Henry Zeng quickly clasped his fists and said, "Please, Divine Healer, enlighten us."
Even though his daughter's illness had been cured, Henry Zeng did not dare to show any airs in front of Joe Di. He had regretted countless times his lack of discernment, and at this moment, would not dare to posture before Joe Di.
Joe Di nodded, his gaze falling once more on Martin Grandwild. "Martin Grandwild, my friend Luna Cui was tormented and abused by you in every possible way. We'll settle this matter in due time."
"Ha ha..." Martin Grandwild laughed heartily. "I, Martin Grandwild, have dominated the Tianhuang District for countless years—there's no one I haven't seen. But to have a brat like you, still wet behind the ears, dare to settle accounts with me—this is truly a first. By the way, is this woman yours? I'm taking her with me today. You don't mind, do you?"
"Grandwild Alliance Leader, you've gone too far!" Dr. Paul Peck, who had yet to receive an answer from Joe Di, couldn't help but rebuke.
Earlier, when Luna Cui was strung up, Dr. Paul Peck had wanted to speak up. Though he was a detoxification expert and even a top medical professor, in front of Martin Grandwild, he was not worth mentioning. The few words he managed to say were completely disregarded.
Martin Grandwild's face darkened. "Paul Peck, do you think you're so important? You dare speak loudly before me?"
"Martin Grandwild, if you keep being unreasonable, don't blame me, Chairman Percy Peng, for being rude!" Chairman Percy Peng was increasingly impressed by Joe Di's strength. Since he had chosen a side, this time he would stand firmly. Over the years, Martin Grandwild had taken advantage of him many times.
Just as Martin Grandwild was about to speak, Cai Tian and Yu Youpin spoke in unison, "Alliance Leader Grandwild, Divine Healer Joe's status is not ordinary."
They did not say a single word against Martin Grandwild, but their tone revealed some dissatisfaction. Martin Grandwild was startled—he did not want to offend several powerhouses at once.
Joe Di cast a disdainful glance at Martin Grandwild. Compared to Martin, Joe was far more concerned about the Primordial Soul that had possessed Yvonne Zeng. Martin Grandwild couldn't escape, but the soul possessing Yvonne Zeng could slip away if not handled carefully. Fixing his gaze on Yvonne, Joe asked, "Director Zeng, is this your daughter?"
Seeing Joe Di's gaze settle on her, Yvonne Zeng lowered her head. Whatever she was thinking at this moment, perhaps only she herself knew.
Henry Zeng hurriedly replied, "Indeed, this is my daughter Yvonne. Previously, I was desperate to find Divine Healer Joe to cure her. Thankfully, fate favored us, and her illness was cured not long ago."
Joe Di chuckled, "Director Zeng, you are gravely mistaken. Your daughter's illness is not cured..."
No one dared refute Joe Di's words. Though he had only treated two patients, his reputation had spread throughout the world.
Henry Zeng was shocked and quickly asked, "But my daughter looks energetic, and she herself says she feels perfectly fine. I even gave her a thorough examination—there truly was nothing wrong."
Joe Di sneered, "That's because your daughter is gone. The one sitting before you now is not your daughter."
Joe Di's words stunned everyone present. Even among these powerhouses, a chill ran through the air.
Henry Zeng was deeply alarmed. If Joe Di had said this right after his daughter's recovery, he would have cursed him out, even if he had misunderstood Joe before. Now, he only felt his scalp tingling and a sense of foreboding in his heart.
"Your daughter's soul has been devoured. The one who consumed her soul now occupies her body. Whether you believe it or not, the person sitting before you is no longer your daughter Yvonne Zeng. At best, she's an empty shell—the soul has long since changed. This technique is called soul possession." Joe Di was not afraid of the soul possessor.
Since Luna Cui had been possessed, Joe Di would never let that person escape.
Everyone's gaze fell on Henry Zeng and Yvonne Zeng; Joe Di's words were simply too unbelievable.
Martin Grandwild sneered, "Their daughter is sitting here perfectly fine, yet you insult them like this. Did Director Zeng offend you before?"
After Chairman Percy Peng spoke up for Joe Di, Martin Grandwild had calmed down. Joe Di was a Divine Healer, and he didn't want to offend him. Percy Peng's words made him think maybe he could reconcile with Joe Di.
But after a second clash with Joe Di, he knew he was bound to offend him. Cassie Cao was a woman he absolutely would not give up. Since that was the case, offending Joe Di now or in the future made no difference. He didn't believe that when the fighting started, Percy Peng and the others would really dare to oppose him.
Joe Di couldn't be bothered with Martin Grandwild. Since Martin had come to this house today, he shouldn't expect to leave. Joe's gaze landed on Henry Zeng—whether Henry believed him or not, the soul possessing Yvonne Zeng would not escape today.
"Divine Healer Joe, please save my daughter Yvonne!" Suddenly, Henry Zeng knelt to the ground. While others doubted Joe Di's words, he was ninety-nine percent convinced.
He was certain Joe Di was right. His daughter's body was still here, but her soul was no longer his daughter's.
"Dad..." Yvonne Zeng saw Henry Zeng's gesture, her eyes reddening as tears streamed down her face.
Henry Zeng steeled himself and did not look up at Yvonne Zeng. He had misunderstood Joe Di once—he would never make that mistake again.
Joe Di glanced at Henry Zeng and sighed, "Whether your daughter can be saved, I honestly don't know. Perhaps her soul hasn't been completely devoured, but there's very little left. I'll try my best."
Hearing Joe Di's words, Henry Zeng believed him even more. When his daughter had just recovered, he had seen a trace of despair and plea deep in her eyes. Now, that trace was fading. In a few days, he probably wouldn't see it at all.
Yvonne Zeng saw Henry Zeng's expression and knew she could no longer count on him. She shouted sharply, "Joe Di, you and I have always kept to ourselves—why are you ruining my plans?"
As she spoke, she leapt up and dashed straight for the door.
"Slash!" A flash of blade light streaked by, followed by a spray of blood mist. Yvonne Zeng dropped from midair to the ground.
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Henry Zeng was still kneeling on the ground, and when he saw Joe Di slash a bloody wound on his daughter's body, he desperately pleaded, "Divine Healer Joe, please spare my daughter..."
He hoped Joe Di understood his meaning. He was now certain Joe Di was right—his daughter's body had been taken over by another soul.
Joe Di understood Henry Zeng's intent. In Henry's mind, even if his daughter's body was possessed by another Primordial Soul, if Joe destroyed her body, there would be no hope of resurrection.
Yvonne Zeng let out a sharp, piercing screech, followed by a flash of red. The red light was faster than lightning, but unfortunately for her, she encountered Joe Di.
Dozens of golden needles formed a formation circle, trapping the flash of red light within. The red light's advance was blocked and instantly turned into a faint shadow. Then, a surge of true fire rose up, engulfing the shadow within the red circle.
The faint shadow let out a shrill, miserable scream. "Joe Di, if you dare kill my master, Yuejun, my master will never forgive you in the next life! The Ninth Saint's Path will not forgive you either..."
But although Yuejun had been nourished by Yvonne Zeng for several days, she was still too weak. Under Joe Di's true fire, she barely lasted ten breaths before dissipating into nothingness.
"Martial Dao Inner Fire?" Martin Grandwild's eyes narrowed repeatedly. He could also unleash Martial Dao Inner Fire, but was certain his own was far inferior to Joe Di's.
Joe Di turned out to be such a powerful figure—no wonder he feared nothing. Martin frowned and looked at Chairman Percy Peng and the others. No wonder Percy Peng had sided with Joe Di; he must have known Joe's strength in advance. Wait, that's not right—Percy Peng was just as shocked as he was.
(End of today's update. Good night, friends!)