Don't forget, Xiao Yong is a former special forces soldier. As someone with advanced military expertise, the army regularly provides him with comprehensive and professional physical examinations. From Xiao Yong's medical reports, he is undoubtedly a strong and fertile man. As a nurse, Xu Fang also pays great attention to her health and undergoes regular medical examinations provided by the hospital for its staff. Moreover, the hospital, being the first-class public hospital in Rongjin City, attaches great importance to Xu Fang's situation. Several expert doctors specializing in infertility treatment personally examined them.
However, the final results left everyone dumbfounded. Despite various specialized and highly targeted examinations, the doctors at the hospital still couldn't pinpoint the problem with either of them. All of Xiao Yong and Xu Fang's physical indicators were normal, especially in terms of fertility; they showed no issues whatsoever.
Since there were no physical problems with either of them, why couldn't they conceive? The hospital was puzzled too. To ensure the accuracy of the results, the doctors even contacted experts from various major hospitals in the city for consultations, treating their case as an important research topic in infertility. Yet, even after extensive consultations, the doctors still couldn't find an explanation. Finally, persuaded by their parents and doctor friends, Xiao Yong and Xu Fang gathered the courage to try in vitro fertilization to conceive.
Fast forward to today. The reason why Xiao Yong and Xu Fang were seen sitting here in agony by Hao Yun and Dao Lao was because this was their second failed attempt at in vitro fertilization. This was something neither of them could accept. Despite the smooth process of both attempts, neither resulted in any response from Xu Fang's womb.
What made them even more unbearable was that even the hospital's doctors couldn't figure out why these two attempts failed. After confirming the failure of the second attempt, a sense of almost despair overwhelmed Xu Fang. She could hardly imagine what her childless future would look like. Xu Fang truly wanted to have a child, but everything happening now seemed to foretell that she was destined not to, leaving her with all this strength but no way to use it.
As Xiao Yong recounted this, his voice began to tremble uncontrollably, his eyes reddened, and he had to bite down hard to stop the tears from flowing. But Xu Fang beside him had already lost control of her emotions. Leaning her head on Xiao Yong's shoulder, she covered her face with her hands and silently wept again.
Listening to Xiao Yong's story, Hao Yun and Dao Lao also looked solemn. Hao Yun placed his hand firmly on Xiao Yong's shoulder, expressing sympathy for their plight, while inwardly lamenting to Dao Lao, "Ah! How could such outstanding individuals encounter such misfortune? Is Heaven blind? With so many bad people around, why does it target the kind-hearted ones?"
Dao Lao sighed and said, "Alas! Many things are destined by fate. However, what happened to Xiao Yong and Xu Fang really can't be blamed on fate. After all, the three-star misfortune they carry is not arranged by the heavens of this world."
"Do you mean Xu Fang's inability to conceive is related to her three-star misfortune?" Hao Yun asked.
"Based on what I've heard from Xiao Yong, that possibility is quite high," Dao Lao responded.
Continuing, Dao Lao said, "Look at this little ghost doll on Xu Fang. It seems very dependent on Xu Fang and Xiao Yong, probably seeing them as its parents. If so, this little ghost will definitely not allow anyone else to take them away. Based on this, I have reason to suspect that this little ghost interferes every time Xiao Yong and Xu Fang attempt to conceive, preventing Xu Fang from successfully getting pregnant. Because as long as Xu Fang doesn't get pregnant, it can have this couple all to itself."
"So, the doctors couldn't find out why Xiao Yong and Xu Fang couldn't conceive because this little ghost used supernatural powers to interfere?" Hao Yun speculated along with Dao Lao's viewpoint.
"Exactly," Dao Lao nodded. "Moreover, the little ghost likely used the mold spirit energy attached to it. It is because of the influence of mold spirit energy that Xiao Yong and Xu Fang have been plagued by misfortune beyond the control of the human realm, leading to their inability to conceive."
"Hmm, makes sense. So, what should we do now to eradicate this little ghost and the mold spirit energy within it?" Hao Yun asked, looking at the little ghost that had crawled from Xu Fang to Xiao Yong and was now sitting on Xiao Yong's shoulder.
"Let's not startle the snake. This little ghost harbors a lot of resentment. To prevent it from harming Xiao Yong and Xu Fang, we need to find another opportunity and wait for the little ghost to be away from them before we act to capture it," Dao Lao said, then reached out and patted Xiao Yong and Xu Fang's shoulders.
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Then, Dao Lao pretended to be mysterious and said with a smile, "Haha! I understand now. Not hiding it from you, my ancestors were renowned doctors, and they happened to pass down a prescription specifically for treating infertility. So, when I get back, I'll make you a dose of medicine. It might really help you!"
Xiao Yong and Xu Fang were initially stunned by these words but then immediately looked at Dao Lao with suspicion. However, they thought again. From the way the old man spoke and behaved, he seemed to be a highly cultured person. So, he couldn't be a fraudster. Perhaps the old man had heard about their situation, and with good intentions, he wanted to help! After all, over these years, anyone who learned about their plight, especially those with "connections," would always kindly try to help them. This old man in front of them was probably just such a kind-hearted person.
Dao lao didn't wait for Xiao Yong and the others to respond before immediately instructing Hao Yun, "My dear grandson, exchange contact information with Xiao Yong. When I finish preparing that medicine, we'll deliver it to them."
Although feeling a bit disadvantaged by Dao Lao's seniority, Hao Yun could only smile and agree to Dao Lao's request, saying, "Alright, got it. Xiao Yong, here's my contact information."
Seeing their eagerness to help, Xiao Yong felt too embarrassed to refuse outright. So, he reluctantly exchanged contact information with Hao Yun and repeatedly thanked both Hao Yun and Dao Lao for their concern.
Seizing Xiao Yong's coat, Dao Lao discreetly slipped a tracking device into the pocket before handing it back to Xiao Yong, saying, "Look, we've not only delayed you for so long, but also got your clothes wet. Ah! It's really embarrassing! How about my grandson compensates you with a new set? We wouldn't want you catching a cold!"
"Dao Lao! You shameless old man! You're going too far!" Hao Yun nodded along, pretending everything was normal, while cursing vehemently through the system channel.
"Oh, it's fine, really!" Xiao Yong hurriedly declined, waving his hands. "Just a bit wet, no big deal! I used to participate in wilderness training in the army, so I'm used to getting my clothes wet. I'll be fine, please don't worry! I appreciate your kindness!"
Seeing Xiao Yong's firm refusal, Dao Lao didn't insist. Instead, he reassured, "Alright then! Don't worry too much, both of you. There's always a solution to every problem! Now that we've met, we'll try our best to help you. Alright, it's getting late. If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave!"
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Hao Yun and Dao Lao bid farewell to Xiao Yong and left the hospital.
It was already late at night. Although the rain had stopped, the temperature outside was chilling. Hao Yun couldn't help but hug himself tightly, emitting occasional shivers. However, his spirits were high. Thinking about the events of the night, he even felt a bit excited. He knew that from today onwards, his life would undergo a complete transformation, and his existence would be drastically different.
How many more strange and bizarre things would they encounter in the future? Hao Yun wondered with a slightly excited tone, asking, "Have you placed the tracking device? What's our next move in hunting the ghost?"
"Hmm," Dao Lao responded indifferently.
"Hey? What's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so quiet?" Seeing Dao Lao remain silent after leaving the hospital, Hao Yun couldn't help but ask in confusion.
"Oh, I'm checking the investigation report of the mold spirit energy tracking system," Dao Lao replied.
"What does the report say?" Hao Yun asked, simultaneously activating the system to awaken his consciousness.
After the system was activated, Hao Yun immediately received the investigation report shared by Dao Lao about the ghost doll - Gender: Male. Jurisdiction: The Thirteenth Realm of the Spirit World, the Land of Yin Spirits. Mold Fortune Level: Three Stars. Name: Unknown. Age: One and a half years. Origin: Unknown. Identity: Unknown.
"The Thirteenth Realm of the Spirit World? The Land of Yin Spirits? What does that mean?" Hao Yun questioned these two pieces of information.
Then, he questioned further, "Hey? Old Dao, it seems like this system isn't working well! Why is there so much information marked as 'unknown'? I thought this system could accurately gather all the information about that little ghost!"
Seeing Hao Yun's endless chatter, Dao Lao, unable to avoid a confrontation, had to adjust his mood and patiently explain, "Actually, many things aren't as simple as you think. Do you believe it's easy for justice to be served and all disasters to be eliminated? I wish things were that simple! If they were, I wouldn't have to wander around everywhere!"
"Although the Spirit World governs the entire world, it doesn't mean that everything in the world must adhere to the will of the Spirit World. Simply put, the Spirit World is both the ruler and the overseer. It establishes necessary rules to prevent the world from descending into chaos, ensuring its stable and continuous development, and preventing its destruction due to the collapse of the world order."
"As long as everything operates within the framework of the rules set by the Spirit World, all things here can develop freely to the greatest extent possible. As long as you don't do anything against the rules of the Spirit World, the Spirit World won't interfere. Conversely, if you violate the rules, the Spirit World will dispatch officials to intervene forcibly, and the result of the intervention will be the complete eradication of any targets that violate the rules."
Dao Lao paused before continuing, "Of course, even when there are problems, officials can't always intervene directly. Like the little ghost we encountered tonight."
"Why?" Hao Yun asked puzzledly.
"Normally, the information of any demon or monster can be easily obtained by the Mold Spirit Energy Tracking System. However, after being eroded by mold spirit energy, the little ghost will generate a special resistance energy against the Spirit World. Under the influence of this energy, some tools of the Spirit World will malfunction. For example, my system currently can't obtain more information about that little ghost due to interference from mold spirit energy," Dao Lao explained.