The next morning, Paul removed the natural bridge before he dispelled the sleeping and numbness spells.
-Madam Yang, can you move your hands?
He asked when she opened her eyes.
She did move them, with a bit of difficulty at first, but within moments her hands moved steadily.
-How about your legs?
Paul asked, and she also moved them.
-Good, now please move your head slowly from side to side.
She did as he asked, and with a few popping sounds, she moved her head from left to right.
-What was that?
Yang Feng asked, a bit disturbed by the sound.
-That's her new vertebrae settling in.
Paul answered.
-I did what I could to make them fit, but there is no way for me to create perfect copies of the destroyed bones.
He added apologetically.
-Was it really easier to regenerate new bones than to simply reconnect the damaged ones?
Madam Yang asked, with a happy expression after regaining her health and freedom.
-Yes.
Paul confirmed showing her a bowl full of small bone fragments.
-It is possible to reconnect these pieces, but they were crushed, and many shards were dislocated, so it would take a very long time and cause you an enormous amount of pain.
Additionally, it carried a high risk of further damaging the spinal cord, which was already hanging on by a thread.
He explained.
Seeing her bones turned into small pieces, Madam Yang finally understood why Paul decided to make new bones for her.
-Thank you for saving me.
She finally said after a moment of silence.
-That's my job.
Paul smiled, happy that he could help.
-Speaking of which…
Yang fend chimed in.
-How much do we owe you for the treatment?
He asked, certain that this time Paul would not decline the payment.
-Five crystal coins.
Paul smiled, seeing their surprised expressions.
-Are you sure?
Madam Yang asked, having a hard time accepting this price.
-I'm sure, I demand a fair price for my work, and don't take payment if the treatment is not finished.
Paul smiled.
-But this fee is way too small for what you did for us.
Yang Feng finally found his voice again.
-I think it's fair.
The young man said.
-Besides, you are friends of my uncle and Aunt, so I'd feel guilty exploiting you, not to mention that most healer prices are way too high.
Hearing this, the Feng couple had to agree, since before they invited Paul, a few healers demanded more money for simply diagnosing the problem before stating that it was a helpless case.
-Alright, I won't insist, since it is your own estimate, then so be it.
Yang Feng, sighed.
He would gladly pay even a thousand crystal coins for Paul's services, but he could see that Paul would not budge, so he decided to let him do what he wanted.
Soon, a servant brought a small box with five crystal coins inside.
-Thank you.
Paul said, accepting the box.
-Also, please remember to take it easy for a few days.
He turned to Madam Yang.
-I will, and once again, thank you for saving me.
She smiled with gratitude.
-Since my business is done, I'll take my leave.
If there are any complications or any trouble at all within the next few days, don't hesitate to call me.
He added with a slight bow and left.
Paul didn't immediately return to the mansion.
Instead, he visited his aunt and uncle, who asked him to inform them when he finished the treatment of Madam Yang.
-That's great news.
Liu Lili was happy that her friend was healed.
-She still needs to take it easy for a few days, but I expect her to fully recover in no more than two weeks.
-Considering that every other healer they invited said that her condition was impossible to treat, I'd say it's a small price to pay.
Xiao Han chimed in.
-Also, would you mind telling us what price you set for her treatment?
-Five crystal coins, and don't even think about it.
Paul said, seeing what his uncle's intentions were.
-But…
-No buts.
Paul shook his head while cutting his uncle off.
-We are family, and I don't charge family.
Besides, you already rewarded me.
The young man said, not leaving any room for discussion.
-Alright.
Xiao Han capitulated, knowing how stubborn Paul could be.
-So what do you plan on doing now?
Liu Lili asked.
-I'm planning to focus on cultivation for the time being and hoping there will not be anything disturbing me.
Paul said with a resigned voice.
-Should I send some soldiers to guard your mansion?
That way, there won't be anyone disturbing you.
Xiao Han suggested.
-Thank you, uncle but that won't be necessary.
Paul declined.
-I'll simply activate the barrier around the mansion, that way no one will disturb me.
With these you will be able to get past the barrier, if you need to contact me.
He explained handing over three bracelets to Liu Lili.
-How long do you plan to stay in seclusion?
Xiao Han asked.
-Ideally for two or three months, but with my luck, I'd be happy to get a month before something unforeseen pops up.
Paul shook his head with a sad expression making both Xiao Han and Liu Lili laugh.
After some more chatting, he left.
All the ladies loved the idea of focusing on cultivation for a while and they were all ready in record time to go shopping, since they didn't have enough supplies for such a long seclusion.
During the trip to the market and around the shops, Paul decided to spoil the ladies a bit, since this would be their last outing for a while.
He allowed them to buy whatever they wanted and then he took all of them to a restaurant for a meal.
Taught from previous experience, they went to a normal restaurant instead of a high end one, which once again turned out to be a superior choice, since they got a private room immediately, the service was great, and the food was delicious, not to mention the generous portions.
-Complements to the chef, and please divide this among the staff.
Paul said to the owner on their way out giving him a gold coin as a tip.
The man was so shocked that his jaw hit the floor, and he thanked Paul profusely while assuring him that he will divide it fairly.
That evening they returned to the mansion and activated the barrier, beginning their seclusion.