“Your mother has been overworking herself,” Elder Feng explained to Yue Fan. “Channeling spiritual power into the stoves for such long periods has damaged her heart and lungs. The intense heat has caused her to cough, left her weak, and made it difficult for her to breathe.”
He continued, “She could barely draw a breath when they brought her in. I’ve concocted some pills that have stabilized her condition for now, so you don’t need to worry.
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