The night before, when Julissa was rushed to the hospital, Annabelle had already given her a quick pulse diagnosis. At the time, her pulse showed signs of severe vitality depletion—a harbinger of death. That was why Annabelle had been so terrified. After hours of emergency treatment, Julissa’s condition had finally stabilized, though she remained extremely weak due to blood and energy deficiency. Even though she had survived the night and was out of immediate danger, she still needed careful care. A serious illness, if not properly nursed, could leave lasting complications. Annabelle planned to prepare a medicinal formula to help replenish Julissa’s energy and blood, aiding her recovery. However, some of the necessary ingredients were not available in her current stock, and the rarer

