After a few hours of nonstop healing, while maintaining the pace of his Qi reserves, Dingxiang was finally done treating most patients.
His speed and efficiency shocked every onlooker there, especially the staff and doctors, for only they knew that such powerful healing spirit skill was abnormal.
Even the old Doctor Lu, who possessed a healing martial spirit and is at Stage 9 of Body Refining, doesn't have any confidence to be anywhere near Dingxiang's level even if he broke through to the next realm.
"What's wrong, Doctor Zhu? Why did you stop?" Doctor Lu asked Dingxiang, who has stopped healing, and looks around.
"I have expended too much Qi already. Doctor Lu, you and the other doctors, could take it from here as I already heal the majority of the patients..."
Dingxiang shakes his head and swiped away the bead of sweat on his face, he has overdone it today, and it's time for him to get back.
"!!!"
Doctor Lu was startled. He was too fascinated by Dingxiang's mystical healing ability that he didn't even notice that only a dozen patients are left.
"Pardon me for my negligence, Doctor Zhu, it's embarrassing for me to said this, but you have done almost all of our works..."
"Nonetheless, thank you for being here today. Because of your presence, we manage to save so much more lives." Doctor Lu said, trying to hide away his shame. "Please let me know if you need anything in the future, I would undoubtedly try my best to help."
"No problem, I will stop by sometime in the future." Facing the old Doctor Lu, Dingxiang excuse himself and go back to the Qiao residence.
He doesn't mind doing most of the works.
As most of the injured patients are cultivators, Dingxiang has gained quite a decent amount of karma points.
'497 Karma points, it's close, but maybe in a few more days, I can draw something again.' He never even considered saving up karma points to get the Mid-grade Karma Lottery Talismans. Well, it would take too long as the amount of Karma points require is enormous.
A Mid-grade Karma Lottery Talismans would give him a chance to get something of the Sky Rank or above.
However, as the name suggests, the difference between Earth Rank and Sky Rank was huge. Just looking at the number of zeros required, it was already enough to give him a headache.
...
The light rain quietly rained down on Blue Lake Town.
It was already late at night as the cold autumn breeze blew the dripping rain droplets from the rooftops.
In the middle of the Qiao Residence was a magnificent pavilion; the light inside was brighter than ever. The smoke of burning incense rising and encompassed the mood in solemnness.
At this moment, walking out from it was two figures clinging closely within each other's arms.
"It went much smoother than I thought. The other elders strangely didn't raise any opposition when you asked to marry me in front of mother. But instead, some even give us their blessing." Leaning on Dingxiang's shoulder, Qiuyue said with slight worry.
'Didn't the elders grouping together try to force my mother to give up the seat of the matriarch? So why were they so calm back in the hall?'
Qiuyue couldn't understand the situation, and she couldn't help but feels a slight apprehension in her heart.
"It doesn't matter; they were afraid of my strength and didn't dare to act out at the moment." Dingxiang tried to comfort her. "Anyway, let me know if you don't felt alright anywhere."
It would be a whole different story if Dingxiang's strength were insufficient. However, since his fist is much bigger than theirs, he wasn't afraid of them. If those old dogs try something underhanded, then he would make them regretted being born in this world.
Besides, Dingxiang thinks that it's much more essential to make Qiuyue stronger. Once her strength's high enough, he doesn't have to worry as much anymore.
'And there is still that easy but effective method.' With a perverted smile, Dingxiang quickly increases the pace so that they could get back and 'cultivate' diligently.
...
Back in the hall, one could hear sighs of relief from the crowd of elders as they look at Dingxiang's departing silhouette.
Their thoughts ran wildly.
'What terrifying killing intent and overbearing pressure!'
'Beast, that aura was that of a hungry beast that is thirsty for blood!'
Previously, whenever they tried to open their mouth to talk or make an objection, an invisible but terrifying pressure would envelop their bodies, making them unable to move.
Thinking back, most of the elders couldn't help but tremble as cold sweat wash over their back.
Who was he?
What damn doctor could possess that much killing intent?
After Dingxiang's silhouette finally entirely disappear, the bunch of elders began to discuss with each other as noise gradually rose.
"Congratulations, Matriarch, the young miss is beautiful and talented. Together with Doctor Zhu, they are a match made in heaven."
"Doctor Zhu is young and capable. To be able to have a connection with him, our Qiao Family will rise above the rest. Hahaha, congratulations, congratulations..."
"Yes, yes, the Qiao family has been oppressed for years now. This is our chance to rise. A good thing, a good thing indeed. Matriarch, I was old and blind before to side with a certain someone; please forgive me."
It was unknown who, but one of the elders bought up the topic about their cahoots. The faces of the others also began to change, and some even started to show worry.
At once, many of the elders began to seek forgiveness immediately since the situation has changed. They can't afford to offend Xue Yuying anymore since her daughter has now found dependable backing.
Having a powerful husband is also a skill. Many of the elders lamented, regret not being born a woman.
Xue Yuying, sitting in the family head's main seat, naturally knows what they are talking about. It was no secret that these old fools have tried to pressure her these days, and now that the situation has changed, they immediately surrendered.
Although Xue Yuying couldn't feel the pressure from Dingxiang, she saw the change in their behavior with her sharp eyes.
'What a bunch of cowards,' She thought with a sneer.
But then again. Xue Yuying was also very satisfied with Dingxiang as she has observed his actions these few days.
'Sigh... With him marrying Yue'er, her future is secure. Maybe by then, I don't have to cling to the position of being the head of this family anymore. Managing these bunch of people, so tiresome...'
"You all are dismissed." Without staying further, Xue Yuying then leaves the hall.
At her words, the elders look at each other with caution in their eyes.
They all left after giving the first Elder a strange look.
As the saying goes, a gentleman knows when to advance and when to retreat. They didn't just live their life for so long for nothing.
However, despite receiving straight looks from others, Qiao Tao still maintains an amicable look on his face with a half-smile, making others unable to guess what he was thinking.