"Me? What me? Kneel down already!"
As the words left his mouth, Liu Chongyang seemed not yet satisfied. He lifted his foot and kicked Hong Yuanqiao's hefty backside forcefully.
Hong Yuanqiao only felt an overwhelming urge to crawl into a crack in the ground and never come out.
Despite his white beard, Liu Chongyang's kick was indeed full of vigour.
Even if Hong Yuanqiao didn't want to kneel, his legs couldn't withstand Liu Chongyang's kick. His knees buckled, and he fell heavily to the ground.
"Ancestor... Master!"
Hong Yuanqiao stammered and finally called out to Ning Fan.
"I don't have such a foolish disciple!"
Yet Ning Fan shook his head repeatedly, his face full of disdain.
Ah?
Hong Yuanqiao's expression became extremely ugly. After all, he was an authoritative Physician, and did he not even qualify to be this young man's disciple?
At this moment, Liu Chongyang's face was full of apologetic smiles, "Yes, Master, you're right, this kid really doesn't deserve to call you Ancestor Master!"
No sooner had he spoken than Liu Chongyang raised his hand and slapped it against the back of Hong Yuanqiao's head.
This time, Hong Yuanqiao had no choice but to bow his head.
Bang!
His head hit the ground heavily, making a muffled sound.
"You don't need to call me Master either..." Ning Fan said, hastening to help Liu Chongyang up.
However, Liu Chongyang refused him.
"How could that be? Master! In our traditional medicine community, it's the capable who lead, and besides, without those few miraculous Resurrection Needles back then, how could I have achieved what I have today?
Without your grace, there would be no Liu Chongyang today!"
Liu Chongyang's expression was sincere, and his movements were solemn.
The corner of his eyes, full of wrinkles, were brimming with tears; recalling the days of his downfall, if not for Ning Fan's intervention, he would have probably been lost among the crowd.
In the traditional medicine community, there's an unwritten rule: Physicians, regardless of age, are chosen for their ability.
Besides, how could Liu Chongyang have achieved what he has today without Ning Fan teaching him those needles years ago? Where would the 'Medical Saint Liu Chongyang of Zhonghai' come from?
In the end, Ning Fan not only provided guidance but also a rebirth of grace.
What's bowing and scraping?
This time, not only did he bow incessantly, but he also pressed down on Hong Yuanqiao's head beside him, smashing it towards the ground.
Hong Yuanqiao felt helpless inside, his expression nearly crying.
On the side, Xu Chengyuan swallowed his saliva with difficulty, his eyes wide with shock.
It was only less than ten minutes since he had complained to Xu Chengyuan that Ning Fan was a fraud. Even the marks from the reluctant tears on his face hadn't fully dried yet.
Xu Rongfei, who originally exuded an elegant and noble aura, now saw it vanish. Her body trembled slightly, and her gaze shifted away when she looked forward.
She had wanted to use this incident to establish a connection with the famous Physician Hong Yuanqiao for potential future needs, but now it seemed...
"Hmm..."
Just as everyone stood there, frozen, unsure of what to do next, Xu Ruolan on the sickbed suddenly made a mumbling sound.
Although soft, every person present heard it clearly.
"Sister!"
Xu Xiaoqing was the first to lose patience, rushing to Xu Ruolan's bedside in two steps.
Perhaps hearing Xu Xiaoqing's call, Xu Ruolan slowly opened her eyes and looked in front of her.
"What happened to me?"
As Xu Ruolan spoke, she involuntarily sat up from the sickbed.
"Ruolan sat up?"
"And her complexion isn't so pale anymore!"
"She got better in the blink of an eye?"
"..."
Surprised voices were incessant.
Just a short while ago, Xu Ruolan was nothing more than a seriously ill patient, her breath like a fading thread!
"Sister, do you still feel unwell?" Xu Xiaoqing asked, her face full of hope.
Xu Ruolan shook her head slightly, a faint smile spreading across her face.
"This is really fantastic!" Xu Xiaoqing's face lit up with excitement as she hugged Xu Ruolan's neck.
Ning Fan, standing to one side, couldn't help but gaze at them in a daze...
The Ice Beauty actually looks so beautiful when she smiles!
"That... Divine Doctor Liu, who is this..."
While Ning Fan was lost in thought, Family Head Xu Chengyuan had quietly come to his side and was softly asking Liu Chongyang.
After some persuasion from Ning Fan, Liu Chongyang finally stood up. Hong Yuanqiao had also wanted to stand but was deterred by a fierce glare from Liu Chongyang and gave up on such an idea.
"Family Head Xu, this is my master, Ning Fan, whom I mentioned to you before! He is a disciple of Guiguzi, God Doctor Ning!"
Liu Chongyang introduced him to Xu Chengyuan with a face full of pride.
Chengyuan had already suspected that this young man before him was no ordinary person, but upon hearing he was a disciple of Guiguzi, even he, seasoned by many storms, couldn't help but feel a jolt of shock.
"God Doctor Ning, having you grace our Xu Family is truly an honor!" Xu Chengyuan quickly bowed and said, "My daughter Ruolan owes her life to God Doctor Ning. On behalf of the entire Xu Family, I express our deepest gratitude!"
"The entire family? I'm afraid some people might not think so," Ning Fan said with a light laugh, his gaze drifting past Chengyuan to look behind him.
"Second Uncle, you should believe now that I'm not a Jianghu charlatan," Ning Fan said with a smile, looking at Uncle Xu.
"How could I, how could I."
The previously menacing Uncle Xu stood rooted to the spot, not sure whether to cry or laugh.
"Big Brother, I..."
"Isn't it enough to make a fool of yourself?"
Chengyuan roared in anger, giving him a fierce glare.
Frightened, Uncle Xu shivered, daring not to speak, his sinister eyes shining with a venomous cold light.
Despite not conceding to this suddenly emerging so-called Divine Doctor at all, Uncle Xu still unwillingly forced a smile on his face while cursing in his heart.
Especially the disdainful smile on Ning Fan's face left Uncle Xu seething inside.
"God Doctor Ning, as the Head of Xu Family, I take responsibility for this matter! It was my poor leadership that led to these individuals who cannot recognize Mount Tai!"
Chengyuan's previous gaze, wishing to bury Uncle Xu alive, had instantly become all smiles as he quickly apologized to Ning Fan.
Ning Fan didn't speak. His expressionless gaze made Chengyuan feel as if he had entered a cave of ice.
"How about this, I'll play host; you've come all this way, God Doctor Ning, and you've helped us so much. Please stay a few more days, and let it be my chance to make amends!" Chengyuan suggested without a hint of embarrassment continuing.
"Yes, yes! Master, since you've come all this way, let me take good care of you!" Liu Chongyang, listening to Chengyuan, nodded repeatedly.
Glancing at Liu Chongyang and then casting a look at Chengyuan,
"Is that really okay? I'm just a commoner accustomed to freedom and unruliness..." Ning Fan said with a cold laugh, looking over those present.
At once, the Xu Family members hastily bowed their heads, fearing to end up like Uncle Xu.