Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law
Chapter 40 You Are Not Worthy to Ask About My Identity

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The silver needles were quickly brought, encased in high-quality sandalwood.

At the same time, the other two divine doctors from the Divine Doctor Sect had arrived; one was a portly middle-aged man dressed in dark robes, and the other was an elderly man with white hair and beard.

"Vice Sect Leader, you've actually come as well," the two so-called experts from earlier said, somewhat surprised.

Hong Tianming was also quite astonished, for the Jiangdu Divine Doctor Sect's Vice Sect Leader held a high position. Though not a local of Jiangdu, he had many connections with the powerful and the wealthy, possessing a very extensive network of relationships.

"I truly did not expect this, Sect Leader Luo, to grace us with your presence. I am deeply grateful," Hong Tianming said, bowing slightly as he paid his respects.

This Vice Sect Leader was named Luo Keque, likely a name derived from the expression 'a deserted street' suggesting few visitors. Twisting his grizzled beard, he huffed coldly, "You flatter me. Normally I'd be busy with other matters. Today, an elder from the Jiang family of the Southern River Region Jiangnan Province arrived, and I was supposed to accompany them."

He then changed the subject, continuing, "However, I heard over the phone just now that someone dared to question the authority of our Divine Doctor Sect, claiming this person possessed medical skills that can 'Reach the Sky' and save lives from the very hands of King Yama. That's why I specifically made the trip here."

Zhang Yuman responded with a forced smile, "You jest, Sect Leader Luo. This man is merely an in-law of the Hong family, a cripple with a broken leg. What capability could he possibly have? Not to mention any medical skills. His words are no more than the ravings of ignorance, so please don't take them to heart, Sect Leader Luo."

Hong Yuting suddenly stepped forward and said, "Mother, what you said is not correct. This Mr. Ye no longer has any relation to us. This morning, he was thoroughly ousted from the Hong family and no longer has any tie to us. So, his actions do not represent our Hong family."

"Right, right, what Yu Ting said is correct. That crippled Ye is ignorant and arrogant, offending the Divine Doctor Sect. Sect Leader Luo, please feel free to discipline him as you see fit."

Hong Tianming shifted the topic, "Sect Leader Luo, since you have honored us with your presence, could I trouble you to take a look at my father's condition? Someone mentioned earlier that my father has been poisoned. Do you think that could be the case?"

"Poisoned?" Luo Keque slightly raised his gray eyebrows, pondering, "Since that's the case, let me have a look."

After saying this, he stepped forward with his hands clasped behind his back and then extended his hand to feel Hong Zhenguo's wrist, his expression showing deep contemplation.

After a long moment, he murmured, "Strange, truly strange. The pulse is so chaotic, and his life essence is rapidly slipping away. This is quite odd indeed. In all my years of practice, I've never encountered such a phenomenon."

"If it's about poisoning, it's possible, but it doesn't seem quite right either," Luo Keque shook his head slightly.

Hong Tianming asked, "Sect Leader Luo, may I inquire if my father's illness is something you could possibly treat?"

Luo Keque glared, "What a joke. His life essence has already nearly drained away, one foot already in the coffin. He's marked by King Yama himself; even if my medical skill could 'Reach the Sky,' I am powerless to 'Reverse the Heavens.'"

Having said that, Luo Keque spoke out loud, "I say it as it is: if it can be cured, then it can be cured; if not, then it cannot. There's no shame in that. Moreover, I dare say that not only am I incapable, but even our Sect Leader probably would be powerless as well."

"Forget about the Sect Leader, I'm afraid there is no one in the entire Jiangnan Province of the Southern River Region who could cure him. As I said, prepare for the aftermath!"

Hearing this, Ye Feng let out a cold laugh, "You think it's incurable because you are too narrow-minded, the 'art' you've been exposed to is like that of frogs in a well!"

Luo Keque's eyebrows twitched, and he demanded, "Are you implying that you can cure it?"

Ye Feng, uninterested in further conversation, gestured, "Bring the silver needles over here."

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Luo Keque waved his hand to stop them and said, "Hold on, administering Silver Needles is no trivial matter. First tell Old Luo what disease Old Man Hong has exactly?"

Hong Yuting also shouted, "That's right, as Sect Leader Luo said, you cripple must first give a reason, right? We can't let you mess around without explanation."

Hong Tianming also nodded and said, "Although we have given up hope, we cannot let anyone act recklessly with Father's life!"

Ye Feng sighed and said, "I have already said before that Old Man Hong has been poisoned, and it's not an ordinary poison, but Gu and Poison."

"What did you say, Gu and Poison?"

Among those present, Luo Keque had the greatest reaction, as the old man did have some medical expertise and had naturally heard of Gu and Poison.

"Gu and Poison, from the Gu&Poison Sect in the Hundred Thousand Mountains of the Southern Territory?"

At this point, Luo Keque had a sudden epiphany and said, "That's right, if it's indeed Gu and Poison, that explains it. His pulse is so chaotic, and his life essence is actually draining away continuously!"

"Without a doubt, it must be Gu and Poison, and moreover, it is the extremely vicious Gu Insect that devours the life essence of the human body!"

Ye Feng had already turned his back and picked up the Silver Needle, and said coldly, "As the Vice Sect Leader of the Divine Doctor Sect, it seems you're not entirely clueless, somewhat more capable than those two worthless Barefoot Divine Doctors from just before."

The two so-called medical experts from before heard this and became furiously enraged, ready to burst forth on the spot.

Luo Keque waved his hand to stop the two of them and looked at Ye Feng, "Since you can discern that he is afflicted by Gu and Poison, you must not be an ordinary person. May I ask where you hail from?"

Ye Feng, without turning his head, said, "You are not worthy of asking about my identity."

Luo Keque frowned slightly displeased, but before understanding the other party's background, he held back his temper and hummed, "What a grand tone you take, sir. Since you say you can cure him, then we shall see if you truly have the ability!"

"I will put my words here now, if you can heal him, if you can remove the Gu and Poison from his body, Old Luo will apologize to you for the earlier words, but if you cannot, then you will owe an apology to my Divine Doctor Sect!"

Ye Feng, ignoring them, said while holding the Silver Needle, "I am about to administer the needle. All unrelated persons, get out now. Hong Tianming, stay behind, I will need your help later."

"Additionally, Old Luo, stay as well. You seem somewhat agreeable to me, so I will allow you to observe and learn, but as to how much of the Technique you'll grasp, that depends on your own fortune."

Naturally, Luo Keque was seething with anger inside, considering that he was the respected Vice Sect Leader of the Jiangdu Divine Doctor Sect, known as the World-Saving Divine Doctor. When had he ever been so belittled, especially by a wet-behind-the-ears brat.

However, seeing the other party already holding the Silver Needle, after some thought, he still swallowed his anger. His years of discipline were not for naught, and besides, he couldn't figure out the depth of Ye Feng. Moreover, if the boy failed to cure the patient, it wouldn't be too late for him to act.

Hong Tianming hesitated and asked, "Sect Leader Luo, what do you think we should do about this?"

Without a second thought, Luo Keque said, "Do as he says, everyone else get out, and wait for me at the doorway!"

Only then did Hong Tianming wave his hand, and Hong Yuting and Zhang Yuman among others glared at Ye Feng but said nothing. After all, they never thought that Ye Feng could save him, and they were even eager for Master Hong to kick the bucket right now so they could naturally inherit the Hong Family fortune.