Medical Sage

”Mr. Chen, do you need my help? What should I do?” Dr. Xunn asked once the matter was settled.

”No hurry. I’ll make a phone call first.”

However, Chen Fei shook his head and took out his phone to dial Gao Zhinan’s number. In fact, the Life-taking Rejuvenation Needle technique he was about to perform didn’t strictly require outside help. He just needed the necessary medicinal herbs and items prepared. Gao Zhinan was currently the wealthiest man in Northern Mountain City, heading the top enterprise, and was also the closest person available. It was only natural to seek him out.

In the topmost office of the Vast Sea Group in Northern Mountain City, Gao Zhinan was looking over a report when his phone, which rarely rang, suddenly chimed.

Mr. Chen? A look of surprise flashed in his eyes. He instinctively put the report down without hesitation and picked up the phone, which had a number known only to a select few. To put it bluntly, this phone was exclusively for Chen Fei’s use; only he had the right to give out the number.

With this in mind, he quickly pressed the answer button, his tone full of respect. ”Mr. Chen, hello. This is Gao Zhinan. What are your instructions?” It was clear that his reverence for Chen Fei had deepened.

But that was to be expected. After all, he had been a firsthand witness to the events of a few nights ago. Not only had the city’s new top leader shown Chen Fei such respect, but even Deputy Governor Xiao Nanyun seemed insignificant before him. Mr. Chen hadn’t shown the Deputy Governor any deference at all.

Therefore, no matter how influential or wealthy Gao Zhinan was, it was said that commoners shouldn’t challenge officials, let alone an urban legend like Mr. Chen, who seemed even more intimidating than any official! This made him dare not act presumptuously, and he grew increasingly reverent toward this young man in his twenties.

”Director Gao, I need your help with a very important matter. I’m going to text you a prescription. Please help me gather everything as quickly as possible. Also, you must guarantee the quality; there can be no issues. Otherwise, the consequences will be severe!” Perhaps because the matter was urgent, Chen Fei didn’t bother beating around the bush and spoke with stern directness.

”A very important matter? I understand, Mr. Chen. Rest assured, I guarantee the task will be completed.” Gao Zhinan was startled but immediately patted his chest in assurance.

He was beginning to realize that the task Chen Fei had given him was a truly major affair. Otherwise, given Chen Fei’s character, he wouldn’t have issued such a solemn warning. At this thought, a cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he felt extremely nervous.

Having interacted with Chen Fei for some time, he felt he understood him a little. He knew Chen Fei had a freewheeling personality, disliked putting on airs, and never exaggerated. So, if the situation weren’t truly serious, why would he act so out of character with such a grave tone?

The thought made Gao Zhinan feel immense pressure, and sweat dripped uncontrollably from his brow.

He might not have a complete picture of who Chen Fei was or what he was capable of, but he had at least seen the tip of the iceberg. He knew he was dealing with a major figure, one worthy of being called an urban legend! For such a person to give him, Gao Zhinan, a task with such serious earnestness… if he messed it up, he would undoubtedly face dire consequences.

DING!

As he was lost in his anxious thoughts, the phone he was gripping tightly vibrated slightly with a chime. Chen Fei had already hung up and sent the text message.

Seeing this, Gao Zhinan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, pushing aside his nervousness and hesitation. He immediately picked up his personal phone and dialed his most trusted and capable subordinate.

In that instant, the massive corporate machine of Northern Mountain City’s wealthiest man began to turn with frantic speed.

***

Around two in the afternoon, the old man, Elder Xunn, Xuu Ji, and Chen Fei were brought to a private villa.

The most spacious area of the first-floor hall had already been cleared. In its place stood a large, cylindrical wooden tub made of precious wood, big enough to hold a person. Around the tub, various medicinal herbs and a large cauldron were piled in an orderly fashion.

Some of the herbs were common and could be easily bought at the market. Others were priceless Treasure Medicines that Gao Zhinan had spent a seven-figure sum to acquire.

”Mm, no problems here.” After carefully inspecting all the herbs, Chen Fei nodded with satisfaction. In the room, Gao Zhinan finally let out a sigh of relief.

The items Chen Fei had requested were no ordinary things. Not only were there many different types, but a lot of the herbs were extremely obscure. Some were so rare they couldn’t be found on the open market and had to be acquired through other channels at great expense. The whole process had been incredibly troublesome.

But regardless, the outcome was good. Everything Gao Zhinan had prepared was correct and had earned Chen Fei’s approval. His efforts hadn’t been in vain, which made it all worthwhile.

”Director Gao, this is Xuu Ji from the Capital City, Brother Xuu. You two should get acquainted,” Chen Fei said suddenly. ”I’m about to begin, so you two probably need to step outside.”

”Yes, Mr. Chen.”

Xuu Ji nodded without hesitation. He gratefully took Gao Zhinan’s hand and said, ”Director Gao, thank you so much for everything today. Let’s talk outside.”

As he spoke, he led Gao Zhinan out of the villa, just as Chen Fei intended.

However, he had clearly understood Chen Fei’s underlying message as well. The one bustling about for his grandfather today was Director Gao Zhinan. Regardless of his motivations, he had provided immense help, and the Xuu Family needed to remember this favor, not forget it, and find time to build a good relationship.

If Gao Zhinan knew that the man in his thirties before him was the grandson of Old Master Xuu, a third-generation member of the Xuu Family, one of the top-tier Red Families in the Capital City, who knew how thrilled he would be!

After all, despite his considerable influence in Northern Mountain City as the head of the top corporation, on the national stage, especially looking toward the Capital City, he was a nobody. If he could form a connection with a powerful family like the Xuus, what that would mean for him needed no further explanation.

So, Chen Fei had truly given Gao Zhinan a great gift today—a reward for his diligent efforts.

”Doctor Chen, do I need to leave as well?” Elder Xunn couldn’t help but ask after the other two had left.

”You don’t have to. Elder Xunn, do me a favor. Please help me undress the old man and help him sit inside the tub,” Chen Fei said as he moved to handle the herbs next to the tub.

”Oh, alright.”

Elder Xunn’s expression turned solemn. He gave the old man a knowing look, then helped him into the tub, where he sat cross-legged in the very center.

”Sir, it might get a little uncomfortable in a moment. Just bear with it,” Chen Fei said. He had been busying himself off to the side, mixing a portion of the herbs Gao Zhinan prepared into a dark green paste, which he then applied bit by bit all over the old man’s body.

It had to be said, even in his twilight years, the scars of honor etched onto the old man’s body were enough to inspire deep, heartfelt reverence.

Scars from blades and bullet holes covered his entire hunched frame. One wound, in particular, stretched from his neck all the way down his spine, making one’s scalp tingle just looking at it. It was hard to imagine how he had survived.

But for a soldier, these were badges of honor—the highest glory! At least, the expression on the old man’s face right now was one of immense pride.

”Don’t worry, I can take it,” the old man said with a calm smile. With all he had been through, what was there left to fear? He had long been indifferent to pain and was confident he could endure.

”Alright!”

Hearing this, Chen Fei didn’t delay. He slowly poured water into the tub until it reached the old man’s chest. Then, he set the large cauldron underneath, filled it with water, and slowly brought it to a boil, heating the tub sitting on top of it.

HISS... HISS... As the water in the cauldron and the tub began to boil, the old man couldn’t help but frown slightly, his skin turning red. Even so, he didn’t say a word, gritting his teeth and quietly enduring.

”Elder Xunn, please stand guard and make sure no one disturbs me. I’m about to begin with the needles,” Chen Fei said, his expression turning solemn after a moment of observation. He then took out the Gold and Silver Needles.

”Rest assured. Unless someone steps over my dead body, no one will disturb you today,” Elder Xunn replied, his gaze sharp. He composed himself and stood silently and motionlessly at the entrance, like a statue.

”Alright, I’m starting then.”

Chen Fei took a deep breath, and the Spiritual Energy inside his body suddenly surged. A milky-white radiance flashed from the void, and powerful waves of energy channeled into the Silver Needle in his hand. A wisp of crimson smoke visibly rose from its end. With a swoosh, the Silver Needle plunged into the old man’s Lower Dantian.

”Hmph!”

The old man’s body trembled, and a low grunt escaped his lips.

”Such a masterful needle technique!” Elder Xunn was stunned, his turbid eyes filled with profound shock.

As the saying goes, a layman enjoys the spectacle while an expert sees the method. With his medical Cultivation Level, he could see just how miraculous and terrifying the power within Chen Fei’s seemingly simple needle strike was. It was truly worthy of the legendary Life-taking Rejuvenation Needle—a technique that defied the heavens to reclaim a life!

SWOOSH!

In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei had already taken out a Gold Needle. Using a slightly different technique, he aimed for a point on the old man’s back, about two centimeters off-center—a point normally considered forbidden by medical practitioners—and plunged it deep!

This…! Elder Xunn’s pupils contracted as he sucked in a sharp breath.

That was an acupuncture point that even he wouldn’t dare to touch, as there was at least a ninety-nine percent chance of causing death. This was madness