Peerless Medical Emperor

Although they were an Ancient Martial Clan, maintaining the Wu Family’s strength was no easy task.

That was why the Wu Family was also involved in all sorts of businesses.

After all, Martial Cultivation required a wide variety of resources.

And some of those resources were incredibly expensive.

The Wu Family owed half of its current success to its matriarch.

This madam, though she had a peculiar temper, was an incredibly shrewd businesswoman.

She had done so much for the Wu Family; it was no exaggeration to say her contributions were indispensable to their current standing.

Now that she was older, Mrs. Wang had already handed over many of her responsibilities to the younger generation of the Wu Family.

”Didn’t we agree yesterday that you’d put up with it for one day?”

Elder Wu said with a smile.

”I can’t put up with it anymore.”

”Just looking at you irritates me. How many times have I told you to practice your martial arts more? But you have no interest in the Martial Dao whatsoever.”

”Now I have to assign people to protect you day in and day out.”

”Do you know how many pairs of eyes are watching you right now?”

”The moment you die, the Wu Family won’t be far from collapse. Do you really think those sons of yours are reliable? It’s only because we’re here that we can keep them in line. If we were gone, they would raise hell.”

Mrs. Wang said with a cold expression.

”I think they’re doing fine. We’re getting old. It’s time to hand over power.”

”Our eldest, second, and third sons all pursue Martial Cultivation.”

”They are all quite talented in the Martial Dao.”

”Especially our third son. He’s about to reach the Guiyuan realm.”

Elder Wu said with a smile.

”What’s there to be proud of about the Guiyuan realm? If I hadn’t gone to great lengths back then to invite those two Grandmaster Level figures to our home, would the Wu Family be where it is today?”

”I’ve heard that in the other Ancient Martial Families, some have already entered the Master realm.”

”And here our sons are, smug about reaching the Guiyuan realm. Isn’t that just humiliating?”

Madam Wang said, infuriated.

”We may be one of the Four Ancient Martial Families, but we rank last. Even the Xi Family, one of the Four High Martial Families, doesn’t take us seriously anymore. It’s because they’ve recently acquired several Martial Records, supposedly of the Ancient Martial Arts level.”

”If their family produces a junior at the great Guiyuan realm, the Xi Family will replace us.”

As Elder Wu spoke of this, he too became deeply worried.

”What’s the use in worrying? Just make your sons raise their realms as quickly as possible.”

”Also, I’ve already made inquiries. A once-in-a-century Wild Spirit Ginseng has appeared in Kunlun Xushan, along with a high-level Ancient Martial Arts secret manual from a Grandmaster Power. There might even be a path to Cultivation within it. Have all three of your sons go.”

Madam Wang said.

”Sending all three isn’t a good idea. And you keep saying ’my sons,’ not ’our sons.’ Why do you act like you have a grudge against them every day? You really need to work on that temper. Let’s just send the third one. The eldest can handle family affairs, the second can handle business matters, and the third is the most talented, so let him go.”

Elder Wu said.

”Fine. You arrange it. I just want to retire early and stop meddling in your Wu Family’s affairs anyway.”

Madam Wang said.

”You still have to meddle! What would we do without you? Marrying me was marrying down for you. After all, your Wang Family is a first-rate family in Kyoto. You’ve suffered a lot since coming here.”

Elder Wu said.

”It’s good that you know. If it weren’t for you, I could have married anyone and been better off.”

Madam Wang shot Elder Wu a glare.

Elder Wu had been keeping a close eye on the expedition to Kunlun Xushan for days.

He still needed to discuss this with his son. He wasn’t sure if Wu Qiang would be willing to go.

On the surface, the Jingxi Capital seemed peaceful, but in reality, undercurrents surged. The various factions were entrenched like coiled dragons and crouching tigers. If one didn’t find a way to become stronger, they would be eliminated sooner or later.

The night grew quiet, and Madam Wang’s small courtyard fell silent.

Seeing that it was getting late, Elder Wu, who had originally planned to talk to his son today, thought about it and decided against it.

Meanwhile, Chen Qingdi was just leaving through the Wu Family’s main gate.

But to his surprise, just as he stepped out, a figure strode quickly toward him.

”Mr. Chen.”

”I’ve been waiting here for you for ages.”

”You’re finally out.”

The speaker was none other than Gong Liangbu.

”Gong, the Martial Physician, what are you doing here?”

Chen Qingdi asked, thoroughly confused.

”I was waiting for you.”

Gong Liangbu seemed incredibly excited to see Chen Qingdi.

”No, I mean, what were you waiting for me for?”

Chen Qingdi was completely baffled.

Then he saw Gong Liangbu drop to his knees with a THUD before him.

”Hey, what are you doing?”

Chen Qingdi looked at Gong Liangbu.

”Mr. Chen, please accept me as your disciple.”

”I’m willing to follow you and learn medicine.”

Gong Liangbu said.

’Learn medicine from me?’

Chen Qingdi stared at him in confusion.

”Yes! You are a master of the Medical Family.”

”Your medical knowledge is unfathomable. I beg you, please accept me.”

”I’ve even prepared the discipleship gift for you.”

Gong Liangbu said, looking at Chen Qingdi.

’A discipleship gift?’

Chen Qingdi looked completely puzzled.

Then he saw Gong Liangbu take out an exquisite box.

Inside the box were several old mountain ginseng roots.

”These are fifty-year-old mountain ginsengs I acquired from an herb farmer.”

”They’re all for you. Please accept me as your disciple.”

”This mountain ginseng will surely deepen your Power.”

Gong Liangbu said with a smile, looking at Chen Qingdi.

Chen Qingdi, however, just shook his head slightly.

”I don’t accept disciples.”

”Take this wild mountain ginseng back with you.”

Chen Qingdi refused him outright.

Then, Chen Qingdi prepared to leave.

But Gong Liangbu kept pestering him.

”No, really, why are you following me?”

”I’m going home now.”

Chen Qingdi said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

”Please accept me.”

”I’m willing to be your servant.”

”I only ask that you teach me even a fraction of your skills.”

Gong Liangbu could tell that Chen Qingdi was a man of great ability, which was why he wanted to stay by his side.

No matter how Chen Qingdi tried to shoo him away, Gong Liangbu simply wouldn’t leave.

This left Chen Qingdi feeling helpless.

”Fine. I’ll give you one chance.”

Chen Qingdi said.

Hearing Chen Qingdi say this, Gong Liangbu’s face lit up with joy.

However, he had no idea what kind of chance Chen Qingdi was planning to give him.

Or where this chance would even come from.

”What do you need me to do, Mr. Chen? Please, tell me.”

Gong Liangbu asked with a smile.