Medical and Martial God

Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Who Gave You the Courage?

「Shen Family Compound!」

A vast crowd had gathered outside Building 15.

After finishing his call with Shen Songshan, the frivolous Shen Shicheng couldn’t wait to broadcast the news of Ye Xiu’s imprisonment to every member of the Shen family. Instantly, all the family members at home gathered in front of the building; those who were nearby hurried back, while even those farther away were now rushing home. Ye Xiu had been captured alive! This was tremendous news for the Shen family.

”I thought Ye Xiu was so formidable, but he turned out to be nothing special. Monong and I imprisoned him with ease,” Shen Shicheng bragged in front of all the assembled family members, praising himself and Shen Monong to the high heavens.

Although the Shen family members secretly held Shen Shicheng in contempt, they all flattered him on the surface. Everyone was well aware that Shen Shijie was a good-for-nothing who couldn’t be entrusted with any real responsibility. As for Shen Shihao, he had first been maimed by Ye Xiu and then tampered with by the Ghost Doctor; he was now clinging to life in a hospital. The Shen family currently had no suitable male heirs in its Main Lineage. However, Shen Shicheng’s capture of Ye Xiu meant that Shen Songshan would surely establish him as the heir of the Main Lineage, making him the family’s Crown Prince and future successor. No one dared to offend Shen Shicheng now. Even those who previously held grudges against him were fawning obsequiously.

”Shicheng truly is the number one talent of our Shen family’s younger generation, a man of both wisdom and courage.”

”With Shicheng at the helm, the Shen family will surely prosper and become greater than ever before.”

”Brother Shicheng, when you become the family successor, you have to look out for me!”

Watching his family fawn over him and listening to their endless flattery, Shen Shicheng was on cloud nine. He waved his hand magnanimously. ”Once I become the successor, I’ll double the monthly allowance for every single person in the family!”

The Shen family members were ecstatic. The mistresses, in particular, were overjoyed. They didn’t care who led the family, only how much they stood to gain. Seeing Shen Shicheng act so generously, they became even more enthusiastic, their praise and flattery growing more intense.

”Great-Grandfather and Grandfather are back!” someone suddenly shouted. The flattery ceased abruptly. Everyone turned to look at Shen Songshan and Shen Qilin, who were walking briskly toward them. Shen Monong and Shen Shicheng smiled as they went to greet them, ready to receive their praise.

”Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, Ye Xiu is in Cell Number 3 right now. Are you going to deal with him?” Shen Monong asked.

”Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, Monong and I put in a lot of effort to lock Ye Xiu in the dungeon,” Shen Shicheng said, eager for credit.

Shen Songshan and Shen Qilin looked at the pair with appreciation. Beaming, Shen Songshan said, ”Monong, Shicheng, you two did a beautiful job. After I’ve dealt with Ye Xiu, you, Shicheng, will be the sole heir of the younger generation’s Main Lineage. As for you, Monong, I will reward you greatly as well.”

Shen Monong and Shen Shicheng were thrilled. This was exactly what they had been waiting to hear.

Seeing Shen Songshan publicly appoint Shen Shicheng as the ’Crown Prince,’ the other family members ran over to continue their bootlicking. However, Shen Monong and Shen Shicheng followed Shen Songshan and Shen Qilin into Building 15, and the others didn’t dare to follow them inside. Shen Shijie hesitated for a moment, then mustered the courage to follow.

”Shicheng, open the door,” Shen Songshan said kindly as they arrived at Cell Number 3.

”Great-Grandfather, what if Ye Xiu rushes out when I open the door? It would be terrible if he launched a surprise attack and hurt you or Grandfather. You two should step back. I’ll go first,” Shen Shicheng said, seizing the opportunity to show his loyalty.

”Good boy, don’t worry,” Shen Songshan said, looking at Shen Shicheng with increasing satisfaction. ”With your grandfather’s strength and my own, a hundred Ye Xius couldn’t cause any real trouble.”

”Then I’ll open the door!”

Being called a ”good boy” by Shen Songshan made Shen Shicheng so happy he could have flown. He quickly opened the cell door.

Shen Songshan and Shen Qilin walked in, followed by Shen Monong, Shen Shicheng, and Shen Shijie. Then, the five of them froze, stunned. They had expected to find a captured Ye Xiu overcome with anxiety and rage. Instead, he was painting.

”Ye Xiu, who gave you permission to touch my father’s painting?” Shen Monong fumed.

”It’s ruined,” Shen Shicheng said. ”Uncle’s painting has been defiled by Ye Xiu’s filthy hands.”

Shen Shijie, however, didn’t seem to mind. He walked over to see how Ye Xiu had altered his work, and his eyes went wide with surprise. ”I never knew you could paint with oils, let alone at such a high level.”

Shen Songshan, Shen Qilin, Shen Monong, and Shen Shicheng all hurried over, their curiosity piqued. When they saw Ye Xiu’s painting, they were truly taken aback. Ye Xiu hadn’t modified Shen Shijie’s painting; he had painted over it completely, creating an entirely new piece. It depicted a magnificent sunset with fiery clouds, mountain ranges with distinct, layered peaks, and a clear stream that reflected the colors of the sky. A woman knelt by the stream washing clothes, a small child played by himself nearby, and a cow grazed in the distance.

”Shijie, how is Ye Xiu’s skill as a painter?” Shen Songshan asked. As an art novice, he didn’t understand oil painting.

”His skill is extremely high,” Shen Shijie said, casting an appreciative glance at Ye Xiu. ”This painting’s composition, use of color, form, brushwork, atmosphere, and artistic conception are all at a master’s level. His technique is on par with my own, but in terms of style, his work is at an even higher level.”

After hearing Shen Shijie’s critique, Shen Songshan, Shen Qilin, Shen Monong, and Shen Shicheng were completely shocked.

This Ye Xiu is a versatile monster. His Medical Skills are unparalleled, he possesses the strength of a War God, and now he’s demonstrated a master’s skill in oil painting. What a freak!

”Impressive,” Shen Songshan said with genuine admiration. ”With such talent, I can’t even imagine the heights your achievements would reach if you weren’t so fixated on revenge.

”What a pity. Since you chose to take revenge on the Shen family, all this talent of yours will have to be buried.”

Ye Xiu glanced up at Shen Songshan and said as he continued to paint, ”From the sound of it, you’ve decided to kill me?”

”That’s right,” Shen Songshan stated candidly. ”This day, one year from now, will be the anniversary of your death.”

”If you kill me, aren’t you afraid the news about the Blood Pill will get out and attract Huang Quan to slaughter the Shen Family?” Ye Xiu asked.

”I was before, but not anymore,” Shen Songshan said teasingly.

”Oh?” Ye Xiu’s curiosity was piqued. ”Who lent you such courage?”

”Gun God Smith!” Shen Songshan didn’t bother to hide the truth. ”Smith is currently on Qingfeng Road, and we’ve already met. He now possesses the strength to kill Huang Quan. After you are dead, he will personally go to Jin Ye City and kill him.”

The smile on Ye Xiu’s face vanished. He understood now—the Gun God hadn’t come to the Shen family compound.

Damn it! I waited in this dungeon for so long for nothing!