Urban Romantic Divine Doctor

Chapter 220: Chapter 219, Absolutely Not Allowed

Xu Wendong felt a bit troubled and said, ”Elder Qin, amnesia is a rather thorny issue because it can be categorized into temporary amnesia and permanent amnesia.”

”You have lived in Qingshan Village for so long without recalling your past, which indicates that your condition belongs to the latter.”

”However, since you’ve come to me, I will certainly do my best.”

”Please, have a seat on the recliner for a moment.” With that, he returned to the room and took out the silver needle, ”I will try acupuncture first to see if it has any effect.”

As a doctor, Xu Wendong understood how difficult it was to help someone regain lost memories. After all, it involved the brain, the Sea of Consciousness, and he could only ensure that he wouldn’t harm Elder Qin’s brain.

Whether or not he could help him recover his memory was still unknown.

He inserted the silver needles into Elder Qin’s head and cautiously released a weak stream of True Qi.

The True Qi could nourish Elder Qin’s Sea of Consciousness, and it was precisely because Xu Wendong had mastered it that he dared to try.

What he didn’t expect was this.

After infusing the True Qi, Elder Qin gradually fell asleep, breathing steadily, and seemed to sleep very soundly.

Xu Wendong returned to the room and fetched a blanket to cover him. At this moment, he received a call from Yan Liuli, whose voice revealed a hint of urgency: ”Wendong, I just received news that the Wanlong Association has contacted the Life-Seeking Sect and put a bounty of one billion to take your life.”

Xu Wendong expressed curiosity, ”What does the Life-Seeking Sect do? Are they formidable?”

Yan Liuli whispered, ”The Life-Seeking Sect is an extremely mysterious assassin organization that has existed for thousands of years, with profound foundations. In the martial world, they are a force that strikes fear into the hearts of others.”

”Except for Jing Ke’s assassination of the Qin ending in failure, there have been no second failed missions once they accepted a task.”

Upon hearing this.

Xu Wendong instantly felt an overwhelming sense of oppression.

Even though his current strength reached the seventh level of the Yin-Cultivating Realm, facing a mysterious assassin organization with thousands of years of heritage inevitably caused panic and unease.

”As far as I know, the people of the Life-Seeking Sect assassinate others by choosing to poison them,” Yan Liuli said in a grave tone, ”During this time, you must pay attention to unfamiliar people around you and prevent anyone from poisoning you. Remember not to eat food or drink from strangers.”

Xu Wendong looked serious.

If Qingshan Village hadn’t constructed roads, it would have been fine. The village had only these locals, and he could guard against outsiders. But now, there were dozens of excavators in the village, and the construction team was about to enter the village.

It’s definitely going to be difficult to guard against ordinary people.

”If it’s truly unavoidable, then come back, don’t stay in Qingshan Village. If you encounter trouble in the county, we can look out for each other,” Yan Liuli felt uneasy about Xu Wendong staying in Qingshan Village.

”No,” Xu Wendong rejected Yan Liuli’s proposal, ”Qingshan Village is already remote, so I am even safer here.”

Let alone that Qingshan Village was safe.

Even if it wasn’t safe, he wouldn’t return to the county.

After all, his cousin and sister-in-law were both in the county, along with several of his confidantes. If he stayed in the county, it is highly likely that he might bring them unnecessary trouble.

After hanging up the phone.

Xu Wendong fell into deep thought.

As the saying goes, it’s not the thief you fear, but the thief watching you. He was now targeted by the Life-Seeking Sect, a centuries-old assassin organization, and had to face it seriously; otherwise, he might lose his life.

However.

With only his own strength, he wasn’t sure if he could withstand the other party’s assassination.

”Perhaps, I could take a trip to the mountain.” Xu Wendong looked toward the direction of the West Mountain. Though he was now alone, he could still find help.

After all.

There were wolf packs in the mountains.

”Did I fall asleep just now?”

Elder Qin slowly opened his eyes. Originally his complexion had been haggard, but after this nap, there was a clear recovery, with a bit more rosiness.

”How are you feeling now, Elder?” Xu Wendong asked with concern, while simultaneously removing the silver needles from his head.

Elder Qin smiled, ”I haven’t slept so soundly for a long, long time in my life. Although I didn’t remember anything, I did have a dream.”

Xu Wendong also smiled, ”Perhaps that is your past, Elder.”

Elder Qin smiled wryly, ”But, I forgot what happened in that dream.”

”No worries, maybe you’ll recall the happenings in the dream at some moment,” Xu Wendong said, ”Anyway, I won’t leave; I can continue to treat you. From today’s effects, it seems to have gone pretty well.”

Previously, he had no confidence in getting Elder Qin to remember his past, but based on the earlier treatment, he gained some confidence.

”Thank you, Doctor Xu. I have nothing to repay you with, so let this ring be a token of my gratitude!” Elder Qin said as he removed the jade ring crafted from Mo Jade from his thumb.

”Elder, this mustn’t be,” Xu Wendong immediately recognized that the ring was extraordinary, with clean texture and warm jade quality. It was definitely a treasure of heritage level.

Yet he said, ”As a junior, it’s my duty to attend to village folks; how could I possibly take your belongings?”

”You must keep this item; it might help you retrieve your past.”

Seeing Xu Wendong’s firm attitude, Elder Qin said nothing more, putting the jade ring back on his thumb. ”In that case, I won’t disturb you any longer!”

”I happen to be going up the mountain, so I’ll see you off,” Xu Wendong quickly handed him his walking stick, then assisted him out of the village committee.

All along the way, Elder Qin praised him as a good child, only regretting not having a granddaughter to pair with him. This left Xu Wendong feeling quite embarrassed.

”Elder, you go home first. I’ll continue to give you acupuncture in the future. If you need anything, feel free to instruct me,” Xu Wendong also had a good impression of Elder Qin.

Living alone but keeping his house impeccably clean, and over the years, never causing any trouble for the village.

Respectable.

And pitiful.

So, Xu Wendong didn’t mind helping him out.

Consider it an act of kindness!

”Doctor Xu, wait a moment.” Elder Qin pulled out a palm-sized jade gourd from a cabinet, and upon opening, the strong aroma of medicinal wine wafted out.

Elder Qin smiled as he handed the jade gourd to Xu Wendong, ”This gourd and the ring have accompanied me for most of my life. The medicinal wine inside has been with me since before I lost my memory.”

”While it’s only medicinal wine, it helps in keeping healthy and strong. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be in such good shape at my age. You may not believe it, but I even farmed five acres of peanuts.” He flashed a proud smile.

”If you don’t mind, take this medicinal wine as my heartfelt gratitude. Please, don’t refuse.”

”Alright, then!” Unable to refuse his good intentions, Xu Wendong ultimately agreed to Elder Qin’s offer because he knew if he declined, the elder certainly wouldn’t seek his medical care again.

He tilted his head back and took a sip of the wine; the next moment, an intense pain surged through his abdomen.

He looked at Elder Qin in shock, ”You... you are from the Life-Seeking Sect?”