Chapter 28: The Fire Dragon Needle
Watching them being driven away, everyone around instantly understood everything. So all the rumors about Su Qingxue had been deliberately slandered by Yang Qianqian; in truth, it was nothing of the sort. The crowd’s misunderstanding toward Su Qingxue was resolved, and people dispersed, each returning to their own conversations.
Li Nantian, courteous and polite, turned to Lin Feng and said, “Divine Doctor Lin, I must apologize for what happened today. Allow me, Li Nantian, to offer my apologies here.”
“Mr. Li, you’re too kind. This matter wasn’t your fault,” Lin Feng replied graciously.
“By the way, Divine Doctor Lin, I happen to have a friend I’d like to introduce you to. He is suffering from a strange illness, and I hope you might be able to take a look at him.”
“Oh? What kind of illness?” Lin Feng asked, curiosity written all over his face.
“He’s right in my VIP section. Divine Doctor Lin, please follow me and ask him yourself,” Li Nantian offered, inviting Lin Xiaotian along as well.
After a brief consideration, Lin Xiaotian nodded decisively and said, “Very well, it would be my honor.”
“Please, Divine Doctor Lin.”
Li Nantian led the way, bringing Lin Feng and Su Qingxue to the VIP area. As they left, those who had been watching them raised their thumbs in admiration, praising Lin Feng! None had expected Su Qingxue’s new boyfriend to be so impressive—even Li Nantian treated him with such respect! For a moment, Lin Feng became the topic of heated discussion among the crowd.
Upon entering the VIP section, Lin Feng saw that in one of the private rooms sat a man leaning on a cane, his expression dignified and commanding. His face seemed familiar to Lin Feng, as if he had seen him somewhere before. After a moment of reflection, Lin Feng finally remembered: this was the famed “God of War” of the ancient martial arts world, Master Long Lincheng!
He was a highly respected figure, having rendered countless meritorious services to the nation! To think he would encounter him here today!
Li Nantian actually had connections with such a distinguished man. Even Su Qingxue found it incredible upon seeing Long Lincheng.
“Brother Long, let me introduce you. This young man is Lin Feng, the Divine Doctor I mentioned before. Perhaps he can help treat your illness,” Li Nantian said, respect evident on his face as he introduced Lin Feng to Long Lincheng.
“Oh? This youngster?” Long Lincheng sized up Lin Feng, his gaze tinged with disbelief.
He snorted lightly and said, “Li, are you playing tricks on me? This boy is barely in his twenties, and you claim he’s a divine doctor? Do you think my old eyes are failing me, that I can no longer distinguish people?”
“Brother Long, I meant nothing of the sort. Divine Doctor Lin’s medical skills are truly extraordinary. The other day, when I suddenly collapsed at the restaurant, it was he who saved me. You can’t imagine how dire the situation was…”
“All right, stop praising him. Just let him leave. My illness cannot be cured by him.”
Before Li Nantian could finish, Long Lincheng waved his hand dismissively, sending Lin Feng away.
He had sought countless renowned doctors for his illness, but none could cure it, not even alleviate his suffering. How could a young lad possibly heal him?
Li Nantian was momentarily at a loss.
At this moment, Lin Feng’s gaze swept over Long Lincheng. After only a few glances, he smiled and said, “Master Long, your illness originates from your heart and lungs. Your heart was born missing a piece, and your lungs have suffered severe injuries. Am I correct?”
“What? You actually…”
Long Lincheng had already lost faith in Lin Feng, but upon hearing these words, his expression changed to one of astonishment.
He looked at Lin Feng with great seriousness, unable to resist rising slowly and asking, “Young man, how did you discern these ailments in me?”
“I am a healer. It is natural for me to see a patient’s condition. Is it so surprising?” Lin Feng replied matter-of-factly, continuing, “Your heart is now rapidly failing, causing a severe lack of blood supply to your arteries, unable to meet your lungs’ needs. Coupled with the old injury to your lungs, which has recently recurred, your life is hanging by a thread. You are now barely supported by medication, but death may come at any moment.”
“This…”
Long Lincheng was utterly stunned by these words.
His opinion of Lin Feng changed drastically. After several seconds, he nodded repeatedly and said, “Young man, I did not expect you to possess such profound medical skill at your age. You are indeed a prodigy in the field of medicine.”
“Li, the divine doctor you introduced this time is truly reliable. If my illness can really be cured, you will be my great benefactor.”
“Haha, that depends on Divine Doctor Lin’s skill. If he accidentally makes your condition worse, you mustn’t blame me,” Li Nantian joked, laughing heartily.
Long Lincheng laughed with him, then waved his hand, saying, “As long as I, Long Lincheng, consent to treatment, whatever the outcome, it has nothing to do with you.”
He turned to Lin Feng, asking seriously, “Young man, how confident are you that you can cure me?”
“Master Long, your confidence is my confidence,” Lin Feng smiled gently, stepping closer. “The key to this treatment lies in your faith in yourself. The more confident you are, the better the chance for recovery. If you lack confidence, I fear the illness will be difficult to cure completely.”
“Oh?”
Long Lincheng had never heard such an answer before. Most would have been scared out of their wits, unwilling to attempt his treatment. Yet Long Lincheng, fearless and eccentric, laughed heartily instead.
He lightly patted Lin Feng’s shoulder, declaring, “Young man, go ahead and treat me. I have absolute faith in myself.”
“Very well. Please give me your arm, Master Long, so I can take your pulse.”
Lin Feng replied calmly. After Long Lincheng rolled up his sleeve and offered his arm, Lin Feng placed two fingers on his wrist, closed his eyes, and began a careful diagnosis.
Su Qingxue stood nearby, her mood tense.
This was the legendary God of War; should Lin Feng fail, the consequences would be unimaginable.
She silently prayed that Lin Feng would cure Master Long’s illness.
After nearly two minutes, Lin Feng finally opened his eyes and looked solemnly at Long Lincheng. “Master Long, the diagnosis is complete. Please lie flat—I need to use acupuncture to treat you.”
“Very well, I’ll do as you say.”
Long Lincheng lay down slowly, and Lin Feng asked Li Nantian to bring silver needles.
Lin Feng held the needles in both hands, secretly channeling his inner energy. Suddenly, a ball of flame ignited mysteriously between his palms!
He raised his hands high, and the tips of the needles seemed to transform into two fiery dragons. With a swift gesture, the dragons plunged into Long Lincheng’s body!
In an instant, Long Lincheng’s whole body turned crimson, his pupils widened, and his expression became fiercely contorted!