Chapter 92

After having lunch, Yun Che slept comfortably in the guest room arranged by Xiao Zong. Having hardly rested all night, he naturally slept very deeply, all the way until the sun was about to set. Since he had specifically instructed beforehand, no one disturbed him during this period.

"Where did you learn your medical skills and your disguise techniques?" As soon as Yun Che got up from the bed, Jasmine's voice echoed in his mind.

"Of course, from my master... the previous master." Thinking of his deceased teacher, although many years had passed, Yun Che still couldn't fully let go. The feeling of wanting to be filial but having no parents to be filial to was something he had always endured. This became his lifelong regret and heartache.

"Disguise techniques usually transform shapes using qi, which can deceive those with lower mystic power levels. When encountering someone with higher mystic power, they would be immediately exposed. How could you deceive the entire sect?" Jasmine's voice was filled with confusion and surprise.

"Hehe, my disguise technique has nothing to do with mystic power. Even if Xiao Tianan were at the Earth Mystic Realm, or even the Heaven Mystic Realm, he absolutely wouldn't be able to see through it. However, if I encounter an expert, it's uncertain."

Yun Che got out of bed, stood by the window, and stretched lazily. A faint, sinister smile slowly appeared on his lips... Let you laugh for a few more days, and then, naturally, there will be a time when you'll cry until the sky and earth turn dark, hehehehe...

Even if Xiao Tianan were beaten to death, he would never have thought that the Yun Che he vowed to torture was now inside his sect, and was even being treated like an ancestor, addressed as "senior."

As soon as Yun Che stepped out, he saw Xiao Tianan pacing not far away. The moment he saw Yun Che, his face lit up with joy, and he quickly approached, bowing respectfully and said, "Senior, have you rested well? If you need anything, please feel free to ask."

Yun Che knew that after seeing Xiao Luocheng's condition, he would be even more respectful than before. He nodded with a smile and said, "I slept well. It's been a long time since I've been up the mountain; the air here is really refreshing. Let's go see that little guy."

Xiao Tianan, as if hearing the voice of a deity, hurriedly responded and led the way to the Alchemy Hall. The Xiao Zong disciples they encountered on the way all bowed respectfully to Yun Che. Clearly, Xiao Tianan had already instructed them that this was a super important guest, and they must show the utmost respect. Of course, the identity of the "divine doctor" was something he would never let the disciples know... the fewer people who knew, the better.

Upon arriving at the Alchemy Hall, Xiao Luocheng was in a conscious state. Seeing Yun Che, he showed a look of gratitude, struggled to sit up, and weakly said, "Junior Xiao Luocheng... thanks to the divine doctor senior for saving my life..."

"Hehe, it's fine to have the intention. Don't move your body." Yun Che smiled kindly and stood by the bed. "Come, let me take your pulse."

After saying that, he extended his fingers and pinched Xiao Luocheng's right wrist. Immediately, his smile disappeared, and his face turned dark... darker...

This change in expression made Xiao Tianan and Xiao Baicao's hearts race. Just as he was about to ask, he saw the divine doctor take his hand off Xiao Luocheng's wrist and start scolding, "Didn't I specifically tell you not to give him anything to eat without my permission? Are you treating my words as if they were just wind in your ears?"

Xiao Tianan and Xiao Baicao were both stunned. Xiao Tianan took a small step forward, trembling, and said, "Senior, this... this... is because my wife, out of love for her son, thought that with such severe injuries, his body was too weak and needed some nourishment. Plus, Luocheng was hungry, so my wife cooked him a bowl of chicken soup..."

"Rubbish!" Yun Che suddenly slapped his hand, furious. "What love for your son! You are trying to kill your son! I spent the whole morning preparing the medicine, and its power was completely nullified by your bowl of chicken soup! It even caused his already damaged meridians to swell and suffer secondary damage, making the repair process ten times more difficult! This is outrageous! Forget it, I won't treat this illness. You can find whoever you want to treat him."

With each word Yun Che said, Xiao Tianan's face turned paler. When he heard the last sentence, Xiao Tianan's whole body trembled, almost kneeling down on the spot. He quickly stepped forward, grabbed Yun Che, and pleaded, "Senior... please calm down. It's my ignorance, and I couldn't persuade my wife. All the mistakes are mine. If you can calm down, I am willing to accept any punishment. I promise this will never happen again... Senior, it's my ignorance! But my son is not at fault. If he is not saved by you, his life will be ruined. Please, Senior, be magnanimous and save my son."

"Hmph! Ignorance? How can this be called ignorance! It's sheer stupidity! And you say your son is not at fault. I am trying to save him, but you are the one harming him... Fortunately, I discovered it in time. If I had slept a few more hours, your son would have been dead... When this boy dies, you will be worse than a beast... Since you didn't listen to me, why did you invite me to treat him? Why didn't you save him yourself..."

Yun Che's face turned red, and his spittle flew as he scolded the respected head of the Xiao Zong branch, making him feel utterly humiliated. Each word was more offensive than the last, almost cursing his ancestors. As the top figure in Crescent Moon City, Xiao Tianan had never been scolded like this, but now he lowered his head like a grandson, not daring to say a word in defense... He had heard from Xiao Baicao that the Evil Hearted Holy Hand had a temper that was unpredictable, and now he completely believed it. Previously, he seemed like a gentle scholar, but now he was like a scolding hag, with no trace of a divine doctor's dignity.

Yun Che scolded for about the time it takes to eat a meal, feeling incredibly refreshed. The feeling of a mere First Level Mystic Realm person scolding the head of a major sect, with the latter not daring to retort, is something only those who have experienced it can truly understand.

Finally, the "divine doctor" seemed to be tired of scolding and paused, looking at Xiao Luocheng for a while, then sighed, "Forget it, I and this boy have a connection. Although you fools have made a mess, under normal circumstances, I would have left. But... sigh..."

Yun Che silently looked at Xiao Luocheng, his expression dazed, his eyes faintly showing a hint of sorrow and kindness: "This boy looks so much like my grandson when I was young... sigh, really so much like... Boy, your name is... Xiao Luocheng?"

Xiao Luocheng nodded and respectfully said, "Yes, junior is called Xiao Luocheng."

"Back then, my grandson was also called Huangfu Cheng, with the same 'Cheng' character. What a coincidence... What a coincidence. Unfortunately, even with my unparalleled medical skills, I didn't have the chance to save my grandson. Now, seeing you, I am reminded of my grandson and the events of those days..."

As Yun Che spoke, his voice grew softer, as if he was lost in distant memories, his expression becoming increasingly sorrowful, and a thin mist of tears slowly appeared in his eyes.

Hearing that Yun Che had agreed to continue treating Xiao Luocheng, Xiao Tianan was overjoyed, feeling that the scolding was worth it. Listening to his later words, his heart raced, and he sighed, "Senior's grandson... must have been a genius?"

"Hehe, yes." The divine doctor seemed to still be lost in his memories, his eyes misty, his voice sad: "Unfortunately, heaven envies geniuses. My grandson died at the age of sixteen... the same age as this boy. It was also because of my grandson's death that I delved deeply into medical skills, but unfortunately, time cannot be reversed. No matter how high my medical skills are now, I cannot bring him back."

Xiao Tianan's heart raced, swallowing hard, then cautiously probed, "My son Luocheng looks similar to your grandson, has a similar name, and is the same age... This is truly a heavenly connection! Since you miss your grandson so much and can't let go of the past, why not... why not let Luocheng recognize you as his godfather? This way, it can ease your longing for your grandson, and secondly, Luocheng is severely injured, and if you treat him, it will also make up for the regret of not being able to treat your grandson back then. Thirdly... you have saved Luocheng's life, and he has a pure heart and will treat you like a real grandfather. What do you think, Senior?"

Oh my! This Xiao Tianan, he really gets it, completely understanding at a hint... Yun Che praised him greatly in his heart.

Hearing these words, the divine doctor's body trembled, and he was visibly moved: "You... what did you say? You... really?"

Seeing the divine doctor's reaction, Xiao Tianan understood immediately, overjoyed, and quickly said, "Luocheng! Don't call him grandfather!"

Xiao Luocheng knew what to do. He struggled to prop himself up, looking at Yun Che, and called out emotionally, "Grandfather."

"You... what did you call me?" The divine doctor's body trembled again, his lips quivering.

"Grandfather! If grandfather doesn't mind, from now on, I will be your grandson." Xiao Luocheng said with sincerity.

"Good! Good!" The divine doctor's body shook violently, tears streaming down his face, and he placed his trembling hand on Xiao Luocheng's shoulder, saying excitedly, "Good grandson! Good grandson! Don't worry, I will definitely cure your illness, and it will never be like before! Good grandson... my good grandson..."

The divine doctor became more and more emotional, tears clearly streaming down his face... If there were an Oscar in this world, it would be a travesty not to award it to Yun Che.

Calling his enemy's grandson, and having him respectfully call you grandfather, what kind of feeling is that... still that saying, only those who have experienced it truly know!

At the same time, Xiao Tianan and Xiao Baicao were both extremely happy and gratified. They never expected that Xiao Luocheng would look so much like the divine doctor's grandson, and even successfully recognized him as a godfather. This was truly a great fortune. Once he recognized him as a godfather, his injuries would definitely be no problem. After he recovered, it would be natural for Xiao Luocheng to advance in mystic arts. Moreover, such a divine doctor's alchemy skills must be unparalleled, and any pill from him would be invaluable and have miraculous effects. With the relationship of "grandson," his generosity would be even greater.

Xiao Tianan's heart was filled with joy, almost seeing Xiao Luocheng laughing and dominating the main sect after recovery, and himself rising to prominence, even merging this small branch into the main sect... On the other side, Xiao Baicao was also extremely excited, repeatedly saying, "Congratulations to the head, congratulations to the young head, congratulations to Senior Huangfu for gaining a fine grandson... This is truly a great joy. Head, such a joy, after the young head recovers, we must celebrate for a day."

"Ha ha ha ha! One day is not enough, we must celebrate for three days, ha ha ha ha." Xiao Tianan laughed heartily.

"Grandfather, grandson... will kowtow to you." Xiao Luocheng, very understanding, struggled to get up, though the pain was unbearable, he still managed to kneel.

"No, no, no!" Yun Che quickly supported his shoulders, looking pained, "Good grandson, your injuries are serious, don't move. Your intention is enough. Wait until you recover, then you can kowtow."

"It's... it's fine, grandfather, don't worry. Although my injuries are severe, I can still kowtow to grandfather." Xiao Luocheng said through gritted teeth, determined.

"Hehe, Senior Huangfu, Luocheng's filial heart and gratitude are sincere. Let him kowtow. And since he recognizes you as his grandfather, kowtowing is the most appropriate."

As soon as Xiao Tianan finished speaking, Xiao Luocheng's head hit the bed, kowtowing to Yun Che. When he lifted his head, his face was pale with pain.

"Oh oh... good grandson, truly my good grandson." Yun Che quickly helped Xiao Luocheng up, looking "pained."

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