Chapter 107 (1/2)

Chapter 107: Treating Illness

Tang Xiu was the type of person who would respect someone more if the other respected him. An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. No matter what status Chu Guoxiong had, let alone a Divine Doctor’s successor, even if he were an Emperor or the Son of Heaven, he would never give him face. He forcefully pushed Chu Guoxiong to the side and sat down on the chair in front of the bedside.

“Young man, don’t act crazy.”

The old man looked at Tang Xiu with a grim expression and coldly spoke. He had just said in public that even if Hua Tuo and Bian Que came back to life, they would be unable to cure this girl’s strange illness. Tang Xiu was too young, but he did not believe his words, his face turned unsightly.

Tang Xiu did not even turn around as he replied, “I indeed couldn’t be compared to Hua Tuo and Bian Que, I do remember very clearly who has just spoken such bullshit words. But the outcome is still the same, you have no way to cure her.”

“You…”

The old man was furious. But after seeing Tang Xiu had extended his arm to check the girl’s pulse, he quickly held back his anger as he spoke in a disdaining tone, “Fine then, since you want to bring contempt upon yourself, I’ll look forward to seeing your disgraced appearance.”

At the moment, Mu Qingping had already fallen into desperation. She had just screamed hysterically and now found something to vent her emotions. Her mood changed in that instant. But looking at the young appearance Tang Xiu had, she actually didn’t hold much hope. She also heard the ridicules from Chu Guoxiong and the old man, but as kindhearted as she was, she then hesitatingly spoke in a bitter tone, “Little Brother, thanks for your good intention and kindness. How about… even if I presume…”

Tang Xiu did not answer.

His attention had been completely focused on the little girl at the moment. Although the little girl was still in a coma right now, but Tang Xiu was able to perceive her body’s inner condition through her meridians and blood vessels.

“My guesses are correct.”

After a moment, Tang Xiu opened the little girl’s wrist as he turned around to see Mu Qingping and said, “If you believe me, buy a few medicinal herbs within 10 minutes.”

Mu Qingping stared blankly as she asked with a confused expression, “What are you gonna do in making me buy herbs?”

Tang Xiu said, “Save her!”

Mu Qingping asked in disbelief, “You can cure my daughter?”

Tang Xiu replied with tranquility, “If you were asking someone else, then I’m afraid their answers would be that they are powerless. But fortunately, I can cure her. Now I want to know, do you believe me or not?”

“I believe you!”

Even if Mu Qingping had doubts inside, but she resolutely replied. She had been desperate, and Tang Xiu’s words gave her the last line of hope. Regardless of whatever Tang Xiu told her, she was willing to go and do his orders.

Shortly after.

Tang Xiu wrote 4 herb names on the paper. These 4 medicinal herbs were common, but they should be aged hundreds of years and must be grown in the wilderness. He handed the prescription to Mu Qingping and also took out his bank card, giving it to her and then said, “These medicinal herbs’ price is very expensive, and your 300,000 yuan will not be sufficient. I have a lot of money on my card, enough to buy these 4 kinds of medicinal herbs. The PIN is on the back of the bank card. I’ll be waiting for you here.”

“This…”

Mu Qingping hesitated. She had never liked to be under another’s charity. And Tang Xiu in front of her was not only willing to treat her daughter but also gave her the money to buy her daughter’s medicine. For a time, she felt awkward and completely at a loss, not knowing what to do.

“Take it!” Tang Xiu spoke clearly in a low voice.

Mu Qingping’s body shivered. She looked at the serious expression Tang Xiu had before she finally made up her mind to take the bank card and then said, “Regardless of whether you can cure my daughter, Mu Qingping will engrave this kindness and benevolence in my heart.”

After having said that, she quickly went to buy the herbs.

Under the platform.

An old man over his 50s spoke with a clear and resonant voice, “Young Big Brother truly is one of a kind, with a high moral integrity. Your heart is just like a Buddha, of which this old remnant really admires. My “Hundred Medicine Hall” even if it could not be said to be the first, but nobody dares to say the second. I have a lot of medicinal herb types. If Young Big Brother trusts this one, you can give me that prescription and I’ll give you those 4 kinds of medicinal herbs for free.”

Tang Xiu was quite astonished as he looked at the old man. After thinking for a moment, he then slowly asked, “The world has always been revolving around benefits and advantages either in peacetime or in a chaotic era. I rarely feel moved by compassion, but I did feel touched by this mother’s heart. So this time I decided to help her to save her daughter. But, you’re a businessman, profit is what you have always been after. I want to ask you, what’s your purpose… or what conditions do you want?”

“Clap clap clap…”

The old man applauded as he said with a smile, “True heroes truly always comes out from the youths. Your mind is really keen and you have an outstanding intelligence. This old good truly admires you. What you say is true. I’m a businessman, and it is the profits that I’m after. But this time, profit is not the only thing I want, but also reputation. If you can cure the patient’s illness, I also can take the credit. You can let the world know the achievement of my Hundred Medicine Hall.

“In addition, since you spoke about the conditions, then I will mention one. If you can cure the patient, I’ll give you the medicinal ingredients for free. But if you cannot cure her, then you must pay for those four medicinal herbs. How about it?”

Tang Xiu looked at the old man’s eyes deeply. He suddenly grinned and then said with a smile, “The saying that an old and experienced person is just like a ghost is really true. Fine then, I promise that I’ll use today’s matter to advertise your Hundred Medicine Hall. But I also have one condition for you.”

The old man replied with a confused expression, “You also have a condition? Do say!”

Tang Xiu said, “Her illness is very difficult to treat. These 4 kinds of medicinal herbs are unable to completely cure her. If you can come up with 500 year-old wild ginseng, I have the confidence to cure her completely. Of course, as per your words, you will give me that wild ginseng for free if I can cure her. If I fail, then I will buy the wild ginseng for 10 times of the market price.”

The old man hesitated.

A 500 year-old wild ginseng’s price was 8 digits in number. If Tang Xiu really can cure the patient, wouldn’t he have to pay too much of a price?

_What should I do?_