Long Xiao chatted with Ming Tianya for a while, then wanted Long Xiao to go to the capital as soon as possible to see his friend.
"Where does your friend live in the capital? I have had some unpleasant encounters with people in the capital and don't want to see them," Long Xiao said.
"Don't worry about that. My friend lives in a very secluded place in the capital. Apart from his family, there are no outsiders at his home."
Long Xiao nodded and said, "In that case, I'll go to the capital with you tomorrow. We'll come back after the visit."
"Brother Long, do we need to prepare anything for going to the capital tomorrow? I'll go and prepare now," Xiao Ming asked.
Long Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Go and get some of the medicine I just refined. You don't need to prepare anything else. Tell Tianshui to come with us tomorrow."
Seeing that Long Xiao agreed so readily, Ming Tianya was also very happy and asked, "Doctor Long, what is the consultation fee?"
Long Xiao shook his head and said, "No need. I'll treat first and then collect the fee. My charging standard is one-tenth of the patient's annual income."
Lu Xin, the president of the Southern China Martial Arts Alliance, couldn't help but ask, "If a person has no income for the whole year, you won't charge them?"
Long Xiao nodded and said, "Of course. If they have no income for the whole year and even struggle to eat and drink, would it be humane to charge them?"
Lu Xin sighed and said, "Alas, hospitals don't care about these things. If you can't afford the registration fee, they won't see you."
"My establishment is Xinglin Caotang Medical Clinic. The registration fee is one hundred yuan, and the examination fees are all free. No matter what illness it is, as long as the medication fee does not exceed one hundred yuan, there will be no additional charges."
Zhang Moshen asked in confusion, "How do you make money charging like this? Aren't you afraid of going bankrupt?"
Long Xiao shook his head and said, "Of course not. The cancer patients living in my backyard each have an annual income of tens of millions or even hundreds of millions. With them around, I'm not afraid of not making money."
Hearing Long Xiao say this, the presidents of the martial arts alliances finally understood. Long Xiao made money from the rich to subsidize the poor. The poorer people who came to him for treatment were charged less.
These people were filled with admiration for Long Xiao, thinking that if all medical clinics in China were run this way, everyone could afford to see a doctor.
Long Xiao escorted Ming Tianya and the others to the entrance of Xinglin Caotang. A Rolls-Royce stopped at the entrance, and Igeto Gorou, Ji Yinghui, and Ji Xinyu alighted from the car.
Ming Tianya was stunned when he saw Ji Yinghui. Ji Yinghui, upon seeing Ming Tianya, quickened his pace and came before him, his voice trembling as he said, "Tianya, is that you?"
Ming Tianya's eyes welled up with tears upon hearing Ji Yinghui's voice, "Big brother, where have you been all these years? I've missed you so much."
Ji Yinghui's trembling hands clasped Ming Tianya's, "Tianya, I haven't been anywhere, just at the Ji family."
"I looked for you many times in the past two years, but your son said you were missing."
Ji Yinghui sighed, "It's a long story, a very long story."
There were too many people here, and it was inconvenient to discuss certain matters. Ming Tianya quickly decided to stay at the Ji family's residence that night.
Ji Yinghui and Igeto Gorou were clearly here to find Long Xiao for something. Ming Tianya asked the others to return to their respective homes, while he followed Long Xiao and the others back into Xinglin Caotang.
Returning to the reception room, after everyone was seated, Igeto Gorou said, "Brother Long, my father wishes to see you."
Long Xiao smiled and said, "Your father cannot be detoxified. He can't wait any longer."
Igeto Gorou nodded and said, "Brother Long, you are right. My father asked me to inquire if you have time to visit the island nation."
Long Xiao shook his head and said, "Even if I have time, I can't go. Tell your father, if he wants to eat that 'Longevity Pill', he should come to me in Donghai."
"Brother Long, what if my father doesn't come?"
"He will definitely come. Your father is a master of alchemy and a pharmacologist. Even if ten years of lifespan doesn't attract him much, the formula for the 'Longevity Pill' will be an irresistible temptation."
"Brother Long, when my father arrives in Donghai, I will bring him directly to you. It will be a hassle for you then."
"Don't worry, your matter will be handled well. However, you need to be careful of your elder brother. A cornered dog will jump over the wall and attack you."
Igeto Gorou nodded and said, "Yes, I will be careful."
Ji Yinghui said, "Mr. Igeto, if you don't mind me saying, if you can ascend to power, resolve your elder brother's issue as soon as possible. He has great ambitions and poses too great a threat to you."
Igeto Gorou nodded and said, "I will deal with him as soon as possible, otherwise, I will eventually die at his hands."
With Long Xiao's renewed promise, Igeto Gorou left with peace of mind.
After seeing off Igeto Gorou and the others, it was late when Long Xiao returned to the courtyard. He helped out in Mingyue's consultation room for a while. After treating the remaining patients, he was preparing to return to Mangshan No. 1 when Xiao Ming rushed back in a panic.
"Brother Long, it's not good! That Japanese guy who injured me last time is here."
"Which Japanese guy?" Long Xiao asked.
"The one who injured me when I went to capture Igeto Minglang with Hei Gou last time."
Long Xiao followed Xiao Ming to the courtyard. Ikeda Kono was leading a few Japanese men, with Zhao Xintian and his bodyguards following behind.
"Long Xiao, Mr. Ikeda wants to challenge you," Zhao Xintian stepped forward a few paces, stood behind Ikeda Kono, and shouted.
Long Xiao glanced at Zhao Xintian, who was basking in borrowed glory, and said, "I don't accept. I don't have time."
"If you don't accept, then hand over Igeto Minglang, or we'll tear down your Xinglin Caotang."
"Xiao Ming, call the police. In broad daylight, I'm not afraid of a Japanese guy and a few dogs."
Xiao Ming took out his phone and was about to dial the emergency number. Ikeda Kono said, "Is it necessary to call the police? I'm just here to spar with you. The police won't do anything to me even if they come."
"Although Japanese people are foreign guests, you must also abide by China's laws. No matter how powerful you are or how many dogs you have, you cannot be above the law."
"Long Xiao, who are you calling dogs?" Zhao Xintian said indignantly.
Long Xiao stepped forward, scaring Zhao Xintian into hiding behind Ikeda Kono.
"Long Xiao, what are you doing?" Zhao Xintian shouted.
"Nothing much, just having a little fun," Long Xiao said with a chuckle.
Ikeda Kono couldn't help but pounce on Long Xiao, wanting to make a move. Long Xiao quickly retreated and said, "Xiao Ming, beat him."
Xiao Ming pulled a cleaver from his backpack and rushed forward, swinging the knife at Ikeda Kono as he said, "Brother Long, I can't beat him."
"If you can't beat him, then take a beating."
"Are you even human? You're just watching your subordinate get beaten without intervening?" Xiao Ming shouted loudly while frantically swinging the cleaver.
"Who's inhuman? To grow, you need to fight more. This is the only way to rapidly increase your combat experience."
"Brother, this is life and death, not training."
"Why isn't it training? You two are evenly matched. Fighting him is training."
As they exchanged words, Ikeda Kono quickly realized that he had traveled a long distance to challenge Long Xiao, only to be used as a free sparring partner by his subordinate.