"What? Cancel our previous agreement?"
When Du Fei arrived at the Siping Pharmacy again to find Qi Lianshan, the latter told him that the agreed-upon plan to treat his father had been canceled. Du Fei was immediately anxious.
The medicinal herbs in Qi Lianshan's possession were very important to Du Fei.
Now that Qi Lianshan wanted to cancel, didn't that also mean his much-needed herbs were gone?
"I apologize, Du Fei. I know this sudden cancellation will cause you some trouble, but my father's illness… is beyond cure. Even if you came, you would be helpless."
Qi Lianshan looked at Du Fei with a sense of guilt.
He had explicitly agreed with Du Fei to bring him to treat his father in three days.
Now, the time had come, and he had to break his promise. This was the first time in Qi Lianshan's life.
However, thinking of his father's words earlier, Qi Lianshan felt his decision was correct.
"Boss Qi, perhaps in your eyes, your father's illness is indeed incurable. But as a doctor, you're judging me without even trying. Honestly, I'm not convinced! At this point, I just want you to give me a chance to try. If I truly can't do anything, I'll leave immediately."
Du Fei's tone was firm, and his expression was equally serious.
Qi Lianshan stared at him for a good two to three minutes.
Finally, Qi Lianshan was moved by Du Fei's persistence.
"Alright, since you've put it that way, I'll take you to see my father. But you must also remember your words. I hope you won't go back on your promise then!"
As soon as Qi Lianshan finished speaking, Du Fei nodded.
Next, he called someone from Siping Pharmacy, gave a few instructions, and then took Du Fei home.
"Dad, who is this?"
As soon as Qi Lianshan brought Du Fei back to the manor, they encountered Qi Yuntian.
Qi Yuntian looked curiously at the young stranger beside his father.
"This is Du Fei. He was introduced by a friend, and his medical skills are very high."
Qi Lianshan briefly introduced Du Fei to his son.
Du Fei nodded at Qi Yuntian as a greeting.
"Here to treat Grandpa?"
Upon hearing his father's words, Qi Yuntian re-examined Du Fei.
This young man, about his own age, how skilled could his medical practice be?
However, in front of Du Fei, Qi Yuntian did not voice this question.
Soon, the three of them arrived outside Qi Songlin's room.
Qi Lianshan gently knocked on the door, and Qi Songlin's voice came from within.
"Lianshan… Hmm, who is this?"
Qi Songlin had intended to ask what Qi Lianshan wanted with him.
But when he saw the unfamiliar Du Fei following closely behind, he looked at Qi Lianshan doubtfully.
Initially, Qi Lianshan had intended to give Du Fei a chance to try.
But now, standing before Qi Songlin, Qi Lianshan suddenly regretted his earlier decision.
However, since Du Fei was already here, he couldn't possibly drive him away now.
Swallowing, Qi Lianshan said, "Dad, this is Du Fei. I brought him to treat you. He…"
"Qi Lianshan! Have you forgotten what I told you? Why are you still calling for doctors at this point? Moreover, this young kid is about the same age as Tian'er. Do you think he can cure my illness? It seems I truly need to reconsider if handing the Qi family over to you was the right decision!!"
Upon hearing Qi Lianshan say that Du Fei was brought to treat him, Qi Songlin became furious.
His son was hopeless, bringing a young kid in his twenties to treat him.
So many renowned doctors and masters in the capital were helpless. How capable could this young man be?
To put it exaggeratedly, Du Fei probably wouldn't even be able to figure out what was wrong with him. How could he possibly cure him?
"Dad…"
Scolded by Qi Songlin, Qi Lianshan immediately panicked.
However, Du Fei spoke up, "Old Mr. Qi, although I am young, it doesn't mean I am incapable. Besides, you haven't even let me try, so how do you know I can't cure your illness?"
Du Fei couldn't interfere with Qi Songlin lecturing his son.
But what he was concerned about were the medicinal herbs in Qi Lianshan's possession, because only by obtaining those herbs could he refine medicine together with the Seven Star Lotus.
Therefore, treating the elderly Mr. Qi before him was something he had to do.
"Heh, young man, you've got guts. Fine, I'll give you a chance. If you can't even diagnose the cause of my illness, then please trouble yourself to leave the way you came!"
Initially, Qi Songlin had intended to dismiss Du Fei directly.
But when he saw Du Fei remain composed and unyielding under his anger, he immediately looked at Du Fei with new eyes.
"Then please, Old Mr. Qi, extend your right hand."
Du Fei acted immediately. He walked forward and sat down in front of Qi Songlin.
After glancing at Du Fei for a moment, Qi Songlin slowly extended his right hand towards Du Fei.
He wanted to see if this young kid's medical skills were as impressive as his words.
Du Fei gently placed his fingers on Qi Songlin's pulse.
Hmm?
The moment Du Fei's fingers touched Qi Songlin's pulse, his eyes widened in astonishment.
Qi Songlin's pulse was incredibly strong, completely unlike that of a sick elderly man.
Then, as Du Fei circulated his true qi using the Ten Thousand Forms Art to investigate further, his fingers were directly repelled.
"You kid are also a martial artist?"
The instant Du Fei's fingers were repelled, Qi Songlin stood up abruptly, looking at Du Fei with a vigilant gaze.
Just as Du Fei was examining him, Qi Songlin suddenly felt a surge of true qi attempting to enter his body. His instinctive reaction caused the true qi within him to stir, and it launched a counterattack.
The reason for this was that Qi Songlin was also a martial artist, and a highly skilled one at that.
It was precisely because of Qi Songlin's profound cultivation that the Qi family could establish a firm foothold in the capital.
"What? He's a martial artist?"
Upon hearing Qi Songlin's words, Qi Lianshan and Qi Yuntian, father and son, standing behind Du Fei, both looked shocked and instinctively stepped forward.
At this moment, the three members of the Qi family formed a triangle, surrounding Du Fei.
"Even if I am a martial artist, Boss Qi, you don't have to treat me like a prisoner, do you? I am here to treat Old Mr. Qi."
Before this, Du Fei had never imagined that Qi Songlin would be a martial artist, and one with considerable skill.
If that was the case, then it was clear that Qi Lianshan and his son were also martial artists.
However, Du Fei did not yet know the extent of their martial arts prowess.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat heavy.