"Elder Liu is too polite. It is my honor to be able to treat Elder Liu."
Lin Chen remained unfazed and returned Elder Liu's bow.
His composed demeanor pleased both Elder Liu and Dean Zhou greatly.
"Dr. Xie, let's get back to business. I heard you cured Elder Meng's illness. Is this true?"
After greeting Lin Chen, Elder Liu turned his attention to Xie Yun.
For him, Xie Yun was the priority.
Although he was a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment mid-stage, his cultivation had been suppressed for some reason, preventing him from using any spells to treat himself.
He could only seek help from Xie Yun now.
While they hadn't poisoned Meng Huaide, they were very aware of his condition.
They had originally planned to place a蛊 (gǔ) on all the high-ranking officials in Hangcheng, but they didn't target Meng Huaide because they knew he wouldn't live much longer.
Yet, in such a short time, his supposedly terminal illness had not only improved but he had become as strong as an ox.
"Replying to Elder Liu, Mr. Meng's illness indeed improved after using my Xie family's ancestral medicinal bath."
"Lin Chen, standing beside me, witnessed this and can vouch for me."
Xie Yun nodded, her expression full of certainty.
"Good, Dr. Xie, then please examine me."
After receiving a positive confirmation, Elder Liu's anticipation grew. He extended his hand for Xie Yun to examine him.
However, upon feeling Elder Liu's pulse, Xie Yun frowned again.
Elder Liu's pulse was strong and robust; he showed no signs of illness.
"What is it, Dr. Xie? Did you find anything?"
As he spoke, Elder Liu looked on with expectation.
Thirty years ago, after they had colluded to do that one thing, he had suffered a backlash, and a bloodline restriction had been placed on his cultivation, preventing him from unleashing his full power.
For the past thirty years, he had sought countless renowned physicians, hoping to break the restriction.
However, after searching through famous mountains and great rivers, he hadn't found anyone capable of lifting it.
Meng Huaide's illness had given him hope.
If even Meng Huaide's peculiar condition could be cured, then surely his bloodline restriction could also be resolved.
This was why he had personally invited Xie Yun and Lin Chen.
"My apologies, Elder Liu, but my knowledge is limited. I truly cannot discern what illness you are suffering from."
Xie Yun frowned. Although hesitant, she chose to speak the truth.
"Alas, it's alright. I was mentally prepared."
Upon hearing Xie Yun's words, Elder Liu, though disappointed, did not say much.
Indeed, this was a bloodline restriction of a cultivator. How could an ordinary mortal physician possibly lift it?
"Elder Liu, forgive my audacity, but may I ask you a few questions?"
Seeing Elder Liu's disappointed look, Lin Chen, standing beside him, narrowed his eyes and slowly stepped forward.
"Hehehe, of course, Dr. Lin, please ask whatever you wish."
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Liu Guozhu, though displeased, patiently nodded.
"Elder Liu, dare I ask, are you perhaps afraid of sunlight, and is your blood a pale red?"
Lin Chen cupped his hands towards Liu Guozhu and inquired.
However, as soon as these words were uttered, the entire living room fell into silence.
Both Liu Guozhu and Dean Zhou beside him stared with wide eyes, expressions filled with disbelief.
"Lin Chen, what nonsense are you spouting? There's a time and place for jokes! Apologize to Elder Liu at once!"
Seeing this scene, Xie Yun quickly feigned anger and reprimanded Lin Chen.
Heaven knew this was the patriarch of the Liu family!
Yet Lin Chen was claiming he feared sunlight and had pale red blood, wasn't that like saying he was a monster?
"No, no, no! Dr. Xie, Dr. Lin is absolutely correct. These are indeed the symptoms!"
"But, Dr. Lin, how did you know?"
Hearing Xie Yun scold Lin Chen, Liu Guozhu instinctively stood up and rushed to Lin Chen's side.
His speed was so great that Xie Yun almost couldn't react.
Only Lin Chen felt an immense pressure.
Although Elder Liu appeared amiable, he was in fact completely surrounding Lin Chen with murderous intent.
If Lin Chen had uttered a single wrong word, the other party might have killed him on the spot.
"Elder Liu, it's like this. I once read about a certain illness in my family's ancestral medical texts."
"This illness is a type of 蛊 (gǔ) poison, and it is currently noon, the warmest time of the day."
"Most elderly people would enjoy the sunshine at this time, but Elder Liu's expression shows clear displeasure and a desire to avoid it."
"People afflicted with this 蛊 (gǔ) poison, in addition to the symptoms, emit a smell akin to stink bugs."
"I assumed that since we are in the Liu family's living room, there would certainly be no stink bugs present, hence my question."
Lin Chen appeared timid and quickly explained what he knew.
"You mean, I've been afflicted with 蛊 (gǔ) poison, not some sort of restriction?"
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Liu Guozhu narrowed his eyes, and a flicker of killing intent flashed within them.
He had sought many experts back then and was finally told by a rogue cultivator that he had a bloodline restriction. He never expected to receive such a different explanation now!
"This... Elder Liu, I do not understand what a 'restriction' is, but if your symptoms match, then I can treat this 蛊 (gǔ) poison!"
Lin Chen deliberately feigned ignorance, a pretense that completely fooled Liu Guozhu and Dean Zhou.
"Where is your family's ancestral medical book? Let me see it!"
Hearing Lin Chen's explanation, Elder Liu became even more impatient and pressed Lin Chen for the book.
"This... Elder Liu, when I was ten years old, a fire broke out in my home, and the medical books were burned."
"But Elder Liu, rest assured, the medical knowledge recorded within them is all in my mind. As long as Elder Liu trusts me, I can certainly cure you."
Lin Chen remained humble and cupped his hands towards Liu Guozhu again.
A fire had indeed occurred at his home when he was ten.
However, so much time had passed that he himself could barely remember what had been burned.
If these two wanted to investigate, they would have no starting point.
"How about this, Elder Liu. If you don't believe me, you can first find some stink bugs and soak their bladders in wine. Drinking it can alleviate the symptoms."
To gain Elder Liu's trust, Lin Chen directly offered a method.