"Oh? Someone that amazing?"
Hearing Zhou Qing's words, Lin Chen felt relieved, and a sliver of curiosity was piqued. He had seen the bodyguards downstairs earlier; they were all strong and armed. It was clear the boss behind them was no ordinary person. Yet, such individuals were willing to kneel at the doorstep for two to three days. This doctor must possess some extraordinary abilities!
"Of course. The one living on the top floor is Doctor Zhu from Huichuntang."
"Doctor Zhu is undoubtedly the foremost renowned physician in our Zhejiang province."
"However, Doctor Zhu is a man of low profile and has some peculiar rules. Even if a patient were to die before his eyes, if his conditions aren't met, he simply won't make a move!" Aunt Zhou explained to Lin Chen as she brought out some washed fruits.
"No way? In this day and age, there are such interesting people?" Hearing this, Lin Chen's interest grew even further. In today's world, money could make the devil run errands, and a doctor's duty was to save lives and heal injuries. How peculiar could a doctor be to watch a patient die right before them?
"Absolutely. But Doctor Zhu's reputation is excellent. Those he's unwilling to treat are never good people!" Zhou Qing said matter-of-factly, clearly holding the so-called Doctor Zhu in high regard.
"Is that so? I see." Lin Chen nodded after hearing Zhou Qing's explanation. It made sense; if someone was a disaster to the nation and its people, no amount of money would compel him to save them.
"And what's most incredible is that before treating anyone, Doctor Zhu casts a divination for them."
"If the person is deemed good, not only will he treat them, but if they face financial difficulties, Doctor Zhu will even waive medical fees." Zhou Qing's eyes sparkled as she explained to Lin Chen.
"You don't say? He can even tell fortunes?" Hearing this, Lin Chen's curiosity was completely ignited. He was now considered one of the masters in the cultivation world, yet genuine fortune-tellers were exceedingly rare. This Doctor Zhu, however, could select his patients through divination. It was undeniable that he possessed some skill! The more he understood about cultivation, the more he realized that techniques like divination, which could alter fate, required exceptionally high talent from the practitioner. Since Doctor Zhu had such abilities, perhaps it was time for him to seek an audience.
"Alright, alright, enough chatting. Come eat some fruit."
"Qingqing, come with me to buy groceries. Let Xiao Chen taste your cooking." Aunt Zhou's family was very hospitable, and Lin Chen didn't stand on ceremony. The two families had known each other for over twenty years; they naturally considered each other family.
The next morning, Lin Chen went downstairs to stretch his body and happened to see a group of people coming out of the building. A group of bodyguards in black surrounded an elderly couple, speaking to them incessantly.
"Doctor Zhu, my boss is truly a good person."
"He has sponsored dozens of orphanages nationwide and often engages in public welfare. He has saved no less than eight thousand, if not ten thousand, people."
"Please consider carefully and come to Jingdu with me." A bespectacled man pleaded with the elderly couple.
Hearing this, Lin Chen knew without a doubt that the elderly couple must be the renowned physician from Zhejiang, living on their top floor, whom Zhou Qing had mentioned.
"Begone, begone! Your so-called boss abandoned his wife and children for wealth and status. He is not worthy of this old man's help!" Despite the bespectacled man's earnest pleas, Doctor Zhu said with utter disgust. One of the types of people Zhu Wanfeng detested most in his life was men who abandoned their families. How could he possibly agree to treat such a person now?
"Doctor Zhu, please reconsider! I have been begging you for three days and three nights."
"If you still refuse, don't blame me for resorting to other means!" The bespectacled man gritted his teeth and stamped his foot, a hint of ruthlessness appearing in his expression. Their boss was critically ill, with at most two to three years left to live. They had sought out countless renowned physicians nationwide, all to no avail. The only hope was this legendary physician from Zhejiang, whom they had yet to consult. They knew that with Doctor Zhu's skills, he was considered among the best nationwide. However, he was discreet and disliked fame and fortune, which was why he still lived in such an old neighborhood. Yet, this old man was too stubborn. Even after kneeling and begging for three days and nights, and offering an exorbitant consultation fee, he remained unmoved. If Doctor Zhu still refused to help, for their boss's safety, they would have to resort to kidnapping!
"Oh? Resort to other means? Is that so?" Hearing the bespectacled man's words, Doctor Zhu let out a cold chuckle, a trace of contempt appearing in his eyes as he looked at the man. Lin Chen also keenly sensed Doctor Zhu's cultivation subtly emanating, revealing him to be a Qi Condensation stage cultivator! It made sense, though; given Doctor Zhu's miraculous divination skills, having some cultivation techniques was quite plausible. However, the bodyguards, despite their imposing physiques, were just ordinary people without spiritual energy. If they truly intended to lay hands on the divine doctor Zhu, they were hardly qualified!
"Hey! You scoundrels, what do you think you're doing?" However, just as the bespectacled man and his group were about to make a move, a sharp shout rang out. Zhou Qing, dressed in sportswear, stepped forward and placed herself protectively in front of Doctor Zhu and his wife.
"Little girl, get out of the way! I advise you not to meddle in other people's business!" Seeing someone dare to block him at this moment, the bespectacled man became enraged. No matter what, he had to bring this divine doctor back today!
"Hmph, this is a society governed by law. You are trying to kidnap in broad daylight. I'm telling you, there are police patrols nearby!" Zhou Qing snorted, showing no fear.
"Police? Heh, little girl, it seems you don't understand our identities well enough?" The bespectacled man sneered, clearly not taking the police seriously.
"Oh? Is that so? How about we get to know each other properly, then?" Fearing Zhou Qing might get hurt, Lin Chen stepped forward. He could tell that ever since Zhou Qing appeared, the old man called Doctor Zhu had reined in his aura and had no intention of acting. Lin Chen was a cultivator, but Zhou Qing was an ordinary person. If these burly men were to injure her, he wouldn't be able to explain it to his mother!
"What? Who do you think you are?" Seeing Lin Chen step forward again, the bespectacled man was thoroughly enraged.
"Hmm? You..." However, as the bespectacled man's gaze landed on Lin Chen's face, he froze. This person looked so familiar...