Romantic Medical Immortal

"Without that batch of medicinal herbs, I can’t make the Cooling Scar Cream. The best effect is achieved when the ointment is applied right after the toxins are cleared from these patients’ bodies, so there’s no point in me staying here."

Yang Cheng was worried that the people he sent out wouldn’t bring back the herbs, so he might as well go himself to prevent any mishaps.

"But this..."

Kong Jingshan was still hesitating as Yang Cheng had already reached the center of the corridor.

Everyone’s eyes were on him when he loudly announced, "Everyone, I’ve run out of ointment. I must bring back the herbs, make them into an ointment, and then continue treating the patients."

"Please, all family members, rest assured. I guarantee that none of the patients will be in life-threatening danger. I hope the families will stay by the patients’ sides and not let any villains take advantage."

Yang Cheng needed to leave to retrieve the herbs, but he was also worried this was a tactic to draw the tiger away from the mountain. If someone poisoned the patients again, in their current state, they definitely wouldn’t hold out until he returned.

"Xiaochen, you can go without worry. I’ll take care of things here. I’ll call some people over to guard these wards. Not even a fly will be allowed in."

Kong Jingshan stepped forward and patted his shoulder.

"Alright! Lin Wen, come with me. We’ll be back soon."

After Yang Cheng said this, he grabbed Lin Wen and hurriedly left.

Once he had completely disappeared, everyone finally reacted. However, they had no choice, since only Yang Cheng could treat this illness right now.

"Sigh! He still needs to make the medicine when he gets back. Looks like my wife won’t be treated anytime soon. I might as well go back to the ward and stay with her."

"My number is almost at the end, it’s not going to be today."

The family members were all anxious, while Madam Gong was even more furious. She stomped into the ward in her high heels and slammed the door hard.

"Lizhu, what’s wrong?"

Gong Jian was sitting next to her, in a video conference. Seeing Madam Gong storm in angrily, he quickly put his work aside.

"It’s that little doctor again. He said they’re out of herbs and went to get some. With so many people in the Kong Family, why does it have to be him?"

"I think he’s just dragging his feet on purpose! Now, our son might not even get treated tomorrow and will suffer for a couple more days."

Madam Gong spoke angrily, then her eyes reddened.

"Our son has taken the Antitoxic Pill, and his condition has improved a lot. Plus, that young man said our son’s life is not in danger, so don’t worry."

Gong Jian gently reassured her, held her in his arms, and comforted her for a while before she calmed down.

...

Meanwhile, in the outskirts of Zhonghai.

Several off-road vehicles surrounded the two cars from the Kong Family in the middle, completely blocking their path.

When they left this morning, Kong Lingwen had specially sent a few people with Wen Xu to ensure his and the herbs’ safety. Who knew that the other party would send even more people, armed with guns, leaving them powerless to resist.

"Get out of the car!"

A blonde man walked up to the car and shouted, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, his eyes full of provocation.

"Gentlemen, if it’s money you’re after, we can negotiate."

Wen Xu forced himself to speak calmly, trying to stall for time, hoping the young lady would send reinforcements quickly.

"Hell no, we don’t want your damn money. You know damn well what we want!"

The blonde cursed and pounded on the car window, making a thumping sound.

"I’m telling you, don’t be a fool. Either get out and hand over everything in the car, or I’ll shoot you dead right now!"

The black muzzle pointed at Wen Xu; his heart immediately raced. After hesitating for a moment, he still gritted his teeth and got out of the car.

As soon as the car door opened, the blonde grabbed Wen Xu’s collar and roughly pulled him out.

Wen Xu was just a steward and had no combat power. Staggering from the pull, he barely steadied himself by holding onto the car.

Seeing that he got out, the others in the car also scrambled out. As soon as their feet touched the ground, they were immediately subdued by this group, their hands tied behind their backs with ropes.

At this moment, a nearby off-road vehicle’s door opened, and a tall man stepped out.

Wen Xu could tell that this man was the leader of the group, so he spoke up: "Brother, if you were hired by Cao Ruibin, I can offer you double the price."

The leader sized up Wen Xu, then sneered, "I want a billion, transfer it to me now, and I’ll let you go. How about it?"

"I don’t have that much, but I can call the young lady and have her negotiate with you."

Even though Wen Xu considered this price astronomical, he didn’t refuse. He had to stabilize these men first.

Smack!

Before he’d finished speaking, the blonde slapped Wen Xu hard.

"Damn it! We know you want to call and give them a heads-up!"

Wen Xu felt his cheek burning and his mouth full of blood. He looked coldly at the blonde.

"What are you staring at? Wanna lose an eye!"

Seeing Wen Xu’s defiant look, the blonde raised his hand to hit again, but the leader waved him off.

"We’re not short on money; we need backing. Since we’ve already sided with the Cao Family, we can’t take the Kong Family’s money. Otherwise, how could we survive afterward?"

With that, the leader signaled to his subordinates.

They immediately rushed to the car, opened the trunk, revealing boxes of locked herbs inside.

"Stop that! These are lifesaving herbs!"

Wen Xu struggled mightily, trying to stop them but was powerless, watching helplessly as they pried open the locks with crowbars.

"Pour gasoline and burn them all."

The leader gave the order, and his subordinates started to bring out gasoline cans.

"If you destroy the Kong Family’s herbs, aren’t you afraid of their retribution? Cao Ruibin is just a nouveau riche; what right does he have to fight the Kong Family!"

Wen Xu gritted his teeth and shouted, his gaze fixed on the leader.

"Cao Ruibin is different now, whereas the Kong Family has declined. You need to face reality."

The leader replied disdainfully, then the blonde began punching and kicking Wen Xu, finally pointing a gun at his forehead.

"You filthy dog looking to die! Still have the nerve to yell at our boss!"

The blonde yelled, then spat on Wen Xu’s face.

Wen Xu stood rigidly, not daring to dodge, as cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

He had worked for the Kong Family for many years, but it was the first time a gun had been pointed at his head. The fear of impending death made his mind go blank.

He slowly closed his eyes, hoping the shot wouldn’t hurt too much.

The expected pain didn’t come; instead, his face was wet. Opening his eyes, he found water squirting from the blonde’s gun.

"Hahaha! Fool! A water gun made you this cowardly!"

The blonde laughed wildly, and the surrounding people joined in uproarious laughter.