Chapter 91: Thanks to Divine Doctor Xue
Hu Yidao’s eyes lit up. Divine Doctor Xue truly lived up to his reputation as one of Dragon Country’s three great Divine Doctors, spotting something unusual right away!
"The Third, did you hear Divine Doctor Xue? From now on, don’t let Old Master eat any cold or chilled fruits, especially mulberries!"
"Understood."
Hu Yidao then asked, "Divine Doctor Xue, are there any other problems with my father?"
"According to his pulse, Old Master Hu caught a chill a few days ago. Although he seems to have recovered, there are still some cold toxins lingering in his body. He’ll need some warming medicine to expel the cold."
"Your insight is brilliant, Divine Doctor Xue. A week ago, my father was fishing by the pond and accidentally fell in. He did indeed catch a chill. Is there anything else?"
"Old Master Hu’s pulse alternates between rapid and faint. This is a sign of fright. We must go to the place where he was startled and perform a soul-summoning ritual. There’s wisdom in the traditions our ancestors left us."
’Frightened?’
Hu Yidao and Hu Sanqiang subconsciously glanced at each other. ’This Divine Doctor Xue really has some skills!’
Three days ago, the family dog had suddenly gone berserk, broken its leash, and charged straight for the old master. Although the dog was quickly subdued, it had given Old Master Hu quite a scare.
"Divine Doctor Xue, you truly deserve your title as one of Dragon Country’s three great Divine Doctors! You’re spot on about everything! It seems there’s hope for my father’s recovery!"
Divine Doctor Xue stroked his beard with a reserved air. "First, we’ll perform the soul-summoning to calm his fright. Then, I’ll use acupuncture to expel the fire toxins. Finally, we’ll supplement this with medicinal soup. After one course of treatment, Old Master Hu will be fully recovered!"
Hu Yidao and Hu Sanqiang were ecstatic. They bowed deeply to Divine Doctor Xue. "Thank you, Divine Doctor Xue!"
"Master Dao, Master Gun, please, there’s no need for such formalities. You flatter an old man like me."
Standing to the side, Gu Chen trembled with excitement. ’Divine Doctor Xue is incredible! As soon as Old Master Hu is cured, it’ll be Cheng Yuan’s death sentence!’
Gu Chen shot a vicious glare at Cheng Yuan, as if condemning him to death.
"Divine Doctor Xue, we’ll go perform the soul-summoning for Old Master Hu right now."
With that, Hu Yidao gently lifted the old master into his arms.
Cheng Yuan quickly stopped Hu Yidao, his voice grave. "Master Dao, you can’t rashly perform a soul-summoning! If you do, Old Master Hu’s condition will rapidly deteriorate!"
Hu Yidao froze. "What do you mean?"
"The primary cause of Old Master Hu’s condition isn’t fright, nor is it a chill. The previous doctor was correct that he isn’t sick, just physically weak. However, that was only half right."
Cheng Yuan’s words infuriated Divine Doctor Xue. ’Is this brat questioning me?’
’When it comes to Mystical Techniques, perhaps I’m not his match. But when it comes to medical skill, I, Xue Mowen, have never feared anyone!’
"Then why don’t you tell us? What is the primary cause of Old Master Hu’s condition?"
"Old Master Hu isn’t sick. He’s being eroded by Evil Qi!"
’Evil Qi?’
Xue Mowen scoffed in disbelief. The Hu Mansion’s Feng Shui Formation was profound; he hadn’t sensed a trace of Evil Qi.
With a light flick of his sleeve, Xue Mowen couldn’t be bothered to deal with Cheng Yuan.
Hu Yidao was also displeased. When the Hu Mansion was built, he had hired a grandmaster to set up an excellent Feng Shui Formation. How could there be any Evil Qi?
Gu Chen finally found his chance to bad-mouth Cheng Yuan. "Cheng Yuan," he said coldly, "you’re a barefoot doctor who’s never been to medical school and has no license to practice. What gives you the right to question Divine Doctor Xue? Are you afraid he’ll actually cure Old Master Hu?"
’This kid is a barefoot doctor?’
’No wonder he’s spouting such nonsense!’
Hu Yidao’s expression darkened as he looked coldly at Hu Sanqiang. "The Third, who brought this kid here?"
Seeing his older brother’s anger, Hu Sanqiang grew a little flustered. "Manwen and Duoduo brought him."
"Manwen and Duoduo are young and don’t know better. Are you going to fool around with them too?"
"Brother, I was wrong..." Hu Sanqiang lowered his head.
Since it was the Third who had brought him, Hu Yidao didn’t throw Cheng Yuan out directly. He just let out a cold snort, then turned to Xue Mowen. "Divine Doctor Xue, this way, please."
Cheng Yuan wanted to stop them again, but Hu Yidao shot him an expressionless glance, and a shockingly powerful aura instantly forced him back!
Cheng Yuan’s face fell. ’An Innate Grandmaster is terrifyingly strong!’
In front of Hu Yidao, he didn’t stand a chance!
Xue Mowen nodded slightly and followed Hu Yidao.
Gu Chen gave Cheng Yuan a provocative look. ’That kid was definitely panicking just now, terrified that Divine Doctor Xue would cure Old Master Hu and that I would earn Master Dao’s favor.’
’From this, it’s clear that the powers behind this kid are wary of Master Dao!’
Cheng Yuan sighed. Since Hu Yidao’s mind was made up, he would just have to do his best to mitigate the damage. ’I hope Old Master Hu can get through this by some stroke of luck!’
Seeing that things weren’t going well, Shen Manwen whispered, "Brother Cheng, Uncle Hu doesn’t seem to think much of you. What should we do?"
"Don’t worry. Everything is under control."
Completely unbothered by the disdain, Cheng Yuan followed after Hu Yidao.
Hu Sanqiang was speechless. ’This kid surnamed Cheng is completely clueless. Does he really think my older brother is good-tempered?’
Hu Sanqiang quickly stopped Cheng Yuan. "Xiaocheng, my brother is already getting angry. Why don’t you head back for now?"
Cheng Yuan shook his head without hesitation. "Third Uncle, I know you mean well, but I can’t leave! I’m a doctor. I can’t just stand by and watch a patient’s life fall into danger!"
Hu Sanqiang rolled his eyes, speechless. ’This kid is really pushing it, isn’t he?’
"If you insist on staying, I won’t try to persuade you. But my brother’s temper isn’t as good as mine. Once you anger him, even I won’t be able to save you. You’re on your own."
"Thank you for the warning, Third Uncle."
Soon, the group arrived at the spot where Old Master Hu had been frightened.
"Divine Doctor Xue, this is where my father was startled. Please begin the soul-summoning ritual."
Divine Doctor Xue nodded slightly. His spirit had been shaken, and he couldn’t use his Spiritual Power for combat for the time being, but a small matter like summoning a soul was still manageable.
"Master Dao, may I have the old master’s name?"
Hu Yidao’s expression was a bit awkward, but for his father’s sake, he couldn’t afford to be embarrassed.
"My father’s name is Hu Goudan."
’Hu Goudan??’
Everyone’s expression turned strange, but no one dared to laugh for fear of angering Hu Yidao.
Divine Doctor Xue’s expression remained solemn. He swiftly formed a hand seal and began chanting, "Wandering by the river of primordial chaos, with Vajra guardians on both sides. Soul from a thousand li, come forth! Return to your vessel with haste! Goudan, return!"
Cheng Yuan activated his Double Pupil and spotted a hazy gray figure next to Hu Yidao.
’This must be Old Master Hu’s Residual Soul.’
Just as Cheng Yuan had surmised, the Residual Soul had been wandering outside the body for too long and was now corroded by Evil Qi.
If it were forcibly summoned back now, it would definitely cause a backlash against the Main Soul!
Divine Doctor Xue didn’t have X-ray Vision and couldn’t see the Residual Soul; he could only vaguely sense its presence.
As he continued his chanting and hand seals, Divine Doctor Xue’s perception of the Residual Soul grew stronger.
Finally, Divine Doctor Xue confirmed the Residual Soul’s location!
Divine Doctor Xue reached out to grab the Residual Soul.
Normally, a human hand would pass right through a Residual Soul.
However, Divine Doctor Xue’s palm was suffused with dense Spiritual Power, allowing him to successfully grasp the Residual Soul.
Divine Doctor Xue quickly pressed the Residual Soul against Old Master Hu’s forehead.
SLIP!
The Residual Soul entered Old Master Hu’s body, slipping into his Sea of Consciousness.
The Main Soul in the Sea of Consciousness discovered the Residual Soul, rushed forward excitedly, and swallowed it in one gulp.
Having recovered his lost Residual Soul, Old Master Hu’s spirits lifted. He even managed to open his mouth and say with difficulty, "Ah Dao, I’m hungry."
Hearing the old master speak so suddenly, Hu Yidao and Hu Sanqiang trembled with excitement!
Hu Yidao and Hu Sanqiang simultaneously looked at Xue Mowen with immense gratitude. "The Hu Family will never forget this incredible kindness, Divine Doctor Xue! And Ah Chen, we brothers owe you a favor!"