The Wild Doctor and the Fair Beauty

"Including those three—"

Jiang Xinghai pointed to the three ice coffins in the cargo truck. "Patriarch Yan, you could say we've come with the utmost sincerity. Otherwise, why would we go through all the trouble of collecting the bodies of those three and bringing them to you in ice coffins so they can be properly buried?"

"Divine Doctor Jiang..." Yan Haifeng stared blankly at Jiang Xinghai, at a loss for words.

'In the end, it all comes down to my lack of strength!'

'They've bullied me right at my own doorstep, yet I can't even lash out on the spot!'

"Yes, Divine Doctor Jiang is right. My three brothers were overconfident and deserved to die. They shouldn't have disturbed Divine Doctor Jiang's peaceful cultivation. They're dead, so let them be dead." Yan Haifeng could only force a smile, feeling utterly helpless.

"It's good that Patriarch Yan knows his place. In that case, you should be clear about why Leng Ning and I have come, shouldn't you?" Jiang Xinghai changed the subject, staring intently at Yan Haifeng.

"Your purpose..."

Yan Haifeng was taken aback for a moment, then squeezed out another smile. "Let's not just stand around outside. We can talk inside. No matter what your purpose is for coming here, I believe I can give you a satisfactory answer."

'All I have to do now is lure Jiang Xinghai into the main hall.'

'Then, I'll smash a cup as the signal!'

'My second brother, Yan Hailong, will step in and subdue him!'

'But I can't kill him!'

Yan Haifeng was fuming internally!

His young wife, whom he had married later in life, was only in her thirties but was afflicted with a serious illness. She needed Jiang Xinghai to save her!

Otherwise, how could he possibly forgive this Jiang Xinghai, the man who had killed his three brothers and crippled his grandson?

"Let's go."

Jiang Xinghai didn't refuse. He took Leng Ning's arm, and they walked forward together.

Yan Haifeng walked in front, carrying the silent Yan Duo, his heart filled with unease.

Aside from their small group, everyone else, including the old butler, remained in the courtyard.

「The scene changed.」

Jiang Xinghai and Leng Ning had now followed Yan Haifeng into the living room.

Inside the living room.

A man in a white Tang suit stood in the middle of the room with his hands clasped behind his back, his head held high and chest puffed out, like a proud, solitary eagle.

His face was completely devoid of expression, like grim, black ice showing no signs of thawing.

He appeared to be standing casually, yet he gave off an overbearing and arrogant air.

This was the Yan Family's second-in-command, Yan Hailong. He had reached the late stage of the Creation Realm many years ago and was faintly showing signs of breaking through to the Celestial Destiny Realm!

"Second Brother, you..."

When Yan Haifeng saw that his second brother hadn't concealed himself but was instead standing openly in the hall, he couldn't help but be startled.

However, he instantly understood.

'If he were in that situation, would he be in any mood to hide after learning three of his brothers were dead and that his own grandson had been crippled?'

'Or perhaps, with his overwhelming strength, there was no need to hide in the first place!'

"Divine Doctor Jiang, this is my second brother, Yan Hailong." Upon entering, Yan Haifeng put on the smile of a host welcoming a guest.

Jiang Xinghai merely glanced at him before taking a seat with Leng Ning, uninvited.

"Second Brother, this is the renowned Divine Doctor Jiang." A bloodthirsty glint flashed in Yan Haifeng's eyes.

A moment ago, without Yan Hailong by his side, he could only be meek and subservient.

But now, things were different.

He had all the confidence he needed to stand tall!

"Second Master!"

At that moment, Yan Duo's gaze was fixed fervently on Yan Hailong.

"Du'Er, you have suffered."

Yan Hailong was a late-stage Creation Realm expert and had developed Divine Sense, so he was naturally aware of the gist of what had just happened outside.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have revealed himself so openly.

"Big Brother, do as you please."

Yan Hailong stood with his hands clasped behind his back the entire time, looking as if he could subdue Jiang Xinghai the instant he made a move.

"This damn bastard killed our three brothers and crippled Du'Er's limbs. He shouldn't be allowed to live!"

With his brother as his backing, Yan Haifeng finally revealed his true colors. He glared at Jiang Xinghai and enunciated each word, "However, considering you're a Divine Doctor, and an Alchemist at that, I can be merciful and spare your life!"

"And then?" Jiang Xinghai asked, unfazed.

Leng Ning, by his side, however, found her breathing becoming a little unsteady.

It couldn't be helped.

Yan Haifeng was at the Middle Stage of the Creation Realm, and Yan Hailong was even stronger, at the late stage of the Creation Realm!

The auras radiating from the two of them were simply too powerful!

However, Jiang Xinghai noticed this and quickly enveloped Leng Ning in a gentle stream of energy.

Leng Ning's spirits were instantly lifted.

"Hmph!"

Yan Haifeng waved his hand dismissively. "And then, you will first heal my wife. After that, I will guarantee you a life without worry, but your entire life will be confined to the grounds of my Yan Family!"

"You want to put me under house arrest in the Yan Family?" Jiang Xinghai sneered.

"Jiang Xinghai!"

Yan Haifeng snarled, baring his teeth, "If you weren't a Divine Doctor, you would have died the moment you stepped into this hall!"

He was, of course, referring to the presence of his brother, Yan Hailong.

"So, because I'm still useful to you, I don't have to die," Jiang Xinghai said in a low voice.

"You are extremely useful to me!"

Yan Haifeng couldn't help but laugh wildly. "Your identity as a Divine Doctor alone is of great use to me! You must understand, there are several old fossils in the Provincial City who suffer from hidden ailments. If I have you relieve them of their suffering, the status of my Yan Family will surely rise to another level!"