"That's right, he's the divine physician I invited!"
Xiao Jianren said, "Although Jiang Yi isn't as famous as Divine Physician Yan, his medical skills are definitely superior to Divine Physician Yan's."
Xiao Jianren, unwilling to be outdone, began to praise Jiang Yi's medical skills.
He wanted to put Divine Physician Yan to shame.
As a result, it only drew hearty laughter from everyone.
"Xiao Jianren, I really don't know where you get the nerve to say such a thing!"
Xiao Wenbin looked at Xiao Jianren and burst out laughing, "Divine Physician Yan's medical skills are known to all. You dare to boast that his skills are superior to Divine Physician Yan's, it's simply ridiculous."
Everyone also chimed in.
"Xiao Jianren, this is not a place for you to brag. If this kid Jiang Yi can't cure the Old Master later, you'll truly become a joke!"
"This kid Jiang Yi probably doesn't even know how to treat illnesses, yet he dares to call himself a divine physician."
"Exactly, in my opinion, this kid is just a swindler. Xiao Jianren, you've been tricked!"
...
As they discussed, they laughed heartily.
Xiao Jianren's face turned ashen.
Jiang Yi, however, remained calm.
Medical skills are not proven by words, but by true ability.
"Xiao Jianren, this matter concerns the Old Master's life. Your boasting is useless!"
Xiao Defu looked at Xiao Jianren and said, "We don't dare to let this kid treat the Old Master. What if he not only fails to cure the Old Master but worsens his condition? That would be a real problem!"
"Why don't you go back and find someone who understands medicine to treat the Old Master."
These words angered Xiao Jianren greatly.
He knew that Xiao Wenbin and Xiao Defu were in cahoots.
They were clearly colluding to mock him.
"Don't judge a book by its cover. I've personally witnessed Jiang Yi's medical skills. I'll let you see what true medical skill is later," Xiao Jianren said coldly.
Upon hearing this, disdain filled everyone's faces.
Jiang Yi remained calm.
He didn't care at all about who would cure Old Master Xiao.
Even if Divine Physician Yan cured him, it wouldn't affect his plan.
His goal was to make Old Master Xiao wake up.
Once Old Master Xiao woke up and knew his granddaughter was still alive, he would absolutely not allow anyone else to be the head of the Xiao family.
"Jiang Yi must be allowed to treat the Old Master first this time!"
Xiao Jianren scanned the crowd and said, "Otherwise, I won't let this matter rest."
"Hmph!"
Xiao Wenbin snorted, stared at Xiao Jianren, and asked, "On what grounds? In terms of medical skill, Jiang Yi is inferior to Divine Physician Yan. Whoever has superior skills must be allowed to treat first."
This matter concerned the position of family head, and Xiao Wenbin dared not be careless.
Although Xiao Wenbin verbally dismissed Jiang Yi's skills, he knew in his heart that Jiang Yi's medical abilities were also extraordinary.
Therefore, Xiao Wenbin would never allow Jiang Yi to treat Old Master Xiao first.
"How about this, let's let everyone vote to decide, what do you say?" Xiao Defu proposed.
"Agreed!"
Xiao Wenbin readily agreed.
"I object!"
Xiao Jianren declared, "Many people in our family are Xiao Wenbin's people. If we vote, won't I be at a disadvantage?"
Xiao Defu ignored Xiao Jianren and turned his gaze to the crowd, asking, "Everyone, does anyone else object to this matter?"
No one spoke.
Seeing this, Xiao Defu and Xiao Wenbin showed a hint of smugness.
No objections meant everyone was on their side.
This was not surprising at all.
The crowd did not have confidence in Jiang Yi's medical skills; they had confidence in Divine Physician Yan's. Once Divine Physician Yan cured the Old Master, Xiao Wenbin would become the head of the Xiao family, and Xiao Wenbin would have the final say in all Xiao family matters from then on.
The members of the Xiao family, at this moment, naturally dared not offend Xiao Wenbin and Xiao Defu.
"Since there are no objections, then this matter is settled. Divine Physician Yan will treat the Old Master first. If Divine Physician Yan cannot cure him, then Jiang Yi will treat him," Xiao Defu announced.
"Yes! Divine Physician Yan must treat first!" everyone said in unison.
Xiao Jianren felt helpless, but there was nothing he could do.
He had offended too many people in the past, and no one chose to stand by him.
Xiao Jianren was not foolish; he knew his current situation was not good.
"I object!"
A voice suddenly rang out from outside the hall.
Everyone turned their heads towards the direction of the sound.
A sumptuously dressed noblewoman entered, her face filled with anger.
Upon seeing this middle-aged woman, many people frowned.
Xiao Jianren's expression also turned somewhat grim.
"Who is she?" Jiang Yi asked Xiao Jianren.
"She is the Old Master's youngest daughter, Xiao Cuiying, and also the aunt of Xiao Wenbin and myself."
Xiao Jianren replied.
Afterward, Xiao Jianren explained the affairs of the Xiao family.
Jiang Yi understood after listening!
It turned out that Old Master Xiao had four children. The eldest son was Xiao Jianren's father, while Xiao Wenbin's father was Xiao Defu, and the third son was Ye Yanran's father.
Xiao Cuiying was Old Master Xiao's youngest daughter.
Jiang Yi smiled faintly. This Xiao family was indeed prosperous.
"Why are you here?"
Xiao Defu's gaze fell on Xiao Cuiying, and he said indifferently, "You are already married and no longer part of our Xiao family. As the saying goes, a married daughter is like spilled water. What right does an outsider like you have to meddle in our Xiao family's affairs?"
"Even if I'm married, I still carry the Xiao surname."
Xiao Cuiying said coldly, "With me here today, anyone who dares to cause trouble for the Old Master, I will fight them to the death."
Seeing that Xiao Cuiying was serious, everyone frowned.
They all knew Xiao Cuiying's temper.
"Fourth Sister, we are finding a divine physician to treat the Old Master, which is for his own good! Don't you want to see the Old Master wake up?" Xiao Defu took a deep breath.
"Of course, I want the Old Master to wake up, but I don't trust you," Xiao Cuiying stated coldly.
"Do you think we would harm the Old Master?" Xiao Defu asked indignantly.
"Wouldn't you?"
Xiao Cuiying retorted.
"You can't just say such things. How could we possibly harm the Old Master?" Xiao Defu said sternly.
"Hmph!"
Xiao Cuiying snorted coldly.
"The Old Master's current state is because you harmed him. You killed Third Brother's family and then brought the Old Master to this state!"
"Over twenty years have passed, but I remember some things very clearly. I don't have evidence now, but sooner or later, I will find the evidence and bring the culprits to justice."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Defu's expression changed.