Soon, Nalan Mingyue shook her head, dismissing her own thought.
If Lu Pan was the Divine Physician Lu she was looking for, why didn't he say so from the start? There seemed to be no need to hide it.
"Old Zhang, is the medicinal wine the young friend mentioned easy to prepare?" Qin Xiao's desire for a drink surged as soon as he heard about it.
"Other than Dragon Wither Grass, the rest are ordinary medicinal ingredients. It might take a few days." Zhang Jingtao looked at Qin Xiao, who was clearly craving alcohol, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
As he spoke, Zhang Jingtao turned to Lu Pan, his expression pleading. "Young friend, besides this medicinal wine, regarding Old Qin's failing health..."
"Ah, Old Zhang, it's already good enough that the young friend can help me with my drinking problem. Don't trouble him further."
Qin Xiao quickly stopped Zhang Jingtao. His body was already riddled with flaws, and even Zhang Jingtao couldn't help him. How could Lu Pan, so young, possibly have a solution?
"Extending lifespan by ten years is not a problem," Lu Pan said faintly after Qin Xiao finished speaking.
His calm and casual tone stunned everyone.
Not a year or half a year, but ten years of extended life!
"You're bragging!" Yanzi couldn't help but mutter softly.
In her opinion, Lu Pan was just using this opportunity to boast and gain Qin Xiao's favor.
"Yanzi, don't speak nonsense!" Nalan Mingyue warned.
"Young friend, please don't joke with this old bones of mine." Qin Xiao recovered and chuckled, "Being able to have a drink is already satisfying for me!"
Saying that, he turned to Zhang Jingtao. "Old Zhang, please see the young friend out for me. I'm feeling a bit tired."
Qin Xiao didn't believe Lu Pan could extend his life by ten years. When he first retired from the military, he had seen all the famous doctors in the capital.
Even the most skilled physicians in the medical field dared not make such bold claims.
They had all been helpless, so he chose to return to Qingcheng, where he had first joined the army, hoping to live out his remaining years in peace.
"Old Qin, let the young friend try. Legend has it that the Grand Unity Profound Gate Needle can bring the dead back to life!"
Zhang Jingtao had gone to great lengths to invite Lu Pan, so he couldn't let him leave so easily.
"Please, young friend, make an attempt!" Zhang Jingtao, fearing Qin Xiao would refuse, implored Lu Pan again.
Qin Xiao sighed. Not wanting to disappoint his old friend's good intentions, he said to Lu Pan, "Fine, then I'll trouble you to give it a try..."
Lu Pan, however, shook his head at that moment. "Sorry, I've changed my mind."
Since Qin Xiao didn't want him to treat him, he wouldn't.
He wouldn't just jump to help based on a few words from Zhang Jingtao. What did that make him, Lu Pan?
After all, how many princes and nobles worldwide had spent fortunes and begged him to treat them, only to be met with refusal!
Qin Xiao was taken aback, but then he laughed. "The young friend certainly has a temper. If you don't want to treat, then don't. Old Zhang, please see the guest out."
Zhang Jingtao opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
"I knew he was bluffing, putting on a show!" Yanzi pouted and slandered Lu Pan next to Nalan Mingyue.
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Pan moved swiftly and tapped Yanzi on the shoulder with a finger.
"What are you doing?" Nalan Mingyue exclaimed in alarm.
Lu Pan's expression was cold. He didn't spare Nalan Mingyue any pleasantries and said sternly, "This is a lesson for her. If there's a next time, don't blame me for being merciless!"
With that, Lu Pan walked out of the room.
"Mmm mmm..."
Yanzi tried to shout, but found she could only make muffled sounds, as if her vocal cords had been sealed.
"Mmm mmm mmm..."
Yanzi looked at Nalan Mingyue anxiously, her face turning red.
Seeing this, Nalan Mingyue quickly chased after Lu Pan and blocked his path. "Stop, what did you do to Yanzi?"
Lu Pan frowned, looking at the blocking Nalan Mingyue with annoyance. "What? You're asking me what I did? Heh, Nalan Mingyue, if you blame anyone, blame her loose tongue. I merely sealed her vocal acupoints for seven days to teach her a lesson."
Nalan Mingyue hadn't expected Lu Pan to actually know the legendary acupoint sealing techniques. Remembering that Yanzi was in the wrong first, she softened her tone.
"Yanzi was in the wrong first. I apologize to you on her behalf."
"No need!" Lu Pan said coldly. "Get out of the way!"
"Release the acupoint first!" Nalan Mingyue stood her ground.
"Are you sure you won't move?" Lu Pan narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint appearing.
"I won't!" Nalan Mingyue was fearless.
The next moment, before she could react, Lu Pan struck like lightning, pointing a finger between her breasts!
"You..."
Nalan Mingyue was about to retaliate but found herself unable to move her entire body.
"What did you do to me?" Nalan Mingyue glared at Lu Pan.
Lu Pan stepped forward, pinched Nalan Mingyue's chin, and gazed at her sun-kissed face. He smiled and teased, "Tsk tsk, it's a good thing you broke off the engagement. Otherwise, marrying a woman like you and seeing that cold,阎罗-like face every day would be quite a buzzkill!"
Nalan Mingyue became enraged, her eyes widening. "Lu, you're asking for death!"
"Mmm mmm!" Yanzi grew anxious and attacked Lu Pan.
Bang—
Lu Pan kicked out, sending Yanzi flying.
Zhang Jingtao, watching from the side, was stunned but wisely stepped aside, choosing not to speak.
Let the young people settle their own affairs.
"My patience is limited. If it were someone else, she would have died four or five times over by now!" Lu Pan stared at Nalan Mingyue's furious face, his tone unfriendly.
As Lu Pan spoke, waves of heat sprayed onto Nalan Mingyue's face, making her cheeks burn.
"Remember, if there's a next time, it won't just be sealing her vocal acupoints." Lu Pan traced Nalan Mingyue's hot cheek with his finger, a hint of a wicked smile appearing. "Your subordinate made a mistake, and you won't be exempt from punishment!"
Saying that, Lu Pan's hand slid down to Nalan Mingyue's waist. Feeling her firm muscles, he teased, "Nice feel. See you later!"
Lu Pan withdrew his hand, waved goodbye to Nalan Mingyue, and left quickly.
Fifteen minutes later, Nalan Mingyue's acupoints finally unsealed on their own.
Her delicate body trembled, and her face was filled with coldness. "Damn it! Lu Pan, I will not rest until I'm through with you!"
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Purple Maple Villa.
"Rourou, I told you that person is a liar. We've knocked on the door for half the morning, and there's still no one there!"
Liu Meng watched Qian Rourou, who was still persistent after knocking on the door all morning.
"No," Qian Rourou shook her head. "I checked Purple Maple Villa. This villa is very special. He wouldn't lie to me."
"Oh, my Rourou, don't be so foolish." Liu Meng shook her head repeatedly, feeling that Lu Pan was just playing a joke on Qian Rourou. "By the way, the Pearl Liner is docked in Qingcheng for the next couple of days. Let's go have some fun for a few days."
"What's so fun about the Pearl Liner?" Qian Rourou looked helplessly at her best friend, who only wanted to have fun.
"Oh, come on, the Pearl Liner's operator in China is your Qian family, so naturally, you don't find it fun. But I've never had the chance to play on it before."
Liu Meng piteously pulled Qian Rourou's hand. "Rourou, please take me to play on it for a couple of days!"
"Alright, alright. After I meet the gentleman, I'll take you to play for a couple of days. Oh... you're making me dizzy."
Qian Rourou couldn't refuse her best friend and reluctantly agreed.
Just then, several cars drove up, directly blocking the entrance to Purple Maple Villa.