"I am not interested in the Divine Doctor's Hall," Lu Fan shook his head. "Dr. Chu, there's no need for this. With his condition, even the most skilled physicians at the Divine Doctor's Hall might not be able to cure him!"
"Mr. Lu can see the cause of the illness, so you must have a way to treat it!" Chu Guodong said repeatedly. "No matter the cost, I am willing, as long as the Chu family has an heir!"
Chu Guodong's expression was serious. It was not easy for him to have a son in his old age. Over the years, he had sought solutions in many places without any progress. Chu Jingtian's internal coldness was worsening, and if it wasn't treated soon, his life would be in danger.
Lu Fan remained silent and turned to leave. This matter had nothing to do with him. Although a doctor should have a benevolent heart, it also depended on the person. Besides, with so many patients in the world, he couldn't possibly save them all.
"Mr. Lu, I beg you!" Chu Guodong suddenly knelt down. "As long as you can cure Xiao Tian's illness and save his life, I am willing to be your ox or horse!"
"If you knew this would happen, why did you act like this before?" Xiao Qi frowned. "At the Hua Dong Hotel, you spoke disrespectfully. Later, at the Divine Doctor's Hall, your son drove us out without any reason, chilling our hearts."
"Mr. Lu is magnanimous, and the Chu family will never dare to neglect you in the future!" Chu Guodong quickly kowtowed. "I only beg Mr. Lu to save my son's life."
"Brother Lu Fan, why don't you agree?" Lin Ke interjected. "He's already very old and quite pitiful. It wouldn't be right to just watch him die."
Lu Fan nodded. "Since you've said so much, I'll give it a try!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Guodong prostrated himself. "Thank you, sir, thank you for not holding grudges!"
"Let me be clear, I don't have absolute certainty. Whether I can save his life depends on his fate," Lu Fan said frankly. "The coldness within him is no ordinary matter!"
"Mr. Lu, please rest assured. I am well aware of this matter," Chu Guodong nodded. "Whether it succeeds or not, Mr. Lu will be a benefactor to my Chu family!"
Lu Fan nodded and didn't dwell on it too much. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Moreover, Chu Guodong was so sincere, kneeling for his son. If Lu Fan refused, wouldn't he be too heartless?
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the Divine Doctor's Hall. Inside, Chu Jingtian looked dejected. Ever since he learned of his son's condition, he had been in low spirits.
He had excelled in his studies from a young age and had entered the ranks of traditional Chinese medicine, becoming a well-known little divine doctor. He never expected that his life would end prematurely in the near future.
This was undoubtedly a huge blow to a young man, otherwise, he wouldn't be so dispirited.
"Xiao Tian, pay your respects to Mr. Lu!" Chu Guodong said. "I apologize for his previous rudeness; my discipline was insufficient!"
Chu Jingtian was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected his father to actually find Lu Fan.
"Mr. Lu, it was my fault before!" Chu Jingtian quickly cupped his fists. "I hope Mr. Lu can save my life!"
"If it weren't for your father's sincerity, I would never have come back!" Lu Fan said coldly.
After all, Lu Fan was no ordinary person. Being expelled from the medical hall, how could he easily return?
"I was foolish before. I hope Mr. Lu can overlook my past mistakes!" Chu Jingtian quickly cupped his fists.
Lu Fan waved his hand. "Prepare a room, and also a bathtub. Fill the bathtub with hot water!"
"I'll prepare it immediately!" Chu Guodong nodded, a look of joy appearing on his face.
Shortly after, Chu Jingtian entered the room and lay down on the bed, taking off his shirt.
Lu Fan held silver needles in his hand, with a hidden force surging in his palm. At that moment, the needles floated in the air and pierced into Chu Jingtian.
Chu Jingtian, feeling groggy, directly fainted.
"Mr. Lu, what is your success rate for this treatment?" Chu Guodong asked, with concern.
"I'm not sure!" Lu Fan said frankly, and then he applied more needles.
Upon seeing the five floating silver needles, Chu Guodong was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed, "Five Elements Floating Needle! Could this be the legendary Five Elements Floating Needle!"
"Keep your voice down. If you speak so loudly, how can anyone be treated!" Xiao Qi rolled her eyes.
Chu Guodong quickly nodded, not daring to be negligent. He never expected that Lu Fan would know the Five Elements Needle technique.
This was a needle technique that had long been lost. Those who knew it were certainly not ordinary people.
The main reason the Five Elements Needle technique was lost was not only the need for its transmission but also the extremely high requirements for the physician.
Ordinary physicians could not practice the Five Elements Needle technique. Only physicians with powerful internal energy could truly perform it.
"With the Five Elements Needle technique, my son is bound to be saved!" Chu Guodong exclaimed with joy, his expression becoming serious. He had searched for so long and finally found it.
After all, over the years, he had been worried about Chu Jingtian's condition, even going to the main branch of the Divine Doctor's Hall, but still without any success. Now that Lu Fan had taken action, he naturally understood what it meant.
"Brother Lu Fan's needling might not tolerate any disturbance," Lin Ke said. "Why don't we go out first?"
"Perhaps my staying might be useful," Chu Guodong said. "I know a lot about medical treatment. Although not as good as Mr. Lu, I still know some."
"No need, all of you go out!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "I don't like to be disturbed when I'm needling. Your presence would indeed be a distraction!"
Chu Guodong gave an awkward smile. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so direct, but since Lu Fan had spoken, he couldn't stay any longer. Otherwise, if he displeased Lu Fan, it would be a loss that outweighed any gain.
After closing the door, Chu Guodong paced back and forth like an ant on a hot pan, filled with a little worry.
"After his illness is cured, your Chu family should do more good deeds," Xiao Qi said. "You should know that accumulating virtue will help your Chu family prosper. If it weren't for Heaven's compassion, you probably wouldn't have met Mr. Lu!"
"What you say is true, young lady. I will certainly follow your words in the future!" Chu Guodong quickly cupped his fists. He didn't know Xiao Qi's identity, but anyone who was with Lu Fan could not be ordinary.
Lin Ke stood aside, her face showing embarrassment. Xiao Qi was clearly riding on Lu Fan's coattails. Back at the company, Xiao Qi hadn't had such prestige. Now, relying on Lu Fan's influence, she was becoming somewhat unrestrained.
"Ahem..." Xiao Qi coughed lightly. "I'm just offering friendly advice. Lin Ke, you don't think I'm wrong, do you?"
"No, of course not!" Lin Ke waved her hand. "Doing more good deeds is indeed beneficial for the family!"
After a long while, Lu Fan emerged from the room. Chu Guodong was the first to rush in. "Mr. Lu, Xiao Tian he..."
"Rest assured, since I've taken action, I won't let anything happen to him!" Lu Fan nodded.