474: Chapter 474: Localized Frostbite 474: Chapter 474: Localized Frostbite “Are you Tangyu?” a somewhat heavy and aged voice rang out.
Tangyu glanced sideways and his gaze fell on the figure who had just been sitting directly opposite Elder Yang.
The man appeared to be just over fifty years old, a generation younger than Elder Yang.
However, the fact that he could sit opposite Elder Yang indicated that his status could not be low.
The man was seated in a wheelchair, his face somewhat pallid and gaunt, even a hint of jaundice could be detected, though one had to look closely to notice it.
His gaze was gentle, yet it revealed a sharpness akin to that of a well-kept blade, as if rust could not hide the edge of a fine sword.
Tangyu’s eyes quickly fell upon the middle-aged man’s legs and noticed that his pants were very loose, revealing the extreme thinness of his legs.
Given the man’s build, which seemed robust and formidable, the small size of his legs was rather surprising.
Even if his legs were disabled, they shouldn’t appear like that.
Moreover, judging by his complexion, his illness was not a simple one; he seemed to have quite a number of ailments.
“Yes, I am Tangyu,” Tangyu nodded.
After sizing up Tangyu for a moment, the middle-aged man nodded slightly and said, “Not bad, indeed a rare young talent, a hero in the making.” Although it was just a brief comment, it conveyed the middle-aged man’s admiration for Tangyu.
Receiving praise from two distinguished figures today was rather gratifying for Tangyu.
Although he wasn’t particularly vain, the esteem of the speaker mattered.
The praise from these two men was not easily earned.
The more elusive something was, the more precious it became.
And precious things are always cherished.
“Let me introduce you, Tangyu.
This is Brigadier General Feng from the Feng Family.
Back in the day, he was a renowned figure in the Donglin military district.
Unfortunately—due to a war, he became paralyzed from the waist down.
Elder Feng and I are old war comrades who have shouldered guns and trodden through fields in several major battles.
Brigadier General Feng is someone I watched grow up.
He achieved success at a young age and was a truly promising young man, but sadly, heroes often meet untimely fates.
Over the years, I have felt a deep regret for his plight,” Elder Yang said.
A complex expression flickered in the middle-aged man’s eyes, and he said to Elder Yang, “Nephew thanks Uncle Yang for the concern and care over the years.
Uncle Yang need not be burdened by these matters.”
Tangyu also nodded to Brigadier General Feng, as a gesture of acknowledgment.
A person so highly regarded by Elder Yang must be extraordinary.
A thought crossed Tangyu’s mind, and he said to Elder Yang, “Elder Yang, by calling me here today, did you intend for someone to take a look at Brigadier General Feng’s condition?”
A smile spread across Elder Yang’s face as he nodded approvingly at Tangyu, “Tangyu, you are indeed very perceptive.
This old man does indeed have an inappropriate request.
I didn’t explain beforehand and presumptuously asked you to come.
I hope you won’t take offense.”
“Yes, Brother Tangyu, Uncle Feng is truly a heroic figure.
I have always admired him deeply since I was young.
Uncle Feng has always been very kind to me, as if I were his own.
Our Yang Family also owes a great debt to Uncle Feng.
If it hadn’t been for his attempt to save my grandfather, Uncle Feng might not have ended up this way.
So, Brother Tangyu, if there’s any way you could help, I implore you to treat Uncle Feng,” Yang Xiaoyu said with a pleading look.
Brigadier General Feng shook his head, “Xiaoyu, what happened back then had nothing to do with your father.
Whether I saved him or not, it wouldn’t have changed my outcome.”
Tangyu frowned slightly.
Although he hadn’t examined Brigadier General Feng’s condition in detail yet, he surmised that it shouldn’t pose too much of a problem.
However, Tangyu generally refused to treat male patients.
Although he owed a debt of gratitude to Elder Yang and Yang Xiaoyu, he was not familiar with Brigadier General Feng.
Therefore, the thought of making an exception in this case was unappealing to him.
Yet, it was also difficult for him to flatly refuse Elder Yang and Yang Xiaoyu at that moment, leading to his predicament.
Elder Yang and Yang Xiaoyu noticed the reluctance on Tangyu’s face.
Yang Xiaoyu knew a bit about Tangyu’s nature: If Tangyu wanted to treat someone, he would do so without being asked and without expecting any benefit.
If Tangyu didn’t want to treat someone, he definitely wouldn’t easily extend his hand.
“Forget it, Uncle Yang, Xiaoyu.
I only came to visit today; you don’t need to worry about my injuries.
I’ve come to terms with it after all these years,” said Brigadier General Feng, although his tone betrayed a trace of disappointment and sadness.
Suddenly, the tall man who had been standing at the door came up to Tangyu, “Please take a look at my father.
If you can cure him, I will agree to any condition you set, and my Feng Family will be grateful to you for life.”
The Feng Family?
Tangyu’s mind stirred, as he seemed to recall who the man before him was.
“Are you the notorious Feng Chen?” asked Tangyu.
Feng Chen looked at Tangyu and said, “That’s right.
What would it take for you to help?
Feel free to name any condition.”
Tangyu shook his head, “I don’t need any conditions.
There’s nothing I lack, and a lifetime of gratitude from the Feng Family is useless to me.
To be honest, since I don’t know you at all, I will not treat capriciously.”
Feng Chen was taken aback, then continued to gaze at Tangyu, much like a wild beast on the brink of frenzy, which was rather intimidating.
“So what do you require?” Feng Chen asked, his voice deepening.
Tangyu still shook his head, “What I want, you may not be able to provide, and what you could offer is unneeded by me.
Elder Yang, Xiaoyu, I am sorry, truly.
I have principles when it comes to the way I conduct myself, and I can’t simply shatter my beliefs.
I wish to avoid disrespecting you, but I truly cannot intervene in this matter.”
Elder Yang sighed deeply and nodded, indicating his understanding of Tangyu’s stance.
Yang Xiaoyu spoke urgently, “Brother Tangyu, please help him just this once?”
“Xiaoyu, let it be,” Brigadier General Feng said.
Feng Chen’s gaze remained fixed on Tangyu with an almost ferocious intensity, giving off a somewhat daunting presence.
“Alright, Tangyu, I still want to thank you.
Let’s not make it difficult for you anymore.
Let’s drop this matter.
Lunch is prepared, Tangyu, you must stay and have lunch with us,” said the Yang family’s patriarch, showing not the slightest hint of blame.
Tangyu nodded, glanced at Yang Xiaoyu with his ever-hopeful expression, and then at Feng Chen, before saying, “Well then, I’ll have a look at Master Feng, but I won’t take action.
I’ll just examine and discuss the situation, and you can seek out an expert afterward.”
“That would be great, Brother Yu, please take a quick look at Grandpa Feng,” said Yang Xiaoyu, immediately excited and agitated.
A sharp light flashed through Feng Chen’s eyes.
Major General Feng seemed hesitant, but under the gaze of the Yang family patriarch, he nodded and agreed to cooperate with Tangyu.
Yang Xiaoyu rolled up Major General Feng’s trousers, revealing two withered, bloodless legs that looked like dry sticks.
Tangyu examined Major General Feng’s legs seriously, infusing a thread of Pure Yang Power to test them, but found no reaction, as if the flame had been thoroughly exhausted.
After a while, Tangyu shook his head.
“What’s the situation, Brother Yu?” Yang Xiaoyu immediately asked.
The situation is very bad,” Tangyu looked at Feng Chen and asked, “What have other doctors said?”
Feng Chen said, “Basically, they all said it was spinal nerve crush that caused lower limb paralysis and subsequent muscle atrophy, resulting in this condition.
Many doctors have tried to repair the spinal nerve, but they said it was crushed beyond repair.”
“What did Divine Doctor Rao and Doctor Xiao say?” Tangyu continued to inquire.
A flicker of unusual light passed through Feng Chen’s eyes, and after hesitating a moment, he then reluctantly confirmed, “Divine Doctor Rao tried and failed.
Doctor Xiao did come once, but after looking, he said he was powerless.”
Tangyu nodded and said, “This is not simply muscle atrophy, it is localized amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.”
“What, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces showed shades of surprise.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is known as one of the world’s most perplexing diseases, even more frightening than cancer.
Although ALS doesn’t take lives as readily as cancer does, cancer might be cured, but ALS has no precedents of being cured to date.
“How could it be just the lower limbs if it’s ALS?” Feng Chen furrowed his brows and asked.
That’s why I said it’s localized ALS.
Normally, ALS should be systemic, not limited to the lower limbs.
However, your father’s situation is very strange and special, resulting in this extremely rare case of localized disease.
If it wasn’t for ALS, I believe Divine Doctor Rao’s medical skills would not have failed to cure it.
When I infused a thread of energy just now, there was absolutely no reaction in the lower extremities.
It was as if they were completely necrotic.
If it were merely muscle atrophy, there wouldn’t be a total absence of reaction, so this is the only possibility,” Tangyu explained.
At Tangyu’s words, everyone fell silent, unable to deny the truth.
“Brother Yu, do you have a way to cure ALS?” Yang Xiaoyu asked.
Tangyu did not conceal the truth and replied plainly, “It’s not clear yet, but there should be more than a fifty percent chance.
Of course, it depends on the specific situation.
I can’t make any guarantees without a thorough examination and attempt at treatment.”
At least fifty percent?
This probability was already exceedingly high.
“Brother Yu, please save Uncle Feng,” implored an impassioned Yang Xiaoyu.
Feng Chen also looked at Tangyu, hope flickering in his cold, handsome eyes.
Both Major General Feng and the Yang family patriarch stood in silence, not speaking out.
“That’s the situation.
Oh, and just a friendly tip.
If you can manage to invite Divine Doctor Rao, Divine Needle, and Doctor Xiao all together, there might still be some hope,” Tangyu advised.
Yang Xiaoyu opened his mouth as if to speak, but then, the words died on his lips—he couldn’t impose on others.
Feng Chen nodded and said, “Alright, thank you, Tangyu.
I, Feng Chen, will remember this kindness.”
Tangyu shook his head and responded, “No need to remember any favor from me.
I’m not really helping you; I’m just obliging Yang Xiaoyu with a favor.
After all, I’m a guest today, and since the host has offered, I couldn’t just ignore it completely.
However, what I can do is limited.
Whether your father can stand again or not, it’s in your hands now.”