Chapter 216 Giving You My Surname
Madam He nodded weakly, her lips parting, but no words came out.
“Grandma, please don't speak, rest for now.”
After helping Madam He lie down, He Qiongshi stayed by her side for a while. She turned to Chen Xuan, seeing his awkwardness and also gratitude. “Mr. Chen, thank you. Here are the pills you wanted.”
As she spoke, He Qiongshi handed the pills, bought for sixteen hundred million, to Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan accepted the pills as a matter of course.
At this moment, Madam He suddenly spoke, her voice hoarse, “I… I still feel a tightness in my chest, and I’m weak.”
He Qiongshi turned to Chen Xuan, “Why is my grandmother still feeling unwell?”
“Your grandmother’s illness has not been completely cured yet,” Chen Xuan said calmly.
“Then why aren't you quickly curing my grandmother?” He Qiongshi frowned.
“Your grandmother’s body is too weak to withstand the medicinal effects. Come back to me in three months for more medicine,” Chen Xuan said.
“Then thank you.”
“No need to thank me. I charge for treating illnesses, it’s only right. Remember to bring ten hundred million in consultation fees next time you come.”
He Qiongshi’s smile froze instantly, her voice becoming sharp, “Ten hundred million?”
“Yes!”
He Qiongshi, furious, exclaimed, “Ten hundred million? Why don’t you just rob a bank! I just gave you the pills I bought for sixteen hundred million!”
“If you don’t want to use my pills, you can find someone else,” Chen Xuan said.
With that, Chen Xuan, accompanied by Hei Hu, turned and left the He family residence.
He Qiongshi stomped her foot in anger; the price was far too steep.
At this moment, her good impression and gratitude towards Chen Xuan vanished completely!
She seemed to have a sudden inspiration and, gritting her teeth, declared, “Hmph, if I need to beg you, then I’ll take your surname!”
Doctor Lu raised an eyebrow, wondering why He Qiongshi was so confident.
Unexpectedly, He Qiongshi’s beautiful eyes then turned to Doctor Lu, and she said softly, “Doctor Lu, you observed this fellow’s pill refining just now. You must have gained something. If you can completely cure my grandmother’s illness, my He family is willing to offer one hundred million as medical fees!”
Doctor Lu was taken aback. It turned out the young lady of the He family thought he had learned the cure for Madam He from Chen Xuan!
He recalled Chen Xuan’s incredible pill refining methods and said with a wry smile, “Miss He, stop joking with me. How could I possibly know such divine pill refining techniques?”
“Ah?”
He Qiongshi was instantly stunned.
But to part with another ten hundred million was truly painful for her. Reluctantly, she asked, “Does Doctor Lu know anyone who can refine divine pills?”
“Miss He, I advise you not to have any ulterior motives. If people find out that such pills can be bought for ten hundred million, the people who want to buy them could line up from the He family all the way to the black market. The He family isn’t being stingy; they should seize this opportunity,” Doctor Lu advised, looking deeply at He Qiongshi.
He Qiongshi was full of surprise, not expecting Doctor Lu to have such a high evaluation of Chen Xuan.
But she had just made such a bold statement, wasn’t this equivalent to slapping herself in the face?
However, for the sake of Madam He’s illness, she could only nod with a blush, “I understand, Doctor Lu.”
Then, she added, “Doctor Lu, you’ve also worked hard for my grandmother’s illness for a long time. Why don’t you stay for a simple meal?”
“Thank you for your kind offer, Miss He, but I have urgent matters to attend to.”
Doctor Lu finished speaking and, without waiting for He Qiongshi to detain him, hurried away.
Upon reaching the villa entrance, Chen Xuan and Hei Hu were preparing to hail a taxi back to the black market, as their car was still parked nearby.
Just then, a voice called out from behind, “Mr. Chen, please wait!”
Doctor Lu came running over in a panic.
“Doctor Lu, what do you need from me?” Chen Xuan asked, frowning.
Doctor Lu smiled broadly, “Mr. Chen, you possess miraculous pill refining skills. I would like to invite you to join the Medicine King’s Mansion.”
“Medicine King’s Mansion?” Chen Xuan asked, frowning.
Doctor Lu explained with a smile, “The Medicine King’s Mansion has recruited many famous doctors and capable individuals. With Mr. Chen’s great talent, joining the Medicine King’s Mansion would surely benefit the common people.”
Chen Xuan frowned; he wasn’t interested in anything called the Medicine King’s Mansion.
Just as Chen Xuan was about to refuse, Doctor Lu seemed to guess his intentions, “Mr. Chen, don’t rush to refuse. The Medicine King’s Mansion offers generous benefits with almost no restrictions. You only need to refine pills for the Medicine King’s Mansion once a month. If you become an elder of the Medicine King’s Mansion, you can choose one spirit herb from the Mansion each month. As far as I know, in the Medicine King’s Mansion’s treasury, there is also a semi-sacred medicine that prolongs life.”
“Really?” Chen Xuan asked in surprise.
“Absolutely true,” Doctor Lu said with a smile.
Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and then said, “Alright, I am willing to join the Medicine King’s Mansion, but on the condition that I get that semi-sacred medicine.”
Doctor Lu’s heart rejoiced and he said solemnly, “With Mr. Chen’s pill refining skills, joining the Medicine King’s Mansion should not be a problem, but whether you can obtain the semi-sacred medicine, I will have to report back.”
“Then you can contact me later,” Chen Xuan nodded.
Afterward, Chen Xuan and Doctor Lu exchanged phone numbers. After a brief conversation, Chen Xuan learned that Doctor Lu was named Lu Chengfu, a resident of the provincial capital, and an elder of the Medicine King’s Mansion.
Having finalized everything, Chen Xuan and Hei Hu took a taxi to the black market, then drove back to Jiangzhou impatiently.
…
In a room in the black market.
“Elder Mo, the people we sent to track them have sent back a message saying nothing happened to those two along the way,” Wang Zhong said.
“Hmm? That shouldn’t be the case. That young man acted in the black market; something should have happened by now. What’s going on?” Elder Mo, fiddling with a precious jade stone, frowned deeply, seemingly finding the news hard to believe.
“Could it be that they haven’t reached their destination yet?” Wang Zhong asked.
“That’s likely it.” Elder Mo thought for a moment and inquired, “Where are they now?”
“They are driving towards Jiangzhou,” Wang Zhong said, sounding anxious.
A cold glint flashed in Elder Mo’s eyes, revealing a trace of greed and ruthlessness. “If they leave Yangcheng’s territory, we won’t be able to do anything. Have our people catch up quickly. If they don’t meet with an accident along the way, have them attacked directly.”
As he spoke, he made a throat-slitting gesture.
“Kill them?” Wang Zhong was startled.
He had never been involved in murder.
Elder Mo’s lips curled, “That young man casually produced a bank card worth ten hundred million. He must have even more valuable things on him. As long as it’s done cleanly and without a trace, no one will be able to do anything to us.”
The fear in Wang Zhong’s eyes was instantly extinguished by greed. He gritted his teeth and said, “Kill them! It’s outsiders anyway. If we handle it cleanly, no one will know it was us. I’ll have my men do it now!”
Wang Zhong turned to leave, but Elder Mo hesitated for a moment before waving him to stop. “I’ll go with you. Once we get the money, we’ll immediately head abroad.”
“Okay!” Wang Zhong immediately agreed.
…
Hei Hu was driving, while Chen Xuan lay reclined in the back seat, his eyes closed, resting.
Before long, they arrived at the border between Yangcheng and Jiangbei.
This was a stretch of Gobi Desert, barren and desolate. It was said that many people had tried to plant trees here, but nothing grew, which was very strange.
“Brother Xuan, it seems we’re being followed.”
Hei Hu glanced at the Audi car in the rearview mirror.
This Audi had been following them for a good half hour. No matter how fast or slow Hei Hu drove, it maintained a similar distance.
Chen Xuan, without even opening his eyes, already knew what was happening. He waved his hand, “Go ahead and deal with them.”
Hei Hu was stunned for a moment, then understood, and gritted his teeth fiercely, “I didn’t dare to touch you in the black market, but do I still not dare to touch you here?”