Old Ghost Xu's move immediately cost Huo Yingjun both eyes. His methods were so sharp and terrifying that everyone else was struck with fear, not daring to even breathe heavily.
Old Ghost Xu acted as if nothing had happened, letting Huo Yingjun writhe on the ground, screaming in agony. He didn't even spare him a second glance.
"Qi Tianhu, lead the way. Let's go!"
Qi Tianhu quickly responded, "Yes!"
He signaled for everyone to get into the cars and quietly instructed Da Jun to take Huo Yingjun to the hospital.
The group arrived at the hotel and sat down for a meal.
The meal was quite somber. Except for Old Ghost Xu and Chen Xiao, no one else touched their chopsticks much.
Halfway through the meal, Old Ghost Xu asked Qi Tianhu, "How is the matter I entrusted to you? Have the invitations been sent out?"
Qi Tianhu quickly and respectfully replied,
"Reporting to Elder Xu, as per your instructions, all invitations have been dispatched. I have arranged the banquet at the Peninsula Wine House. All influential figures from Jiangzhou and the surrounding cities will be in attendance."
Old Ghost Xu nodded, quite satisfied. "I can trust you with this."
The atmosphere relaxed slightly, and Qi Tianhu seized the opportunity to say, "Elder Xu, I have a humble request. May I ask if Elder Xu would grant it?"
Old Ghost Xu was direct. "What is it? Speak."
Qi Tianhu said, "To be frank, Elder Xu, I intend to challenge the Heavenly Rankings in two months. May I ask for your guidance?"
"The Heavenly Rankings? You?"
Old Ghost Xu practically had the words "disdain" written all over his face, clearly not optimistic about Qi Tianhu's challenge.
"Although your chances of challenging the Heavenly Rankings are slim, it's not impossible for me to offer some guidance. However, it depends on the outcome of this banquet."
"If this banquet goes smoothly and satisfies that important figure, not only will I guide you, but I might even teach you a couple of moves. However, if anything goes wrong with this banquet, I'm afraid you'll have to forget about challenging the Heavenly Rankings and start preparing for your funeral instead!"
Qi Tianhu was stunned for a moment, then said,
"Elder Xu, I, Qi Tian, guarantee with my life that the banquet will be flawless. However, I wonder about the identity of that important figure?"
He had initially thought Old Ghost Xu was the main protagonist of this banquet, only to realize it was being prepared for someone else.
Old Ghost Xu's eyes turned cold, and he said sternly, "Do your job. Don't ask what you shouldn't!"
Qi Tianhu was so terrified by Old Ghost Xu's gaze that he repeatedly agreed.
He was afraid that if Old Ghost Xu was displeased, he would kick out his eyeballs just like he did to Huo Yingjun.
To ease the tension, Qi Tianhu quickly changed the subject.
"Elder Xu, I heard you've been having leg discomfort recently, so I've invited a divine doctor to examine you."
Old Ghost Xu's expression changed slightly. "Oh? You're quite thoughtful. Let the divine doctor examine me."
"Elder Xu, the divine doctor has arrived."
Qi Tianhu smiled and gestured towards Chen Xiao.
"Elder Xu, this is the divine doctor Chen Xiao. Tell him where you're uncomfortable, and he'll ensure a swift recovery!"
Old Ghost Xu had already noticed Chen Xiao but hadn't expected him to be the divine doctor invited by Qi Tianhu.
Seeing Chen Xiao's youth, he spoke with a tone of condescension and doubt.
"Kid, are you skilled in Chinese medicine or Western medicine?"
Chen Xiao met Old Ghost Xu's gloomy gaze directly, neither subservient nor overbearing.
"I am skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine. As for which medical approach to use, it depends on the patient's condition to administer the appropriate treatment."
Before Chen Xiao could finish speaking, Old Ghost Xu slammed the table and snorted angrily.
"Qi Tianhu, are you tired of living? Trying to fool me with someone like this, what are your intentions?"
Qi Tianhu panicked. "Elder Xu, how dare I fool you? My little brother's medical skills are truly extraordinary. Why don't you try him out first?"
Old Ghost Xu cursed loudly.
"Try my ass! It's one thing for this kid to say he's skilled in Western medicine, but he also brazenly claims to be skilled in both!"
"As everyone knows, Chinese medicine requires immense skill. Without decades of practice, one wouldn't even qualify to get started. This kid is at most twenty years old. Even if he started studying medicine from the womb, how much skill could he possibly have?"
"Aren't you trying to fool me?"
Qi Tianhu was at a loss and turned to Chen Xiao for help.
Chen Xiao sighed. If it weren't for Qi Tianhu, he wouldn't have bothered with someone like Old Ghost Xu even if they begged him.
"Your hidden ailment is in the inner side of your right leg. If my deduction is correct, you were in an extremely cold place. To prevent your leg from losing sensation, you continuously channeled your internal energy to activate the blood flow in your thigh."
"However, your internal energy was too fierce, causing the meridians to be overloaded, leading to necrosis and blockage."
These simple words completely stunned Old Ghost Xu.
He looked at Chen Xiao as if he had seen a ghost.
"Kid, who exactly are you? How do you know all this?"
Chen Xiao said calmly, "As I said, I am skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine. I can see your illness at a glance!"
Now, Old Ghost Xu dared not underestimate Chen Xiao. He asked, "Can you cure my leg injury?"
Chen Xiao nodded. "Easily."
A hint of joy appeared on Old Ghost Xu's previously gloomy face.
"Kid, go prepare yourself. How long will it take to treat me?"
Chen Xiao shook his head. "No preparation is needed. I can treat you now."
"You can treat me now? How long will it take?"
"At most twenty minutes."
Old Ghost Xu's face was full of disbelief. He snorted coldly and said,
"Kid, I'll give you a chance. You'd better keep your word, or you'll face the same fate as that guy surnamed Huo."
At this moment, Chen Xiao had already taken out his acupuncture needles and said calmly,
"Firstly, it's not you giving me a chance, but me giving you a chance. Secondly, my surname is not Huo."
Seeing Chen Xiao's arrogant attitude, Old Ghost Xu was about to curse.
However, Chen Xiao preempted him.
Chen Xiao stuffed a wad of napkin into his mouth. "The treatment will be very painful. You'd better bear with it."
Old Ghost Xu's eyes widened in anger.
However, in the next second, he understood why Chen Xiao had stuffed a napkin in his mouth.
The pain, it was excruciating!
As Chen Xiao inserted a few needles, the pain made Old Ghost Xu break out in a cold sweat.
If it weren't for the napkin in his mouth, he feared he would have already been wailing like a ghost!
Qi Tianhu was stunned.
Seeing that Old Ghost Xu didn't erupt in fury, he finally felt relieved.
He muttered to himself, "Brother Chen is truly bold and skilled!"
More than ten minutes later, Old Ghost Xu's sweat had soaked through his clothes.
His face was dripping, as if he had just washed his hair.
Chen Xiao explained,
"I am helping him to dissolve the cold energy within his body and activate the necrotic meridians. This sweat is half from the cold energy transforming into Yin water, and half from the pain."
Exactly twenty minutes later, Chen Xiao withdrew the needles and said calmly, "Done."
Old Ghost Xu gasped for air.
After he had caught his breath, his first words were, "This kid is good. Qi Tianhu, give him an invitation!"