"Miss Chang, I stake my reputation that Er Zhu can definitely cure him. Xiao Xuan is also my nephew, I wouldn't harm him!"
Seeing that his cousin and Chang Xiaoning had argued without resolution, Liu Changfa stepped forward, his gaze firm as he looked at Chang Xiaoning, his tone filled with unwavering conviction.
"I also vouch for Er Zhu. I've personally experienced Er Zhu's medical skills. If he can't cure Xiao Xuan, I'll resign in apology!"
As soon as Liu Changfa finished speaking, Sun Jianguo also stepped forward.
He had always disliked Chang Xiaoning's arrogant demeanor. He had always thought it was none of his business, so he didn't interfere. But now, Chang Xiaoning was questioning his savior, and he couldn't stand by!
"Brother Liu, Brother Sun, you take this too seriously. I'm just a businesswoman, I wouldn't dare dismiss a government official. I'm doing this for Xiao Xuan's own good."
"Mr. Wang, I give you two choices: either get out, or go to jail. You choose!"
Chang Xiaoning didn't give Liu Changfa and Sun Jianguo a chance to retort. She then turned her gaze back to Er Zhu.
With so many experts and professors from medical schools unable to cure him, she didn't believe a nobody could succeed!
"Miss Chang, how about we make a bet?"
Er Zhu didn't seem angry. He smiled slightly, fiddling with his silver needles, and asked with full confidence.
"Fine, you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin, will you? I'll grant your wish!"
Chang Xiaoning's anger surged. She hadn't expected Er Zhu not only to stay but to want to make a bet with her!
This was simply too brazen!
"If I cure Xiao Xuan, I want you to kneel and apologize to me!"
Er Zhu didn't even glance at Chang Xiaoning. The moment he said this, the temperature in the room instantly dropped below freezing!
Liu Changfa, Sun Jianguo, and Liu Qing's eyes were filled with disbelief. They never imagined Er Zhu would make such a demand!
She was the young lady of the Chang family, the second wealthiest family in Huabei City, who had never even apologized before, let alone knelt to apologize!
"Alright, if you can't cure Xiao Xuan, you will not only kowtow and apologize to me, but you will also crawl and lick my shoes!"
Chang Xiaoning agreed without hesitation, and at the same time, she made her own demand.
Hearing this, Liu Changfa and the other two broke out in a cold sweat. Especially Liu Changfa and Sun Jianguo, who suddenly regretted letting Er Zhu help.
No matter what, Er Zhu was now considered a prominent figure. Kneeling to apologize and licking shoes, this… this was more tragic than ruin!
"Agreed."
Er Zhu still didn't look at her. He gently manipulated the silver needles, and strands of true qi were already entering Xiao Xuan's body.
This woman wanted to humiliate him, but unfortunately, she wouldn't have the chance!
Seeing Er Zhu agree so readily, a flicker of surprise and doubt flashed in Chang Xiaoning's eyes.
Ordinary con artists wouldn't agree to such terms. Could this kid really pull it off?
Thinking this, a trace of panic and regret flashed in Chang Xiaoning's eyes, but instantly, her expression returned to normal.
Impossible!
Even foreign experts had consulted on Xiao Xuan's condition. They had said that Xiao Xuan's condition would only worsen, with no possibility of a cure!
This kid was bound to lose!
Chang Xiaoning glanced at Er Zhu disdainfully before turning away. Since a bet had been made, she naturally wouldn't interfere anymore.
In fact, she hoped Er Zhu would start his treatment even sooner!
"Brother Er Zhu, are you really confident?"
After Chang Xiaoning left, Liu Qing hurried over, her face filled with worry, and confirmed again.
This bet wasn't just about Er Zhu's pride; it also involved her and her cousin's reputation. If Er Zhu lost, Chang Xiaoning would have even more reason to interfere in Xiao Xuan's affairs, and she might even take Xiao Xuan away!
Xiao Xuan was her life now, and she absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to take him away!
"Just keep quiet," Er Zhu replied without looking up, still manipulating the silver needles. The true qi in Xiao Xuan's body was now stronger, but he would feel even more pain!
"Alright, let's all go out. Don't distract Er Zhu." Hearing Er Zhu say this, Liu Changfa exchanged a look with Sun Jianguo and Liu Qing. The three quickly left, and Liu Changfa thoughtfully closed the door.
The moment the door closed, beads of cold sweat appeared on Er Zhu's forehead. Half of his true qi had already been depleted!
Xiao Xuan's condition was indeed very serious. If Liu Changfa had asked him a few months ago, he wouldn't have been so confident!
"Big brother, why don't you take a rest? Xiao Xuan isn't in a hurry."
Seeing Er Zhu's forehead perspire more and more, Xiao Xuan asked with concern, his heart aching. Er Zhu didn't speak, continuing to manipulate the silver needles.
Unknowingly, night fell. Xiao Xuan had already fainted from the pain, and Er Zhu's true qi was completely depleted!
Er Zhu finally released the silver needles. Just as he was about to cultivate, he saw two blue and white porcelain vases, each over a meter tall, placed by the door of Xiao Xuan's room!
A large amount of spiritual energy enveloped those vases!
Er Zhu didn't hesitate and directly refined that spiritual energy, but it only replenished him by half!
Xiao Xuan's condition had only slightly improved. He now needed a large number of antiques!
Creak…
As Liu Changfa and the others waited anxiously outside the door, the door suddenly opened. Er Zhu, although covered in cold sweat, his eyes remained calm.
"That's all for today. I'll come again tomorrow."
Just as Liu Qing was about to ask something, Er Zhu spoke. Liu Qing had wanted to ask Er Zhu to stay, but seeing the determination in his eyes, she let him leave.
On the balcony of the second floor of the villa, watching Er Zhu's departing back, a sinister smile appeared on Chang Xiaoning's lips.
Trying to run? It wouldn't be that easy!
Chang Xiaoning waved her hand, and the bodyguard beside her quickly stepped forward. "Follow him. If he tries to leave Huabei City, kill him!"
Chang Xiaoning pointed at Er Zhu in the distance, a murderous glint in her eyes. The bodyguard nodded heavily and followed as quickly as possible.
Er Zhu, escorted by Liu Changfa and Sun Jianguo, returned to Pingding Villa. The four women were chatting. The moment they saw Er Zhu, they all stood up.
"Er Zhu, what's wrong? You look so weak?"
Li Mei was the first to come forward. She wiped the sweat from Er Zhu's brow as she asked in a panic.
Er Zhu was her everything. If anything happened to Er Zhu, what would she do!
"It's nothing, just too tired lately. I'll be fine after a night's rest."
Er Zhu smiled slightly, gently held Li Mei's hand, and maintained his usual calm demeanor.
"You girls should go stay at the Fang family's tonight. I need some quiet."
Just as Li Mei was about to say something, Er Zhu suddenly remembered the Chang family bodyguards tracking him. He said to the four women.
"Why? Did something happen?"
The four women were stunned and exchanged glances for a long time, unable to figure anything out. The four of them stood up in unison.