In the bedroom of Old Master Lu’s villa.
The critically ill Old Master Lu lay there quietly, his breathing extremely weak. Only the electrocardiogram indicated he was still alive.
Two nurses monitored the electrocardiogram, while Feng Zheng Tu, the dean of Yan Jing Hospital, sat on the sofa, looking at Old Master Lu with a heavy heart.
He had already performed two resuscitation attempts today. Feng Zheng Tu had exhausted all his methods, but he couldn’t wake him, only maintain his weak heartbeat.
Old Master Lu had been kind to Feng Zheng Tu. He had been watching over him for two days, having used every available medical means.
Feng Zheng Tu was a renowned expert in cardiology and neurology in the capital, with a prominent reputation in the medical field. He once believed his medical skills were exceptional, considering himself the best in China for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular medicine.
Old Master Lu’s illness had dealt him a significant blow. Looking at Old Master Lu on the bed, a sense of powerlessness washed over him.
He had never believed in traditional Chinese medicine before, dismissing it as feudal superstition. This time, to save Old Master Lu, he had asked the Lu family to invite even Sun Si Zu, a revered figure in TCM, but even he couldn't save him.
“Alas, when a person is about to die, even immortals cannot save them,” Feng Zheng Tu muttered to himself.
The door creaked open, and Old Master Lu’s two sons, Lu Tai and Lu Ming, entered with joyful expressions.
“Dean Feng, my father is saved.”
Feng Zheng Tu was stunned by Lu Ming’s words, seemingly not understanding their meaning.
“Lu Ming, what do you mean?”
“Nothing special, we obtained a divine medicine that can save my father.”
This time, Feng Zheng Tu understood and quickly leaned in to look at the pill in Lu Tai’s hand.
The pill was dark and shiny, with a faint fragrance. Other than that, there was nothing remarkable about it.
“This can save your father?”
Feng Zheng Tu didn’t believe it at all. Could a single pill save someone whom so many famous doctors couldn’t? Was this a legendary elixir?
“Impossible. Sun Si Zu, known as the king of medicine of our era, couldn’t concoct a medicine to treat your father’s illness.”
Lu Tai smiled mysteriously and said, “Dean Feng, this pill was not made by modern people. It was refined by an alchemist from the pre-Qin dynasty.”
Following Long Xiao’s instructions, Lu Ming brought a bowl of warm water. The brothers pried open Old Master Lu’s mouth and fed him the pill, then gave him a few sips of warm water.
All that remained was to wait, to wait for a miracle, to wait for Old Master Lu to wake up.
The three of them anxiously watched Old Master Lu. After a full ten minutes, there was still no sign of movement.
“Brother, is that kid trying to trick us?” Lu Ming couldn't hold his impatience.
Lu Tai thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, “It doesn’t seem so. We haven’t paid him any money. Didn’t he just say that he would only charge us after our father wakes up and fully recovers?”
“Lu Tai, perhaps this medicine is not effective,” Feng Zheng Tu said.
Just as the three of them felt disappointed, a long sigh was heard, followed by a coughing sound.
“Look, his heart rate is increasing,” a nurse shouted.
The electrocardiogram showed the heart rate steadily increasing, returning to normal in less than a minute.
“This dream was so long. I had already entered the gates of hell, only to be pulled back by a young man,” Old Master Lu said, opening his eyes.
The five people in the room were stunned. This was too incredible. A person who was almost dead just minutes ago had fully recovered to a normal state in just over ten minutes.
“Dad, how are you feeling?” Lu Ming asked.
Old Master Lu reached out, allowing Lu Tai to help him sit up, and said, “I feel excellent. It’s as if I’ve become ten years younger. I’m hungry. Quickly, have the chef prepare some dishes for me. I want to eat, and I want to drink.”
The news of Old Master Lu’s recovery quickly spread throughout the Lu family. A few hours later, relatives and friends of the Lu family all knew that Old Master Lu had taken a divine pill and had completely recovered his health.
Half an hour after waking up, Old Master Lu got out of bed, supported by his two sons, to go to the living room to thank Long Xiao. He insisted that Long Xiao and his companions stay for drinks.
After a few cups of wine, Old Master Lu expressed his heartfelt gratitude. Then, Lu Tai brought in a bank card with three hundred million yuan.
“Mr. Long, this is your consultation fee. The password is six eights,” Lu Tai said, holding the bank card with both hands, respectfully.
Long Xiao accepted the bank card and smiled, saying, “You are too kind, Mr. Lu.”
After dining at the Lu residence, Long Xiao examined Old Master Lu’s body, confirming his complete recovery, and then left the Lu family with peace of mind.
After Old Master Lu’s recovery, Sun Si Zu also examined him. He found that his internal organs were very strong, and his body was as healthy as that of a sixty-year-old.
As Long Xiao and his companions left the Lu family, Sun Si Zu left with them. Along the way, Sun Si Zu seemed to have something to say to Long Xiao, opening his mouth several times but ultimately not speaking.
Sun Si Zu had his driver take Long Xiao and the others back to the Luan family. After Long Xiao and Luan Ji Ping got out of the car, Sun Si Zu rolled down the car window and said, “Long Xiao, you still have a ‘Longevity Pill.’ Can you sell it to me? I’ll give you five hundred million.”
Long Xiao shook his head and replied, “I’m truly sorry, King of Medicine Sun. I’ve already given that ‘Longevity Pill’ to my sister.”
Sun Si Zu looked at Luan Ji Ping with hopeful eyes. Luan Ji Ping quickly said, “King of Medicine Sun, have a good journey. We won’t see you off.”
Sun Si Zu sighed and waved for the driver to drive away.
Watching Sun Si Zu’s car recede, Luan Ji Ping suddenly hugged Long Xiao and said, “Thank you, little brother.”
Before Long Xiao could react, Luan Ji Ping pulled back. He looked at Luan Ji Ping and smiled, saying, “Sister, can you hug me again? I didn’t feel much, why did you let go so quickly?”
Hearing Long Xiao’s words, Luan Ji Ping blushed and said, “One hug is enough, don’t be greedy.”
With a birthday gift secured, the two returned to the Luan family in high spirits and began discussing where to go play the next day.
Luan Ji Ping hadn't returned to the capital for many years, and Long Xiao had lived in Donghai since he could remember. This was his first time in the capital.
Before they could finalize their plans, Luo Tian Shui ran down the stairs from upstairs, holding an iron sword and chuckling.
“Brother Long, I can draw this sword now.”
Luo Tian Shui stood in the middle of the living room and, with a *swoosh*, pulled ‘Blood Blade’ from the iron sword.
As Luo Tian Shui wielded ‘Blood Blade,’ red light swirled in the living room, and the sounds of clashing swords and spears echoed within the room.
Long Xiao nodded happily and said, “Tian Shui, with ‘Blood Blade,’ your strength will increase by at least twenty percent.”
“Brother Long, I feel my strength has increased by forty percent. That ‘Longevity Pill’ had a very powerful effect.”
As the news of Old Master Lu’s resurrection after taking the ‘Longevity Pill’ spread, people from various prominent families in the capital were inquiring about the ‘Longevity Pill.’
When these families learned that Long Xiao still possessed another ‘Longevity Pill,’ the patriarchs of the various families were all agitated. Long Xiao’s name also became widely known in the capital.