Chapter Thirty-Eight: Discussing Countermeasures

Luo Feng looked at Chu Yun and, feigning provocation, said, "Doctor Chu, do you dare to compete with me to see who has better riding skills?"

Chu Yun shook his head.

Luo Feng sneered, "Heh, are you afraid?"

Chu Yun waved his hand, "It's not that I'm afraid, but your injury hasn't healed yet. Competing in horsemanship will aggravate your wound, and that's not good."

Hearing this, Luo Feng became embarrassed.

Chu Yun smiled, grabbed the reins, and leapt effortlessly onto the horse’s back, displaying superb riding skills.

Luo Feng was momentarily stunned, inwardly sighing that Chu Yun indeed knew how to ride and rode exceedingly well.

Yet he did not admit defeat. "Doctor Chu, once my injury is healed, I must have a proper match with you to see who rides better."

Chu Yun smiled slightly, "I’d be happy to oblige."

Luo Feng laughed heartily, "Haha, excellent!"

Then he mounted his horse, ready to depart.

Chu Yun turned back to Yang Liu’er, "Take care of yourself at home, don’t treat yourself poorly. I hope that when I return, I’ll see you healthy and plump."

Yang Liu’er replied, "Husband, safe travels."

Chu Yun and Luo Feng rode out of Chu Family Town together. To avoid injuring anyone, their horses walked slowly through the town, making them rather conspicuous.

Although they didn’t pass by the main fronts of Lucky Casino, Ten Miles Fragrant Inn, Crimson Hall, or Wu’s Pharmacy, everyone still knew that Chu Yun had ridden out of Chu Family Town with Luo Feng.

"Why is Chu Yun leaving Chu Family Town with Luo Feng? What are they up to?" All factions were filled with curiosity.

Given Luo Feng’s unusual identity and status, they immediately launched investigations.

When Lucky Casino and Crimson Hall learned that Chu Yun was following Luo Feng to the royal city to treat an esteemed person, they became deeply worried.

In Chu Family Town, simply by befriending Jiang Lin and Luo Feng, Chu Yun had made them wary. If he made connections with even more distinguished people in the royal city, what then?

Originally, they had decided to join forces with Ten Miles Fragrant Inn and Wu’s Pharmacy to burn down Chu Yun’s clinic. Now, they dared not proceed and considered abandoning the plan.

Li Duofu, owner of Ten Miles Fragrant Inn, grew anxious upon hearing the news about Chu Yun. He immediately hosted a banquet at his inn, inviting the owners of Lucky Casino, Crimson Hall, and Wu’s Pharmacy to discuss how to deal with the situation.

That evening, the four proprietors gathered in the top private room at Ten Miles Fragrant Inn.

To avoid interruptions or eavesdroppers, they tightly shut the door and stationed guards outside.

Chu Shiniang, owner of Crimson Hall, got straight to the point, "If you don’t have a better way to deal with Chu Yun, Crimson Hall will no longer participate in burning down the clinic."

Chu Fugui of Lucky Casino promptly agreed, "My thoughts are the same as Shiniang’s."

Li Duofu nodded, "I understand your concerns, especially since you both share the surname Chu."

Chu Shiniang waved her hand, "There are many people with the surname Chu in Chu Family Town, but that’s not the reason we don’t want to deal with Chu Yun, as you should know, Li."

Chu Fugui echoed, "Indeed, Shiniang is right. As for the real reason, I believe you all understand."

Li Duofu turned to Boss Wu, "My father has connections with many dignitaries in the royal city, but they may not honor my requests. If Chu Yun really befriends someone even more powerful during this trip, I too wouldn’t dare to offend him. Boss Wu, do you know who Chu Yun is going to treat in the royal city?"

Boss Wu frowned, "From what I've gathered from the Medical Cult, Luo Feng’s status is extraordinary—he’s one of the personal bodyguards of Prince Qi. Luo Feng personally recommending Chu Yun to treat someone in the royal city, coupled with Young Master Qi’s mysterious illness... I fear the one Chu Yun must treat is him."

What?

What?

What?

Chu Shiniang, Chu Fugui, and Li Duofu were all stunned by Boss Wu’s words.

Young Master Qi was the eldest son of Prince Qi, the future ruler.

If Chu Yun was truly summoned to treat him and succeeded in curing his illness, how could they ever deal with Chu Yun again?

Boss Wu saw their faces turn pale with terror and silently cursed himself for revealing too much.

He tried to reassure them, "No need to worry too much. Young Master Qi’s illness is not easily cured. Prince Qi has sought out renowned doctors from the Great Qi Dynasty and neighboring nations, even requested help from Emperor Wu, bringing in doctors from afar—all to no avail. Even the Medical Cult’s most skilled physicians are helpless against Young Master Qi’s illness."

Chu Shiniang asked, "Boss Wu, are your sources reliable?"

Boss Wu gave her a sidelong glance, "Of course. These are from the Medical Cult’s own officials. Li should know—on the day Chu Yun treated Jiang Lin and Luo Feng here, I was hosting a distinguished guest. That guest was a Medical Cult official who came to instruct me that the herbs sold to the Cult must be of the highest quality, as both the Medical Cult and the Great Qi Dynasty are investigating this matter rigorously. The reason is precisely Young Master Qi’s strange illness."

Li Duofu added, "Shiniang, there’s no need to doubt this. Chu Yun is just a nobody who recently dreamt of immortals and gained medical skills—only a few days ago. So far, he’s only treated Luo Feng and Jiang Lin. Hardly anyone in Chu Family Town believes in his abilities. If it weren’t for the severity of Young Master Qi’s illness and the failure of numerous famed doctors, Chu Yun would never have had the chance to be recommended."

Chu Shiniang considered his words and relaxed a little.

Boss Wu added, "Rumor has it Prince Qi’s temperament has grown violent due to his son’s illness. If Chu Yun fails to cure Young Master Qi, he might be executed. And Chu Yun will not be able to cure him."

He finished with a laugh.

Li Duofu and Chu Shiniang also laughed.

Chu Fugui, however, remained worried, "Chu Yun might actually cure Young Master Qi’s strange illness. After all, his medical skills came from immortals—it’s not something that can be judged by common sense. If he succeeds, he’ll rise to prominence, and we won’t be able to oppose him."

Boss Wu scoffed, "Impossible. So many famous physicians failed, how could Chu Yun succeed?"

"What if he does?" Chu Fugui retorted.

Li Duofu and Chu Shiniang also looked at Boss Wu, filled with concern.

Chapter Thirty-eight: Discussing Countermeasures.