The Magnificent Son-in-law

Chapter 368: Sun Shijie's Entrustment



"Speak human!"

Zhao Guo'an stepped forward and grabbed Sun Shijie's collar. This reaction was quite normal, after all, when faced with a death threat, no reaction is considered too extreme.

However, when Xiao Feng heard these words, he became reflective.

"Seeing isn't necessarily believing, and feeling isn't always the truth... these words fit perfectly with my experience under the Illusion Technique."

Still, Xiao Feng didn't immediately assume Sun Shijie was intentionally hinting at him with a double entendre, as these words, when laid bare, are just those universal and undeniably truthful but useless statements.

Take, for example, the most versatile catchphrase: This is fate...

At this moment, Sun Shijie spoke up, "My expertise lies in using medicine, and medicine itself doesn't have a distinction between good and bad. It depends on whether the user can apply it correctly.

Used correctly, even poison can serve as a remedy, but if misused, even a great supplement can harm people just like poison."

"What exactly are you trying to say!" Zhao Guo'an asked impatiently.

"You'll figure it all out if you check your own pulse," Sun Shijie calmly replied.

Zhao Guo'an hesitantly released his grip, checked his pulse, and couldn't help but widen his eyes and exclaim, "How is this possible? Clearly, there were signs of poisoning, so why are they gone now?"

After a while, Zhao Guo'an's eyes lit up in realization, "Using poison to counteract poison?"

"You can be taught, you can be taught indeed!" Sun Shijie nodded with satisfaction, "If only I had met you earlier, but alas, such a promising talent, I lack the fortune."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng and others turned dark-faced; was it necessary to praise so much over just a sentence about "using poison to counteract poison"?

"Earlier, when I checked your pulse, I found your pulse was unusual, as if many residual toxins were left in your meridians, and you yourself are a practitioner of Chinese medicine, so naturally, it's impossible to let the poison stay within your body."

Sun Shijie smiled slightly, "So, there's only one possibility, which is that what remains in your body isn't poison, but toxins from long-term medication lingering in the meridians. Judging by the depth, they should be from childhood, and I happen to have a solution, so I casually helped you out."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier, letting me believe I was poisoned, and even threatening me to harm my friends? What are your intentions with such actions?" Zhao Guo'an asked, puzzled.

"Didn't I just say?" Xiao Feng interjected, "It was a test set for you."

"Yes, precisely a test I deliberately left for you!" Sun Shijie admitted with a nod.

Zhao Guo'an was dumbfounded, "Could it be that the senior wants to..."

At this point, anyone with any insight could guess roughly what this meant; Sun Shijie was likely wanting to pass on his teachings to Zhao Guo'an. However, outwardly, Zhao Guo'an neither seemed overjoyed nor pleased, instead he looked rather conflicted.

In Xiao Feng's eyes, this posture was clearly just a pretense, planning to accept after refusal.

Essentially, saying no, but the body is honest.

Yet before Sun Shijie could speak, Zhao Guo'an said, "The senior's medical skills are outstanding, far beyond my own abilities, and more than sufficient as my master.

But, unfortunately, with my limited knowledge and abilities, I can't take over your mantle. Moreover, we have certain rules in this line of work, I won't say my master is still alive, even if he were to pass away, I wouldn't change doors and apprentice under you."

Sun Shijie shook his head with a smile, "I have no intention of taking you as my disciple, and anyway, I don't have time to find another successor to properly train. I fear this regret of not fulfilling the duties of teaching the ancestral knowledge might remain unfulfilled in this lifetime."

"Then why are you testing me?" Zhao Guo'an was even more confused.

"Naturally, I wanted to see your character." Sun Shijie smiled, "In truth, I helped resolve your physical issue because I have a request."

"Please, say it. As long as I can do it, I won't refuse!" Zhao Guo'an replied with a respectful bow.

Sun Shijie sighed, walked to the corner, took out a worn ancient manuscript, and handed it over cherishly, "This is the sum of my life's study. If you have the opportunity, help me seek out a suitable successor; it will atone for my sins.

The test I just gave you was to ensure you wouldn't use it for evil, or I would truly be guilty."

Zhao Guo'an received it with both hands solemnly, "Rest assured, I, Zhao Guo'an, swear to the heavens, I won't even open this book. I will follow your request, but do you have any specific requirements for the successor of your knowledge?"

Sun Shijie thought for a moment and said, "Gender doesn't matter, background doesn't matter, what's needed is talent, willingness to work hard, and most importantly, good character. I trust your judgment."

Zhao Guo'an nodded, bowed deeply, and carefully placed the ancient manuscript in his backpack.

"This is real external injury medicine, you all can use it." Sun Shijie pulled out a jar from under the bed, opened it, revealing a heap of white powder, which looked a lot like kitchen salt.

Xiao Feng joked, "Is the old gentleman thinking of poisoning us and then trying to put salt on our wounds?"

"If you're worried, you can let him test it." Sun Shijie, clearly not one for jokes, immediately handed the jar to Zhao Guo'an.

"Old Xiao, when will you learn to control your mouth!" Zhao Guo'an said irritably.

Xiao Feng wasn't pleased at that moment, and sneered, "There's still a question I haven't understood, what was the poison you had before? Could it have been one that made your butt hurt?"

"I have told you many times, it was because I accidentally fell!" Zhao Guo'an said anxiously.

"Haha... Yes, that's right, very correct, accidentally fell." Xiao Feng's tone was strange, with a smile on his face that said "I understand."

Zhao Guo'an suddenly felt a surge of frustration triggered by this remark, initially it seemed harmless, but the more he thought, the more it felt off.

But being anxious couldn't help.

In terms of verbal battles, he couldn't beat this guy, and in a fight...he certainly couldn't win either; all he could do was repeatedly lament his poor choice in friends.

Actually, throughout this journey, Zhao Guo'an had fantasized countless times about how much better it would have been if he hadn't impulsively stepped through Xiao Feng's courtyard door, but reality didn't allow for "if."

This might just be the epitome of a single misstep leading to a lifetime of regret...

...

Once the medicine was applied, everyone began eating.

During this time, Xiao Feng found Sun Shijie, "Mr. Sun, there's a deal I'd like to discuss with you."

"Speak," Sun Shijie replied bluntly.

Xiao Feng didn't speak immediately but glanced at Su Yuzhuo not far away.

"Is it about her?" Sun Shijie preemptively asked.

"Yes."

"Then don't say another word." Sun Shijie directly blocked the conversation.

Xiao Feng couldn't help but be taken aback, but upon consideration, he found it understandable.

The better the friends, the deeper the hatred becomes once the relationship breaks. Sometimes, it's even more penetrating than animosity.


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