NOVEL NEXT Chapter 101: High Status, Much Sorrow
As luck would have it, Xu Zhaopei came hurrying over from not far away and overheard Fang Yu's words, he couldn't help but chuckle:
"Isn't it just a Sun Qing?"
Fang Yu looked at Xu Zhaopei with a smile and said, "Yes, what about it?"
"I admit you're a good fighter, but when it comes to medical skill... I'd suggest you learn from Divine Doctor Sun. If he's in a good mood and teaches you a trick or two, you won't have to worry about making a living ever again." Xu Zhaopei said, still smiling.
"Psh... Since when did he become so esteemed?" Fang Yu couldn't comprehend.
"Nonsense, Divine Doctor Sun has long been famous throughout Jiangzhou; he's a leading figure in the Xinglin Realm, and his acupuncture is considered a divine technique." Xu Zhaopei gave him a white look. "You also know Taiyi Divine Needle, which is perfect. I'll take you to meet him and find an opportunity to become his disciple... With your current medical skill and talent, Divine Doctor Sun should take you in."
Before Fang Yu could refuse, Xu Zhaopei forcefully dragged him down the stairs.
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Outside the main entrance downstairs.
Doctors of all levels from Huada Hospital were all standing outside, waiting respectfully.
"It really is Divine Doctor Sun!"
"Wow, so imposing!"
"As expected of the King of Acupuncture, Sun Qing; every time he shows up, a lot of people crowd around to watch. Such a commanding presence, and those around him, you can tell they are all important figures."
"With Divine Doctor Sun here, we have hope for solving the epidemic in Jiangzhou!"
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Xu Zhaopei pulled Fang Yu and stood at the back of the crowd.
Through the crowd, Fang Yu saw Sun Qing dressed in Tang attire, still the same old look with a goatee, not very tall, a bit thin, but with eyes that were full of light.
Sun Qing's arrival made the atmosphere at the scene lively.
Those so-called expert doctors all went up to greet Sun Qing warmly.
Wu Cunzhong, the hospital dean, was no exception; he went up to Sun Qing and said respectfully:
"Divine Doctor Sun, welcome... Your arrival is a blessing for Jiangzhou!"
Sun Qing glanced at him and asked indifferently, "Have the causes of the epidemic been identified?"
"Not yet, but initial suspicions point to a mutated form of avian influenza."
"Mutated avian influenza? Who determined it?" Sun Qing frowned slightly.
Hearing this, Wu Cunzhong felt a surge of joy. If this little bastard Fang Yu could connect with Divine Doctor Sun, then his path in the medical field would be much smoother. This was indeed a directive from Old Master Sun.
"Fang Yu, come over here."
Wu Cunzhong turned his head and called out.
The crowd automatically parted to create a path.
Sun Qing had a calm expression, and his gaze followed the crowd to look over.
However...
The moment Fang Yu appeared in his field of vision, Sun Qing's expression changed, his squinted eyes suddenly widened... In a matter of seconds, Sun Qing began to tremble, his lips shaking, his legs trembling... his eyes gradually reddening...
"Young... Master...?"
Just as the words Young Master had been spoken, Fang Yu walked over with an indifferent expression on his face, interrupting Sun Qing. He spoke loudly, "Disciple... It's been a while since I saw you, you've lost weight... Your master missed you a lot."
Huh? Master?
Sun Qing was bewildered, he hadn't mistaken the person – the one in front of him was the Young Master of the Lu Family, who once saved him and taught him the skills of Taiyi Divine Needle...
He reacted quickly, coming to a realization. He hurriedly stepped forward and at a distance of only two meters from Fang Yu, he bared his arm and bowed deeply...
"Master!"
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The place suddenly became quiet.
You could hear a pin drop.
The so-called expert doctors had diverse expressions, none daring to make a sound, thinking they had misheard.
How could this young lad possibly be Sun Qing's master?
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Director Wu Cunzhong's eyes widened in disbelief, feeling a burning pain on his cheeks as if he had been fiercely slapped.
Not just him, all the doctors present felt the same.
They were dumbfounded.
Completely dumbfounded, not daring even to breathe out loud!
Director Wu's eyes roamed over Fang Yu, but he couldn't make heads or tails of him... This youngster could also use the Taiyi Divine Needle, and even had the skill of resurrection – the Divine Doctor Sun could... It can't be...
Everyone's gaze towards Fang Yu changed again and again!
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"Sun Qing, it's crowded and chaotic outside; I'd like to talk with you alone," Fang Yu said calmly.
"Yes."
Fang Yu turned around, and the people behind him automatically stepped aside. Xu Zhaopei simply couldn't understand... Her large eyes stared fixedly at Fang Yu. His secrets were just too many—
From eliminating the Assassin to clashing with the Sun Family at grandfather's birthday banquet, and now suddenly Sun Qing's master!
This...
It's too unbelievable!
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The world only knows that the Taiyi Divine Needle is an Acupuncture Divine Technique, but they don't know this divine technique originated from the Lu Family.
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The two entered the room one after the other.
"Young Master!"
As soon as the door closed, Sun Qing couldn't control himself, thumping down on his knees, excitedly kowtowing.
Outside, Sun Qing's bowing to Fang Yu, calling him master, was already shocking enough, but if they knew Sun Qing knelt down to Fang Yu, what would they make of it?
Looking at Sun Qing, Fang Yu sighed softly:
"Ten years, and you're still the same, just a little thinner."
"Young Master, time spares no one, I have aged... But the Young Master has grown so much."
Fang Yu helped him up.
The memories of the past resurfaced in his mind. Back then, Sun Qing was an Inner Chamber Disciple of the Lu Family, learning Medical Skill. His talent in acupuncture was exceptionally high.
He studied hard every day, testing medicines on himself... But unexpectedly, he ingested a poison from the Sect, and it was Fang Yu who used the Sect's precious Elixir Pills to save him. However, because of this, Sun Qing was expelled from the Lu Family.
Over the years, after leaving the Lu Family, Sun Qing relied on the Taiyi Divine Needle he had learned, slowly building his reputation.
In the world of Martial Arts, he was venerated as a Divine Doctor. The forces in the shadows, knowing he came from the Lu Family, dared not lay a finger on him.
Looking at Sun Qing's wrinkled face, Fang Yu said:
"I'm no longer the Young Master of the Lu Family... don't get it wrong anymore. Got it?"
"Yes. Is the Young Master truly separated from the Lu Family?"
"The Lu Family never treated me as one of their own, why should I continue to be warmly affectionate towards their cold shoulders? I not only want to sever ties with them but also intend to oppose them in the future!"
Sun Qing looked at the spirited young Fang Yu and couldn't help but smile bitterly. With Lu Tianyuan, of the Martial Arts Seventh Layer, in charge of the Lu Family, how could one possibly go against them?
"So how should I address the Young Master from now on?" Sun Qing asked.
Fang Yu glanced at Sun Qing and said, "Your medical skills are passably mediocre; just be my disciple. Call me Master from now on..."
"Eh—" Sun Qing's facial muscles twitched. It was the first time someone had called his medical skill mediocre. It was unprecedented.
"What's wrong? You don't want to?" Fang Yu said.
"I dare not... I'm just worried others might suspect, after all, with the Young Master being young and me being so old, how would I look like a disciple?" Sun Qing's face turned red, mustering the courage to say, "Otherwise, maybe it would make more sense if you call me Master in the future, and it could also save some unnecessary trouble."
Fang Yu rolled his eyes. This sly old fox, what kind of wishful thinking is this? He's been acting all along; how could he possibly burst his bubble!
"Enough! Are you saying that since I left the Lu Family, you no longer listen to me?"
"Young Master... How could I dare! Master it is... from now on, I'll call the Young Master my Master!"
"That's more like it."