Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 3 - 3 3 Treating the Beauty

“Ah… what are you doing?” Seeing Ye Xuan’s palm moving towards her, Lu Miaochan’s face flushed with alarm as she instinctively raised her hands to shield herself.

Ye Xuan stated with utmost sincerity, “I am here to treat your ailment! Your current condition is extremely precarious; if it isn’t addressed promptly, it is highly likely to result in severe complications within your body!”

Lu Miaochan felt a surge of hesitation; she found it hard to believe that Ye Xuan possessed the ability to treat illnesses – that was clearly a fabricated tale meant to deceive people! Nevertheless, the agony of her chest tightness was becoming unbearable, leaving her unsure of what course of action to take.

Just as Ye Xuan was preparing to attend to Lu Miaochan, a voice interjected from the side, “Hmph, do not leverage your ignorance as a pretext for treating an illness. I have never encountered this so-called method of treatment before; it is utterly preposterous!”

Noticing an unwelcome interruption, Ye Xuan’s brows knitted together, and he turned his gaze towards the speaker. The individual who had spoken was none other than the comely young man who had been intimidated into silence by the burly man earlier. With an air of palpable arrogance, the young man tilted his head back disdainfully, looking down at Ye Xuan. “Kid, cease your charade. Your objective is to take advantage of this young lady. What excuse do you have now!”

A languid smile graced Ye Xuan’s lips. “Oh, look who it is. Weren’t you acting all subservient just a moment ago? And now you’re here, attempting to display your bravado and make a pronouncement on my behalf?”

Zhou Weiqing’s face erupted in a flush of anger. With a cold snort, he withdrew a work badge from his pocket. “I am a physician; allow me to examine this young lady’s condition!”

All eyes turned to the badge, which bore the name and address of a hospital situated in Dongyang City. It turned out this man was indeed a doctor. He hadn't strayed far but had been keenly observing the unfolding situation all along. Upon witnessing Lu Miaochan’s sudden illness, he recognized his opportune moment!

From the very instant Lu Miaochan had stepped onto the bus, Zhou Weiqing had been utterly captivated by her. Lu Miaochan’s goddess-like aura and exquisite appearance had ignited fervent fantasies within him. He had harbored the desire to intervene when the burly man had been harassing Lu Miaochan, but the man’s physique was far more imposing than his own; despite his yearning, courage had failed him.

But now, if he could successfully cure Lu Miaochan, would there be any obstacle in forging a connection with this goddess? He had already meticulously planned his next moves. Later, while treating Lu Miaochan’s malady, he could seize the chance to gain an advantage over the goddess, then execute a heroic rescue, perhaps even securing a kiss or escorting the beauty home!

“Tch, you believe you need to examine her? I could tell at a single glance; she is suffering from acute angina!” Ye Xuan declared dismissively. “There is nothing for you here. I intend to treat Miaochan; I request you maintain your distance.”

Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Zhou Weiqing felt a jolt of apprehension, his eyebrows furrowing. Could this young man genuinely possess medical knowledge? Impossible! “Hmph, can a country bumpkin like you actually treat illnesses? May I inquire which esteemed medical university you graduated from?”

Zhou Weiqing’s lips curled into a frigid sneer, utterly unwilling to concede that Ye Xuan possessed any medical expertise. He challenged loudly, “I suspect you are merely using ‘treatment’ as a guise to take liberties with this girl. Scum like you, I have encountered my fair share!”

Ye Xuan couldn’t be bothered to stoop to the level of such foolish individuals. To label someone a country person devoid of manners while harboring far sleazier intentions than anyone else – this was the hallmark of a hypocrite masking a hidden perversion. “I never attended college,” he admitted candidly. To be precise, if preschool were counted as formal schooling, his entire duration of study did not exceed three years.

“Ha, never attended college? So, you are not a professional! I strongly advise you to distance yourself from the patient; otherwise, should any adverse outcome occur, your actions could constitute a criminal offense!” Zhou Weiqing’s words purported to be advice, yet the palpable scorn lacing his tone was unmistakable.

“Young man, this individual is a qualified doctor. Quickly step aside and permit this physician to conduct an examination. Do not further jeopardize the young lady’s condition,” someone from the periphery interjected.

“Precisely; it appears you haven’t bathed in several days? You’re so unhygienic; if you were to cause a viral infection, that would be the end of you!” Some bystanders began to voice their support for Zhou Weiqing.

Ye Xuan pursed his lips, stating with nonchalance, “Who says one cannot treat ailments without being a formally recognized doctor? My medical proficiency stems from Ancient Medicine.”

What? Ancient Medicine? How utterly absurd! Does such a discipline even exist in this era?

“I detest ancient medicine the most! It relies solely on experience and should be outlawed by the nation!”

Zhou Weiqing wore a mocking smile. “I never claimed diseases could be cured by mere touch. But since it is ancient medicine, it is understandable; it’s all about deceiving people anyway.”

“If you deem the treasures passed down by our ancestors as deceptions, then what exactly are you?”

Faced with Zhou Weiqing’s cold sarcasm, a hint of chill flickered in Ye Xuan’s eyes.

“Your quibbling is futile; you are merely a charlatan! This kind of scenario is too common in novels!

Step aside quickly. If you delay the optimal treatment window, can you bear the responsibility?”

Zhou Weiqing declared loudly and reached out, attempting to shove Ye Xuan away from his position.

“Just because you haven't witnessed it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Today, I shall open your eyes, you collection of mortals!”

Ye Xuan sneered, and the sharp aura that suddenly emanated caused Zhou Weiqing to stagger back several steps, his face paling.

“Fine, I wish to see how you, the charlatan, will treat her!”

Zhou Weiqing huffed, no longer daring to confront Ye Xuan.

He would let Ye Xuan treat Lu Miaochan first. When Ye Xuan inevitably failed to cure her, his deception would be exposed.

Then, Zhou Weiqing could step in, thereby highlighting his own superior medical skills.

Zhou Weiqing’s eyes darted around as he puffed out his chest and announced to those nearby, “Everyone, come and witness! Observe how ancient medicine treats her. Keep your eyes wide open, so you don’t fall prey to ancient medicine’s scams in the future!”

He intended to humiliate Ye Xuan, who had dared to obstruct his pursuit of flirting.

“What?

Ancient medicine is harming people again?”

“Modern-day practitioners of ancient medicine are all frauds! Only Western medicine can genuinely serve the public!”

“Precisely! Haven’t enough lives been claimed by ancient medicine throughout the years?

We must keep a close watch on this young man; do not let him inflict actual harm upon the girl!”

“Well, that’s not entirely accurate, is it?

In contemporary times, the number of individuals lost to Western medicine far surpasses those lost to ancient medicine by millions!”

Hearing Zhou Weiqing’s call, the majority of the passengers in the carriage stirred, becoming alarmed and engaging in hushed whispers.

At this moment, Lu Miaochan’s frail body was curled into a ball, her eyes tightly shut and trembling slightly; it was evident she was enduring excruciating pain.

Ye Xuan’s expression grew stern, and he no longer hesitated.

He leaned down, one hand cradling Lu Miaochan, while his other hand swiftly pressed several acupoints, channeling delicate streams of Qi into her body.

“Damn it, this guy is actually touching the beauty!”

“Unbelievable! All the advantages are being seized by this country bumpkin. There’s no fairness in this world.”

“Damn it!

A fine piece of cabbage has been claimed by a pig!”

The men in the vicinity were consumed by envy, their stomachs churning with jealousy towards Ye Xuan.

Although the onlookers harbored doubts, suspecting Ye Xuan of taking illicit liberties, they refrained from intervening upon observing his focused demeanor.

Zhou Weiqing scoffed. “I must concede, you're quite adept at feigning an air of mystery, but you can only deceive the common folk!

If you can genuinely cure her through such means, I shall address you as ‘Grandpa’.”

Upon hearing this, a playful smirk touched Ye Xuan’s lips. “This is the first time I’ve encountered someone so eager to become another’s grandson. Was your mother quite accepting of this arrangement?”

“What I meant was, if you successfully cure her, then I will call you Grandpa,” Zhou Weiqing clarified with a huff.

Shaking his head, Ye Xuan composed himself and produced several silver needles, swiftly inserting them into her.

With each needle’s placement, a peculiar form of Qi was infused.

One minute, then two minutes, time inexorably slipped by.

Yet, Lu Miaochan showed no discernible signs of recovery.

Witnessing this, Zhou Weiqing, who had been observing with keen anticipation of Ye Xuan's failure, displayed a pronounced sneer.

Hmph, this charlatan is indeed putting on a grand act!

Just as he was about to voice his scorn, Lu Miaochan, who had kept her eyes closed, suddenly emitted a soft groan and then opened her eyes…