‘I searched all over Nanjiang City and couldn’t find them.’
But Fang Guosheng had managed to gather all these herbs in just a few days.
“Divine Doctor Zheng, are you looking for medicinal herbs?
Just tell me what you need, and I’ll help you buy them.”
Zheng Yan quickly refused.
“Thank you, Master Fang, but I’d like to buy these herbs myself.”
“Alright.
Actually, I purchased these herbs through the city’s Chinese Herbal Medicine Association.”
“They have connections all over the country.
Even if something isn’t available here, they can get it from other places.”
‘So it all comes down to the Chinese Herbal Medicine Association after all.’
‘Looks like I’ll have to get in touch with them.’
Fang Guosheng continued, “Speaking of which, another member of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Association was supposed to come today.
Where did he get to?”
“You mean Old Tang, right?
He called a moment ago.
Said he was stuck in traffic and would be here soon.”
“Then he missed out.
He didn’t get to see Divine Doctor Zheng in action.”
Just as he said that, a figure hurried over.
“Master Fang, I hope I’m not too late.”
When the man saw Zheng Yan, he paused for a moment and said, “Divine Doctor Zheng?”
Fang Guosheng asked curiously, “Professor Tang, you know Divine Doctor Zheng?”
Zheng Yan also recognized the newcomer.
This was Professor Tang, the one Yang Hao had invited to help treat Bai Zhi.
Professor Tang nodded.
“I never thought I’d run into Divine Doctor Zheng here.
It must be fate.”
Zheng Yan nodded.
“Yes, I didn’t expect to see you here either.”
Fang Guosheng’s face was full of surprise.
“Professor Tang, are you saying the person who cured the Bai Family’s young miss…
was Zheng Yan?”
Professor Tang nodded.
“That’s right.
It was him.”
Everyone looked at Zheng Yan in astonishment.
They had already heard this story from Professor Tang—that the young miss of the Bai Family had been afflicted with an Insect Gu but was saved by a Divine Doctor.
They never imagined that this Divine Doctor was Zheng Yan.
Zheng Yan smiled.
“You flatter me.
It was just a bit of luck.”
“Divine Doctor Zheng, you’re too modest.
Not only did you cure my illness, but you also saved someone from the Bai Family.”
“What?!
The treatment is already over?” Professor Tang was dumbfounded.
He had come this time specifically to see who could cure Master Fang.
‘I missed seeing Zheng Yan in action last time, and I’ve missed it again.’
‘What a shame.’
Seeing Professor Tang’s regretful expression, everyone burst out laughing.
“Oh, by the way, Professor Tang, when I was chatting with Divine Doctor Zheng earlier, he seemed to need a batch of herbs.
Do you think…?”
Professor Tang’s face lit up.
He had been wondering how to get closer to Zheng Yan, and now he finally had a reason.
“Divine Doctor Zheng, you need herbs?”
Zheng Yan nodded.
“Yes.
I’m preparing to refine a medicinal pill, but aside from the main catalyst, I’m missing all the other ingredients.”
“Could you let me see what herbs you need?”
Zheng Yan directly handed over the list of herbs he needed.
‘The recipe for this pill comes from my Heavenly Defying Medical Canon.
Even if others got their hands on it, they wouldn’t know how to refine it.’
Professor Tang looked at the list of required herbs and said, “There are only a few of these that I don’t have, but I know people who do.”
“I was wondering if Divine Doctor Zheng would do me the honor of attending a gathering for the Chinese Herbal Medicine Association?
I can introduce you to a few families with long traditions in herbal medicine.
They have comprehensive collections and are willing to sell.”
This was the second time Professor Tang had invited Zheng Yan.
This time, Zheng Yan did not refuse.
He said, “In that case, I’ll have to trouble you, Professor Tang.”
Seeing that Zheng Yan had agreed, Professor Tang was overjoyed.
“Then it’s a deal!
I’ll contact you again, Divine Doctor Zheng, once I’ve confirmed the location.”
Zheng Yan nodded.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now.”
Seeing that Fang Guosheng was fine, Zheng Yan prepared to leave.
Fang Guosheng tried to make him stay.
“How can you just leave?
You helped me.
If I don’t treat you to a meal, people will say I’m a poor host.”
Unable to refuse Fang Guosheng’s insistent invitation, Zheng Yan had no choice but to stay for a meal.
After the meal, Zheng Yan got ready to leave, and this time Fang Guosheng didn’t try to stop him.
He turned to the fidgeting Lu Yan and said, “Lu Yan, why don’t you see Divine Doctor Zheng off properly for me.”
“Okay, Master.”
“Since you’ll be training with Zheng Yan now, you don’t have to keep coming here for a while.”
“Spend more time with Zheng Yan.
This is a rare opportunity.”
Lu Yan pouted, her face turning red as she muttered, “Who wants to spend time with him…”
Everyone burst into laughter.
…
Riding in Lu Yan’s car, Zheng Yan soon arrived at his apartment building.
Lu Yan looked up at the building, a surprised expression on her face.
“You live here?”
Zheng Yan nodded.
“Yeah, what’s wrong?”
“I just thought someone as capable as you would live in a nicer place.”
“It’s just a place to live.
I’m not that particular about it.”
After parking the car, the two of them headed upstairs.
They had barely taken two steps when Zheng Yan’s phone buzzed.
It was from none other than his maternal aunt.
“Zheng Yan, you have to explain to everyone!
They don’t believe anything I say.”
Zheng Yan chuckled at the message.
‘She wants me to explain for her?
In her dreams.’
‘After how she treated my mother back then, it’s her turn to get a taste of it.’
Zheng Yan directly rejected his aunt’s friend request.
He also opened the group chat to see the history.
Ever since Zheng Yan had said he would split the compensation money with everyone, they had all started hounding his maternal uncle and aunt’s family.
Some had even bought train tickets and were coming from all over.
Judging from the photos in the group chat, this mob was planning to arrive in Nanjiang City tomorrow to find his aunt and make her cough up the compensation money.
That’s why his aunt was so scared that she came running to him for help.
But Zheng Yan couldn’t care less.
Before he knew it, Zheng Yan had led Lu Yan to his front door.
He knocked twice, and Mrs.
Zheng opened it from the inside.
She paused for a moment when she saw Lu Yan.
“Zheng Yan, is this…
your girlfriend?”
Lu Yan’s face instantly turned red.
She never expected to be mistaken for his girlfriend the moment she arrived.
Zheng Yan said, “Mom, don’t jump to conclusions.
She’s a friend of mine, here for something important.”
Mrs.
Zheng let out a slightly disappointed “Oh.”
Her eyes were still sizing up Lu Yan.
She was much prettier than that Wang Jiaxin from before, and her chest was bigger too.
‘Such a great girl, and she’s not even my son’s girlfriend.’
‘What a shame.’
“Well, come on in.”
“Have you eaten?”
“We’ve eaten.”
Zheng Yan walked through the door and headed for his room, with Lu Yan, blushing to the tips of her ears, hurrying along behind him.
It was the first time she had ever been to a man’s house, and even though it was for martial arts training, she was still incredibly shy.
‘And we’re heading straight for his bedroom, of all things!’
Lu Yan didn’t relax until they were inside the room.
Mrs.
Zheng was stunned by this scene.
She slowly walked over and pressed her ear against the door to listen.
And then, she heard strange sounds coming from inside.