Chapter 163: 163: Don’t Want Money, Want Your Life_1

Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Don’t Want Money, Want Your Life_1

Lin Yaoshi looked at the small flame in Xu Fan’s palm, so excited that he almost shed tears.

“This is indeed Dan Fire, so this is what Dan Fire is. Master, do you see? I’ve finally laid eyes on the true Dan Fire...” Lin Yaoshi murmured to himself, his voice starting to choke as he spoke.

This Dan Fire was something he and his master had pursued for a lifetime. Originally thinking that no one in Yan Country could condense Dan Fire anymore, Lin Yaoshi had not expected to witness the true Dan Fire that day.

And the person who unleashed it was not some old monster in his dozens or hundreds, but a young man, barely over twenty years old.

“Chinese Medical Heritage has its successors!” Lin Yaoshi looked at Xu Fan, his gaze filled with trust and hope.

Having taught countless renowned students, Lin Yaoshi had never spoken such words, but upon seeing the Dan Fire in Xu Fan’s hand, he couldn’t help but whisper them to himself.

“Elder Lin, no need to get excited. Chinese medicine is profound and vast, I merely have a rudimentary understanding of alchemy. Compared to you and others who have saved countess lives in your lifetime, I still have a long way to go,” said Xu Fan modestly.

“Young friend, don’t belittle yourself. I truly admire your cultivation. Although I’ve saved countless lives in my lifetime, as my master used to say, those we save are people who shouldn’t die, or in other words, people who can be saved. But you, you can truly save those on the brink of death, those deemed incurable, and snatch lives from the hands of King Yama. This is the true essence of medicine,” Lin Yaoshi earnestly said to Xu Fan.

“I have an old friend who I’ve known for many years, a very powerful martial artist in our Yan Country. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury when he was young, leaving him with minor chronic conditions. I wanted to treat him before, but he never took it seriously due to his strong body and kept putting it off. However, a few months ago, my old friend suddenly fell ill and couldn’t recover. In theory, a martial artist’s body is as tough as steel, and it’s not unusual to go decades without ailments, but this illness came on fast and fierce. In just a few months, it became severe, and his life was in danger. I have diagnosed him several times, but with my abilities, I couldn’t determine the cause. I thought there was nothing that could be done but to watch him fade away. But now that I’ve met you today, hope has been rekindled,” Elder Lin said with excitement, revealing a grave expression while discussing his old friend’s condition, a clear sign of the deep significance this friend held for him.

“Elder Lin, are you suggesting that I go and diagnose your friend to see if there’s a chance of saving him?” Xu Fan asked quietly.

“Exactly! I can’t diagnose it, and there’s virtually no one in Yan Country who could, but seeing you, I’ve regained hope. I have this feeling that to cure his disease, you must be involved,” Elder Lin earnestly said to Xu Fan.

Finishing his words, Elder Lin stepped out from behind the counter and began to bow to Xu Fan. “Young friend, I hope for the sake of Lin Yaoshi, you will pay a visit to my old friend.”

Xu Fan quickly moved, catching Elder Lin’s body to prevent the bow, and replied gently, “Why such a grand gesture, Elder Lin? Since you’ve told me his situation, how could I stand by and do nothing?”

“Ha-ha, I truly thank you, young friend. Regardless of whether there’s a solution this time, we’ll consider the payment for the medicine as a token of gratitude for your efforts. If you do find a solution, rest assured there will be a far more valuable reward, both from me and my old friend’s family,” Lin Yaoshi told Xu Fan.

“Elder Lin, I’m going because of your request and the urgency of the patient’s situation. Please take back any talk of rewards. If it were just for the reward, I wouldn’t go,” Xu Fan said calmly.

“Right, right, my mind’s gotten muddled with age. I apologize for the urgency due to my old friend’s condition. Forgive my inconsideration,” Lin Yaoshi, realizing his words were inappropriate, hastily said to Xu Fan.

“No harm done. However, I have some urgent matters to attend to; could I schedule the visit after a couple of days?” Xu Fan asked softly.