406: Chapter 405 Qin Yi saves Si Hongbin, Si Zhengxiong suspects Bai Ruoxue's identity

Upon learning that Si Hongbin had been sent to the Military General Hospital, Si Zhengxiong immediately arranged for his most trusted driver, Old Hou, to head to the hospital first.

Seeing the old master and his party arrive, Old Hou immediately came forward to greet them, saying respectfully, "Old Master, you've arrived." He then looked at Si Hongjun and Si Yao, nodding to them. "Young Master, Young Miss Yao Yao!" Si Hongjun and his daughter nodded in response.

Si Zhengxiong didn't have time for pleasantries and asked anxiously, "Old Hou, thank you for your hard work. How is Hongbin?"

"Sigh," Old Hou sighed, his expression solemn. "He's already in the ICU. Although the surgery was successful, whether he wakes up depends on fate. That boy Hongbin's injuries are truly too severe. If you hadn't taught him martial arts since he was a child, making his constitution much stronger than an ordinary person's, I'm afraid things would have been truly dire this time."

"Take us there first," Si Zhengxiong said, then pointed at Qin Yi. "By the way, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Qin Yi."

Old Hou looked at Qin Yi, took the initiative to extend his hand, and said warmly, "Hello, Mr. Qin. I've also read the news in the Southwest Evening News. My family's Young Miss Yao Yao is a very good person; I hope you will treat her well too."

As soon as these words were spoken, Qin Yi was instantly embarrassed, not knowing how to respond for a moment, and could only offer a polite smile.

Fortunately, everyone's focus was currently on Si Hongbin, so they didn't continue on that topic.

Led by Old Hou, the group hurried toward the critical care building.

The ICU ward was located on the third floor of the critical care building. Just as the elevator doors opened, the Executive Vice President of the Military General Hospital and Si Hongbin's attending physician were already waiting at the elevator entrance.

Upon seeing Si Zhengxiong, the Executive Vice President immediately stepped forward with a face full of smiles, proactively extending his hand to Si Zhengxiong. Old Hou, who was standing beside them, introduced, "Old Master, this is the Executive Vice President of the Military General Hospital, and this is Hongbin's attending physician."

After shaking hands with both of them, Si Zhengxiong skipped the small talk and stated his purpose directly: "President, Doctor, please prepare a few sets of sterile suits. I want to go into the ICU to see Hongbin."

The attending physician didn't seem to know Si Zhengxiong's identity and looked troubled, explaining, "Old gentleman, the patient has just finished surgery and is still very weak. Seeing the patient at this time is not good for his recovery..."

Si Zhengxiong's expression darkened, and the Executive Vice President beside him quickly cut in, "Old Master, it's no problem. I'll have them prepared for you right away." Saying this, the President pulled the attending physician aside and whispered, "Hurry up and prepare five sets of sterile suits!"

"But, President, this is against the regulations... If anything happens, I can't take the responsibility!" the attending physician responded anxiously in a low voice.

"Regulations! Regulations! Don't you see who just arrived? Go quickly, I'll take responsibility if anything happens!" the Executive Vice President said firmly.

"Fine! I understand!" Seeing that the President had put it that way, the attending physician had no choice but to quickly go and prepare the sterile suits.

A short while later, led by the attending physician, Si Zhengxiong and the others entered the ICU.

Looking at Si Hongbin lying on the hospital bed, his face pale and his chest wrapped in thick bandages, tears faintly welled up in Si Zhengxiong's eyes. Si Yao's nose also twitched, and she covered her face, beginning to sob.

At this moment, Si Hongjun noticed something wrong and immediately pointed it out, "Why is there frost on Hongbin's eyebrows? It's not that cold in this ward."

Hearing this, Qin Yi's heart tightened. He immediately took a step forward, quietly activated his 'Eye of Truth', and carefully scanned Si Hongbin's body.

As expected, within his Dantian, the Blazing Sun True Qi was less than ten percent remaining and was being eaten away bit by bit by the residual Mystic Ice True Qi in his body, much like Si Yao's situation before. If left to develop, Si Hongbin would truly be in danger.

Qin Yi immediately sought help from the System: "System, in Si Hongbin's condition, can a longevity pill save him?"

[Ding! Replying to the host, he can be saved. However, the Mystic Ice True Qi in Si Hongbin's body will still need to be slowly neutralized by clashing with Blazing Sun True Qi after his body has recovered.]

Having received a positive answer from the System, Qin Yi immediately went to the bedside. Taking advantage of the others not paying attention, he flipped his palm and took out a longevity pill directly from the System Space.

Just as he was about to step forward and lift Si Hongbin's oxygen mask, the attending physician was quick-eyed and nimble-handed, immediately stepping forward to grab Qin Yi's arm, saying warily, "Hey, young comrade, what are you trying to do?"

Qin Yi ignored the doctor and opened his palm, revealing a Medicinal Pill. He looked at Si Zhengxiong and explained, "Old Master, this is the healing pill I told you about before that can save Brother Bin!"

"Young comrade, don't talk nonsense. Do you know how seriously injured this patient is? How can you just give him medicine at a time like this? If something goes wrong after taking your medicine, can you take the responsibility?" The attending physician was full of doubt.

At this moment, Si Yao stepped forward decisively and grabbed the attending physician's wrist. "Doctor, thank you for performing the surgery on Brother Bin. However, we don't need you here anymore. I believe in him. If any problems occur after taking the pill, we will take responsibility ourselves!"

The attending physician felt pain and immediately released Qin Yi's hand, and Si Yao let go of him at the same time.

"You, you people are simply joking with the patient's life! You said it yourselves; if problems arise from taking it, don't come looking for trouble with our hospital!" After saying this, the attending physician left the ward in a huff.

Si Yao immediately said to Qin Yi, "Qin Yi, give it to Brother Bin!"

Qin Yi nodded, carefully lifted the oxygen mask on Si Hongbin's face, pried open his mouth, and sent the Medicinal Pill inside—the pill dissolved upon contact, its medicinal power sliding down the esophagus and into the body.

With the help of the 'Eye of Truth', Qin Yi watched the medicinal power gradually disperse through his body. The Blazing Sun True Qi in his Dantian was also gradually recovering, and only then did he feel relieved as he put the oxygen mask back on him.

After waiting for a moment, the readings on the heart monitor nearby gradually rose, and the frost on Si Hongbin's eyebrows also began to recede.

"Mr. Qin, is Hongbin better now?" Si Zhengxiong asked nervously as he watched Si Hongbin's condition improve bit by bit.

"Yes, the pill has been taken. Just wait for the medicinal power to slowly take effect." At this point, Qin Yi paused and changed the subject, adding, "However, there is still residual Mystic Ice True Qi in his body that cannot be removed by external force right now. Fortunately, the Si Family's Blazing Sun True Qi counters it. Once Brother Bin's body recovers, it can be cleared by slowly treating it with Blazing Sun True Qi."

"Mystic Ice True Qi?" Si Zhengxiong's pupils constricted, his eyes full of shock. "Are you saying that Bai Ruoxue uses Mystic Ice True Qi?!"

"Yes, that Bai Ruoxue's strength is indeed very formidable. I almost fell for her tricks as well. If it hadn't been for Si Yao stepping in at the critical moment to block that fatal blow for me, perhaps I would be the one lying here now." Qin Yi said, noticing Si Zhengxiong's shocked expression, and asked curiously, "Does the Old Master happen to know about the 'Mystic Ice True Qi' Cultivation Technique?"

"More than just knowing..." Si Zhengxiong frowned deeply, as if recalling past events. "Decades ago, when Wenruo was just born, many people wanted to arrange betrothals with the Si Family. Among them, there was one of the Ancient Martial Arts Families whose inherited ultimate skill was this 'Mystic Ice True Qi'!" Having said this, he suddenly stopped, remembering what Bai Ruoxue looked like when he saw her yesterday—could it be that this Bai Ruoxue is Bai Xue, the granddaughter of the Bai Family head from back then? How could that be possible! Wasn't the Bai Family wiped out back then?

"Old Master, what's wrong?" Seeing that his expression was off, Qin Yi quickly followed up.

Si Zhengxiong snapped out of it and waved his hand. "Oh, no, it's nothing, just remembered some old matters. By the way, if I transfer some Blazing Sun True Qi to Hongbin, would it help him?"

"Naturally, it would. However, Brother Bin's body is still recovering, so it's not advisable for the Old Master to transfer too much True Qi."

"Good, I understand." Si Zhengxiong nodded, placed his hand on Si Hongbin's palm, and mobilized the Blazing Sun True Qi in his body, slowly transferring it into Si Hongbin's Meridians.

Watching the residual Mystic Ice True Qi dissipate completely, Qin Yi spoke up to remind him, "Old Master, that's enough."

Hearing this, Si Zhengxiong stopped the transfer and carefully placed Si Hongbin's hand back. Then, he cupped his hands in a salute to Qin Yi and said, "Mr. Qin, this old man thanks you on behalf of Hongbin."

"Old Master, how could this Junior dare to accept such a great gesture? Brother Bin was injured because of me as well; by all rights, I should have treated him."

"Mr. Qin, please do not blame yourself. My Si Family also bears responsibility for this matter. If my Si Family hadn't used Mr. Qin as a shield, it wouldn't have caused that boy Zhao Lintai to develop killing intent toward Mr. Qin."

At this moment, Si Hongjun spoke up: "Old Master, Mr. Qin, this is not the place to talk. Since Hongbin is no longer in serious danger, I think everyone should head back first. We can just leave someone here to keep watch."

"Very well. I still have many questions about what happened in Zhuilong Valley that I haven't figured out yet," Si Zhengxiong said with a smile.

Afterward, the group walked out of the ICU ward. At this moment, Si Wenruo and Si Hongxiao arrived late.

"Wenruo, you stay here tonight to accompany Hongbin. Mr. Qin has already treated Hongbin; tell me as soon as he wakes up," Si Hongjun said.

"Okay, Dad."

At this point, Old Hou spoke up: "Master Wenruo, it's better if I stay here to keep watch."

But Si Wenruo spoke: "Master Hou, you are getting on in years; it's better if I stay here."

Old Hou wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Si Zhengxiong raising his hand. "Yes, Old Hou, you should go back and rest too. It's fine to leave Wenruo here."

"Alright, then I'll trouble Master Wenruo."

"Old Master, it's getting late, so let's not go back to the old manor yet. I've already arranged for a car to wait at the hospital entrance. Let's go to the Southwest International Hotel to rest first, and return to the old manor when it's light out." Si Hongjun thoughtfully arranged the follow-up matters.

"Very well. Also, prepare a change of clothes for Mr. Qin, as well as a new cell phone." Si Zhengxiong didn't forget to look after Qin Yi's needs.

"Don't worry, everything has already been arranged." Si Hongjun nodded in response.

The Executive Vice President and the attending physician also saw Si Zhengxiong's group to their cars, watching the motorcade depart until the taillights disappeared into the night.

The attending physician finally couldn't help but speak: "President, who is that old man? Why were you so respectful to him?!"

"You, you're great with a scalpel, and your skills are the best in the hospital, but you really need to work on your ability to read people. You've been in the Southwest for so long, haven't you even heard the name of the Southwest Si Family?"

The attending physician shook his head: "I spend all day revolving around the operating table; how would I know anything about some Southwest Si Family..."

"Sigh, it's just as well that you don't know." The Vice President patted his shoulder meaningfully. "In some matters, knowing too much just makes you hesitant. Go back and keep a close eye on the one in the ICU; don't let anything go wrong."

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