29: Family doctor living dead

"A Family Doctor?" Living Dead exclaimed in surprise, as if he had heard something astronomical.

Given how famous he, Living Dead, was, everyone who sought his treatment was a person of immense status.

"No, absolutely not. This old man will never become anyone's Family Doctor." Living Dead waved his hands repeatedly, looking at the trio as if they were idiots.

Ling Xian was too lazy to speak and simply grabbed Living Dead by the neck.

"Brat, you..." Living Dead suddenly smiled, pulling out some Medicinal Powder from between his fingers and scattering it toward Ling Xian.

Instantly, Ling Xian went limp, his entire body weak.

"Hahaha, brat, you're too green.

This old man has traveled the Jianghu for so many years, and it's not like no one has dared to attack me. But every single one of them was dealt with by me, and some were even poisoned to death.

Since ancient times, medicine and Poison have been inseparable.

Not to mention a mere Fifth-Rank Martial Artist like you, even many of those so-called Grandmasters have suffered at this old man's hands."

The old man, Living Dead, was extremely smug.

Seeing this, Wu Poshan also made a move. Young Master Ling had shown him kindness, and he could not stand by.

"Old sir, hand over the Antidote."

However, in the next moment, Wu Poshan was sent flying by a palm strike from Living Dead.

"Do you really think this old man is weak? I'm also a Fifth-Rank Martial Artist, alright?

It's just that my medical skills are so amazing that they overshadowed my martial arts talent." Living Dead stroked his white beard, explaining his awesomeness.

Only Wu Yueyue was frantic, yet helpless.

[Super Recovery is treating...]

Ling Xian, lying on the ground, was slightly shocked. He hadn't expected Super Recovery could even counteract Poison; it truly deserved to be a Golden Legend reward.

"illusion dream, is this Super Recovery really that powerful?"

[host, don't overthink it. It can only treat simple Poisons. If the Poison were stronger, the system would need to upgrade Super Recovery by one level.]

Ling Xian nodded, understanding the general idea.

He wasn't disappointed; just this level of ability was already exceeding expectations.

"Playing dirty tricks—is that fun?" Ling Xian suddenly appeared behind Living Dead.

The sudden appearance startled Living Dead. Disbelief showed in his tired eyes: "How... how is that possible? Even a Grandmaster would be knocked unconscious for hours by this Poison. How could you..."

"Cough, cough..." Ling Xian tightened his grip on Living Dead's neck, making him cough uncontrollably.

"If you are willing to become the Ling Family's Family Doctor, not only will I teach you the Taisu Pulse Theory, but I will also prepare the Medicinal Ingredients for you to refine medicine. Everything you need, my Ling Family can provide.

Make your choice now?"

Facing Ling Xian's terrifying gaze and threat, Living Dead felt such pure Killing Intent for the first time.

He could be certain that this guy would genuinely kill him.

The longer he lived, the more he yearned to keep living.

He couldn't die; he hadn't yet seen the limits of medical skill.

"I need you to agree to a condition: this old man will only take action for you once a month at most!" This was Living Dead's final stubborn stand.

"Naturally." Ling Xian nodded in agreement.

"This old man, Living Dead, greets his Master!"

Fine! He, Living Dead, was simply afraid of death.

"Just call me Young Master Ling from now on!" Ling Xian released Living Dead.

Living Dead gave Ling Xian a deep look, realizing this young man was extraordinary.

Whether it was his methods, his intelligence capabilities, or his way of handling affairs, he could compete with some old veterans.

Holding a stick in one hand and a Sweet Date in the other, and then asking him which one to choose?

Isn't that obvious?

He stopped hesitating and turned his attention to Wu Yueyue, who had been standing quietly by the side, her small face pale.

"Little girl, come here and let this old man take a look."

Wu Yueyue glanced at her brother and Ling Xian, then timidly walked up to Living Dead.

Living Dead extended three fingers, placed them on Wu Yueyue's wrist, closed his eyes, and focused his mind.

His brows first slightly furrowed, then relaxed. After a long time, he released her hand and sighed.

"Congenital Heart Meridian Deficiency, and severe depletion of primal energy.

If it had been delayed for another year, even if Flesh White Bone and I worked together, it would be impossible to save her." Living Dead's words made Wu Poshan's heart leap into his throat.

The impact of this statement on Wu Poshan was no less than being bombed by a Rocket Launcher while practicing boxing.

"Old sir, is there a way to save her?" Wu Poshan asked urgently, his voice full of pleading.

Living Dead pondered for a moment, "It can be treated. But it requires a core Medicinal Primer: a hundred-year-old blood lingzhi.

This item is highly Yang and firm, containing vast vitality. It is a precious medicine for compensating Congenital Heart Meridian Deficiency and stimulating one's own vitality.

Without this medicine, even if this old man possessed heavenly abilities, I would be trying to cook without rice."

"blood lingzhi?" Wu Poshan murmured, genuinely scared, as he had never seen such a precious medicine.

Confusion flashed in Ling Xian's eyes.

This was different from the Original Plot.

"The Original Plot never mentioned Lin Feng meeting Wu Yueyue, and this blood lingzhi never appeared.

illusion dream, is Wu Yueyue a daughter of destiny?"

[Ding! Wu Yueyue is a daughter of destiny, but she does not belong to the Lin Feng plotline.]

Ling Xian instantly understood the reason: he would have to wait for other Children of Destiny to appear before there was a chance to treat Wu Yueyue.

"I will do my best to find it." Ling Xian said calmly, "Does the old sir happen to know its whereabouts?"

"As far as this old man knows, a recent Underground Auction in Donghai City might have it, but the price will certainly be high."

"No matter, as long as there's a clue."

Ling Xian's confidence surprised even Living Dead.

"Good! As long as Young Master Ling obtains the blood lingzhi, this old man will give it my all!

During this time, I will first use the method of Golden Needles to nourish her heart meridian."

"Thank you, old sir!" Upon hearing this, Wu Poshan was so excited he was about to kneel, but Ling Xian stopped him with a look.

"In that case, I appreciate your effort." At the same time, Ling Xian took out a Partial Volume and handed it to Living Dead.

Sitting in the car on the way back, Ling Xian closed his eyes to rest, and the system prompt sounded in his mind.

[Ding! Successfully intercepted Lin Feng's important opportunity, the Divine Doctor "Living Dead." Loan deducted, gained 1500 villain points!]

Upon returning to Shanhai Manor's Villa Number One, Ling Xian instructed Ling Wu to stop at the adjacent Villa Number Three.

"This will be your Residence from now on. I have assigned some people here; you can tell them if you have any needs." Ling Xian pointed at the villa and said to Living Dead.

The subordinates he assigned were all Dark Guards, partly to help Living Dead with his medical practice more easily, and partly to prevent Living Dead from escaping or betraying him.

Next, Ling Xian led Living Dead into the villa.

Inside, it was magnificent and luxurious.

Living Dead didn't open his eyes, instead showing some disdain.

"Heh, brat, is that all? When I was young, I lived much better than you do now."

Ling Xian guessed Living Dead would say this. He didn't reply, instead opening a specially designed room.

"What about these, then?"

As Ling Xian's voice fell, a strong, mixed fragrance of various medicinal herbs entered Living Dead's nose.

"Holy cow! This is Hundred-Year-Old Wild Ginseng! This is hundred-year-old lingzhi! And this... Snow Lotus, Agarwood, Paris..."

Gazing at the specially prepared Medicinal Cabinet, Living Dead was dazzled.

Some of these Medicinal Ingredients weren't even available in his Secluded Dwelling.

What kind of background does this Ling Xian have to procure all this?

Living Dead looked at Ling Xian with a strange gaze, trying to see through him.

Before he went into seclusion, he had definitely never heard of a Ling Family in Donghai.