Chapter 338: Treatment
The expressions of the Su Family members changed at the sight of this. Zhang Fang and Su Yurou, in particular, were utterly shocked and terrified.
Zhang Fang even felt a pang of regret. Can Zhao Dong really heal people? Is this how you treat someone?
But in the next moment, after Su Tian coughed up the black blood, color began to visibly return to his face!
Zhang Fang was rooted to the spot, and Su Yurou was instantly stunned. Visible joy sprang onto their faces.
Zhao Dong clapped his hands, glanced at Qian Qiang with a sneer, and snorted coldly. "You still have the nerve to bark? If you hadn't meddled with the silver needles and caused the yin energy to enter his organs, would I have needed to use force to expel it?"
Hearing this, the Su Family members had an epiphany, and their guilt deepened.
COUGH, COUGH... COUGH, COUGH, COUGH...
At this moment, Su Tian let out a dry cough and groggily opened his eyes.
"Dad!"
"Old Su!"
Seeing Su Tian awake, Su Yurou and Zhang Fang immediately rushed over.
Confusion shone in Su Tian's eyes. "What... happened to me?"
Tears of joy streamed down Zhang Fang's face as she recounted the events. Su Tian was also startled, looking incredulously at Zhao Dong.
Finally, Su Tian heaved a deep sigh. He got up from the bed, walked over to Zhao Dong, and bowed deeply, his face full of remorse. "Young Friend Zhao, I, Su Tian, was blind not to recognize your greatness. You returned my malice with virtue, something I will never forget..."
Zhao Dong glanced at Su Tian and said indifferently, "Enough. I only acted because of Yurou. If not for her, I wouldn't have bothered saving you."
Su Tian felt a wave of awkwardness, followed by even deeper regret, and sighed internally. If only I had known how capable Zhao Dong was, I never would have dared to look down on him! Without him here today, my old life would have certainly been forfeit.
However, just then, Qian Qiang sneered, "Patriarch Su, don't be fooled by this boy!"
Su Tian was startled. Zhao Dong was also stunned and frowned as he looked at Qian Qiang.
Qian Qiang sneered again, his face full of disdain. "What are you looking at? It was clearly Dr. Sun who cured Patriarch Su. You just swooped in and stole the credit! Do you have no shame? What kind of ridiculous treatment is a single slap? By that logic, I could call myself a miracle doctor too!"
Hearing this, the Su Family members looked at each other in dismay. To be honest, they had never seen anyone save a life the way Zhao Dong had.
Could it be true? Did Zhao Dong just steal the credit?
But at that moment, Su Tian's furious roar erupted!
"Brazen! Qian Qiang, do you really think I've gone senile? I know my own body best! When Young Friend Zhao was administering the needles, I clearly felt myself recovering, but that man Sun dared to move the silver needles, plunging me back into danger! If not for Young Friend Zhao's slap, I would be a corpse by now!"
Su Tian's words landed powerfully, instantly dispelling the family's doubts.
Instantly, everyone's gaze turned fiercely toward Qian Qiang.
"Leave my family's home at once!" Su Tian bluntly ordered him out.
Qian Qiang was utterly humiliated. He had planned to put on an act to deceive Su Tian and win his trust, but it turned out Su Tian had been conscious...
His face flushed with embarrassment, Qian Qiang stammered, "Uncle Su, please, let me explain..."
"To hell with your explanation! Get out!" Su Tian rebuked.
Qian Qiang's face turned crimson. Unable to retort, he had no choice but to leave the Su Family estate in disgrace with Dr. Sun. Before leaving, he shot Zhao Dong a venomous glare, one that looked as if it wanted to swallow him whole.
SLAM!
Outside the Su residence, Qian Qiang slammed the car door shut. He pounded his fist on the steering wheel, his eyes filled with malice. "Damn bastard! Who the hell is this scumbag who popped out of nowhere to ruin my plans? You're asking for death! You're damn well asking for it!"
THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
The poor steering wheel became the target of Qian Qiang's rage. Beside him, Dr. Sun's complexion was ashen.
"Young Master Qian, that Zhao Dong really is something. The power of the yin energy was beyond my imagination. Back there, I truly would not have been able to save Su Tian."
"Useless! You're just as useless!" Qian Qiang twisted his head and glared at Sun Simiao.
Sun Simiao was visibly angered, but he dared not say more.
After his tirade, Qian Qiang turned his sinister gaze back toward the villa. "Su Yurou, you'll be mine sooner or later. You can't escape! You can't! Did you really think your Su Family could slip from my grasp? I was the one who made Su Tian fall into a coma and caused your family's misfortune. I have my ways of getting you!"
A morbid smile curled Qian Qiang's lips. It turned out that the yin talisman under the family's rockery and the pagoda tree had all been his doing. He had pursued Su Yurou for years, but she wouldn't give him the time of day. So, he had devised this vicious plan to put Su Tian on death's door. At the critical moment, he, Qian Qiang, would arrive with Sun Simiao to provide treatment. As long as they could save Su Tian, he could then propose marriage. The Su Family would be indebted to him, and Su Yurou would have no choice but to agree.
But who could have expected Zhao Dong to appear out of nowhere and ruin everything?
Seeing Qian Qiang's overflowing killing intent, Sun Simiao remained silent for a moment before saying ominously, "Young Master Qian, this Zhao Dong is a real problem. I suggest we hire someone to take care of him for good."
Hearing this, Qian Qiang hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. "Zhao Dong is now a benefactor to the Su Family. If we make a rash move and leave behind any evidence, we'll become their enemies. Zhao Dong is a nobody. What's crucial is Su Yurou's attitude. Let's see how she treats me after this. Even though you couldn't save Su Tian, I still brought you here. The Su Family ought to be grateful to me for the effort."
"This... very well..." Sun Simiao shook his head helplessly and fell silent.
In his view, indecisiveness at a critical moment only invites trouble. Now that a threat has appeared, the best choice is to nip it in the bud. Unfortunately, Qian Qiang is far too arrogant.
「Elsewhere」
A jubilant atmosphere filled the Su residence. Everyone treated Zhao Dong like a deity, fawning over him endlessly.
At the same time, Zhang Fang approached Zhao Dong, holding a peerless Spiritual Medicine. "Young Friend Zhao," she said with a beaming smile, "this is the peerless Spiritual Medicine I promised you, the Blood Spirit Refinement. Please accept it."
Her attitude was respectful, without a hint of reluctance. No matter how precious an object was, it was still just an external thing. If a person was gone, then nothing else mattered.
Zhao Dong's breath caught when he saw the blood-red herb. It was a Dragon Blood Grass!
Dragon Blood Grass was an essential ingredient for crafting the Three-Transformation Soul Condensing Pill, a concoction with the power to bring the dead back to life. Out in the world, it was a treasure that all the major powers would fight over. Zhao Dong had only read about it in the Mystic Sky Technique, so obtaining it now was an incredible surprise.
He didn't put on any airs and directly accepted the wooden box. As he opened it, a rich wave of Spiritual Energy washed over him.
Zhao Dong was delighted. This Dragon Blood Grass is an innate-grade Spiritual Medicine, and this specimen seems to be of exceptional quality—truly a rare find! Even now, without any refinement, just ingesting it directly will raise my strength by at least one minor realm! I'm currently at the third level of Foundation Establishment. If I consume this, I can conservatively break through to the fourth level! When that happens, even a Great Grandmaster at the eighth level will be no match for me!
Zhao Dong put away the Spiritual Medicine, grateful for his decision to return. "Hmm, this Spiritual Medicine is indeed excellent. In return, I will disperse all the yin energy within your family's estate."
With that, he walked outside, frowned, and asked the Su Family to bring him some cinnabar and talisman paper. He then bit the tip of his middle finger, drawing blood to paint a rune on the paper.
Handing the talisman to Zhang Fang, Zhao Dong said calmly, "Madam Su, place this in the center of your main hall. Three days should be enough."
The moment Zhang Fang took it, a soothing sensation washed over her. She was inwardly shocked. It's really working!
Nearby, Su Tian exclaimed joyfully, "I was so muddle-headed to fancy such malevolent things! Young Friend Zhao, you are the greatest benefactor our Su Family could have asked for!"
Hearing this, Zhao Dong just waved his hand dismissively. This was just a transaction. There's no need to speak of benefactors.
Afterward, Zhao Dong turned to leave. But at that moment, Su Tian's phone rang. After answering the call, his eyes lit up with joy. He then quickly stepped forward to stop the departing Zhao Dong.
"Young Friend Zhao, please wait a moment!"