Chapter 146: Treating the Wounded
Chang Ping ultimately and very carefully tucked the test paper away, forcing a bitter smile. “Many thanks, Master,” he said, though his heart bled inside. He had no choice but to smile while suffering.
Meanwhile, Qu Qiuming, having seen this exchange, had a strange look in his eyes. He stepped forward impatiently.
“Weren’t you going to test my medical skills? We’re here already, so let’s get started. Who’s the patient you want me to treat?”
Hall Master Xu frowned slightly, then turned to Chang Ping. “Nephew Chang, this is Fellow Daoist Qu, who will be tested today. Where is the patient?”
Chang Ping froze for a moment. He had heard rumors that a healer surnamed Qu would be coming for assessment today, but he hadn’t expected the sharp-faced, irritated man before him to be that famous “Divine Healer.” He didn’t ask further and answered,
“There are many patients here today—mostly ordinary people injured by demonic energy, though the severity varies. For a fair test, perhaps one of moderate—”
“No need.” Qu Qiuming interrupted, his tone impatient. “Just take me to the worst one. Don’t worry—I can heal him.”
“The worst one?” Chang Ping looked startled, uncertainty flashing across his face. He turned to Hall Master Xu as if seeking confirmation.
Hall Master Xu’s brow furrowed but he nodded. “Take us there.”