The sound of voices had barely faded when Peng Tianyu and his group reappeared at the clinic, this time accompanied by Feng Xiuming. Feng Xiuming led the way, followed by a large entourage of what appeared to be enforcers.
“Li Se, you only became an Imperial Physician through the back door. If you have the guts, why not have a match with Dr. Peng, the chief disciple of the Ghost Doctor? If you’re too scared to compete, I’ll smash your clinic!” Feng Xiuming’s anger flared upon seeing Li Se. Knowing Li Se’s formidable skills, he had brought a substantial force of several dozen men, all surrounding the clinic’s entrance.
“Are these guys here to cause trouble?”
“A disciple of the Ghost Doctor, could they be top Chinese medicine practitioners?”
“The chief disciple of a top Chinese medicine practitioner, challenging the Young Miracle Doctor of the Benevolent Medical Hall.”
“This is serious. Bringing so many people, their intentions seem malicious.”
“…”
Many passersby were engaged in hushed discussions. Feng Xiuming swaggered into the clinic, a cigarette dangling from his lips, exuding an air of arrogance. He stared at Li Se, his expression defiant, and declared, “Li Se, I’m asking if you dare to compete in medical skills. If you don’t, abdicate your Imperial Physician status and issue a public apology!”
“Who are you?” Xiao Zhanguo asked, his brow furrowed slightly.
“Old man, this has nothing to do with you. Get out of here quickly!” Feng Xiuming said dismissively.
“Presumptuous!” Xiao Tian was furious. He immediately drew the pistol from his waist and aimed it at Feng Xiuming, “Believe it or not, I’ll shoot you dead!”
“Holy cow…” Feng Xiuming was so startled he nearly collapsed, but he quickly regained his composure. “Isn’t that gun of yours fake?”
“You can try!” Xiao Tian said sternly, angered by the man’s blatant disrespect towards his elder. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
A bead of cold sweat trickled down Feng Xiuming’s forehead, but he felt compelled to stand his ground. “Do you know who I am? I am the young master of the Feng family in the capital. You must have heard of us. If you dare to lay a hand on me, the Feng family will not let you off!”
“The Feng family?” Xiao Tian’s face showed disdain. “What family is that?”
“You don’t even know the Feng family of the capital?” Feng Xiuming snorted. “You don’t know the capital’s aristocratic families? Then quickly put down your gun. Don’t think a mere gun can scare me. I tell you…”
Before he could finish, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed from outside the clinic. A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms, armed with submachine guns, rushed in and instantly surrounded Feng Xiuming and his men. Moreover, a helicopter was circling overhead, and several snipers had already positioned themselves, aiming at Feng Xiuming and his group.
“What… what is going on?” Feng Xiuming’s face turned pale. As the young master of a capital aristocratic family, this was truly the first time he had encountered such a situation.
Li Se was also stunned, but he quickly composed himself. This was General Xiao, and he would surely have protection when out and about. Such a show of force in a short period was not entirely unexpected.
Xiao Zhanguo slowly rose to his feet.
“Dad, just shoot these people!” Xiao Tian, with his fiery temper, was ready to open fire simply because Feng Xiuming had disrespected his father.
Xiao Zhanguo waved his hand. “Tian’er, you’re too bloodthirsty.”
“Father’s discipline is right,” Xiao Tian lowered his head.
“You… you are General Xiao?” Peng Tianyu suddenly exclaimed.
General Xiao!
At that moment, Feng Xiuming and the others were dumbfounded. How could they not know Xiao Zhanguo? He was a Grand General of Huaxia. They had never imagined they would encounter him in such a small clinic.
Now, both Feng Xiuming and Peng Tianyu unanimously believed that Li Se had become an Imperial Physician through the back door. Could this back door be the Xiao family of the capital?
That would be extraordinary. The Xiao family was a first-tier aristocratic family in the capital. Even though the Feng family was second-tier, the gap between them and a first-tier family was not a small one; it was like being worlds apart. Second-tier families did not hold political power; they were merely merchants, perhaps dabbling in martial arts at best.
“General Xiao, I was wrong. I truly didn’t know you were here…” Feng Xiuming knelt down to apologize.
“It’s General Xiao.”
“My heavens, this is my first time seeing a general.”
“…”
The onlookers were all astonished.
“This Divine Doctor Li is my savior. Are you here to do something to my savior by barging in like this?” Xiao Zhanguo asked calmly.
“A misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. We will never dare to do this again,” Feng Xiuming nodded repeatedly. He then turned to Li Se. “Young Master Li, I know I was wrong. I will never dare again. I will return to the capital immediately and will never appear in your sight again.”
Xiao Zhanguo let out a cold snort. “Take them away and give them some rigorous military training!”
“Yes!”
Under Xiao Zhanguo’s command, Feng Xiuming and the others were escorted away. Being taken for military training would likely be a considerable hardship.
“Thank you, General Xiao, for today,” Li Se said with deep gratitude. If not for Xiao Zhanguo’s presence, this would have been another troublesome day for him.
“For such trouble in the future, you can directly call Tian’er. He can help you handle it,” Xiao Zhanguo said with a smile.
“Thank you,” Li Se replied with a grateful smile, but he still obtained Xiao Tian’s contact information. However, he would not seek help from Xiao Zhanguo lightly, as these troubles were generally minor.
Suddenly recalling something, Li Se asked, “General Xiao, may I ask you something?”
“What is it?” Xiao Zhanguo replied.
“A while ago, an assassin organization called the Blood Gate came to kill me. I captured their instructor and he confessed that the person who wanted to kill me was from the capital. I’m very curious. I’ve never been to the capital, so why would someone from there want to kill me? During that time, I can’t recall offending anyone from the capital,” Li Se had been deeply troubled by this matter, primarily because he couldn’t figure out who wanted him dead.
If it had been recently, he would have immediately thought of the Feng family. However, at that time, he hadn’t even offended the Feng family.
“Is there such a thing?” Xiao Zhanguo frowned slightly.
“Yes,” Li Se nodded.
“I will help you investigate this matter. However, if you truly wish to know, perhaps a trip to the capital might offer the answer you seek,” Xiao Zhanguo suggested.
Li Se shook his head. “I won’t go for now.”
Just then, Xu Qiang returned. Upon seeing Xiao Zhanguo, his expression changed slightly. “Commander Xiao?”
“You are…” Xiao Zhanguo asked with some confusion.
“Are you from the Demon Hunter team?” Xiao Tian asked, surprised.
“Yes, but I’m not anymore,” Xu Qiang said with a wry smile.
Xiao Zhanguo glanced at Xu Qiang, then at Li Se, his eyes holding a trace of curiosity. After a moment, he remarked, “Following Divine Doctor Li might be a good thing for you.”
“Yes,” Xu Qiang nodded.
Xiao Zhanguo cast a final glance at Li Se. “Treat him well. After all, he once served the country.”
“I understand!” Li Se replied.
“Oh, I almost forgot the main reason I came,” Xiao Zhanguo chuckled. He looked at Li Se, his expression turning solemn. “I know you’re unwilling to join the army with me, but there’s something I need your help with.”
“What help?”
“To serve as the Chief Instructor of the Heavenly Dragon.”