"Elder Shen, you can rest assured now!" Director Zhao comforted him, "With Physician Lu's intervention, there will be no issue."
"Let's hope so!" Shen Tianlong nodded, "However, Physician Lu is so young, I wonder..."
"Does Elder Shen doubt my master?" Zhao Handong smiled, "If he cannot cure it, no one within Qingzhou, or even within the country, can."
"It was my blunder!" Shen Tianlong said respectfully, "Since I've chosen to trust, I will not doubt."
"It's fine, I may not have full confidence either!"
Lu Fan turned and smiled, "If I had acted this afternoon, I would have had absolute certainty, but alas, the opportune moment has passed!"
Director Zhao's heart tightened. It was he who had driven Lu Fan away that afternoon. If Elder Shen were to find out, not only would his position be in jeopardy, but he would likely have no future in the medical community.
"Physician Lu, you are a divine physician and a master of your craft, certainly not an ordinary person. I hope Physician Lu can save my grandson's life!"
Shen Tianlong said quickly, his gaze extremely deferential, as if his grandson was everything to him.
"Elder Shen, rest assured, since I am here, I will do my utmost," Lu Fan reassured him. "Please wait outside and do not enter to disturb!"
Everyone nodded hastily. Zhao Handong followed them in. Lu Fan was about to showcase his skills, and he couldn't miss such an opportunity, as such chances were rare.
Upon entering the ward, Dr. Wu frowned, "Who are you? This is the intensive care unit, non-medical personnel are not allowed!"
"We are here to see the patient!" Zhao Handong stated, "Director Zhao personally invited us."
Dr. Wu nodded and smiled at Zhao Handong, "To be personally invited by Director Zhao, you must surely be a national master physician. Please come forward and take a look!"
With that, Dr. Wu pushed Lu Fan aside, showing great respect to Zhao Handong.
"This is my master, and he will be the one treating," Zhao Handong suddenly said, "You might have mistaken the person."
"Him?" Dr. Wu gave an awkward smile, "As far as I know, to be called a national master physician in Traditional Chinese Medicine, one must at least be sixty years old. How could he, being so young..."
"The patient does not have much time. If you delay further, even a great immortal cannot save him!" Lu Fan said indifferently.
Dr. Wu dared not say more and moved aside, feeling slightly displeased. Among the younger generation, he was a top-tier practitioner and had never been so disregarded.
However, the patient was paramount. Lu Fan's confidence made him curious to see what treatment methods he possessed.
Approaching the child, Lu Fan produced silver needles and acupunctured four different points on his body, while simultaneously forming hand seals.
Zhao Handong watched intently. He didn't understand how to treat such complex conditions, and this was a golden opportunity. Even learning a small fraction would benefit him for a lifetime.
Shortly thereafter, dark Qi was expelled from the child's body, and a mouthful of black blood was coughed up.
Dr. Wu was shocked, "He is Elder Shen's grandson; nothing can go wrong!"
"Be quiet!" Lu Fan shouted, "Get out now!"
Dr. Wu, furious, was about to erupt but was stopped by Zhao Handong, "The situation is critical and life-threatening. You cannot afford to take responsibility if something goes wrong!"
Dr. Wu, suppressing his anger, walked towards the ward exit. Lu Fan frowned, "It's not an ordinary illness, as expected!"
"Master, do you need my help?" Zhao Handong stepped forward.
"You cannot help," Lu Fan shook his head, "I must handle this personally!"
Zhao Handong remained silent. The situation was dire, and he didn't want to disturb Lu Fan.
Outside the ward, Shen Tianlong and the others were waiting. Seeing Dr. Wu emerge, Director Zhao asked, "How is it?"
"My efforts are futile; the child is fading fast!" Dr. Wu shook his head, "That fellow clearly knows nothing about medicine; he's simply a quack!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Tianlong staggered, almost falling to the ground. His Shen family had fought on the battlefield for generations; if they couldn't even protect their last descendant, how could he bear it.
Inside the ward, the child on the bed gradually stabilized. Although he had coughed up black blood, his complexion became rosy, and his breathing grew steady.
"Master is indeed an extraordinary person!" Zhao Handong rejoiced, "Truly a Hua Tuo reborn!"
Lu Fan appeared indifferent, "This is not a difficult illness; rather, he has encountered something unclean. If I hadn't used special methods, even a great immortal couldn't have saved him today!"
"Master, what methods did you use? Could you teach me?" Zhao Handong asked earnestly.
"It's likely you wouldn't be able to learn it even if I taught you," Lu Fan smiled.
As he stepped out of the ward, he saw everyone looking dejected, with Elder Shen especially distressed.
"Physician Lu, since I chose to trust you, even if something happened to my grandson, I would not blame you," Shen Tianlong said solemnly, "My Shen family thanks you!"
Elder Shen's face was filled with grief. He knew well that even if Lu Fan hadn't intervened, his grandson might not have survived.
"The condition has stabilized, why do you look like this, Elder?" Lu Fan asked, perplexed. "Could someone have spread false rumors?"
"The condition has stabilized?" Director Zhao was the first to exclaim, "Is that true?"
"Could it be fake?" Zhao Handong stepped out, "My master has never failed when he takes action!"
Elder Shen was overjoyed and rushed towards the ward, followed by Director Zhao and the others. Dr. Wu looked on in astonishment.
However, upon seeing the child's condition improve, he looked at Lu Fan with utter shock. As a top-tier physician, he was acutely aware of what had just transpired. Lu Fan's methods were akin to bringing the dead back to life.
"It's alright, it's finally alright now!" Elder Shen held the child's hand, his eyes filled with surprise.
He had lost all hope, but Lu Fan's miraculous recovery had brought him renewed hope.
"Grandpa, I'm so hungry!"
The child lying on the bed spoke, his face looking even more haggard. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Quick, quick, prepare some food!" Director Zhao urged.
Shen Longtian stood up and looked at Lu Fan, bowing deeply, "Physician Lu, your great kindness is unforgettable for my Shen family!"
"Elder Shen, you are too kind. The Shen family, across three generations, are descendants of loyalty. He was not destined to die," Lu Fan stated frankly, "Therefore, Elder Shen need not be so distraught."
With that, Lu Fan added, "However, his condition is complex and involves many factors. If the source is not removed, there will be endless troubles in the future!"
"Physician Lu means there is something unclean in my residence?"
Elder Shen was surprised, "Actually, I had thought of that before!"
"I am only guessing, as for whether it is or is not, I am not entirely sure," Lu Fan shrugged.
"With Physician Lu's capabilities, how can you be an ordinary person?" Shen Tianlong said seriously, "When would Physician Lu be free to visit my residence for a few drinks?"
"Elder Shen's personal invitation, I cannot refuse," Lu Fan nodded.
In reality, he knew very well that the Shen family residence was likely not that simple.