"Little divine doctor, my child..." the old man shouted urgently. The child was shaking even more violently than before, and his heartbeat was gradually stopping.
"How could this be!"
Bai Xiaosheng was startled and quickly stepped forward to feel the pulse. He instantly became flustered. As Lu Fan had just said, the child before him was in a worse condition than before.
"Could what that person said earlier be true?" the shop assistant wondered.
"Quick, invite him back!"
Bai Xiaosheng said something and rushed out of the medical hall. The child's life was hanging by a thread, and he was powerless to turn the tide. If anything were to happen, their Divine Doctor Hall's reputation would be ruined.
The old man was also at a loss for words, having thought his grandchild was out of danger, only to encounter such symptoms again.
"Little brother! Please wait!" Bai Xiaosheng's voice rang out.
Lu Fan stopped and turned back with a smile, "It seems the illness has struck, within ten breaths!"
"Little brother is indeed a divine doctor, please lend your assistance!"
Bai Xiaosheng hurriedly cupped his fists. Although he was known as a little divine doctor, it was only a minor reputation. His true medical skills had not reached their peak. The child's condition was complex, and he could not think of anyone other than his master who could treat him.
"Someone just said that times have changed," Lu Fan shrugged, revealing a faint smile.
The old man rushed out of the medical hall and knelt before Lu Fan, "Little brother, I spoke carelessly just now. Please don't be angry. As long as you can save my grandson, I will gladly be your servant without any complaints."
"Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. As a physician, how can I stand by idly?" Lu Fan waved his hand. "You don't have to be like this, I'll take a look!"
After speaking, Lu Fan returned to the medical hall. The shop assistant was also respectful. He could see now that Lu Fan was likely someone of great importance, otherwise, he wouldn't be so prescient. Su Dan Novel Network
After observing by the child's side for a while, Lu Fan took out silver needles and began to acupuncture slowly.
Bai Xiaosheng stood by and watched. At first, he thought the acupuncture technique was very simple, but after observing for a while, he found it very peculiar. Each needle was inserted into a different acupoint, forming a formation of the five elements. More importantly, Lu Fan's needling was as fluid as water, and even his master would likely be inferior.
"Divine Doctor Bai, my child..." the old man said anxiously. Lu Fan had been needling for a long time, and the child showed no improvement, making him even more frantic.
"This little brother's medical skills are extraordinary. Perhaps few people in Qingzhou can match him. If even he cannot cure him, then..." Bai Xiaosheng frowned.
"What should we do!"
The old man became anxious. He only had this one grandson, and if anything happened to him, how would he account for it?
"Since I've made a move, there will be no mistakes!"
Lu Fan said abruptly, "However, do not disturb me while I am needling. Lives are at stake now, and any slight error will have a great impact!"
The old man quickly shut his mouth, not daring to speak again. He had looked down on Lu Fan before, but Lu Fan did not hold a grudge, which had already made him very grateful. How could he dare to disturb him further?
Bai Xiaosheng kept watching Lu Fan, occasionally revealing surprise. The acupuncture techniques displayed by Lu Fan were unheard of to him.
Moreover, Lu Fan's knowledge of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Needles made him even more suspicious. In Qingzhou, he had never seen a young physician with such profound skills, and even among the older generation, there was likely no one with such fluidity.
After a long while, Lu Fan slowly removed the silver needles. The child had not woken up, and the old man immediately cried out in distress, "Child, you died so tragically! It's all my fault for not taking good care of you!"
"The condition has stabilized, and he will wake up within ten breaths!" Lu Fan rolled his eyes at the old man.
The old man's voice abruptly stopped, his grief instantly turning to joy, his gaze fixed on the child.
Bai Xiaosheng cupped his fists towards Lu Fan, "May I ask where little brother studied to possess such medical skills!"
"A rustic villager, not worth mentioning," Lu Fan waved his hand.
Ten breaths later, the child indeed woke up, standing up and jumping around as if nothing had happened, much to the old man's delight.
"It's miraculous, truly miraculous!" the shop assistant exclaimed from the side, even he was astonished.
"Little brother, I don't have much in the way of assets, only this much money!"
The old man took out all the money from his pocket and looked at Lu Fan with embarrassment.
"Consider it a good deed! Keep this money for yourself!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. Having just received a million, he did not care for such small sums.
"You are a living Bodhisattva, a true living Bodhisattva!" the old man said gratefully, not knowing what else to say.
After the old man left, Bai Xiaosheng politely said, "Little brother, I have a tea pavilion in my backyard. Would you like to come for a few cups and perhaps exchange some knowledge on medicine?"
"No need, I have to pick someone up!"
Lu Fan smiled, "We can talk about it another time!"
Bai Xiaosheng was a little helpless but did not dare to stop him. However, the medical skills displayed by Lu Fan had earned his utmost respect.
As Lu Fan stepped out of the medical hall, a car drove up. An old man with white hair got out of the car. Just as he was about to enter the medical hall, he saw Lu Fan and his expression turned to shock. "Master, why are you at the Divine Doctor Hall?"
"I was just coming to get some medicine! What a coincidence, I didn't expect you to be here too." Lu Fan smiled.
Bai Xiaosheng, who was at the front desk, also came out, "Master, do you know each other? This young brother's medical skills are remarkable, the best I've ever seen."
"Presumptuous! This is your grandmaster, how can you be so disrespectful!" Old Master Zhao reprimanded.
"Grandmaster?" Bai Xiaosheng was startled, "You mean the grandmaster who knows the Seven Stars Needles?"
"Who else could it be!" Zhao Handong said coldly, "Hurry up and serve tea!"
"I was blind and didn't recognize your esteemed status just now. Please forgive me, grand-disciple-uncle!" Bai Xiaosheng bowed deeply. He had treated Lu Fan as an equal before, but after learning of Lu Fan's identity, how could he dare to do so?
"We are of similar age, no need for this. I was merely sparring with Old Zhao, not truly a disciple!" Lu Fan smiled.
"Once a master, always a father. I performed the ceremony of apprenticeship at the Bai family. Master, you cannot disavow it!" Zhao Handong said seriously.
Lu Fan looked helpless. Having an old man call him master felt strange in some way, but Zhao Handong was very respectful, seeming to find nothing amiss.
Lu Fan wanted to leave but was pulled by Zhao Handong to the courtyard to drink tea while enjoying the scenery.
"How is it, do you like the taste of this tea?" Zhao Handong looked at Lu Fan. "This was specially brought from Hainan for me. If you like it, I have some more."
"I am not interested in tea!" Lu Fan smiled. "It's getting late, and we've had our tea. I should be going now, as I still have matters to attend to!"
"Then this disciple will not detain Master!"
Zhao Handong bowed and cupped his fists, while Bai Xiaosheng stood meekly at the side, appearing extremely humble.