Chapter 298 Then... Hurry Up!
Long Ziyue suddenly realized she could walk, her body regaining sensation.
How was this possible? Just moments ago, her lower body had been completely numb.
Could it be because of this guy?
Long Ziyue stared at Chen Xuan with wide, shocked eyes, the knife still held before his face, unsure of her next move.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen!"
Alliance Leader Long strode forward, reaching for the knife in Long Ziyue's hand. Long Ziyue offered no resistance, allowing the Alliance Leader to take the weapon.
With that, Alliance Leader Long turned back to Long Ziyue and said sternly, "Aren't you going to thank Mr. Chen quickly?"
Long Ziyue struggled internally for a moment before saying, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."
"Alliance Leader Long, your daughter's illness is not completely cured yet," Chen Xuan said calmly.
"Again?"
Two blushes of crimson instantly appeared on Long Ziyue's delicate face.
"Then... hurry up!"
Long Ziyue gritted her teeth, as if making a difficult decision, and let out a sound as faint as a mosquito's hum.
Although reluctant, she nimbly climbed onto the sofa, presenting her rear.
Despite her embarrassment, she could feel a warm comfort spreading through her body after Chen Xuan's earlier actions, like soaking in a hot spring, a sensation she hadn't experienced since her leg injury last year.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan's old face couldn't help but flush.
Long Ziyue had a fantastic figure, and this posture was particularly alluring, easily sparking fantasies.
Seeing Chen Xuan remain still, Long Ziyue was filled with a mixture of shyness and anger. Was this guy retaliating against her again?
It must be!
She was somewhat irritated.
"Why haven't you come yet?"
Long Ziyue said shyly.
Her voice was like a young wife waiting for her husband in bed at night, her eyes even showing a hint of longing.
"Miss Long, you've misunderstood. The next session will be in a few days," Chen Xuan coughed twice.
"Ah?"
Long Ziyue seemed to realize she had been too forward and quickly scrambled off the sofa.
At the same time, she became even more annoyed; why hadn't this guy clarified things?
Chen Xuan took out a protective talisman and handed it over. "Although I've removed most of the cold energy from your body with the massage, the root cause hasn't been eliminated. You must carry this talisman with you at all times to expel the cold-emitting malevolent energy."
The others understood. It turned out Chen Xuan's actions earlier were not at all lewd or retaliatory, but a form of massage technique.
Upon hearing this, Physician Song, who had been somewhat skeptical, trembled all over!
He hadn't been sure of Chen Xuan's technique earlier, but now that Chen Xuan himself admitted it, he was certain Chen Xuan was employing the long-lost Tai Chi massage technique.
This young man is extraordinary!
Long Ziyue quickly accepted it and placed it around her neck, the jade charm pressed against her inner clothing.
"Mr. Chen, please join us for a simple meal," Alliance Leader Long said.
Chen Xuan rubbed his rumbling stomach and didn't refuse.
"I'll go arrange it right away!"
Long Ziming said, and then he scurried away.
This was an opportunity to get closer to Chen Xuan, and he didn't want to miss it.
Alliance Leader Long turned to Mu Haifeng, his tone carrying a hint of coldness. "Manager Mu, thank you for your kind intentions. I have matters to attend to here, so I won't see you out."
Mu Haifeng had intended to curry favor with Alliance Leader Long, but instead, he had utterly disgraced himself. He had no face to remain any longer. He clasped his fists and, with Physician Song, left with their heads hanging in shame.
"Wait!"
Suddenly, Alliance Leader Long's voice rang out.
"Does Alliance Leader Long have any other instructions?"
Mu Haifeng's heart sank, sensing something unfavorable.
He paused and turned to look at Alliance Leader Long.
He knew Alliance Leader Long would definitely not be inviting him to stay for a meal.
Indeed, Alliance Leader Long said, "Manager Mu, Xuanji Hall is an important member of the Martial Alliance. I hope Manager Mu will not cause further trouble for Xuanji Hall. Otherwise, do not blame me for being impolite!"
A hint of venom flashed in Mu Haifeng's eyes, but he still said, "Alliance Leader Long, my Wanyang Martial Hall will remember your words."
With that, Mu Haifeng, accompanied by Physician Song, strode away from the Long residence.
Outside the Long residence, Mu Haifeng venomously declared, "Tsk, what a lousy Xuanji Hall. Do they think I can't deal with them? They just know some dog-shit medical skills and talk about protective talismans. A big fraud!"
At this moment, Physician Song said solemnly, "Manager Mu, I advise you not to cross this person again, or you might not have a good end."
"Hmm?"
Mu Haifeng was displeased. "Physician Song, what do you mean by that? Does that Chen Xuan have some other background?"
Physician Song remained silent.
When he joined the Medicine King Mansion, he had heard of a highly respected elder in Jiangzhou, even by the Grand Elder. This person, despite his young age, possessed superb medical skills. If he wasn't mistaken, it was Chen Xuan whom he had just met.
Although the Medicine King Mansion was merely a civilian medical organization, its mastery of medical skills made it a sought-after guest among the wealthy and influential, forming a vast network of connections.
How could Mu Haifeng contend with Chen Xuan?
"Physician Song, are you even afraid of a gigolo?" Mu Haifeng sneered disdainfully.
"Manager Mu, I'm reminding you out of consideration for our families' long-standing friendship. Whether you listen or not is your decision. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be going ahead."
With that, Physician Song turned and quickly left.
"What a damn Medicine King Mansion, all just empty fame!"
Mu Haifeng glared at Physician Song's retreating back, cursing him, his expression extremely gloomy.
If Physician Song's medical skills hadn't been so mediocre earlier, how could Chen Xuan have managed to curry favor with Alliance Leader Long?
"Chen Xuan, you have the Martial Alliance as your backer, but don't I have one too?"
Mu Haifeng gave a cold laugh and got into his car.
"Manager Mu, where are we going?"
"To Mayor Huang's residence."
With that, the car drove towards the outskirts.
After a satisfying meal, Chen Xuan left the Long residence under the watchful eyes of Alliance Leader Long and the others.
In the living room, Long Ziming looked up at Alliance Leader Long with admiration and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Chen to not only be skilled in martial arts but also understand feng shui. I must apprentice myself to Mr. Chen in the future."
Alliance Leader Long nodded in agreement.
Others might not see it, but he could tell that Chen Xuan's vision was so high that he likely wouldn't think much of Long Ziming. The reason he kept Long Ziming at Xuanji Hall was also out of consideration for him.
He gritted his teeth and decided to help his precious son one more time, so he instructed, "Ziming, I heard Xuanji Hall is holding an opening ceremony in a few days?"
"Yes, didn't I bring you the invitation?" Long Ziming picked up a grape from the table and popped it into his mouth.
"You personally prepare a generous gift, and we will attend the opening ceremony together," Alliance Leader Long's eyes narrowed.
Long Ziming nodded absentmindedly.
He was about to spit out the grape seed when he suddenly realized something, his expression changing drastically. He almost choked and had to pat his chest to catch his breath. He stared at Alliance Leader Long, incredulously saying, "You're going in person?"
"Dad, you've been the Alliance Leader of the Martial Alliance for eighteen years, but you've never attended any martial arts hall's opening ceremony. Are you planning to...?"
Long Ziming stared at Alliance Leader Long, swallowing hard.
As the Alliance Leader of the Martial Alliance, governing all formal martial arts factions in Jiangzhou, countless people had wanted to invite Alliance Leader Long to their opening ceremonies, offering him real estate and shares, but he had refused them all.
It was known that even when Wanyang Martial Hall held its centennial celebration, Alliance Leader Long had refused the invitation citing a busy work schedule.
This was because he knew he had to maintain impartiality in Jiangzhou.
But today, he had changed his mind!