Yan Menghan knew that Zhao Xiaoyun was insane, yet she still asked Yan Mengxi to take her sightseeing in the capital. This was undoubtedly an opportunity for Yan Mengxi to ask for her help in treating her mother. What was going on?
Lu Fan couldn't figure it out, nor did he dwell on it. After breakfast, Yan Mengxi arrived as expected. A red Ferrari took Lu Fan into the capital. The two chatted and laughed as they visited several famous historical sites and took some photos. At noon, Yan Mengxi took Lu Fan to try some local delicacies before continuing their outing.
Lu Fan was puzzled that Yan Mengxi never mentioned her mother.
It wasn't until after four in the afternoon that Yan Mengxi brought Lu Fan to a homestay. The homestay had a good environment and was tastefully decorated. However, Lu Fan knew that such a place was still worlds apart from the Yan family's estate. Lu Fan's lips curled slightly. It seemed...
"Dr. Lu! This way, please!" Yan Mengxi glanced around and suddenly led Lu Fan into a private room.
As soon as Lu Fan entered, he saw a familiar face sitting in the room: Zhao Xiaoyun! As he had suspected, Yan Mengxi still wanted him to treat Zhao Xiaoyun. Zhao Xiaoyun sat there motionless, her eyes vacant and dazed, as if she had completely detached from the world.
"Dr. Lu! My mother became like this after taking sedatives. This is the medicine you asked me to get yesterday. Please, I beg you to save my mother. As long as you can cure her illness, all of this is yours!" Yan Mengxi pointed to a bundle of herbs on the table next to her and, while speaking, handed Lu Fan a check for ten million yuan.
Gulp... Lu Fan swallowed. Rich people were indeed generous. And the temptation was immense! It was awesome to treat rich people!
Lu Fan didn't stand on ceremony and tucked the check into his pocket. He who didn't earn money when it was available was a scoundrel. Saving lives and helping the injured didn't prevent him from getting rich.
Lu Fan stepped forward, gently took Zhao Xiaoyun's wrist, and felt her pulse. Having received so much money, he had to act the part convincingly. He needed to make the family believe that the illness was severe and difficult to treat, so they wouldn't feel their money was wasted.
After carefully examining her pulse, Lu Fan frowned slightly. Zhao Xiaoyun must have been severely frightened. When he treated Li Jingjing last time, he had used the Seven Souls Returning Needle acupuncture technique. Treating Zhao Xiaoyun's illness should not be a problem. However, what could have frightened the mistress of the Yan family so badly in their mansion? It didn't make sense!
"How is it? Dr. Lu, can my mother's illness be cured?" Yan Mengxi asked nervously when she saw Lu Fan frowning.
"Your mother's illness is very serious, beyond my imagination. I need to diagnose it carefully. Mengxi, you... ask the waiter to hang a 'do not disturb' sign outside the door, and don't let anyone interrupt," Lu Fan said immediately.
"Ah... alright!" Yan Mengxi was slightly taken aback. Why the 'do not disturb' sign? But she still went out to make the arrangements.
As Yan Mengxi walked out of the room, snap... Lu Fan snapped his fingers, and Zhao Xiaoyun suddenly slumped down.
Yan Mengxi called a waiter and asked him to hang a 'do not disturb' sign. She then turned back into the room and was surprised to find her mother leaning on the sofa with her eyes closed, while Lu Fan's forehead was slightly beaded with sweat.
At this moment, Lu Fan took out an oilcloth package, opened it, and took out seven golden needles of different lengths, sizes, and shapes.
"Dr. Lu! What are you...?" Yan Mengxi was a little surprised at what this young man was doing to her mother. He was even sweating. But before she could finish speaking, Lu Fan gestured for her to be silent.
Lu Fan held his breath, trying to calm himself down. Then, the silver needles in his hands slowly pierced Zhao Xiaoyun's head.
Seven Souls Locking Needle! Each needle consumed a great deal of mental energy. Fortunately, Lu Fan had prior experience. As the seven golden needles were slowly inserted into the acupoints, Lu Fan's forehead was already covered in fine sweat. Yan Mengxi quickly took two tissues and gently wiped his forehead.
"Dr. Lu! Can my mother's illness be cured?" Yan Mengxi asked with some worry, seeing Lu Fan's cautious and serious demeanor. She seemed to understand why he had asked for a 'do not disturb' sign.
"It's hard to say! Let's see how the needle insertion works!" Lu Fan said, shaking his head slightly.
About ten minutes later, Lu Fan removed the golden needles again. As all the needles were removed, Zhao Xiaoyun let out a sound and slowly opened her eyes: "Uh... I, what happened to me?"
"Mom! Mom! Are you better? Do you recognize me?" Yan Mengxi excitedly went forward, took Zhao Xiaoyun's hand, and shouted.
"Mengxi! Why wouldn't I recognize you? You silly child, what nonsense are you talking!" Zhao Xiaoyun sat up straight and suddenly saw Lu Fan, her expression instantly changed. She subconsciously flinched back.
"You... why are you here?" After asking the question, Zhao Xiaoyun realized she was in a strange place and quickly turned to Yan Mengxi and asked, "Mengxi! This... where is this?"
"Mom! You were sick, and Dr. Lu just treated you. You're fine now, everything is fine, we'll go home right away!" Yan Mengxi said excitedly.
"I... I..." Zhao Xiaoyun seemed to recall something at this moment. However, she still looked at Lu Fan in surprise, somewhat disbelieving that he would treat her, especially after she had almost caused his death last time!
"Thank you, Dr. Lu!" Yan Mengxi bowed to Lu Fan.
...
When Yan Mengxi and Lu Fan returned to the Yan family's estate, Lu Fan didn't see how Zhao Xiaoyun got back. However, he knew it was best not to get involved further.
While hypnotizing Zhao Xiaoyun, he had seen something unbelievable in her memories: a magnificent palace, and a creature with a skull-like face and long hair covering its face, neither human nor ghost. That neither-human-nor-ghost creature made Lu Fan's hair stand on end, and he broke out in a cold sweat. What was the Yan family hiding?
"Lu Fan! Did you have a good time out?" As soon as the car stopped, Yan Menghan walked over and asked Lu Fan with a smile.
"Very good, very good! It was tiring for sister Mengxi, though, having to accompany me all day!" Lu Fan said quickly.
"Alright! Let's go eat! Today, let's have a good drink." Yan Menghan said, patting Lu Fan on the shoulder.
"Brother Yan! There's something I need to tell you!" After walking a few steps, Lu Fan saw that Yan Mengxi wasn't following and suddenly tugged at Yan Menghan's collar, saying in a low voice.
"Oh? What is it?" Yan Menghan asked.
"Sister Mengxi asked me to treat her mother today. Considering she is, after all, sister Mengxi's mother, I cured her...!" Lu Fan said.
"Oh!" Yan Menghan nodded slightly and then suddenly said, "Let's go! Let's go drinking!"