Volume One, Chapter 48: Shen Yuwei Regrets It

Ye Tian’s brow furrowed slightly, yet his gaze remained resolute. He knew this was the stubborn resistance of the cold poison within the body, causing immense agony to the patient. But as long as he persisted, he was certain he could eradicate it.

He continuously adjusted the rhythm of his breath, ensuring his true qi flowed steadily. At the same time, he controlled the pressure and angle of the silver needles in his hands with increasing precision, as well as the output of his true qi.

With each needle insertion, Ye Tian’s true qi trickled like a gentle stream, constantly flowing into Xu Weiping’s body, engaging in a fierce battle with the tenacious cold poison. The poison was like a savage beast, fleeing throughout Xu Weiping’s body, trying to evade the siege of true qi. The Divine Emperor’s true qi was like a valiant hunter, gripping the poison tightly, slowly devouring and dissolving it bit by bit.

“Ah...” Xu Weiping suddenly let out a loud cry, his body arching sharply as he clenched the bed sheets with white-knuckled fingers.

“General Xu, hold on!” Ye Tian’s hands moved even more swiftly and accurately.

The treatment was far from easy. Xu Weiping’s breathing was sometimes rapid, like stormy waves crashing wildly, then would become faint, like a flickering candle about to be extinguished. Ye Tian’s expression grew graver, but his hands remained steady and precise, without a trace of panic.

Time passed moment by moment, and the silent battle reached a boiling point. Thanks to Ye Tian’s relentless effort, the cold poison’s resistance gradually weakened. Xu Weiping’s body began to calm, his breathing steady and smooth, his complexion regaining some color. Even the furrowed brows slowly relaxed as if awakening from a nightmare.

Ye Tian slowly withdrew the last silver needle and exhaled deeply. His face had turned pale as paper from the massive consumption of true qi, devoid of any color. His body felt utterly exhausted, as if emerging from a fierce battle. His legs trembled slightly, barely able to stand.

Yet, a trace of relief and satisfaction shone in his eyes. He knew he had succeeded. The miraculous medical technique recorded in the Divine Emperor’s Medical Classic had finally been proven true on Xu Weiping.

...

At last, Ye Tian dragged his weary body and slowly stepped out of the bedroom. His face looked terrible—ashen and dim, with a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead. His hair was disheveled, a few strands sticking to his cheeks. He appeared extremely frail, as if a gust of wind could knock him down.

Zhou Xun and the others sat anxiously in the living room, nervously awaiting Ye Tian’s treatment outcome. Seeing Ye Tian’s haggard appearance, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

“This obviously means the treatment failed!”

They had long anticipated this outcome, and a mocking smile spread across their faces.

“Hmph, just look at him. It’s clear the treatment failed.”

“I told you, he’s a fraud with no real skill.”

“Exactly, still daring to pose as a divine doctor. Now his true colors are exposed.”

“I think he just wanted to show off in the Xu family, but now he’s ruined himself.”

“Such a person is truly overestimating himself.”

“Poor General Xu, at his age having to suffer like this...”

“I wonder how General Xu’s condition really is now.”

The room filled with jeers and schadenfreude as they exchanged words.

Suddenly, the bedroom door opened again, and someone stepped out steadily. This person wore a long-lost smile, eyes gleaming with surprise and gratitude, as if reborn.

“Ah, it’s General Xu!”

All the doctors in the room froze. The laughter stopped abruptly.

Stepping forward, Xu Weiping glanced around and spoke slowly, “I’m well now. I feel much lighter and better all over. Ye Tian... truly lives up to the title of divine doctor!”

Hearing this, everyone was stunned, their eyes nearly falling out. They could not believe that the man they had dismissed as a fraud, Ye Tian, had actually cured Xu Weiping.

They exchanged glances, faces frozen as if under a spell, standing dumbfounded and at a loss.

Shen Yuwei’s face turned deathly pale, drained of all color.

“This... how is this possible?”

She finally realized the grave mistake she had made. Ye Tian was not the fraud she had imagined but truly possessed extraordinary medical skill! Her earlier accusations now seemed utterly ridiculous.

Ye Tian had refuted every slander with facts! No matter how much evidence she could provide, no one would believe her.

Ye Tian was not a fraud. He no longer needed proof.

She had not only lost the “cash cow” and “backer” in Ye Tian but had also thoroughly offended him with her accusations. Now, she regretted it deeply. She even regretted divorcing Ye Tian in the first place.

...

At this moment, Xu Ziqiao and Xu Ziyao, the brother and sister, looked on with joyous faces. They gazed at Ye Tian with admiration and gratitude.

Xu Ziqiao hurried to Ye Tian’s side, clasping his hands tightly, overcome with emotion. “Divine Doctor Ye, thank you so much! If it weren’t for you today, my grandfather would have been in grave danger.”

Xu Ziyao finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her eyes shone with indescribable reverence. “Brother Ye, you are truly a great benefactor to our family. Although many doubted you earlier, you still put aside all grudges and wholeheartedly treated my grandfather... We don’t even know how to thank you properly.”

A weary smile appeared on Ye Tian’s face. “Don’t mention it. You invited me here precisely to treat General Xu. This is what I should do.”

“However, General Xu’s condition is not yet fully cured. His body still needs proper recovery. I will prepare a detailed rehabilitation plan in the coming days...”

Xu Weiping was already beaming. “Divine Doctor Ye’s skill is truly miraculous.”

“This old life of mine has been snatched back from the brink of death.”

“With such a favor, if Divine Doctor Ye ever needs anything from the Xu family, just say the word...”

The scene filled everyone in the hall with mixed emotions. Especially Xu Weiping’s personal promise—a tremendous favor indeed.

Ye Tian had won.

And these so-called renowned doctors had been utterly defeated.

Zhou Xun’s face fell completely. He knew that from this moment on, Ye Tian’s name as a divine doctor would rapidly spread throughout the medical community. Meanwhile, they would become mere supporting characters and clowns in the story, ultimately the subject of ridicule.

But there was nothing he could do.

Ye Tian had cured Xu Weiping. That was an undeniable fact.

Facts were the most convincing proof.

Ye Tian was truly a divine doctor.