Chapter 178 Shock
"No, the debt of saving a life is greater than heaven, and my father's existence has had a profound impact on our Xu family. This is not something that you can repay with a favor. On the contrary, our Xu family owes you a huge favor."
"Forget about favors or anything like that, I said it's offset, so it's offset."
"No, this time it's us who owe you."
Tieguai Li was furious. It seemed that after all these years, the Xu family was still so stubborn.
He couldn't help but glare at Xu Zijiao, but Xu Zijiao stubbornly stuck to her point of view.
Tieguai Li: ...
"Alright, alright, I understand. But I don't need this favor. This person was saved by my apprentice. You can repay the favor to my apprentice."
"No, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't have been able to contact your disciple. You and your disciple are both our benefactors."
Tieguai Li: ...
He said we shouldn't have saved this family!
But this family was stubborn and he couldn't bear to see them suffer. It was a vicious cycle, and Tieguai Li was speechless.
Knowing that Xu Zijiao wouldn't change her mind if he persisted, and might even add a few more saviors to her list, Tieguai Li could only reluctantly accept the outcome.
I felt very frustrated, depressed, and speechless.
Seeing Tieguai Li nod, Xu Zijiao breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone stopped talking and quietly looked at the old man lying on the bed.
Tieguai Li looked at the other man and saw that he had aged considerably compared to when they met decades ago. Indeed, he was an old man himself, and the other man was about the same age; how could he still be young? As for Xu Zijiao, this younger generation, he was also much more mature than before.
Time doesn't just work on one person; it works on everyone the same way.
The people waiting outside were still anxiously waiting, as time ticked by.
Finally, half an hour had passed. Xiao Taohua calmly removed the needles. When the last needle was pulled out, the old man, who had been keeping his eyes tightly closed, opened them groggily.
"Father!"
Grandpa Xu was momentarily dazed. Hearing the voice, he subconsciously looked over, and after recognizing who it was, he shakily reached out his hand: "Am I still alive?"
"Don't worry, he won't die for now," Tieguai Li said irritably.
Grandpa Xu smiled when he heard the familiar voice: "Yes, it seems I won't die for the time being. Thank you, Old Li."
"Pah! A scourge can last for a thousand years."
Grandpa Xu didn't mind: "That's fine."
Tieguai Li was speechless for a moment.
"Father, it was Master Li's apprentice who saved you. How are you feeling now? Is there anything wrong?"
Grandpa Xu took a moment to reflect: "I'm still a little tired, but I feel much more relaxed."
"That's good."
"Alright, stop talking. Let my apprentice take your pulse." Tieguai Li pulled Xu Zijiao away from Old Master Xu and gestured for Xiao Taohua to take a look. Xiao Taohua obediently went over to take the pulse and nodded after a while.
This is perfectly fine.
The weight that had been on my shoulders was finally lifted.
"Go find some paper and pen quickly; the rest requires recuperation." Since someone else can do it, Tieguai Li absolutely won't do it himself.
Xu Zijiao didn't mind and quickly found some paper and pen.
Little Peach Blossom carefully wrote down the subsequent prescriptions and, when handing them to Xu Zijiao, explained which prescriptions to take first and when to take the next one.
Unfortunately, Grandpa Xu is too old, and this prescription cannot be used for the entire course of treatment.
Although Grandpa Xu was tired, he was unusually energetic after receiving acupuncture. He looked at Xiao Taohua, who was earnestly instructing her son, and then turned his gaze to Tieguai Li.
"What are you looking at? Are you envious? Well, I'm just lucky. I'm born to have a disciple who surpasses me."
Grandpa Xu chuckled, seemingly unconcerned: "I am a little envious. It seems your wish for an heir has finally come true."
When this was mentioned, Tieguai Li paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Yes, I have no regrets in this life."
"Are you really not planning to go to Kyoto?" Old Master Xu said, "If you want to go, I can make arrangements for you."
"I've already said I'm not going, I'm not interested, staying here is fine."
"Um."
Why aren't you reacting?
"I've tried to advise you, but you won't listen. I'll just get annoyed if I keep talking, and I'm tired of talking anyway, so I'd better not say anything more."
Tieguai Li: ...
Why did he bring his apprentice along to save this person?! He shouldn't have saved him!
"Cough cough..." Old Master Xu coughed once.
Xu Zijiao also carefully noted down what Xiao Taohua said. Hearing her father cough, she quickly came over with concern and asked, "Father, how are you?"
"It's alright, I'm just a little tired, I'll sleep a little longer. Master Li and his apprentice, please take good care of them."
"Don't worry, Father, I know."
"What do you mean by taking care of me? If there's nothing else, my master and I will be leaving now. I don't want to get involved in your affairs, so don't drag us down with you."
Xu family father and son: ...
"Fine, fine, go ahead, go now!" Old Master Xu waved his hand defiantly and turned his head to the other side.
Tieguai Li didn't care about anyone's expression, and turned to leave with his apprentice.
Xu Zijiao: ...
Little Peach Blossom looked at her master, then at the old man lying on the bed, and couldn't help but smile.
It seems that the master and the other party have a very good relationship.
Xu Zijiao wanted to chase after them, but his hand was held back by the old man, so he could only watch helplessly as Tieguai Li and his disciples opened the door and swaggered away.
Those waiting outside the door gathered around when they heard the door open.
"Master Li, is it done? How is the old man?"
"Yes, is the old man alright?"
Everyone looked expectantly at Tieguai Li, while Xiao Taohua was naturally ignored.
Tieguai Li glanced at them, snorted coldly, and pulled Xiao Taohua away, ignoring the group. Xiao Taohua, on the other hand, politely said goodbye to everyone.
"Is this nothing serious or something?" someone couldn't help but ask.
"How would I know that?"
Then, everyone rushed inside.
The old man finally reached out and held his son's hand. When he saw the people rushing in from outside, he immediately said with disgust, "Get out of here! I want to sleep a little longer, don't make a sound!" Then he pulled the blanket over his head.
The people who rushed in, still worried about the old man: ...
Xu Zijiao stood up with a smile: "Alright, the old man is fine. You've all worked hard. Go back and rest. I'll keep watch here."
"Is the old man really alright?"
"Yeah, it's alright now."
"This doctor is truly amazing!" Those who had previously been somewhat distrustful of the old man and his son were now shocked, and this shock was evident on their faces.
"This matter must not be spread outside." Xu Zijiao stared at her family member and earnestly instructed, "Do you all understand?"
"this……"
"Um?"
"Don't worry, we absolutely won't say anything about this! However, everyone can see that the old man is ill, and even if we don't say anything, it will eventually come out."
"As long as we don't tell anyone, no one will know."
Under Xu Zijiao's gaze, everyone became serious: "Don't worry, we understand."
"Yes, I believe you." Those who came along were all worried about the old man, and they were all a family that could be trusted.
but……
"Isn't it Master Li who's the miracle doctor?"
“Master Li said it was his apprentice, Little Peach Blossom.” Xu Zijiao glanced at the person who spoke.
"What?"
Not only the person who spoke, but everyone present stared wide-eyed.
"That pretty little girl?!"
(End of this chapter)
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