âSenior Brother?â
Everyoneâs jaw dropped when they heard him.
The ever famous Master Zuo Zhongtao, actually addressed this young man as his Senior Brother?
Everyone from the Liu family was dumbfounded.
Even Ma Xiaonan was surprised.
âYeah! Well, I actually came here just to lend your place for a while!â
Chen Hao didnât know if he should acknowledge Zuo Zhongtaoâs addressment, so he awkwardly explained.
âYes, yes! Of course! Youâre welcome to do whatever you want, Senior Brother!â Zuo Zhongtao replied respectfully.
Everyone from the Wei family looked at each other, shock present on their faces.
As expected, this young man wasnât any ordinary man.
Half an hour later.
In front of a guest house.
Ma Xiaonan could be seen pacing back and forth outside of the room anxiously.
Sweat was pouring from her forehead.
The four members of the Wei family were also waiting outside along with Ma Xiaonan âHmph! I donât believe this! Are you telling me that that brat can cure illnesses too?â Wei Qingshu crossed his arms and said incredulously.
Although both of them were of the same age, Chen Hao had humiliated him in front of everyone. Now, he was even showing off his other abilities.
This made Wei Qingshu feel even more humiliated. It also seriously damaged Wei Qingshuâs pride.
âShut up!â
The master of the Wei family commanded coldly.
Initially, the master of the Wei family, Wei Fu, didnât believe it when that young man said his illness couldnât be cured by Master Zuo. He thought that it was him being rude.
However, he started feeling fearful when he heard Master Zuo addressing Chen Hao as his Senior Brother.
So, he decided to wait outside respectfully, too.
Right then, the door opened.
âChen Hao, how is my motherâs condition?â
When Chen Hao came out, Ma Xiaonan immediately came forward and asked anxiously.
âShe is almost healed already. Now, all she needs to do is take the herbal medicines that Iâve prescribed for her for another three months. Then, she will be completely healed,â
âWow! Chen Hao, since when did you learn to cure illnesses?â
Xiaonan was elated when she heard the good news.
However, she also felt that the Chen Hao in front of her was like a stranger.
âItâs a long story, Iâll explain next time if I have the chance to. Go and look after your mother first!â Chen Hao persuaded.
Zuo Zhongtao appeared behind Chen Hao, carrying a needle case.
It was obvious that Chen Hao led the treatment while Zuo Zhongtao assisted him this time.
âSenior Brother, this way!â Zuo Zhongtao guided respectfully.
Chen Hao glanced at him from the corner of his eye, and he couldnât help but feel awkward.
To start off, he and Zuo Zhongtao did not know each other back then.
Things started around 5 months ago.
By following Uncle Qin as his apprentice, Uncle Qin had passed on all of his medical knowledge and martial arts skills to Chen Hao.
He also gave Chen Hao a book for him to learn and memorize from.
Chen Hao was a quick learner, so it wasnât hard for him to thoroughly understand the contents of the book in a short time.
However, although Chen Hao managed to memorize everything in the medical encyclopedia in less than a month's time, he had a very weak foundation.
Right at that moment, Zuo Zhongtao came over to visit Uncle Qin.
Apparently, due to some fate between them, Uncle Qin had taught Zuo Zhongtao some medical techniques.
So, this time, Zuo Zhangtao came to further study under Uncle Qin.
He was very determined, and knelt in front of Uncle Qinâs house for an entire day.
In the end, Uncle Qin couldnât bear to make him kneel any longer and allowed Chen Hao to teach him some of the contents of the medical encyclopedia.
At the same time, it also allowed Chen Hao to be more familiarized with some basic techniques so that he could have a better grasp of what he learned.
Hence, Zuo Zhangtao stayed with him for nearly a month.
However, Uncle Qin had never taken Zuo Zhongtao in as his apprentice.
But, Zuo Zhongtao still addressed Chen Hao as his Senior Brother every time he saw Chen Hao.
This made Chen Hao feel very awkward.
âMr. Chen, Master Zuo, youâve worked hard!â Wei Fu immediately stood up and bowed slightly in respect.
âMaster Wei, Iâm sure you understand what my Senior Brother told you just now. Iâve examined your illness. However, I am not capable of curing it!â Zuo Zhangtao explained regretfully.
âYes, I understand. But, since Mr. Chen could identify my illness with just one glance, I was thinking that maybe Mr. Chen would be able to help me out!â Wei Fu smiled and said.
âIâm not a doctor, I canât just give a diagnosis as I please!â
Chen Hao was still uncertain of the danger lurking in the outside world. Hence, he wanted to stay low-
key.
He did not expect Wei Fu to continue pursuing him.
âHey! My grandfather only addressed you as âMr. Chenâ because he acknowledged you. My grandfather has never begged anyone! Who do you think you are, acting this way toward him? Why donât you look in the mirror at yourself?â Wei Qingshu condemned.
Chen Hao frowned and glared at him.
âQingshu, donât be rude!â Wei Fu lectured.
âMr. Chen, Iâm so sorry. If my grandsonâs actions had offended you today, Iâm willing to apologise to you!â Wei Fu said as he started to bow down.
Both Wei Qingshu and the girl with them did not expect their grandfatherâs action.
However, he was stopped by Chen Hao.
âItâs okay, Master Wei. Since fate has brought us together, I shall try to examine your illness!â Chen Hao said.
It wasnât appropriate for him to seek help from the Chen family with his identity now.
But, in order for further advancement, he also needed backing from these renowned families.
He should take advantage of this chance and make more connections with these people.
This would allow him to have more power against the Mo family.
âMr. Chen, Iâm ever so grateful for your help!â Wei Fu thanked him profusely.
âHowever, I will only help you under two conditions!â Chen Hao replied.
âWhy donât you state your conditions, Mr. Chen? I will be sure to fulfill all of them!â Wei Fu promised.
âIt isnât anything hard anyway. Firstly, my identity canât be revealed to the outside world right now. So, I need you to keep my identity a secret!â
âOf course, of course!â
âAbout the second condition⦠I am heading to Jin Ling after a few days. I need someone smart and capable along with me to help me out,â Chen Hao requested.
âHmph! In short, you just want someone along to serve you, right? We have more than enough of them for you! As long as you can cure my grandfather, I will give you a mansion! I will even offer you 50 workers to serve you constantly!â Wei Qingshu smiled coldly.
âI donât need any mansion nor servants. However, I think that you make quite the companion. Capable and smart, just what I need. But, would Master Wei Fu allow you to tag along with me?â Chen Hao glanced at Wei Qingshu and asked.
âWhat? You want me to serve you? Are you crazy? I am the young master of the Wei family!â
Wei Qingshu looked at Chen Hao incredulously.
âOf course! Although my grandson is often reckless, he is very smart! I was also thinking of recommending him for the journey!â Wei Fu laughed along.
"What?! Grandfather! Sister!â
Wei Qingshu languished.
âQingshu, from now on, you shall stay by Mr. Chenâs side. If he asked for you to head east, you shall not head west; you shall do whatever he asks you to do! Even if you were to work as a slave!â Wei Fu instructed.
âMe?â
âWhat? You donât even obey me now?â Wei Fu snapped.
Wei Qingshu grinded his teeth. âFine! I will obey my grandfather!â
After getting his response, Chen Hao nodded and brought Wei Fu into another room.
âMaster Zuo, is this young man really capable of curing my grandfatherâs illness?â the girl questioned.
She felt that this man was too young.
âHaha, Miss Qingyin, you worry too much. As long as my Senior Brother says that he can cure it, he will be able to! Why donât you take a look at our master? To be honest, I was just a small gangster in the past. However, after I met my master, I was completely changed within a month! I even managed to learn a few techniques from him although what he taught me was just a few of the basics!â
âHowever, what he taught Senior Brother was everything he knew from the inside out! Senior Brother had followed our master for around half a year! And Master taught him himself everyday!â
Zuo Zhengtao lamented, jealousy flashing across his face.
âWho is your master?â
Wei Qingyin wanted to know.
âI canât tell you that!â Zuo Zhongtao refused to answer and shook his head.
After two hours.
The roomâs door finally opened...