Chapter 195: Using Poison
Qin Feng’s reputation in Jinyang City was already quite high, and after the incident of treating the people in the city for the fire poison, his prestige had reached an unprecedented level.
Walking on the streets, people greeted him with smiles at all times, and some even offered local specialties and eggs. He originally wanted to decline, but facing the warm-heartedness of the people, he had no choice but to accept one by one.
“Fortunately, this world has spatial treasures; otherwise, I would have to carry two carriages with me to fit all these things.” Qin Feng sighed in his heart.
Arriving outside the Bao Medical Hall, he set up a table and began to seek medical treatment again. Within a short time, the queue had formed, even several blocks away.
“We’ll have to see how long this lasts.” Qin Feng said with a sigh of helplessness.
The people coming for treatment mostly had common illnesses, which were a breeze for Qin Feng. However, not everyone in the queue came for medical reasons; some women had ulterior motives.
After sitting down, some would speak hesitantly about their symptoms, some would gaze affectionately, and some even liked to get touchy-feely.
For those with average looks and older ages, Qin Feng, as a physician, naturally had to sternly discourage such behavior, as it couldn’t delay others waiting for medical attention.
For those with outstanding appearances and a shy demeanor, Qin Feng, following the professional code of conduct, calmly inquired about their symptoms, turning a blind eye to their attempts at flirting.
After all, a little flirtation wouldn’t cause any harm.
Whenever these young ladies found it difficult to control their feelings and wanted to express their affections, Lan Ningshuang would bring a cup of tea, glaring at them away, ensuring a smooth process.
After all, with Lan Ningshuang’s looks and temperament, ordinary women would only feel inferior in comparison.
“Young Master, did I ruin your good fortune?” Lan Ningshuang suddenly spoke.
“They are the ones who touched me.” Qin Feng thought innocently and then pretended to be puzzled. “What good fortune?”
“As long as I haven’t ruined the Young Master’s good fortune, it’s fine. I was afraid that by staying here, I might inconvenience the Young Master.” Lan Ningshuang said softly, a bit coquettish.
Qin Feng, upon hearing this, felt goosebumps all over his body. He turned to look at her in surprise. “Ningshuang, your way of speaking is different from usual. Where did you learn it?”
Lan Ningshuang instantly returned to her usual self, her eyes dodging, and her tone returning to normal. “Master, what are you talking about? I always speak like this.”
“Oh no, oh no. I’ve been reading too many court-related stories recently, and I unconsciously picked up the tone of speech of the women inside.” Lan Ningshuang felt a bit guilty.
Qin Feng suspiciously withdrew his gaze. Something was off with Lan Ningshuang these days!
A street away, inside a teahouse, a young man dressed in white sat. His appearance was exceptional, with fair skin, but he gave off a somewhat effeminate vibe.
He beckoned the waiter, ordered a pot of tea and some pastries, then pointed to the long queue outside the window and asked, “What are they doing?”
The waiter glanced at him and immediately smiled back, “Today is the day Physician Qin is seeing patients. They are all waiting in line there to see the doctor.”
“Physician Qin?” The young man in white looked puzzled.
Seeing this, the waiter asked, “Does the young master not know Physician Qin? Could it be that you’re not from the city?”
The young man in white nodded and said with a smile, “My family is in business from outside. The Southern Territory official road connects to this place through the Huarong Road. I wanted to come and see if there are any business opportunities.”
“I see.” The waiter didn’t have much doubt. Since the completion of the Huarong Road and the appearance of the dragon veins in Jinyang City, the small town had undergone a transformation, and merchants from outside came daily to seek opportunities.
The waiter explained, “Physician Qin is the most famous physician here. His medical skills are simply amazing, and it seems there is no illness he can’t cure in this world.”
“Really?” The young man in white smiled slightly, not explicitly expressing disbelief, but his expression clearly showed it.
This look immediately displeased the waiter. It’s worth noting that a few days ago, he contracted a strange illness. If it weren’t for Physician Qin’s intervention, pulling him back from the brink of death, he wouldn’t be here.
So he said immediately, “Guest, please don’t doubt. Just a few days ago, a strange gray snow fell in Jinyang City. Those who touched it would have a fever, and it was as if living was worse than death. Countless people in the city suffered. At a time when all the doctors were helpless, Physician Qin took action and saved the people.”
Due to his excited emotions, the waiter’s voice became louder. Surprisingly, this did not lead to dissatisfaction among the surrounding customers. Instead, it brought forth a wave of praise and agreement.
“That’s right. Physician Qin is like a savior sent by heaven to Jinyang City.”
“My neighbor, the butcher who sells pork, is so strong. He got infected with a strange illness a long time ago, and almost met his end. His wife sought many doctors, but none could figure it out. Hey, guess what? Physician Qin just took a glance, pointed at the butcher’s abdomen about two inches above, and the butcher spat out a bunch of worms. After that, he was completely fine!”
“You think that’s something? I know a widow surnamed Li.”
People spoke one after another, and what was originally a quiet teahouse suddenly became lively, filled with words of praise for Physician Qin.
The young man in white became interested, “I didn’t expect Physician Qin to be so powerful. I just wonder if he is skilled in detoxification?”
The shop assistant didn’t hesitate and said, “In front of Doctor Qin, no poison works!”
“Exactly, No poison works!” echoed the crowd.
The young man in white maintained his smile, but his eyes turned somewhat cold, resembling a venomous snake.
He stood up, leaving a few copper coins behind. However, as he walked away, he inexplicably said, “I hope the Physician Qin you all speak of is as formidable as you claim.”
The shop assistant frowned as he watched the young man in white leave, muttering, “Strange.”
Picking up the coins from the table, he intended to give them to the shopkeeper. However, before he could take a few steps, his legs suddenly went weak, and he collapsed, foaming at the mouth and convulsing.
This scene startled the others.
Someone attempted to approach and check the situation. Yet, a strange fragrance emanated from the half-filled tea cup left on the young man’s table. As soon as the others smelled it, they too collapsed like the shop assistant.
Witnessing this, the shopkeeper was too frightened to approach. He circumvented the fallen people, rushed out of the teahouse, and called for help in the street.
The young man in white entered the alleyway, and a voice echoed out of nowhere, “Our target is Zhou Kai; don’t stir up unnecessary trouble.”
“To deal with one of the Thirty-Six Stars, it’s not that easy. To poison him, we have to set up a series of traps. I’ve caused a commotion just enough to distract him, making him more susceptible. Just wait,” the young man in white said dismissively.
The dim alleyway returned to silence.
After a moment, at the other end of the alley, an elderly man in gray, slightly hunched, walked out.
Glancing back at the empty alley, there was no sign of the young man in white.
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