Chapter 29: Sworn Brotherhood

Li Nantian looked at Lin Feng in astonishment, about to ask a question, when Lin Feng gave him a slight shake of the head, signaling him to be quiet. Li Nantian immediately closed his mouth. Lin Feng held his breath and focused intently. After inserting two needles, he swiftly raised two more, holding them aloft before plunging them down again with lightning speed.

Suddenly, Long Lincheng’s entire body seemed encircled by flames, as if fire dragons were soaring around him. Lin Feng released the silver needles, and two fire dragons appeared, obediently weaving back and forth at his command. Wherever the fire dragons passed, thick, black blood seeped from Long Lincheng’s body.

Throughout the treatment, Long Lincheng’s expression was one of intense agony. Yet, when Lin Feng finally swept his arms and the fire dragons vanished, Long Lincheng’s pain dissipated at once, and his complexion began to regain its healthy glow.

With composure, Lin Feng withdrew the four silver needles from Long Lincheng’s body. Just as Long Lincheng regained his color and was about to rise, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood.

“Brother Long, are you alright?” Li Nantian rushed over in panic, his voice trembling with fear.

Long Lincheng’s lips quivered, as if he could not speak. Lin Feng calmly collected the needles, explaining, “Mr. Li, there’s no need to panic. The poisonous blood in Elder Long’s body has already been expelled.”

“His heart meridians have just been repaired, and it’s normal for him to feel weak. He’ll recover soon enough.”

“Really?” Li Nantian’s face brightened. It was just a false alarm after all.

He turned to observe Long Lincheng’s expression, and indeed, there was a marked change from before. Long Lincheng’s physique was unique, and his dantian protected by true energy, so his recovery was much swifter than ordinary people. In just four or five minutes, most of his strength returned.

Su Qingxue, witnessing this, finally let go of her worries, a faint smile appearing on her face.

“A divine doctor, truly a divine doctor! Young man, your needle technique—could it be the legendary Lin Family Fire Dragon Needle, long thought lost?” Long Lincheng, now revived, looked at Lin Feng in surprise and asked.

Lin Feng’s heart skipped a beat. He gazed at Long Lincheng in amazement. “Elder Long, you recognize my technique?”

“Haha, it seems my guess was correct.” Long Lincheng stroked his chest and, with Li Nantian’s assistance, slowly sat up, carefully studying Lin Feng. “I thought the Lin family’s medical arts had been lost. Who would have thought someone carried on the legacy in this world?”

“Wait, young divine doctor, your surname is Lin as well. May I ask, what relation are you to Lin Miao, the Sage of Medicine?”

“He’s my grandfather,” Lin Feng replied calmly.

An uproar ensued. Everyone present was utterly shocked. No one had expected Lin Feng to be the grandson of the renowned medical sage of years past.

Su Qingxue’s beautiful eyes blinked rapidly with surprise as she looked at Lin Feng. Now, at last, she understood why his medical skills were so extraordinary.

Yet, they did not know that Lin Feng’s abilities far surpassed those of his grandfather. His grandfather had only grasped the superficial aspects of the Lin family’s medical arts and never mastered their essence. Lin Feng, however, had inherited the entirety of the Lin family’s medical tradition. The Fire Dragon Needle was merely a drop in the ocean of their skills.

“Haha, so that’s the truth! I knew it—no wonder you could use the Fire Dragon Needle. As the medical sage’s grandson, it’s only natural.” Long Lincheng laughed heartily, praising Lin Feng, then looked at him seriously. “Divine Doctor Lin, I wish to hire you as the Long family’s private physician, with an annual salary of ten million. Would you accept?”

“This... I’m sorry, I cannot agree.” Lin Feng hesitated briefly but decisively shook his head and refused.

Li Nantian and Su Qingxue were startled once more. Becoming the Long family’s private doctor was a rare opportunity, coveted by many. No one expected Lin Feng to refuse outright.

Long Lincheng was also taken aback and asked sternly, “Why is that?”

“I prefer a carefree life. Being someone’s private doctor is too confining—I don’t enjoy it,” Lin Feng replied honestly, not hiding his feelings.

In truth, he had only spoken half of his mind. His ambitions extended far beyond being a private physician. He intended to fulfill the promise of his ancestors: to heal the world and to search for his missing parents.

“Very well, since Divine Doctor Lin does not wish to accept, I won’t press further. Here is a limitless card, and I hope you will accept it.” Long Lincheng, somewhat disappointed, shook his head and pulled out a card, offering it to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng’s smile did not fade, and he refused again. “Elder Long, as a physician, treating people is my duty—I do not seek fortune. Please keep this card.”

“What did you say?” Long Lincheng’s brows furrowed deeply, his tone displeased. “Divine Doctor Lin, do you look down on me? I am, after all, a war god, admired by thousands.”

“If you won’t accept being my private doctor, nor my gift, what is your intention?”

“Elder Long, please don’t misunderstand. I do not look down on you. Treating the sick is but a small act for me, hardly a great favor, so there’s no need for reward,” Lin Feng said with a gentle smile.

“Haha, Divine Doctor Lin, don’t make things difficult for Brother Long. I know him well—if you don’t accept his gift, he won’t let you leave today,” Li Nantian stepped forward, persuading Lin Feng. “The card is a token of his gratitude. Take it, so he won’t feel indebted. He may be stubborn, but his heart is kind.”

Lin Feng hesitated, but Su Qingxue also came over and gently urged him to accept. Only then did he nod and take the card, saying, “Very well, since that’s the case, I’ll accept it.”

“Haha, that’s more like it!” Long Lincheng burst out laughing when he saw Lin Feng accept the card. He clapped Lin Feng’s shoulder with vigor. “Divine Doctor Lin, I have one more request—would you agree?”

“Oh? Elder Long, what do you ask?” Lin Feng inquired curiously.

“I wish to become your sworn brother, sharing fortune and hardship alike,” Long Lincheng declared without reservation.

“What? You and I, sworn brothers?” Lin Feng was utterly stunned.

Even Li Nantian’s eyes widened in shock. “Brother Long, are you serious? You want to become sworn brothers with Divine Doctor Lin?”

“Why not? If I can become sworn brothers with you, why not with Divine Doctor Lin?”

“That’s not the issue; I just think it would be better if the two of you included me as well. The three of us, sworn brothers together,” Li Nantian declared, his blood surging with enthusiasm.

Lin Feng was speechless. He had come to treat an illness, and somehow ended up gaining two brothers.

Long Lincheng’s expression brightened, and he laughed heartily. “That’s a fine idea! Divine Doctor Lin, what do you say?”