As the largest medical hall in Yujing, Medicine Emperor Pavilion operated round the clock, with a side door open even at night, where a Bell Doctor or higher-ranked physician would offer consultation every evening.
Yet, tonight’s consult was held by Yao Rong.
"It’s you," Yao Rong didn’t even lift her head, still busying herself with organizing today’s prescriptions.
"It was you who did it," Doctor Fan’s gaze was a chilling sheet of ice.
It wasn’t until today, until he saw Xiao Yun covered in mangled flesh and the villagers in their devastating grief, that he truly realized how far he had distanced himself from Medicine Emperor Pavilion.
"What are you talking about? If you are here to seek medical treatment or to exchange medical skills, Medicine Emperor Pavilion welcomes you. But if you are here to make accusations against Medicine Emperor Pavilion due to Little Ci’en Hall’s competitive disadvantage, then you can leave," Yao Rong also picked up a whiff of gunpowder emanating from Doctor Fan.
"Stop pretending, the people of Zhou Chu Village were murdered by Hunter Soldiers you hired, and the blockade on Little Ci’en Hall’s medicinal herb supplies was also your doing. I never imagined that the great Medicine Emperor Pavilion would stoop so low out of fear of a small medical hall’s rise," Despite having parted ways with Medicine Emperor Pavilion, it remained in Doctor Fan’s heart the place where he had learned his medical skills.
He had never openly confronted Medicine Emperor Pavilion before.
But this time, the actions of Medicine Emperor Pavilion had truly infuriated him.
"What Zhou Chu Village? What Hunter Soldiers? I know nothing about it," Yao Rong’s face was a mask of ignorance.
"Go ask Qi Fangfei, tell her that even a cornered dog will leap over a wall. This time, I won’t let it go. The blood debt of Zhou Chu Village, Medicine Emperor Pavilion will have to repay sooner or later," having said his piece, Doctor Fan snatched something from his waist and threw it on the ground.
Yao Rong took a careful look to find that Doctor Fan had tossed his Doctor’s Token on the floor.
Such an action suggested he intended to sever all ties with Medicine Emperor Pavilion?
A flicker of urgency crossed Yao Rong’s face, she had more to ask, but before she could speak, Fan Zhi had already left in a fury. Yao Rong stared at the Doctor’s Token on the ground, knowing in her heart that this time, Fan Zhi truly had nothing more to do with Medicine Emperor Pavilion.
"Wait," Qi Fangfei descended from upstairs.
In the dead of night, the light in Medicine Emperor Pavilion was dim. Qi Fangfei emerged from the play of light and shadow, resembling a malicious spirit from Hell, her appearance grim.
Yao Rong’s face changed drastically, as she hurriedly picked up the Doctor’s Token from the floor, trying to cover up for Doctor Fan.
"I did it, Yao Rong knows nothing about it. Fan Zhi, are you so angry you want to kill me?" Qi Fangfei sauntered over to Doctor Fan, challenging him with her eyes.
"Are you even human? Shame on you, a Doctor, Xiao Yun’s brother, who was just nine, fell from a height, and not even his bones could be found!" Doctor Fan hissed through gritted teeth. Google seaʀᴄh novel•fire.net
The young Xiao Yun reminded him of his own prematurely deceased daughter.
The villagers’ deep sorrow constantly brought back the pain of losing his own child.
"If they’ve got to blame someone, they should blame themselves for being involved with Little Ci’en Hall. You should know, Medicine Emperor Pavilion’s status is unshakeable; those who challenge it perish. Also, you repeatedly joined forces with Yun Sheng to offend Medicine Emperor Pavilion, do you really think you can leave here safely?" Qi Fangfei’s face was sinister, with a venomous glint flickering in her eyes.
A cold green light emanated from her fingers hidden in the sleeve of her robe.
"Qi Medicine Man, you promised me you’d spare him," Yao Rong had only now realized that Qi Medicine Man had indeed cruelly harmed innocent villagers.
Lately, with the rise of Little Ci’en Hall, Qi Medicine Man had tightened the reins over Medicine Emperor Pavilion. Inside, those who slightly disobeyed were either expelled or disappeared without a trace.
The whole of Medicine Emperor Pavilion was in turmoil, and Yao Rong, as the third-ranking leader in Medicine Emperor Pavilion of Yujing City, was angry but dared not speak out.
But she never imagined that Qi Fangfei could be so crazed as to directly murder innocent villagers just to curb Little Ci’en Hall.
No wonder Fan Zhi was so out of sorts tonight.
Yao Rong and Fan Zhi, for many years, have always adhered to the principle of saving the dying and healing the injured in their medical practice.
After Fan Zhi left, Yao Rong had been struggling to hold on. She never expected that Qi Fangfei’s actions would completely overturn her beliefs.
"Imperial Doctor, I promised to spare him because I considered that he was your man. I agreed that as long as he behaved himself, acted as his Bell Doctor, and you were willing to be loyal to the Medicine Emperor Pavilion for life, I would let him go. But he could not stay put. Not only did he shelter a reckless little girl, but he also ran the Little Cien Hall with her. After all, he is someone who left the Medicine Emperor Pavilion; he knows too much. I cannot keep him," Qi Fangfei’s figure flashed abruptly, a green shadow in her hand, her five claws extremely sharp, reaching for Doctor Fan’s throat.
Her grim claws carried a chilling aura, clearly coated with deadly poison.
"Fan Zhi, run!" Yao Rong threw caution to the wind and threw herself onto Fan Zhi. Yao Rong had been on guard ever since Qi Fangfei arrived, and when she made her move, Yao Rong was determined to protect Fan Zhi.
Fan Zhi was still immersed in the words of Qi Fangfei.
It turned out that he had misunderstood Yao Rong all along. He thought that she was reluctant to leave the Medicine Emperor Pavilion because of her greed for fame and substantial salary, as well as her reputation as an Imperial Physician, not knowing that all she did was for him.
It’s too late for Fan Zhi to regret now.
Fan Zhi only felt a warmth in front of him; Yao Rong’s delicate face was only inches away from his, and before he could fully discern the emotions on Yao Rong’s face, Qi Fangfei’s hand had ruthlessly struck her.
A terrifying sound of bones cracking followed, Yao Rong’s body shuddered heavily, her face quickly enveloped by a green mist.
Such formidable poison!
"Foolish, if you love each other so much, then I’ll let you both embark on the journey together," Qi Fangfei did not stop after landing a blow. She would rather lose an Imperial Physician than kill Fan Zhi along with her.
Suddenly, a burst of bright light flashed.
Qi Fangfei’s hand was about to touch Fan Zhi when it recoiled as if burned by flames.
Looking back, Yao Rong and Fan Zhi had already disappeared.
"Who’s there?" Qi Fangfei was furiously agitated. She hadn’t even seen who her opponent was before they rescued the pair, which infuriated her immensely.
On the street, there was the sound of hurried breathing.
Doctor Fan, holding Yao Rong, had not yet recovered his senses when they had already left the Medicine Emperor Pavilion. He thought this time, his death was certain.
"Is it you?" Doctor Fan had thought that tonight both he and Yao Rong were doomed to die. He couldn’t believe someone would actually step in to save them.
The one who had entered the Medicine Emperor Pavilion unnoticed and rescued Doctor Fan and his wife was none other than Ji Mo.
Right now, he had changed into a set of night clothes, with a lingering aura of Magic Elements around him.
Light Magic Element, Doctor Fan recognized it at a glance.
Ever since learning of the events in Zhou Chu Village, Doctor Fan had been looking quite troubled.
Yun Cang Lang didn’t pay much attention, but Ji Mo, who was beside him, observed everything clearly.
After Doctor Fan left the clinic alone, Ji Mo had been quietly following him.
It was only when Qi Fangfei made her move that Ji Mo intervened to rescue them.
Doctor Fan wanted to ask questions, but Yao Rong in his arms had already succumbed to the poison, her complexion turning green, her lips black and purple.