In a rush to give away your wife

"Old Feng, you're just going to let yourself be threatened like this?"

"It's just a minor ailment, what's there to fear?"

"There are no outsiders here, don’t be afraid. Speak up boldly—we won’t judge you with prejudice."

"We’ve been brothers for so many years. Don’t you trust us?" The Xu Family's Ancestor said with a stern expression.

Speak?

How the hell is this something you can just casually talk about?

"He does know medicine, but I’m not sure if he can actually cure that strange illness."

"Maybe we should find a way to verify it first," the Feng Family's Ancestor said after calming down.

After all, Chen Chang'an had already arrived at Qifeng Valley. Rather than driving him away outright, why not let him try? What if a miracle happened?

Besides, if he really was a skilled physician, wouldn’t his own "royal ailment" have a chance of being cured?

"Verify? How do we verify that?"

"Isn’t it just whatever he says goes?"

"You know this illness—when it’s not acting up, there’s no difference from a normal person," the Zheng Family's Ancestor said with a frown.

"It’s simple. How often does this illness strike?"

"Is it frequent?" Chen Chang'an asked.

"Frequent? If it were frequent, we’d all be dead by now."

"Are you saying that if no one gets sick for eight or ten years, you’ll just stay here and—"

"Bad news! Bad news! Someone’s fallen ill again!"

Before the Zheng Family's Ancestor could finish, another member of the He Family had an episode.

Talk about perfect timing—wasn’t this just too coincidental?

"Divine Physician, show us your skills," the He Family's Ancestor said excitedly, looking at Chen Chang'an.

"Fine, I’ll give you a demonstration."

"Otherwise, you’d all think I’m some fraud."

With a resigned sigh, Chen Chang'an gestured for the crowd to lead the way.

The ancestors of the other three families exchanged glances before following.

"Make way! Make way!"

"The Divine Physician is here!"

The afflicted He family member lay on the ground, hovering near death. The surrounding crowd instinctively parted upon hearing the Divine Physician had arrived.

"He really is having an episode."

"It’s not an act."

The Xu Family's Ancestor’s remark made the He family members’ expressions darken. What kind of nonsense was that? Who would fake an illness for fun?

"Ahem!"

"So, Divine Physician, go ahead and treat him. Let’s see if you really have the skills."

Realizing his blunder, the Xu Family's Ancestor coughed awkwardly and quickly changed the subject.

Chen Chang'an ignored him, placing his left hand on the He family member’s body. The immense power of life law within him neutralized the death law energy ravaging the man’s body.

"Done." Chen Chang'an withdrew his hand and stood up, speaking calmly.

Done?

That’s it?

What the hell did you even do?

You just put your hand on him and that’s it?

Is this how you treat illnesses?

Fraud!

This guy’s a complete fraud!

"He’s awake!"

"Hahaha, he’s really awake!"

"How do you feel?"

"Feel? My body… seems fine. Was I just sick?"

"He’s really cured! He’s actually cured!"

"Wahhh—we’re saved! We’re finally saved!"

Chen Chang'an’s display moved many in the He family to tears. This strange illness had been a thorn in their hearts for so long, and now, at last, there was hope of removing it.

Meanwhile, the ancestors of the other three families stood dumbfounded, never expecting such an outcome.

He really could cure it?

"Divine Physician!"

"A true Divine Physician!"

"Divine Physician, why not visit our Xu family first? Help us with our ailments?"

"Scram! Why should he go to your Xu family? Divine Physician, I, Old Feng, have never bowed to anyone in my life, but you—I’m convinced, body and soul. If you don’t mind, let’s become sworn brothers! Come to my place—I’ll treat you to the finest food and drink!"

"My family has plenty of women! Divine Physician, are you married yet?"

"Old Feng, have you no shame? Your family’s full of ugly ducklings—how dare you offer them?"

"Divine Physician, my Zheng family is far better. We have everything you could want. Come to my place first!"

Once Chen Chang'an’s abilities were confirmed, these three—who had been so arrogant earlier—now groveled with desperation.

If circumstances allowed, they might’ve even offered themselves up.

"You all see the Divine Physician’s power now, don’t you?"

"Let me remind you—the Divine Physician was invited by our He family. Even if he treats anyone, it’ll be us first."

"Weren’t you all doubting his skills earlier?"

"Go home. I won’t be hosting you for dinner today."

"Our He family has an honored guest to entertain." The He Family's Ancestor said coldly.

"Old He, after all these years of friendship, you’d really leave us to die?"

"Is this how you treat your brothers? Have you no shame?"

"Old He, have you forgotten what happened back then? Forgotten how I helped you?"

As the bickering continued, Chen Chang'an shook his head helplessly and said, "Gentlemen, let me ask one question."

"Can I stay here and move freely without being disturbed?"

"Yes, yes, absolutely!"

"You know what? The Divine Physician said he’ll help us find the root of this illness and eradicate it for good!"

"Oh? Really?"

"Divine Physician, in that case, from now on, you may roam Qifeng Valley as you please. We won’t hinder you in any way."

"Exactly! Our Feng family supports the Divine Physician too!"

"Our Zheng family is the same!"

Chen Chang'an smiled and nodded. With no one obstructing him, he could now search freely for the fragment of law.

"Here’s the deal. For the next few days, I’ll stay with the He family and cure their illness."

"After that, I’ll visit your three families."

"Don’t worry—a physician’s heart is like that of a parent. What kind of parent would abandon their children in their hour of need?"

"To me, you are all my own flesh and blood!"

How touching!

What a saintly man!

But… why does that phrasing feel a little off?

After the other three ancestors left, the He Family's Ancestor felt immensely pleased and immediately ordered a grand feast to properly entertain Chen Chang'an.

"Oh, Divine Physician!"

"Our He family also has many women. Perhaps… you’d consider one of ours?"

"You’re not married yet, are you?"

"How about taking one? Or two, if you prefer!"

"It’s up to you," the He Family's Ancestor asked with a grin.

Chen Chang'an gave him a weary look before asking, "Do you have brothels here?"

Huh?

Brothels?

How could such a filthy place exist in Qifeng Valley? Did the Divine Physician really have such tastes?

"Uh… should I build one for you now?" the He Family's Ancestor asked awkwardly.

"No need. My point is—some things shouldn’t be forced."

"Right, Da Huang?"