CRACK!
Someone, upon hearing Divine Doctor Ouyang's words, was so shocked their jaw practically hit the floor!
This… This was just too damn ridiculous, wasn't it?
The distinguished vice president of the Capital City Medical Association, the great Divine Doctor Ouyang, actually wanted to take someone as his master—and that person was a young man in his twenties!
If word of this got out, it would probably cause a massive uproar, right?
"Hey, watch it! If you act like that, my wife will get jealous. You might be into men, but I'm not! I like women!" Zhou Fan exclaimed, forcefully breaking free from Divine Doctor Ouyang. He threw an arm around Chu Yan, and before she could react, he kissed her right in front of everyone!
Chu Yan's face flushed crimson. 'That bastard,' she thought, 'how could he take advantage of me again?'
For a moment, everyone stood frozen, almost dumbstruck by Zhou Fan's words!
'Is this guy really the same one who was just performing acupuncture to save a life?'
"Divine Doctor Ouyang, let's not rush this," Chu Tianxiang said, smoothing things over with a smile. "Xiaofan used up a lot of energy saving me just now. I'll have the servants prepare dinner. We can talk while we eat!"
Chu Tianxiang mediated with a gentle smile, simultaneously giving Chu Yan a meaningful look, signaling for her to take Zhou Fan to the main hall first.
"Thank you for today!"
Chu Yan said with utmost sincerity as she looked at Zhou Fan, whose face was still a little pale. Her hands were busy, constantly wiping the sweat from his brow.
"You're my wife, so there's no need for thanks. For our grandpa, I wouldn't care even if it killed me!"
Zhou Fan instantly went into full-on drama mode. He grabbed Chu Yan's small hand, his eyes brimming with a deep, unprecedented seriousness. Ignoring her struggles, he pressed her hand against his heart. "Can you feel my heartbeat? Everything I say is true. I would do anything for you!"
THUMP-THUMP! THUMP-THUMP!
The violent, powerful beating of his heart sent a wave of dizziness through Chu Yan's mind.
"I… I believe you. My aunt is watching!"
The rarely flustered Chu Yan was once again thrown into a panic by Zhou Fan. Her voice was as soft as a whisper as she lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze, burying her face so deep into her chest it almost disappeared.
"It seems Xiaoyan and Zhou Fan are really in love. Look how sweet they are!" Not far away, Chu Qianqian whispered to Chu Tianxiang beside her.
Chu Tianxiang was also very pleased. At that moment, a determined look flashed in his eyes, as if he had just made a momentous decision.
During the meal, the group happily toasted and drank. With Chu Peiyang, Chu Peiyu, and the others absent, the atmosphere was quite cheerful.
"Divine Doctor Ouyang, I've given it some thought," Zhou Fan said, feigning contemplation as the doctor once again offered to become his disciple. "You are my senior in both age and experience, so I absolutely cannot accept you as my student. How about this? If you don't mind, why don't I call you Brother Ouyang? I can first teach you the Secret Technique for the first three needles of the Nine Celestial Needles. Once you can perform them successfully, I'll then teach you how to control the needles with your qi!"
Divine Doctor Ouyang was naturally overjoyed by this proposal, repeatedly thanking his "virtuous younger brother" Zhou Fan.
Watching from the side, Chu Yan couldn't help but secretly roll her eyes. 'This guy Zhou Fan is so shameless!' she thought.
Just a moment ago, Zhou Fan had asked her about Divine Doctor Ouyang, learning that the Ouyang Family was one of the top five powers in the Capital City. He also learned that Divine Doctor Ouyang himself held a revered status, and there were few people who dared to disrespect him.
Therefore, Zhou Fan decided that while taking a disciple would be a huge flex, it might displease other members of the Ouyang Family. By addressing each other as brothers and passing on the first three needles of the Nine Celestial Needles, he could not only befriend Divine Doctor Ouyang but also make the entire Ouyang Family owe him a massive favor.
After all, with his current level of strength, he was no match for the two traitors, Ye Fei and Zhao Ya, and was unable to get his revenge. The Ouyang Family was undoubtedly an excellent springboard.
"Ah, Xiaofan," Chu Tianxiang began, "you and Xiaoyan are married, but as your grandfather, I don't have many great things to give you. I have something here that was given to me long ago by someone I happened to save. It's not much use to me, but I think it might be suitable for you."
After several rounds of drinks and courses, Chu Tianxiang suddenly took a thumb-sized porcelain bottle from his pocket and placed it in Zhou Fan's palm.
"This is?"
Even with Zhou Fan's self-control, his breath hitched for a moment, but he still did his best to look puzzled.
"I'm not entirely sure myself," Chu Tianxiang said, shaking his head. "When I was young, an old Taoist priest gave it to me and told me to pass it on to someone with whom it has a destiny."
"Then why is that destined person me?" Zhou Fan asked, though he desperately wanted to pocket it right away.
"Because the old Taoist said this destined person would be someone who saves my life. I originally thought it would be Divine Doctor Ouyang, but I never expected it to be you!" Chu Tianxiang smiled, taking Zhou Fan's hand and closing his fingers around the bottle.
'Wall-Breaking Liquid!'
Zhou Fan already knew exactly what was in this porcelain bottle.
To others, this item might be worthless, but to Zhou Fan—who was left with only ten percent of his strength and struggled to recover any more, let alone make a full recovery—this Wall-Breaking Liquid was priceless.
Compared to this, even the Three Immortals Grass was like dirt next to the clouds.
"Grandfather, rest assured. The day my injuries are healed, I will immediately come and cure you completely!" The usually proud Zhou Fan, who disliked making promises, stood up and bowed deeply to Chu Tianxiang.
As Zhou Fan and Chu Yan were leaving, Chu Tianxiang pulled Zhou Fan aside and, in a grave and earnest tone, entrusted him with a secret—a secret that would drive the rest of the Chu Family into a frenzy if they ever found out.
In return, Zhou Fan revealed that the Chu Family was likely being targeted by an enemy, and that the old man's condition wasn't a simple poisoning, but a Gu-poison.