Chapter 618: Poaching

Master Fei almost burst out laughing.

He had just proposed the bet, and not even ten breaths had passed before Luo Tian claimed to have figured out the Director’s condition.

Master Fei was certain that not even an Advanced Tutor from the Grass and Wood Institute could be this fast!

Luo Tian’s bluff was just too outrageous.

The expressions on Master Fei’s students’ faces were also quite a sight. The You Family Brothers were especially brazen, jeering openly.

“It seems Master Luo truly understands the art of medicine, reaching a conclusion so quickly. Please, Master Luo, do tell us. This old man is all ears.”

Master Fei was all smiles, putting Luo Tian on a pedestal, just to see how he would get himself out of this mess.

“The Director’s condition is actually quite simple. It’s not a major illness.”

Luo Tian said calmly.

‘Simple?’

‘Not a major illness?’

The smile on Master Fei’s face grew wider.

The Director also found it laughable, and at the same time, a little displeased.

If Luo Tian knew even a little about his situation, he would never have said that!

A year ago, he had been severely injured in a fierce battle. Improper healing had left behind serious hidden dangers, and he had now been recuperating under Master Fei’s care for six or seven months.

Master Fei had told him that he would need another half a year of recuperation before a full recovery was even possible.

Master Fei had a high reputation among the Junior Tutors of the Grass and Wood Institute. For an illness that even he found difficult, Luo Tian actually called it simple!

This was clearly just baseless boasting!

He was simply an embarrassment to the Junior Tutors of the Celestial Blade Institute!

“Director, don’t be angry. Perhaps Master Luo truly has some profound insight.”

Master Fei chuckled, thoroughly enjoying the prospect of watching Luo Tian make a fool of himself.

“Director, you’ve been recuperating recently, but you haven’t neglected your Cultivation, have you? And you often use a certain Thunder-Fire Attribute treasure to cultivate…”

Luo Tian asked.

“Of course! How could a Martial Artist neglect their Cultiva…”

The Director said, his expression displeased, but halfway through his sentence, his face suddenly froze!

The Director’s eyes were fixed on Luo Tian!

That treasure was a spoil of war he had obtained from an enemy in that great battle a year ago. It was an exceptional, albeit unorthodox, item for assisting Cultivation, and he had never told a soul about it.

Luo Tian was just diagnosing him, how could he possibly have guessed even this?

“‘A Thunder-Fire Attribute treasure?'”

Master Fei fell into thought.

“The Director’s original injury wasn’t a major problem, but it was precisely because of this treasure that the injury worsened…”

“The Spirit Pill prescriptions Master Fei wrote each time had effects that clashed with this treasure, leading to reduced efficacy and even some other side effects…”

Luo Tian explained methodically.

“Is that so?”

The Director was lost in thought. He knew nothing about medical principles, so his gaze involuntarily shifted to Master Fei.

Master Fei remained silent.

In truth, he had already come to a sudden realization!

Every time he examined the Director, he felt that the condition had changed. Unable to figure out the reason, he had mistakenly believed the Director was suffering from some strange disease!

So it was due to the influence of an external object!

That treasure must be incredibly powerful. Otherwise, with the Director’s Cultivation and strength, he would surely have been able to detect and suppress it. And Master Fei himself hadn’t detected it either.

But right now, with the bet on the line, Master Fei was unwilling to admit Luo Tian’s victory.

“As a Physician, I cannot agree with what Master Luo has said. It is illogical and complete nonsense.”

Master Fei rebuked Luo Tian!

He absolutely could not lose this bet!

If he lost in the art of medicine to a young, new Mentor from the Celestial Blade Institute, he would be too ashamed to show his face in the Grass and Wood Institute ever again.

Moreover, he would have to apologize to Mu Qingqing!

The Director was also uncertain. Deep down, he trusted Master Fei more, but it didn’t seem like there was anything wrong with what Luo Tian had said.

“I will personally prove whether the Director’s illness is as I described!”

Luo Tian said nonchalantly.

“How do you intend to prove it? Unless you can provide a treatment that cures the Director’s condition within a month, I won’t believe you!”

Master Fei was deliberately making things difficult.

It would take him over half a year of personal treatment to cure the Director’s condition.

There was no way Luo Tian could possibly cure the Director in a month.

“One month shouldn’t be a problem, as long as the Director stops using that treasure for his Cultivation.”

Luo Tian agreed with ease.

“Director, I will begin your treatment now.”

“Treatment now?”

The Director was stunned. ‘Aren’t any preparations needed?’

He didn’t believe Luo Tian had this ability, but if Luo Tian could really do it—completely cure his condition in one month—how could the Director possibly refuse?

“Swallow this Pill.”

Luo Tian took out a white Pill.

Master Fei recognized it at a glance. It was a very common type of Healing Pill available on the market.

If a Pill like that was effective, he might as well just bang his head against a wall and die.

After inspecting the Pill, the Director swallowed it with confidence.

Afterwards.

Luo Tian moved behind the Director, extended a finger, and touched an acupoint on the Director’s back. A stream of True Essence, cool as spring water, flowed into the Director’s body.

‘Such dense and refined True Essence.’

The Director was inwardly alarmed.

Luo Tian’s True Essence was stronger than that of a typical Celestial Pool Realm Fourth Layer!

Next, Luo Tian’s movements became swift. His fingers followed a specific pattern, tapping one hundred and ninety-one acupoints in succession.

Luo Tian had used the Celestial Book to perform an Inference on the Director’s condition.

The treatment method was derived in the same way.

The Acupoint Treatment Method Luo Tian was currently using was one given by the Celestial Book, but this Acupoint Technique could only be used once. It also had to be combined with Luo Tian’s True Essence to be effective!

The Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique was a Martial Venerable Level Cultivation Technique, and it had many powerful aspects.

For example, one’s True Essence became more refined, its recovery speed was faster, and one’s combat endurance was greater.

And as Luo Tian’s Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique reached the Fourth-Layer, the True Essence he refined also possessed a certain “Purification” effect, capable of dispelling impurities, toxins, and the like.

PENG!

After finishing the acupoint tapping, Luo Tian struck the Director’s back with his palm. True Essence poured forth, rushing through the Director’s meridians like a clear, swift river, cleansing them!

PTAH!

The Director immediately spat out a mouthful of black blood, his face turning a few shades paler.

“Luo Tian, how dare you attack the Director!”

Master Fei roared.

He had seen many Acupoint Techniques, but he had never even heard of the one Luo Tian just used.

Besides, Acupoint Techniques were a relatively Basic Level treatment method. How could that, combined with an ordinary Healing Pill, possibly cure the Director’s condition?

“Luo Tian, you’re just treating him recklessly! If you make the Director’s condition worse, just you wait to be punished by the Law Enforcement Institute!”

Master Fei sneered, then solicitously came forward to show his concern for the Director.

“Shut up! Don’t talk nonsense!”

The Director’s sudden shout gave Master Fei quite a fright!

His pale complexion gradually regained its ruddy glow. He looked much better than before, and his eyes seemed more spirited.

The Director felt a wave of ease and comfort wash over his entire body.

He didn’t understand the art of medicine, but he could feel the change in his body. After Luo Tian’s treatment, his condition had improved by at least thirty or forty percent!

A single treatment session had healed thirty to forty percent of his illness, a stark contrast to Master Fei’s long-term care!

The difference was just too great!

“Master Luo, that Acupoint Treatment Method from just now, could you perhaps perform it one more time?”

The Director asked, slightly embarrassed.

After all, he had just been so distrustful of Luo Tian.

“That method is only effective the first time. Next, I will give the Director a prescription. Take it once a week, and you will be fully recovered within a month!”

Luo Tian began writing the prescription as he spoke.

After receiving the prescription, the Director said with a broad smile, “Master Luo, you are truly a hidden expert. As for the treatment fee, just name your price.”

‘No reason to refuse payment, especially since the Celestial Book used up a lot of Energy.’

“One million Spiritual Essence Coins.”

This price was not much for the Director.

The Director had already spent nearly two million Spiritual Essence Coins on treatment with Master Fei, and the key thing was that he wasn’t fully cured and continued to suffer from his ailment.

“Done!”

The Director paid without hesitation.

The classroom fell silent.

Master Fei stood frozen in place, his face grim and somewhat awkward, not knowing what to say.

The other students all stared at Luo Tian, dumbfounded!

A Mentor who taught Martial Arts was actually so skilled in the art of medicine? Master Fei had been completely outclassed.

Mu Qingqing’s mouth was wide open, her face filled with adoration.

“Master Fei, it’s time for you to fulfill your promise.”

Luo Tian looked at Master Fei, his gaze cold.

“Hehe, I never expected Master Luo to have such attainments in the art of medicine. What happened earlier was all a misunderstanding. Master Luo, please don’t take it to heart.”

Master Fei’s attitude had changed completely. He was trying to appear weak before Luo Tian, hoping he would be let off the hook.

“Apologize!”

Luo Tian’s expression was icy, his attitude resolute!

Master Fei looked mortified and cast a pleading glance at the Director.

This Director was the superior of the Celestial Blade Institute’s Junior Tutors. Luo Tian would definitely listen to him!

“Master Fei, please honor your promise and set a good example for the students.”

The Director said, his face devoid of expression.

He now had serious doubts about Master Fei’s medical abilities.

If even Luo Tian could easily treat his illness, did that mean Master Fei’s reputation was undeserved? Or worse, had he been deliberately prolonging the treatment?

Secondly.

Luo Tian’s display of skill this time had also brought honor to the Celestial Blade Institute.

Master Fei was unwilling, but there was nothing he could do.

With the Director on Luo Tian’s side, how would he dare to back out?

“Mu Qingqing, I apologize to you!”

Master Fei lowered his head and spoke through gritted teeth, full of resentment.

A renowned Physician like him, apologizing to a student! Master Fei felt a profound sense of shame!

SWOOSH!

Luo Tian’s figure flashed forward, suddenly closing in on the You Family Brothers. The two were completely unable to resist as Luo Tian snatched their Storage Items.

From within the Storage Space, Luo Tian took out several blood-red ginseng roots and said, “This must be the Blood Jade Spirit Ginseng, right? Master Fei, please carry out the punishment again. This time, I certainly won’t interrupt!”

Master Fei’s face turned ashen!

On normal days, the You Family Brothers were always at his beck and call, serving tea, pouring water, showering him with gifts, and constantly flattering him.

To think that the Blood Jade Spirit Ginseng was really stolen by the You Family Brothers!

“You two-faced, ungrateful traitors! Get on your knees, now!”

Master Fei roared in fury.

He blamed the You Family Brothers for everything that had happened today, and he needed to vent his anger!

CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!

Master Fei found a Long Whip and began lashing the You Family Brothers viciously!

Watching the You Family Brothers being punished, the rest of Master Fei’s students felt an indescribable satisfaction. They were grateful to Luo Tian in their hearts!

“Master Fei, from now on, Mu Qingqing will transfer to become my student!”

Luo Tian announced.

Master Fei nodded, just hoping Luo Tian and Mu Qingqing would leave quickly.

Luo Tian’s gaze swept over Master Fei’s students, and he suddenly spoke, “Hm? It seems there are some buried Martial Arts geniuses among Master Fei’s students…”

Hearing this, Master Fei almost coughed up blood from sheer rage!

‘This kid just doesn’t know when to quit, does he?’

He had already slapped him in the face and snatched one of his students, and now he wanted to poach more?