Peerless Medical Emperor

"If you're gone, what are we going to do!"

Su Wen was wailing nonstop.

Seeing Su Wen's expression, a mask of grief more painful than if his own father had died, Chen Qingdi stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.

"Steward Su, Patriarch Zheng isn't dead yet. He may not be breathing, but his life force remains. I can save him."

Chen Qingdi said.

When he heard Chen Qingdi's words, Steward Su froze, unable to react for a long moment.

A moment later, all traces of grief vanished from his face. He forced a smile and said, "If that's really true, then that's wonderful."

"Quickly, save the Patriarch. Just tell me what you need, and I'll arrange it at once."

Steward Su looked at Chen Qingdi with a smile.

"That won't be necessary. Just step back. I'm about to circulate my energy and apply the needles."

Chen Qingdi said.

"Alright."

Steward Su quickly nodded, then slowly took several steps back.

Chen Qingdi's gaze, however, grew increasingly intense.

'I didn't expect so much to happen since arriving at the Zheng Family estate. First the son, now the father.'

'There must be someone malicious hidden within the Zheng Family, plotting against them.'

He inserted two needles, one into Patriarch Zheng's forehead and the other into his Dafeng acupoint.

After inserting the two needles, wisps of white mist began to rise from Patriarch Zheng's forehead.

Seeing this, Steward Su's face paled in shock.

He stood to one side and glanced at Situ Xian.

"Divine Physician Situ, what's happening?"

"Why is there white smoke coming from the Patriarch's head? He's not on fire, is he?"

Steward Su said.

"Don't worry, he's not."

"This is a reaction to the acupuncture. It's expelling the excess moisture from the Patriarch's body while simultaneously stimulating his vital functions."

"As long as Divine Physician Chen is here, Patriarch Zheng will recover quickly."

Situ Xian said with a smile.

"That's good."

Steward Su nodded with a smile.

Not long after the two needles were inserted, perhaps only ten minutes later, Patriarch Zheng slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing so many people staring at him, Patriarch Zheng suddenly looked very embarrassed.

"What's going on? Why are you all staring at me?"

Patriarch Zheng asked, his face full of confusion.

"Patriarch, you don't know what happened?"

"You had stopped breathing just now. It was Divine Physician Chen who saved you."

Steward Su said quickly.

Hearing this, Patriarch Zheng was confused. He tried hard to recall what had happened before, but couldn't remember anything.

Steward Su had no choice but to briefly explain what had happened to Patriarch Zheng.

"To think something so strange happened to me."

"What about those insects?"

Patriarch Zheng asked.

"Right here."

Chen Qingdi gently flipped his palm.

A Qi Net appeared, enclosing a dark, writhing mass of those very insects.

"What's going on? How could there be so many insects in my body?"

Patriarch Zheng asked, his face full of confusion.

"May I speak with Patriarch Zheng alone?"

Chen Qingdi said after glancing at Patriarch Zheng.

"Yes. All of you may leave."

Patriarch Zheng said.

"There's nothing for you to do here. I am safe."

"I have one hundred percent trust in Divine Physician Chen."

By saying this, Patriarch Zheng showed his respect for Chen Qingdi.

"Thank you for your trust."

Chen Qingdi said with a smile.

After everyone had left, Chen Qingdi gently closed the door.

Instantly, Chen Qingdi's expression grew solemn.

"What is it?"

"Divine Physician Chen, what is it you want to tell me?"

Patriarch Zheng stared intently at Chen Qingdi.

"What I want to tell you... are you sure you don't already know, Patriarch Zheng?"

Chen Qingdi looked at Patriarch Zheng.

Patriarch Zheng gently shook his head, indicating he didn't know.

"Patriarch Zheng, do you really think the sudden appearance of insects in your body is a normal phenomenon?"

Chen Qingdi said.

"Of course it's not a natural phenomenon."

"This is clearly someone trying to harm me."

Patriarch Zheng said.

"It seems Patriarch Zheng is aware. You may no longer be safe in the Zheng Family."

Chen Qingdi said.

"If I'm not safe in my own home, then where can I be safe?"

Patriarch Zheng said with a wry smile.

"The insects in your body are called Seven-Bone Snake Insects. They are a type of Bone-Attaching Insect that survives by devouring flesh."

"However, this type of insect was lost to history long ago. The Seven-Bone Snake Insects I have here were artificially cultivated."

"Furthermore, you couldn't have had that many insects inside you. The one in your body was likely the Insect King of the Seven-Bone Snake Insects. It emerged from your body and then attracted the others."

Chen Qingdi said.

"You mean someone placed Seven-Bone Snake Insects in my room beforehand, and while I was resting, the Insect King inside my body awakened the other insects, calling them to devour my flesh?"

Patriarch Zheng said.

"Yes, that's my theory."

"Normally, who has access to your bedroom?"

Chen Qingdi looked at Patriarch Zheng.

"Too many to count. The cleaning servants, the steward..."

Patriarch Zheng said.

"These insects must have been placed in your bedroom today."

"The culprit planned this all out perfectly."

Chen Qingdi said.

"But I don't always rest in the same room. To pull this off, they would have to know my every move."

Patriarch Zheng said.

"So, do you have an answer now?"

"I believe you must have an answer by now."

Chen Qingdi said.

"Yes."

"I think it must be Steward Su."

"I'm only telling you this directly because I trust you."

Patriarch Zheng said.

"Thank you for your trust. You were right to tell me."

"Next, you must do as I say."

"Otherwise, you will surely die."

"That Steward Su... I felt something was off about him earlier."

"For him to have lurked by your side for so long without you noticing... he must be an extraordinary individual."

"Here's what you'll do..."

Chen Qingdi whispered in Patriarch Zheng's ear.

As Patriarch Zheng listened, he nodded from time to time, clearly agreeing with what Chen Qingdi was saying.

"I'll be leaving now. Remember my words, or you will surely die."

"I believe Steward Su is an expert at raising venomous creatures."

"He must have many trump cards. If we don't eliminate him this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to even find him later."

"And your Zheng Family will never know a day of peace."

Chen Qingdi said seriously to Patriarch Zheng.

"Alright, I understand."

Patriarch Zheng nodded gravely.

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