Swish!
Both Gu Chen and Liu Hanyan turned to see an old man with a white beard speaking.
Noticing their gaze, the old man remained unfazed and looked back.
"Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself."
Chen Xingxian intervened in time, "Miss Liu, this is Senior Infinite Immortal Doctor, who has also come to treat the young lady..."
However, before he could continue, the old man raised his hand to interrupt.
"Also?"
The Infinite Immortal Doctor frowned, "Mayor Chen, you invited me, yet you also invited someone else. Do you think my medical skills are inadequate to treat Miss Ling?"
"Very well, I don't have the habit of collaborating with others for diagnosis. Please excuse me!"
With that, he snapped his sleeves and turned to leave.
Liu Hanyan and Gu Chen exchanged glances but remained silent.
The reputation of the Infinite Immortal Doctor was well known, which Liu Hanyan was aware of.
But reputation aside, his temperament... was quite something!
Gu Chen recalled his encounter with Ling Feixue that day; she seemed to have mentioned this person.
"Wait, Immortal Doctor!"
Chen Xingxian's face changed drastically as he hurried forward to stop him.
If the person Liu Hanyan invited was reliable, he wouldn't be so anxious.
However, how could a madman, regardless of his character, match up to the medical skills of the Infinite Immortal Doctor?
His daughter was his treasure, and he couldn't afford to miss this rare opportunity.
"Senior Immortal Doctor, please calm down. I didn't know Miss Liu was visiting today, that's why I accidentally offended you."
Upon hearing this, the Infinite Immortal Doctor's expression softened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "If it was an unintentional mistake, it's nothing. I am not without tolerance."
"But did you hear what I said just now? I mentioned that the young lady's condition was due to the invasion of fire poison, yet he insisted it was a sign of poisoning."
"Such incompetence; I'm ashamed to be associated with him!"
Chen Xingxian breathed a sigh of relief and reassured him, "Your medical skills are superb, and I still believe in you."
"Let's go!"
"Gu Chen, let's not tolerate this!"
Liu Hanyan's face turned cold as she grabbed Gu Chen's hand and walked out.
She had wasted her precious opportunity by inviting Gu Chen to help.
Chen Xingxian not recognizing jade even when it's in his hands was one thing, but siding with that old man with the white beard and mocking remarks was another.
Enough is enough!
"This..."
Chen Xingxian opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.
He decided to stand by the Infinite Immortal Doctor.
"Just a moment."
Gu Chen pushed aside Liu Hanyan's hand and walked up to the Infinite Immortal Doctor, saying calmly, "Has Ling Feixue's illness been cured?"
At his words, the Infinite Immortal Doctor's expression froze, and he remained silent.
"Could you discern the cause of her illness?" Gu Chen asked again.
Instantly, the Infinite Immortal Doctor's face flushed red, still without a word.
"Not only do I know the cause of her illness, but I can also cure it," Gu Chen said lightly.
The Infinite Immortal Doctor seemed extremely embarrassed and angrily said, "You're talking nonsense. If even I couldn't discern the cause, how could a brat like you?"
"And you shamelessly claim you can cure it. If that's the case, why has Ling Feixue never mentioned you to me?"
"Mayor Chen, I demand that you immediately expel this arrogant fraud."
"If he doesn't leave, then I will!"
With things escalating like this...
Chen Xingxian was speechless with frustration, took a deep breath, and turned to Liu Hanyan, "Miss Liu, please forgive us. Let's talk another day!"
"No need. I hope Mayor Chen won't regret his decision today."
Liu Hanyan's pretty face turned even colder. "As for the favor I owe you, I'll make it up elsewhere. From now on, we're even!"
She couldn't bear to bully Gu Chen, so how could she tolerate others bullying him?
Gu Chen glanced at the girl one last time and shook his head. "Sigh, a quack deceiving people. This girl probably won't live past twelve o'clock. She should reincarnate into a better family next life."
It was almost twelve o'clock, less than ten minutes away.
Daring to curse his own daughter to death?
Chen Xingxian went mad instantly, roaring towards the door like an enraged lion, "You lunatic, get out of here! If it weren't for Miss Liu's sake, I'd throw you in jail myself!"
Considering the grief he was about to experience from losing his daughter, Gu Chen didn't argue.
Otherwise, he'd have to knock him out!
"Ah!"
"Sweetie, don't scare Daddy!"
Chen Xingxian's desperate cries came from behind.
Gu Chen and Liu Hanyan had reached the entrance and were about to leave in the car.
Hearing Chen Xingxian's sorrowful voice, Liu Hanyan hesitated for a moment and couldn't help asking, "Gu Chen, when you said that girl wouldn't live past twelve o'clock, was it true?"
"Weren't you listening?" Gu Chen replied indifferently.
"But that poor girl, can't you..." Liu Hanyan trailed off, unable to continue.
"No!"
Gu Chen's voice was resolute. "It's hard to persuade a doomed soul, and a good doctor doesn't save dying patients."
"...Sigh..."
Liu Hanyan sighed, unable to say more. She had done her best; Gu Chen was undoubtedly the best doctor in the world, but Chen Xingxian wouldn't believe it.
Perhaps that girl was destined to suffer such a calamity!
"Please wait!"
Just as the car door was about to close.
Chen Xingxian rushed out carrying his daughter, shouting from a distance.
In his hurry, he even lost one of his shoes.
Misfortune never comes singly. Just as he was about to reach the car, he stumbled and fell heavily to the ground.
Even so, he tightly held his daughter in his arms, showing utmost care and love.
The heart of a loving father was evident!
"Snap!"
Ignoring his scraped knees, Chen Xingxian knelt directly in front of the car, tears streaming down his face. "Please... please, Gu Divine Doctor, save my daughter..."
Gu Chen had asserted that his daughter wouldn't live past twelve o'clock.
If his daughter indeed fell unconscious at twelve, he wouldn't dare doubt anymore.
Despite trying several methods, the Infinite Immortal Doctor couldn't make any progress. Gu Chen was his only hope.
"Drive!"
Gu Chen remained calm, unmoved.
It wasn't that he didn't want to save her, but seizing the opportunity was crucial. Missing it would be akin to challenging the King of Hell.
One wrong move could lead to a double tragedy. It wasn't worth it for a stranger girl.
"Gu Divine Doctor!"
Chen Xingxian cried out in anguish, then quickly looked to Liu Hanyan. "Miss Liu, please help me plead with him. You promised me that you would help save my daughter."
"I admit, I was blind to not recognize the talent earlier. But as long as you can save my daughter, I'm willing to atone with my life!"
Every word was like a cry of blood and sorrow.
His wife was gone, and his daughter was his only hope. He was willing to exchange his life for hers.
"Gu Chen..."
Liu Hanyan couldn't bear it in her heart and shook Gu Chen's arm.
Gu Chen sighed and still shook his head in refusal, leaning back against the seat and closing his eyes as if he were asleep.
"Mayor Chen, please go back. I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do," Liu Hanyan turned away.
Boom!
Chen Xingxian, desolate and lifeless, couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Sweetie, Daddy's sorry for failing you, for causing you to miss the chance to live."
"Since I can't save you, Daddy will go down to accompany you."
As his words fell, Chen Xingxian aimed for a big tree and charged towards it.
The next moment, blood was bound to splatter on the spot.
"Mayor Chen!"
Liu Hanyan exclaimed in shock, reaching out to grab, but it was in vain.
Instinctively closing her eyes, she couldn't bear to watch anymore!
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