Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 163: Don’t Want Money, Want Your Life_1

Lin Yaoshi looked at the small flame in Xu Fan’s palm, so excited that he almost shed tears.

“This is indeed Dan Fire, so this is what Dan Fire is. Master, do you see? I’ve finally laid eyes on the true Dan Fire…” Lin Yaoshi murmured to himself, his voice starting to choke as he spoke.

This Dan Fire was something he and his master had pursued for a lifetime. Originally thinking that no one in Yan Country could condense Dan Fire anymore, Lin Yaoshi had not expected to witness the true Dan Fire that day.

And the person who unleashed it was not some old monster in his dozens or hundreds, but a young man, barely over twenty years old.

“Chinese Medical Heritage has its successors!” Lin Yaoshi looked at Xu Fan, his gaze filled with trust and hope.

Having taught countless renowned students, Lin Yaoshi had never spoken such words, but upon seeing the Dan Fire in Xu Fan’s hand, he couldn’t help but whisper them to himself.

“Elder Lin, no need to get excited. Chinese medicine is profound and vast, I merely have a rudimentary understanding of alchemy. Compared to you and others who have saved countess lives in your lifetime, I still have a long way to go,” said Xu Fan modestly.

“Young friend, don’t belittle yourself. I truly admire your cultivation. Although I’ve saved countless lives in my lifetime, as my master used to say, those we save are people who shouldn’t die, or in other words, people who can be saved. But you, you can truly save those on the brink of death, those deemed incurable, and snatch lives from the hands of King Yama. This is the true essence of medicine,” Lin Yaoshi earnestly said to Xu Fan.

“Elder Lin esteems me too highly. I am merely a young man who has lost his way in this world,” Xu Fan said with a hint of sorrow.

“Stop talking so sadly. I’m here to buy some medicine today, look what you’ve done, turned it into an award ceremony, making even my eyes wet,” Elder Lin composed his expression, finally recovering from the shock of the initial sight of Dan Fire.

“Yes, right, I haven’t paid yet,” Xu Fan said with a smile. “Friends or no, business is business. If Elder Lin doesn’t take my money, I dare not trouble your store again.”

“Don’t be formal, young friend. Money has become insignificant to me. Seeing the true Dan Fire today, I could step into my coffin with no regrets. What does money matter? No amount of money can outweigh the importance of resolving my regrets,” Lin Yaoshi solemnly said to Xu Fan.

“That won’t do. If Elder Lin insists on not accepting payment, then I’ll have to find another store to buy my medicine, and I won’t take these herbs with me,” Xu Fan slowly stood up.

He had his principles. If Lin Yaoshi didn’t accept payment this time, what would he do next time, or the time after that? People are like that; Elder Lin might not care about money, but Xu Fan couldn’t accept trust without payment. Besides, Xu Fan recently received over ten million from Song Qiang of Jin Hui Group and wasn’t short of money. He wouldn’t owe anyone favors for things that could be settled with money.

“How about this, I have a favor to ask of you, young friend. If you can accomplish it, then we’ll consider this batch of herbs as a fee for your efforts,” Elder Lin proposed another scheme after some thought.

“Oh? Could Elder Lin elaborate on that?” Xu Fan grew interested.

Refusing money is one thing, but if it was about exchanging services for a task, that’s a different story. That would be remuneration for work and wouldn’t count as taking advantage of Elder Lin, so Xu Fan smiled faintly and sat back down.

“I have an old friend who I’ve known for many years, a very powerful martial artist in our Yan Country. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury when he was young, leaving him with minor chronic conditions. I wanted to treat him before, but he never took it seriously due to his strong body and kept putting it off. However, a few months ago, my old friend suddenly fell ill and couldn’t recover. In theory, a martial artist’s body is as tough as steel, and it’s not unusual to go decades without ailments, but this illness came on fast and fierce. In just a few months, it became severe, and his life was in danger. I have diagnosed him several times, but with my abilities, I couldn’t determine the cause. I thought there was nothing that could be done but to watch him fade away. But now that I’ve met you today, hope has been rekindled,” Elder Lin said with excitement, revealing a grave expression while discussing his old friend’s condition, a clear sign of the deep significance this friend held for him.

“Elder Lin, are you suggesting that I go and diagnose your friend to see if there’s a chance of saving him?” Xu Fan asked quietly.

“Exactly! I can’t diagnose it, and there’s virtually no one in Yan Country who could, but seeing you, I’ve regained hope. I have this feeling that to cure his disease, you must be involved,” Elder Lin earnestly said to Xu Fan.

Finishing his words, Elder Lin stepped out from behind the counter and began to bow to Xu Fan. “Young friend, I hope for the sake of Lin Yaoshi, you will pay a visit to my old friend.”

Xu Fan quickly moved, catching Elder Lin’s body to prevent the bow, and replied gently, “Why such a grand gesture, Elder Lin? Since you’ve told me his situation, how could I stand by and do nothing?”

“Ha-ha, I truly thank you, young friend. Regardless of whether there’s a solution this time, we’ll consider the payment for the medicine as a token of gratitude for your efforts. If you do find a solution, rest assured there will be a far more valuable reward, both from me and my old friend’s family,” Lin Yaoshi told Xu Fan.

“Elder Lin, I’m going because of your request and the urgency of the patient’s situation. Please take back any talk of rewards. If it were just for the reward, I wouldn’t go,” Xu Fan said calmly.

“Right, right, my mind’s gotten muddled with age. I apologize for the urgency due to my old friend’s condition. Forgive my inconsideration,” Lin Yaoshi, realizing his words were inappropriate, hastily said to Xu Fan.

“No harm done. However, I have some urgent matters to attend to; could I schedule the visit after a couple of days?” Xu Fan asked softly.