Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 411: Don’t Look At Me, Look At The Patient!_1
"Doctor Wang, please focus on the patient, not me." Bai Changsheng felt a bit unnerved by Wang Linchi’s stare.
After bringing Liu Ling’er to Wang Linchi’s Health Medical Hall, he noticed something was amiss: Wang Linchi kept watching him, even while checking Liu Ling’er’s pulse.
This frightened Liu Ling’er. Could it be that Wang Linchi has taken a liking to Bai Changsheng?
"Oh, as the saying goes, men and women should maintain a respectful distance, so I practice propriety in what I see," Wang Linchi said perfunctorily, then changed the subject. "She’s not seriously ill; I’ll prescribe some medicine for her."
Liu Ling’er sighed in relief. Finally, he wasn’t staring at Bai Changsheng.
"Thank you, Doctor."
"If you don’t have anything else, Doctor Wang, could you please stop staring at Changsheng? He’s not the patient. If you must stare at something, look at the ceiling," Liu Ling’er complained.
"Can’t. I’ve got a stiff neck." Wang Linchi got up to retrieve the medicine. He was inwardly plotting how to get this protagonist before him under his thumb.
He had to admit, the protagonist had truly delivered himself to his doorstep.
As for that Liu Ling’er, if he played his cards right, he might be able to gain some opportunities from her as well.
Luckily, I didn’t try to seize that chance back then; otherwise, I would have suffered a great loss. Wang Linchi felt a lingering fear. If he had seized it, she might not have encountered Bai Changsheng, and then the protagonist wouldn’t have been brought to his medical hall.
The next step was to figure out how to flay this Bai Changsheng, preferably by extracting his Spiritual Bone and Spiritual Meridian.
He was the protagonist, after all; his Spiritual Bone and Spiritual Meridian were surely extraordinary.
Since he was still adapting and hadn’t examined Bai Changsheng yet, he didn’t know his aptitude. However, being the protagonist, his aptitude was undoubtedly far from mediocre.
More importantly, the man hadn’t begun his elementary cultivation yet. He estimated that Bai Changsheng would likely succeed in it with Liu Ling’er’s help and become a Spirit Master. Therefore, he needed to act quickly if he wanted to make his move.
Otherwise, once Bai Changsheng successfully completed his elementary cultivation, his Spiritual Bone and Spiritual Meridian would give birth to a Spirit Law. That Spirit Law might suit Bai Changsheng, but it definitely wouldn’t suit him, Wang Linchi.
Of course, even if he didn’t skin him alive, just studying him would be beneficial.
"Do you know how to prepare a decoction?" Wang Linchi asked after gathering the herbs.
As the primary daughter of the Liu Family, Liu Ling’er wouldn’t know how to do such things. Bai Changsheng, however, knew how. He nodded and said, "I do. No need to trouble you, Doctor Wang."
Bai Changsheng still held a favorable impression of Wang Linchi, despite his excessive enthusiasm and constant staring.
"Alright. One Qian Silver," Wang Linchi said leisurely, handing over the medicine.
Bai Changsheng paid without hesitation and prepared to leave. Wang Linchi’s price was indeed very reasonable; he hadn’t even made much profit from it.
However, before they could leave the hall, a group of men blocked their way.
"Are you Bai Changsheng?" A burly man at the forefront squinted, his gaze filled with icy killing intent.
Wang Linchi was rather speechless. You’re just a street thug. Where’s all this drama coming from?
"You’re from Huichun Hall, aren’t you? You’re overstepping. This is the Health Medical Hall," Wang Linchi said.
He considered this protagonist who had walked right into his hands as his own possession. How could he let these men take him away?
However, the burly man completely ignored Wang Linchi. In his eyes, a dilapidated medical hall like this wasn’t worthy of his attention.
He was a man of the Cheng Family, not some nobody without backing or status.
"Our boss invites you for a visit. Don’t be insensible," the man said, his tone chilling.
Hearing this, Wang Linchi couldn’t help but sigh.
"You’re slapping me in the face here." Wang Linchi sounded somewhat helpless. He hadn’t expected the other party to be so arrogant.
The burly man glanced at Wang Linchi. "Shut up, or I’ll demolish your shop..."
Before he could finish speaking, a silver needle landed on his forehead. He instantly fell silent, as quiet as a sleeping baby.
"Tell Huichun Hall’s Manager to come and collect him. And remind them to bring some manners," Wang Linchi said calmly.
Everyone present was shocked. Even Bai Changsheng hadn’t expected that a single silver needle could subdue the man so easily.
When the remaining thugs tried to remove the silver needle from the burly man’s forehead, they heard Wang Linchi say, "Without the special technique, be careful you don’t pull his brain out along with it."
Hearing this, the men didn’t dare to make a move. One of them quickly turned and ran towards Huichun Hall.
"You two can leave now. Be careful on your way," Wang Linchi said, waving for Bai Changsheng and Liu Ling’er to go first.
"Thank you," Bai Changsheng said, cupping his fist in salute before leaving with Liu Ling’er.
Wang Linchi watched them go, suddenly realizing he might have miscalculated. They actually left.
Oh well, I’ll just skin them and pull out their tendons later.
Although he, Wang Linchi, wasn’t a good person, if the other party had been genuinely sincere, he would have only studied him and wouldn’t have harmed his life or prospects.
But since Bai Changsheng had accepted his help and then left with such a clear conscience, Wang Linchi felt he could also proceed with his own plans with a clear conscience.
They weren’t acquaintances, after all.
Bai Changsheng quickly departed with his companion. Meanwhile, Wang Linchi dispatched a construct, disguised as a mosquito, to follow Bai Changsheng, intending to capture him later that night.
People from Huichun Hall arrived quickly, their faces frosty when they saw the scene.
"Doctor Wang, are you provoking our Cheng Family? Aren’t you afraid we’ll uproot your little medical hall?" the newcomer immediately went on the offensive.
"You should watch what you’re saying."
"Huichun Hall sends people to my Health Medical Hall to cause trouble, yet I’m the one provoking you? So, you don’t even care about reason anymore, is that it?"
"Or is Huichun Hall planning to take over all the medical halls in Baihe County after securing your share of medicinal ingredients?" Wang Linchi raised his voice considerably.
Although the passersby didn’t crowd around, they watched from a distance.
The Huichun Hall Manager’s face darkened. It was indeed their fault. However, the order to kill Bai Changsheng had come from the Cheng Family’s Housekeeper; they were merely carrying it out.
"Wasn’t it you who..." the Manager began to retort loudly.
But Wang Linchi cut him off. "What? Should I also send people to block the entrance of your Huichun Hall?"
"If you want to take over my medical hall, name your price. You want my hall but don’t want to pay? Huichun Hall is dreaming a little too big, aren’t you?"
"I heard that Yizheng Medical Hall has also fallen into your hands. Heh, no wonder their entire family was wiped out."
"I’m not handing over my Health Medical Hall to Huichun Hall today. You’re not planning to send some wanted criminal to my door tonight, are you?" Wang Linchi said mockingly.
At these words, everyone’s expression changed slightly.
If the Cheng Family controlled all the medical halls, wouldn’t people have to pay whatever exorbitant prices they demanded when they got sick? The Cheng Family could ruin a family with a single word.
Instantly, many people in the crowd began to clamor, and the pressure on the Huichun Hall Manager intensified.
Not only had he failed to handle this matter well, but he had also given them grounds for complaint.
"You... Just you wait! Let’s go!" The Huichun Hall Manager knew he couldn’t stay any longer; the situation was unfavorable.
What? Start a fight? Wouldn’t that just confirm their accusations? He’d be thrown out as a scapegoat then.
When their master was still powerful, they only dared to monopolize medicinal ingredients, not control all the medical halls. Now that the family was in decline, if they truly dared such a thing, they’d be courting death.
The first to come after them would be the county’s government office.
What do you think you’re doing, controlling all the medical halls? Do you plan to hold everyone’s lives and health in the Cheng Family’s hands? You can make money from the medicinal ingredient business, that’s one thing. But if you control all the medical halls too, wouldn’t everyone be at the Cheng Family’s mercy for every minor ailment or serious illness?
"Waiting? Does that mean you won’t give up on taking over all the medical halls in the county?" Wang Linchi added fuel to the fire.
Cold sweat broke out on the Manager’s forehead. How can this young man be so damned articulate? His words just keep coming, one after another!
"Don’t talk nonsense! That’s not what I meant!" The Huichun Hall Manager was starting to panic.
"Look at that, twisting facts again! You came to my medical hall to cause trouble and demand it for yourselves, and now I’m the one talking nonsense? So, it’s my fault for not obediently handing over my hall to your Cheng Family, is that it?" Wang Linchi said sarcastically.
This infuriated the Huichun Hall Manager so much his blood pressure spiked, and he wanted to retort.
However, a man beside him cautiously reminded, "Manager, we shouldn’t stay any longer. This kid is sharp-tongued; it’s not to our advantage."
The Manager nodded. "Hmph! I won’t stoop to your level this time. Let’s go!"
He didn’t dare to stay. If they lingered, the young man might level even more serious accusations against them, and it would become even more embarrassing.
As for failing to capture Bai Changsheng and report back, that was no longer important. The priority now was to quell this disturbance; otherwise, things would escalate.
