"Yes, Elder Meng, I'm treating you without expecting any rewards."
Hearing Elder Meng's words, Lin Chen also shook his head.
He understood Elder Meng's intentions, but for the current Lin Chen, the蛊毒 (gu poison) on Shangguan Xiong and Elder Meng was filled with layers of doubt.
If he really agreed to Elder Meng's request, it would mean he would be completely drawn into this vortex.
But his most important task now was to investigate the truth of what happened to his master in the past.
He knew very well that if his master could easily cultivate him to the Foundation Establishment stage, his master's own cultivation must have been even more profound.
Yet, he was now imprisoned for decades due to guilt over past events.
If the truth couldn't be uncovered, his master would likely continue to live with guilt!
Master was, besides his own mother, the person he valued most. Such kindness in his rebirth could not go unrewarded!
"Alas, forget it. Mr. Lin is not an ordinary person, so it's normal for him not to fancy us. However, if Mr. Lin has any future commands, the Meng family will surely do their utmost!"
Hearing Lin Chen's refusal, Elder Meng felt a sense of loss.
He had more experience than others, so he naturally knew that Lin Chen, who could easily identify his ailment, must be an extraordinary person!
Such a person would sooner or later soar to great heights, becoming unreachable.
"Alright, Elder, I'll start the acupuncture treatment for you now."
Lin Chen shook his head noncommittally, had Elder Meng lie down on the hospital bed, and then took out silver needles from his "Nine Dragons Ring" to clear Elder Meng's meridians.
After completing everything, Elder Meng indeed felt a sense of relief.
Amidst Elder Meng's profuse thanks, Lin Chen left the ward with Xie Yun.
"How is it, Dr. Xie? Can I go back to work tomorrow?"
After leaving the ward, Lin Chen smiled and looked at Xie Yun.
"C-can..."
Hearing Lin Chen's question, Xie Yun was stunned and didn't know what to say.
Good heavens, with such miraculous medical skills, he was going to be a mere assistant doctor at the Fifth Hospital!
Forget about being an assistant, even his own position as director was more than enough for Lin Chen!
"Okay, then I'll report for duty tomorrow."
Receiving Xie Yun's affirmative answer, Lin Chen felt much more relaxed and then left the hospital.
Treating Elder Meng just now had also taken a lot of his energy.
More importantly, he could feel that there seemed to be a mysterious force within the entire Hangcheng, secretly controlling everything.
He couldn't guarantee whether this force had any connection to his master's past.
Therefore, the most important thing now was to enhance his own strength!
Back then, even his master was deceived. With his current Foundation Establishment cultivation, how could he protect himself if he encountered those people?
"Hey! You good-for-nothing, stop right there!"
However, just as Lin Chen walked out of the hospital gate, a dozen men in black quickly surrounded him.
Each of them was holding a steel pipe, looking menacing.
And leading them was Huang Junjie!
"Oh, isn't this Young Master Huang? Young Master Huang is indeed a man of his word. Are you here to kowtow and apologize?"
Seeing Huang Junjie, a smile immediately appeared on Lin Chen's lips.
"You scoundrel! You're still so arrogant at this point? Hurry up and tell me! Did that bitch Xie Yun hire you to put on a show!"
Huang Junjie clenched the steel pipe in his hand, his expression filled with rage.
Just half an hour ago, he was carried by two bodyguards and unceremoniously thrown out of the hospital entrance!
Where was this place? The Fifth Hospital, a renowned aristocratic hospital in Hangcheng, with countless people coming and going!
And he was thrown out in full view of everyone, utterly disgraced!
Especially those rich second-generation heirs who had come for interviews today, they had almost burst into laughter!
At that moment, he swore that a gentleman would not rest until revenge was achieved!
"A show? Sorry, I have no interest in being an actor. However, if you're not here to fulfill the bet, you might not be able to leave here safely today."
Looking at Huang Junjie's idiotic demeanor, Lin Chen shook his head slightly.
Cultivators valued promises the most, whether they were promises they made to others or promises others made to them, they had to be fulfilled.
If it was agreed to kneel and apologize, then an apology must be made!
"Scoundrel, it seems you truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth! Brothers, attack! I'll take responsibility if you get crippled!"
Immediately, Huang Junjie gave the order.
A group of thugs, wielding steel pipes, rushed forward, their eyes full of cruelty.
"Sigh, a bunch of ants."
Seeing this, Lin Chen sighed slightly, his body moved, and an afterimage instantly shot into the crowd.
In less than half a minute, all a dozen thugs with steel pipes had fallen to the ground.
Only Huang Junjie remained in the distance, holding his steel pipe blankly, somewhat at a loss.
"Gulp..."
Looking at the thugs groaning on the ground, Huang Junjie subconsciously swallowed, his expression filled with disbelief.
These thugs were all elite bodyguards from their families!
They were dealt with so easily?
"How is it, Young Master Huang? Will you kneel and apologize yourself, or shall I personally invite you?"
Seeing Huang Junjie's nervous expression, Lin Chen walked towards him, step by step.
"You... what do you want? I'm telling you, my father is Huang Dehua, a renowned doctor in Hangcheng. If you dare to touch me, he won't let you go!"
Looking at Lin Chen's devilish face, Huang Junjie finally began to panic.
With all ten-odd thugs dealt with, how could he resist?
How could he not be aware of his own strength?
After years of indulging himself abroad, his body had been ravaged by alcohol and women. He could barely run on a normal day, let alone fight!
"Kneel down and apologize! Otherwise, I'll turn you into an idiot!"
Lin Chen glared fiercely at Huang Junjie and threatened.
"I... I'm sorry."
Stared at by Lin Chen, Huang Junjie's legs suddenly went weak, and he knelt on the ground with one knee.
"Good, that's more like it."
Seeing this, Lin Chen smiled slightly and then turned to leave.
After Lin Chen left, Huang Junjie subconsciously raised his head and looked around.
He saw that people were gathered three layers deep and three layers out, all pointing at him with schadenfreude.
"Scoundrel! I'll kill you, I will definitely kill you!"
Seeing the gazes of so many people, Huang Junjie's face felt like it was burning.
"Young Master Huang, are you alright?"
A thug who had just gotten up hurried to Huang Junjie's side and helped him up.
"Investigate! Investigate for me! I want to kill his entire family!"
Looking at the surrounding gazes, Huang Junjie gritted his teeth, his face contorted with madness.