"Dr. Dong, this way, please!"
Blade was visibly excited as he pushed open the door to Villa No. 3, leading the middle-aged man inside and heading straight for the second floor.
Once upstairs, Blade scanned the area, then quickly walked over to Victor Su, cupped his fists, and said, "Old Man Su! I’ve brought Dr. Dong, the miracle doctor you’ve been searching for all this time!"
"Dr. Dong?" Victor Su’s face lit up when he heard the name. He turned and saw the middle-aged man descending the stairs at a measured pace.
The middle-aged man wore a white robe and carried himself with composure. Even standing before Victor Su, his expression didn’t change in the slightest—he showed no sign of nervousness at all.
His gaze swept around the second-floor hall, pausing only briefly on Evan Lin before moving on, but when he saw Molly Su, a hint of interest flashed in his eyes—though he concealed it well.
Then, looking at Victor Su, he nodded slightly, his expression tinged with arrogance, and spoke slowly: "Victor Su of Jinnan, I hear you were looking for me."
"Dr. Dong, I didn’t expect to meet you here." Victor Su’s expression was complicated as he looked at the doctor before him.
"Mm. I’m used to roaming the world. Since you came to White Dragon Mountain, you must have guessed I’d show up here. Running into each other is fate." Dr. Dong nodded slightly.
Unable to hold back any longer, Molly Su blurted out, "Dr. Dong, can you save my grandfather?"
Before Molly could finish speaking, Dr. Dong glanced at her coolly: "Are you aware of the Miracle Hand Sect rule—one doctor, one patient per family? I can save your grandfather, but if I do, your problem will no longer be my concern."
Hearing Dr. Dong’s words, Molly Su was stunned. Victor Su immediately spoke up, decisive and clear: "Dr. Dong, I beg you—please save my granddaughter’s life. As for this old body of mine, whether you save me or not, it doesn’t matter."
Molly Su’s expression changed at Victor Su’s words: "No! Save my grandfather instead!"
"Dr. Dong, can’t you make an exception?" Blade couldn’t help but ask from the side.
Dr. Dong finally spoke, his tone still cool: "It’s not impossible, but I have one condition."
"Just say it!"
Hearing that Dr. Dong might save both, Victor Su’s face lit up—if it was money he wanted, no amount would be a problem.
"The Miracle Hand Sect’s rule—one doctor saves one family member—has never been broken. But if you want me to save both of you, it’s simple: this young lady must acknowledge me as her master and formally join the Miracle Hand Sect. Then it wouldn’t count as breaking the rule." As he said this, Dr. Dong’s gaze at Molly Su flashed with a sharp glint.
The Miracle Hand Sect is different from Medicine King Valley. Medicine King Valley has long dominated Seacrest Prefecture, while Miracle Hand Sect’s doctors are more like wandering cultivators. In terms of medical skill, Miracle Hand Sect is far superior to Medicine King Valley.
"This..."
Hearing Dr. Dong's words, Victor Su's expression immediately became hesitant.
Hmph. If you’re unwilling, I won’t force you. After all, joining the Miracle Hand Sect isn’t easy—many people have begged me to take them in, yet none succeeded. And now you’re still not willing? Dr. Dong sneered coldly.
In fact, from the moment he first saw Molly Su, Dr. Dong sensed an extraordinary spirituality in her. Such a person could be taken as a disciple, and if so, he could even practice dual cultivation with her. Just thinking about it made Dr. Dong’s heart burn with excitement.
He even considered that, if he used Molly Su as a Human Cauldron, he could probably refine a top-grade pill.
I’ve heard that Miracle Hand Sect only passes its medical arts to men, not women. And any woman who joins almost never lives past thirty... Victor Su’s brows furrowed, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction.
That’s fate. It’s their destiny. Besides, if I don’t act today, you probably won’t live another six months, and your granddaughter may only have a year left. So make your choice quickly and don’t waste my time. Dr. Dong looked impatient.
Grandpa! Molly Su cried anxiously, about to protest, but Victor Su raised his hand to stop her, then turned to Dr. Dong: "Then please, Dr. Dong, save my granddaughter."
Molly Su’s face was full of anxiety at Victor Su’s choice, and Blade beside them could only sigh inwardly.
Blade had followed Victor Su for many years and knew his greatest love was for Molly. As for the Miracle Hand Sect, its doctors were said to possess miraculous healing skills, but their cultivation methods were rumored to be strange and sinister.
At several recent underground auctions in Jinnan, Miracle Hand doctors had put up Great Tonic Pills refined from human heads, and they fetched sky-high prices.
Victor Su had heard that a Miracle Hand doctor was in White Dragon Mountain, so he came to try his luck. He’d expected to pay a price, but now it was clear—Dr. Dong wanted Molly herself, which was far beyond Victor Su’s bottom line.
"Just her?" Dr. Dong raised an eyebrow, his tone playful.
Yes. I, Victor Su, have lived a long life—even if I only have six months left, that’s enough. My granddaughter is still young; I don’t want her harmed. Dr. Dong, if you save one person, name your price." Victor Su spoke gravely.
That works—I’ll save her, then kill you. One life for another." Dr. Dong smirked.
You!" Victor Su understood perfectly—Dr. Dong planned to wait for him to die, then forcibly take Molly away!
Doctors of the Miracle Hand Sect were often deeply hidden experts. Many soaked their bodies in medicinal pools, making their bones as hard as steel.
This was truly inviting a wolf into the house.
Victor Su’s eyes darkened. Dr. Dong, hands behind his back, let out a cold snort as a wave of invisible force surged from him.
The ground beneath Dr. Dong’s feet sank half an inch.
It’s rare to find such an exceptional woman. Once I save her, she’s mine. As for you, Victor Su, the sooner you die and reincarnate, the better. I should thank you for bringing your granddaughter to me. The Miracle Hand Sect’s pill conference is coming up—having her as a top-grade Human Cauldron means I won’t have any trouble refining the best pills!" Dr. Dong grinned.
As soon as Dr. Dong finished speaking, Blade’s face darkened; with a roar, he lunged forward and was instantly in front of Dr. Dong.
Bang!
Dr. Dong waved his right hand, striking Blade and slamming him to the ground.
"Inner Strength peak!" Victor Su exclaimed in shock.
Ha ha, you recognize true skill. I’m just one step from the pseudo-Vajra realm. Once your granddaughter refines the Human Pill, my strength will rise even further!" Dr. Dong laughed heartily.
Blade was slammed to the ground by Dr. Dong’s palm, coughing up blood—he hadn’t lasted a single move.
His box of silver needles rolled across the floor and stopped at Evan Lin’s feet.