Chapter 94: A Matter Concerning the Huo Family's Future!

Jiang Feng looked at Huo Siyong's sincere eyes and gently shook his head.

"Miss Huo, it's not that I'm unwilling to take you, it's just that I have too many daily chores and I'm not good at teaching disciples, fearing I'd delay you."

He paused, recalling that he had previously promised Sun Boyong to lecture at the Jiangnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

"By the way, in two weeks I'll go to the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a visiting professor, teaching two classes each week; if you're interested, you can audit."

He also thought it wasn't nice to refuse a young girl outright, so after a moment he said again.

"How about this: Old Sun's medical skill is superb, and his research into Traditional Chinese Medicine theory is profound; I can recommend you to him so he can take you as a disciple, as he's more suitable than I am for teaching."

In Jiang Feng's view, Sun Boyong is experienced and good at systematic teaching; Huo Siyong following him would be far better than following him.

But Huo Siyong gently shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of stubbornness.

"Mr. Jiang, I only want to learn from you. You can use Qi-Control Needle to revive people who are clinically dead, things Old Sun cannot do. I want to learn your true skill, even if it's difficult, I'm willing."

She pulled a small red notebook from her pocket and handed it to Jiang Feng.

"I passed the practice qualification exam last year, and in a month I can graduate from the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; I won't cause you any trouble!"

Jiang Feng was about to persuade further when Huo Lao's laughter suddenly came from behind.

"Mr. Jiang, just accept this child."

Both turned instantly and saw Huo Lao, supported by Huo Dongchen, walking over slowly.

"Si Yong, this child has loved Traditional Chinese Medicine since she was young; to pass the practice exam she stayed up half a year. What she is determined on, even ten oxen can't pull back; if you truly think she's capable, give her a chance."

"Indeed, Mr. Jiang, after I graduate I can directly take a position at Ji Shi Tang and learn from you at any time."

Seeing her grandfather speak up for her, Huo Siyong's resolve to become his disciple grew even stronger.

Jiang Feng looked at Huo Lao's sincere demeanor, then at the expectation in Huo Siyong's eyes, and felt a slight wavering in his heart.

He pondered for a moment, his tone serious.

"Miss Huo, you must think it through; learning from me is far harsher than school life, and you'll even face various dangers. Are you sure you can persist?"

"I'm sure!"

Huo Siyong immediately nodded, her bright eyes full of determination.

"I'm not afraid of fatigue nor danger, only afraid of not learning true skill! As long as I can learn from you, I'm willing to endure any hardship!"

Jiang Feng, seeing her resolve, finally relaxed his voice.

"Alright, seeing your sincere heart, I can accept you, but…"

Hearing Jiang Feng's turn, Huo Siyong's eyes also showed a hint of nervousness.

"The methods cannot be passed lightly; I cannot directly take you as a formal disciple."

"How about this: first be my named disciple, help me at Ji Shi Tang; I'll teach you to identify medicinal herbs, discern pulse signs, and learn acupuncture. If after three months your performance satisfies me, I'll formally accept you as a disciple and pass on my true skill. Do you agree?"

"I agree! I agree!"

Huo Siyong's excited voice trembled.

"Thank you, Master! I will study diligently and never disappoint you!"

Finishing, she didn't wait for Jiang Feng's reaction, fell with a thud onto the Green Stone Slab, and kowtowed three times to Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng quickly stepped forward to help her: "No need such a grand ceremony; as long as the intention is there, that's enough."

"Will do!"

Huo Siyong lifted her head, smiling brightly.

"The apprenticeship ceremony cannot be omitted; it's the rule and my respect for the Master!"

Huo Lao stood nearby, watching the scene, and smiled with satisfaction.

"Mr. Jiang, from now on Si Yong will be asking you to look after her more. She's straightforward; if she does something wrong, you should tell her, don't hold back."

"Huo Lao, rest assured, I will."

Jiang Feng nodded in agreement.

After a few more words, Jiang Feng no longer delayed, said farewell to the group, and boarded the car arranged by Deng Guangxu, hurrying to Jiangcheng.

Watching the carriage leave the Huo Family Old Residence, Huo Lao's smile gradually faded as he turned his head toward his son Huo Dongting,

"Dongting, come with me to the study."

Huo Dongting felt puzzled, yet still followed his father into the study.

When they reached the study, Huo Lao sat down wearily, closed his eyes, and remained silent for a long time.

Suddenly, as if he had made up his mind, he said in a deep voice: "Dongting, after a hundred years, hand over the Huo Family's authority to Si Yong."

Those words shocked Dongting immensely, and he quickly refused.

"Dad, this... how can that work?"

Huo Dongting hadn't expected his father's affection for his sister to reach such an extent.

Handing the Huo Family over to Si Yong!

Doesn't that mean even I, as the father, would have to obey my daughter later?

That's utterly absurd.

Huo Dongting still wanted to continue persuading.

"Dad, Si Yong is still young, and the Huo Family has always been led by men; letting her take power will surely raise objections within the clan!"

"If they have objections, let them speak!"

Huo Lao let out a cold laugh, his gaze deep.

"You trust me, Divine Doctor Jiang is far from ordinary. His medical skill is superb, and he is a Grandmaster strongman; even the Jiangnan Capital is tightly in his grasp. His future is boundless. Now that Si Yong follows him, what she can bring to the Huo Family will far exceed this modest inheritance."

Huo Dongting looked at his father's resolute gaze, was silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Dad, I understand; I will support Si Yong."

Huo Lao nodded satisfactorily: "Alright, you go out first and let me be alone for a while."

……

Night had deepened, Jiang Feng's carriage stopped at the Ji Shi Tang Gate; as soon as he stepped out, he heard a quarrel coming from Inside.

"Sir, just buy this Medicine cauldron! It's an old artifact; cooking Medicine in it is a hundred times better than a sand pot. If you take it, treating patients will surely be more convenient!"

A hoarse voice came, carrying a hint of urgency.

"No, no!" Hua Lao's voice was filled with helplessness.

"I don't need such an expensive thing, and I don't have that much money to buy it! You should look for someone else!"

Jiang Feng entered the Ji Shi Tang and saw an old beggar in a tattered cotton coat, clutching a black, soot‑black Medicine cauldron, blocking the counter.

The old beggar's hair was grizzled, his face covered with wrinkles, yet the Medicine cauldron in his hand looked extraordinary.

The cauldron stood about half a person's height, engraved with lines of Obscurity, clearly not ordinary merchandise.

Hua Lao saw Jiang Feng, as if he had seen a savior, and hurried forward.

"Jiang Feng, you're back! This old gentleman insists I buy his Medicine cauldron; I told him I don't want it, but he just won't leave."

The old beggar heard the voice, turned his head, his gaze landing on Jiang Feng, and his eyes instantly lit up.

"Young man, you're a Doctor too, right? Look at this Medicine cauldron, it's truly a fine thing! Medicine brewed in it is thirty percent stronger than usual; if you buy it, you can't go wrong!"

Jiang Feng said nothing, merely crouching, his gaze fixed on the cauldron's engravings.

His fingertip lightly brushed the cauldron's surface, and he suddenly felt a familiar aura.

In that instant, his vision suddenly brightened.

"How much for this Medicine cauldron? I'll take it!"