Chapter 152

"Nothing special. This creature is a variant of a leech. Once it enters a human body, it wanders throughout the entire system, obstructing the normal functioning of the human body."

Chen Che explained in a leisurely manner: "On the way here, I asked Ma Shao. Before Mr. Ma fell ill, he had gone to the countryside for an inspection. Perhaps it was then that he was parasitized by this thing. The reason his condition was so unstable later on was that this beast was moving inside his body. When it reached his limbs, his limbs became paralyzed; when it reached his brain, his brain lost its function."

"Oh~~"

Everyone wore a look of sudden realization. Ma Yiren stared at the thing that had nearly cost him his life, still feeling a lingering fear, and subconsciously praised: "Mr. Chen is not only highly skilled in Medicine, but also very learned. I truly admire you."

"Mr. Ma, you are too kind."

Chen Che crushed his fingers together, and a wisp of True Qi flame ignited at his fingertips, burning the green leech until nothing remained.

A Martial Artist!

Seeing this scene, Liu Tianhua, Ma Yiren, Huang Zhu, and Ma Ziai were shocked once again.

"Is Mr. Chen also a Martial Artist?"

Liu Tianhua widened his eyes, staring at Chen Che.

Lin Su provided a divine assist, answering preemptively: "Mr. Chen is not only a Martial Artist, but his strength and realm are also far above mine."

Swish!

Hearing this, Ma Yiren, Huang Zhu, Ma Ziai, and Ma Zichen were all stunned, their faces full of shock.

Lin Su was a Martial Artist specifically cultivated by the Ma Family to protect Ma Zijun's safety.

Among the same batch of Martial Artists, Lin Su was the best in terms of both realm talent and combat proficiency.

But now, Lin Su was actually saying that Chen Che was even stronger than her?!

Moreover, Chen Che was several years younger than Lin Su! Not only that, Chen Che's medical skills were heaven-defying, and now he was also a Martial Dao genius!

Heavens, is this really something a young man in his twenties can possess?!

Regarding his family's reaction, Ma Zijun smiled very proudly and contentedly.

Every time someone expressed shock at the surprises Chen Che unfolded, it served as side-corroboration of his own excellent eye for talent!

Seeing the Ma family's astonishment, Xie Jinchen looked full of pride, glancing at Liu Tianhua.

Liu Tianhua was shocked beyond measure, while at the same time, a sense of loss and envy welled up in his heart.

Indeed, people cannot be compared to one another. He recalled when he was twenty, he could also be considered a rising star in the medical world, with boundless prestige for a time!

But seeing Chen Che at this moment, he suddenly remembered a line from the internet:

Those who have gone through all kinds of hardships to ascend became one of the hundred thousand heavenly soldiers sent to encircle the Monkey King.

At the same time, he also felt fortunate that he met Chen Che at this age.

If he were younger, he would likely have been so stimulated that his Dao heart would have been completely destroyed, leading him to give up on himself.

After the shock, Huang Zhu and Ma Ziai walked over to offer their heartfelt apologies and thanks to Chen Che.

"Mr. Chen, we were ignorant before and offended you! We apologize to you here, and we also thank you for curing my husband!"

"Mr. Chen, I never imagined that you would have such heaven-defying medical skills at such a young age. I was blind and ignorant before; please do not hold it against me!"

The two had originally targeted Chen Che because of Ma Menghan, so there was no fundamental conflict between them and Chen Che.

Seeing Chen Che's medical skills and Martial Dao strength at this moment caused quite a stir in their hearts, so they decided to get on good terms with Chen Che.

Even if they had offended Chen Che because of previous matters, taking the initiative to lower their status and apologize now would at least ease the relationship, even if it couldn't immediately restore their image.

The most important point was that they all unanimously believed that a man as excellent as Chen Che could not belong to Ma Menghan! Nor could he stand on Ma Menghan's side!

Although Chen Che's talent was astonishing, the Ma Family did not need to fear him, but Chen Che had saved Ma Yiren, creating a connection through the debt of saving a life.

If Chen Che insisted on protecting Ma Menghan, then there was no guarantee that Ma Yiren wouldn't do something that would make them unhappy or dissatisfied.

Ma Ziai suddenly grabbed Chen Che's arm and pushed him to the side, her tone gentle and her eyes alluring as she said: "Mr. Chen, I have offended you much in the past and should make amends, but I don't know what Mr. Chen likes. However, I can promise Mr. Chen that whatever way you want me to make amends, I will do it."

Chen Che raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly: "Miss Ma, just say what you mean."

"Mr. Chen is straightforward, so I will be direct as well."

Ma Ziai smiled charmingly and said: "I don't know what kind of relationship you have with Ma Menghan, but I want to say that whatever she can give you, I can give as well; and what she cannot give... I can too."

As she spoke, Ma Ziai deliberately rubbed against Chen Che's arm.

"Do not be rude!"

This frivolous action, seen by Ma Yiren, left him quite dissatisfied.

Although Chen Che had saved his life—a debt he would certainly repay—he absolutely would not allow such fawning behavior from Ma Ziai; it damaged the image of the Ma Family!

"Mr. Chen, you saved my life; this debt of gratitude is impossible to repay."

Ma Yiren pulled Ma Ziai away and promised Chen Che: "How about this: if you need me to do anything, just say it. Whether it is within my capabilities or not, I will do my utmost to accomplish it!"

Chen Che smiled and shook his head, his gaze turning toward Ma Menghan.

Ever since Ma Yiren woke up, there had been an unconcealable joy in Ma Menghan's eyes.

But whether it was Ma Zijun and the others hugging Ma Yiren in celebration or expressing their gratitude to Chen Che, she had not made another sound.

Instead, she had curled up, silently hiding in a corner, minimizing her presence as much as possible.

She both longed for and feared acknowledging Ma Yiren.

"I only have one thing I need Mr. Ma to do, and that is to return her mother's belongings to her."

Chen Che looked at the nervous and uneasy Ma Menghan and spoke calmly.

Swish!

Hearing this, the expressions of Huang Zhu and Ma Ziai changed drastically.

The thing they were most worried about had happened after all; Chen Che still chose to protect Ma Menghan!

Ma Yiren was stunned for a moment, and the instant he turned to see Ma Menghan, his body shook violently.

"Meng... Menghan!"

Ma Yiren gazed at Ma Menghan in disbelief. He had been so happy to have recovered from his serious illness that he hadn't noticed Ma Menghan was there. Seeing her now, Ma Yiren's body trembled as he rushed over. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately grabbed her cold hand.

Ma Menghan looked up at him, at this father by blood, and tears flowed uncontrollably down her face.

Her throat burned, her eyes turned red, and she bit her lip with a look of grievance, yet even so, her red lips parted and closed several times, unable to call out that word.

The expression on Ma Yiren's face also gradually shifted from anticipation to disappointment.

"Ma Menghan said that when her mother left back then, she left something behind here, and she has come to take it back."

Chen Che spoke up, breaking the awkwardness of their meeting.

Ma Yiren let go of Ma Menghan, fumbled awkwardly about his person, and said, "Alright, come with me."

Hmm?

Hearing this, Ma Zijun, Ma Zicheng, and Huang Zhu all felt extremely puzzled.

Chen Che hadn't even said what it was yet, so how did Ma Yiren know?

Without saying more, Chen Che and the others followed Ma Yiren to his study.

Behind a Mural, Ma Yiren opened a hidden compartment and took out a bronze-colored box.

"This is what your mother left behind back then; I had intended to keep it as a memento, but you are her only daughter, so it is most appropriate to give it to you."

Ma Yiren handed it to Ma Menghan.

Ma Menghan took it and opened it.

Inside were a few pieces of gold and silver jewelry, as well as a Photograph of her mother when she was young.

Upon seeing the Photograph of that beautiful woman, Huang Zhu, who had been suppressing her emotions, instantly flew into a rage.

"Very well! You actually hid it from me and kept that woman's things! Is that slut really so worth pining over?! You've even kept the Photograph for ten years!"

Huang Zhu's face turned pale with anger, and she shrieked and interrogated Ma Yiren hysterically.

Seeing this, Xie Jinchen and Liu Tianhua quietly retreated.

It was not convenient for them to get involved in the Ma Family's domestic affairs, so under Lin Su's arrangement, they left the Ma Family.

Ma Yiren raised his head to glance at Huang Zhu, offering no argument or defense, not even saying a single word.

"Fine, fine, fine! Just you wait!"

Huang Zhu was so angry she felt as if her lungs would explode; finally, she glared fiercely at Ma Menghan and strode away.

Ma Ziai did not stay any longer either; instead, she nodded to Ma Zijun and Ma Zicheng and left quickly.

"Ma Menghan..."

Ma Yiren gazed at the sorrowful-looking Ma Menghan and raised his hand, wanting to touch her head.

"Thank you!"

Ma Menghan dropped those two words, hugged the box, and fled as if escaping.

Seeing this, Chen Che also turned and left.

"I'll go take a look."

Ma Zijun was worried and also chased after them.

"I'll go check on Mom."

Ma Zicheng scratched his chin, made up an excuse, and ran off too.

Inside the study, only Ma Yiren remained; his hand froze in mid-air, and it was only after a long while that it slowly dropped.