Chapter 280: Entering the Game in Person

Seeing that persuasion yielded nothing, everyone could only give up.

The City Lord's guards, grimy and dust‑covered, returned to the City Lord's residence and recounted the recent incident with added embellishment.

"City Lord, that nameless foot soldier who came from nowhere clearly looks down on our City Lord's residence, openly slanders you, and even forces you to come in person for a consultation—utterly brazen!"

Fen Tian heard this, his eyes turning cold.

The wound on his chest throbbed faintly; he knew that without further treatment his life would be in danger.

But if he were to go personally to seek medicine, it would tarnish his status.

"Where is that person?"

"On the street."

"Fine, this City Lord wants to see what she can actually do; if she's a useless good‑for‑nothing, I'll cut her down on the spot."

Chi Nan Yi waited there for a while, and in the meantime examined a few townsfolk.

Each time she took a pulse, her diagnosis was spot‑on, and the medicines she prescribed took effect as soon as they were swallowed.

The crowd repeatedly called her Divine Doctor.

Precisely because of that, they were unwilling to see her die in such a miserable way.

"Divine Doctor, you should leave quickly!"

"If it gets any later, it will truly be too late."

"Divine Doctor…"

"The City Lord has arrived!"

Someone shouted.

The townspeople who had been gathered around her instantly scattered.

They hated to think they might have to hide to the ends of the earth.

Chi Nan Yi looked at Fen Tian walking toward her, a flash of cold resolve in his eyes.

"City Lord, it's her! This reckless one who made you come in person and even injured us."

Fen Tian's massive frame, from a distance, resembled a bear.

He hurried up to Chi Nan Yi, looking down at her from his height.

"Who are you?"

"Is the City Lord here to see a patient?"

"This City Lord is asking you a question."

"If you wish to be examined, please have a seat!"

Seeing that she ignored him, a flash of anger crossed Fen Tian's eyes; he grabbed the table with one hand, intending to flip it over.

At that moment, a pure white hand rested on the table, halting the lift abruptly; as Chi Nan Yi's grip strengthened, the table that had barely risen slowly settled back down.

"If you wish to be examined, you must obey my rules; if the City Lord does not understand them, please leave."

Feeling the immense force emanating from her palm, Fen Tian's heart sank.

"This… this person…"

"Her inner strength surpasses mine!"

His expression changed abruptly; the look in his eyes toward Chi Nan Yi was now shock mixed with wariness.

"Who on earth are you?"

"Stop the nonsense and get out."

Fen Tian choked.

He was actually frightened by her gaze.

"How audacious! To speak to the City Lord like that! I'll cut you down!"

His close‑guard tried to step forward, but was stopped.

Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, Fen Tian sat on his chair and handed over his hand: "Treat the wound."

Chi Nan Yi glanced at his rough hand, then, with a hint of disdain, took a cloth and covered his hand.

"Although we are both men, my heart cannot bear dirty things."

She finished speaking and placed her hand on his pulse.

"Poison, internal injury, external injury." Chi Nan Yi smiled: "The City Lord's wounds are indeed complete."

"Can it be cured?"

"It can."

Hearing her unhesitant promise, Fen Tian was first stunned, then a flash of wild joy lit his eyes.

"Really can cure?"

"What, your ears went deaf again?"

After her scolding, Fen Tian did not get angry: "I don't know how to treat it."

"How to treat it is my business; the City Lord only needs to tell me whether the City Lord's residence has enough silver and whether you can endure the pain."

At this point, a faint smile finally appeared on Chi Nan Yi's face.

"The silver is certainly there, and the pain can be endured."

"Very well, I will treat."

"Then shall we begin now?"

"If I am not mistaken, there is a rotting patch on the City Lord's chest; shall I cut it here?"

"Back to the City Lord's residence."

Chi Nan Yi, honored as a distinguished guest of the City Lord's residence, walked toward it amid the crowd's escort.

Just now… the Divine Doctor seemed to have scolded the City Lord when he came.

I also heard it.

Awesome! So awesome! To still be alive like this, I'm afraid only she can.

The onlookers were all amazed.

Arriving at the City Lord's mansion, Chi Nan Yi prepared to begin treating him.

Can you really heal this City Lord?

Chi Nan Yi gave him a cool glance: "City Lord, didn't you understand what I just said?"

You are so arrogant; those who dare to act so recklessly in front of me can be counted on one hand.

"That I am honored to be among them." Chi Nan Yi took out a surgical knife; the blade flashed cold light in the sunlight, and a single glance showed its sharpness.

I suppose the City Lord also has times of bowing and scraping before others.

Fen Tian heard her say that, his face showed displeasure, but since he needed her at the moment, he could do nothing about it.

However, he had long made up his mind: once his injury healed, he would surely wring her neck.

Seeing Chi Nan Yi walking toward him with a knife, for some reason he felt a creepy sensation in his heart.

You don't need anesthetic?

The festering on the City Lord's chest is because the weapon that wounded you was smeared with poison; those poisons counteract the anesthetic, so if anesthetic is used while treating the rotting flesh, it will only worsen the infection, eventually spreading throughout your body, causing you to fester to death.

Chi Nan Yi picked up the surgical knife and swiftly cut away the rotting flesh on his chest; the intense pain made Fen Tian tremble uncontrollably, his hands clenched the sheets beneath him, and his body soon became drenched in sweat.

After a long while, Chi Nan Yi finally removed all the rotting flesh.

All… all done?

Chi Nan Yi smiled: "This is just the beginning."

She took out a porcelain bottle containing high-concentration hydrogen peroxide.

What is this?

This might make the City Lord feel pain beyond endurance, but the effect is remarkably good.

Having said that, she directly poured the hydrogen peroxide onto the large wound on his chest.

Waves of white smoke rose, and the heart-rending pain almost made him feel pain beyond endurance.

Watching him struggle incessantly on the bed, her eyes showed no warmth.

She added a little Spiritual Spring Water to it, and these wounds would soon show a tendency to heal.

But likewise, she also added some Wild Link Grass that prevents the wound from truly healing; each time the wound begins to heal, if he moves even slightly, it will split open.

This wound of his will never truly heal in this lifetime.

After the intense pain subsided, Fen Tian slowly opened his eyes.

What… what did you give me?! You…

If you say another word of nonsense, I'll cut your throat." Chi Nan Yi shook the surgical knife: "Take a look at your wound now."

Fen Tian lowered his gaze; he saw that the wound, which had just been shocking, now actually showed a tendency to heal.

This… this is…

How is it?

Fen Tian remained silent for a long time.

This person's medical skill is truly superb.

If she were recommended to the sect leader, she would surely gain his favor.

His eyes flickered, and he said softly: "Divine Doctor, would you like to seek a new path?"

He took the bait.