Chapter 469

First Volume, Chapter 469: Worsening Condition

Before Qin Cheng Clan spoke, things were fine; but after she said it, Qin Feng felt even more wronged: "Mother, how can you side with them too?"

Qin Cheng Clan smiled but said nothing.

Qin Feng decided to go all in, straightening his back and shouting: "Anyone who thinks I can cure the Former General, raise your hand!"

The entire Yamen fell utterly silent.

Even Xiao Xiangxiang, whom Qin Feng had once cured, had betrayed him.

The atmosphere grew unbearably awkward—even Qin Feng, who had no concept of shame, couldn't help but blush.

They say women harbor naked hatred toward each other, but when it comes to targeting men, their front lines unite strangely; Qin Feng instantly felt singled out.

I won't steam buns—I'll fight for dignity!

Qin Feng immediately threw down a challenge: "Success or failure, we'll see tomorrow. When that time comes, I won't accept apologies—you all will have to massage my waist and pound my back!"

Saying this, Qin Feng turned and walked away. The women exchanged glances, then burst into laughter, the Yamen filled with chattering and giggles.

It wasn't because Qin Feng, grown as he was, still acted childish—but because whenever Qin Feng made a bold claim, he was always certain of victory; the Former General's condition was no longer a concern.

Meanwhile, the Beixi Medical Hall presented a completely different scene.

Sun He and the other physicians gathered together, all visibly indignant; what had happened in the Yiyuan today was nothing short of Disgrace to them.

Chen Yishi, face flushed with anger, declared: "A quack who harms people! We've practiced medicine for decades, and even the most difficult Arrow Wounds left us struggling, unable to do much. That Qin Feng Xiao'er dares claim he can cure an Arrow Wound? It's the Greatest Joke in the World!"

"In my view, Beixi County is truly a small temple with fierce demons and a shallow pond full of turtles—when even the top beam like Qin Feng is so corrupt, how can the rest be any better?"

The two physicians beside him nodded vigorously.

"Brother Chen speaks truly. Today Qin Feng publicly insulted us—he's clearly used to the famous physicians of Jingdu and looks down on us as mere country bumpkins, looking for an excuse to drive us out."

"If so, why not show some sense? This place won't keep us—there are other places that will. Why suffer such humiliation here?"

"Exactly! We heard Beixi County practices Loving the People as One's Own Children, so we came here specifically. We may have no merit, but we've earned our sweat—who knew we'd become an eyesore to someone?"

If even the physicians were this furious, the apprentices were even angrier, vowing to leave Beixi County together with the physicians and start anew.

One young apprentice sneered: "Without physicians, let's see how Qin Feng treats patients. Hmph! Beixi County claims to be impregnable—when the streets fill with dead bodies, let's see how arrogant Qin Feng still is."

All the physicians and apprentices were furious—but only Sun He remained silent.

Chen Yishi frowned slightly and asked: "Hall Master, why have you been so quiet since Qin Feng left?"

Feeling all eyes on him, Sun He sighed and smiled bitterly: "The Medical Skill Qin Feng displayed today—I've never heard of it, never seen it. He used that specially made bamboo tube to flush out all the stagnant blood and filth from the wound—something unheard of before. Yet the herbs he gave the Former General internally were all Medicinal Herbs for detoxifying and dispersing stasis."

"This shows Qin Feng understands Medical Principles."

Chen Yishi's eyes widened in surprise.

Hadn't Sun He argued the loudest with Qin Feng today? Why was he now speaking up for him?

Unknown to them, Sun He's emotions were deeply conflicted—if Qin Feng truly cured the Former General, then Sun He and the others would be confirmed as quacks.

After all, according to Qin Feng's words, all the soldiers brought back from the Front Line with Arrow Wounds had been killed by Sun He and his team.

When Qin Feng used this to strike back, they might face flaying alive.

That's precisely why Chen and the others were so furious, rushing to flee the city tonight—they feared this very outcome.

But as a Physician, Sun He refused to "flee in guilt." Even if he died, he wanted to die knowing the truth.

The other three physicians, seeing Sun He's resolve, gave up and stayed in the Yiyuan, keeping watch over the Former General all night.

By noon the next day, the Former General showed no sign of waking.

Chen Yishi quietly exhaled in relief and sneered: "Someone! Go fetch Qin Qianhu—I want to see how Qin Qianhu explains this!"

"Wait."

Chen Yishi stopped the apprentice and added: "Also notify the surrounding villagers—let the common folk come as witnesses, so that scoundrel won't deny it. He humiliated us publicly yesterday; now the wheel has turned. Today, we'll return the favor and strip Qin Feng of his face in front of everyone!"

In less than half an incense stick's time, the Yiyuan was packed to bursting.

Villagers from nearby flooded in, staring at the still-unconscious Former General, their murmurs rising and falling like waves.

"The Former General hasn't woken—Qin Qianhu might finally have an Old Horse Stumbles moment."

"He was conscious when brought in—now he's unconscious after just one day. Clearly his condition has worsened. What will the Border Army say when they find out?"

"Why rush? If Qin Qianhu acted, he must have full confidence."

"Don't say that. Qin Qianhu is indeed a great benefactor to the people of Beixi County—but we must judge facts, not favoritism. We can't confuse the two. Beixi County stands apart precisely because all are equal. If Young Master Qin fails to cure the Former General, he's a quack who harms people and deserves punishment. If Qin Qianhu escapes accountability, doesn't that betray Beixi County's founding principle?"

At these words, even Qin Feng's staunchest supporters fell silent.

At first, Chen Yishi had feared the people of Beixi County would blindly support Qin Feng.

Seeing there were rational voices present, Chen Yishi's head nearly floated to the sky—he had already made a personal grudge against Qin Feng, and today he would strip Qin Feng of all dignity!

And given the principle of Equal Before the Law, Qin Feng might pay with blood.

Hmm-hmm!

Thinking of it, Chen Yishi grew increasingly excited, already imagining Qin Feng lifting a stone only to drop it on his own foot.

Chen Yishi's reaction was fully observed by Sun He.

Though Sun He also disliked Qin Feng's arrogance, he didn't blame yesterday's incident on personal grudges, as Chen did.

In Sun He's view, his conflict with Qin Feng was merely a difference in Medical Principles. At least judging from Qin Feng's treatment method yesterday, Qin Feng possessed real ability.

But the matter had escalated too far—there was no turning back.

At that moment, someone suddenly shouted.

"Qianhu is here!"

In an instant, every gaze in the crowd turned toward Qin Feng.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Qin Feng walked in with his hands behind his back, accompanied by Lin Quqi, striding with calm, measured steps—showing not a trace of nervousness.