In a five-star hotel, Luo Xiu, who had already given up on life, was lying on the couch scrolling through short videos on his phone. A casual flick brought up a stream of suggestive videos featuring long-legged internet celebrities in short skirts and black stockings performing risqué dances. His feed was perfectly curated.

Nearby, Lin Xiyue was in a cheerful mood, packing her things. With her work now finished, she decided to return to Sea City the next day.

"Tonight, we're executing Operation Ironclad. Interested?" Luo Xiu asked suddenly.

Lin Xiyue paused. "What's Operation Ironclad?"

Luo Xiu patted his stomach. "We're going for hot pot. Yu State Hot Pot."

Lin Xiyue rolled her eyes. "If you want to eat hot pot, just say so. What's with the codename?"

"Are you in?"

"Of course I am. You can abandon me emotionally, but you can't leave me behind when there's good food involved. Come to think of it, it's been ages since I had hot pot."

Just then, Luo Xiu's phone rang. It was He Dang Gui.

"Elder He, what's up?"

"Um... Doctor Luo, are you back at the hotel already?"

"Just got back. What's wrong?"

"There's a very urgent situation, and we need you to come over personally."

"No problem," Luo Xiu agreed without a second thought. He Dang Gui had helped him a great deal, and this was a favor he had to return.

"Excellent. I'll send you the address. The situation is extremely critical. I'll head over first to stabilize things, and we can talk when you arrive."

After hanging up, Luo Xiu looked at Lin Xiyue. "Rich Lady Lin, give me your car keys."

"I'll drive you wherever you're going."

"I can drive."

"But you don't have a license. I just witnessed a car accident a little while ago, so there's no way I'm letting an unlicensed driver get behind the wheel."

"Are you worried about me?"

"I'm worried you'll hit someone, or get caught by the police. Then I'd be the one in trouble, since it's my car you'd be borrowing."

"Alright, alright, just hurry up."

「...」

Luo Xiu hadn't expected He Dang Gui to summon him to the Provincial Capital Central Hospital. He figured it must be a particularly difficult medical case that required his presence.

"You bastard, you actually dare to show your face!"

Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue had barely stepped out of the elevator when an enraged roar echoed from ahead. Luo Xiu froze for a moment, then looked up to see the middle-aged woman from that afternoon.

It was Gu Fang.

She marched toward them, her eyes blazing with fury. "You bastard! You've come at the perfect time. I was just about to settle the score with you!"

"Fang, Doctor He is trying to save a life! What are you making such a ruckus about out here?!" The door to a hospital room behind Gu Fang swung open, and Zhang Yong stepped out, scolding her harshly.

Gu Fang's eyes were bloodshot as she pointed a trembling finger at Luo Xiu. "Husband, come here! This is the bastard I told you about! He's the one who harmed Xiao Yi!"

Zhang Yong looked up, and a shiver of shock ran through him. He didn't even have time to reprimand his wife. As if he were a man in a drought seeing rain, he scrambled toward Luo Xiu, nearly tripping over himself. "Doctor Luo, you've come at the perfect time! Please, you have to save my daughter!" he pleaded. "Doctor Luo, do you remember me? I'm Zhang Yong, the Shizun of the Provincial Capital! Boss Qin An introduced us at the Tianbao Residence Auction!"

Luo Xiu nodded and exchanged a glance with Lin Xiyue. In that instant, they both understood everything. The mother and daughter from the car accident at noon were none other than the wife and daughter of Zhang Shizun.

"Husband, what are you doing?" Gu Fang came over and grabbed Zhang Yong's arm, her face a mask of confusion.

Zhang Yong shot her a glare and hissed, "This is the Divine Doctor that Elder He brought to help us! Fang, apologize to Doctor Luo right now!"

"Him? A Divine Doctor? I spit on that!" Gu Fang retorted. "Husband, I'm telling you, it was because of his ignorant meddling that Xiao Yi missed her best chance for treatment!"

"That's utter nonsense!" Just then, the door to the patient room swung open again, and a grim-faced He Dang Gui walked out. He had heard everything Gu Fang said from inside the room. "Doctor Luo's medical techniques are far superior to my own. If you had let Doctor Luo treat her earlier, I believe Xiao Yi wouldn't be in such a dangerous condition now!"

The old master then walked up to Luo Xiu, his face wreathed in an apologetic smile. "Doctor Luo, I'm truly sorry to have troubled you and made you come all this way."

Seeing this, Gu Fang froze, staring at Luo Xiu in disbelief. Why would someone of Doctor He's stature be so respectful to this young man? He had even used the formal address. Could this kid really be a Divine Doctor?

Luo Xiu's gaze landed on Gu Fang. "My apologies," he said with a faint smile. "I've never been to medical school, I don't know any professional medical knowledge, and I certainly don't have a medical license. So, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do."

SLAP!

Zhang Yong's hand shot out, striking Gu Fang across the face. "Fang, apologize to Doctor Luo this instant!"

As a high-ranking official, Zhang Yong was shrewd and adept at reading people. The fact that Luo Xiu hadn't just turned and left but instead made such a statement was a clear signal that he wanted an apology.

Stunned by the slap, Gu Fang quickly came to her senses. She fell to her knees, crying, "Doctor Luo, I'm so sorry... I was blind before. I thought my little bit of medical knowledge meant something, and I was arrogant. Please, I'm begging you, save my daughter! If you can save her, I'll spend the rest of my life repaying you!"

At that moment, Lin Xiyue nudged Luo Xiu with her elbow, giving him a meaningful look.

Luo Xiu nodded. "Fine, I'll give it a try. But I can't make any guarantees."

"Thank you! Thank you, Doctor Luo!"

「...」

With that, Luo Xiu walked into the hospital room. He had gotten the apology he wanted; now it was time to save the life that needed saving.

「Inside the Ward」

Luo Xiu looked at Zhang Yi, who was almost unrecognizable on the hospital bed. "She's lost too much blood. We need to start a transfusion immediately."

He Dang Gui, who was assisting, quickly went to the door. "What is Xiao Yi's blood type?"

Gu Fang hurriedly answered, "She's Type O."

"We need a blood transfusion. Which of you is Type O?"

"Take mine, take mine! I'm her father!" Zhang Yong offered.

"You're not Type O, so being her father is useless!" Gu Fang cried desperately. "I'll call the blood bank right now to see if they have any."

A moment later, Gu Fang lowered her phone, her face ashen. "The hospital's supply of Type O blood just ran out yesterday."

He Dang Gui grew anxious. "Then contact other hospitals immediately! Have them transfer some over!"

"Yes, yes, I'll do it right now!"

Just then, Lin Xiyue spoke up. "I'm Type O. Use mine."

Zhang Yong and Gu Fang were both stunned, then they bowed deeply in gratitude. "Miss Lin, you're a truly good person! Thank you for your immense kindness!"

"Don't waste time. Let's get started."

「...」

It was late at night when Luo Xiu finally emerged from the room. Zhang Yong and Gu Fang rushed up to him.

Luo Xiu nodded. "Her life is saved, so you don't have to worry. From here on, she just needs to rest and recuperate. There won't be any lasting physical damage."

Hearing this, Gu Fang burst into tears. "Doctor Luo, thank you... Thank you for your incredible kindness!"

Zhang Yong took out a bank card and offered it to Luo Xiu. "Doctor Luo, this is a small token of our appreciation. We hope you'll accept it."

Luo Xiu waved it away. "I don't need money. Just cover her future medication costs. Right now, I'm hungry. You can treat me to a meal."

"Yes, of course, of course!" Zhang Yong said immediately. "Fang, you stay here with Xiao Yi. I'll take Doctor Luo out for dinner!"

「...」

After leaving the hospital, Luo Xiu, Lin Xiyue, He Dang Gui, and Zhang Yong went to a nearby hot pot restaurant.

At the table, Zhang Yong poured Luo Xiu a glass of beer, his eyes red with gratitude. "This was truly a blessing from heaven. If you hadn't come to the provincial capital, Doctor Luo, my Xiao Yi really would have..."

Luo Xiu smiled. "I suppose you could call it fate."

"By the way, Doctor Luo, may I ask what brings you to the provincial capital?"

Luo Xiu took a sip of beer. "I'm here for the Martial Arts Grand Ceremony."

"Not only are your medical skills unparalleled, but you're also a master of martial arts!" Zhang Yong exclaimed in admiration. "To be gifted in both medicine and martial arts... you're truly a dragon among men. I'm deeply impressed! It's a genuine honor to meet a remarkable person like you, Doctor Luo. I'll definitely be there to cheer for you at the event!"

Luo Xiu gave a wry smile. "It's embarrassing to say, but for certain reasons, I was expelled from the Sea City Martial Association, so I can't compete. I was planning to head back to Sea City in a few days."

Hearing this, Zhang Yong's brow furrowed. After a moment of thought, he asked, "Doctor Luo, do you still wish to compete?"

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Yong smiled. "Well, a good friend of mine is the president of the Provincial Capital Martial Association. If you want to participate, I can put in a good word and have you join as a core member! As it happens, the Provincial Capital Martial Association hasn't submitted its roster to the organizers yet because they're still a few people short."

"..."

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