Shen Ye held Mu Weiyang’s withered, claw-like hand and whispered softly:
"Weiyang, don’t be afraid. Brother-in-law is here."
"You will be fine; Brother-in-law will cure your illness."
A glimmer of light appeared in Mu Weiyang’s cloudy eyes, and tears streamed down her face as she choked out:
"Brother-in-law, can you... can you really cure my illness?"
Shen Ye answered with certainty:
"Brother-in-law will definitely be able to cure you!"
"I am a Divine Doctor, known as the Living King of Hell; there is no illness in this world that I cannot cure."
Shen Ye’s resonant and powerful reply touched Mu Weiyang, allowing her to see a ray of light and hope in the darkness. Mu Weiyang became agitated, her body trembling uncontrollably. Shen Ye pressed down on her shaking frame, comforting her gently:
"Weiyang, trust your brother-in-law. When I say I will do something, I will do it."
"Take a nap now. When you wake up, I will have cured you."
Shen Ye gently stroked her withered hair, and soon, Mu Weiyang fell asleep. Shen Ye then asked:
"Qingyi, has anything like this ever happened to Weiyang before?"
Mu Qingyi nodded and said:
"This is the first time. She suddenly fainted while in class."
Shen Ye took hold of Mu Weiyang’s withered hand, being extremely careful, afraid that he might snap it if he were not gentle enough. Lowering his eyelids, he began to take her pulse. Mu Qingyi watched nervously from the side, not even daring to breathe loudly. Upon checking the condition inside Mu Weiyang’s body, Shen Ye was shocked, his expression turning grave. His change in demeanor made Mu Qingyi even more anxious.
After ten minutes, Shen Ye finished, his brow furrowed deeply. Mu Qingyi asked in a low voice:
"Shen Ye, what is wrong with my sister? Have you found out?"
Shen Ye did not speak; instead, he reached out and took Mu Qingyi’s pulse, examining her carefully as well. After another ten minutes, he let go, took a long breath, and murmured:
"So that is it!"
Mu Qingyi asked hurriedly:
"Shen Ye, what is going on here?"
Shen Ye looked at Mu Qingyi with a strange expression and mused:
"This isn't an illness, Weiyang. It is caused by her unique constitution."
"She cannot withstand the power of her own physique, and it has caused a backlash, which is why she has become like this."
Mu Qingyi was filled with confusion; she could not understand what he was saying. Shen Ye explained:
"Weiyang has a constitution that is different from ordinary people. In the medical classics, it is called the Wushuang Physique."
"Wushuang Physique? What is that?" Mu Qingyi was bewildered, as it was far beyond her scope of knowledge.
Shen Ye explained:
"The Wushuang Physique is one-in-a-billion. The great Empress in our history possessed this very constitution."
"Those with this physique are incredibly intelligent; they can master anything with just a glance."
"People with this physique are destined for greatness; they are peerless and will all become extraordinary figures."
Mu Qingyi understood a little, but asked with confusion:
"If the Wushuang Physique is so powerful, why has Weiyang ended up like this?"
Shen Ye did not answer immediately, instead looking at her significantly:
"It is not just Weiyang who has this constitution; you have the Wushuang Physique as well!"
"I do too?" Mu Qingyi’s beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. A moment later, she asked suspiciously:
"If I have the Wushuang Physique too, why am I perfectly fine?"
Shen Ye’s gaze was profound as he said slowly:
"Weiyang’s Wushuang Physique has awakened, while yours is still dormant. Naturally, you are fine."
"If I am not mistaken, Weiyang must have accidentally consumed some sort of spiritual object, which triggered her Wushuang Physique to awaken."
"However, she does not have the strength to support this constitution, so she has suffered a backlash."
"You can think of it like raising a dragon; if you don't have enough food to feed it, it will get hungry and eat its master."
Mu Qingyi nodded, beginning to grasp the situation. A spark of realization flashed through her mind, and she said urgently:
"Before Weiyang fainted at school, she went on a picnic with her classmates and picked and ate quite a few mushrooms on the mountain."
Shen Ye nodded; the 'cause' of the illness must have been triggered that way. Mu Qingyi asked anxiously:
"Is there a way to treat Weiyang’s condition?"
Shen Ye nodded:
"Medicine King Valley has a secret prescription that can cure her condition at the root."
Mu Qingyi wept with joy. All her worries were released in an instant, and she hugged Shen Ye and sobbed. She had endured too much lately, carrying it all silently on her own. Now, she could finally lean on Shen Ye’s shoulder and cry. She had bet correctly; this man really could save her from the abyss.
Shen Ye patted Mu Qingyi’s shoulder gently, a different light in his eyes. He had only told her one benefit of the Wushuang Physique. There was something even more important he hadn't mentioned. Filled with joy, he whispered to himself:
"I never expected to encounter the legendary Wushuang Physique the moment I descended the mountain, and to find it in two sisters at once."
"If Master learns of this, he will surely jump for joy."
The door was pushed open. Peng Ying walked in with the so-called Divine Doctor. Mu Qingyi stopped crying and looked at Peng Ying, her face full of fury:
"Who told you to come in? Get out! Our family does not welcome you!"
Peng Ying’s face darkened:
"Qingyi, don't mistake kindness for malice. I am here to save Weiyang."
"This old gentleman is called Lu Lin. He is a renowned Divine Doctor in Hua Country, a legend in the medical world, and an expert in his field."
"There is no illness in the world he cannot cure, and his disciples are spread across Hua Country."
"Divine Doctor Lu’s consultation fee is astronomical; only the powerful and wealthy can afford him."
"People line up for miles to ask for his services. I paid a great price to invite him here."
"No one in this world besides Divine Doctor Lu can save Weiyang; don't be ungrateful."
Lu Lin looked arrogant, stroking his beard and maintaining an air of superiority. Mu Qingyi said expressionlessly:
"No need. My husband is also a Divine Doctor, and he will cure Weiyang."
"He is a Divine Doctor too?" Peng Ying laughed with disdain.
Lu Lin glanced at Shen Ye and mocked:
"The forest is truly full of birds of all kinds. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to call themselves a Divine Doctor to swindle people."
"A disgrace! You are a disgrace to the medical world!"
"You are not allowed to talk to my husband like that!" Mu Qingyi was furious, her fists clenched.
Shen Ye gestured for her to stop and sneered at Lu Lin:
"Divine Doctor, is it? You say I am a fraud?"
"Are you not?" Lu Lin scoffed.
"You little brat, you’re barely dry behind the ears, yet you dare to call yourself a Divine Doctor. Who gave you the courage?"
"I have studied medicine since I was five, and after seventy years of practice, I finally earned the title of Divine Doctor. What do you have to compare with me?"
Shen Ye laughed mockingly:
"That only proves you are too foolish; it proves nothing else."
"You! You impudent child, you’ll be the death of me!" Lu Lin flew into a rage, his eyes spitting fire.
Shen Ye continued to taunt him:
"Is that it? Did I hit a nerve, and now you’re flying into a rage out of shame?"
"The medical world is in such a foul state precisely because of disgraceful old fools like you!"
"You, you..." Lu Lin trembled with anger, pointing a finger at Shen Ye, unable to speak.
"I won't even treat this illness!" Lu Lin turned with a dark face and began to sweep out of the room.
Peng Ying shot a vicious glare at Shen Ye and hurried after him, whispering something in his ear. I do not know what was said, but the retreating Lu Lin returned. Seeing this, a cold expression touched the corners of Shen Ye’s mouth, and he cast a meaningful look at Peng Ying.
When things are abnormal, there must be a demon at work!
Lu Lin looked at Shen Ye with an ashen face and shouted:
"You brat, you say you are a Divine Doctor? Do you dare to compete with me?"
Shen Ye said calmly:
"Why would I not dare?"
"Tell me how you want to compete, and lay down your terms!"
Lu Lin pointed at Mu Weiyang and sneered:
"We shall compete to see who can cure this patient."
Shen Ye answered without hesitation:
"Fine!"
"And what will you do if you lose?"
Lu Lin said with full confidence:
"It is impossible for this Divine Doctor to lose to a brat like you!"
"If I lose, I will kowtow to you, apologize, bark like a dog, and never use the title of Divine Doctor again."