NOVEL WEB Chapter 14 Who do you think is a quack?
“That’s nonsense, who’s talking!” Doctor Zhao raised his head in dissatisfaction, and the crowd quickly parted to reveal Jun Jiulai, a slender figure that looked like it could be blown away by the wind.
Doctor Zhao frowned, not expecting it to be a young girl.
Before Doctor Zhao could speak, the owner of the herbal store scolded, “Little girl, what do you know? Doctor Zhao is a renowned physician in Fengluo City. Even the Imperial City has invited him for consultations. Who do you think you are to question Doctor Zhao?”
“That’s right! Do you have any knowledge of medical skills? You’re just spouting nonsense. If this delay causes harm to this young master, are you willing to take responsibility?” The crowd pointed at Jun Jiu, expressing their disgust. It was clear that they held Doctor Zhao in high regard.
Doctor Zhao stared sternly at Jun Jiu and waved his hand dismissively, as if shooing away an annoyance. “Young lady, step aside.”
“Step aside! Don’t hinder the doctor from treating my young master. If anything happens to him because of you, we’ll…” The slave paused for a moment, then added menacingly, “ensure your life!”
The servant’s words carried a thinly veiled threat towards Jun Jiu.
From his tone, it seemed that taking a life wasn’t a big deal to him. Doctor Zhao’s eyebrows twitched. It appeared that the young man’s identity was not ordinary. If he successfully treated this young man, it would undoubtedly elevate his reputation and status once more.
Doctor Zhao immediately looked delighted and ignored Jun Jiu. He raised his hand and ordered the herbal store owner to bring the Fire Ganoderma. After cutting two pieces with a knife, he handed them to the young man.
Xiao Wu couldn’t help but complain, “This is absurd! Master, shouldn’t we intervene?”
“No. Let’s observe for now,” Jun Jiu replied calmly.
As soon as the Fire Ganoderma was ingested, the young man’s face rapidly flushed with color. His energy and blood circulation improved instantly, and his body ceased its previous convulsions and tremors. His eyelids fluttered, and he slowly opened his eyes.
The house slave rejoiced, “Master! Master, you’ve finally awakened.”
“Alright. It’s alright,” Doctor Zhao said, stroking his beard, his head held high as he savored the accolades from those around him.
“Doctor Zhao is like a living god!”
“That’s right. In Fengluo City, Doctor Zhao’s medical skills are unparalleled. Even the Jun family seeks Doctor Zhao’s expertise.”
“Doctor Zhao is like Hua Tuo reincarnated! Did you see how the young master was on the brink of death? Doctor Zhao stepped in, and he’s perfectly fine now. Who else could compare?”
The crowd praised him enthusiastically, and the conversation shifted to Jun Jiu. They suddenly looked down on her, and a barrage of sarcasm and insults were directed her way. Xiao Wu was infuriated, but Jun Jiu remained impassive, her gaze fixed on the young man.
At that moment, the young man’s body convulsed violently, and he spewed out a mouthful of blood!
“Master! Doctor Zhao, why is my master vomiting blood?” the servant anxiously asked Doctor Zhao.
Doctor Zhao’s expression changed, and he quickly examined the young man’s pulse. After a moment, his face turned even paler. “This shouldn’t be happening! He had a cold syndrome, and Fire Ganoderma is a warming medicine. Taking two pills should have alleviated the cold. How could he be vomiting blood?” Not only did he vomit blood, but the young man also curled up in pain on the ground, his face alternating between shades of white and red, clearly in more agony than before.
Seeing this, everyone was taken aback.
Someone whispered that perhaps the little girl was right, and Doctor Zhao had indeed administered the wrong medicine.
“Impossible!” Doctor Zhao retorted angrily with a grim expression. “The Fire Ganoderma is correct. It’s the young master’s severe illness that’s to blame. I apologize for being unable to save him. You should prepare for his funeral.” He declared arrogantly.
“Quack doctor,” Jun Jiu muttered coldly.
Hearing her comment, Doctor Zhao glared at her indignantly. “Who are you calling a quack?”