Chapter 4: The Dragon King's Decree

In such an urgent situation, only Su Tian remained composed.

He calmly hoisted his mother onto his back and began walking toward the exit of the department. Captain Long hurriedly blocked his path, speaking with immense arrogance, "You aren’t going anywhere today. Just wait to be sued!"

Su Tian glared at him, and the Captain immediately withered.

"Grandfather! Please, don't scare me like this, Grandfather..." Bai Ningbing knelt beside Elder Bai, sobbing uncontrollably.

Yang Dongqing broke into a cold sweat; he was helpless. The herbal decoction had been the only thing sustaining the old man’s life, and now that it was gone...

"My condolences. I’m afraid Elder Bai won't make it through the night."

Hearing this, Bai Ningbing wailed even louder. She looked at Su Tian, blinded by rage, and rushed forward to strike him, only for Su Tian to dodge her movement with ease.

"I’ll make you pay for my grandfather’s life today!"

The young woman was beautiful, but her temper was explosive. It seemed leaving wouldn't be easy today.

Su Tian sighed, set his mother down, and walked over to Elder Bai. From the moment he entered, he had identified the root of the old man's condition: poisoning. It was a cocktail of toxins that had long since seeped into his marrow, leaving him with little time left.

However, Elder Bai was in luck to have crossed paths with Su Tian today.

Su Tian swiftly pulled the acupuncture needles from Yang Dongqing’s kit and employed the Ghost Gate Acupuncture technique. Using his internal energy to substitute for physical needles, it took only moments for Elder Bai’s convulsions to cease. His movements were so fast that only Yang Dongqing caught a glimpse of what happened.

The doctor’s pupils dilated, his heart surging with shock. This man actually knew the Ghost Gate Acupuncture! He had only seen it once while studying under his master; its grueling requirements and difficulty were enough to deter anyone. Those who mastered it were usually ancient masters, never someone this young!

Ignoring the patient, Yang Dongqing grabbed Su Tian’s hands with trembling fingers. "You—was that the Ghost Gate Acupuncture you just used?!"

Su Tian raised an eyebrow. Interesting, someone here actually recognized it. He gave a noncommittal nod.

At that moment, Captain Long shouted, "Elder Bai has stopped breathing!" He pointed at Su Tian and ordered his men to seize him. "He killed Elder Bai! He’s a murderer! Catch him!"

Bai Ningbing reached out to check her grandfather’s breath; she trembled and fainted on the spot. Seeing Su Tian "kill" the old man, the security team rushed forward with electric batons. "Grab him! He’s a murderer!"

The scene descended into chaos. Su Tian’s mother, startled by the commotion, reached out blindly, searching for her son. "Su Tian? My son, where are you?!"

She tried to stand, trembling, but was shoved to the ground by the agitated crowd, her hand trampled in the panic. Seeing this, Su Tian’s eyes burned with fury. With a single punch, he sent Captain Long flying into the hospital wall, pinning him there. He helped his mother up, his face dark and terrifying.

Yang Dongqing watched this and felt the world collapsing. This kid was brutal! "Stop fighting! Stop! Elder Bai is fine, he’ll wake up soon!"

No one listened. Su Tian’s grip tightened, an aura of dark clouds seeming to swirl around him. The Captain, terrified by the sheer force of the man’s technique, finally regretted his impulsiveness. Offending Elder Bai might not mean instant death, but offending Su Tian meant he would be buried on the spot!

Just then, Elder Bai in his wheelchair suddenly stirred and snapped his eyes open.

During the struggle, the Dragon King Token hanging around Su Tian’s neck had become visible. Having just returned from the gates of death, the first thing the old man saw was the token, and he felt his heart skip a beat. This man carried the Dragon King Token! That was the seal that could command all the underworld organizations in the world; whoever possessed it was destined to be the sovereign of the realm!

Elder Bai tried to sit up, trembling, but was pressed back down by Yang Dongqing. The medical fanatic was busy checking the old man’s pulse, his expression one of utter disbelief. In such a short time, the toxins were completely purged, and there was even a chance for the old man’s paralyzed legs to recover! What kind of profound medical skill could achieve such a feat?

Both men looked at Su Tian, suddenly realizing that this man was unfathomably deep.

As Elder Bai regained consciousness, the surroundings fell silent. Captain Long stood dumbfounded, realizing his life was hanging by a thread.

While everyone was stunned, Yang Dongqing suddenly hurried to Su Tian and dropped to his knees! "Young Master Su, would you please take me as your apprentice?!"

His sincerity was so earnest that Su Tian was caught off guard. "You insulted me and my mother earlier, and now you want to call me master?"

Captain Long fell from the wall in shock. Who was Yang Dongqing? The foremost authority on Chinese medicine in Jiang City! And yet, he was begging to be the apprentice of a mere youth, only to be rejected!

Elder Bai caught on as well. Could it be that this Su Tian had cured him? Anyone who possessed the Dragon King Token was surely a peerless prodigy; what was a little medical skill in comparison? Without such profound abilities, how could one command the overwhelming power the token represented?

Elder Bai cleared his throat and spoke with great respect. "Young Master Su, I have offended you greatly. I hope you can overlook the behavior of a fool. Please, make any request you wish, and consider it my apology."

Elder Bai wasn't just apologizing; he was seizing the chance to make an impression. Perhaps the Bai family could rise even higher with this connection!

Bai Ningbing tried to interject, but her grandfather stopped her. "This man is unfathomable. He carries the Dragon King Token!"

Bai Ningbing’s beautiful eyes widened. She had never heard of the token, but seeing the deep respect and submission in her grandfather’s eyes, she understood. She quickly adopted a highly respectful attitude toward Su Tian.

At that moment, Su Tian’s mother tugged at his sleeve, whispering, "Son, what’s happening?"

Su Tian patted his mother’s hand, instantly realizing the reason behind the change in the Bais' attitude. It must be the token.

"Elder Bai, you are too kind. Just ensure my mother is properly cared for." Su Tian paused, looking at Captain Long with undisguised loathing. "And this man! He humiliated my mother. He must kneel and apologize to her right now!"

Captain Long was indignant and wanted to curse, but under Elder Bai’s warning gaze, he obediently knelt and apologized. The onlookers were shocked by the reversal, unaware of the hidden truth, and only felt resentment, believing Su Tian was bullying others because he had saved the old man.

With his mother’s situation settled, Su Tian finally exhaled. He wanted to thank Elder Bai, but the old man recoiled. "Young Master Su, I cannot accept your thanks. After all, you are..."

Before he could finish, Su Tian stopped him. He offered a light smile, his tone devoid of boastfulness. "Elder Bai, please keep this matter confidential."

Everyone present was shrewd and understood the implication.

Once everything was settled, Su Tian felt a deep sense of guilt looking at his mother’s bandaged eyes. Just then, Bai Ningbing followed him out, her lively eyes filled with an intent to express gratitude.

As Su Tian prepared to leave with his mother, Bai Ningbing grabbed his arm. "Wait." She flushed red the moment she gripped the stranger’s hand. "Mr. Su, you saved my grandfather, and I haven't thanked you yet. Here, there is one million in this card. I hope you can accept it as a token of the Bai family’s gratitude."

She held out a black card. Su Tian hesitated.

"Actually, Miss Bai, I may have some important matters to attend to soon and won't be able to look after my mother. Could you help me watch over her? Also, I will clear the remaining toxins from your grandfather’s body. Let’s consider it a fair trade. What do you think?"