“Mr. Luo, Li He’s current behavior will inevitably expose some of the shortcomings of the Magic Needle Sect in the past, making people suspicious of the abnormal behavior they encountered at Luo’s Hospital. If those wealthy and powerful people realize this and come to demand an explanation, can Mr. Luo handle it?” Song Hao’s words were loaded with meaning, warning him.
Upon hearing this, Luo Beiming was shaken; this was what he had been most worried about. He was also horrified; it seemed Song Hao knew perfectly well that the Demon Needle Sect secretly used the Reverse Needle Technique to harm people and amass wealth.
"What... what does President Song mean?" Luo Beiming hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking.
“Currently, there are over a dozen patients in Tianyi Hall suffering from strange illnesses caused by Li He's Deadly Needle technique. This will likely become evidence for those who suspect us. However, thanks to Tianyi Hall's treatment, their conditions have all reversed, and they will be discharged normally after recovery. I hope this matter can be put to rest. Furthermore, I don't want to see such inexplicable illnesses reappear in the future, and I need Mr. Luo's cooperation in this regard. Otherwise, things will inevitably change sooner or later!” Song Hao said, glancing at Luo Feiying. He did this for Luo Feiying's sake. At the same time, he didn't want Li He to be used by Luo Beiming again, otherwise, if the Deadly Needle technique were to mutate into something harmful, it wouldn't be easy to counter.
Luo Feiying understood Song Hao's meaning and smiled gratefully at him.
Luo Beiming took out a handkerchief to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, and chuckled awkwardly, saying, "That's good! That's good!" He was eager to take Li He away because he wanted to erase any suspicious traces, but Song Hao had already seen through his intentions.
What shocked Luo Beiming at this moment was that Tianyitang was able to reverse Li He's fatal needle, something he himself could not do at present. Tianyitang's strength far exceeded his expectations.
"Dad, let's rest at my place for a bit," Luo Feiying said. She knew how Song Hao and Tang Yu treated her father and didn't want the conversation to continue, lest it become awkward again. At the same time, she had a feeling that her father, Luo Beiming, had come to Tianyi Hall for a reason.
"Alright! Alright!" Luo Beiming stood up and said.
"We will be hosting a banquet for Mr. Luo afterwards, and we look forward to your presence!" Tang Yu said with a smile. After all, he was Luo Feiying's father, and she had to be considerate of his feelings and maintain proper etiquette.
"You're too kind!" Luo Beiming replied casually, suppressing his displeasure. He hadn't expected to be at a disadvantage in his first meeting with Song Hao.
Watching the departing figures of the Luo father and daughter, Song Hao said, "That man is a cunning old fox! But he's also overestimating himself, trying to get a share of the spoils. Human greed is boundless!"
"Is he also eyeing the 'miracle cure'?" Tang Yu asked in surprise.
“Otherwise, what would be the point of coming here!” Song Hao sneered.
Luo Feiying's office.
"Yingying, how did Song Hao know that our Luo family can perform reverse needles on people? Did you tell him?" Luo Beiming asked impatiently.
“How can you tell anyone about this! Song Hao treated a patient who had been subjected to the Luo family’s reverse needle technique before, and he cured him. He also realized what the Luo family had been doing in secret. Dad, don’t continue like this, otherwise our Luo family will really be in big trouble,” Luo Fei advised.
"So, he also cracked Li He's deadly needle technique!" Luo Beiming exclaimed in surprise.
“Yes, Song Hao’s skill in acupuncture is truly remarkable! Our Luo family has always been proud of our acupuncture techniques, but we didn’t know there were so many masters of acupuncture among the common people! Tianyi Hall has several such experts,” Luo Feiying said.
“Song Hao is indeed a prodigy! His greatly improved acupuncture skills must be due to that supreme medical treasure, the Heavenly Saint Acupuncture Bronze Man,” Luo Beiming said.
"Dad!" Luo Feiying was taken aback and asked in surprise, "You're not still eyeing that acupuncture bronze figure, are you?"
Luo Beiming shook his head and said, "Song Hao is too lucky. Now that he has the Tianyi Group, the Life and Death Gate, and the Shangqing Temple backing him up, there is no one in the world who dares to covet that acupuncture bronze figure anymore. You tried to get close to him several times but failed, and you even became friends with him unexpectedly. So I naturally gave up."
Upon hearing this, Luo Feiying felt relieved and asked, "Dad, you didn't come to Tianyi Hall just to see me, did you?"
Luo Beiming smiled and nodded, saying, "My daughter is so clever! I've come to Tianyi Hall to find someone, and I absolutely need your help."
"Who are you looking for?" Luo Feiying asked.
"What, you didn't know about this?" Luo Beiming frowned and said, "Ji Xuan of the Ji family of the Medical Clan researched the legendary miraculous, medicineless formula, but he was subsequently killed in his home by people who came to steal it. His grandson, Ji Dongyang, escaped with the secret technique. This Ji Dongyang knew Song Hao, and having nowhere else to turn, he has come here to seek Song Hao's protection. Several groups of people tracking Ji Dongyang have arrived, which means he has indeed come to see Song Hao. Haven't you heard a single thing about it these past two days?"
Luo Feiying shook her head and said, "I'm not interested in these things, and I don't want to know. Dad, you shouldn't get involved in this. The people from the Gate of Life and Death are already here; you can't win against them."
"Yingying!" Luo Beiming sighed and said, "I did this to save our Luo family. The secret use of reverse acupuncture has already aroused suspicion, but if we obtain that miraculous remedy that can cure all diseases, when someone comes to question us, we can treat their suspected illness with the miraculous remedy without using acupuncture, making all traces disappear. Then no one will suspect us. If the two methods are combined closely, it will be seamless."
"Dad, why do you still want to continue this shady business? The truth will come out sooner or later. You should stop now, it's not too late," Luo Feiying pleaded.
"The Luo family owes everything it has today to the wealth brought us by the Reverse Needle Technique. In order to ultimately preserve the Luo family of the Demon Needle Sect, you must help me find that Ji Dongyang," Luo Beiming said sternly.
“Dad, I came to Tianyi Hall because I want to be a real doctor who can heal people and relieve their suffering, not the kind of doctor who harms people and makes money. So please don’t force me to do something I don’t want to do. Besides, what you’re doing is very dangerous,” Luo Feiying said.
"You scoundrel! I see you're starting to betray your own side. Don't think I can't see through your intentions. You've taken a liking to that kid Song Hao, haven't you? That's why I didn't stop you from coming to the Heavenly Medicine Hall. This Song Hao still has a lot to offer. You must use your relationship with Song Hao to find that Ji Dongyang for me first. The Divine Formula Without Medicine is different from that supreme medical treasure, the Heavenly Saint Acupuncture Bronze Man. The Acupuncture Bronze Man is unique, but the Divine Formula Without Medicine can be replicated. As long as I can obtain the secret technique of the Divine Formula Without Medicine from Ji Dongyang before anyone else, I can still..." He casually gave this medical technique to the Tianyi Group and the Gate of Life and Death, or rather, the Shangqing Temple, as a favor. This prevented one family from keeping it to themselves, and it could also help the Luo family out of their predicament. Furthermore, even if we didn't find Ji Dongyang before anyone else, it doesn't matter. Ji Dongyang, seeking protection, will surely tell Song Hao the secret of the "Medicine-Free Divine Formula." You must find a way to obtain a copy of the "Medicine-Free Divine Formula" from Song Hao for our Luo family. This is a unique advantage for our Luo family, one we cannot afford to miss.” Luo Beiming said, both angry and excited.
"And another thing!" Luo Beiming said with a gloomy smile, "I just received some unexpected and unbelievable news. Song Hao has quite a background. He might be a descendant of the Qi family of the Tianyi Sect, which is also the Tianyi Group, and the future heir of the Tianyi Group."
"Song Hao is a descendant of the Qi family of Tianyi Group!" Luo Feiying was shocked upon hearing this. She immediately shook her head and said, "Dad, please don't make things difficult for me. I don't want to do anything to betray Song Hao for you anymore."
"Fool! You've been clever all your life, but you've made a foolish mistake this time. Do you think that as long as you treat Song Hao sincerely, you'll have everything under control? Didn't you see Tang Yu from the Tang family of the Medical Clan? I feel she's closer to Song Hao than you are. Where have all your schemes gone? Find Ji Dongyang or get the Divine Formula from Song Hao first, and then you can try to take Song Hao away. Otherwise, if things don't go as planned, the losses will be huge," Luo Beiming said sternly.
"I won't do it!" Luo Feiying bit her lip and insisted.
"This matter is not up to you. As long as we obtain the secret technique of the Medicineless Divine Formula by any means necessary, that will suffice. Ji Dongyang's people are not our ultimate target; if it doesn't work, we can hand them over to someone else. This way, we can avoid the dangers we face and avoid offending the Heavenly Medicine Sect, the Life and Death Sect, and the Shangqing Temple. Furthermore, Song Hao is also one of our final targets. If those things are true, the Heavenly Medicine Group and the current Heavenly Medicine Hall may one day belong to our Luo family. However, this depends on you; I dare not think about it for the time being," Luo Beiming said, pausing for a moment.
"And your senior brother Li He, Song Hao is right, let Tianyi Hall treat his illness on behalf of the Luo family for the time being, and we will cover up some things. After he improves, he must return to the Demon Needle Sect," Luo Beiming added.
Chapter 10 Assassin
"Dad, what's wrong with you? One minute you're insisting I find Ji Dongyang for you, the next you're telling me to scheme against Song Hao and get the miraculous cure from him. Let me tell you, I can't get involved in your mess anymore. Tianyi Hall has given me a new chance to start my life afresh. I don't want to do anything like that before, I don't even want to think about it anymore. Please stop interfering with my life," Luo Feiying said.
“How can you be so insensible? Everything I’ve done is for your future. I only let you get the Divine Formula from Song Hao because we couldn’t find Ji Dongyang. Right now, the most important thing is to find Ji Dongyang, because only the secret technique of the Divine Formula obtained directly from him is likely to be genuine. You must keep a close eye on Song Hao’s whereabouts these next few days. Once Ji Dongyang contacts him, you must notify me immediately. Don’t let anyone else get it first. You have the ability to do so; otherwise, we’ll have to find a way through Song Hao,” Luo Beiming said.
"Dad, I really can't help you!" Luo Feiying shook her head painfully.
Song Hao's office.
“The situation is getting more and more complicated. Ji Dongyang has attracted Gu Xiaofeng from the Life and Death Gate, Wuguo from the Shangqing Temple, and Luo Beiming from the Demon Needle Gate. There’s also a guy named Diao Cheng,” Song Hao said.
"What? Even the Ghost Hand Diao Cheng of the Wind and Fire Hall has arrived here!" Tang Yu exclaimed in surprise.
“This Diao Cheng is from the Feng Huo Tang! But he’s acting a bit strange this time.” Song Hao, surprised, repeated what Diao Cheng had told him to Tang Yu.
"So Diao Cheng's behavior is unusual. He used to work for Luo Beiming, and we've crossed swords several times, both openly and secretly. He's a master. Why is he being so frank with me, trying to turn an enemy into a friend? I can't figure out his background. Could there be some kind of conspiracy involved?" Tang Yu asked suspiciously.
“Since Diao Cheng has worked for Luo Beiming, Yingying should know more about him than we do. We can ask her about it later,” Tang Yu said.
“However…” Tang Yu hesitated for a moment and said, “Luo Beiming rushed here regardless of everything to find Yingying. There are some things that may need to be addressed later…”
Song Hao said, "Don't worry, Yingying won't betray us, I'm sure of that. That old fox Luo Beiming naturally wants to use Yingying's relationship with us to find Ji Dongyang for him, but Yingying won't help him."