"Father, how are you feeling?" Ling Xueyan stepped forward and asked with concern.
Ling Tianba's face looked a little pale. He shook his head slightly and said weakly, "Don't worry, it's just a minor injury. It's nothing serious."
As she spoke, she looked at Li Ling, and then her eyes lit up slightly.
Li Ling stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "This junior is Yi Jifeng from Mingjian Villa. I am here on business and am passing through, so I have come to pay my respects to you, senior!"
"It really is Young Master Yi!" Ling Tianba took a closer look and confirmed the person's identity. He then said, "I didn't expect Young Master Yi to be even more handsome than in the portrait. I was so busy today that I didn't recognize him at first!"
You don't need to call me "senior" anymore; we'll be family soon. Just call me "uncle"!
When Ling Xueyan heard her father say "we'll be family soon," she blushed slightly. Looking at Li Lingying's tall and handsome figure and extraordinary temperament, she felt a little sweet inside.
Zhang Cuishan, standing to the side, looked rather dejected.
"Uncle Ling, you flatter me. I don't deserve such praise!"
Ling Xueyan then recounted how she had been kidnapped by Hongniang and how Li Ling had rescued her.
Having traveled the martial world for many years, Ling Tianba had naturally heard of the infamous reputation of the Western Region matchmaker. He was filled with lingering fear and stood up excitedly, saying to Li Ling, "It's all thanks to Young Master Yi, otherwise Xueyan's life would certainly be in danger."
"Not at all, Uncle Ling, you don't need to be so polite. Xueyan is also my fiancée, and it's my duty to save her," Li Ling said modestly.
Ling Tianba sighed, "I had heard people say before that there was a womanizer in town who specialized in ruining the reputation of respectable women. I never thought he would be one of the Four Demons of the Western Regions."
Zhang Cuishan also kept asking Ling Xueyan what had happened, and whether she had been bullied in any way.
After Ling Xueyan repeatedly assured Ling Tianba that she was alright, she persuaded him to sit back on the bed and said, "Father, Brother Yi is also skilled in medicine. Why don't you let him take a look at you?"
Ling Tianba looked at Li Ling in surprise. He could feel the powerful energy around Li Ling and knew that he had profound internal strength, but he did not expect that he also knew medicine. He stretched out his hand for Li Ling to take his pulse.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Young Master Yi."
Li Ling said, "Uncle Ling, you can just call me Jifeng. There's no need for you to call me 'Young Master'."
Then he placed his fingers on Ling Tianba's wrist to check his pulse.
Li Ling studied traditional Chinese medicine with the medic in the world of "I Am a Special Forces Soldier". Over the years, he has also read many medical books and his own medical skills are not bad.
After a while, he comforted the father and daughter, saying, "It's nothing, just a minor injury."
As he spoke, he raised his hand, flicked his fingers repeatedly, and flicked out two streams of light, striking Ling Tianba's acupoints.
In an instant, Ling Tianba felt a cool energy flowing through his body, repairing his injuries and giving him an unprecedented feeling of bliss.
It was Li Ling who used the World Original Liquid to treat Ling Tianba's injuries.
After receiving treatment from the World Essence, Ling Tianba immediately felt that the stuffiness and weakness he had felt earlier had subsided considerably, and his complexion had relaxed a bit. He couldn't help but say with delight, "Jifeng, your medical skills are indeed superb. I feel much better."
"I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed." Li Ling felt ashamed in his heart. After all, he was a man with cheat codes.
Ling Tianba said warmly, "Jifeng, you saved Xueyan today and now you've healed my injuries. You must stay at the escort agency for a while longer so you and Xueyan can get to know each other better."
"Uncle Ling, you're too kind. This is what I should do. We'll be family from now on, so I'll stay here for a while."
Seeing that his future father-in-law liked him, Li Ling, who had come specifically to visit him, readily agreed to stay for a while.
At this moment, Ling Tianba instructed Ling Xueyan, "Yan'er, remember to tell the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous feast tonight to entertain Jifeng."
"Yes, Father." Ling Xueyan nodded with a smile.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Ling Xueyan, worried about Ling Tianba's injuries, said, "Father, your injuries are serious. You should rest first. We won't disturb you any longer. I'll go and brew some medicine for you."
Ling Tianba said nonchalantly, "Leave the medicine-brewing to the servants. You take good care of Jifeng for me, and you two can get to know each other better."
In fact, Ling Tianba's injuries could be healed under the influence of the World Essence, but Li Ling didn't interrupt. After all, this was not something that could exist in this martial arts world, and Li Ling didn't want to reveal too much of his own secrets.
"Don't worry, Father, I know what I'm doing." Ling Xueyan nodded charmingly.
Afterwards, Li Ling and the other two left the room and closed the door.
Ling Xueyan looked at Li Ling with tender eyes and said softly, "I really didn't expect that Brother Yi's medical skills are so high. With just two simple finger strikes, you have healed most of my father's injuries."
You first saved me, and now you're helping my father heal his injuries. This kindness is too great; I don't know how to thank you enough.
Li Ling smiled and said, "Xueyan, there's no need to be so polite. Uncle Ling will be my father-in-law in the future, and we will become family. So there's no need to be so formal."
Upon hearing this topic, Zhang Cuishan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. He quickly took out a bag of silver from his pocket, stuffed it into Li Ling's hand, and sincerely thanked her, saying, "Yes, Senior Sister, you are right. Here is twenty taels of silver, which is a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it, Young Master Yi."
"Cuishan, what are you doing?"
Ling Xueyan felt that Zhang Cuishan's actions were very abrupt, so she frowned slightly and scolded him to leave.
"Cuishan, your father is injured, and you still need to manage the affairs of the escort agency. You don't need to stay with us anymore, go and take care of the escort agency's affairs."
Seeing the firmness and unyielding look in her eyes, Zhang Cuishan knew that his senior sister was somewhat angry, and had no choice but to leave.
"Okay, I'll go get busy then."
Watching him walk away, Ling Xueyan said apologetically, "Cuishan was too rude, Brother Yi, please don't take offense."
Li Ling laughed and said, "How could that be? It must be because Cuishan likes Xueyan that he behaved this way."
Upon hearing Li Ling's words, Ling Xueyan quickly said, "Brother Yi, please don't misunderstand. I only regard Cuishan as a younger brother, and I have absolutely no romantic feelings for him."
Li Ling chuckled and said without minding, "It's nothing. As the old saying goes, 'A fair maiden is sought after by a gentleman.' It just means that Xueyan is too beautiful. It's normal for beautiful things to be liked."
Seeing that Li Ling didn't seem to mind at all, and hearing him praise her beauty, Ling Xueyan smiled sweetly and felt relieved. (The remaining text appears to be unrelated and likely refers to a different topic.)