With Black Rat''s departure, the high-ranking members of the major families from Southern River Region Jiangdu, represented by Cui Hao, also swiftly left the Divine Doctor Sect, as staying there had lost its significance.

    "Head of the Cui Family, what should we do next?" a representative of the Yan Family asked.

    "You''re asking me? Who should I ask?" Cui Hao rolled his eyes.

    Despite more than two hours having passed, Cui Hao still couldn''t forget the gaze of the man in the wheelchair—the sharpness of those eyes was truly terrifying.

    Even though Ye Feng didn''t cause them any trouble on the spot while they were in the Divine Doctor Sect''s reception hall, Cui Hao knew it wasn''t because the other party didn''t dare to—it was disdain!

    It was the kind of disdain only a highly esteemed person would have. And until the moment they left, Ye Feng hadn''t even bothered to give them a second glance, treating them as if they were air.

    "Sigh... If only we had known, we wouldn''t have offended that guy with the surname Ye. If we were willing to lower our stance from the start and beg him, our family head would surely have been treated early like the Pang Family and gotten rid of the Gu and Poison," a representative of a second-tier family lamented with regret.

    Cui Hao snorted coldly, "What''s the use of saying this now? If it were useful, would I still be here?"

    "Indeed, regret is useless now," said the representative of the Yan Family. "Everyone think of a solution. Several family heads won''t last many days, and they are all unconscious without having arranged their affairs. The succession of the group isn''t settled yet. If they die like this, the families will surely descend into chaos."

    After pondering for a while, Cui Hao huffed, "In any case, that Ye Feng kid is someone we shouldn''t provoke anymore, at least we shouldn''t. This kid has a very mysterious background. If there''s someone in the Southern River Region Jiangnan Province who can overpower him, it''s probably only the Martial Alliance."

    "That''s right, the Martial Alliance gathers almost all the experts from our Southern River Region. As long as the Martial Alliance is willing to take action, they''ll definitely be able to deal with that kid!" someone immediately agreed.

    "This Ye Feng kid – I reckon his formidable aspect is related to the capital''s Headquarters of the Divine Doctor Sect. He might even be the young master of one of those Aristocratic Clan Gates!" Discover hidden tales at empire

    "That''s a possibility!" The Yan Family representative sneered, "Although this kid is disabled, just think about it – he''s followed by an attendant who is a Grandmaster of Inner Force. It would certainly seem that only those Aristocratic Clan Gates from the capital possess such a foundation."

    "Right, Deputy Patriarch Yan, now that you mention it, it all makes sense. Only those ancient Aristocratic Clans from the capital could have such a foundation, and this kid is probably a direct lineage young master who, due to his disability, couldn''t inherit his family and therefore left for our Southern River Region."

    In a small conference room, representatives of the great families speculated, of course, these were just their assumptions.

    "Mr. Ye..."

    Luo Keque hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "I''m endlessly grateful for Mr. Ye''s promotion. However, as for my abilities, Mr. Ye is surely aware, to take on the role of Sect Master for the Provincial City''s Divine Doctor Sect, I fear that my capabilities..."

    Before he could finish, Ye Feng interrupted, "You are now at the peak of the Ninth Stage of External Strength, do you think you can break through to become a Huajin Grandmaster in half a year?"

    "Break through to Huajin Grandmaster in half a year? I do have some confidence in that." Luo Keque said.

    "In half a year, if you can break through, I will pass on several Medical Acupuncture Techniques to you. If you can''t, you''ll return to Jiangdu," Ye Feng declared decisively.

    Luo Keque''s expression grew solemn, "Yes, thank you for Mr. Ye''s cultivation. I will do my utmost in these six months. If I still can''t break through, I will roll back to Jiangdu myself, forever ashamed to face Mr. Ye again."

    Ye Feng''s tone suddenly became serious, "Remember, if you become the Sect Master of the Divine Doctor Sect, you must always bear in mind the four words ''benevolence of a healer.'' I will teach you three medical skills; you must not charge ordinary people, but for officials and nobles, that''s up to you. If you ever violate this, there will be no mercy!"

    "Yes!" Luo Keque stood up straight away, his spine ramrod straight.

    Ye Feng waved his hand, signaling him to sit down, then turned his head to look at Pang Youze and said, "These next two days, go prepare a gift for me."

    "Prepare a gift? May I ask what kind of gift Mr. Ye is planning to prepare?" Pang Youze asked.

    "Get me a bell, a big bell!" Ye Feng said.

    "A big bell? That''s not really a suitable gift to give someone. Who is Mr. Ye planning to give it to?" Pang Youze asked further.

    "Two days later, it''s the 70th birthday of the old patriarch of the Yin Family. It''s for his birthday gift!" Ye Feng said with a light smile.

    Hiss...

    Upon hearing that, Pang Youze took in a sharp breath.