Peerless Medical Emperor

Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Not Completely Dead Yet

The *Five Emperors Medical Scripture* was the Chen Family’s heirloom. That being said, Chen Qingdi had never seen it.

But he had heard from his adoptive mother that the Chen Family’s destruction was because of this very *Five Emperors Medical Scripture*.

Legend had it that this Medical Scripture recorded countless ancient formulas and acupuncture techniques. A single prescription from it was enough to shake the entire medical world of the Dragon Country!

But to this day, Chen Qingdi himself had never even laid eyes on the thing.

Yet both the Chen Family back then and his adoptive mother now had died because of this *Five Emperors Medical Scripture*!

At this thought, Chen Qingdi was suddenly overcome with grief and indignation!

He slowly approached the coffin. Five years ago, he had taken one last look at his adoptive mother. He never imagined that five years later, it would be the last look again.

Looking at the familiar face of the person in the coffin, Chen Qingdi couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by sorrow.

Lin Zhongxue’s lips and the space between her eyebrows were dark, clear signs of death by poisoning.

"Adoptive Mother, I’m sorry. I came too late..."

Chen Qingdi murmured as a tear rolled down and dripped onto Lin Zhongxue’s hand.

In a daze, Chen Qingdi saw his adoptive mother’s finger twitch slightly.

He immediately cast aside all other thoughts and reached for Lin Zhongxue’s armpit.

The moment he felt the warmth under her arm, Chen Qingdi grew excited.

She wasn’t dead yet!

Or rather, not completely dead!

For the man he was today, as long as there was a sliver of life, he could bring someone back!

"Chen Yuan!"

Chen Qingdi shouted, and Chen Yuan quickly walked in. "Emperor’s Physician, what are your orders?"

"Issue the Medical God Order! Have all pharmacies and medical halls stand by! Within one day, I want to know exactly what poison my adoptive mother was given, who administered it, and where the poison came from!"

"Yes!"

In just ten short minutes, every major medical hall and pharmacy in the Dragon Country received a message.

Countless physicians and pharmacists paled the moment they saw the Medical God Order. ’How many years has it been since one of these was issued?’

Although the Medical God Hall didn’t usually require anything of them, they relied entirely on the Hall’s support for their medicinal ingredients and medical techniques.

So, when the news from the Medical God Hall came out, it instantly shook the entire Daxia pharmaceutical industry.

Many renowned doctors who knew each other were calling one another. "What? You received it too?"

"The Medical God Hall is making a move personally, and they’ve even issued a Medical God Order. It looks like the skies over Jinghai are about to change!"

"Isn’t that the truth? The Medical God Hall has been silent for so many years, hasn’t it?"

"I also heard the Medical God himself has graced Jinghai with his presence. On the day he was received, all the big shots in Jinghai were there. The Ten Great War Gods knelt to welcome him on the spot!"

Meanwhile, Chen Qingdi had calmed down. As if by magic, two silver needles appeared between his fingertips, which he inserted into Lin Qingmeng’s philtrum and the center of her brow.

With just two needles, Lin Qingmeng regained consciousness.

The moment she saw Chen Qingdi, she almost burst into tears again. Chen Qingdi quickly looked at her and said, "Don’t cry yet! Adoptive Mother isn’t dead!"

The four short words made Lin Qingmeng’s eyes widen. "Wh-what did you say?"

"Although Adoptive Mother shows no signs of life, there is still a flicker of hope. I can save her!" Chen Qingdi said to Lin Qingmeng with a grave expression.

Lin Qingmeng’s voice trembled as she grabbed Chen Qingdi’s shoulders with both hands. "Brother! Is it true?"

Chen Qingdi nodded solemnly. "Don’t worry, I will definitely cure Adoptive Mother. But I need you to keep this a secret for now!"

"We still don’t know who did this, so we can’t let the news get out!"

Although Lin Qingmeng found it hard to believe, she still clung to a sliver of hope and nodded at Chen Qingdi.

"Let’s help Adoptive Mother back to her room first!"

The two had just moved Lin Zhongxue back to the bed when Chen Yuan returned. "I’ve found it!"

"Who was it?" Chen Qingdi asked urgently.

"It was people from the Medical Dao Alliance!" Chen Yuan replied. "This Medical Dao Alliance is an alliance of Jinghai’s medical families, led by the Four Great Clans of Jinghai. They also have numerous medical halls and pharmacies under them. Their power is immense."

"The Medical Dao Alliance?"

Chen Qingdi’s eyes narrowed as he gritted his teeth. "They messed with my adoptive mother? I’ll let them form an alliance in the dirt!"

"Coincidentally, tomorrow is the wedding banquet for Zhao Tianhao of the Zhao Family and Miss Yu Weiwei. The other three great clans will also send people to attend. With all Four Great Clans gathered, it’s a rare opportunity," Chen Yuan said with his head bowed respectfully to Chen Qingdi.

’Zhao Tianhao?’

’That name sounds so damn familiar!’

’If I remember correctly, we have some other scores to settle, don’t we?’

’It’s been so long, I’d almost fucking forgotten about him.’

"Get me four of the finest Golden Rattan Wood Coffins! Tomorrow, I will deliver the gifts myself!"

"Yes!"

Looking at the Chen Qingdi before her, Lin Qingmeng felt he had changed so much she almost didn’t recognize him.

"Brother..." Lin Qingmeng called out cautiously.

Chen Qingdi looked at her. "Don’t worry, I will avenge Adoptive Mother! Tomorrow, you’re coming with me to the wedding banquet!"

"Okay!"

Lin Qingmeng agreed without hesitation. Although the Four Great Clans were full of hidden masters, she felt a special sense of security in Chen Qingdi’s presence.

The next morning, Chen Qingdi left with Lin Qingmeng.

Along the way, Lin Qingmeng was extremely anxious, but a glance at the person beside her calmed her heart a little.

Soon, the two arrived at the banquet hall.

But they had overlooked one thing.

"Sorry, you can’t enter without an invitation!" the man at the door said, looking at the pair imperiously.

This was a Zhao Family banquet; not just anyone was qualified to attend. Those who came were inevitably dignitaries and distinguished guests invited by the Zhao Family.

People like Chen Qingdi and Lin Qingmeng didn’t look like they were rich.

"I’m here today to deliver a great gift to Zhao Tianhao! If you delay me, can you bear the responsibility?" Chen Qingdi demanded, staring directly at the man at the door.

The man shot Chen Qingdi a disdainful glance. "You?"

’Dressed like that, what kind of great gift could he possibly have?’

Elsewhere, a man’s attention was drawn by the commotion. A single glance made his body tremble.

’Emperor’s Physician!’

’What is he doing here?’

But the man didn’t make a scene. Instead, he whispered a few words to a doorman.

He knew the Emperor’s Physician’s temperament; rashly exposing his identity would likely displease him.

He had just finished giving his instructions when the doorman walked over. "Let them in."

Although the guard at the entrance found it strange, he still chose to comply.

"By the way, what gift are you delivering?" the doorman asked casually.

Chen Qingdi, who had already entered with Lin Qingmeng, paused. A smile played on his lips. "A top-quality Golden Rattan Wood Coffin!"

As soon as he said this, everyone was momentarily stunned.

But by then, Chen Qingdi had already led Lin Qingmeng into the banquet hall...