Peerless Medical Emperor

Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Kneel

Because they never would have imagined the extent of Zheng Qiankun’s power!

That he had actually reached *that* realm!

When Zheng Zhiyi saw that Zheng Qiankun was about to make a move, he shot up from his seat in excitement.

"Grandpa, you have to teach this kid a lesson! He’s the one who made me suffer so much! You have to get revenge for me!"

Hearing his grandson’s plea, the aura around Zheng Qiankun intensified. He was like a ferocious tiger, poised to lunge at Chen Qingdi and tear him to shreds.

However, Chen Qingdi was completely unafraid. ’A mere Martial Arts Half-Saint thinks he has the right to posture before me?’

He could make Zheng Qiankun fall to his knees with a mere wave of his hand.

But Chen Qingdi felt that was unnecessary. If he just crushed an opponent like this, it would be far too boring for him.

’It would be much more interesting to toy with Zheng Qiankun for a bit.’

Chen Qingdi sneered, throwing a punch as he instantly closed the distance between them.

Before Zheng Qiankun could even react, Chen Qingdi’s fist connected with his chest.

Just as Zheng Qiankun raised a fist to defend, Chen Qingdi followed up with a kick.

The kick carried immense momentum, sending Zheng Qiankun stumbling back several steps.

Zheng Qiankun immediately used his body’s Gang Energy to ward off Chen Qingdi’s attack.

He could feel an oppressive aura emanating from Chen Qingdi.

It was a feeling he hadn’t experienced in a very long time. The last time he’d felt this close to death was... that one time.

He had encountered an opponent he could never hope to defeat. That opponent’s strength was so overwhelming it drove him to the brink of despair, to a complete breakdown.

If not for his narrow escape, which cost him a portion of his power, he would have been a dead man long ago.

That man’s aura and the aura of the Chen Qingdi before him now were one and the same.

Zheng Qiankun even began to wonder if Chen Qingdi was that man’s descendant. Otherwise...

...why would his aura be so uncannily similar, identical down to the last detail?

"Young man, there is clearly more to you than meets the eye."

"My strength is not your equal, but at least let me know who it is that I’m dying to, won’t you?"

"To die without even knowing my killer’s name would be the ultimate humiliation!"

Zheng Qiankun was already mentally preparing to take Chen Qingdi down with him. After all, Chen Qingdi’s power was just too immense.

He was the second most powerful person he had ever laid eyes on.

And the first... was that man!

A truly terrifying man!

The man who had haunted his nightmares ever since.

However, upon hearing this, Chen Qingdi suddenly chuckled and said to Zheng Qiankun, "Are you worthy of knowing?"

"But I can tell you one secret."

"I come from Medical God Island."

BOOM!

Hearing those three words—Medical God Island—sent a jolt through Zheng Qiankun.

Because that man... he had also claimed to be from Medical God Island!

And his reason for attacking Zheng Qiankun hadn’t been a personal grudge, but simply to "cure the sick and save the people"!

Could it be that this Chen Qingdi was that man’s disciple?

"May I ask, young friend, is your master the former Island Master of Medical God Island?"

"And you are the new Island Master, his successor?"

Zheng Qiankun asked, his voice filled with agitated energy.

Chen Qingdi found this all a bit strange, but answered him nonetheless.

"Mm, that’s right. My master was indeed the former Island Master of Medical God Island."

"But he’s not on Medical God Island anymore. He went to the border battlefields. If you’re looking for revenge, I’d advise you to worry about surviving your encounter with me first!"

Chen Qingdi said to Zheng Qiankun.

At these words, Zheng Qiankun’s expression turned grim, and a cold, murderous aura pulsed from him.

"What? He went to the border battlefields? Does he truly believe he’s invincible? That there’s no one left in the world who can stop him?"

"How foolish!"

"The experts on the border battlefields are as numerous as stars in the sky. Even a Martial Arts Half-Saint like myself wouldn’t dare set foot there in my entire life."

"Ai, what a pity. If he manages to come back alive, I truly would like to have another match with him."

After a moment of lament, Zheng Qiankun let out a cold laugh and spoke to Chen Qingdi.

"Your master is a true powerhouse, without a doubt. I am merely someone he has defeated."

"I won’t make a fool of myself here any longer. Heh, I’ve really gotten old."

With that, Zheng Qiankun turned and left.

At that moment, Zheng Zhiyi was left completely dumbfounded. He shouted after Zheng Qiankun, "Grandpa, didn’t you say you were going to get revenge for me?"

"Why are you running away!?"

Zheng Zhiyi yelled frantically after him.

But hearing this, Zheng Qiankun didn’t even turn his head, simply calling back coldly.

"I see no need to risk the entire Zheng Family for you alone. Besides, you made this mess. As a member of the Zheng Family, you will naturally bear the consequences yourself."

After speaking, Zheng Qiankun walked away without a backward glance.

Zheng Zhiyi stood there, stunned, as if he had misheard. He couldn’t believe it.

He, the direct heir of the Zheng Family, had just been abandoned by its patriarch!

"Grandpa, I’m your grandson! Grandpa, you can’t do this to me!"

Zheng Zhiyi fell to his knees, crying out desperately in Zheng Qiankun’s direction.

Zheng Qiankun turned a deaf ear, while Chen Qingdi was thoroughly amused by this turn of events.

’So the old man is afraid of dying too,’ he thought.

’He knew he couldn’t afford to provoke me, so he abandoned Zheng Zhiyi in exchange for the Zheng Family’s peace?’

’Heh, just as I thought. The great families have always prioritized their own interests above all else!’

’Not an ounce of compassion. They’re exactly like the Chen Family was back then.’

"Stop shouting. Your grandfather has already abandoned you."

"I’ll give you two choices. First, kneel and apologize to my disciple."

"Second, I break both your arms and legs, and you live the rest of your life as a cripple."

"The choice is yours."

Chen Qingdi laid out the options, leaving Zheng Zhiyi to choose his fate.

’No matter what he chooses, I’m not letting him off that easily,’ Chen Qingdi thought.

By daring to touch someone under his protection, Zheng Zhiyi had crossed a line he could never uncross!

The only reason he hadn’t killed him yet was because he wasn’t done playing.

It didn’t mean Chen Qingdi *couldn’t* kill him!

"Choose quickly. You have three seconds."

"One."

"Two!"

"Thr—"

Just as Chen Qingdi was about to say "three," Zheng Zhiyi finally snapped out of it. He immediately fell to his knees before Xu Menghan and began kowtowing repeatedly.

THUD. THUD. THUD.

The sound of his forehead striking the floor echoed, each impact louder and sharper than the last.

Chen Qingdi savored the sound for a moment before walking over to Xu Menghan.

"You are one of my people," he said to her. "No matter what you do, you never have to worry!"

"Because I will protect you. Just do as you please. In this world, there is no one who can stand against me."

After saying this, Chen Qingdi turned and walked back into the clinic.