"Please extend your hand, young master."
Feng Qingheng complied, and Lu Qingwan took his pulse. She confirmed immediately that the person before her was indeed Feng Qingheng.
However, "Your body contains the Xiangsi Gu. Are you not aware of this yourself?"
"Gu?"
Feng Qingheng knew nothing of the Xiangsi Gu. Upon hearing the word 'Gu', his complexion changed dramatically.
"This young master has never had any dealings with witchcraft or curses. How could I be afflicted by Gu poison? Do not utter baseless slanders!"
"If you do not believe you have the Xiangsi Gu within you, have the medications you've been taking for venereal disease these past days shown any effect?"
Feng Qingheng's expression shifted slightly. "But your apprentice also said it was venereal disease. The medicine you previously gave him, which I took and saw some effect from, surely you aren't going to overturn his diagnosis as well?"
While venereal disease was an unpleasant term, Feng Qingheng found it far more acceptable than being afflicted by witchcraft or curses.
"He couldn't determine it and couldn't cure it, which is why he invited me. If he could have cured it, why would you have waited for me for several days?"
Lu Qingwan retorted irritably, "As for that medicine, it only temporarily alleviates symptoms. It works for any symptom of the same type, but whether the illness is cured or not, don't you have any idea yourself?"
He sought treatment yet lacked faith in her. If it weren't for the sake of little money, Lu Qingwan wouldn't have bothered to save him.
Fortunately, despite being foolish and suspicious, Feng Qingheng was also quite protective of his life.
After hearing Lu Qingwan's words, he finally learned his lesson. "This young master will trust you this once. How is this Xiangsi Gu to be dispelled?"
"There are two methods. If you know who placed the Gu upon you, go directly to that person. They should possess a specially formulated medicinal guide that can directly draw out the Xiangsi Gu. Combined with some ordinary medication, it can be dispelled.
Another method is for me to dispel it for you. However, this requires my unique secret technique, and you must cover your eyes. No peeking is allowed.
Otherwise, even if you wield immense power and seek my life, I will absolutely refuse to dispel the Gu for you."
Feng Qingheng, inherently suspicious, hesitated upon hearing that he needed to close his eyes and not witness the dispelling process.
Lu Qingwan did not rush him. After a moment of silence, he agreed, "Very well, you shall dispel the Gu for this young master. I promise not to peek."
"Good. If that is the case, please sit up and cooperate with me in dispelling the Gu."
Lu Qingwan felt reassured and gave Meng Tang a look. The latter quickly ran out to find a cloth to cover his eyes.
Unexpectedly, Feng Qingheng said with difficulty, "This young master has unfortunately injured his waist and cannot sit up.
I request the divine doctor first treat my waist, and then proceed with dispelling the Gu."
Lu Qingwan decisively replied, "Treating the waist injury is possible, but that comes with a separate fee."
Even through his thick cloak, Lu Qingwan could feel the almost burning rage emanating from him.
Lu Qingwan's lips curved slightly. "Little one, do you really think I'm a reincarnated saint? My title as 'Little Demoness' wouldn't be earned if I didn't drain your coffers!"
"Very well. How much do you want?"
Feng Qingheng gritted his teeth, but between money and his life, he chose his life.
If news of his affliction with witchcraft and curses were to spread, forget about the throne, he might not even be able to retain his current princely title.
"I need to examine it first to determine the cost."
Lu Qingwan reached out and touched Feng Qingheng's waist. Her inspection shocked her.
His entire rib cage was shattered. "Did you roll over a stone mill? How did your ribs shatter so uniformly?"
"Enough with the nonsense. Can you treat it?"
"I can, but the consultation fee is this much."
While Feng Qingheng's eyes were not yet covered, she held out her fair palm.
"Five thousand taels of silver?"
Feng Qingheng felt a wave of relief. Five thousand taels wasn't much.
Lu Qingwan, however, chuckled. "Dream on! Five million taels. Not a single tael less, or I won't treat you!"
"Five million taels, plus the cost of the medicine and dispelling the Gu. You've already earned twenty million taels from this prince. Are you robbing me blind!"
Feng Qingheng, likely infuriated, threw off his cloak, revealing his true face.
"See clearly who this prince is! You dare to extort this prince? Have you grown a pair of bear hearts and leopard livers?"
"Extortion is not something I dare, but Your Highness Prince Chen, why don't you go out and ask? In this entire Great Gan dynasty, besides me, who else can cure your shattered ribs and your body hollowed out by the Xiangsi Gu?"
He remained composed, showing no surprise at facing a reigning prince.
Feng Qingheng's face turned ashen, his clouded eyes fixed on him. "You knew it was this prince all along?"
"My apprentice mentioned that you flashed the token of Prince Chen's residence the first day you arrived, and the grand escort you had upon entering. It would be truly difficult for me *not* to know."
Seeing that his identity had been discovered, Feng Qingheng not only didn't get angry but felt a hint of pride.
"Since you know it's this prince, then treat the illness well. In the future, your benefits will not be lacking."
Lu Qingwan looked at him with a placid expression. "I do not need future benefits. I only require my consultation fee."
"You..."
Feng Qingheng was so enraged he wanted to get up and strike, but his body was heavily injured and he had a fever. Every movement caused pain.
"Fine. You want money, right? I will pay. Once cured, your consultation fee will not be lacking."
Lu Qingwan, however, continued to provoke him. "I apologize, Your Highness, but with your attitude, I find it hard to believe you will pay the consultation fee after I cure you.
My requirement is to receive the consultation fee first, then treat the illness."
"You are pushing your luck!"
Feng Qingheng roared, "Do you believe I will have your Bai Xing Lin dismantled immediately!"
"Your Highness is welcome to dismantle it. After it's dismantled, my humble Bai Xing Lin will have a reigning prince buried with it. A profitable venture, wouldn't you say!"
Her resolute, nonchalant demeanor infuriated Feng Qingheng. Yet, Feng Qingheng actually fell for her tactic.
"Fine, you have guts. This prince will pay the consultation fee, but if you fail to cure this prince, you just wait and see!"
With that, he angrily summoned his attendants and hurried back to his manor to fetch the silver notes.
Lu Qingwan chuckled softly. "That's more like it. Cooperate a little, and it will be better for yourself.
Meng Tang, come in and assist me!"
As she spoke, she jabbed a needle in, and Feng Qingheng lost consciousness.
With the experience of saving Lu Zhenting last time, Lu Qingwan discovered that even without bringing out the instruments, as long as she touched the patient's pulse, the spatial laboratory could provide all the patient's data.
The medical records were organized with the same precision as if Lu Qingwan had written them herself.
Therefore, Lu Qingwan prepared the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medicine, handed them to Meng Tang, "You do it. Prepare the medicine and give the injection."
"I... Master, I dare not!"
Meng Tang wanted to try, but the person before him was a reigning prince. If anything went wrong, his life would be forfeit.
"I am here, and your Mistress is also here. What are you afraid of?"
Lu Qingwan shot him an irritated glance. "Once this opportunity passes, there won't be another. With you like this, how will you expand Bai Xing Lin?"
After a dose of motivational speech, Meng Tang's spirits rose.
"Master, please don't say any more. I'll do it!"
Following the content of the book, and combined with Lu Qingwan's previous demonstrations, he prepared the medicine, administered the injection, and pushed the drug. The entire process was executed flawlessly.
Then, a large blister formed on Feng Qingheng's back.