Extraordinary Medical Saint in the City-Chapter 1038 - 1036: Expelled from the Sect!
"Congratulations, Clan Leader!"
Upon hearing the news, hundreds of thousands of guests erupted in chatter.
Amidst the chorus of congratulatory voices.
Everyone turned towards Lin Fan with eyes full of shock and surprise.
The ailment that even Hua Lao couldn't resolve was unbelievably dealt with by a mere ant of a Third Rank Saint Emperor.
And it seemed like an effortlessly easy task.
This was like a slap in the face for Hua Lao!
Hua Lao, who had never made a mistake before, was defeated by an ant?!
Everyone seemed to see Hua Lao's embarrassed face, feeling shame and awkwardness on his behalf.
If such a thing happened to them, they'd wish they could just die!
Utter humiliation.
An enormous disgrace!
Though victory and defeat are common in warfare, losing to a Third Rank Saint Emperor is simply unacceptable in any way.
Everyone felt that Hua Lao couldn't possibly accept defeat willingly; he would surely reclaim his dignity!
"You, you're giving me this thing?"
Hua Lao widened his eyes, his voice trembling slightly.
"Yes, as a token of gratitude."
Lin Fan smiled, neither arrogant nor humble.
"This... how can… how can this… no… no gain without hard work… I just..."
In his entire life, Hua Lao had never encountered a situation that made him so flustered.
He stammered, at a loss for words, not knowing what to say.
He wanted to decline with pride but also didn't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The Heart-eating Vine in Lin Fan's hand was something he could never find even in ten lifetimes.
His heart raced wildly; how could he not be excited?
Although he said this, his hands had already unconsciously reached out for the Heart-eating Vine.
He glanced at Lin Fan.
A calm smile, without a hint of condescension.
Hua Lao swallowed and shifted his gaze back to the Heart-eating Vine, never looking elsewhere.
It was within reach!
Just a finger's distance away!
He was about to touch the Heart-eating Vine he'd sought all his life but never seen.
Once he held it in his hands, it was his!
Without any effort, it would just fall into his lap.
But was it really that simple?
Suddenly.
An inquiry rose in Hua Lao's mind, but it was quickly dispelled by the temptation of the Heart-eating Vine.
To obtain the Heart-eating Vine, he was willing to give up everything!
Status.
Face.
Honor.
Reputation.
Titles.
All these seemed pale and insignificant before the Heart-eating Vine!
Everyone was puzzled.
Hua Lao's actions completely overturned their judgment and understanding!
The Sumeru Continent's greatest healer, bowing to an unknown Third Rank Saint Emperor!
That greedy, obsessed, and deferential demeanor, like a dog trying to amuse its master!
When had they ever seen Hua Lao with such an expression?
Today, their eyes were opened wide.
"What's Lin Fan up to? Pulling out a handful of dry grass from his chest to fob off Hua Lao."
"This is like shooing away a beggar!"
"Do you know better than Hua Lao? Look how he's smiling!"
"Can't understand... can't understand..."
"In any case, Lin Fan cured the Clan Leader's wife."
"But Hua Lao doesn't need to be so humble and subservient! Is the title of the Sumeru Continent's greatest healer shattered just like this?"
"That Lin Fan, his background must not be simple."
Liu Xi watched on the side, gritting his teeth.
From beginning to end, he held an inexplicable hatred for Lin Fan!
An utter loathing.
A discomfort, unwillingness, and annoyance arising from the depths of his heart!
What is a Third Rank Saint Emperor even worth?!
How dare he steal his master's thunder?
He doesn't even respect his master now.
Treading him underfoot, trampling unrestrainedly!
Liu Xi's expression twisted, veins bulging on his arms.
He harbored murder in his heart.
A vicious, ferocious look.
Just when Hua Lao was about to touch the Heart-eating Vine.
Lin Fan withdrew his hand.
Hua Lao watched in dismay as the Heart-eating Vine slipped away from his reach, his heart panicking!
He nearly burst out swearing!
"You!"
"Hua Lao." Lin Fan smirked with ill intentions, saying coldly, "I can give you this Heart-eating Vine, but I have a condition."
He knew it!
It wasn't that simple!
Hua Lao's eye twitched slightly, suppressing his anger.
"What is it?"
"I seemed to hear someone slandering me while I was treating the Clan Leader's wife. I'm not sure if I heard correctly?"
Swish!
Hundreds of thousands of eyes all turned towards Liu Xi.
Liu Xi felt as if tens of thousands of arrows pierced him, leaving him with nowhere to hide, injured all over.
Under millions of gazes, he felt extremely uncomfortable.
A wave of anxiety, his body unsteady.
Anger!
Intense anger!
He never expected Lin Fan would come at him!
Hua Lao's face turned an embarrassed red, glancing at Liu Xi, looking awkward and flustered.
He frowned deeply, his eyes murky.
"This wretched disciple is mischievous, fond of spouting nonsense to attract attention. Those words earlier were indeed his, but he did it to defend me. I hope Young Master Lin can be magnanimous, give me face, and not hold it against this wretched disciple."
After a moment of silence, Hua Lao spoke coldly.
Every word he chose carefully, with great deliberation.
He didn't want to give up the Heart-eating Vine, nor did he want to sacrifice his disciple.
But he didn't know Lin Fan wasn't one to follow the usual logic.
Generally, one would give Hua Lao some face, refute a couple of lines and let it go.
But not Lin Fan!
Those who slandered him, attacked him, insulted him!
He would return it a hundredfold!
He had to show those who saw him as an ant exactly who was the real ant, the real waste!
"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed, Hua Lao. I love to care about such things, to settle old scores. I don't like giving face to anyone. Anything I want to do, I will do! Anything I don't want to do, even at the cost of my life I won't do!"
"This..." Hua Lao clearly didn't expect Lin Fan to say that.
Not just Hua Lao.
The millions of guests in the main hall.
Mo Chen and Mo Ningxiang.
All were shocked to the core, covered in goosebumps.
Lin Fan was incredibly willful!
This was brazenly threatening and coercing Hua Lao, forcing him to choose one of two.
The Heart-eating Vine, or Liu Xi!
One could not have both the fish and the bear paw.
Hua Lao understood Lin Fan's meaning, his face pale, his expression gloomy.
Breath after breath.
Two breaths.
...
Ten breaths.
The main hall was silent, all waiting for Hua Lao's response.
"From this day forth!"
"Liu Xi, is expelled from the sect!"
"You shall never refer to me as Master again!"
"Between you and me, the master-disciple relationship ends here!"
Four sentences.
Deafening and resounding!
Every word like a clap of thunder, leaving everyone in the main hall dumbfounded and thunderstruck.
Lin Fan smiled.
A victorious smile.
Liu Xi's body swayed.
As if struck by a bolt of lightning from a clear sky!
His heart shattered into pieces, his soul leaping out of his body.
Wh... what happened... I... just sucked up a bit... how did I just... get expelled from the sect?!
"Master..."
"Speak no more! Bringing disgrace to the sect, expelling you is already my greatest mercy. From now on, don't call me Master!"
The crowd was astonished.
No one expected Hua Lao to expel his very own disciple over a bunch of dry grass!
Decisive and ruthless!
Liu Xi's mind was in chaos, buzzing loudly.
Suddenly.
His body began to tremble violently!
The snarled expression was frightening!
A shout of rage, fire bursting into the sky!
"Lin Fan! I'll kill you!"
