Chapter 130: Divine Imperial Physician, Do You Qualify!

"Brat, it's you again!"

Jia Lang tightly clenched his fists and took a decisive step forward. "Hey you, brat surnamed Ling, I was the one who found this treasure first!”

When Lin Xian'er saw Ling Feng seize the square-shaped vessel before anyone else, a hint of satisfaction arose within her, yet she couldn't shake off a sense of foreboding.

Jia Lang, a prominent figure in Hanwu County, and Ling Feng, not one to be trifled with, posed a formidable threat to each other. If they were to engage in a fight...

Lin Xian'er slapped her forehead in frustration. Nevertheless, she could only sigh quietly, realizing that if the situation deteriorated any further, her last resort might be to seek assistance from her teacher, hoping that it would be enough to pacify Jia Lang.

Unconsciously, Lin Xian'er had already begun to regard Ling Feng and herself as companions.

Ling Feng didn't even bother to raise his eyes, his expression indifferent as he said, "Step aside."

"I'll say it once more: this treasure was discovered by me first. If you relinquish it now, I can overlook your previous rudeness!" Jia Lang maintained a cold tone as he reiterated.

Observing the unfolding situation, Ouyang Yu swiftly approached Jia Lang's side. With a brief glance, he assessed Ling Feng, noting his current cultivation level at just the Qi Formation Realm. Though a trace of disdain flickered in his eyes, he maintained a composed and courteous demeanor as he addressed Ling Feng, "Esteemed guest, I am Ouyang Yu, the young master of the Treasure Pavilion. It was indeed Mr. Jia who first discovered this item. I kindly ask that you return it and choose another."

"Of course, as a gesture of apology from our Treasure Pavilion, I'm prepared to offer you compensation for your inconvenience."

"

Oh?

" Ling Feng finally lifted his gaze, a faint smile curling his lips. "Alright, give me five million crystal coins, and I'll let go of this item."

"F-Five million!"

The declaration startled everyone nearby.

This is nothing short of daylight robbery!

"Sir, your demand is rather impudent!" Ouyang Yu gritted his teeth as he spoke.

"If you've got no money, don't pretend to be a big shot and stand up for others." Ling Feng sneered. "Just step aside and don't block the way."

"You!" Ouyang Yu's eyes blazed with anger. His voice took on a colder tone as he retorted, "If you don't want to behave properly, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Brother Ouyang, there's no need to waste words on such a despicable character." Jia Lang sneered coldly. With a swift motion, he retrieved a bag of crystal coins from his pocket and flung it onto the ground. "I'm purchasing this item. As for you, you can get lost!"

"Very well! The young master here agrees to sell it to Mr. Jia!" Ouyang Yu swiftly grasped the situation, chuckling heartily. "Fellow guest, now that this item belongs to Mr. Jia, it would be wise for you to refrain from causing any further disturbance. Otherwise, don't be surprised if we at the Treasure Pavilion resort to employing some reasonable measures."

"

Tsk tsk tsk.

" Ling Feng shook his head with a smirk. "Who do you think you are? You agree? Did you even ask for my consent?"

"In our territory, do you really think your consent matters?" Ouyang Yu's eyes flashed with coldness. "Looks like you're in for a lesson today: refusing our offer comes with consequences!"

"The Ouyang family's territory,

huh?

" Ling Feng sneered. "Go and call your family head out; I have something to discuss with him!"

"The family head?" Ouyang Yu's eyelids twitched. "Bold! Who are you, to think you have the qualifications to meet the head of my Ouyang family!"

The nearby guests were also taken aback.

While the Ouyang family in Hanwu County might not boast the same prominence as the three major families, they still wield considerable influence. How can such a brat have the qualifications to meet the head of the Ouyang family?

"Qualifications?" Ling Feng reached into his bosom and took out the token of the divine imperial physician personally carved for him by the sect leader of Cangqiong Sect, saying lightly, "I wonder if the divine imperial physician of the empire is qualified?"

"The divine imperial physician?" Ouyang Yu's eyelids twitched as he scrutinized the token in Ling Feng's hand. Though unable to confirm its authenticity, none within the empire would dare to impersonate the divine imperial physician.

"Goodness! T-This is indeed the token of the divine imperial physician!"

Among the guests appraising the treasures nearby, some were astute individuals who, upon seeing Ling Feng's token, immediately exclaimed in astonishment.

"Goodness, how can there be such a young divine imperial physician?"

"I heard that the youngest divine imperial physician in the empire is Sun Siyi, the descendant of the Daoist Medical Family. Why is this divine imperial physician called Ling Feng?"

"Perhaps he's just a little older than Sun Siyi, but still, he seems remarkably young for a divine imperial physician!"

"

Tsk tsk tsk,

I never thought I'd encounter a genuine divine imperial physician here!"

Lin Xian'er also looked at Ling Feng with incredulity. She had speculated that Ling Feng might have some remarkable background, but she had never imagined that he would also be a divine imperial physician.

Within the empire, no more than a hundred individuals could possess this token, and wherever they went, martial artists held them in high esteem.

Given that the path of martial arts was fraught with strife and combat, nobody dared assert that they would never face injuries or illnesses. When it came to treating the injuries of warriors, only a Daoist physician was deemed capable.

Therefore, unless there was some deep-seated enmity, few would willingly offend a Daoist physician, let alone a divine imperial one.

"

Ah,

so you're Godlike Physician Ling. A pleasure to meet you!"

"I am the head of the Li family in Hanwu County. Today, it is truly an honor for me to have the chance to witness the brilliance of Godlike Physician Ling."

...

Guests rushed forward to greet him, their expressions filled with respect as they sought to establish connections with this emerging talent among the divine imperial physicians.

"

Hmph,

he's just a mere country doctor. Being a divine imperial physician doesn't make him all that impressive."

Observing the deferential treatment Ling Feng received from the surrounding guests, Jia Lang couldn't shake off his irritation. With a cold demeanor, he remarked, "Brat, don't think you're special just because you carry the title of divine imperial physician. You're nothing more than a Qi Formation Realm waste. This is Hanwu County, my turf. Even if you were a dragon, you'd have to yield to me!"

"Mr. Jia, your words are uncalled for. How could you address Godlike Physician Ling like that?" Before Ling Feng could respond, the other guests immediately stepped in to rebuke Jia Lang.

"Mr. Jia Lang, I have some acquaintance with your father. Consider me an elder to you. If you don't want to cause trouble for your father, it would be wise to apologize to Godlike Physician Ling!"

"Jia Lang, while your usual indulgence may be overlooked, today's antics must cease. Otherwise, we, as your elders, may find it necessary to offer you a lesson on behalf of your father!"

"You all!" Jia Lang was so infuriated that he almost spat blood. Most of the guests surrounding him held significant standing in Hanwu County, often addressing him with endearments like 'Nephew' or 'Young Master Jia'. Yet now, they all seemed to align themselves with Ling Feng!

A slight curve formed at the corner of Ling Feng's lips. He hadn't expected the 'divine imperial physician' badge to wield such influence. No wonder Sun Siyi, who claimed to be the 'youngest divine imperial physician in the empire', had swaggered about with such arrogance while brandishing this token.

"What's the matter? Have your ears stopped working?" Ling Feng calmly stowed away the token and said, "Go bring the head of the Ouyang family over."

"

Um...

" Ouyang Yu hesitated, feeling the weight of his family's strict rules. If this situation escalated and reached the ears of the head, revealing that he had disclosed the treasure's location to Jia Lang would bring dire consequences upon him as the young master.

"Brother Ouyang, what's there to fear?" Jia Lang's eyes gleamed with a fierce resolve. "I've never backed down from anyone in my life! Today, regardless of your status as a divine imperial physician, I'll make sure to give you a proper lesson!"

With a decisive snap, Jia Lang closed his folding fan and began channeling his internal true qi, ready to fight Ling Feng.