"How did you know?" Ye Chong's expression changed drastically.

Xu Ke replied, "Check the surveillance footage yourself later."

Actually, Xu Ke's initial caution wasn't because he was afraid of Ye Chong. He was more concerned about being spotted and stopped by some small-time thugs. As for what he'd done, that couldn't be hidden. After all, the bar had surveillance. A simple investigation would show that he had spent a long time in the restroom.

But his original plan was simple. He was only there to get evidence from Yuk Dalong proving the Li Family was behind everything. As long as Yuk Dalong didn't come forward and accuse him of assault in the restroom, Xu Ke would basically be in the clear.

After all, you can't say it's a crime for me, Xu Ke, to spend ten-odd minutes in a restroom, can you?!

As for whether Yuk Dalong would talk, the man was probably still preoccupied with whether he was going to die from poisoning.

But Xu Ke hadn't expected the delightful surprise Yuk Dalong had provided. This was what gave him the idea to provoke Ye Chong and see what would happen.

Seeing Ye Chong's uncertain and conflicted expression, Xu Ke waved a hand dismissively. "Anyway, you'll give it to me. You have to, whether you want to or not. Otherwise, I can't mess with Ye Fan, right?"

"Besides, this matter is inconsequential. At worst, it just makes him look inhumane for sending a reporter after me. That won't affect your Ye Family's interests. On the contrary, it gives you a chance to ridicule Ye Fan within the family and undermine his influence."

"It's a better deal for you, no matter how you look at it."

After he spoke, Ye Chong's eyes grew dangerous. "You're deliberately steering my thoughts in this direction, trying to make me feel like I have nothing to lose. But you definitely have a hidden agenda."

"Are you plotting something else against the Ye Family?"

In response, Xu Ke shot back, "When have I ever hidden the fact that I want to annihilate your entire family?"

Ye Chong was speechless.

He thought about it in silence for a moment and had to admit that releasing the recording wouldn't cause much of a stir. As for whether people in the family would think he was eavesdropping on Ye Fan and blame him for it...

Impossible!

He had made Yuk Dalong install the listening device precisely so that Yuk Dalong could be the scapegoat one day. Releasing the recording wouldn't jeopardize his act of playing Ye Fan's good little brother.

Thinking of this, Ye Chong realized...

This situation actually benefits me the most.

After a long pause, he finally managed to ask, "Then why are you helping me?"

"Because I want to see your Ye Family descend into chaos," Xu Ke said coolly.

"And you think I would help you create chaos?"

"Don't you want to bring down Ye Fan?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow.

Ye Chong fell silent. He was tempted. He knew cooperating with Xu Ke was like making a deal with the devil, but he couldn't deny that the offer was alluring.

At that moment, a knock came from the door.

KNOCK. KNOCK.

It was Ye Dexian. He was urging them to wrap up their conversation.

"Let's get on with the treatment, then," Xu Ke said with a nod.

Ye Chong hesitated. "...Alright."

...

The two men's conversation had been swift, thanks to Xu Ke's direct approach. But for Ye Dexian, waiting outside the door, every second felt like an eternity. That was why he had been so eager to interrupt.

Soon, Xu Ke walked over and opened the door.

"Hurry up, no more talking," Ye Dexian said, rushing in impatiently. Behind him followed Wang Wu and the doctors Ye Dexian had brought.

Xu Ke took the case of Silver Needles and opened it. Then, he walked directly to Ye Chong. "Close your eyes," Xu Ke said calmly. "We can't use anesthesia, so this might be very painful. But you must listen carefully to my guidance."

Ye Chong slowly nodded.

At the same time, a strange feeling surged through him. Just a few dozen minutes ago, Xu Ke had destroyed his Dantian. Now, Xu Ke was about to heal him.

It was simply too bizarre!

The two doctors standing to one side looked on with grave expressions, their eyes filled with deep skepticism. In fact, while Xu Ke and Ye Chong were talking, the two had repeatedly urged Ye Dexian to send Ye Chong straight to the hospital.

His True Qi was leaking, his Dantian destroyed.

Could it really be repaired with just Silver Needles? Such a thing was completely impossible.

In their opinion, Ye Dexian had simply lost his mind. But they were helpless. They couldn't sway Ye Dexian, who was like a drowning man clutching at straws. Therefore, they stood ready to perform emergency treatment on Ye Chong at a moment's notice.

...

As for Ye Dexian, he knew how ridiculous it was to ask Xu Ke to save his son. But maybe it was Xu Ke's claim of having held back against Ye Chong, or perhaps it was how Xu Ke had instantly diagnosed his kidney condition. Either way, despite knowing it was impossible, Ye Dexian couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope.

Besides, if this failed, Ye Chong would just continue to suffer the consequences of a ruined Dantian. But as for Xu Ke's life... he was determined to take it. He had already made up his mind.

...

"Begin," Xu Ke said.

The next moment, the True Qi inside him surged forth, channeling into a Silver Needle.

Strike, Xu Ke commanded silently.

The Silver Needle, guided by Xu Ke's energy, immediately found its mark on Ye Chong's body.

"Focus your Qi," Xu Ke instructed Ye Chong.

Ye Chong immediately closed his eyes and focused his Qi.

Like a flock of birds returning to the forest, several Silver Needles flew into Ye Chong's body, sinking in halfway.

At this sight, the two doctors, who had been standing by with grim expressions, ready to perform first aid, found their eyes widening instantly.

This... What kind of needling technique is this?! It's as smooth as flowing water, like the work of a god!

The two of them nearly fell to their knees right then and there.

Meanwhile, Ye Chong's eyes flew open in shock as he stared at Xu Ke. Because at that very moment, he could feel his shattered Dantian showing signs of reforming.

This... This is impossible!

"Focus," Xu Ke said, his expression unchanged.

Ye Chong quickly closed his eyes again, but he couldn't quell the storm of astonishment raging in his heart.

What... what kind of medical art is this?

At this time, Ye Dexian stared at Xu Ke, his face a mask of seriousness. He couldn't understand what was happening, so all he could do was pretend. He quietly approached the two doctors. "Is there a problem?"

Hearing this, the two doctors whipped around and snapped angrily, "Quiet!"

Ye Dexian was left speechless.

What was that supposed to mean?

The doctors immediately turned back to focus on Xu Ke's movements.

Good heavens... This has to be the legendary Medical Saint in the flesh!

The two were already lost in a state of endless worship, leaving Ye Dexian standing to the side, completely bewildered.

What is going on?! Didn't I bring these two here myself? How do they suddenly seem like spies planted by Xu Ke?

...

While Xu Ke was treating Ye Chong, Wang Qiya and Zhou Yi Yi were already in Mai Qing's car, driving away.

In the car, Zhou Yi Yi's expression was grim.

"Yi Yi, what's wrong?" Wang Qiya asked, finally noticing her friend's expression after a few moments of collecting herself.

Mai Qing was at the wheel, so Wang Qiya was alone in the back with Zhou Yi Yi.

"Don't you think Xu Ke is very strange?" Zhou Yi Yi asked, looking at Wang Qiya.

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