The World's Number One Medical Hall

Chapter Seventy-Two: Heading Out to Meet the Enemy

After Mo Bai's feat of slaying numerous heroes with a single move on that stormy night, he naturally no longer believed that Mo Bai was as weak and delicate as he appeared. However, Mo Bai's injuries were now so severe, unlike before.

Hearing that Mo Bai's words, though calm, clearly implied an intention to attack, Tie Xiong's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Sixth Master, your injuries have not yet healed; you must not be angry..."

Seeing his anxious expression, Mo Bai immediately realized that he had misunderstood, and waved his hand, saying, "Don't worry, I'm not going to fight them. Even if I wanted to, I would have to have the ability to do so."

"Sixth Master, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to raise the money and will not delay your recovery." Tie Xiong was still a little uneasy. The main reason was that before Mo Bai made his move last time, no one noticed anything amiss. He was also sickly, but he still made a sudden move. However, the result was that he almost didn't wake up. He couldn't bear to let Mo Bai take the risk again because of the mistake he made.

"I've already said it, there's no need to say these things again!" Mo Bai walked back to his chair and sat down, raising his eyes to look at Tie Xiong. Although his voice was calm, his will was evident.

Tie Xiong had no choice but to shut up and say no more.

Mo Bai then suppressed his imposing aura, his voice returning to its gentle tone as he softly said, "Don't worry, I know we are outnumbered and outmatched. But even without my Grandmaster cultivation, I am not truly at the mercy of others."

"Hmm?" Tie Xiong was somewhat puzzled. He scrutinized Mo Bai's face for a while before thoughtfully asking, "You...you plan to reveal your identity?"

Mo Bai paused slightly upon hearing this, then suddenly raised his gaze to sweep across Tie Xiong's face before lowering his head again. He picked up the teacup on the table, brought it to his lips, and said softly, "Tie Xiong, if the Longsword Society ultimately doesn't let your fellow disciples go, will they ask me to expose my identity to help them?"

"What?" The topic suddenly changed, and Tie Xiong was taken aback, but he quickly realized what Mo Bai meant. His expression immediately turned serious, and he said firmly, "Sixth Master, Tie Xiong swears with his life that several of my fellow disciples truly believed you were gone, which is why they did such things. Now they are filled with remorse and have no face to show anyone. We absolutely never thought of betraying you to save our own lives. If I have uttered even a single falsehood, I am willing to..."

"Enough!" Mo Bai interrupted softly, then raised his eyes, his expression also becoming serious. His voice lowered slightly as he said, "It's not that I don't trust you, but I need to make it clear to you. Indeed, as the dignified King Ming, if I were to reveal my identity, even if Physician Zhu has some abilities, taking him down would still be a piece of cake. But I can't do that. Do you know why?"

Tie Xiong shook his head, indicating that he did not know.

Having witnessed the events firsthand, even though Mo Bai didn't explain clearly, he still had some guesses. However, since it involved royal grudges, he couldn't say anything.

Mo Bai didn't mind, holding his teacup, and calmly said, "Actually, I originally wanted to hide my identity because I was injured and needed to recuperate, and I didn't want to get involved in those struggles. If it really came to that, I would just reveal my identity if necessary. But now that the Crown Prince has suddenly died, the situation is completely different. Now many people think I did it, after all, Lin Huayao is my father-in-law, and I am a young grandmaster. With the position of heir apparent vacant, many people will think I am the beneficiary. If I show myself, I will immediately become the target of public criticism. Not to mention the public opinion, the old party of the Crown Prince will not tolerate me. After all, they are the old party of the Crown Prince, and they are naturally afraid that if I really take the throne, I will launch a purge against them. Just them alone, with me..." Without any foundation in the court, he is simply impossible to deal with. This is only one reason. Furthermore, the country is currently unstable; chaos is inevitable after the Crown Prince's death. Many ambitious individuals are already restless. The Crown Prince is dead, but I, the young grandmaster of the royal family, am still alive. Regardless of whether I have the ability to inherit the throne, I am at least a figurehead among the princes. Therefore, many people hope I will also fall. If I fall, the struggle between the other princes will inevitably erupt, and the factional strife within the court will escalate dramatically. Those with ulterior motives have naturally been anticipating this day. Moreover, there is Shangqing Mountain. Rumors say that my status as a young grandmaster has aroused jealousy among them. Whether it's a rumor or not, it's a fact. For them, my death is better than my life.”

Mo Bai's words caused Tie Xiong's expression to change repeatedly. After all, he was not a person in politics. He saw a little, but his perspective was not broad enough. He only thought that Mo Bai was involved in royal grudges and was hiding his identity to prevent assassination again.

But unexpectedly, there were so many obstacles. In fact, it could be said that as soon as Mo Bai showed up, there was no chance of survival given the complex situation.

Warlords, court officials, and Taoist sects—everyone wanted him dead; just thinking about it was terrifying.

Mo Bai's voice remained calm: "Of course, this is only the downside. The dynasty hasn't completely collapsed yet, and I'm not entirely without support. At least the royal family wouldn't want me to die. However, my current health makes even resting difficult. If I were to actually enter this situation, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to hold on without someone assassinating me. Therefore, until I recover, I probably shouldn't show myself unless absolutely necessary."

Tie Xiong took a deep breath. He understood Mo Bai's meaning and said without hesitation, "Sixth Master, rest assured, we truly had no such intention!"

Mo Bai nodded. People's hearts are the hardest thing to fathom. It's difficult to guarantee that when the time comes, Tie Xiong or his fellow disciples might not ask him to do so. But they might still harbor resentment. Making things clear beforehand will give him some peace of mind and reduce future misunderstandings.

This also shows that Mo Bai truly appreciates Tie Xiong and doesn't want any estrangement to arise.

Seeing that he understood, Mo Bai didn't emphasize it again. Some things only need to be said once; saying them more would only make things worse. He put down his teacup and returned to the previous topic.

"Actually, aside from my cultivation level and my identity, it's not that I can really be bullied by anyone." A smile appeared on Mo Bai's lips again.

Tie Xiong was still reeling from Mo Bai's words when he heard him speak again. He looked up, puzzled, and asked, "You mean...?"

"Have you ever thought about why Dr. Zhu is so capable and has connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles?" Mo Bai asked.

"This..." Tie Xiong's eyes flickered for a moment, then suddenly he realized, his eyes gleaming brightly: "Medical skills!"

Mo Bai smiled and nodded, looking at Tie Xiong: "Speaking of background, what's easier to build one than a doctor? In this vast Pearl Province, there are no shortage of powerful and influential people. They also need to eat grains and other foods, and they will always encounter some difficult and complicated cases. What do you think?"

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The next day.

It was only early morning when Tie Xiong had already finished getting ready. Looking at Mo Bai, who was also dressed and standing at the window with a thin frame, he still looked a little worried: "Sixth Master, your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Should I come with you...?"

"No need. You already showed up yesterday. It would be inappropriate for you to stay by my side. Just do as I tell you to do." Mo Bai's voice rang out, calm yet unquestionable.

Tie Xiong's lips moved slightly, but in the end he didn't say anything more. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Mo Bai's retreating figure and said, "Then please take care!"

"Mm." Mo Bai nodded gently.

Tie Xiong turned and left.

Standing at the window, watching Tie Xiong's figure disappear at the inn's entrance, Mo Bai looked up at the sun in the sky, cheered himself up, and closed the window.

He turned around and walked out of the room.

Today, he will step into this world for the first time in a true sense.

Despite his thin physique, he felt no fear whatsoever, but rather was extremely calm.

Unlike Tie Xiong and his fellow disciples, they always stood at the bottom of society, always struggling to overcome the difficulties of the time. They were brave but helpless at every turn, and lived worse than dogs.

Mo Bai is different. Perhaps it is because, regardless of his past or present life, he was born to stand at a high level. His perspective and temperament are different.

Faced with difficulties, his attitude was different. He was still trying to survive, but he valued life more and his will to survive was more determined.

However, when facing enemies, he was able to face everything calmly, knowing when to retreat and when to fight. He had a clear grasp of himself, and there was no question of him being hesitant or fearful.

After leaving the inn and entering the crowd, amidst the hustle and bustle, Mo Bai couldn't help but smile. He walked towards a rickshaw: "Master, to Jishi Medical Clinic!"