The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine

Chapter 669: Chapter 669: The Eccentric Zhong Pengfei!

Just as Xia Ying, Zhou Mi, and Miao Erfang were captivated by the unfathomable apparition, it finally vanished. Huang Xiaolong regained his original appearance, his face bearing a mischievous smile.

The temple was still dilapidated, but it took on a new feel. What kind of feel, you ask?

It was as if a clear spring was flowing through the body, providing a sense of detachment, tranquility, and comfort for anyone standing within it.

“This… Little Long… how did this…” Xia Ying knew something had happened in the temple, and it was certainly connected to Huang Xiaolong, but she could not grasp what it was, and had to ask.

“Well…” Huang Xiaolong laughed. “It’s hard to explain clearly. In simple terms, this temple is now under my management. It has become the only temple on Earth still possessing divine power. All the dead in Dong’an City, their souls can line up here to enter the underworld. I can also unravel any supernatural events that happen in Dong’an City.”

Xia Ying, Zhou Mi, and Miao Erfang were somewhat left in the dark.

However, for Huang Xiaolong, he wouldn’t care less about managing a temple.

It wasn’t that interesting.

Just then!

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Golden light surged up from the ground once again, enveloping the whole temple.

The next second, countless ghosts materialized within the golden light!

These ghosts held different tools in their hands and started working on the temple’s renovation.

Clang clang, thud thud – echoes of their work filled the air.

“Uh…this… this…” Xia Ying, Zhou Mi, and Miao Erfang were once again frozen into stupefaction.

The ghosts worked efficiently.

Just in an hour’s time, the derelict temple completely transformed!

Experiencing earth-shattering changes!

Red walls, glazed tiles, bluestone ground. A large, pitch-black plaque was hung outside the temple with three gilded characters – “City God Temple”.

The temple became spotless, pure, and pristine. Standing inside brought about a feeling of transcendence, bathing in divine light, giving rise to a sense of devout worship. The previous desolation and ruin had been entirely swept away.

Compared to this temple, the so-called famous mountains and ancient temples were simply worlds apart!

After finishing their work, the ghosts with their ghostly aura drilled back into the ground, returning to the underworld.

At the same time, in Dong’an City, from all sides, especially at funeral homes and hospitals, countless souls began to surge towards the temple.

They were arranged in an orderly manner, not causing any chaos, and calmly entering the temple. Simultaneously, a black stairway appeared in the center of the temple leading downwards, seemingly to the underworld.

“Just wait, I’m calling my daughter to come out!” Su Manhan said, making a phone call to Zhan Nanqing right in front of the security guard, “Nanqing, I’m outside the research institute now. The security guard is stopping me from entering; hurry up and come out.”

“Mom, why did you come? I’m working right now, really.” Zhan Nanqing answered the call; everyone around her was busy working, and she couldn’t just abandon her work.

“I’ve told you before, I’m very curious about what kind of person Professor Qiao really is, so I came today.”

Zhan Nanqing was shocked, could it be that her mom wanted to force her way in and that’s why the security guard stopped her?

Thinking of this, Zhan Qipei, fearing Su Manhan might cause trouble, quickly excused herself with a word to Qiao Jing and hurried out from the research institute.

Upon exiting, she saw Su Manhan confronting the security guard. Seeing her mother in this state gave Zhan Nanqing a headache, “Mom, why did you come?”

“See! My daughter came out. Can I go in now?” Su Manhan raised her chin and said to the security guard as soon as she saw Zhan Nanqing come out.

The security guard glanced at Zhan Nanqing but still didn’t speak.

“Oh come on, why won’t you let me in! My daughter is here now!” Su Manhan frowned.

“Mom, other than the staff, no one is allowed to enter the research institute casually.” Zhan Nanqing pulled Su Manhan aside and gave an apologetic look to the security guard.

Really, her mom was such an embarrassment!

“How about you sneak me in? I just want to have a look,” Su Manhan whispered.

Zhan Nanqing’s suspicion was confirmed. She had signed a confidentiality agreement at the institute; she absolutely could not reveal any information about Professor Qiao, “The security guard is right here, how am I supposed to sneak you in?”

“Wait until Professor Qiao comes out, then you can just secretly tell me, it won’t be a problem. Besides, I’m your mom, I won’t tell anyone else and make it difficult for you,” Su Manhan whispered, glancing secretly at the people around.

Zhan Nanqing didn’t even have to think before she refused, “I’ve already told you that I signed a confidentiality agreement; no matter what you say it’s useless, I won’t tell.”

Su Manhan’s face turned hues of anger; her daughter had been raised in vain.

“If you won’t tell, then I’ll just guess. I’ll stay here all day today; I don’t believe I can’t wait until Professor Qiao comes out.”

After Su Manhan said this, it just happened to be the time for the research institute to close. Su Manhan stared with wide eyes, scrutinizing every person coming out from the institute.

In her mind, Su Manhan ruled out the few old professors who had just come out; she had seen them before. @@novelbin@@

Not too much later, Su Manhan spotted an unfamiliar face walking out of the research institute.

Su Manhan immediately grabbed Zhan Nanqing and asked excitedly in a low voice, “Is it this man? I haven’t seen him before; is he Professor Qiao?”

As she spoke, Su Manhan scrutinized Zhan Nanqing’s expression in the dim light, trying to catch any trace of a clue on Zhan Nanqing’s face.

But Zhan Nanqing didn’t cooperate in the slightest, “I need to get back to work.”

“No way! You stay right here with me.” Su Manhan grasped Zhan Nanqing’s arm tightly, preventing her from leaving, “Could it be this woman?”

Su Manhan inquired about the female professor who came out.

Zhan Nanqing ignored her.

After the random guessing, Su Manhan saw Qiao Jing’s figure and her face showed utter contempt.

She directly passed by Qiao Jing, looking at the person behind her; anyway, Professor Qiao couldn’t possibly be Qiao Jing.

Zhan Nanqing chuckled inwardly, Mom, the person you think is least likely is actually Professor Qiao.

Su Manhan’s eyes lit up at the sight of Xu Hongzu, and she excitedly grabbed Zhan Nanqing, pointing to a certain man, “Is it the man beside Elder Xu? He must be Professor Qiao, right?”

No sooner had she finished speaking than Qiao Jing and Xu Hongzu walked past the two of them.

Qiao Jing glanced indifferently at Zhan Nanqing, then looked toward Su Manhan and asked, “Was it this matter that had you rushing out just now?”

“Yes…” Zhan Nanqing’s attempt to apologize to Qiao Jing wasn’t completed before she was forcefully interrupted by Su Manhan.

“What does it matter to you what Nanqing does? She is Professor Qiao’s personal assistant; do you have any say over her?” Su Manhan’s face was filled with disdain for Qiao Jing.

Zhan Nanqing’s expression became extremely weird and complex, tugging at Su Manhan’s clothes with an unsightly face, “Mom, please stop talking.”

“What am I saying that’s wrong? Nanqing, I’m speaking up for you, ah. Qiao Jing isn’t Professor Qiao, what are you afraid of? With her kind of country girl who came from the countryside, being able to step into the institute was something she must have begged and prayed for!”

Su Manhan proclaimed haughtily.

Upon hearing Su Manhan’s sarcasm, a change appeared on the normally indifferent and aloof face of Qiao Jing. She slightly raised her delicate brows, “Yet you can’t even manage to get through the door of the institute, can you?”

The cold expression on Qiao Jing’s face deeply agitated Su Manhan, making her words even more unpleasant.

“Hah! That’s because Professor Qiao hasn’t met me yet; she would definitely let me in. Besides, I am Mrs. Zhan; you’re just a bumpkin! What high ground are you pretending to have?” Su Manhan blustered, puffing up her cheeks despite the swell.

Xu Hongzu, having heard Su Manhan insulting Qiao Jing, was already stewing with discontent. Had it not been for the fact that they were at the entrance of the institute, he would have already erupted.

Now—

He completely ran out of patience!

“Su Manhan, let me tell you, if you continue to talk to Xiao Jing like that, I’ll have someone throw you onto the street, believe it or not?”

“Don’t bother with her; let’s go have lunch.” Qiao Jing had no intention of wasting more words on Su Manhan and turned to leave.

“Xiao Jing, wait a moment.” Xu Hongzu called out.

It was then that Qiao Jing stopped in her tracks, crossing her arms and waiting for Xu Hongzu, “Don’t be too long; I still need to go grocery shopping.”

“Su Manhan, is this the way people from the Zhan Family speak? Every single action you take affects the face of the Zhan Family.” Xu Hongzu’s face turned quite stern with authority when he spoke, “If what you just said to Xiao Jing were to be known by the other noble houses, what do you think would happen?”

“Never mind the other noble houses, my Xu Family would think the quality of the Zhan Family members is generally low.”

He regarded Qiao Jing as his own granddaughter and would absolutely not tolerate anyone randomly insulting her.

Moreover, Qiao Jing’s capabilities were even a level below his, Xu Hongzu!

Su Manhan was choked by Xu Hongzu’s words, opening her mouth but not daring to retort.

She knew very well that her status was not as high as Elder Xu’s. If she caused a conflict with Elder Xu, it would mean causing a conflict with the Xu Family, and the repercussions would be significant!

Zhan Nanqing saw the situation deteriorating and nearly wanted to find a hole to crawl into. If her mother ever found out that Professor Qiao was Qiao Jing, the look on her face would be worth seeing.

And now, she was still Qiao Jing’s assistant. If this commotion continued, she was sure not to benefit from it, “Mom, just stop, let’s go.”

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“Zhong Pengfei, he truly is much stronger than Zhong Pengzhan…” Huang Xiaolong mused thoughtfully. “Descendants of Zhong Kui…this could be troublesome. But, it should be fun, too…”

He ended the call.

Huang Xiaolong continued chatting with Xia Ying, Zhou Mi, and Miao Erfang.

“We were talking about Zhong Kui,” Huang Xiaolong chuckled. “Since Zhong Kui’s descendants are involved, let me tell you a little about Zhong Kui’s origin. There are some secrets about him that are not documented in any historical records.”