C4 I Want to Repay the Debt

Faang Yu reached into his bosom and produced a set of silver needles.

He then proceeded to remove Old Master Su's clothes.

Turning to Su Haoran, Faang Yu instructed, "Help the elder up."

Su Haoran nodded and assisted Elder Su to a sitting position.

Lin Xueqing, Su Ningshang's mother, gave Faang Yu a scornful look, her eyes brimming with contempt as she whispered under her breath,

"Putting on quite the show, aren't we? Does he truly believe he can heal the old man?"

With a silver needle in hand, Faang Yu channeled his Genuine Qi into it, causing it to emit a faint silver glow.

Witnessing this, everyone wondered if their eyes were playing tricks on them.

A martial artist, by absorbing the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth, refines their body and cultivates a unique force.

This force, known as Genuine Qi, is only produced by those who have attained the Innate Stage.

Faang Yu swiftly inserted the silver needle into Old Master Su's body, rotating it thrice clockwise and twice counterclockwise with incredible speed, using both hands in a blur of motion.

Despite the rapid pace of his acupuncture, Faang Yu's technique was precise and steady, each needle expertly hitting its mark on Elder Su's acupoints.

The Genuine Qi surged into Elder Su's body, revitalizing his vitality and gradually drawing the toxins together.

Su Haoran and his family watched in awe at Faang Yu's masterful acupuncture skills.

Setting everything else aside, Faang Yu's technique alone was nothing short of extraordinary.

Within a mere minute, the blackness on the old man's face visibly receded, replaced by a healthy flush.

The old man, previously struggling to breathe, now inhaled and exhaled with much greater ease.

After another two minutes, Elder Su's body was adorned with 108 silver needles, and his expression had shifted from one of agony to one of relief, as though he had been liberated from immense suffering.

Faang Yu quickly removed the needles and extended his hand, "Bowl!"

Su Ningshang promptly passed the bowl to Faang Yu.

In that moment, Faang Yu concentrated his Genuine Qi into the palm of his hand.

"Thump!"

A dull thud echoed.

Faang Yu's palm had firmly struck the old man's spine.

"Ptuh!"

The old man's body jolted, and a mouthful of dark green blood sprayed forth.

In that moment, Old Master Su's expression was one of profound relief and peace.

Faang Yu spoke calmly, "Elder Su will awaken in two minutes."

The onlookers eyed Faang Yu with skepticism in their gaze.

Yet, as swiftly as they came, the two minutes elapsed.

Not a second more, not a second less, Elder Su's eyes slowly opened.

"How can this be!"

Upon witnessing the scene, the Su family trio exclaimed in astonishment.

They had not anticipated that Faang Yu could actually heal Elder Su.

At that moment, Su Haoran regarded Faang Yu as if he were a creature of myth.

So young, yet with the might of a Houtian warrior, and possessing such miraculous healing abilities.

It was well-known that Elder Su's ailment had stumped countless renowned medical experts.

But now, before Faang Yu, the seemingly insurmountable illness had been effortlessly resolved.

Elder Su's eyes fluttered open, revealing a glint of bewilderment.

"Have I passed away?" Elder Su asked slowly.

"Dad! You're not dead, you're alive!" Su Haoran cried out with fervor.

Surprise flickered in Elder Su's eyes before he regained his composure.

"Help me to my feet..."

Elder Su requested.

Without hesitation, Su Haoran assisted Elder Su to stand.

Surveying those around him, Elder Su's eyes sparkled with delight, "Is that you, Yu?"

He recognized Faang Yu instantly.

Despite his advanced years, Elder Su's memory was sharp; he remembered Faang Yu from a photograph taken when he was eighteen.

Seven years had flown by, and while Faang Yu had changed little, he now carried an air of maturity that had replaced his youthful naivety.

"Grandpa Su, it's me," Faang Yu said with a gentle smile.

Gazing into Elder Su's benevolent eyes, Faang Yu allowed himself a rare moment of warmth.

He fondly recalled childhood days when Fang Quan had taken him and Elder Su on a month-long excursion.

Time had flown by, and nearly twenty years had passed, yet Faang Yu still held a vivid memory of the benevolent elder.

"Dad, we owe Faang Yu a great debt for saving you this time. I shudder to think what we would've done without him," Su Haoran expressed with heartfelt relief.

Old Master Su's eyes met Faang Yu's, a shimmer of appreciation glinting within.

"While treating you earlier, Grandpa Su, I took the liberty of helping you regain your strength. I'll write up a prescription for you. Take it daily as instructed, and you should recover fully," Faang Yu explained.

"Much obliged!" Old Master Su's gaze lingered on Faang Yu, growing fonder with each passing moment.

The look in his eyes was not that of someone observing a mere junior. Faang Yu read the old man's thoughts like an open book.

"Grandpa Su, my visit isn't solely for your treatment; it's also to discuss my marriage with Ningshang..."

Su Ningshang's reaction was immediate and fervent upon hearing Faang Yu's words.

Before Faang Yu could finish, Su Ningshang cut in sharply, "Faang Yu, let me make myself clear—I will never marry you. My father has already promised to annul the engagement. Don't presume that curing my grandfather gives you any moral leverage over me. I refuse to consent to this marriage!"

Despite Faang Yu's success in healing Su Zhenhua, to Su Haoran, Su Ningshang, and Lin Xueqing, he was nothing more than a rustic from the borderlands. They believed he had endured too much hardship in the military and now sought a comfortable life in Diannan City, leeching off the Su family's prosperity.

Moreover, Faang Yu had once forced Su Ningshang to kneel and beg him, an act she found utterly unforgivable.

Faang Yu simply nodded, his demeanor detached, as if the entire affair was of no consequence to him.

"Canceling the engagement is possible..." he stated calmly.

"What?" The Su family was collectively taken aback, their faces etched with astonishment. They had braced for an argument, not for Faang Yu to acquiesce so nonchalantly.

Lin Xueqing, sensing an underlying motive, eyed Faang Yu with suspicion and began, "Faang Yu, are you perhaps trying to..."

"I don't want any compensation. Consider it my decision to break off the engagement..."

Faang Yu cut Lin Xueqing off mid-sentence.

Once again, everyone was taken aback. Su Ningshang's face soured in an instant.

It was clear that Faang Yu had never given a second thought to their engagement.

Despite being the esteemed and beautiful CEO of the Su family, the pride of Diannan City, and the daughter of the family, Su Ningshang felt utterly disregarded by Faang Yu, as if she were no more than air to him.

She was unable to elicit even the slightest emotional response from him.

With a grimace, Su Ningshang inwardly questioned her worth: Am I really so insignificant? So beneath his notice?

Faang Yu addressed Su Zhenhua directly, "Grandfather Su, if you're in agreement, then let's settle it. Rest assured, calling off the engagement won't impact the friendship between our families..."

Su Zhenhua gave a gentle smile, his gaze landing on Faang Yu. "Before we get into that, Faang Yu, I want to remind you that in my youth, I was a comrade of your grandfather's. I saved his life not once, but twice!

You've healed me, which could be seen as repaying one of those life debts on behalf of your grandfather. But there's still the second life debt. As Faang Quan's grandson, could you honor that debt by repaying it in kind?"

Faang Yu nodded. "Grandfather Su, you're too gracious. It's only right for me to honor my grandfather's debts. If you have any requests, please state them. As long as it's within my power, I will fulfill them!"

"In that case," Old Master Su said, his eyes gleaming, "marry Ningshang as a way of repaying that kindness!"

"What?"

Su Haoran, Su Ningshang, and Lin Xueqing were all visibly confounded by Old Master Su's proposal.

Su Ningshang, in particular, was seething, her face flushed with embarrassment. What an absurd way to repay a debt!

He saved Faang Yu's grandfather, and now Faang Yu must repay him by marrying his stunning granddaughter.

But who was truly repaying whom in this scenario—Faang Yu or Su Ningshang?

Su Ningshang's pride and self-esteem were severely wounded. Was she really so insignificant?

"Grandfather, what are you saying? What's so great about this country bumpkin? He's nothing more than a barefoot doctor with a bit of martial prowess. You talk him up, but I have no desire to marry him!" Su Ningshang protested vehemently.

"Silence!" Old Master Su erupted in fury, his voice booming. "Ningshang, to marry Faang Yu is a blessing our Fang ancestors have bestowed upon us over several generations. You don't realize how fortunate you are! You should be overjoyed at the prospect of marrying Faang Yu!

"If you spout any more nonsense, you can leave the Su family. And don't expect any sympathy from me, your grandfather, when I disown you as my granddaughter!"

"Grandfather, how could you!" Su Ningshang was so upset by Old Master Su's words that she was on the verge of tears.

In Diannan City, Su Ningshang was the dream goddess of countless admirers, with a legion of suitors vying for her attention. Yet now, in the eyes of Old Master Su and in the presence of Faang Yu, she felt utterly trivial.

Old Master Su might not have known the full extent of the Fang family's background, but he was no fool. He could sense their profound and mysterious power. He was aware that his success in elevating the Su family to the upper echelons of Yundian Province's elite wasn't solely due to his own skill.

For decades, Old Master Su had faced insurmountable troubles that somehow always resolved themselves when all hope seemed lost. It was only later that he discovered it was Faang Yu's grandfather, Fang Quan, who had been his silent benefactor.

Fang Quan, from his remote position at the frontier, could effortlessly clear any obstacle in the Su family's path in Diannan City. The Fang family's influence was indeed immeasurable. Yet, this was something Su Ningshang and the others were completely unaware of.

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