Chapter 267: Butler Lu

Before her eyes, Zhang Xuan had completely changed his appearance, looking exactly like Physician Bai Chan lying on the ground. If she hadn't seen him put on the clothes with her own eyes, she would have suspected that this Physician Bai had a twin brother.

She had heard of disguise and impersonation before, but in Mo Yu's view, it was just a trick; with caution, one could surely spot the flaws. Yet the scene before her completely overturned her understanding.

In the blink of an eye, he became another person without any flaw... How did this guy do it?

Could it really be... the profession of impersonator?

According to ancient lore, among the middle nine professions, there was an incredibly heaven-defying one called the impersonator. Although it didn't enhance combat ability, it allowed one to impersonate anyone they had seen, leaving no trace of flaw—the best method for hiding and escaping.

However, this profession had long disappeared into history, and no one had ever seen it. She had only heard about it from some elders' conversations, thinking it was a legend. She never expected... it actually existed!

Medicine, beast taming, alchemy, master teacher...

She thought these were already the limits of this young man, but unexpectedly, there was also impersonation!

An ordinary cultivator might spend a lifetime and still not master one, but he knew everything...

Does your family sell professions? Otherwise, how could someone under twenty learn so many?

How could there be such a freak in this world?

The key point is, even if he's a freak, if he followed the rules, it would be fine, but he... doesn't play by the rules!

Previously, she only thought this guy was irritating with his words, making people choke with anger. She never dreamed... his actions were even more ruthless!

At the Beast Hall, he took away the fierce beast she had painstakingly tamed—she endured it. This time, he knocked out Physician Bai with one punch, making her bear all the blame...

I just came to help—who did I provoke?

With this blame on her back, how could she still take the physician assessment?

Thinking of this, Mo Yu felt a maddening impulse.

"Let's go!"

Ignoring Mo Yu's tangled expression, Zhang Xuan prepared himself and strode toward the direction of Grand Physician's mansion.

The Heaven's Path Impersonation Art allowed him to change his muscles and bones at will, not only making his appearance similar to Physician Bai Chan but also disguising his voice perfectly, making it hard to distinguish.

It was because of this reliance that he decided to impersonate rather than take the assessment.

As for whether this would offend the Physician Guild, he wasn't worried at all.

After all, this Mo Yu was a princess. If she couldn't handle such a small matter, what a joke!

Besides, impersonating the other was only to meet Grand Physician and smoothly ask about the location of the Poison Hall—not to do evil, so it was harmless.

"Damn it..."

Seeing that the other had already walked out of the alley, Mo Yu gritted her teeth and chased after him.

Now that she had been dragged into the water, even if she wanted to deny it, she couldn't. She could only go all the way to the dark.

"Finding a physician badge is easy, but when you meet Grand Physician later, I'll see what you say if you can't explain!"

Some physicians were skilled in treating humans, others in treating beasts. This guy treated the Howling Heaven Beast with ease, but treating humans might not be as smooth.

If he couldn't cure the illness, what use was meeting Grand Physician?

The two walked forward, and before long, they arrived again at Grand Physician's mansion.

The guards were still stationed outside, seemingly knowing that Grand Physician wouldn't see anyone. Many people stood around discussing, but no one dared to step forward and hand in a visiting card.

Adjusting his attire, Zhang Xuan mimicked Physician Bai Chan's walking style from memory, then walked toward the gate.

"Look, another one seeking death!"

"Heh heh, several clueless ones have already been beaten to death today. This guy still dares to come—he really doesn't know his place!"

"Let's watch the show. He'll probably be poisoned to death without even knowing it!"

Seeing him stride inside, the surrounding crowd gloated.

Countless people wanted to visit Grand Physician every day. Rushing in like that—wasn't that asking for death?

"Stop right there!" The guard raised an eyebrow and blocked the way.

"I am a physician!" Zhang Xuan took out his badge.

"A physician?" The guard glanced at it and immediately shook his head: "Sorry, our mansion only receives physicians of two-star rank and above!"

"Only receives two-star and above?" Zhang Xuan was stunned, almost spitting blood.

Hearing that old man say any physician could enter, he had rushed to find a badge, not expecting such a requirement.

Even if time allowed, where could he find a two-star physician badge?

One-star physicians were mostly at the Acupoint Unlocking or Tongxuan realm, easy to handle. Two-star physicians were basically Zongshi-level experts—even if he wanted to snatch one, he wouldn't dare!

"Please go back!" The guard stepped forward and made a gesture for them to leave.

Hearing this and seeing the guard's action, Mo Yu knew there was no hope of entering. She was about to turn and leave when she saw Zhang Xuan clasp his hands behind his back and raise an eyebrow.

"How dare you!"

He exuded an undeniable authority: "I, Bai Chan, am indeed a one-star physician, but who says a one-star physician can't treat patients?"

Mo Yu felt darkness before her eyes.

A one-star physician could indeed treat patients... but your one-star badge is fake—where do you get the confidence?

Your nerve is too bold!

Didn't you see what just happened? This could get people killed!

His heart clenched; she almost regretted coming with this guy.

"A one-star physician can treat illnesses, but..."

The guard clearly hadn't expected such a tough stance from a mere one-star physician. He was taken aback and was about to continue when the middle-aged man opposite waved his hand and said in a tone laced with accusation: "Did those two-star and three-star physicians who went in before cure your master's illness?"

"Well..."

The guard was stunned.

In the past few days, many two-star and three-star physicians had come, but so far, they couldn't even figure out what illness the master had, let alone treat it.

"Badge rank doesn't represent true skill. If you delay your master's treatment, can you bear the responsibility?"

Zhang Xuan raised an eyebrow and said sternly: "Why not let us through and let us in!"

"This..."

The guards exchanged glances, uncertain for a moment.

Although higher-ranked physicians generally had higher skill, there were also some who were capable but hadn't taken the rank exams.

What if this guy really had skill but was turned away? If the master blamed them, who could bear that?

But the rule also said that one-star physicians couldn't be let in. For a moment, everyone was conflicted.

"What's going on?"

As they were at an impasse, a voice sounded, and a middle-aged man walked out.

"Steward Lu!" Seeing him, the guards bowed simultaneously.

"What's the matter?"

Stepping out of the gate, seeing Zhang Xuan and Mo Yu standing not far away with guards blocking them, Steward Lu frowned.

"This Physician Bai Chan is a one-star physician..." the guard quickly explained.

"A one-star physician? Chase him away!" Steward Lu waved his hand.

As the steward of the Great Pill King, he had seen many two-star and three-star physicians; a lowly one-star was beneath his notice.

"But he said... if we delay the master's treatment, no one can bear the responsibility. He seems confident he can treat the master..."

The guard hesitated.

"What big talk!" Snorting, Steward Lu turned to look at Zhang Xuan, his eyes full of disdain: "You say you can treat the master's illness? Even many two-star and three-star physicians dare not boast. Where do you get your confidence!"

The guards didn't know about the master's illness, but he knew it well. Even several three-star physicians in consultation couldn't figure it out. What could a mere one-star physician know?

"You don't need to worry about where I get my confidence! If you don't believe me, let's make a bet!"

Zhang Xuan looked over.

Steward Lu raised an eyebrow, a hint of contempt in his eyes: "Bet what?"

"If you throw a punch at me, I'll know what illness you have!" Zhang Xuan clasped his hands behind his back.

"Nonsense! Steward Lu is strong and healthy; what illness could he have?"

"Clearly talking nonsense. I've seen many three-star physicians, and they all use various diagnostic methods. I've never heard of diagnosing illness through boxing!"

"Putting on airs. Just chase this kind of person away!"

The guards all shouted at once.

Mo Yu on the side felt her face burning, almost wanting to dig a hole and jump in.

Physicians diagnose by looking, listening, and asking, then carefully examine and diagnose. She'd never heard of diagnosing by boxing... Did he think they were monkeys? Turn a couple of somersaults and you'd know if there was a problem...

She had thought this guy cured the Xiaotian Beast and really knew a lot about medicine with high skill, but after all this...

You're not diagnosing a person; you're diagnosing a beast!

Beasts can't talk, so you usually have to move them around to see where the injury is. Asking Steward Lu to do the same—do you need to first confirm if he's a beast?

Besides, the one who's sick is the Great Pill King. Why are you asking his steward...

"You..."

Steward Lu often dealt with physicians and naturally knew that only when treating beasts did one use boxing or move limbs. His face flushed with anger. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a blur and a fist came straight at him.

"How dare you!"

Seeing a one-star physician dare to throw a punch at him at the Great Pill King's gate, Steward Lu's face darkened as if dripping blood. He flipped his hands to meet the attack.

"You're asking for death!"

"What nerve!"

The guards hadn't expected Zhang Xuan to be so bold. With a clatter, weapons were drawn, murderous intent filled the air, and some even held poison in their palms, ready to throw at any moment.

Whoosh!

Before Steward Lu's palm could make contact, the physician who had ambushed him had already retreated to his original spot, hands clasped behind his back, expression calm, as if he had never moved.

"Men, seize him!"

Steward Lu shouted.

No matter what the other party intended, Red Lotus City was the Great Pill King's territory. Here, if you dared to act recklessly, whether you were a one-star or two-star physician, even a prince or princess, it was useless!

"Seize me?"

Zhang Xuan shook his head and looked at the middle-aged man: "If Steward Lu feels that his nightly asthma is bearable and nothing serious, I'll leave now without you having to make a move."

"What did you say?"

Steward Lu was stunned, his face suddenly turning pale.