Chapter 1446: Family Vendetta

Chapter 1446: Chapter 1446: Family Vendetta

As Wang Manzi stepped onto the wooden stairs, the medicinal smell became even stronger.

In a short while, the two reached the second floor of the attic. Surprisingly, the door to this second floor had three locks on it, and it seemed like it hadn’t been opened for a long time.

Out of curiosity, Lin Tian glanced a few more times. Wang Manzi explained, "Oh, there are extremely rare medicinal herbs inside. To prevent theft, we put on so many locks. The interior of the second floor is reinforced with steel plates, so if anyone tries to break in forcefully, they’ll just fall into traps."

Lin Tian nodded slightly, not asking further questions. Even if he asked, the old man might not tell him the truth. Why bother?

According to Wang Manzi, Wang Shi was on the third floor of the attic, where there was great natural light and potted plants, providing a suitable recuperation environment.

Upon entering Wang Shi’s room, the concentration of the medicinal smell was even stronger, even pungent. This Wang Shi had clearly become a ’medicine jar.’

Seeing Wang Shi again, Lin Tian almost couldn’t recognize him.

The last time he saw him was in the Luoyan Dock’s medicinal warehouse. Back then, Wang Shi was wearing a black night suit, strong and muscular, with black hair and a naturally intimidating presence. But now? He was wearing a loose white garment, his facial muscles sagging, hair white, and his face full of spots as if he had aged twenty years.

Various instruments were connected to Wang Shi’s chest and wrists, and he wore an oxygen mask. If not for the slight rise and fall of his chest, Lin Tian could have declared him dead.

The reason Wang Shi had become like this was entirely because of Lin Tian. Back then, there was no choice; Wang Shi wanted to kill him, and when two tigers fight, one will get hurt. This was also the root of worsening relations between the Wang Family and Lin Tian.

As soon as they entered the room, two women and a man approached them.

Lin Tian immediately recognized the three as members of the Wang Family, as they were all wearing the Wang Family’s robes, exuding the presence of Martial Artists.

"Greetings to the ancestor," said the woman in front, who seemed to be around forty with well-maintained skin. The pair behind her looked to be in their early twenties.

Wang Manzi nodded gently and then said, "This is Mr. Lin, who will later take a look at the Patriarch’s condition."

Then, Wang Manzi said to Lin Tian, "This is Wang Pingzhi, the Wang Family’s best female Hua Tuo in medicine. The two behind her are her disciples, who have been taking care of Wang Shi for the past six months."

Wang Pingzhi’s gaze never left Lin Tian. She looked at Lin Tian’s face, expressionless, and said, "I know Mr. Lin, Zhao Xuefeng’s direct disciple, with high medical skills."

"Thank you," Lin Tian responded with a smile.

"I also know you’re the reason our Patriarch has been bedridden for half a year, still hovering between life and death," said Wang Pingzhi in a neutral tone, more like stating a fact, but with an undertone of accusation.

Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit awkward, as being confronted with the truth can make one uncomfortable.

Wang Manzi gently frowned, saying, "Don’t be rude!"

"Yes," Wang Pingzhi replied respectfully, though the malicious look in her eyes toward Lin Tian remained, "Ancestor, I have to say what’s been on my mind."

Wang Manzi glanced at her expression, knowing what she wanted to say. He frowned and shouted, "Hold it in!"

"..."

"Report to Mr. Lin on the Patriarch’s physical condition, as detailed as possible," Wang Manzi said.

"Yes," Wang Pingzhi replied respectfully, glancing at her female disciple and taking a small notebook from her hand.

Wang Pingzhi opened to the first page of the notebook and said, "The Patriarch was shot at close range in the chest, the bullet piercing through and taking organ tissue with it, creating a small flesh cavity. If it weren’t for the Patriarch’s deep inner strength and solid external strength, he might have died on the spot. Later, he was brought back to the Wang Family for rescue, and the Life-Extending Seven-Colored Flower’s bud was used to save his life."

"Three months later, the Patriarch’s condition deteriorated again. The chest cavity began to hemorrhage heavily, his breath weakened, and he started suffering severe hair loss. The rescue that time lasted three days. From that day onward, the Patriarch’s condition worsened. At first, we hoped for the Patriarch’s recovery, but later, even extending his life became extremely difficult. Yesterday, the Patriarch’s condition worsened again, and our rare medicinal herbs are almost depleted, and at this rate, he won’t last much longer."

As she continued, Wang Pingzhi’s anger was hard to suppress. Her eyes reddened as she glared at Lin Tian, as if she wanted to bite a piece off him.

Lin Tian was unfazed and said, "I was at fault for what happened. If I hadn’t injured the Wang Patriarch during the struggle in the medicinal warehouse, my body would have gone cold long ago."

Wang Pingzhi clenched her fists, inner strength flowing, her nails piercing the notebook in her hand. With a face full of anger, she said, "Then you have no right to treat the Patriarch’s illness! I don’t trust you!"

This is what Wang Pingzhi had been holding in. She’s that straightforward and can’t hold back.

Lin Tian is directly responsible for Wang Shi’s living hell! What right does he have to treat the Patriarch? Does he have good intentions?

In Wang Pingzhi’s eyes, Lin Tian didn’t even have the right to step through the Wang Family’s door, much less stand here.

Wang Manzi frowned, speaking in a deep voice, "Pingzhi, watch your attitude! I asked you to report the Patriarch’s physical condition, not to say these things!"

"But he..."

"Enough, stop talking. Now report the Patriarch’s specific condition, and you can leave," Wang Manzi said in a deep voice.

Lin Tian smiled and said, "I understand. Your Wang Family’s cohesion is strong, with everyone viewing me as family hatred. I won’t mind."

Wang Pingzhi was still unconvinced, eyes wide, breathing heavily through her nostrils. But she didn’t dare to go against Wang Manzi.

Just as Wang Pingzhi was about to report, Lin Tian glanced at Wang Shi’s complexion and said, "The Wang Patriarch’s condition changes every moment. I think it’s best if I personally examine him now."

Upon hearing this, Wang Pingzhi snorted heavily and said, "You better not."

Wang Manzi’s face darkened. What’s Wang Pingzhi trying to do?! Before, it was arranged for Wang Sijing to serve him tea to make peace with the Wang Family. And now this? Isn’t she just stirring up trouble?!

"Enough! You can leave now. Without my permission, none of you may enter," Wang Manzi said with a dark face. It was evident that he was very angry.