Chapter 588 - 588: The Utterly Crushed Prince of the East

Jiang Xinghai merely smiled, a resolute glint in his eyes. "Prince of the East, are there really that many impossible things in your world? Don't make such a fuss. If you think you've still got it, by all means, give it another try."

The gentle yet provocative words made Cao Qing pause.

He clearly hadn't expected Jiang Xinghai to respond this way, but he quickly recovered, his gaze growing sharper. "Then I'll let you witness true power!"

With that, he threw another punch. A power far greater than before erupted in an instant, and he lunged toward Jiang Xinghai like a fierce tiger descending a mountain.

"Go, Father! Don't hold back this time! Teach him a lesson!" Cao Shan cheered from the side, growing excited.

His father had made a name for himself long ago; his strength was definitely not to be underestimated!

And yet, Jiang Xinghai had the audacity to look down on him!

He believed this one punch from his father would be enough to nearly kill Jiang Xinghai!

'However, Jiang Xinghai can't die just yet.'

'His grandson, Cao Can, still needed to be saved by Jiang Xinghai's medical skills!'

However, just as he thought Jiang Xinghai would be unable to withstand the blow...

Jiang Xinghai suddenly moved.

He was so fast that he became a blur to the onlookers.

Even Cao Qing, a man of comparable strength, could only see an afterimage flash by.

And just like that, the attack Cao Qing had believed to be invincible was effortlessly neutralized.

"How is this possible?!"

Cao Qing stared at Jiang Xinghai in disbelief. 'My strength far surpasses that of my peers. I even rank among the top experts! I have a top-thirty spot on the Martial Arts Hidden Dragon List!'

'And yet!'

'Now that I'm actually getting serious, I still can't even land a hit on this young man.'

Meanwhile, Jiang Xinghai gazed at Cao Qing calmly and stated, "Prince of the East, your power is indeed formidable, but your speed is simply too slow. Far too slow."

"My speed is slow?" Cao Qing's expression grew complicated.

Although he hadn't been defeated, Jiang Xinghai had effortlessly dodged his strongest attack. He had to admit to himself that his speed was indeed a bit slow!

"Do you think immense power alone is enough? You're mistaken. Power is merely the foundation. What's more important is knowing how to wield it. Otherwise, no matter how strong you are, you'll never defeat your opponent," Jiang Xinghai said coldly as he advanced step by step.

Cao Qing fell silent at his words. He knew Jiang Xinghai was right.

In his pursuit of power, he had overlooked the importance of technique. That was why he had been so easily bested by Jiang Xinghai.

Looking at the young man before him, Cao Qing couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

He had always been a man who let his strength do the talking, but now he was being lectured by a young man. It didn't sit well with him at all.

"I admit, you're right."

Cao Qing gave Jiang Xinghai a deep look, then cupped his fists. "I concede. I am willing to honor my initial promise. Not only will I abide by the three strict conditions Divine Doctor Jiang proposed, but from this day forward, the Cao Family will also submit to you, Jiang Xinghai."

"Father..." Cao Shan staggered abruptly.

'His father had actually conceded!'

"Get over here and apologize to Divine Doctor Jiang! Apologize for your initial rudeness!"

Cao Qing shot a glance at Cao Shan, his eyes conveying an order that could not be refused.

Not daring to harbor a single rebellious thought, Cao Shan steeled himself and trotted over. Bowing low, he said with the utmost respect, "Divine Doctor Jiang, I'm sorry. It was my fault for being arrogant and misjudging you. I'm truly sorry..."

As he spoke, he also looked at his son-in-law, Zheng Wuji. "Wuji, you come and apologize too!"

Zheng Wuji had been wanting to rush over and apologize to Jiang Xinghai ever since the moment Cao Qing conceded.

He hurried over. "Divine Doctor Jiang, at first we..."

"Alright, that's enough. There's no need to say anything more."

Jiang Xinghai gazed at the three of them, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Since the Prince of the East has conceded and is willing to honor his promise, go and handle things swiftly. In three days, I will pay a visit to your home and treat the child's illness."

"I will return home at once to handle it. I will certainly not disappoint you, Divine Doctor Jiang."

Cao Qing's old face flushed red. He gave a slight bow and left with Cao Shan.

He knew there was no turning back.

Since he was the one who proposed the wager for this match, he had to honor the outcome.

Otherwise, how could he, the Prince of the East, ever show his face again?

Furthermore, the pride in his very bones had been shattered by Jiang Xinghai's power, leaving him utterly crushed.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, your medical skills are miraculous and your martial arts are masterful. You truly live up to your reputation as a prodigy of the younger generation, a master of both Medical Martial Arts. Excellent, truly excellent!"

At this moment, Four-star Elder Tang, who had been watching from the side, walked toward Jiang Xinghai while applauding.

And the two women, Zhong Yunman and Nightingale, also walked toward Jiang Xinghai with smiles on their faces.

As for Patriarch Du, Patriarch Huang, and the other leaders, they also began to applaud and congratulate Jiang Xinghai.

In response, Jiang Xinghai just smiled humbly, raising his hands to gesture downward. "I am flattered by everyone's praise. It is truly gratifying. If any of you ever have need of me in the future, please do not hesitate to ask."

Everyone once again lavished him with praise.

Then, led by Four-star Elder Tang, everyone entered the banquet hall to continue enjoying the feast.

During the meal, everyone once again raised their glasses to toast and congratulate Jiang Xinghai.

If before they had respected Jiang Xinghai only for his medical skills, now they were utterly captivated by his combat prowess. A deeper, heartfelt respect began to grow.

A young prodigy, a master of Medical Martial Arts—there were only a handful of such people in the entire Dragon Country!

And they were all in the Imperial City.

Moreover, those few prodigies in the Imperial City who were called masters of Medical Martial Arts—both men and women—might have decent combat strength, but their medical skills were absolutely no match for Jiang Xinghai's.

Now that such a figure had appeared in Shanghai, they would naturally seize this opportunity to build a connection with him.

Jiang Xinghai didn't refuse anyone, returning each toast.

The banquet continued until three in the afternoon.

It lasted an hour longer than planned.

Finally, as the guests departed, only five people remained in the banquet hall.

Four-star Elder Tang, Four-star Jiang Xinghai, Three-star Zhong Yunman, Three-star Zheng Wuji, and Nightingale. The room grew quiet around the five of them.

"Zheng, go prepare a standard yacht. We're heading out to sea in an hour."

Tang Zhen looked at Zheng Wuji and added a solemn reminder, "You will pilot the boat. You are not to bring any subordinates."

"Yes, I understand!" Zheng Wuji nodded and left.

'He knew that Tang Zhen was preparing to set foot in Mirror Lake Manor!'

Before leaving, he glanced at Jiang Xinghai.

'This whole affair, all the painstaking effort from their superiors—it was all part of a plan centered around Jiang Xinghai.'

GASP!

Zheng Wuji didn't dare to imagine what other identity Jiang Xinghai might have. He quickly disappeared from the banquet hall.

"Nightingale, go get the car ready. You'll be driving," Tang Zhen said, turning to Nightingale.

"Understood." Nightingale nodded and quickly departed.

Only Tang Zhen, Jiang Xinghai, and Zhong Yunman remained.

"Jiang, you've been patient all day, haven't you? I hope you don't blame an old man like me for being so mysterious," Tang Zhen said, placing a hand on Jiang Xinghai's shoulder and taking a deep breath.

"Elder Tang, I know you have a meticulous plan. No matter how anxious I am, I have to be patient. In any case, I've already waited five years. I'm not in a rush." Jiang Xinghai naturally understood the meaning behind Tang Zhen's words. 'He's about to reveal the secrets of Mirror Lake Manor to me!'

'Whether his parents were alive or dead, whether they were still at Mirror Lake Manor... the truth was about to be revealed!'