Chapter 1778 - 1777: A Man of His Word

"Leave the old gentleman's problem to me!"

Given such favorable conditions, Tang Rao immediately patted his chest and agreed, following the principle of not letting a good deal pass by.

"Dad, did you agree to let Tang Rao freely come and go from Central Island?"

Rao Linger was happy. Her father's agreement meant Tang Rao would often be by her side, and they would get to see each other frequently.

"Of course, but I've also promised him that whenever he comes to Central Island, you should not bother him."

The last words felt like a steel needle piercing Rao Linger's heart. She felt a pain in her chest, almost spurting a mouthful of blood.

"The old master is more understanding; just for your words, I'll save your father's life too."

Tang Rao was about seventy to eighty percent confident. Even though he agreed, he was sure he could snatch the old man's life back from King of Hell.

"Do you have to boast that big? First, you make my dad agree to your unfair terms, then you make him agree that I can't disturb you, and even though you don't know medicine, you pretend to be impressive. Do you really think you can cure my grandpa that way?"

The thought of him embarrassing himself and delaying the illness was daunting.

Rao Linger's lack of knowledge about Tang Rao's medical skills was the basis for her remarks.

"I'm really sorry; I don't have much talent, but medical skills are just barely presentable. Watch closely, and I'll perform for you," Tang Rao said.

Tang Rao never had to prove anything to anyone. Could there be a better proof than curing the old gentleman?

"Then I'll trouble you to take a look at my father."

The old man gestured in invitation. Tang Rao walked directly to the old gentleman, inspecting him thoroughly, noting his current stable aura and not-so-pale complexion, which was far better than Tang Rao had expected.

Insufficient qi, empty Dantian, Tang Rao first tried administering a seventh-grade Qi Replenishing Pill, using water from Illusion City's river to help the old gentleman swallow it.

"A seventh-grade Elixir Pill?"

Being a discerning person, it only took the old man a glance and a whiff to know the pill's quality.

"There's no time to make eighth-grade Elixir Pills for now, so let's settle for this. If it's ineffective, we'll think of something else."

Tang Rao's focus was solely on the old gentleman, inadvertently revealing his ability to make eighth-grade Elixir Pills.

He thought he might have said too much, potentially giving something away. In fact, it wasn't just Rao Linger who doubted his words, thinking Tang Rao was bluffing. Even the old man was skeptical about Tang Rao's claim of crafting eighth-grade Elixir Pills.

"Tang Rao, do you see those clouds in the sky? Do they look like the bull you just blew up there?"

Rao Linger wasn't sure how to describe it, and her comment immediately provoked laughter.

"It does look like a bull up in the clouds, but I wasn't the one who blew it up there. And by the way, let me laugh at your ignorance; only ignorant people believe that nothing is possible."

It's because Rao Linger sometimes said such 'adorable' things that Tang Rao would mock her playfully. With others, he wouldn't even spare a glance.

"Hmph, say what you want."

After all, talking nonsense doesn't cost anything or break any laws. If Tang Rao wanted to boast, let him.

Tang Rao patiently waited for the old gentleman's body to change. If his calculations were correct, the old man's awakening was just a matter of time.

Lying in bed, the old man's cooled body began to warm, even feeling a faint heat. That once empty Dantian gradually filled, the Qi Replenishing Pill's energy rekindling sparks inside, giving Tang Rao the confidence to use it for treatment.

This time, Tang Rao's gamble paid off.

The old gentleman's glazed eyes began to clear, and his bony fingers twitched slightly.

"Family Head, the old gentleman seems to be responding."

The old man's focus was solely on when his father might recover, absentmindedly overlooking his father's small movements.

It took a servant's reminder to refocus him.

Right then, the old man's hand twitched twice more.

Was this genuine revival?

"Dad, are you alright? Is it like last time, or is there any discomfort?"

The Family Head, so authoritative in the Rao Family, turned into a different person in front of the old gentleman. Tang Rao finally understood why, in power-centric Central Island, the old man retired so early, passing the title to the Family Head.

Despite retiring, the Family Head wouldn't suffer. Whether in power or not, he always cared for the old gentleman, an unchangeable lifelong trait.

"Nothing serious, just ate too much chili and didn't expect it to feel this uncomfortable. Did I survive another close call?"

The old gentleman held some lingering concerns. He had aged and reached a point of accepting life and death, yet who willingly prefers death when life is possible?

"Thanks to Tang Rao, he revived you. See if there's any discomfort. If not, I'll arrange for someone to take care of you. This time, you can't refuse your son's offer."

"I'm just an old bag of bones, halfway into the ground. Why waste so much time on me?"

The old gentleman may regret not living up to the achievements of his capable son. He knows his body well, recognizing that without his son's diligent care, there might have been no telling how deep the grass on his grave would be.

"What nonsense! You've always been my father. As long as you live well, I'm willing to do anything!"

Gripping his father's hand tightly, the Family Head's face and gaze overflowed with genuine concern.

"I've never done anything grand in this life, never expected heaven would favor me with such a filial son. I am truly contented."

Tearing up at their emotions, the sound of the abacus in Tang Rao's heart clicked clearly.

"Old man, I went through great lengths to cure your father. Does the promise you made still stand?"

He had promised Tang Rao in front of many people, as a man, as the head of the family. His word would be honored, wouldn't it?

"Of course, I stand by my words, definitely."