Leng Yi was lost in happy thoughts, completely unaware that the beauty he coveted had started calling her husband after being saved by Yang Feilong.
His previous embarrassing display was also now common knowledge. He wondered if he would still be so pleased with himself if he knew the truth.
Before long, everyone had gathered on the second floor. Since they didn't know which room Yang Feilong was in, they waited in the conference room, with only a few people lingering in the hallway.
The treatment itself wasn't that long, but the conversation lasted longer than the procedure.
"They're out, they're out!" someone shouted.
Instantly, everyone in the conference room rushed out.
"Daughter, are you alright?" Xi Yingtian hurried over, his face filled with concern.
"I'm fine, it's just that Feilong is utterly exhausted!" Xi Mengru glanced back at Yang Feilong, who was slumped in a chair in the room behind them, looking utterly defeated. She couldn't help but find it amusing; the act was too convincing, even fooling herself.
"Divine Constable Yang, thank you for saving my daughter's life. How about letting my daughter repay you with herself?" Xi Yingtian was so excited that he almost blurted out his inner thoughts, but he forcefully swallowed them back. Although his daughter was breathtakingly beautiful, the divine constable's fiancée was also very attractive, and he'd heard he had several other stunning girlfriends. Would someone like him even be interested in his daughter?
"There's no need to be polite. Mengru and I are friends. When a friend is in trouble, I'll save them even if it costs me my life!" Yang Feilong waved his hand weakly and said, "Alright, you all go about your business. Let me recover for a while."
"Yes, yes!" Xi Yingtian readily agreed.
At this moment, many people also noticed Yang Feilong's piteous state inside the room. His pale complexion and his inability to move suggested that the treatment was incredibly taxing on his spirit and energy.
And how exactly had he performed the treatment?
"I'll go and look after my fiancé and let him rest properly," Li Yufei said at this moment.
Everyone naturally parted to make way for Li Yufei.
Li Yufei was somewhat worried. Was this treatment really so draining?
With a soft thud, the door closed after Li Yufei entered.
In reality, Xi Mengru had also entered to accompany Yang Feilong. However, seeing the gazes of everyone on her and recalling Yang Feilong's instructions, she felt a pang of sadness. Their relationship couldn't be revealed yet, which was quite frustrating!
"Daughter, how are you feeling now?" Xi Yingtian asked repeatedly.
"I'm fine now," Xi Mengru said with a light laugh.
Her smile was incredibly sweet at this moment.
Many people were mesmerized by her beauty.
"So, what did Divine Constable Yang say? Can your illness be completely cured?" Xi Yingtian asked nervously.
If it could be cured, then his daughter wouldn't be a cause for concern anymore. Even if Yang Feilong wasn't interested, eligible young masters, even those from ancient martial arts families, would likely be vying for a marriage alliance with them.
"Yes, it can be completely cured, but it will require two or three more treatments!" Xi Mengru nodded.
Her words caused a stir.
"This illness can be cured?"
"Is Divine Constable Yang's medical skill that high?"
"My heavens, this is incredible!"
"If this gets out, won't it be incredibly lucrative?"
"Lucrative? Didn't you see how Yang Feilong was almost drained after just one treatment for Xi Mengru? Clearly, saving someone isn't easy."
"It's a pity that this treatment also causes considerable harm to Feilong. He mentioned that it seems to be a method of treatment that consumes lifespan!" Xi Mengru said with a somber voice, though she felt incredibly ashamed as she said it.
She lowered her head while speaking.
"This Divine Constable Yang is willing to expend his own lifespan to treat Xi Mengru? This, this is too devoted!"
"Didn't Yang Feilong just say they are friends?"
"Since Divine Constable Yang is risking so much, shouldn't Xi Mengru repay him with herself?"
Leng Yi's face turned pale as he listened, muttering curses inwardly. "Damn it, what nonsense are they spouting? Doesn't he know Xi Mengru is my intended woman?"
He considered Xi Mengru his personal property. Whether he could overcome the humiliation he suffered today depended on whether he could obtain Xi Mengru. Moreover, the Xi family was very keen on a marriage alliance with his Leng family. As long as Yang Feilong had no intentions towards Xi Mengru, who else could pose a threat to him?
Of course, he had to act quickly. As the saying goes, strike while the iron is hot; linger, and you might miss your chance. Although his Leng family was an ancient martial arts family, they were of the middling sort. One Yang Feilong could easily manipulate their entire clan.
"I'll go and propose tomorrow!" Leng Yi decided.
Just then, Xi Mengru spoke again, "Dad, let's go back. Divine Constable Yang said he would come to our house to treat me again in a few days."
"This, is it appropriate to leave so abruptly?" Xi Yingtian hesitated.
His daughter was out of danger today, and there was hope for a complete cure in the future. This was an immense kindness, and any amount of money would be a fitting reward.
"It's fine, if you want to express your gratitude, you can do so when Divine Constable Yang comes to our house for treatment!" Xi Mengru said.
"This, alright then!" Xi Yingtian nodded.
"Mengru, I'll come to your house to see you tomorrow!" Leng Yi approached them with a smile as he saw the father and daughter preparing to leave.
"Divine Constable Yang said that I need a quiet environment to recuperate for the next few days," Xi Mengru replied with a cool expression.
"This... then I'll come in a few days!" Leng Yi's expression stiffened slightly, then he smiled again.
Call me the adaptable Young Master Leng.
He was unaware that Xi Mengru found him utterly repulsive. She had previously thought he was a decent choice, but compared to Yang Feilong, he was worse than dog excrement.
In any case, Xi Mengru couldn't be bothered to spare Leng Yi another glance.
"Dad, let's go!" Xi Mengru said to Xi Yingtian again.
"Okay!" Xi Yingtian nodded.
Then he addressed everyone, "My apologies, everyone. My daughter's condition has just stabilized, so I must take my leave."
"Boss Xi, please attend to your daughter."
"Boss Xi, your daughter's health is paramount!"
Everyone was very courteous.
Before, their pleasantries were somewhat superficial. While the Xi family was wealthy, they weren't significantly richer than some of the attendees. But now, things were different.
Xi Yingtian's daughter was friends with Yang Feilong, the divine constable and physician, and he was even willing to expend his lifespan to treat her illness, indicating a very close relationship. Even if Yang Feilong wasn't romantically interested in Xi Mengru, the Xi family was now not someone they could easily provoke.
Tie Rushan was also puzzled as to why Yang Feilong was so exhausted. However, recalling that Yang Feilong had fainted after treating him previously, he believed it to be genuine.
He sent a message to Yang Feilong. After receiving a reply, he addressed everyone, "It's getting late now. It's time for everyone to disperse. Divine Constable Yang needs to rest!"
After saying this, he exchanged a few words with Leng Guangchao and then left.
Leng Guangjiang also announced the end of the banquet. Subsequently, many people began to depart.
As time went by, the crowd gradually thinned out, and more and more people left.
Although some wished to forge connections with Yang Feilong, he and his fiancée had not yet appeared. They hesitated to wait, fearing that they wouldn't even get a chance to speak in the end.