Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 640: They Are Good People

Chapter 640: Chapter 640: They Are Good People

Xiao Yu’s family lived in what was known as the "slum" under the shadow of the bustling city.

This "slum," made up of over a hundred low tile-roofed houses and bungalows, featured narrow streets littered with sewage. The Dragon Maiden, faced with slight mysophobia, followed Xiao Yu through a bumpy and winding alley, her brows furrowed at the sight of puddles of dirty water underfoot, feeling an urge to turn and flee.

However, upon seeing Fang Bai’s unchanged expression and thinking about Xiao Yu living in such an environment all the time, the Dragon Maiden sighed quietly and suppressed the impulse to escape.

This was a small courtyard, with two bungalows inside. The ground was covered with weeds and dead leaves, creating a messy scene that clearly hadn’t been tended to in a long time, and the air was thick with the scent of herbs.

"Big Brother, Big Sister, this is Xiao Yu’s home. Please come in..."

After pushing open the gate, Xiao Yu entered the courtyard, noticing Big Brother and Big Sister staring at the weeds and dead leaves on the ground. Her expression immediately turned downcast, and she said with the air of an adult, "Big Brother, Big Sister must think Xiao Yu’s home is very dirty and messy, right? I used to clean up quite often, but then I had to take care of Dad and was so hungry that I had no energy to clean anymore..."

"Xiao Yu has already done very well..."

The Dragon Maiden affectionately touched Xiao Yu’s head, then exchanged a glance with Fang Bai, both looking towards the eastern room with a trace of peculiarity in their eyes.

As soon as they had entered the courtyard, they had felt the presence of a Martial Artist in the eastern room. His Martial Artist Aura was weak and chaotic, evidently having sustained serious injuries. Putting this together with what Xiao Yu had said before, they guessed that he must be Xiao Yu’s father.

What Fang Bai and the Dragon Maiden had assumed to be an ordinary scuffle between people, after hearing Xiao Yu say her father was disabled due to a fight, now appeared to be a grudge between Martial Artists.

Considering the fluctuations of aura emanating from Xiao Yu’s father, he was likely a High Rank Martial Artist of Yellow Level. The person who had injured him to the point of disability must be at least at the level of Yellow Level Perfection.

What puzzled Fang Bai and the Dragon Maiden was that, as a High Rank Martial Artist of Yellow Level, Xiao Yu’s father should be quite capable, with plenty of ways to make money such as opening a small martial arts school or working as a bodyguard, which could all bring in a good income. They needn’t be wealthy, but having enough to live comfortably shouldn’t be an issue. So, why were they living in such a slum, and why was their family situation so impoverished?

Xiao Yu’s parents must both have their stories.

That’s what Fang Bai and the Dragon Maiden thought.

"Xiao Yu, who have you brought home?"

A weak voice came from the eastern room—the injured Martial Artist, and possibly Xiao Yu’s father.

Indeed, Xiao Yu cheerfully called out "Daddy," then ran into the eastern room with the candy and biscuits Fang Bai had bought, saying, "We have something delicious at home, Dad, you eat... you eat..."

Xiao Yu’s father fell silent for a moment, and then suddenly spoke out, "Guests outside, I’ve broken both of my legs and can’t move freely or come out to greet you, please forgive me! If you don’t mind the simplicity of this small room, please come inside for a chat. How does that sound?"

Xiao Yu then ran out of the room again, tugging at Fang Bai and the Dragon Maiden’s hands, saying, "Big Brother, Big Sister, come inside quickly! My dad is calling for you!"

Fang Bai and the Dragon Maiden looked at each other, took Xiao Yu’s hand, and entered the eastern room.

The house was lit with a small lamp, giving off dim light, and furnished with some basic items.

The furnishings were simple, with only a bed, a table, a wardrobe, a few chairs, and an old television.

On the bed further inside the room, a man in his early forties was slumped over. Bathed in the dim light, his complexion was an abnormal shade of white, seemingly faint with life and extremely feeble.

The man had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, fair skin, and a handsome appearance. His hair might have been long and unkempt due to a lack of care for some time, and the clothes on his body emitted a strange smell, having not been changed for many days.

Xiao Yu stood by the bed, holding her father’s hand, and pointed at Fang Bai and Dragon Maiden with her childish voice, "Daddy, it’s this big brother and big sister who saved me; otherwise, the bun vendor would have beaten me up badly! Big brother and big sister also bought so many delicious things for me! They are good people!"

From the moment Fang Bai and Dragon Maiden entered the room, Xiao Yu’s father had been sizing them up. Fang Bai caught a fleeting glint of sharpness in his eyes, knowing that although he was recuperating, he still maintained the basic vigilance of a Martial Artist.

Fang Bai knew that if two people with ulterior motives tried to harm Xiao Yu and her father in this room, her father might still muster the last of his strength to deliver a fierce strike.

"Thank you both for helping Xiao Yu!"

Perhaps not sensing any malice from Fang Bai and Dragon Maiden, Xiao Yu’s father let out a sigh of relief, his face showing a grateful smile.

"We just happened to encounter someone chasing and hitting Xiao Yu on our way, and we lent her a hand..."

Dragon Maiden, managing to tolerate the unusual smell from Xiao Yu’s father, moved a bit closer to the bed and sized him up for a while before frowning and saying, "Xiao Yu’s daddy, it seems you’re gravely injured! Xiao Yu said her mother is no longer here, how will you and your daughter... live from now on?"

Xiao Yu’s father’s expression darkened as he sighed deeply, "I’ve already spoken to the neighbors. If I die, they will call the police to deal with my body. As for Xiao Yu... I’ve asked them to send her to an orphanage..."

"Then, Xiao Yu will become an orphan..."

Dragon Maiden murmured, feeling even more pity for Xiao Yu and sighed, "Xiao Yu’s daddy, can’t your wound... be treated?"

She thought if Xiao Yu’s father could be treated and even if he could just walk again, the two of them would not be so helpless in continuing to live on.

Xiao Yu’s father shook his head, "It can’t be treated... it’s incurable... I can only wait for death with my eyes open..."

Hearing the word "die," Xiao Yu burst into tears, tightly holding her father’s hand and crying, "Daddy, don’t leave Xiao Yu... Xiao Yu won’t let daddy die..."

"Okay... Daddy won’t leave Xiao Yu... be good, don’t cry..."

Xiao Yu’s father patted her small hand, his eyes reddening as tears streamed down.

Seeing the father and daughter crying together, Dragon Maiden felt a pang of sorrow herself. She turned to look at Fang Bai and said, "Instructor Fang, you..."

She knew Fang Bai possessed both medical and Martial Arts skills, and his medical prowess was on par with the National Doctors. He might be able to cure illnesses and wounds that others couldn’t. However, she also knew the "World Meta-Human Organization Elite Grand Prix" was about to start, and if Fang Bai were to treat Xiao Yu’s father, it would certainly consume much of his energy. Hence, she was hesitant to bring it up.

Fang Bai smiled and said, "You want to ask if I have a way to heal Xiao Yu’s father’s injuries, right?"

Dragon Maiden uttered a sound of agreement and sighed, "I did want to ask you, but I was afraid it might delay our business..."