Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 925 - 922: Desperate for Attention

Chapter 925: Chapter 922: Desperate for Attention

Liao Ping seemed unafraid of the middle-aged man’s threats and stood up to confront him. Liao Ping was two heads shorter than the middle-aged man, but he still looked up and met his eyes, showing he wasn’t scared at all.

The middle-aged man snorted and said, "Mr. Yun has helped my Du Family before, so I won’t lay a hand on you in the Yun Family. But don’t get cocky. Just because your ancestors were Imperial Physicians, don’t assume that gives you any grand status. What kind of society do you think we live in today, some feudal era?"

"If you’ve got the guts, don’t rely on your ancestors’ glow. Use your own skills to sit in the left seat. But I don’t see you having that ability, just stuck at second place, really dumb, you know!" the middle-aged man said loudly.

Lin Tian finally understood; Liao Ping’s ancestors were Imperial Physicians, hence he held himself in high regard, while the middle-aged man’s family had been growing herbs for generations, making him a common physician.

One was a descendant of a prestigious family, the other a representative of the people, unable to stand each other, mixed with some grievances, leading to a clash as soon as they met, no wonder the physicians in the hall were accustomed to it.

However, Lin Tian felt the middle-aged man was sincere, while Liao Ping was more of a hypocrite.

The middle-aged man’s "really dumb" remark made Liao Ping’s face flush and pale alternately, clenching his fists, almost as if ready to fight the middle-aged man.

Yet, Liao Ping compared their heights and had to back down, given his frail build couldn’t withstand a punch from the middle-aged man. Still, he unyieldingly snorted, "Hmph, I can’t be bothered to argue with a brute, it sullies the cultured." He then really sat down, ignoring the middle-aged man.

"I, Du Zhong, can’t be bothered hanging around hypocrites either." The middle-aged man also snorted, found a seat, and sat down, coincidentally opposite Liao Ping at the second seat on the right.

"Du Zhong, what a peculiar name." An Xiaoru couldn’t help but remark upon hearing the man introduce himself.

Perhaps speaking a bit loudly, the middle-aged man heard but wasn’t annoyed. Instead, he laughed heartily and said, "Little girl, you’re right. My family grows herbs and I bear the surname Du, so my dad gave me a herbal name."

With Du Zhong’s words, everyone inside the hall looked at Lin Tian and An Xiaoru, making An Xiaoru embarrassed with so many famous physicians watching, her pretty face turning bright red.

Lin Tian noticed her shyness, so he stood up to block the gazes, and said to Du Zhong with a salute, "Du Zhong is quite a good name. The herb Du Zhong tastes sweet, is warm in nature, can replenish essence, strengthen bones, and delay aging. I think Brother Du is just as genuine, a thousand times better than all the flashy ones."

Lin Tian’s articulate and composed speech surprised the famous physicians, for usually a young person would be too overwhelmed to speak in front of such a distinguished assembly. But Lin Tian not only spoke but did so clearly, making an impression on them.

"Whose apprentice is this? Looks quite decent."

"Not sure, he came in by himself, haven’t seen anyone bring him here."

"Could it be he’s already capable at such a young age?" A group of physicians whispered and discussed.

Du Zhong gestured a salute to Lin Tian, laughed heartily, and said, "Good lad, seems just my kind, quite impressive, haha."

Liu Weiyuan lowered his head while sitting, but jealousy flashed in his eyes, feeling deeply displeased. I come from a renowned background, why should he hog all the limelight? Those compliments rightfully belong to me!

As Lin Tian sat down, two more people entered from outside—a man in his sixties and a youngster around ten. Both wore maroon robes with bright yellow linings. Old and young, both had very short hair, just a tuft like it hadn’t long grown.

These were two monks, and Lin Tian recalled briefly meeting them before.

The appearance of the two monks attracted everyone’s attention, yet left them puzzled, as today’s gathering was for treating Mr. Yun, why were monks present?

The old monk didn’t mind the attention, glanced around for a seat, but the seats were mostly full. Except for the first row right and left, only one beside Liu Weiyuan in the second row was available, so the old monk moved toward it.

This action made Liu Weiyuan frown, still bubbling with anger, now two suspected Jianghu swindlers planned to sit beside him, worsening his mood.

Seeing the monk approach, Liu Weiyuan suddenly had an idea. Lin Tian could take the spotlight, yet I, Liu Weiyuan, from a prestigious lineage, am sure to outshine him. If I expose these Jianghu swindlers and oust them from "Yunhe Hall", surely people would regard me differently?

As the old monk reached to sit, Liu Weiyuan abruptly stood and shouted, "Hold it right there!"

"And what matter might you have, Benefactor?" The old monk asked amicably.

The people inside the hall turned curiously, and Liu Weiyuan, having successfully drawn everyone’s attention, began speaking in earnest, "Certainly there is. Today’s event is a grand gathering within the medical community at Yunhe Hall. What purpose do the two of you serve in coming here?"

"This is no place for just anyone, especially not Jianghu swindlers, who have no right to be here. So, I ask you to leave; you’re not welcome here." While Liu Weiyuan spoke, he also glanced at Lin Tian, clearly including him among the swindlers.

"Benefactor..." The old monk wished to say something, but Liu Weiyuan cut him off.

"Are you old and hard of hearing, unable to comprehend my words?" Liu Weiyuan said, showing no courtesy.

His words were piercing, making many present frown, especially the older ones, feeling Liu Weiyuan’s remarks showed a lack of upbringing.

Seeing the two monks still standing, Liu Weiyuan reached out to push—not the old monk but the ten-year-old young monk.

Although the old monk was aged, frequent walking pilgrimages and spiritual practice rendered him robust, straighter than young folks, appearing difficult to bully.

So Liu Weiyuan chose to bully the child, but as his hand extended halfway, he couldn’t move further, realizing Lin Tian stood beside him, firmly gripping his wrist.

"What are you doing?" Liu Weiyuan shouted angrily.

Lin Tian chuckled coldly, saying, "Ha, what am I doing? The question is what have you done. The apprentice from a famous lineage assaulting a ten-year-old child, so impressive, indeed. Ridiculing an elder so disdainfully, is this how your teachers and parents taught you to respect the old and cherish the young? Truly, you’re from a famous lineage, unparalleled!"

"This old master aside, encountering an ordinary elder on the road wouldn’t merit such treatment. The disciple of a renowned family, my admiration knows no bounds, utterly admiring!" Lin Tian said icily.