Chapter 45 Shutting the Door to Beat the Dog

The sudden turn of events shocked everyone present!

"Old Gu, what's wrong with you?!"

"Dad!"

Seeing Li Hui and Gu Qing panic and prepare to call an ambulance, Qin Feng spoke up, "Wait, don't touch him yet."

The next moment, Qin Feng placed his fingers directly onto Gu Qingyun's pulse.

That's right, there were two ready-made doctors right here; how could they have forgotten? Li Hui suddenly remembered.

"Doctor Qin, what is wrong with Old Gu?"

Qin Feng did not answer immediately. Instead, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his expression was extremely grave.

His solemn demeanor frightened everyone immensely.

Xu Banxia also pressed, "Qin Feng, if it's really not working, we should quickly call an ambulance. Don't waste time."

She did not understand traditional pulse diagnosis and could not tell what was wrong with Gu Qingyun.

"There's no need."

Qin Feng shook his head. "Mayor Gu has simply been overwhelmed by anger and has temporarily fainted. There is no danger to his life."

However, he concealed another matter.

Through his examination, he had confirmed that Gu Qingyun was afflicted with sorcery. This technique was known as Soul Capture, which could control a person's mind and force them to act according to the caster's intentions.

To put it bluntly, it was no different from a puppet.

Considering that the people from Miao territory and the Mayor had parted on bad terms just moments ago, their purpose was most likely aimed at that piece of land in the northern district.

As long as they controlled Gu Qingyun's mind, securing the development rights for the land would be effortless.

"A ruthless scheme!"

At this moment, Qin Feng finally remembered which organization those people from Miao territory belonged to.

Skull tattoos. Skilled in sorcery and evil curses.

It was an evil cult founded by a faction of Miao people called "Night Curse," which had been suppressed by the military in the past. He hadn't expected remnants of it to still exist today.

"Since there's no danger, when will Mayor Gu wake up?" Xu Banxia asked.

"In three to five minutes."

Qin Feng briefly massaged a few acupuncture points on Gu Qingyun.

Shortly after, Gu Qingyun regained consciousness. Upon learning what had happened, he expressed his gratitude to Qin Feng once again, "Divine Doctor Qin, you have saved me time and time again. How on earth can I ever repay you?!"

"Mayor Gu is too polite. Our Director Xu often says that saving lives is a doctor's vocation and a matter of duty. Why the need for thanks?" Qin Feng chuckled.

"Our?"

Gu Qingyun glanced at Xu Banxia, naturally catching the implication in his words, and then looked at a gloomy Gu Qing, feeling quite helpless in his heart.

Of course he knew that ever since returning from the hospital, his daughter had not stopped thinking about Qin Feng.

Later, he heard that Qin Feng had long been betrothed to the Xu family. Now, hearing this, it proved to be true.

Sometimes, when it comes to fate, missing it by even a step means it was never meant to be.

"Let's eat, let's eat."

Li Hui hurriedly changed the subject.

Xu Banxia glanced at Qin Feng, an indescribable sweetness welling up in her heart.

This fellow had finally said something pleasant to the ear.

Qin Feng felt something was a bit off, but he couldn't figure out where the problem lay. After the meal, Gu Qingyun excused himself, and Gu Qing said a brief greeting before returning to her room.

Even a fool could tell the girl was unhappy.

The trouble was, Qin Feng still didn't understand what he had done wrong. Deciding not to dwell on it, he said to Gu Qingyun, "Mayor, there is something I don't know whether I should say."

"Please speak freely, Doctor."

Hesitating for a moment, Qin Feng said, "After you fainted earlier, I checked your body and found that you have been inflicted with the Soul Capture technique. I suspect the ones who cast it are those merchants from Miao territory. They want to control you to achieve their goal of acquiring the land in the northern district."

Hearing this, both Li Hui and Xu Banxia were stunned.

Gu Qingyun was equally taken aback.

A moment later, Xu Banxia recovered and rebuked, "What nonsense are you spouting, Qin Feng? What Soul Capture technique? Where are you even getting this from?"

"Have you been reading too many web novels?"

Gu Qingyun, however, interjected soothingly, "Director Xu, it's fine. Pay no mind to such remarks; let us just consider it a joke by Divine Doctor Qin."

As the Mayor, he certainly did not believe in ghosts, gods, or witchcraft.

"Mayor Gu, I am not joking."

"If this technique is not properly resolved, you risk being plotted against by villains, and I fear your life will be cut short."

Based on Qin Feng's understanding of those people, they were all ruthless murderers who would likely silence Gu Qingyun as soon as they were done using him.

If it were anyone else, he wouldn't bother meddling. But Gu Qingyun was a rare, good official. Protecting his life meant preserving a glimmer of hope for the citizens of Yunhai.

"Enough, Divine Doctor Qin."

Gu Qingyun furrowed his brows and said, "You saved me, and I won't hold this against you, but as a doctor, you should believe even less in such heresy. You should rely on science."

"Science? There are plenty of strange occurrences in this world that science cannot explain."

Qin Feng shook his head and said, "Mayor Gu, I am not speaking idly..."

Before Qin Feng could finish, Gu Qingyun said in a deep voice, "Enough, Divine Doctor Qin. Do not peddle these crooked, heretical ways in front of me anymore."

"What Soul Capture technique? Where is there even a soul?"

"Drop this matter right here, and I will pretend it never happened. If you continue to spread such sorcery, don't blame me for throwing you out of my house."

Seeing Gu Qingyun's icy expression, Xu Banxia hurriedly stopped Qin Feng, afraid he would continue.

"What on earth are you saying?!"

"Soul Capture technique? I've never even heard of such a thing."

"Stop talking already! Can't you see the Mayor is angry?"

Qin Feng felt helpless.

"Very well. I have troubled Mayor Gu. I shall take my leave."

Qin Feng simply turned to leave, not giving the other party any face whatsoever.

Gu Qingyun's expression grew even more unsightly.

Xu Banxia never expected things to turn out like this. After offering a few apologetic words, she hurriedly chased after Qin Feng.

Outside the door, Xu Banxia blocked Qin Feng's path and asked incomprehensibly, "Do you have any idea what you were saying?"

"Of course."

Qin Feng's expression remained neutral. "I said all the kind words I could, but he refused to believe me. Then so be it."

"In any case, if that land falls into the hands of those heretics, it's none of my business. It's just the common folk who will suffer."

"Are you truly certain those people cast some kind of evil spell on Mayor Gu?" Xu Banxia asked, half-believing.

Her belief came from her trust in Qin Feng.

Her skepticism came from her understanding of the world.

"Certain. When have I ever spoken blindly?" Qin Feng couldn't be bothered to continue the topic. "Let's go back. Aunt Lan called me earlier, asking if we're going back for dinner?"

"Besides, I didn't even get to eat my fill just now."

Xu Banxia rolled her eyes at him. "You only ever think about eating."

"However—"

Changing her tone, Xu Banxia looked at Qin Feng, her voice filled with pleading. "If Mayor Gu really encounters misfortune, I beg you to step in and help."

"Yunhai cannot afford to lose such a good Mayor."

"Why should I?" Qin Feng said, feeling quite disgruntled. "I warned him, and he didn't believe me. Who is that supposed to be blamed on?"

"Qin Feng..."

Seeing Xu Banxia's tearful, tender gaze, goosebumps broke out all over Qin Feng's body.

"Fine, fine, fine, I promise, okay, Director Xu?"

"Please stop looking at me like that. It's terrifying."

Xu Banxia gave a soft huff.

Inwardly, however, she was laughing secretly.

So this fellow responds to this tactic...

Meanwhile, Qin Feng silently sent a text message to Qingyun, instructing her to gather a team and rendezvous at the designated location.

Tonight!

We'll shut the doors and beat the dogs!