Making you a son-in-law is not about making you conquer the world.

Outside the main gate of Xuanjitang, a dense crowd of patients craned their necks, waiting for the door to open.

"Why hasn't Master Ping returned yet? Could it be that he's encountered a problem?" Zhao Ritian paced anxiously in the hall, unable to help but think the worst. Even if Lin Ping had amazing skills, it was impossible for him to fight all night long, or even for the emperor to stop holding court from now on.

Lord Ping had a heart set on helping the world and serving the people; how could he possibly let a moment of pleasure distract him from his important business?

"Never mind, let's go to the Zhou residence!" Ye Liangchen was equally anxious, scratching his head, but finally mustered up his courage. Lin Ping was their pillar of strength and their hope for a better future; they couldn't ignore him for any reason.

The two hit it off immediately, but fearing they would be stopped by the people outside, they prepared to charge forward.

"I'll count to three, then open the door and rush out!" Zhao Ritian reminded him.

Ye Liangchen nodded, and the two of them carefully approached the grille door and made a pushing motion.

"Bang!" Just as the two were about to open the door, the grille door opened automatically and with great speed, slamming them behind it.

"The miracle doctor? Where is the miracle doctor?" the visitor asked hurriedly, not seeing a single person in the clinic. He asked in confusion, "Why is there no one here?"

"Behind you..." the two replied painfully after wiping away their nosebleeds.

The two men were originally going to get angry, but when they saw the newcomer's attire, they immediately chickened out. Not only was he dressed in military uniform, but he was also carrying a precious sword.

"Sir, what advice do you have for me?" Zhao Ritian asked with a fawning smile, forcefully sucking the blood from his nose to avoid being impolite.

What brings you here? That's an interesting question. What business could I possibly have at your clinic? I can't possibly be here to sell tea, can I?

"My master has come to see the divine doctor for a follow-up examination," the soldier said respectfully, clearly showing his awe of Lin Ping.

At the same time, Lord Qi, dressed in official robes, walked in with a smile on his face.

Since taking the medicine prescribed by Lin Ping, his mental state has improved a lot. His face is naturally rosy, and he often smiles. He is no longer the poker face he used to have.

Zhao Ritian and Ye Liangchen immediately realized what was happening, exchanged a glance, and replied, "The divine physician went to the Zhou residence last night to treat Master Lin's illness, and has not yet returned. I'm afraid..."

Zhao Ritian only said half of what he meant, leaving the other party with plenty of room for imagination.

Clearly, Zhao Ritian was lying. He would never dare to tell Lord Qi Lin Ping's true purpose, lest the other party betray him out of loyalty to the country.

"What? The divine physician has been detained by the Zhou family?" Qi Tianzhang's face immediately fell, turning cold once again.

The divine physician serves the people, not your Zhou family's private doctor. You want to detain the divine physician? Ask me, Qi Tianzhang, first.

“That’s right, let’s ask me, Zhao Ritian, if I agree first!” Zhao Ritian echoed the same sentiment.

What followed was straightforward: led by Zhao Ritian and Ye Liangchen, Qi Tianzhang and more than twenty guards marched imposingly toward the Zhou residence.

"This is it. The divine doctor went in from here last night and hasn't come out since," Zhao Ritian said angrily, pointing at the gate of the Zhou residence.

Are you sure, Zhao Ritian, that Lin Ping didn't sneak in by climbing over the wall? No, I'm not sure!

"Huh? Where's the doorman from last night?" Ye Liangchen looked around in confusion, having originally intended to be arrogant in front of the doorman, but it seemed he wouldn't have the chance.

The more this is the case, the worse the situation becomes. The Lin family are wealthy merchants, so how could they not have any way to guard them?

So Qi Tianzhang walked in first, striding confidently through the gate.

"Hmph, brat, you dare to fight me? You're going to die!" Seeing that Lin Ping was about to be hacked to death, Yunpan revealed a sinister smile, as if he had eliminated his greatest enemy.

"Help!" With nowhere to hide, Lin Ping could only cover his head with his hands, hoping to block most of the attacks with his arms.

At this critical moment, a figure flashed past, forcefully rushing into the crowd, his precious sword slashing horizontally, blocking all the vertical slashing curved blades in mid-air.

"To dare to draw swords and guns in broad daylight is simply a death wish!" Qi Tianzhang shouted fiercely, his imposing aura far surpassing that of the judge.

At the same time, the twenty guards behind Qi Tianzhang immediately took control of the guards brought by Yunpan, thus saving Lin Ping's life.

"Brother, you've finally arrived..." Lin Ping exhaled a breath of stale air, repeatedly rubbing his chest with both hands.

To be honest, Lin Ping was really terrified. If Qi Tianzhang had arrived a few seconds later, he might have been chopped into mincemeat.

Lin Ping's fearless provocation of the judge was not simply because he had Ruan Dan as a hostage, but also because he guessed that Qi Tianzhang would return to help him. After all, the agreed seven-day period had passed, and he expected that these court officials, who valued their lives, would definitely come to him. However, he was not in Xuanji Hall, so he was naturally led to Zhou Mansion by Zhao Ritian.

There are two uncertainties here. First, the timing of Qi Tianzhang's appearance is uncertain. If he arrives too early, he will not be able to catch the judge of the universe ordering the guards to draw their swords. If he arrives too late, he may really die trying to save himself.

The timing was perfect. Although Lin Ping used a crossbow, the opponent also used a knife, so the two sides were evenly matched, and Ruan Dan's testicles were destroyed in vain.

Secondly, Lin Ping was unsure whether Qi Tianzhang or Yunpan held a higher official position. A higher rank meant more power and influence; if Qi Tianzhang's rank was lower, he probably wouldn't even dare to speak.

Therefore, Lin Ping was gambling, and luckily, he won. Judging from Qi Tianzhang's imposing aura, his official position must be higher than that of the transport judge.

"Sir... Sir... Sir, what brings you here?" the transport judge replied tremblingly, his face as pale as paper, certain that he had made a mess of things today.

"If I hadn't come, would you have committed violence in the street?" Qi Tianzhang showed no respect to the judge.

Qi Tianzhang not only held a higher official position than the Salt Transport Commissioner, but was also his direct superior. The two worked in the Salt Transport Commissioner's Office, with Qi Tianzhang as the second-in-command. Apart from the Salt Transport Ambassador, who rarely appeared in public, Qi Tianzhang was the actual person in charge, while the Salt Transport Commissioner was the third-in-command, and one of many third-in-commands.

If a judge wants to be promoted, he must first pass the test of the assistant magistrate. No wonder he was terrified when he saw Qi Tianzhang.

"This scoundrel first beat my son, then used a crossbow. I was just carrying out my duties." The judge spoke as if he were a mouse before a cat, without any confidence in his heart. He could feel Qi Tianzhang's anger.

Qi Tianzhang glanced at Ruan Dan lying on the ground and immediately understood what was going on. He said coldly, "This crossbow was a gift from me to Doctor Lin, as a way of repaying the doctor for saving my life."

Upon hearing this, the judge's face darkened further. Those seemingly simple words carried two layers of meaning: first, the person opposite him was a divine healer; second, the divine healer had saved his life.

Even if you harbor great resentment, you cannot be rude to the divine physician. Besides, the crossbow was a gift from me, and its source was legitimate, not violating the laws of the Wu Kingdom.