He had been out for a week this time, and calculating the timing, Old Qi should have finished the pills he left behind. Today, he was here to continue Old Qi's treatment.

“Zhang, Zhang Yang!”

As soon as Zhang Yang’s car came to a halt, Zhao Min rushed over to greet him, quickly opening the car door for Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang got out, nodded at him, and then walked toward the courtyard.

Zhao Min followed closely behind. This time, Zhang Yang hadn't just stayed in the car without getting out, but that made him even more worried.

He was well aware of the incident last time the father and son met, where the table had been smashed. He was afraid that another major commotion would erupt this time.

Zhang Yang also spotted Zhang Keqin; both Zhang Keqin and Old Qi were looking at him.

Looking at Zhang Keqin, Zhang Yang paused slightly, then strode forward.

After fully merging with this body, the previous negative reactions no longer surfaced, but facing someone he hadn't dealt with for so many years still felt somewhat unnatural.

He first glanced at Zhang Keqin, then turned back to Old Qi, smiling, and said, “Apologies, my trip this time was a bit long. Old Qi, how have you been feeling these past few days?”

“Nothing, you go ahead with your business. My health!” At this, Old Qi laughed heartily again, “My body feels fantastic these days; if you handed me a rifle, I could still pick it up and go fight!”

Old Qi had served in the military, possessing the straightforward nature of a soldier. When he laughed, both Zhang Yang and Zhang Keqin chuckled.

“Don't worry, once you’re cured, you’ll absolutely be able to carry a rifle and fight!” Zhang Yang said with a laugh, then led Old Qi toward the room.

He had only administered acupuncture for two days last time, but Old Qi had also taken the nourishing pills for seven days. Now, his body had been conditioned sufficiently and was ready for medication.

Before taking the medicine, Zhang Yang would perform one more round of needling to maximize the absorption of the medicinal effects.

Seeing Zhang Yang lead Old Qi inside, Zhang Keqin hesitated for a moment before finally following them in.

He had a feeling that Zhang Yang seemed a little different towards him today, but he couldn't pinpoint how. He wanted to follow and observe.

It was the same room where Zhang Yang had treated Old Qi before. Zhang Yang asked Old Qi to sit on the bed and prepared for the needling.

Previously, Old Qi required assistance to get situated, but this time he managed to get onto the bed by himself, not even allowing Cai Zhelng to help.

Once Old Qi was ready, Zhang Yang immediately took out his needle case and prepared to insert the needles.

Zhang Keqin had followed them in by this time, standing to the side and watching with curiosity.

Cai Zhelng only glanced at him with surprise. Seeing that Zhang Yang did not object, he didn't say much. He knew the relationship between the two men, but he had also seen last time that this father and son pair was not very harmonious.

One by one, the silver needles were inserted by Zhang Yang into Old Qi’s body.

After each needle insertion, a warm current would spread within Old Qi’s body, making him feel quite comfortable. Simultaneously, his body felt lighter and more relaxed.

After finishing all the needles, Zhang Yang paused. He then flicked each needle in turn.

Before long, Old Qi drifted off to sleep on his own.

After the first flick, only twenty minutes later, Zhang Yang performed the second flick.

These needles were the final preparation for Old Qi before taking the medication, just like when he treated Wu Yan last time.

However, Zhang Yang’s internal energy (Neijin) was not as high then as it was now; he needed to consume Spirit Medicines to replenish his Neijin, and the interval between flicking the needles also needed to be over thirty minutes.

The current Zhang Yang’s Neijin was countless times stronger than before. As a late-stage third-level cultivator, he completely no longer needed Spirit Medicine assistance, and the required time interval had significantly shortened.

Treating illnesses like this was also much easier for him now—that was the benefit of having powerful Neijin.

Watching the silver needles vibrate with a gentle hum on Old Qi’s body, Zhang Keqin was slightly surprised, but not particularly shocked.

In truth, this was the first time he had seen Zhang Yang treating someone else. However, before this, he had seen Zhang Yun’an take action, and the method was very similar to Zhang Yang’s.

After the second flick, Zhang Yang suddenly looked up at Zhang Keqin and slowly walked toward him.

“Brother Cai, I will continue Old Qi’s treatment. Could you wait for me outside for a moment?”

Zhang Yang walked up to Zhang Keqin but spoke not to him, but to Cai Zhelng first.

“Ah, alright, I’ll wait outside. Let me know if you need anything!”

Cai Zhelng was momentarily stunned, then immediately nodded. He wasn't foolish; he knew Zhang Yang was intentionally sending him away to speak with Zhang Keqin alone.

If father and son needed a conversation, he naturally shouldn't interfere.

Zhang Keqin looked down at Zhang Yang, his eyes also holding a hint of confusion, but he said nothing, just stood there quietly, watching Zhang Yang.

“Sit down and talk!”

The current Zhang Yang could fully stabilize his state of mind when facing Zhang Keqin; there were no longer those previous emotional fluctuations.

Zhang Keqin sat down, and Zhang Yang sat beside him; there was a sofa in the room already.

“These last few days I was out, I first went to Antian, and then to Qingfeng Township!”

Upon hearing the words ‘Qingfeng Township,’ Zhang Keqin’s fingers trembled sharply. He knew that place well; he used to visit once every year for the past few years, but recently work had kept him busy, making it inconvenient to travel around, so he had gone less often—not at all this year.

“Uncle told me everything. You don't need to hide it any longer!” Zhang Yang said again, his tone very level.

In his heart, Zhang Yang’s feelings for Zhang Keqin, both past and present, were complex.

This was his father, his father connected by blood. To say he had no feelings for him in the past would be a lie; but having never lived with his father, the bond between them was very thin. Even knowing he had misunderstood his father for so many years, it was hard to instantly change his attitude.

But at least, the resentment in his heart was gone now. Towards his father, he felt a measure of sympathy and a sliver of guilt.

“You know everything now.”

Only then did Zhang Keqin gently exhale and say softly.

Zhang Yang nodded. “It wasn't your fault back then, but it can't be denied that you also held responsibility. You neglected us because of your work, and Mother didn't want to keep living a life of being ignored by your side, which is why she chose the job she loved. Of course, the main responsibility for Mother’s situation lies with me!”

At this point, Zhang Yang’s expression darkened slightly. Regardless of the reasons before, his mother’s passing that year was indeed caused by him.

After completely merging with this body, everything that had happened before felt as if it had happened to him personally.

“Your mother was a good person. It was my fault; I shouldn't have been busy with work and neglected you two, failing to take good care of you. You were young then. Any mistakes were mine. It’s a pity the great mistake has been made; regretting it now is useless!”

Zhang Keqin sighed heavily. Zhang Yang’s words brought the past flooding back to him once more.

He had not expected that Zhang Yang’s absence these last few days was because he went to Weizhou and investigated the past.

He could sense that Zhang Yang’s misunderstanding toward him was less intense now; Zhang Yang actively speaking to him was the best proof. But he was even more worried now, worried for Zhang Yang.

Though he and Zhang Yang rarely lived together, he knew his son’s temperament very well. The reason he hadn't told Zhang Yang the truth before wasn't just because he had promised Zhang Yang’s mother; it was also because he feared Zhang Yang himself couldn't bear it.

“The great mistake has been made; regret is useless,” Zhang Yang murmured, nodding in agreement with Zhang Keqin’s words.

“You don’t need to dwell on this matter. So many years have passed. Now that you are so accomplished, I believe Shi Hua would be very happy if she could see it!” Zhang Keqin said softly. Zhang Yang’s current achievements far exceeded his expectations, bringing him great comfort.

“I’m not dwelling on it. The past is the past. I told you these things only to let you know that I am aware of everything now.” Zhang Yang slowly shook his head. His relationship with Zhang Keqin had not yet reached the level of true father-son harmony. After so many years apart, a complete change was impossible overnight.

However, Zhang Keqin was quite satisfied with this outcome; for him, this was infinitely better than before.

Furthermore, seeing that Zhang Yang was genuinely fine, a smile finally began to appear on his face.

“Your medical skills, were they taught by your uncle, or your maternal grandfather?” After a moment of silence, Zhang Keqin was the first to break it, quietly asking Zhang Yang.

When he first learned that Zhang Yang possessed miraculous medical skills, Zhang Keqin wasn't surprised. He knew Zhang Yang’s maternal uncle and grandfather were both masters of medicine, and it was highly likely one of them had secretly taught Zhang Yang. The stronger Zhang Yang’s abilities were, the more reassured he naturally felt.

“Maternal Grandfather.” After about ten seconds, Zhang Yang finally spoke slowly. Telling Zhang Yun’an this way was the only way he could address Zhang Keqin.

This grandfather he had never met had become his shield.

However, Zhang Yang felt a bit strange inside at this moment. Zhang Daofeng was the son of his great-grandfather from his previous life, yet in this life, he became his maternal grandfather—the seniority seemed inverted. But as long as he possessed the true Zhang family bloodline, he was still a member of the Zhang family in this life.

Zhang Yang had a high degree of recognition for the family, which was undoubtedly great news for him.

“So it was the father-in-law. No wonder when I went to see you as a child, I could never find you!” Zhang Keqin nodded and sighed softly. He had indeed gone to see Zhang Yang secretly many times when he was young, but unfortunately, Zhang Yang was never home during the day.

Now, in his view, that must have been when his father-in-law was secretly teaching Zhang Yang medicine. Since his father-in-law’s medical skills were superior, having him personally instruct Zhang Yang explained why he earned the title of Divine Doctor at such a young age.

Of course, this was just his hopeful assumption. If he knew the actual truth, he would probably stare in astonishment.

But the truth was something Zhang Yang would never reveal.

“I am about to begin treating Old Qi. If nothing is urgent, you don't need to stay here. Rest assured, I have a way to treat Old Qi’s illness. Even if it’s not a complete cure, ensuring he can live like a normal person afterward is certain!”

Zhang Yang stood up. The purpose of meeting Zhang Keqin alone had been achieved; mainly, he wanted to inform Zhang Keqin that he knew everything.

………… Fourth update, Sixtieth chapter of the Hundred Chapter bonus update! (To be continued。。) .RT

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