Mortal To Immortal (Book 1)
MTI 131 - Banquet

For nearly two weeks, the Chu merchant family had been devastated and panicked by three members of their family experiencing strange pains, which they later discovered were not sick but poisoned.

However after Yao Han's arrival who then extended his medical help, the grief disappeared for less than an hour. These three sick people were already conscious and fully healed.

The head of the Chu family, Chu Zi, ordered all the servants working in his house to prepare the best banquet. While he brought Yao Han and Xu Yin into the living room. The young couple was entertained with some pretty fancy appetizers.

"Tabib Yao is great. It is still this young but it has amazing abilities. I am truly blessed by the heavens by bringing you here and helping my family."

Chu Zi's attitude that turned more polite made Yao Han a little uncomfortable. He tried his best not to look awkward then gave a friendly smile.

"Master Chu was overly complimentary. Actually the condition of your family is not a big problem for me so it is easy to overcome. But it's lucky my arrival who just happened to be here isn't too late."

"Don't be so humble, Physician Yao. Your abilities are even better than all the healers I've brought in. In less than half an hour, you've successfully treated them. It's just that your way of treatment is far different from other cultivator healers." Chu Zi smiled awkwardly.

Although it did not directly intersect with the world of cultivators in general, Chu Zi was not stupid enough to not realize Yao Han was not an indiscriminate person, even having an unusual background.

He glanced towards Xu Yin who was no longer wearing an iron mask and replaced it with a thick black veil. Part of her face was white and a pair of beautiful green eyes.

"Sorry before, are you two lovers? You guys look so good."

In contrast to Yao Han who was slightly surprised, Chu Zi's remark made Xu Yin's face flushed red and the girl immediately responded, "I'm not her lover!"

Xu Yin's quite loud voice shocked Chu Zi, the girl's gaze also made her shudder in fear.

"Master Chu misunderstood. We are travel companions." Yao Han straightened.

"Ah, sorry if I'm wrong." Chu Zi laughed awkwardly as he rubbed his temples, "I heard that Physician Yao is a wandering physician, is that true? Why don't I feel that way?"

"I call myself a healer because I provide medical services. While the name of the wandering physician because I was traveling while offering free medical services to some people I met."

"Hm? Free treatment?" Both of Chu Zi's eyebrows rose and he felt astonished, giving free services in no way gave any advantage. At least that was what he thought from the perspective of a merchant, "There is hardly anyone who does something like you, Physician Yao, especially one as young as you."

Yao Han smiled faintly, "Yes I guess so. My teacher once called me a fool."

Indeed Chu Zi could see if Yao Han's nature tended to be naive by doing such kindness, "You're not afraid of anyone taking advantage of your kindness, Physician Yao?"

"Absolutely not. What I've given you, I can take back easily, even if I want to retaliate, then I'll make people like this feel something worse than death."

Yao Han said that casually as if it was no big deal, but the reaction of the two people nearby was quite harsh. Xu Yin glanced at him while rethinking that Yao Han was not as innocent as she thought. While Chu Zi smiled stiffly and gulped nervously.

"By the way, Mr. Chu..."

"Ah, Physician Yao can just call me Uncle Chu."

"Oh, alright, Uncle Chu. I'd like to ask where did you get those damned jewels?"

Chu Zi told me that actually two more days was the wedding day of her second child, Chu Fu, with the daughter of a quite famous family in their city. The news of their marriage had already spread to almost the entire city.

As part of the upper class family, they received many gifts, one of which was a set of jewelry that eventually became a catastrophe of the Chu merchant family.

"If I don't remember wrongly, we received the jewelry two weeks ago. However, we do not know the sender because it does not include an identity. Without suspicion, the women in our family liked the jewelry because it included expensive and valuable items. Unfortunately, after that they fell ill as you can see, Physician Yao. I don't need to tell you anymore."

Chu Zi also added, due to the misfortune that befell their families, the marriage of their second child had almost been cancelled. The good day is already determined to fall two more days and if it is canceled, then it must wait another one to two years.

Yao Han stroked his chin and thought for a moment. The story from Chu Zi made him at least suspect that the sender of this cursed jewelry gift wanted to harm the Chu Zi family slowly.

"Uncle Chu, we're trying to think well. Let's just say the damned jeweler didn't know the devastating effects of using Qi-containing objects on ordinary humans."

Chu Zi caught something different, "Tabib Yao, in other words, this person wants to do bad to my family, right?"

Yao Han let out a long sigh, "I used to think so. If it's true, I think your second child's marriage should be annulled so as not to invite suspicion."

Chu Zi became a dilemma, thinking instead that he would continue the wedding for Chu Fu for two more days, because his son insisted on marrying his future wife no matter what the circumstances.

Preparations are ninety percent complete. Wasted if cancelled. His family is healthy again.

Not yet had he found a way out, a servant came to tell them their best dish was ready. Distracting for a moment from the matter discussed earlier, Chu Zi took Yao Han and Xu Yin into the dining room to enjoy the dishes.

In the dining room, there were already all the main families of the Chu Merchant, including the three sick women who had recovered perfectly. Their appearance had also changed, wearing new and good clothes. Their faces no longer looked hideous and radiant.

These three women had already heard all the stories from Chu Fang and Chu Fu. Yao Han's presence in the dining room, welcomed and friendly by them, and did not forget to express his gratitude.

"Auntie and ladies need not hesitate, I happened to hear from you and come here."

Chu Zi allowed the two guests to sit down with them. Chu Zi sat at the end of the table. On the right was his wife, Chu Fang, and Chu Fang's wife. On the left side were Chu Fu, Yao Han, Xu Yin, and Chu Lun.

On the sidelines of the banquet, Yao Han once again received praise from the other Chu family members. Yao Han only responded with a faint smile.

To be honest Yao Han was a little shocked by the Chu family banquet because to him it looked so luxurious. Yao Han simply did not realize he should have gotten used to 'luxury' after staying for quite a while on Star Moon Island.

Chu Fang and Chu Fu asked Yao Han to call them brothers, not young masters anymore.

"Tabib Yao, please don't take offense, I want to ask about the pills you gave me earlier. Where'd you get it?"

"I made it myself."

"Eh?! W-You're an alchemist?!"