Chapter Fifty-Six: Receiving the Title of Nobility

King Qi sighed inwardly. He understood that the reason Chu Yun made such a significant concession was due to his deep disappointment in him.

Zhou Bing, sensing the shift, laughed and said, “Hahaha, Doctor Chu has worked hard these days. Rest assured, our Sorcerer Medicine Sect will spare no effort to cure the prince of Qi.”

Their intention was merely to collaborate with Chu Yun in treating the prince, thereby earning a share of the credit and further enhancing the reputation of the Sorcerer Medicine Sect. Most importantly, it allowed them to avoid exposing their secrets and plans.

They never expected Chu Yun would withdraw entirely, handing all the merit to the Sorcerer Medicine Sect. For them, it was undoubtedly the best outcome.

Huang Taiyi remained silent, his eyes fixed on Chu Yun, inwardly admiring him. Truly, this was a clever man.

He felt that since Chu Yun was so perceptive, he ought to offer him some benefit. So he said, “Doctor Chu has indeed worked tirelessly these days. Our Sorcerer Medicine Sect is willing to offer two hundred taels of gold as compensation for your efforts.”

Zhou Bing was stunned. He thought, “It is the prince of Qi who is being cured, shouldn’t King Qi be paying Doctor Chu? Why should our Sorcerer Medicine Sect provide this reward?” But since the words were spoken, he dared not contradict them. Otherwise, if Chu Yun changed his mind and continued treating the prince, matters would become complicated.

Chu Yun was somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected the Sorcerer Medicine Sect to offer him two hundred taels of gold. He accepted graciously, bowing and expressing his thanks, “Thank you, Sorcerer Medicine Sect.”

Huang Taiyi smiled and waved dismissively. “Doctor Chu, no need to be so formal. You deserve this. Our Sorcerer Medicine Sect greatly admires your talent and hopes you will join us. Should you do so, the benefits will be plentiful.”

Chu Yun smiled inwardly. So this was the real reason for the golden reward.

Upon learning Huang Taiyi’s true intention, Zhou Bing no longer complained. Chu Yun’s medical skill was extraordinary; having such a talent in the Sorcerer Medicine Sect would surely strengthen them greatly.

King Qi, standing nearby, was furious. He had not expected the Sorcerer Medicine Sect to so openly disregard him, attempting to recruit his talent blatantly before his very eyes. It was nothing short of theft.

He looked at Chu Yun with anxiety, fearing that Chu Yun, disillusioned with him, might agree to join the Sorcerer Medicine Sect.

Yet Chu Yun only smiled and replied, “Thank you for your regard, Sorcerer Medicine Sect. But forgive me, I am accustomed to my freedom and cannot join you.”

Zhou Bing’s temper flared. He snorted, “Chu Yun, don’t fail to recognize a good opportunity.”

Huang Taiyi waved his hand, signalling Zhou Bing to hold his tongue.

Zhou Bing grew even more vexed. He wondered, “Am I the sect leader or are you?” He snorted again, “Chu Yun, joining the Sorcerer Medicine Sect is something many yearn for. You’d better think carefully, or bear the consequences yourself.”

Huang Taiyi lightly placed his hand on his forehead, helpless and inwardly lamenting the fat man’s stupidity.

King Qi, seeing this, breathed a sigh of relief. He realized that although his behavior had disappointed Chu Yun, it might not prevent him from recruiting such a talent. So he spoke, “Doctor Chu, I see that you possess great ability and I admire you. I hope you will remain in the royal city, stay by my side.”

Hearing this, Zhou Bing and Huang Taiyi shot angry and slightly anxious glances at King Qi. They did not wish for King Qi to have such talent at his side, and now that Chu Yun had refused them, he might well agree to the king’s offer.

Huang Taiyi, unwilling to wait for Chu Yun’s answer, interjected, “Doctor Chu, our Sorcerer Medicine Sect holds great power, spread across the kingdom of Qi and several neighboring states. Our Heavenly Master is equal in status to a king or noble. With your talent, joining us would surely promise boundless prospects.”

His implication was clear: by joining the Sorcerer Medicine Sect, Chu Yun could someday stand as an equal to King Qi, or even surpass him.

King Qi’s face darkened instantly, his gaze fixed nervously on Chu Yun.

Chu Yun smiled slightly. “Thank you, King Qi, for your appreciation, and again thank you, Sorcerer Medicine Sect, for your regard. But as I have said, I am accustomed to freedom. My greatest dream is to possess a noble title and a fief—a domain of my own, regardless of its size, so long as it belongs to me.”

This declaration took King Qi, Zhou Bing, and Huang Taiyi all by surprise. They had not expected Chu Yun to reject both sides, seeking only his own land and freedom.

Though disappointed, they accepted this outcome.

King Qi said, “Doctor Chu, you have saved my son. I should reward you generously. Since your wish is for a title and a fief, I grant you the rank of viscount. Chu Family Town shall be your fief, with an additional hundred taels of gold and exemption from taxes for three years.”

Chu Yun, hearing this, was about to kneel in gratitude when Huang Taiyi interjected, “King Qi, our Sorcerer Medicine Sect was willing to give two hundred taels of gold as compensation for Doctor Chu. Are you not embarrassed to offer only one hundred?”

Zhou Bing smiled secretly, realizing Huang Taiyi had set a trap for King Qi. This move was brilliant, ensuring Chu Yun benefited while also indebting him to the Sorcerer Medicine Sect.

King Qi frowned, lamenting his oversight. He should have rewarded Chu Yun with two hundred taels from the start. Now he must match the amount, and it seemed to lack significance.

King Qi pondered for a moment and said, “Doctor Chu, my earlier consideration was lacking. You have indeed worked hard these days. I am willing to increase your reward. Is there anything else you desire?”

Granting Chu Yun a request would make the reward meaningful once again.

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