Ethan Brooks stood up and said solemnly, “You are both mistaken. The so-called ‘a doctor’s heart is like that of a parent’ is not just empty talk. Now, seeking a doctor in the dead of night often means there’s an emergency—how can we turn a blind eye? As doctors, with skillful hands and compassionate hearts, we heal the world and save lives regardless of the hour. How can we refuse patients at our door just because of a little risk? That is not the way of a true healer!”

After speaking, he stood up with an air of righteousness and grandeur, striding like a dragon or tiger, even a bit impatient to open the door.

Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith: “………………”

Both looked bewildered, exchanging glances.

For a moment, they felt as if their own mental state was on the verge of collapse.

Is… is this still the same money-grubbing, black-hearted quack from just now?

…………

Ethan Brooks quickly stepped outside, swiftly opening the door. In that instant, his vision blurred, as if he had suddenly left this world and was now standing in a land of ice and snow.

“An illusion? Or…”

Ethan Brooks instinctively frowned. With no warning at all, he had been pulled in.

What is this?

Just then, he saw, atop a distant snowy mountain in the illusion, a white figure flying toward him.

Clad in fluttering white, graceful and elegant.

The newcomer was a woman in white, and in the blink of an eye, she was already before him.

Wherever Ethan Brooks looked, his eyes lit up—he was seeing something beautiful, and couldn’t help but admire it intensely.

The beauty of this woman in white had clearly reached a transcendent, otherworldly level; even someone like Ethan Brooks, seasoned by the online world and a self-proclaimed lsp, found that upon seeing her, not a single lewd thought arose.

There was only admiration, only awe.

The woman in white stood before Ethan Brooks, smiled gently, and said, “Please forgive me, sir. I had no choice but to use a little trick. I hope you can understand.”

Seeing that Ethan Brooks seemed unaccustomed to the cold, the woman in white waved her hand, and the icy world around them instantly transformed into the warm sunshine of summer.

A gentle breeze blew, and Ethan Brooks immediately felt an indescribable comfort and ease, though his heart was only more deeply shaken.

Changing the world with a wave of her hand?

What level of cultivation is this?

This was a realm far beyond Ethan Brooks’s understanding, a level he couldn’t even imagine.

This woman in white was clearly a supreme master, far above his own level—a true powerhouse.

Ethan Brooks immediately realized one thing: he absolutely could not offend her.

If he served her well… there might be great benefits.

“You’re too kind.”

Ethan Brooks instinctively put on a warm, spring-like smile, showing his most perfect and benevolent side.

With a gentle and refined air, he said, “I, Feng, am a doctor. As the saying goes, ‘a doctor’s heart is like that of a parent.’ For a young lady to visit so late at night, there must be an urgent matter. I completely understand—please speak freely if you have any requests. I will do my utmost.”

The woman in white smiled gently, like a lotus in bloom. “You are a good man, sir. I have known and been sure of this for a long time.”

Ethan Brooks: ???

You know me? Have known and been sure for a long time?

What does that mean?

Isn’t that a bit too polite to be real?

“I have no other business here tonight, only a request to ask of you.”

The woman in white sighed softly and said, “I hope you will agree.”

“Please, just say it. As long as it’s within my abilities, I will not hesitate.”

Ethan Brooks patted his chest boldly, looking every bit the picture of righteousness and heroism.

Mainly, her cultivation was so high that a single breath could turn him to dust—there was absolutely no way he could refuse.

Having lived two lives, Ethan Brooks’s greatest strength was knowing his own limits.

When you’re at a disadvantage, it’s no shame to yield.

Especially when facing such a world-shaking powerhouse—and powerhouses usually mean great wealth, never empty-handed, more likely pockets full of gold, maybe even mountains of gold…

Since she needed something from him, maybe he could latch onto this golden opportunity.

This was definitely a golden opportunity!

And while he put on such a righteous front, he still left himself an out by adding “within my abilities”—what if her request was far beyond his capabilities?

You always have to leave some room to maneuver.

“Thank you, sir.”

The woman in white bowed her head in salute and said, “Actually, I am not human. I am of the demon race.”

“Demon race?”

Ethan Brooks’s eyes widened, looking utterly stunned.

Although he had known of the existence of demon beasts and the demon race from talking with the Mr. Smith brothers, this was truly his first time meeting a member of the demon race.

He had run into a demon beast or two by chance before.

Are all members of the demon race this beautiful?

“Yes, I am from the Seven-Aperture Spirit Cat clan of the demon race.”

The woman in white sighed softly. “I came here out of desperation…”

As she spoke, she hesitated, then reached out her hand, and a small bundle appeared in her palm.

Inside the bundle was a tiny kitten, not yet with its eyes open, no bigger than half a palm, sleeping soundly. Its little belly rose and fell gently.

“This is my child. I would like to ask you to look after it for a few days.” The woman in white’s face was full of loving reluctance.

“!!!”