"Uh, Sunny, don't get so worked up. Sit down first and then we can talk." Being held by this beautiful woman's hands, Ethan Brooks felt quite pleased. This woman named Sunny was even more attractive than the one called Emma Foster. If this Sunny went to Ning University, then Emma Foster's title as the number one beauty at Ning University would have to be given up. Most importantly, Sunny wasn't as off-putting as Emma Foster.

Seeing that the doctor also called her Sunny, the girl's face flushed red. She quickly let go of Ethan Brooks's hands and obediently sat down next to the old man. Of course, she didn't realize that Ethan Brooks simply didn't know her name and was just following the old man's lead.

Seeing his granddaughter get shy, the old man chuckled, clearly finding it amusing.

"Do you want a temporary fix or a complete cure?" Ethan Brooks suddenly asked.

"What do you mean by a temporary fix? And what do you mean by a complete cure? Of course I want my grandpa to be completely cured." Seeing that Ethan Brooks had returned to the topic of treatment, the redness on Sunny's face faded and she immediately asked. In her heart, she thought, this doctor's eyes are really bright, it's just a pity you can't see his face.

But Ethan Brooks said, "With my current abilities, if you want a complete cure, I have a seventy percent chance of success. There's a thirty percent chance your grandfather might pass away sooner. If you want a temporary fix, I'm fully confident—I can guarantee your grandfather will be healthy and live at least three more years. But no matter which treatment you choose, the medicine fee must be paid to me on the spot. The medicine is my own, and I don't allow any debts."

Ethan Brooks saying seventy percent was a bit conservative, but it was based on his current cultivation. Although his medical skills were good, he was only at the first level of Qi training. If he reached the second level, he'd have a ninety percent chance; if he were at the third level, he'd be fully confident.

"Ah, how could it be like this? Grandpa..." The girl called Sunny clearly couldn't make a decision and looked at her grandfather with some difficulty, hoping he could give her some advice.

Chapter 13: Not a Fraud

After hearing Ethan Brooks's words, a trace of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes. Although he already knew Ethan Brooks was capable, he still didn't quite believe he could be completely cured. Besides, this man mentioned money right away, showing no medical ethics at all.

In medicine, a seventy percent chance is already quite high, but this man spoke of it as if it were easy, which made the old man, who had started to trust Ethan Brooks, waver again. But thinking that even without treatment, he only had a few months left, even if he was cheated, it would just be a bit of money lost.

But cheating him out of money wouldn't be so easy. Thinking of this, the old man said, "You say you can't guarantee a complete cure now, so when will you be fully confident you can cure me?"

"Three years," Ethan Brooks replied with a faint smile.

Ethan Brooks thought to himself, once his 'Silver Heart Grass' could be harvested, even if his cultivation didn't improve much, he should be able to reach the third level of Qi training. Although he didn't quite understand the old man's question, he knew the old man was starting to doubt him. But he didn't care—after all, he could only make money from this once.

He wasn't foolish enough to reveal his information to others. Even if he didn't make this money, he wouldn't give away his secrets. Ethan Brooks knew exactly what kind of place this was. If others discovered he had strange abilities that couldn't be explained by science, there would be no good outcome for him.

With his current strength, he couldn't even escape if he wanted to. He was well aware of the government's power. So he could only make money quietly, never openly displaying his abilities, lest he be dissected like a lab rat.

"Then let's go with the temporary fix. But how much do you need? We don't have the money right now. Only after you treat me can I have someone transfer the money to you, or you can come with us to get it," the old man said, sounding a bit disinterested. He was now convinced this doctor was a fraud. After all, if a disease can't be treated now, how could it be cured in three years? No one would believe that.

The only reason he still wanted to let Ethan Brooks try was because those few silver needles just now had woken him up, giving him a bit of hope. Besides, he wanted to see how this doctor planned to scam him. He worked at Likang—if the monk runs away, the temple is still there.

But Ethan Brooks shook his head and said, "If you don't have the money, then I'm afraid I can't help you. I treat people to make money. And I need the money paid right now. As for transferring or going with you to get it, I have no interest at all."

Ethan Brooks flatly refused the old man's suggestion. Without sufficient strength, he would never expose himself. He'd long since seen the dark side of human nature. Other than his master, Luo Ying, he didn't trust anyone. Besides, he didn't believe for a second that this girl didn't have money on her. Someone as wealthy as her couldn't possibly not have a single card with her.

The old man's face immediately turned ugly. How could there be such a doctor? Whether or not he was a fraud, what kind of doctor demands payment up front before even treating the patient? This wasn't just a matter of poor medical ethics—this was having no ethics at all.