Shocking, unbelievable.
A sense of disbelief spread through the Divine Doctor's chest.
His cheeks twitched, and his eyes were filled with shock.
Everything happened too quickly for him to react.
Only after taking a moment to recover did he come to his senses...
I actually... got slapped?!
Hiss!!
At this thought, the Divine Doctor's pupils contracted to the size of a pinpoint.
An indescribable rage filled his heart.
To think that I, the great Divine Doctor, who has saved countless lives and accumulated boundless merit.
Yet... I was slapped by a mere follower?
And in front of so many people?!
How many years has it been?
How many years since I've experienced such primal anger!
Jiang Hao's expression turned rigid when he looked at Qin Luo.
He was screaming internally.
Arrogant, insolent!!
This Su Muwan is truly someone who shows no respect and dares too much!
It's one thing to hit me! But to even strike the Divine Doctor?!
But never mind!
Jiang Hao looked toward the Divine Doctor, certain that he would teach these tyrannical duo a lesson!
Gulp.
Jiang Xueqi swallowed nervously from the side.
She looked at her father, then at the Divine Doctor, and finally secretly glanced at Qin Luo and Su Muwan.
Finally, heh.
The corners of her mouth curved upward, her eyes full of mockery.
Su Muwan, oh Su Muwan, you're finished!
Weren't you being so arrogant? Weren't you being so insolent? Didn't you have such a loyal follower?
Now! You're done for!
Having offended the Divine Doctor, you'll never show your face in Jiang City again!
The heads of all the major families in attendance watched the scene with trepidation.
It seemed as if the Divine Doctor would rise in anger at any moment and suppress Su Muwan and her companion on the spot.
However....
The Divine Doctor merely covered his face without immediate reaction, and then.....
Everyone watched as.
The Divine Doctor slowly lowered his hand, his left cheek grotesquely swollen.
He took a deep breath and stood up, then looked at Qin Luo with casual indifference, saying: "To convince through virtue is the greatest good."
"Young friend, if that slap has relieved your anger, shall we begin the auction?"
"You've already taken up too much of everyone's time."
Upon hearing this.
Jiang Hao's previously stunned expression suddenly showed understanding.
He! Got it!
What was the Divine Doctor's status and position?
Would it be appropriate for someone of his standing to lose composure and argue with a follower like Qin Luo in public?
This clearly wouldn't suit his status!
So by showing such magnanimity at this moment, he naturally created a contrast with Su Muwan's group.
Surely any discerning person would know who was right and who was wrong!
The Divine Doctor's move... was brilliant!
And indeed, it had the intended effect.
In the venue, some people had already begun directing angry expressions toward Su Muwan.
"The Divine Doctor is such a magnanimous figure who established this charity foundation to help more children in need, yet Su Muwan not only arrives late but even humiliates the Divine Doctor. This is truly despicable!"
"Exactly, does Su Muwan think she and her Su family can control everything in Jiang City?"
"The Divine Doctor rarely visits, and if Su Muwan ruins this, my family will certainly sever all cooperation with the Su family!"
"My family as well! This is going too far!"
"Apologize! We demand Su Muwan apologize!"
The crowd was in an uproar.
Demands for an apology came from all directions.
The Divine Doctor maintained a calm expression, but internally he smiled proudly.
This is how someone of my stature handles things.
Take action myself?
Heh, these are just children's games.
I don't need to lift a finger; many will voluntarily help me eliminate these villains.
Originally, I was planning to give Su Ba face and accept a private apology.
But...
Who would have thought Su Ba would only send Su Muwan alone, truly showing no respect for me!
Wang Yong also watched his master with gleaming eyes.
Master indeed had won people's hearts; just look at the current situation.
Su Muwan!
Qin Luo!
Wang Yong pressed his lips together, casting a venomous look their way.
This is what happens when you offend my master!
Waves of condemnation gradually spread through the venue.
The Divine Doctor pretended to be unconcerned as he tried to calm the situation: "Everyone, please don't get upset."
"I believe this young friend must have calmed down by now."
He righteously declared: "I have walked this path for many years and seen countless patients."
"So I understand such volatile emotions in young people like our friend here."
Speaking thus, the Divine Doctor looked at Qin Luo, sighing and shaking his head: "Young friend, if you've calmed down, let us proceed with the auction."
And as the Divine Doctor's magnanimous words fell.
The crowd grew even more furious.
"Bastard! How dare you humiliate someone as great as the Divine Doctor like this!"
"That's right!"
"Apologize! We demand Su Muwan and her follower apologize!"
"Apologize!"
"Apologize!"
"Apologize!"
Waves of condemnation continued to pour forth.
Su Muwan's brows furrowed slightly.
This old fool is deliberately guiding public sentiment to apply pressure, huh.
Ridiculous, does this young lady care?
Just as Su Muwan was about to speak.
"Noisy."
Slap!
"Ugh—!"
Following a cold voice.
Qin Luo, still wearing an expressionless face, delivered another slap to the Divine Doctor.
At this.
The entire venue fell silent, everyone struck with disbelief.
Now both of the Divine Doctor's cheeks were equally swollen.
He tilted his head, his pupils shaking.
His expression was shocked!
How could he... still hit?
Qin Luo shook his wrist, mockingly said: "Old fool, since you asked if I've calmed down, my answer is... these idiots up there are too noisy, making my temper rise."
"Since you're the miraculous Divine Doctor, helping me treat this shouldn't be a problem, right?"
With that.
Slap!
Qin Luo delivered another slap.
The Divine Doctor's head tilted in another direction.
This scene provoked even more furious roars from those on stage.
"Apologize!"
"Apologize!"
"Apologize!"
Qin Luo nodded, then looked at the Divine Doctor kindly, smiling: "Look at them."
Then.
Slap!
Another slap.
This time the Divine Doctor came to his senses, and a surge of fury rose in his heart.
At this moment, he no longer cared about manners or dignity.
Once I endured, twice I also endured, but three times.... even a man made of mud has his limits!!
The Divine Doctor turned his head, roaring angrily at Qin Luo: "You........"
"Apologize!"
Slap!
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Luo delivered another slap.
Then.
"Apologize!"
Slap!
"Apologize!"
Slap!
"Apologize!"
Slap!
With each demand for an apology from those on stage, Qin Luo gave the Divine Doctor another slap.
And the Divine Doctor discovered a bizarre phenomenon.
His expression was shocked, his eyes dazed!!
He actually..... couldn't fight back?!!
No!!
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!! Fight back!!
The Divine Doctor screamed internally, wanting to retaliate, but it was completely useless!!
Outside.
"Apologize!"
Slap!
As if suddenly finding a rhythm.
The family heads on stage discovered that every time they shouted for an apology, Qin Luo would slap the Divine Doctor.
Their emotions shifted from initial anger to.....
Looking at each other in bewilderment, somehow feeling an unexpected sense of rhythm?