Chapter 5: Are You Trying to Poison the Old Man?

"Danny, please, I beg you, save my grandfather. I can't live without him." Natalie's eyes were filled with tears as she reluctantly stepped aside. "Don't worry, not even death dares to show off in front of me. Just wait, it will be fine soon!" Danny confidently took out a set of exquisite silver needles from his backpack. These were precious items, and he wouldn't use them if it weren't for his brother's sake. But just as Danny was about to start the treatment, a man burst into the room. "Outrageous! Who are you? Get out of here!" The man, a middle-aged individual dressed in black, exuded an authoritative presence. Behind him was an elderly man with an air of wisdom, looking like a seasoned traditional Chinese medicine doctor. "Uncle, why are you here?" Natalie rushed over, giving the man a sheepish smile. It turned out he was Benjamin's son, Kamp, the current head of the family. Kamp patted Natalie's hair and gave Danny a sideways glance. "Who is this? And what's he holding? He dares to act recklessly here? He must have a death wish." Natalie quickly explained, "Uncle, he's Danny. I specifically invited him to treat Grandpa. He..." "Treat? Hmph, this kid looks like he hasn't even weaned yet. What qualifies him to treat your grandfather? Isn't he just a scammer? You're being ridiculous!" Kamp's face darkened upon hearing this, his anger palpable. At this moment, the old man behind him coughed twice on purpose. "This is outrageous! Mr. Benjamin is a great benefactor. How could anyone deceive him?" "Moreover, his illness is very complex. I've read his medical records. Even a dozen chief physicians couldn't do anything. What skills could this young boy possibly have?" The old man stroked his beard triumphantly. Kamp immediately introduced him to Natalie. "This is Master Tangin from Delhi, a renowned healer from a family of generations of medical practitioners, known as the 'Angel of Revival.' His medical skills are unparalleled, having saved countless lives. He's also the head of the Delhi Medical Alliance..." Hearing the name Tangin, Natalie's eyes widened in shock. The title "Angel of Revival" was famous across the country. It was said that as long as he intervened, no illness was incurable. Kamp had indeed spared no expense to save Benjamin. In the presence of this well-known healer, Danny seemed insignificant. He had no status, no background, and no medical credentials. He was just a nobody. "Hmph, I'll let you live a few more minutes. I'll deal with you later," Kamp glared at Danny, then turned to Tangin with great respect, bowing deeply. "Master Tangin, this is my father. Please, do whatever you can to save him." "Rest assured, now that I'm here, this old gentleman will be fine. Otherwise, it would tarnish my reputation," Tangin said confidently, not even needing to examine the patient closely. He took out a golden pill from a delicate gourd at his waist and proudly displayed it to everyone. "This pill is called 'Revival Pill,' made from the essence of heaven and earth, the morning dew, and over a hundred life-extending herbs. Once the old gentleman takes it, he will be as fit as a fiddle." Kamp and Natalie eagerly moved closer to inspect the pill. Indeed, it was very special. Although it had a strong herbal smell, the stronger the smell, the more it indicated its authenticity. "Really? Master Tangin, thank you for using such precious ingredients for my father." Tangin, full of pride, approached Benjamin. "Open his mouth. One pill will bring him back to consciousness." Kamp, filled with admiration, hurried to his father's side, eager to feed him all the pills in the gourd. Natalie also sighed in relief, thinking her grandfather's condition was finally turning around. But just as Tangin was about to pry open Benjamin's mouth, a stern voice called out. "Wait!" Danny rushed over, took a deep sniff of the pill, and then frowned. "Old man, there's something wrong with this pill." Tangin was taken aback. "You little bastard, what nonsense are you spouting?" Danny thought for a moment. "What I mean is, this isn't a life-saving pill; it's a death sentence." "You! You! You!" Tangin was so furious he stomped his feet. He had traveled far and wide for years, treating the high and mighty. No one had ever dared to question him. Yet today, this brat was doing just that, and it infuriated him. "How dare you insult me! If you don't explain yourself, I'll make sure you regret it." Danny chuckled at the threat. "Look at yourself. You're barely able to walk straight. You're like an old man ready to fake an injury for compensation." "If I'm not mistaken, your 'Revival Pill' contains astragalus, ophiopogon, licorice, salvia, peach kernel, and that thousand-year-old ganoderma... am I right?" Kamp sneered. "Nonsense. You think you can identify ingredients just by sniffing? You must think you're a dog." Kamp and Natalie didn't believe him, but Tangin was stunned, staring at Danny in disbelief. "Let the old man confirm if I'm right," Danny suggested, glancing at Tangin, who seemed at a loss for words. Everyone's eyes were now on Tangin. Tangin, astonished, couldn't believe his ears. Identifying ingredients just by smell? Not even he could do that. But Danny wasn't bluffing. He had accurately listed the components. It was truly remarkable. "Yes, my ingredients are top-notch. Even gathering these is no easy task." "Wait! I understand now. You little brat, you must have stolen my formula!" Tangin was livid, but Danny chuckled. "Your formula? I could make this when I was five. I thought it was something special." "Danny, what do you mean? Is there something wrong with these ingredients?" Natalie asked urgently, trusting Danny's capabilities despite Tangin's reputation. Danny shook his head, pacing around Tangin. "The ingredients are indeed excellent, but combining them is the problem. Their properties clash. Instead of extending life, it might harm the body." "Simply put, each component is fine alone, but together they're disastrous. Ever heard of food poisoning? This pill is a death sentence." "What?" Danny continued, "This is basic knowledge. Even students know it. Yet this old man touts it as a miracle cure. What is his true intention?" Danny gave Tangin a scornful look. "An 'Angel of Revival'? More like a 'Harbinger of Death.'" "He's trying to poison the old man!"