The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 10 Accepting You as a Disciple

Daniel’s words left everyone within earshot shocked, staring at him with disbelief. The chance to be taken under Master Joshua’s wing at Healthy Land was a dream many harbored, some even willing to incur massive debt for such an opportunity. And yet, this young man had just rejected it? Not only that, he had the audacity to speak so arrogantly. Was he a fool, or simply unaware of what Healthy Land represented? Suddenly… Ryan spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the floor, unconscious. “What happened?” Joshua had Ryan moved back onto the stretcher for emergency care but despite his best efforts, Ryan remained unresponsive.

“Master Joshua, how’s my father?”

“I’m sorry. Your father’s extensive internal injuries from martial arts practice were too great. Although The Cure helped a bit, it wasn’t enough to solve all the issues. I failed to bring him back.” Joshua apologized sincerely to Heather with a bow. “Please accept my deepest condolences.” Even though Joshua wasn’t responsible for Ryan’s condition and had done his best, the fact remained that Ryan was not revived. “The man’s not dead yet, what’s with the rush to apologize?” Daniel walked over to the medicine cabinet, gathered a few common herbs, tossed them into a paper cup, and poured some hot water from the dispenser to steep them. He handed the resulting brew to Heather. “Give this to your dad, and he will wake up.”

“You think you can succeed where Master Joshua failed?”

Ryan regains his health, I’ll accept you as my

I’m not interested in taking on a fool like you as a disciple! If only you weren’t so stubborn and had heeded my warning.” Though doubtful, Heather had run out of options. With skepticism, she poured the herbal infusion into Ryan. After drinking Daniel’s concoction… Ryan spewed a mouthful of black blood and then woke up. He was alive? Could it be that Ryan had

life. I’m sorry.” Joshua invited Daniel upstairs and personally made him a cup of coffee. “Sir, I wanted to ask, you mentioned there was a problem with The Cure I administered—what exactly was the issue?” … The two talked in the room until midnight, with Joshua asking questions and Daniel answering. The Grants’ thousands-year-old secret formulas had grown incomplete over time, and Joshua presented them to Daniel, who filled in the missing parts. Although the complete formulas had not yet been verified, Joshua deduced and analyzed

to be my grandfather. It doesn’t

you refuse to accept me

Daniel conceded, then helped Joshua to his feet. “I can teach you medicine,

shall I call you

“Just ‘Dan’ will do.”

too disrespectful! How about ‘Daniel’

“Whatever you prefer!” …

other than Brittany, standing in her business