Fanatical Believers

He thought disdainfully, "The ignorant masses are so easy to fool. If you knew I used your life as nourishment to cultivate poison, would you still be grateful to me?"

"But it doesn't matter, you can thank me and admire me as much as you want. That way, even if Ye Liangnai wants to take action against me, he'll have to consider the will of the people first!"

Shennong felt a strong urge to manipulate others at will.

After seeing the man out of the operating room, he beckoned to another child, took out two lollipops, and tempted him, "Kotaro, how about you do me a favor!"

Kotaro smiled and replied, "Okay, okay!"

He had no idea what he was about to face!

At that very moment, outside where Shennong was.

"Dr. Shennong, come out here! I was perfectly healthy before, but ever since I came here for treatment, I've developed all sorts of discomfort. You have to give me an explanation!"

"I've had other checkups done, and they said I have multiple injuries that are life-threatening. I trusted you so much, and you actually tried to harm me??"

A young man stood outside, angrily shouting into the room, which drew the attention of those around him.

"Brother, you can't say things like that. How could Doctor Shennong possibly harm you!"

"He's a living saint! Not only are his medical skills superb, but he always treats patients for free. Where else can you find such a good person? The people in our town have clearly felt much better after his treatment!"

Some people spoke up in rebuttal, strongly disagreeing with the young man's words.

"That's right, young man! Look at this old man, I was almost ready to be laid to rest, but after being treated by Doctor Shennong, I feel refreshed and energetic. Living another twenty or thirty years won't be a problem!"

"He could never have done such a thing; it must have been your own carelessness that caused it!" Another old man spoke up to defend Shennong, using himself as an example.

"Bullshit! You bunch of accomplices, don't try to fool me. I know my own body best. It started deteriorating as soon as I came here. If it wasn't him, who was?"

The young man became even angrier upon hearing this and refuted those who were trying to persuade him.

"Why are you swearing, young man? Can't you talk things out properly?"

"That's right, that's right! You say it was caused by Shennong, but what evidence do you have!"

"Brothers, I think this guy is just here to cause trouble. I heard that some people in the next town are resentful because Shennong Doctor stole their business. Tell me, are you one of the guys they sent to cause trouble?"

Upon hearing this, the group's expressions immediately turned hostile, their eyes widening in anger, ready to start a fight at the slightest provocation!

"You... you guys... don't talk nonsense, I'm not..."

The young man was immediately frightened and began to stammer. Why did these people suddenly change their expressions, and why were they so terrifying?

"Still denying it? What are you panicking about? We absolutely will not allow you to slander Doctor Shennong!" A man shouted, the voice coming from inside the orphanage.

Everyone looked over upon hearing this, and saw a vigorous and energetic man walk out. He patted his chest and said, "Let me tell you, just a few minutes ago, I was panting after taking only a few steps, but now I'm back to normal, and I feel even better than before!"

"You actually said that Shennong made you feel unwell, and you still say you're not here to cause trouble?"

"Everyone knows that after being treated by Shennong, one's health will improve, but you're the only one who's not healthy! I think you're just deliberately trying to cause trouble and slander Shennong!"

"Brothers, take him to the authorities and let them clear Shennong's name!"

The man roared, quite agitated, and couldn't tolerate anyone saying a bad word about Shennong.

"Yes, hand them over to the authorities!"

"Restore the innocence of Doctor Shennong!"

"Don't even think about slandering Doctor Shennong and forcing him to leave!"

"With Shennong gone, who can we rely on to treat our illnesses?"

This immediately gained the approval of many people.

However, their demeanor resembled that of fanatical believers rather than ordinary people.

The young man was terrified. He never expected that coming to Shennong to hold him accountable would lead to such a terrible thing.

He suddenly felt a pang of regret.

He wants to leave!

However, he was captured as soon as he had this thought. His captor sneered, "What, trying to run away? No way! You're not leaving until you've cleared Shennong's name!"

The young man was so frightened that he quickly cried out, "Fine, I won't sue you, I'll leave!"

But--

"You think you can just come and go as you please? Not at all! How can we let you ruin the reputation of Shennong Doctor!"

Someone shouted, turning the young man's face pale!

He panicked and said, "You bunch of lunatics! This is illegal detention! I'm going to sue you!"

But before he could finish speaking, he was punched, and his teeth flew out.

But just as more people were about to join in, a kind voice rang out. "Stop!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked over and saw Shennong walk out of the house, frowning as he said, "Let him go. What you are doing is illegal. If you continue like this, I would rather leave!"

Upon hearing this, the group, who had just been looking fierce, immediately exclaimed, "No, no, no, Doctor Shennong, please don't say that!"

"Yes, yes, we'll let him go right away, please don't be angry!"

With that, they released the man and stood aside with their heads bowed, like a group of children who had done something wrong.

"Oh, everyone, please don't do that!" Shennong bowed sincerely and said, "Thank you all for protecting me. However, I hope you can be more rational next time, otherwise, people will think I'm some kind of bad person. Wouldn't that have a greater impact on my reputation?"

"What Doctor Shennong said is absolutely right!"

"We're the ones who got excited!" everyone quickly agreed!

Then, Shennong looked at the man and smiled, "I apologize for startling you. They are all simple and honest people. They were just a little excited for a moment. I hope you won't take it to heart!"

Surprisingly, the young man, who was originally full of anger, was somewhat flattered by what he did, and couldn't bring himself to criticize him.

"You're too kind, doctor!"

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now!"

The man glanced at the crowd around him, then took his leave with a look of lingering fear.

"Don't you want me to take a look? Your condition is already very serious, and it may be life-threatening!" Shennong said sincerely.

"No need, no need, I have other plans. Goodbye!" With that, he left.

"Everyone, you can all leave now. Thank you for your help!" Shennong said to the crowd after the young man left.

"Tch, just letting him go like that, it's so annoying!"

"Shennong is truly a living deity; he has such a magnanimous heart, he doesn't even intend to pursue this matter!"

"That's right, the magnanimity of Doctor Shennong is beyond our comprehension..."

As they departed, they did not forget to praise Shennong.