Although Madam Shang's story was quite pitiful, it wasn't enough to change Hao Shuai's principles.
But if he refused, Shang Fengzi would later go on to become a disciple of Mount Emei and one of its most formidable fighters.
Hao Shuai didn't want to let Mount Emei benefit for nothing!
After thinking it over for a moment, he actually came up with a way to avoid taking on a disciple while still getting under Mount Emei's skin.
So he said, "I know a little medicine and have a way to cure your ailments. As for taking a disciple, I have no such intention for now."
"However, I can take you away from here to a big city and have your son study under a great master!"
Madam Shang knew her request had been rather presumptuous and hadn't had much hope. Now that she heard Hao Shuai's offer, she gladly agreed.
"Come, sit at the table. I'll take your pulse and see what's wrong."
Hao Shuai invited Madam Shang to sit at the dining table, then reached out with his right hand to feel her pulse.
"Hmm? This is a case of severe depletion of qi and blood, and kidney qi!"
With Hao Shuai's medical skills, he quickly figured out what was wrong with Madam Shang.
But how could a woman in her mid-twenties have such severely depleted kidney qi?
"Immortal Master, how is my mother?"
Just as Hao Shuai was puzzling over it, Shang Fengzi came closer, his face full of worry.
Looking at Shang Fengzi's burly build and thinking of the rumors about him, Hao Shuai had a pretty good idea.
Damn it!
A fine flower had been ruined by a bear demon!
Madam Shang was robust enough to endure the bear demon's abuse, but she was still an