When he regained consciousness again, Mo Chengjun was awakened by the heat. He felt like he had been put into a large steamer, with scalding hot water constantly cooking his body. He was almost cooked.
When he woke up, he opened his eyes and found that he seemed to have really been cooked.
Under him is a huge wooden barrel with a sealed lid, and he is inside the barrel, with nothing exposed except his head.
Inside the wooden barrel, there was scalding boiling water, which seemed to be heated in some way, and the temperature was getting higher and higher.
This scene made Mo Chengjun inexplicably panic. He struggled instinctively to escape, but his movements also alerted people outside.
An old man with gray hair but meticulous grooming and a rosy complexion walked in quickly from outside.
As he walked, he said: "My dear friend, my dear friend, don't panic, don't panic, this is the little old man's method of medicinal bathing and steaming, which can better restore the injury.
Although it was a bit painful, it was easy to get over, and it only took half an hour. "
The old man's words really made Mo Chengjun regain some sense. Only then did he realize that the liquid in the barrel had a strong herbal smell, and although the water temperature was high, it was not too exaggerated.
After calming down, Mo Chengjun looked around and found that he was in a spacious house.
Through the window, you can see the huge courtyard outside, the grape trellis with climbing vines and an extremely thick tree.
There are some racks around, and what seems to be herbs are drying on them.
Only then did he look back at the white-haired old man, paused slightly, and finally said: "Old man, where are you? Who are you? Why am I here?"
This was the first time Mo Chengjun communicated with others since he woke up in the dense forest. His words were hoarse and jerky, and his accent was even more strange, but he was still fluent.
The old man was very happy to see him calm down. He stroked his beard slightly and said with a smile: "The little old man's surname is Zhang. He has some medical skills. He is now a doctor of the Xue family and is also one of the people who fled before.
As for this place, it is Sifang City and the backyard of the Xue Mansion. The little old man is here to save his benefactor on the orders of the family master. "
Sifang City?
The backyard of Xue Mansion?
With just these two points, Mo Chengjun's eyes flashed before Mo Chengjun's eyes, that powerful man who could fight the cat demon without losing in a short period of time, and the towering city wall.
After he had his initial understanding, he immediately asked: "In other words, we have already entered the city?"
The old man nodded slightly: "Yes, the Xue Mansion is a famous family within a thousand miles. Although they came here to escape, it is not difficult to enter this Sifang City.
And we, of course, do not need to suffer in the refugee camp outside the city. "
Mo Chengjun: "Where are those monsters?"
"We have retreated. We have all retreated. I have to thank my benefactor for his magic, which scared away the donkey demon and saved countless people."
The little old man stroked his beard again and said with a smile: "I know my benefactor has just woken up and has many doubts, but there is no need to be anxious. After the medicinal bath is over in a while, I will invite the master of the family to come here and talk to you in detail."
"Okay?"
"good!"
Mo Chengjun was silent for a moment, nodded, and asked the last question: "Old man, how long have I been asleep?"
"Three days and two nights."
…
As a doctor specially hired by the Xue family, Old Man Zhang's status is actually not low. He not only has an independent courtyard, but also has several servants under his command, who are busy drying and grinding.
Half an hour later, Mo Chengjun was taken out of the medicinal bath, washed in another hot water bucket, then put on a set of silky satin clothes and rested on a lounge chair in the courtyard. .
There is a big tree in the courtyard, which is thick enough for several people to surround it. It is midsummer, the green shade is like a canopy, and the sunlight shines through the leaves and casts spots on the ground.
Mo Chengjun's lounge chair was under the big tree. There was a breeze blowing by, and the leaves rustled together. The light and shadow cast by it were mottled and changing, which actually made him feel a bit of the tranquility of the years.
He closed his eyes slightly and after enjoying a moment of peace, he began to silently feel his physical condition.
Frankly speaking, although the cat demon's kick was hasty, it was really dangerous.
Those five sharp claws directly cut a huge wound on his chest. If it were deeper, it might end up being disemboweled.
And that's not the most serious thing. The most serious thing is the dislocation of his bones and the impact on his organs when he was knocked out and hit the ground.
At that time, he had tried, and a few fingers could still move, but his thighs and toes below the waist were out of control.
At that time, the reason why he felt that he was going to die was that even if he survived, his injuries would not be cured.
But what he didn't expect was that on this recliner, he directed his fingers and toes to move. There didn't seem to be many obstacles, but the tearing pain still made him frown.
But this is actually a good thing. Being able to feel pain proves that the body is still his, and as long as the body is still his, there is a possibility of recovery.
This also made him feel a little emotional, that old man seemed to be really capable.
However, what he didn't know was that a certain female sword cultivator fed him a spiritual pill.
Logically speaking, after sleeping for so long, Mo Chengjun should not be sleepy, but in fact, as he was basking in the sun and blowing the wind, he felt sleepy again. It seemed to be the previous 'Red Flame Crow' technique. It consumed a lot of his energy.
With little resistance, he squinted his eyes and fell asleep again.
When I woke up, the sun was already in the west, and the wind blew a little cold on my face.
When Mo Chengjun opened his eyes, he saw another recliner next to him, with a small coffee table in the middle.
There are two cups on the coffee table, along with a pot of tea and a plate of snacks.
On the recliner was a man wearing a Confucian shirt, but he looked very strong.
When Mo Chengjun woke up, the man was reaching out to pick up the tea cup, bringing it to his mouth and taking a sip.
But it was obvious that he didn't know what to eat, his brows were furrowed tightly, and his face was a little haggard.
Mo Chengjun's movements startled him, and when he turned to look over, he gave a bright smile, quickly put down the teacup, straightened up, cupped his fists and saluted: "My dear friend, is he awake?
My younger brother Xue Pan is so polite, but he doesn’t know his benefactor’s surname? "
Mo Chengjun watched him salute and instinctively wanted to move, but he lowered his arm due to severe pain when he was halfway up.
He grinned in pain and said, "My name is Mo Chengjun. If Brother Xue doesn't mind, just call me Brother Mo, okay?"
"Okay, okay!"
Xue Pan seemed very happy, but he hesitated for a moment, and then said: "If Brother Mo is willing to recognize me as a friend, I have a gracious request. I don't know whether to say it or not?"
Mo Chengjun wanted to reply, since you know it's an 'unkind invitation', then don't say it.
But when the words came to his lips, they still turned into: "Brother Xue, please tell me?"
Well, with this body that is about to be disabled now, if the other party was not willing to help with treatment, Mo Chengjun doesn't know if he would have been able to walk out of this door.
Therefore, when it’s time to give in, you really have to give in.
However, even though Mo Chengjun was prepared, what Xue Pan said still made his eyes widen.
Xue Pan: "My son Xue Ling, I wonder what Brother Mo thinks?"
Mo Chengjun tilted his head and said good things: "Well, he is innocent, lively and active, but also kind. Brother Xue teaches you well."
Xue Pan: "Brother Mo, are you willing to accept this adopted son?"
"Adopted son? What?"
Mo Chengjun only felt that he had heard wrong.
Xue Pan: "The adopted son of Ganzi is what we often call his godson."
"..."
Well, Mo Chengjun finally confirmed that it was not that he heard wrong, but that what the other party said was what he understood.
But why?
At this moment, Xue Pan was waiting, while Mo Chengjun remained silent, and there was a sense of nervousness in the air.
It was not until a long time later that Mo Chengjun spoke, and he said seriously: "Brother Xue, I think I am just a wanderer with no power, so how can I reach a high place and accept my son as my adopted son.
If there is anything I don't know about, please let me know. If I can help, I'll be happy to do so. "
After Xue Pan heard this, his body relaxed slightly, but the bitter smile on his face became even worse. However, he did not hide it, but talked about it.
After drinking some tea, Mo Chengjun finally understood all the inside stories, and all of this started with the Xue family's predicament in Sifang City.
…
Sifang City, as its name suggests, is to connect the four directions. This is a rare large commercial city in Xingqing Prefecture in Yunzhou, northwest China.
The population is dense, business is prosperous, Zi is a wealthy family, and gangs and martial arts schools are gathered together.
There are official temple blessings on top, and there are informal cultivator masters behind it, etc. Its power is so complex that it is not an exaggeration to say that it is "intricately connected".
Although the Xue family is also a local wealthy family, its sphere of influence in the past was not within the Sifang City, but concentrated in the border towns of Yunzhou.
His father had an uncle and an uncle who both served in the frontier army. Their highest official position was that of General Fenwei of the fifth rank. Although his father died young, he died heroically in a fierce battle with the demon clan.
In terms of power background, the Xue family is actually not bad, but this time the invasion of the Tiger Demon Kingdom caught the border troops by surprise.
In a very short period of time, three border towns and dozens of fortresses were lost, and almost all the Xue family uncles fell into this war, with their lives and deaths unknown.
Xue Pan's family was sent out immediately after the demon army besieged the city. He belonged to a single family, and his uncles took good care of them.
And he took his family's population and property all the way east and came to Sifang City.
Ordinarily, with the Xue family's past power and connections, they are not afraid of others.
But the situation now is different. Almost all his family members are trapped in the border battlefield. Maybe the Xue family will have to be expelled before the war is over.
And when he arrived here, the twenty cartloads of gold and silver goods finally aroused the covetousness of some people.
The Xue family also has property in Sifang City. Two restaurants, five shops, and a hundred acres of fertile land are also quite a fortune.
But now, people come to the two restaurants to cause trouble every day, and gang members in the five shops are vandalizing and looting.
In just three days since entering the city, two shops have already closed.
Xue Pan knew that this was just a preemptive test by some people. If the Xue family could not come up with effective means to scare everyone, it would definitely be a situation where 'wolves eat tigers and eat each other'.
In other words, if this matter is not handled well, his family will be wiped out.
That was the basic situation. However, Mo Chengjun didn't understand after listening for a long time. What did this have to do with Xue Ling recognizing him as his godfather? The two seemed to be incompatible with each other.
But in fact, after Xue Pan explained it again, they really got involved!
What the Xue family lacks now is not their strength.
In fact, his dozens of veterans who have retired from the army are a good fighting force. If they really let go of the fight, it will not be a problem to wipe out the gangs in Sifang City.
These people have really killed people, and even monsters!
What's really bad about the Xue family now is actually their background, their backstage, and their feared high-end combat power.
And Mo Chengjun can provide this.
Because, more than one person saw that he used magic during the demon soldier attack three days ago.
Even the four-eared donkey demon king was frightened away by his red flame crow technique!
And when it comes to the background, who can compare to an immortal master sitting in charge, making people fearful!
Of course, Mo Chengjun was more concerned about Xue Pan's last words.
The reason why he received the full medical treatment from the Xue family was not only because he saved the lives of Xue Ling, the young master of the Xue family, and many other people, but also because of the order given by the female swordsman before she left.
