The cold water washed away my body and my dignity.
This is the first washout since the temple was destroyed thirteen years ago. There are too many firsts in the quicksand tombs this time.
After I was rinsed off, Bai Xi gave me a military coat and large cotton trousers to put on.
The wounds on my back and shoulders were also treated by people from the Bai family. After they were sprinkled with white medicine, they were bandaged tightly.
I stayed at the camp for about an hour, maybe a little more than an hour, but my brain is numb from the cold so I can't tell the time clearly.
A man in a suit walked into my tent.
The man is tall and straight, with sharp edges on his face. To be honest, he is very handsome.
Typical tall, rich and handsome man.
Bai Xi was very discerning and handed over a folding chair.
Besides the eldest young master of the Bai family, who else could make Bai Xi bow so low?
The eldest young master crossed his legs and looked at me: "Li Shang, to be honest, when I knew this was a trap set by my second brother, I doubted whether you could come out alive. Even after Baixi was plotted by you, I still I doubt whether you can survive, but your actions disappoint me so much."
The parchment in my pocket was thrown to the ground by the eldest young master.
I gave him a cold look and said nothing, waiting for him to continue.
He said: "You actually colluded with people from the Gu sect to plot against me?"
"Ha." I finally couldn't hold it in any longer and said, "Then if you let Bai Xi trick Xiao Wu into going to the tomb, attracting Lao Sun, and then forcing me to follow you, will you be able to do things justly? Young Master, if Your ability is to cause trouble for your own people after your own plan fails. I advise you not to compete for the position of the head of the family. Your ability is simply not worthy of that position."
Instead of anger, he smiled.
Bai Xi on the side came up and slapped me.
The eldest young master raised his hand to stop him and said, "In your opinion, how can I compete with my two younger brothers?"
"What disease does your father have?"
"What does it have to do with my father? If my father could continue to live, would I still have to compete for the position of the head of the family?"
"Young Master, the authorities are obsessed with me." I got up from the bed, sat cross-legged on the bed, and said seriously: "If I told you that now is not the critical moment to fight for the head of the family, would you believe it?"
The eldest young master frowned. People from such a big family are definitely not stupid.
He also knows that his chances of winning are very slim. He just wants to use the power of tired, piao, book and goulan behind me. Otherwise, he will not come to see me.
after awhile.
He said: "In your opinion, what should be the safest way?"
"Arrange for me to meet your father. I know medical skills. If I can extend your father's life for three years, then you won't have to fight for it, and your father will hand over the position of head of the family to you."
"Why should I trust you?"
"Why do you think Kumen values me so much? It's just for my medical skills. Don't you understand?"
After I finished speaking, the eldest young master stopped talking again.
I hate this kind of indecision the most, so I went straight to the bed and said: "This is why you can't compete with your two brothers. You are too weak. Life is a big gamble, but you dare not take the plunge." , how to play chess with others?"
The eldest young master was also at the end of his rope. He said: "Then your identity..."
"The second young master designed my people to enter the Quicksand Tomb. I fell into the trap to save my people. You know I am a guest of the tired family, and then you went through a lot of hard work to rescue me and let me treat your father. Sick, isn't this name good for you? Doesn't it make you look decent? Your brother is fighting for the head of the family, but you are dedicated to curing the old man. It would be great if this good reputation spreads!"
"That side of the tired door..."
"Do you have Huang Yong's phone number? Call him and I'll talk to him."
"Okay." The eldest young master beamed with joy.
After I finished my confession with Huang Yong, the eldest young master stood up with a smile, and then suddenly slapped Bai Xi on the face: "Now Shopkeeper Li is my honored guest, I will send the best medical team over immediately to treat Shopkeeper Li's injuries. I will take him back to the Bai family in a week and ensure that shopkeeper Li can freely take the needle and take the pulse."
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A week later, the eldest young master and I embarked on the journey back to the Bai family.
Should I say it or not, this car is comfortable for rich people to sit in. How about all the rich people buying it?
I sat comfortably in the back row, sipping red wine and analyzing the current situation with Bai Ruilin.
Oh yes, Bai Ruilin is the eldest young master.
After listening to my analysis, Bai Ruilin said, "You mean, my second brother doesn't need my full attention, but it's my third brother that I need to pay attention to?"
"Yes, as far as I know, the third young master has been running his own power abroad these years, but none of you know how powerful his power is and how wide his connections are. Is this correct?"
"That's right." Bai Ruilin nodded.
I added: "What is on the bright side is never as scary as what is hidden in the dark. No matter how powerful your second brother is, he still doesn't have as many resources as you, the eldest son, can use. So while you are dealing with your second brother, in the end, It’s best to ask your people to investigate your third brother, do you understand what I mean?”
"I understand. Thank you, Shopkeeper Li, for your advice." Bai Ruilin clasped his hands together.
I frowned.
He said: "I believe in Mazu, so I unconsciously put my hands together. This is the way to thank and greet our good friends."
Then he changed the subject: "Shopkeeper Li, what do you think of my father's business?"
"There is a problem with the kidneys and liver. I will give you two injections and adjust it with traditional Chinese medicine. But in exchange, I want information about the Southern Sect. Also, I want to know the information you have about the Gu Sect. You also know that Gu Sect Lao Kui has made a deal with me in the Quicksand Tomb."
"Of course, I have to rely on shopkeeper Li to help me get into the position of head of the family. Naturally, I won't be like my second brother." Bai Ruilin said with a smile on his face.
After entering the Bai family manor, Bai Ruilin directly asked the old housekeeper to report to the owner that the tired miracle doctor was here.
I joked on the side: "You are a son, and you still need to report when you see your father?"
Bai Ruilin said: "It has really reached the point of no return. If it were not for the life-extending injection, my father would have died long ago."
About a quarter of an hour passed.
The old butler walked out of the villa and said to Bai Ruilin: "Young Master, I want you to go in with Divine Doctor Li."
Bai Ruilin said: "Why does it take so long?"
"Don't ask our leader, Mr. Huang, if my identity is true?" I rolled my eyes at him.
Entering the villa, it is the ward of the head of the Bai family in Lingnan.
A skinny old man was lying on the bed with tubes inserted into his body.
I stepped forward and took a pulse.
The old man said: "Young man, can this old man be saved?"
