When Zhao Chuan opened his eyes, he was surprised to find a row of people stripped naked and tied to a row of wooden stakes. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a dozen thugs with broken legs.
And he was standing in a mountain village, surrounded by mountains.
The old man changed his clothes and came out of a stone house. He smiled and asked Zhao Chuan if these broken legs could be cured.
Zhao Chuan took a serious look at the injured's legs and said that they could be cured, but why did they have to be tied up and stripped naked? There is no need to strip off all clothes for bone setting, just expose the broken leg, let alone tie it up. The injured person can endure it during the treatment process.
The old man chuckled and said, 50 taels of gold per person?
Zhao Chuan said yes, didn’t we already agree?
The old man put away his smile and waved his hand, and someone immediately slashed at one of the tied people, causing his head to fall to the ground!
I'm good! Zhao Chuan was really frightened, but he didn't want to play like this. Did he just think the consultation fee was too high? If I feel it's too high, I can lower it again. I can't just kill someone because it's a human life.
Zhao Chuan was ashamed, waved his hands and asked, "What are you doing? Why don't you let me treat them? Is it because the consultation fee is high or because I can't cure them?"
The old man looked up to the sky and laughed, saying that was not the case. The reason why he refused to be treated was because he suddenly changed his mind. The other reason was that it was inconvenient for them to live like this anymore. They couldn't handle even the smallest things. The mountain didn't support idlers. Let these people come back and start over!
After saying that, he waved again, and a dozen thugs with broken legs were beheaded without saying a word. The bodies were then thrown into a large pit, doused with kerosene and burned.
Zhao Chuan was stunned. This operation was awesome. Who are these bandits? Neither the murderer nor the murdered person seems to have much emotional fluctuations. Even if pigs and sheep are usually killed, both sides must make some noise.
The old man probably saw Zhao Chuan's doubts and said that our ancestors all came from the southeastern islands and settled here in the early years. Because they were not good at farming, handicrafts, and commerce, they could only occupy the mountains and become kings to protect the peace of the people.
His uncle was obviously a group of bandits who would kill even his own people without batting an eyelid, and they were also said to be philanthropists who protect the people.
But Zhao Chuan couldn't understand this operation just now. He said that he would treat the injuries. Now that you have killed all the injured, why did you ask me to come up the mountain?
Zhao Chuan asked if he could send me back. The injured were all dead and I had nothing to do here.
The bald man with a sinister face laughed loudly and said that since you are here, don't leave. Stay and let our boss entertain you. The old man also nodded and smiled.
Amazing, worthy of the nickname Old King of Hell. The series of operations of this group of bandits really opened Zhao Chuan's eyes. He didn't expect the world to be so complicated. Fun and exciting! As a good young man with all his medical skills, he was deceived into going to this mountain. It is estimated that it will not be easy for him to go up here.
This old King of Hell is known as "I will tell you to die in the second watch but will not let you live in the third watch", and he truly deserves his reputation.
Zhao Chuan had no choice but to listen to others and eat when he was told to eat. He happened to be hungry and it was time to eat something.
After dinner, Zhao Chuan estimated that the other party was about to get down to business, so he pretended to wait as if nothing had happened. It would be a lie to say that he was not at all panicked.
What does the other party want to do by detaining me on this mountain? Let yourself be a bandit doctor in the mountains? It's unlikely. I saw with my own eyes this guy who didn't even want to treat a leg injury before the meal. How could he let himself be a bandit doctor?
Leave yourself to treat those two dandy boys? But until now I have never seen those two people, nor heard anything about them.
After dinner, the old bandit only left Zhao Chuan to sit for a while, said some insignificant greetings, and then sent Zhao Chuan off the mountain.
Zhao Chuan was blindfolded and taken down the mountain as usual. He was released near the south gate of the county seat and told not to talk nonsense when he returned and to pretend that nothing had happened.
Zhao Chuan thought for a long time and still didn't understand the reason and purpose of these operations.
Since he couldn't figure it out, he simply stopped thinking about it and returned to the inn.
Zhao Chuan didn't say anything when he returned to the inn. Even if someone asked, he just kept silent. He just regretted that he didn't earn the money for treatment.
On the third day, Zhao Chuan continued to play as usual.
This time, Cheng Shulan took Cheng Shulan to the jewelry and jade market for half a day, spending more than two hundred taels of silver to buy some jewelry and jade.
During lunch, Zhao Chuan asked Shu Lan: "What are your plans for the afternoon?"
"Whatever, I'll bring you here to play as you wish." Cheng Shulan said.
Zhao Chuan said: "Let's just listen to the show, I'm already a little tired."
A group of three people found a lively place to sit down and listen to the play.
After listening for a while, the waiter in the venue came over and told Zhao Chuan that someone was looking for you backstage.
Zhao Chuan then said to Cheng Shulan and Uncle Qin, "I'll go for convenience."
Walking to the back, a man waved to Zhao Chuan, came over and saluted: "Hello, young master, what happened yesterday afternoon worried you."
Zhao Chuan found that this man had a waistband similar to his, but it was made of wood.
"Who were those two young men yesterday?" Zhao Chuan asked.
The man replied: "The son of a wealthy family in Qing'an City, fifty miles away, recognized an old man named Lord Yama as his godfather."
"Who is that old man called Old King of Hell?" Zhao Chuan asked again.
"It's nothing more than a group of bandits occupying territory."
"Then what do they want to do with me?"
"I guess I want to recruit you."
"Recruitment? You're not saying that it's just a group of bandits occupying the territory, and they are not officials. How can you want to recruit others in turn?" Zhao Chuan was puzzled.
The man chuckled and said that they had official backgrounds and I couldn't go into details, but they all had different origins. This county is a "three no matter" area, a mixed bag of fish and dragons, and the situation is difficult to describe.
Zhao Chuan nodded: "How are you, Mr. Han?"
"Go back to me. I've arrived overnight. I saw that I was in such good spirits that I didn't bother you."
"Are you the only one here?" Seeing Zhao Chuan say this, the man waved his hand and immediately came over to the two of them.
Zhao Chuan said: "Let them watch here and watch the people I brought."
The man said to the two of them: "You guys keep an eye on them here and no one can disturb them." The two of them responded "Yes".
Zhao Chuan said: "Take me to see Mr. Han."
Zhao Chuan followed the man to a courtyard, not far from Tianling Temple. The man went in to report, and immediately Mr. Han laughed and said, "You're fine, little friend!"
Zhao Chuan said: "Let Mr. Han worry about it!"
"My little friend, please take a seat." He ordered his servants to serve tea. The man who brought Zhao Chuan asked Master Han for instructions: "Young man, please go back to the theater immediately. What else do you have to say?"
Han Qiaosheng did not answer, but looked at Zhao Chuan, who said, "Just follow me. If there is anything, send someone to report it."
The man replied: "As commanded, take leave!"
Han Qiaosheng said: "Yu'er Qin'er has gone to catch up with the meeting. We plan to stay here for a few days. Why don't you come over and have fun together?"
Zhao Chuan helplessly replied: "I would like to play for a few more days, but it is especially inappropriate to come to a meeting with my friends and not come back after the deadline, making my parents worried. Please forgive me, Mr. Han."
Han Qiaosheng replied considerately: "I understand, I understand. I wonder where my little friend is currently settling down?"
"I'm temporarily living in a medical clinic in Mengcheng. I don't have any skills to establish myself, but I only know a few medical skills. I have to make ends meet, how about Yu'er Qin'er?"
"They are very good. Yu'er's health has been fine recently since you met. It's just that Yu'er and Qin'er hit it off as old friends and miss her very much..."
Zhao Chuan was silent for a long time and said: "Since Miss and Qin'er are not here, and I can't stay for a long time, why don't we come here to meet you tonight and return to Mengcheng tomorrow. We will abide by the one-year agreement. Let's see what the miss's reply is tonight. "
Zhao Chuan paused and said: "There are some things that I hope Mr. Han will understand. The future of this junior is dangerous, but I don't know who and when this danger comes from. I only know that the other party's power is against heaven, so I ask you to keep the junior's affairs a secret. As for the young lady, Ji Ding will do his best."
Han Qiaosheng smiled slightly, and did not inquire in detail about what Zhao Chuan meant by the danger. He just said, "I understand, I understand!"
Zhao Chuan took out the jade token and said with a smile: "Mr. Han's jade token is indeed useful. I would like to thank you!"
Han Qiaosheng waved his hand and said: "This is also a helpless move. How can money be the repayment for the kindness my little friend has shown to my Han family? You can use it if you need it in the future." Then he stood up and left. Although Han Qiaosheng was reluctant to part with it, he had no choice but to do so.
As soon as Zhao Chuan returned to the theater, he was inevitably scolded. Because Zhao Chuan left, Cheng Shulan was extremely anxious, and asked Uncle Qin to search everywhere to no avail. The man from the Han family had no choice but to tell the young man just now to tell him to wait a moment and he would be back soon.
After dinner, Zhao Chuan said to take a shower and rest early, as he would have to leave early tomorrow.
Then Zhao Chuan quietly told Uncle Qin that he was going out for a while, so there was no need to worry, nothing would happen. If Cheng Shulan was looking for her, please cover me.
When Zhao Chuan arrived at Yu'er's residence, they had been waiting for a long time.
Qin'er led Zhao Chuan into the room, and after closing the door, she gave Zhao Chuan a tender punch.
Zhao Chuan smiled and said: "What are you doing? If you don't welcome me, I'll leave. Sister Yu'er, what do you think Qin'er means?"
Yu'er said: "Don't be rude."
Zhao Chuan saw that Yu'er was more beautiful than before. Grandma's transformation was like a woman's 18th transformation, ice crystal jade, she looked like a fairy. Then Yu'er looked at Zhao Chuan and seemed to be infinitely sad.
Zhao Chuan asked: "Sister Yu'er, can you come in?"
Yu'er said: "It's okay, why don't you tell me how you are doing?"
"Hi, I'm fine. My medical skills have improved recently. Come over here and I'll take your pulse."
Yu'er replied indifferently: "What to do with it, whether it is good or not is not the same thing."
Zhao Chuan smiled and said: "If you don't pull me down, Qin'er will come over and take your pulse."
Qin'er's eyes squinted: "Give me something, I'm not sick, are you trying to take advantage of me?"
Zhao Chuan immediately said seriously: "What benefits can you make by taking your pulse? My medical skills have improved a lot these days, so what can I lose by taking my pulse? Maybe I have a hidden disease that I don't know yet. Once I find out, it will be difficult to cure. Come here quickly." !”
Qin'er really stretched out his hand, and Zhao Chuan took his pulse seriously. He looked at Qin'er without blinking, and his expression gradually became serious, "Qin'er, are you always sleepy recently?"
Qin'er replied in a daze: "Yes!"
Zhao Chuan said again: "Give me another hand to make sure!"
Qin'er's face changed at this time: "Brother Chuan'er, am I really sick?"
Zhao Chuan's eyes were slightly closed, as if he was thinking hard. His left hand was holding the back of Qin'er's hand, and the hand that felt the pulse had slipped to the palm of his hand. He rubbed Qin'er's hand back and forth and said, "This little hand feels so good, the skin is so tender and tender." …”
Qin'er's palm twitched fiercely, her eyes widened: "What are you doing? Are you making fun of me?"
Yu'er hurriedly said: "Stop making trouble and give me a try." Although Qin'er was aggrieved, there was nothing she could do as the young lady felt her pulse.
Yu'er's health is much better and she is recovering faster than expected. It seems that her meridians can be opened without a one-year appointment. The ice energy in her body has accumulated more than before, but it doesn't matter. Wouldn't it be better to input some pure Yang Qi? It's a pity that my martial arts cultivation has been ruined and I can no longer express my true energy.
It seems that he still needs to try to restore his martial arts cultivation as soon as possible.
Alas, it’s really hard to use it until it’s time to use it. Zhao Chuan sighed secretly.
Zhao Chuan and Yu'er chatted about what they saw and heard while visiting the temple fair in the afternoon, and asked about Zhao Chuan's life in the past few months. Zhao Chuan stood up and said goodbye, but Yu'er was reluctant to leave.
Qin'er said instead: "Brother Chuan, when can we meet again? If you don't come to see us, can we go find you? Where are you in Mengcheng?"
Zhao Chuan replied: "I'm busy. I still have to earn money to marry a wife. You look for me, can you go by yourself? Where can Mr. Han find me? Why don't you come with me and wait for me to raise you?" When you grow up, you won’t have to worry about your wife anymore, let’s go!” As he said this, he stretched out his hand to play the piano.
Qin'er shrank back and said, "Get out, get out, I don't want to see you again."
Zhao Chuan smiled, turned around and left the house, disappearing into the night without looking back.
"Hey! Why do you really leave when you say you're leaving? I told you to get out just for fun!"
Qin'er hurriedly chased her out of the house, but it was pitch dark outside, and the boy was nowhere to be seen.
