Wu Hua reassured her that it had its own purpose, and Qin Luo, hearing this, didn't stop him any further.

The leader did not answer it immediately, but instead led it, Qin Luo, Ejiao, and Zhu Dou to the yamen.

The current county magistrate is none other than Sun Yanzhi, Qin Luo's former advisor. He didn't recognize Qin Luo at all.

It wasn't until the leader pointed it out that he realized he had been present when Qin Luo's face was slashed.

But as a man, he couldn't ask directly, so he could only pray in his heart that Qin Luo was alright, thinking that with Doctor You there, there shouldn't be any major problems.

But seeing the scars on her face still there, I feel a mix of emotions.

Qin Luo was the first to break the awkward silence.

"Uncle Sun, I've brought Zhu Dou. He's on the donkey cart outside the county government office!"

Sun Yanzhi got angry just hearing the name.

"Good, good, good! We can finally avenge Magistrate Wen!"

After saying this, he ordered the bailiffs to drag Zhu Dou in. Seeing that Zhu Dou's limbs were completely crippled, he felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

"Luo Luo, you've done a great job this time, you'll get a good reward! By the way, where are you staying? If you don't have a place to stay yet, stay at the county government office, I'll have someone arrange a room for you right away!"

Qin Luo didn't stand on ceremony and thanked him, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle Sun!"

"Don't mention it! It's only right that I do anything for you!"

He then summoned his servants and led Qin Luo back to the backyard to rest.

He then greeted the leader of the Dark Dragon Guard before going to interrogate Zhu Dou!

Qin Luo went to the backyard of the county government office, with the leader following behind her, carrying Wu Hua the whole time.

After the three entered the house, the chief sent the servants away.

He then closed the door before answering Wu Hua's earlier question.

How can you help me?

Wu Hua got down from his arms and sat on the stool opposite him, giving Qin Luo the feeling of negotiation.

Wu Hua calmly asked Qin Luo to pour her some tea. Qin Luo poured a cup for each of them, and the negotiation officially began.

Wu Hua looked at the leader and pointed her little finger behind his ear.

Why is there the aura of a ferocious beast here?

The leader unconsciously touched behind his ear; the wound there had already scabbed over.

That was from his earlier encounter with a tiny, one-headed, two-bodied snake.

He was puzzled at the time, wondering how such a terrifying snake could exist; it must have mutated.

Now, hearing Wu Hua ask this question, he started to have doubts again.

Who exactly are you?

Wu Hua has probably been hanging out with Qin Luo for too long, so she can lie without batting an eye.

“My grandfather was a beast hunter; he’s caught all sorts of strange beasts. I was born among beasts, so I can recognize them just by their scent!”

The leader didn't say whether he believed it or not, but continued, "Then how are you going to help me? Is your beast-trapper grandfather some kind of martial arts master?"

Wu Hua shook her head

"No, but beast hunters possess top-quality beast cores that can not only help you break through bottlenecks, but also cure hidden ailments left from your training, and even the Gu worms implanted in your body..."

At that moment, the leader was incredibly moved; no one wanted to lose their life.

He's almost thirty; in a few more years, his health will decline rapidly.

To be precise, he doesn't have many years left to live...

Otherwise, the Emperor wouldn't have knowingly entrusted him with oversight of the asbestos mines, even though he knew they were toxic.

They simply wanted to squeeze every last drop of value out of him. He had always thought this was his fate, never expecting such a turn of events.

The leader pondered in his heart, while Qin Luo shouted inwardly.

"What beast core? Little one, what are you doing? Don't scare me, ahhh!"

Seeing her so anxious, Wu Hua could only reply to her first.

"What beast core? Just roll it into a bigger pill for him and give him a few more jugs of stream water to drink!"

Qin Luo was finally relieved to hear its answer!

Then the leader's voice was heard: "What do you want?"

Wu Hua admired his understanding, knowing that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

It still pointed to behind his ear.

"Tell me how you got this injury?"

The leader felt this wasn't a secret to begin with, so he spoke frankly about it.

“When I was patrolling the mine, I saw a mutated snake with one head and two bodies. It attacked me right away and was very ferocious! I was scratched by its tail, and then the other Dark Dragon Guards arrived and the snake disappeared!”

"So how did your wound heal?"

The leader of the Dark Dragon Guards took out a small purse.

"Before I set off, the young marquis gave me a pill. I hadn't planned to take it, but my wound just wouldn't heal..."

Qin Luo sensed his reluctance and offered words of comfort.

"Medicine is meant to be taken orally. Xiaoyu gave it to you to save your life, not for you to keep as a souvenir!"

The Dark Dragon Guard leader stuffed the empty purse into his robes, a smile spreading across his face.

After hearing his explanation, Wu Hua already had a guess about the snake's identity.

It took a pill the size of a quail egg and two water pouches from its cloth bag and handed them to him.

"Swallow this beast core, and then drink the medicine inside!"

For some reason, the leader inexplicably trusted its words, took the pill, and swallowed it directly.

Qin Luo was worried that he might really choke, so she quickly picked up the water pouch and made him drink.

After nodding his thanks, the chief drank the water from the water pouch completely.

Just as he was about to catch his breath, Wu Hua picked up another water pouch and fed him.

"Drinking it all in one go will make it more effective!"

The leader thought, "Since we've already drunk it, we might as well finish it all," and continued drinking.

He finally breathed a few sighs of relief after drinking all the water from both water pouches.

Wu Hua then grabbed his wrist and gave Qin Luo a wink.

That's why they say tacit understanding is so important; Qin Luo instantly understood its meaning.

He immediately grabbed the leader's other wrist and channeled healing power into his body.

The leader not only did not resist, but also tried his best to please him.

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