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After dinner, she saw the summary information Gu Hanting handed her and read through it one by one. Even she had to admire how well the streets and alleys were a great place to gather information.

"I'm going out to treat patients tomorrow. You all go about your business. If anything happens, wait for me to come back. Remember to wear more clothes tomorrow, it's cold. Don't go out with these children."

Qiao Jie waved his hand and said, "We can take care of ourselves. Just be careful. If you can't be cured, don't force it."

He himself is a doctor and knows that some diseases cannot be cured by doctors, and some people's conditions depend on fate.

Jiang Qiao smiled and nodded. "Don't worry, I'm not that stupid."

When the topic of the prison came up with the old man, Gu Hanting and Qiao Jie were both dumbfounded. "Ah, is it real or fake?"

Jiang Qiao shrugged. "I want to know too. They're probably looking for it right now."

Meanwhile, Gu Zhengkai and his men in the prison were indeed searching, just as Jiang Qiao had said. They had searched all afternoon, checking every possible place, but they still couldn't find the so-called basement.

After a busy afternoon with no results, it would be a lie to say we weren't tired. So, everyone stood at the door to rest and chat.

Gu Zhengkai hadn't been here long, so he didn't really know much about the history of this prison.

While the young man was chatting, he listened idly. When he saw the relief on the wall, he felt quite emotional, especially when he saw the dragon's eyes. His hand unconsciously reached out and touched them, pressing them hard without realizing it.

The people who were chatting were suddenly drawn to a sound. The relief wall had moved, and what appeared in front of them was a basement with a staircase.

"Haha, Lao Gu, how did you find out?"

Everyone was excited. Gu Zhengkai looked rather innocent, looked at his hand, and then pointed to the dragon's eye on the relief. "I just accidentally touched that eye and then pressed it. Who knew it would turn out like this? But this is perfect. We don't have to go through any more trouble. Let's go down and take a look."

Gu Zhengkai was about to go downstairs when he was stopped by someone sent by Song Shutian. "Don't rush, let the smell dissipate, and quickly bring a lamp."

After all, it was getting dark, and nobody knew what was going on inside. If something happened, wouldn't we be at a disadvantage?

When everyone went downstairs, they discovered that the basement space was actually quite large.

"My goodness, no matter how I tapped, I couldn't feel it. The depth is unimaginable for most people."

Walking further in, they found two locked doors. These wouldn't be difficult for professionals. Opening the rusty main door, they found several more doors along the corridor; some rooms were simple living quarters, while others were storage areas.

When the last two doors were opened, everyone gasped in shock, cold sweat breaking out on their backs. One door was a laboratory, and the other contained containers of many human organs, mostly women's.

Everything that could possibly exist in everyone's mind was in these containers. What's even more cruel is that there were many fetal specimens inside, and behind this room were piles of white bones. Everyone who saw these things couldn't help but feel like vomiting.

"Damn it, he's a beast, worse than an animal."

"Alright, everyone hurry up and get up there. This area is temporarily sealed off. We'll wait for the experts to come and take a look at what's in this lab. Let's go!"

Without knowing what was going on inside, everyone who came down was forbidden from leaving.

When Jiang Qiao went to drive there the next morning, she ran into Song Shutian and learned about the situation in the basement of the prison.

"abnormal--"

Song Shutian gave a wry smile. "Luckily it wasn't a chemical weapons lab, otherwise, the people who went in would probably be in serious trouble."

"Alright, since it's not here, keep looking. Maybe you'll find something this time you go out."

What could Jiang Qiao say? She resigned herself to her fate and went to work. She drove to pick up Hou Diankui, but Chunming hadn't returned from school yet, so the two of them waited in the yard.

"Master Hou, have you finished your medicine?"

Hou Diankui smiled and said, "I was hoping you could take a look at me. Should I change my dressing?"

Jiang Qiao reached out and took the other person's pulse, then nodded. "It's time to change the medicine. I'll prepare the medicine for you when I get back. This medicine might be a bit strong, so I'll have to brew it myself. I'll bring it over tonight when it's ready. If I don't have time, I'll have Chunming bring it to you."

Hou Diankui leaned back in his chair, looking at Jiang Qiao with a smile. "Little girl, this time the medicine must be all good stuff, it definitely won't be cheap. I haven't paid you back for the last medicine yet. Wait, I'll go get the money for you."

Jiang Qiao grabbed Hou Diankui's arm and said with a serious expression, "Master Hou, I can't accept money for the medicine. Even the most precious medicinal herbs are nothing compared to the three medical books you gave me. Getting the medicine for you is my way of thanking you."

Hou Diankui sat down again. "Little girl, do you know that what you did was actually saving my life? Don't you have any thoughts about such a huge debt of gratitude?"

Jiang Qiao stared at Hou Diankui with a complicated expression. "You know you have health problems?"

Hou Diankui smiled wryly. "Of course, I know my own body well. If things continue like this, I'm afraid I'll be buried in the ground in a few years."

"Girl, since you don't want money, what else do you want? As long as I can make it happen."

Jiang Qiao sighed, "Master Hou, can I ask you for something?"

Hou Diankui smiled knowingly. "You want something like a talisman?"

Jiang Qiao nodded. "Yes, I want amulets with defensive formations and jade pendants that nourish the body. My grandfather and the others need them. I don't need more. Give me two defensive formation amulets and three body-nourishing jade pendants. How about that?"

Hou Diankui nodded with a smile, "Little girl, you are a filial child. In my opinion, being able to be filial to someone who is not related to you by blood means that the person is good at heart. Just for your filial piety, I agree. Wait, I have something ready here."

In Hou Diankui's mind, Jiang Qiao's condition was nothing at all. Carving was his specialty, and compared to his life, these things really meant nothing.

After accepting the gifts, Jiang Qiao stood up and bowed respectfully to Hou Diankui.

"Master Hou, thank you. As for the life-saving grace you mentioned earlier, in my opinion, that's also my specialty. I learned this skill to treat and save lives."

Hou Diankui nodded with a smile, "Everything is predestined, every bite and every drink, every return and every debt. Girl, we are destined to be friends. I've decided to be your friend. If you ever need anything, just let me know. I'll do my best to help you if I can."

Jiang Qiao clasped her hands in thanks this time, saying, "Thanks, but I won't stand on ceremony with you."

"Master, what are you all up to?"