After finishing their work-related matters, Jiang Qiao went to the hospital to give Song Shukun acupuncture. Hou Diankui and Chunming went to rest first, while Song Shutian went with Jiang Qiao.

Chunming was full of doubts, and after returning to his room, he began to question Hou Diankui.

"Master, what exactly happened with the advisor? He didn't let anything slip by?"

Hou Diankui sighed, "If it had been exposed, we wouldn't be in such a panic. I guess my master must have had a sad experience back then, and he didn't want to talk about it anymore, so he changed his name. Or maybe he was being hunted down and went into hiding."

However, it was only after my apprentice became famous in the martial arts world that some people noticed this matter. Unfortunately, your grandmaster has long since passed away, and I can't find him even if I want to ask.

Logically speaking, my master shouldn't have died so young; I suspect it must be related to his hidden injuries.

However, the events of that year are impossible to investigate now, and I suspect my master wouldn't want his two disciples to be threatened because of him.

Chunming had a bold guess: "Is it possible that the advisor is a descendant of these reclusive masters, and that this is because of discord among the brothers in the family?"

Hou Diankui shook his head. "It's hard to guess. If he were really from a prestigious family, he wouldn't have ended up like that. There must be some hidden story behind this. We just don't know it. Let's rest first. We'll talk about it later."

On the way, Song Shutian told him his plans: "Starting tomorrow, I might be busy. Keep your communication channels open at all times. If anything happens, I will contact you. My brother is all better now, so you can leave and let him go home for rehabilitation."

There's nothing you can do here, you'd better leave sooner rather than later.

Jiang Qiao glanced at Song Shutian with a smile, "Is there going to be a big move next?"

Song Shutian chuckled. "That's true. You can't be kept in the dark about this, since you came here with those old men."

Yes, but I'm not entirely sure what's going on. Help me get some good medicine to leave behind. You should leave now; your grandparents are waiting for you at home.

Besides, you found a mentor halfway through your studies, and you haven't even mastered that skill yet. Go home and study properly; we'll be counting on you for a lot of help in the future.”

Song Shutian didn't say anything else, but Jiang Qiao understood that it wouldn't be long before the place was engulfed in gunfire.

"Okay, I understand. I'll start gathering herbs tomorrow."

By the way, how were Jiang Mei and Dong Chunxiao dealt with?

Song Shutian snorted. "Dong Chunxiao and her daughter were involved, so they were sentenced. As for Jiang Mei, although there was no substantial evidence, she was still publicly criticized by her work unit. Hmph, this time, she's probably in big trouble. Originally, everyone was just making baseless accusations, but this time, she's mixed up with enemy agents, so it won't end well for her."

As for Miao Xin, I heard that he has already filed for divorce. His wife was also involved in this matter and is being treated as an enemy agent. With a wife of such an identity, Miao Xin is not stupid. Of course, he will choose the option that is most beneficial to him.

However, it's best to avoid this person in the future. He's too opportunistic. A grown man who doesn't earn his living through his own abilities but instead takes shortcuts—I wouldn't even comment on him if you didn't ask.

Why did it take you so long to ask about this?

Jiang Qiao said helplessly, "I'm about to go back now. I need to find out what's going on back home. I don't want those people to reappear when I get back. Dealing with them is really a hassle."

"If I'm stronger, people will sympathize with the weaker party; if I'm weak, those people will take advantage of me."

Song Shutian nodded. "It's a bit tricky to gauge the situation, but don't worry, those people shouldn't bother you anymore. However, there's one thing: Jiang Hong is back—"

Jiang Qiao was stunned. "She's back? No, how could someone like her come back? Isn't she afraid of everyone's gossip?"

Song Shutian snorted coldly, "Don't underestimate the Jiang family. They discussed compensation back then, but they haven't paid it yet. I guess they've come here to ask for money. I've only heard the gist of it. As for the specifics, you'll know when you get back."

Jiang Qiao is here, so even if she wanted to keep an eye on things, she wouldn't have the time.

After finishing with Song Shukun, Jiang Qiao still had several patients to see. These were mostly seriously ill patients with problems that doctors couldn't solve quickly. Jiang Qiao's arrival was a great help to them.

In her spare time, she would go to buy medicinal herbs or pick them herself, and then come back to prepare the medicine. Time would pass quickly while she was busy.

Hou Diankui and his apprentice, along with Song Shutian, calculated the situation of the recently missing people. Most of the predictions pointed in the same direction, which meant something was wrong.

Having a general direction, Song Shutian communicated with his superiors and quickly sent people over to investigate.

“Master Hou, I’m afraid we’ll need your help with what happens next. If your assessment is correct, I don’t know the situation over there either. If it’s really as you predicted, I’m afraid you and Jiang Qiao will need to go and help.”

It's not that our soldiers are afraid to die, but those individuals are no ordinary people. Minimizing casualties is the only thing I can do right now.

Hou Diankui admired Song Shutian's style; he wasn't pedantic or narrow-minded, and at least knew what was in the best interest of everyone.

Patting Song Shutian on the shoulder, he said, "I hate them too. If I can help, that would be a good deed. I just don't know how Jiang Qiao has arranged things. Let's go back and ask her."

After Jiang Qiao finished preparing the medicine, she was studying medical books when she saw these people return, so she quickly got up.

"Are you all done?"

Song Shutian plopped down. "Master Hou has been very busy these past few days. I used to think that fortune telling was just a trivial matter, but I never expected to learn so much this time. It's really not easy."

Hou Diankui smiled and said, "It's good that you understand. Don't treat us like charlatans. There are some things that I can't explain clearly either. Anyway, this is how it has been passed down. Just believe it."

Jiang Qiao poured tea for everyone. "It seems there's some progress on the missing persons case. Are you going there next?"

Song Shutian took a sip of tea and said, “Not only do I have to go, but you all have to go too. Jiang Qiao, this matter requires you and Master Hou to work together. Neither of you can be missing. I don’t blindly believe that those people are made of paper. They wouldn’t have been able to hide for so long without some ability.”

I just want to be better prepared. Master Hou and you each have your own strengths, and it seems that the two of you working together is the best option right now. So, you have to come with us. Put things back home for now. Are you okay with things here?

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "Even if there are problems, I have to overcome them. Who are those people? No matter how big the matter is, I have to go with them. Don't worry about that. When do we leave?"

"We'll leave first thing tomorrow morning, so you guys get ready."