A commotion arose ahead, and as the group spoke, they arrived at the market.

Lihua immediately put what had just happened out of her mind: "Stay close to me and don't talk much."

Ji Jiuying and Feng Che nodded and followed behind Li Hua, looking around at their surroundings.

The market was bustling with activity, with teahouses, pawnshops, and workshops on both sides. Workshops lined both sides of the road, and in the open space in the middle, many small vendors held up large umbrellas and displayed all kinds of goods, a dazzling array of everything imaginable.

The crowds thronged, a constant flow of people, with vendors shouting and customers haggling. The aroma of tea and the melodious sound of the guqin wafted from the teahouse, adding a touch of elegance to the market. The entire market was full of vitality, like a vivid picture of everyday life.

"Lihua, why aren't you selling fish today?"

A plump old woman walked up and asked with a smile.

"Fifth Sister, I'm not feeling well today, so I won't be selling for now."

"Oh dear, you're a girl staying at home all by yourself, you really need to take care of yourself."

Yes, yes, yes.

The fat woman looked at the two unfamiliar faces behind Lihua and asked in confusion, "Who are these two?"

"These are my uncle and cousin. My grandfather went to sea, and they were worried about me, so they're living with me now," Li Hua said, making up a story without batting an eye.

The chubby woman paused for a moment: "Oh, I see... Then you should hurry up and go to Doctor Canglan to get some medicine. There are so many people queuing up there now."

"good."

After they parted, the fat woman belatedly realized that she remembered Lihua's grandfather had no children, so where did Lihua come from as a cousin?

Suddenly, her foot kicked something and she almost fell to the side. Her thoughts were interrupted, and she put the matter out of her mind. In the inn, a man wrapped tightly in a blue robe darkened his eyes, then looked in Ji Jiuying's direction, sighed softly, and disappeared into the teahouse.

Ji Jiuying, who was not far away, frowned and looked back a few times. She had felt a gaze on her.

Noticing her unusual behavior, Feng Che asked her in secret.

【What's wrong, Jiu'er?】

Ji Jiuying shook her head, indicating that she was fine.

The two quickly arrived at the clinic of the Divine Physician Canglan, and were astonished by what they saw. People seeking treatment from the Divine Physician Canglan stretched from the door to the outside, forming a long line, and the entrance was completely blocked.

Lihua quickly pulled the two of them to join the queue behind them.

"Strange, why are there so many people here today?" Li Hua murmured.

"Miss Lihua, do you mean there aren't many people around usually?"

Lihua shook her head: "No, usually the line only extends to the door; it's rare to see a line this long."

Ji Jiuying and Feng Che exchanged a glance; something was definitely amiss.

Just then, Lihua spotted a familiar face and her eyes lit up: "Brother Hu, Brother Hu!"

The man carrying a basket not far away looked around after hearing the sound.

"here!"

Zhao Hu then noticed Li Hua in the crowd and walked up to her with a smile: "Li Hua, why are you queuing here? Are you sick?"

As he spoke, Zhao Hu's smile vanished instantly. He quickly put down the basket on his back and looked at Lihua with a worried expression.

"No, I brought a distant relative to see the Divine Physician Canglan."

Zhao Hu finally breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze falling on Feng Che and Ji Jiuying. He looked at them with a puzzled expression, wondering why Li Hua had never mentioned them before. Just as he was about to ask something, Li Hua interrupted him.

"Brother Tiger, what's going on today? Why are there so many people queuing up for Doctor Canglan?"

"The island lord is here today, and everyone who comes for a consultation today will receive a free consultation," Zhao Hu explained.

Upon hearing this, the group felt a chill in their hearts. Lihua was especially uneasy. If the island lord discovered that she had brought outsiders with her, he would surely punish her and her grandfather. However, the thought of her doubts calmed her down.

"I see. Then I won't bother Brother Tiger any longer."

"These are the things we need to say between us, so I'll head back now."

Li Hua nodded. After Zhao Hu left, Li Hua looked anxiously at Feng Che and Ji Jiu Ying: "Brother Feng, Sister Jiu Ying, the island lord is also at the clinic today. Are you really okay?"

Feng Che and Ji Jiuying exchanged a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes.

Kamakura is far more powerful than they imagined. Moreover, even Xiao Yichen could detect Hei Xiangling's illusions, so it's likely that they wouldn't be able to hide them from Kamakura either.

Noticing Li Hua's unease, Ji Jiu Ying's gaze fell on the teahouse opposite the clinic.

"Miss Lihua, please wait for us at the teahouse. If anything happens, just pretend you don't know us."

Upon hearing this, Li Hua frowned, looked at Feng Che with a worried expression, and gritted her teeth: "Okay."

Lihua turned around and went to the teahouse opposite the clinic. She found a window seat and watched everything downstairs. Only when they saw that Lihua was already in the teahouse did the two feel relieved.

The people inside the space were extremely nervous, especially Yuehua, who kept rubbing her hands together.

Her feelings were like a jumbled mess of emotions, a mixture of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty. The person she had longed for for over a decade, the person who had been dead for over a decade, was about to appear before her. She felt a mixture of anticipation, fear, and extreme nervousness.

How could she face the person who had betrayed and deceived her? Her mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts, her emotions swirling between complex feelings and unease, unable to find peace for a long time.

Everyone else was on high alert, knowing that a fierce battle was bound to take place if they encountered each other.

Ji Jiuying's gaze fell upon the entrance of the clinic, which was crowded with people. Her eyes flickered slightly. She was determined to see Feng Lan today. Feng Che's gaze also fell on the plaque that read "Tongxintang" (Hall of Unity). He was determined to see Lan'er today, no matter what.

As the group drew closer to Tongxintang, Ji Jiuying grew increasingly nervous. Lihua, sitting in the teahouse, was equally tense, her eyes fixed intently on the two of them.

Ji Jiuying and Feng Che followed the people in line and walked forward step by step. At this moment, a commotion came from ahead. A well-trained line blocked the entrance of Tongxin Hall. The onlookers quickly left to make way.

After a while, the person inside appeared!

The leader was a handsome man in his early thirties, dressed in fine clothes. He had a kind face, and his every move exuded an innate nobility and a sense of awe.

Feng Che clenched his fists tightly, and the murderous intent that flashed in his eyes could not be concealed, but when he thought about what he had to do, he quickly calmed down.

"Little Ninth Miss, he is that person!"

Murong Zheng's voice came from the space. Ji Jiuying was slightly startled. She superimposed the man's figure with the person in the illusion, and it unexpectedly matched. Her heart sank slightly.

It's hard to imagine that such a seemingly harmless and gentle person could actually be a wolf in sheep's clothing, ruthless and cruel, willing to do anything to achieve his goals, even risking everyone's lives.