Chapter 157 Showdown
Chapter 157 Showdown
Watching Fang Rushi leave, Wang Sumo smiled and then got into the small carriage.
Fang Rushi had carefully replaced the lamps inside the carriage with nightlights, the kind that wouldn't be too bright.
To see Lu Wenqu's wounds, Wang Sumo had to first hold up a nightlight and get very close to the wound to see it clearly...
"Lu Wenqu," Wang Sumo called softly from the side.
The other person was still unconscious. Wang Sumo called out to him, but Lu Wenqu did not respond at all.
Yes, the injuries were so severe...
When the blanket was pulled back, compared to the shocking wounds that had been seen before, Fang Rushi's skill was simply miraculous.
Fang Rushi didn't say anything just now, which means that this injury is nothing to her.
That means as long as you change the dressing properly and take good care of yourself, you will wake up soon.
It's just a matter of time...
In short, looking at Lu Wenqu now, who seems to have changed completely, Fang Rushi was extremely busy just now.
Wang Sumo recalled the last time she saw him at Qingyun Manor. Although Lu Wenqu was trapped in the dungeon, he was as humorous, witty, elegant, and handsome as ever, with his own unique character.
He told her that he stayed at Qingyun Manor under some pretext, one of which was because of his chicken gizzard.
Secondly, someone had used a special poison made by the Tianxiang Sect to poison Qingyun Manor.
That was a forbidden drug of the Heavenly Fragrance Sect, capable of killing silently, undetectable to anyone except the sect's disciples.
Moreover, apart from the disciples of the sect, no one else should be able to do this.
At that time, Lu Wenqu suspected that someone had been lurking in Qingyun Manor for a long time, and that this person was also related to Tianxiang Sect...
Lu Wenqu could not stand idly by.
Moreover, the area where those free-range chickens roamed was right under the old man's nose.
To take such a huge risk to retrieve something buried underground right under the old man's nose, this person must be extraordinary...
Therefore, Lu Wenqu stayed at Qingyun Villa for half a year.
With the chicken gizzard hidden in the medicine room and He Lingyun present, Lu Wenqu was worried about Old Master He's affairs.
— Someone has been lurking in Qingyun Manor for a long time. This person is also connected to the Tianxiang Sect and is skilled in making poisons…
Wang Sumo suddenly realized that Lu Wenqu had already sensed something was wrong back then.
Having been in hiding for a long time, skilled in drug production, and able to appear in a reasonable and unsuspecting place where the old man raises free-range chickens—all these points match He Huai'an.
But no one in the entire Qingyun Manor, or even the entire martial arts world, would suspect He Huai'an.
Wang Sumo hesitated slightly.
In other words, if she hadn't gone to Qingyun Manor and taken Master He away, perhaps Master He would already be...
This thought startled Wang Sumo.
Wang Sumo also thought of Huo Lianchi. The fact that Master Huo went along with it so readily, explicitly and implicitly suggesting that he take Master He to the Eight Treasures Pavilion, made it seem as if Master Huo had also sensed something.
Wang Sumo: "..."
Back then at Qingyun Manor, Master Huo had been "frank" with her. He had not only raised her but also saved her life, concealing her identity, which led to Huo Lianchi's current status.
She didn't know Master He and Master Huo before, but Master Huo's words were sincere and she was moved, which showed that Master Huo was speaking from the bottom of his heart.
She was so engrossed in listening to Master Huo recount events from decades ago and expressing her feelings that she didn't notice the expression on Master Huo's face as he spoke.
Huo Lianchi was a martial arts hero, and for him to say those words to an outsider like her was more like a confession of the path he had come from and a farewell in another form.
Wang Sumo's eyes showed surprise.
Master Huo must have realized something was wrong, so he first sent Huo Ling away, then made an excuse to send Master He away, and then spent the rest of his time teaching He Lingyun.
Wang Sumo gripped the lamp in her hand tightly, and a thought suddenly flashed through her mind—Master Huo had sent everyone away, and even after teaching He Lingyun, he would find an excuse to send He Lingyun away.
Master Huo wanted to clean house himself.
So when He Ping sent the news of Bewitching Town back to Qingyun Manor, He Huai'an couldn't contain himself and went straight to Bewitching Town, and Manor Lord Huo didn't stop him...
Master Huo wanted to see what he was up to.
Wang Sumo gasped. It was very likely that Master Huo had already discovered some clues and was preparing to take action.
However, Master Huo may not know He Huai'an's identity!
Or rather, no one knows how advanced He Huai'an's skills will be once he removes his white armor!
He can make forbidden medicines of the Tianxiang Sect, and even Bai Cen's senior uncle, Yu An Jushi Meng Huizhou, cannot cure the poison. He can take the old man's junior uncle, enter the Great Tomb as if it were empty, and trap so many martial arts practitioners in the Bewitching Town. His subordinates are all experts like the Netherworld Messenger.
If Master Huo is unaware of the full story and believes He Huai'an is merely a greedy person devoid of martial arts skills, then...
Wang Sumo quickly found a safe place, put down the lamp, then lifted the curtain, and got off the carriage by lifting her skirt.
Huo Ling is from Qingyun Manor.
Both Ding Bo and He Zhen can travel to and from Qingyun Manor under the pretext of Huo Ling's illness. He Huai'an's people won't suspect anything, and this is the fastest way to notify Manor Lord Huo.
Although I don't know all the details about He Huai'an's background, it's highly likely that even if he turns out to be wrong, given Master Huo's character, he won't be held responsible.
Of course, the best-case scenario is that she is wrong and that Master Huo has no such intention at all.
However, after weighing the pros and cons, there is no time to lose.
Wang Sumo found Fang Rushi: "Fang Rushi."
Fang Rushi had just gotten engrossed in her drawing and writing when she heard Wang Sumo's voice. Fang Rushi was furious: "What is it now!"
"Is this ever going to end?!"
Wang Sumo stepped forward and said urgently and solemnly, "I'm not joking, I need your help with something."
Fang Rushi: "..."
*
So, He Zhen took the envelope from Fang Rushi and asked in surprise, "Dr. Fang, are you saying that I should go back to Qingyun Manor now? You've already written the young master's condition on this letter and want me to give it directly to the manor lord?"
Fang Rushi stroked his beard: "Not bad."
However, He Zhen was still surprised.
Having traveled together, Fang Rushi's temperament had become more or less familiar to her. Why would Fang Rushi write a letter to Master Huo about the young master's illness? This was quite strange.
Ding Bo also looked at Fang Rushi: "Dr. Fang, has there been any change in the young master's condition?"
If the patient's condition had improved, they would not have sent such a letter to the estate owner.
Fang Rushi coughed lightly, clenching his fist. He was already annoyed by dealing with people, and now he had to say such things for that girl. Fang Rushi was constantly worried that he might let something slip.
However, Wang Sumo had already given instructions on what to say, so Fang Rushi reluctantly followed suit: "It's not a sudden change. You've all seen it these past two days. Since arriving at Bazhenlou with Duan Wuheng and Bai Cen, Huo Ling's condition and mood have improved a lot. Based on my many years of medical experience, this kind of change couldn't be better."
"So, what do you mean?" He Zhen asked, puzzled.
Fang Rushi continued, "What I mean is that when a doctor treats an illness, he should look at the person's spirit and energy. For the past few months, Huo Ling's spirit and energy have been poor, but they have improved slightly in the last few days. I took his pulse and found that it was also improving, which means that the current environment and the people around him are suitable for him to recuperate."
“In that case, he should stay in this environment as much as possible. The medication and treatment work from the outside in, while the change in his mood and spirit works from the inside out. This two-pronged approach will be twice as effective for his condition. So you can choose for yourselves whether you want him to stay or not,” Fang asked rhetorically.
He Zhen and Ding Bo looked at each other, that was beyond doubt.
If Fang Rushi speaks up, then the young master will naturally have to stay.
Ding Bo nodded: "Of course she should stay. I think Miss Wang is easygoing and has been with the old master before. I will definitely agree out of respect for the old master."
Fang Ru took a deep breath. Thankfully, it was all in the script.
Fang Rushi continued, "So, shouldn't we inform Qingyun Manor?"
He Zhen and Ding Bo were stunned for a moment, then realized it was true.
Fang Rushi continued, "Didn't you hear what Su Mo said? The old master went on a trip with an old friend. You won't be able to find him for a while. Huo Ling's matter is a big deal. If you can't find the old master, shouldn't you inform Master Huo first?"
Fang Rushi seemed to have an especially clear mind today.
"Dr. Fang is right," Ding Bo agreed.
Fang Rushi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "There are also some medicinal herbs and spiritual treasures about Huo Ling's condition that we may need later, but which are inconvenient for us to find outside. I have written them all in the letter. When the time comes, I will ask Master Huo to find them and have them sent over, so that the problem can be solved once and for all."
"I see," He Zhen said, bowing respectfully. "Dr. Fang is truly exceptional."
Fang Ru swallowed lightly, coughed twice, and said righteously, "Let's not wait any longer. Let's set off at dawn tomorrow. The sooner we get the necessary special medicinal herbs and spiritual treasures, the better it will be for Huo Ling's condition. Don't stop along the way. Go straight back to the manor and make sure to personally deliver this letter to Manor Lord Huo!"
Fang gave these instructions.
He Zhen looked at him, and Fang Rushi said finally, "I know you have concerns. You are responsible for Huo Ling's safety, but this is the Bazhenlou. There are Cloud Piercing Mountain Breaker, Fish Slaughterer, and Ghost-Seeing Sorrow of Zhenhu Division, as well as Jianghu Bai Xiaotong. If your young master is not safe in front of these people, your staying here will not be of any use."
After Fang finished speaking, He Zhen truly understood.
Fang Ru sighed inwardly. The girl had told enough; she couldn't say any more, or she would give herself away.
"I still need to study Huo Ling's illness. That's all for now. You can make your own arrangements." After saying this, Fang Rushi added his signature phrase, fearing they might find it strange: "Go if you want, don't go if you don't!"
Ding Bo & He Zhen: "..."
With their doubts completely dispelled, Fang Rushi turned around, breathed a long sigh of relief, and then heard Ding Botong and He Zhen say behind her, "Then I'll trouble you to make a trip tomorrow morning."
He Zhen: "Uncle Ding, don't worry."
Fang was relieved; everything would be fine.
That girl never lets him have a moment's peace.
*
Outside the Eight Treasures Pavilion, Wang Sumo continued talking to the old man.
"Grandpa, during the day we talked about how the Kunlun Sect determined that Fu Jin had stolen from the eighth or ninth level of the forbidden area of the Wind Pavilion, and that some things had also been stolen. Originally, Fu Jin was reflecting on her mistakes in meditation at Siji Cliff, but when the disciples of the sect went to interrogate her, Fu Jin had already secretly left and disappeared. No one knows how she left."
"After you returned to Kunlun, your junior uncle told you the whole story, and then took you to Siji Cliff with a lantern to check for clues..."
After asking Fang Rushi for help, Wang Sumo came to the old man's place.
She needs to figure out the whole story as soon as possible.
What was previously overlooked was that He Huai'an retrieved something buried under the ground where the free-range chickens were, and even used poison. This means that it is very likely that He Huai'an has already obtained what he wanted.
Both Master Huo and He Lingyun are likely in danger. In particular, having spent so much time together, Master Huo may have already found clues or evidence and wants to confront He Huai'an.
"Hurry up," Wang Sumo took a deep breath.
[Author's Note]
That's all for today, see you tomorrow!
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