Chapter 51: Poison Master, we meet again
In the middle of the You hour.
Dusk is falling.
The smoke from the Su family's courtyard had died down, but outside the courtyard was bustling with activity.
The residents of Tubei Mountain were overwhelmed with excitement because they were once again sure that there was a master who had been protecting the Su family.
Also, because of the two strangers who came to the Su family today and who looked very capable, they paid more attention to the Su family.
Many people couldn't contain their curiosity and frequently wandered around the Su family's yard to take a look.
Naturally, they did not miss the fragrance wafting from the Su family's yard. Although it was very faint, it was enough to make everyone drool.
That's the smell of meat, absolutely!
"I bet they have meat to eat! No wonder the gate is always closed during mealtimes!"
"The only meat to eat belongs to the Su family. We dare not even think about it. Besides, since the master has been guarding the Su family, he must have the ability to let them eat meat."
"That's right. Not only is there a master behind them, but the big man with the knife today also seems to be on the Su family's side. It's strange, they just arrived, how come they know so many capable people?"
"That's their ability. Otherwise, they wouldn't be the first to open up wasteland and grow vegetables in Tubei Mountain. Look at the Twelve Piers, they're such a powerful force, haven't they stopped stirring up trouble?"
"We're really lucky to live right next door. We can benefit from this. In two or three months, we'll be able to eat our own vegetables. It's much better than the individual farmers and tenant farmers elsewhere!"
"Right, right, right! So we must know how to be content. We must not think about things we shouldn't think about. Don't lose your conscience."
"Yes! We should be thankful that we can live like this now! Anyway, I have chosen the Su family, and I will follow whatever they do!"
In the Huo family courtyard.
Mrs. Huo leaned against the gate, listening to the conversation outside. She spat some melon seed shells on the ground, raised her eyebrows, and turned to ask the man in the main room, "I've only been away for a few hundred days, and now everything has changed since I came back? What happened to the Su family again?"
She was busy with her small business these days, leaving early and returning late, so she didn't make it in time to see the fun.
Huo Ziheng covered his lips and coughed twice, "I don't know. You're not at home, the doors are locked, and I haven't been out to check."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Huo showed a look of satisfaction. "Why did you go out when I wasn't home? If anything happened and I wasn't there to protect you, a rooster would peck you down with your sick body. ... No, why are you coughing again? Didn't you feel much better recently?"
She frowned and prepared to go back to the main room. Her husband was a worrying person and often concealed his physical condition. She had to see it for herself.
At this moment, a voice happened to drift in from outside, "Mrs. Su seems to be calling that man 'Master Broken Knife'... Do you know where Broken Knife comes from?"
Mrs. Huo paused, turned around suddenly, and her eyes widened.
She quickly opened the gate and said urgently to the person standing at her door, "What did you just say? Broken Knife? He was here?!"
The people outside the door took a few steps back in fear when they saw her appear, and answered timidly, "I've been here before, in the Su family courtyard..."
"He came alone?"
"And he carried an old man—"
Huo couldn't wait for the other party to finish speaking. She immediately rushed into the main hall, pulled the man out, and ran towards the Su family. "Since Broken Knife has appeared, the old man who appeared with him must be immune to poison! Let's go, let's go now!"
Huo Ziheng was dragged away, his expression helpless. "Even if it really is them, it's useless for us to go there. You've approached them dozens of times over the years, and you've been rejected every time, haven't you?"
"As long as I'm still breathing, even if I'm seventy or eighty, I'll keep begging you! Only he can cure you!"
What does it matter if you get rejected dozens of times?
As long as there is hope of curing Brother Huo, she will beg again even if she is rejected once! She is so shameless!
Behind him, the man looked at the woman's stubborn back, curled up the hand she was holding, and silently held the woman's calloused hand in his palm.
This guy... A faint smile appeared on his lips.
There were loud knocks on the Su family's door.
Su opened the door wide, but since everyone at home was having dinner, he only opened the door a crack to avoid being peeped in.
"Mrs. Huo? Mr. Huo? Is there something wrong?" Su Da was slightly surprised to see that the visitors were the Huo couple.
Although the Huo family lives next to the Su family, the Huo couple has never taken the initiative to visit them. This is the first time.
Mrs. Huo had no patience for politeness and asked anxiously, "Are the two people from your family who came today still here? Broken Knife, and Immune to Poison!"
"...Yes." Su Da hesitated, "Are you here to see them?"
While he was talking, Huo's sharp eyes had already spotted the person lying in the middle of Su Da's backyard in the dim twilight. "Is that poison-proof?!"
She pushed Su Da aside and rushed in. She ran to the crazy old man in a few steps. Seeing him tied up and unrecognizable, his mouth twitched wildly and he shrilled, "What did you do to him?!"
Su Da: "..." Do you believe me if I say it wasn't us who did it?
Huo Ziheng was still outside. He raised his hand and rubbed his brow, apologetically saying to Su Da, "I'm sorry, my wife is impatient. I don't mean to blame you, but... what happened?"
The other members of the Su family who were listening to the noise in the kitchen also came out at this time. They were always grateful to the Huo couple and answered all their questions.
Old Mrs. Su spoke and explained in a few words what had happened at home and why the crazy old man was tied up.
"Mr. Huo, Mrs. Huo, are you old acquaintances of him?" Old Mrs. Su was a little embarrassed.
If they were really old acquaintances, it would be difficult for them to refuse if the Huo couple asked them to untie the ropes.
But once the crazy old man is untied, the safety of his family will be unpredictable.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Huo clapped her hands and laughed, "Great job! Hahaha! He can't get away this time! I just happened to have something to ask him. Su family, I'm taking advantage of you this time, and I will definitely repay you in the future!"
Su family, "..."
What do you want to do?
Soon, they knew what Madam Huo wanted to do.
No one knew what method she used, but the man who had been sleeping faintly woke up. When he woke up, he looked around in confusion, "Oh, why does my head hurt so much... Where is this?"
Huo squatted in front of him with a smile, "Du Lao, we meet again."
Du Buqun narrowed his triangular eyes and wanted to sit up, only to find that he was tied up like a dumpling and could not move at all.
"Fuck you, who tied me up? Let me go!" He struggled uncontrollably, glaring at Huo fiercely, "You tied me up? You're done for, I'm telling you! If you offend me, I'm immune to poison—"
"Don't get me wrong, Du Lao. I didn't tie you up, but I can untie you."
"Then why don't you do it now!"
Mrs. Huo's temper was surprisingly good this time. She smiled and pointed at the handsome man who slowly walked in from the outside. "As long as you are willing to treat my man, I will untie you immediately and work like a slave for you."
"Otherwise..." She changed the subject, "I'll carry you around Fengyun City. By then, I'm afraid Old Du will be completely humiliated."
Du Buqun couldn't believe it, feeling angry, humiliated, and aggrieved. He yelled, "Broken Knife! Come out! Chop them up for me!"
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