Chapter 175: Ghosts in the Dark

Snake gall is a very good medicinal material.

It can clear away heat and detoxify, resolve phlegm and relieve cough, as well as clear the heart and improve eyesight, and has many other effects.

In short, he is a treasure to the doctor.

Yin Huaixi quickly went to get a wooden basin and poured out all the snake gall.

There are densely packed snake gallbladders, the small ones are probably the size of a finger, while the large ones are as big as dates.

You can tell at first glance that it was taken from a big snake.

There are bound to be many snakes in the mountains, but it must be quite tiring to catch so many.

Yin Huaixi had to admit that the medicinal herbs sent by her uncle Anan really touched her heart.

She didn't have any stock of snake gall at all.

"Mother, I went to check, Anan is still sleeping."

Jiang Wan came out from the inner room and just as she finished speaking, she saw the basin of snake gall on the table and immediately got goosebumps all over her body.

She is most afraid of snakes. She gets creepy when she sees snake gall.

"Uncle Anan is so amazing... With so many snake gallbladders, how many snakes did he have to kill?"

There were at least thirty snake gallbladders in the basin in front of him. Jiang Wan was truly in awe.

Anyone who can catch and kill snakes is a good man!

"Mother, what should we do with these snake gallbladders? Do you want my help?"

"No need. Just sort out the herbs you know from this bundle. I'll take care of the snake gall myself."

Yin Huaixi looked at the snake gallbladders in the basin and felt very happy.

These are all very good medicinal herbs.

There are several well-known medicine names in modern times, such as snake gall bladder and Fritillaria loquat paste, snake gall bladder and Fritillaria liquid, etc.

They are all good medicines for relieving cough and removing phlegm.

The most common minor illnesses in the village were colds, fevers, and coughs. Snake gall came at a very opportune time and was exactly what she needed.

Yin Huaixi cleaned the snake gallbladder, soaked it in wine, and then placed it on a dustpan to dry.

It can be made into dried snake gall, or it can be roasted and ground into powder.

Yin Huaixi saw that there was still quite a bit of wine left, so he soaked six or seven pills in it.

Snake gall wine is also a good thing. When Uncle Anan comes, let him take it back.

After collecting the snake gallbladder, Yin Huaixi lit a lamp and sorted out all the herbs. The mother and daughter were busy until very late and did not go to sleep.

Li Xiao sat on a tree not far away and could see that the lights in the yard had never been turned off, which made him feel a little guilty.

I should have brought it here during the day. Doctor Yin still has to prepare the herbs so late at night. I don't know how long he will be busy.

I want to help, but it's really inconvenient to come at this time.

Li Xiao leaned against the tree and sighed, silently gnawing on the jerky he had made while staring at the yard in a daze.

Now that Anan couldn't see, he was worried about staying alone at the foot of the mountain. He couldn't sleep in the village, so he went down the mountain to keep watch.

Although I couldn't enter the yard, I felt more at ease when I thought that Anan was not far away from me.

By the way, I only gave snake gallbladder to Dr. Yin today. I have to ask her tomorrow if she wants snake meat. Snake meat tastes good. Maybe Dr. Yin will like it.

Li Xiao was lost in thought when he suddenly heard footsteps.

He subconsciously stopped chewing the meat and listened quietly to the movements around him.

That's a bit strange.

Now he was at a higher position, and with the bright moonlight, he could vaguely see the situation on the road. But at this moment, no matter which direction he looked, there was no one on the road.

And he thought the footsteps sounded a bit sneaky.

Li Xiao sat up straight and searched around carefully. Soon he could hear footsteps getting closer, and several dark figures gradually appeared in his sight.

Those dark shadows had a clear goal and headed straight for the wall of Doctor Yin's house. They wanted to climb over the wall!

Li Xiao stuffed the dried meat into his arms and slid down the tree quietly.

There are five shadows. It is a bit difficult to get rid of them without alerting the villagers, but we can get rid of them and run away before the villagers arrive.

Li Xiao took out the dagger he carried with him, bent over, and slowly approached using the weeds on the roadside as cover.

At this time, the five people had already walked to the wall. Without saying a word, they set up a human ladder for the two people to climb the wall.

The movements were so skillful, it seemed as if he had practiced them thousands of times.

Li Xiao had already found himself behind the five people. Just as he was about to rush out to let them go, he saw the two people who had just climbed up the wall suddenly fall down with a cry.

In just a few breaths, he passed out.

This accident not only scared the other three people, but also made Li Xiao stop.

"Third brother! Fourth brother!"

One of the men in the dark just shouted once and then stopped talking. The three of them seemed a little overwhelmed. Finally, they gritted their teeth, changed positions and had another man come up.

Li Xiao squatted quietly by the side and watched, only to hear the person who climbed up the wall let out another cry and then fell down again.

It was too fast. Three people were killed in one move.

The remaining two people didn't dare to climb over the wall anymore. They just wanted to quickly pick up their brother and take him away.

But unfortunately, I met Li Xiao who was keeping watch outside tonight.

Before the two of them could say anything, they were successfully ambushed and knocked unconscious by Li Xiao.

Five people were huddled together, smelling faintly of alcohol.

Li Xiao carried one in each hand and moved them to the door of Doctor Yin's house. Then he took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to knock on the door.

It was already very late at this time, and both mother and daughter were beginning to feel sleepy. They didn't notice the movement outside the courtyard wall just now, and when they heard the knock on the door, they thought it was an illusion.

It was not until I heard knocking on the door repeatedly that I realized there was someone outside the yard.

Yin Huaixi had a lot of self-defense medicine, but she didn't feel guilty. She walked to the door and asked who it was.

Li Xiao hesitated for a moment before speaking.

He originally wanted to give a reminder and leave, but then he thought he should make things clear.

I hope Dr. Yin can hear me standing guard nearby and doesn't mistake me for a bad person.

"Doctor Yin, it's me."

"Li Xiao? What are you doing down the mountain so late? Anan is asleep, and it's not convenient for the family to entertain you."

Yin Huaixi had no intention of opening the door, but Li Xiao's next words forced her to do so.

"Doctor Yin, five people just tried to climb over your wall. Now they are all dizzy. I've put them at the door."

Yin Huaixi was greatly shocked.

Someone climbed over the wall!!

She immediately opened the door and saw the five people at the door.

Good guys, each of them was dressed in black, with ropes tied around their waists and some odds and ends.

She removed a small bamboo tube and knew it was low-quality incense as soon as she smelled it.

Very good, these people.

Although we don't know who sent them, since they are here, they definitely can't leave.

"Li Xiao, please put these people under the courtyard wall and find a place to hide them."

Li Xiao nodded, didn't ask anything, and left with the two of them.

He probably guessed what Doctor Yin wanted to do.

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(Good night, my little cuties~ (〃｀ 3′〃))