Chapter 63

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Hearing the general's shout, Ning Wuxie's face darkened; this was what he feared the most.

Wuzhou City's defenses were extremely strict, not just anyone could enter, especially at a time like this. If it weren't for today being the Qixi Festival, the city gates wouldn't even be open.

The reason he came in person was to worry that the city guard general wouldn't let people in.

Living in a chaotic era, such incidents often occurred, not just with Ning Wuxie. Many refugees and rioters were directly forbidden from entering the city. In times of chaos, more people died from hunger, wound infections, and epidemics than on the battlefield.

"Proof, what proof? If the boss dies, I'll make you pay with your life. Hurry up and let us in the city!"

Zhang Ling was hot-tempered. Upon hearing the city guard general's words, his eyes immediately turned red, glaring at the general and cursing loudly. Chen Qinglong had once saved Zhang Ling's life on the battlefield, so to Zhang Ling, Chen Qinglong's life was his life. Whoever wanted Chen Qinglong's life, he would fight to the death!

"Hmph, speaking arrogantly and threatening me?"

The general's face darkened, and with a hiss, his long sword was drawn. The soldiers behind him gathered, and on the city wall, bows were drawn, the sharp arrowheads pointing directly at the few people.

Ning Wuxie's heart turned cold, his eyes fixed on the general, the killing intent in his eyes unhidden. The brothers who came with him also drew their weapons. Under the night sky, the city gate was tense, the atmosphere severe.

"What's going on?"

A clear, cold voice rang out, and then a middle-aged man in green official attire walked out of the city gate, followed by guards.

"Huh, Young Master Ning?" The middle-aged man's gaze fell on Ning Wuxie, and he couldn't help but be startled, then a hint of joy appeared on his face.

"Lord Wu!"

The general, seeing the middle-aged man, sheathed his long sword and saluted.

Ning Wuxie looked at the man, somewhat puzzled, as he didn't seem to know this person.

Wu Jin was a minor official in Wuzhou City, but with the backing of the Wu family, who were the richest in Wuzhou, the Wuzhou governor also held Wu Jin in high regard. Wu Jin was a well-known figure in Wuzhou City. Today, several important figures had come to Wuzhou City, which had alarmed the city's upper echelons, so the Wuzhou governor had sent Wu Jin to patrol the city gates.

The manor Ning Wuxie had recently bought belonged to Wu Jin. The manor was originally used by Wu Jin to hide his mistress, but after his wife found out, she threatened to cry, make a scene, and even commit suicide. Wu Jin had no choice but to let his wife handle it. When Ning Wuxie came to buy the manor, Wu Jin noticed and remembered it.

Thus, Ning Wuxie didn't recognize Wu Jin, but Wu Jin recognized Ning Wuxie. Born into a merchant family, Wu Jin was quick-witted. Ning Wuxie had casually taken out a thousand gold pieces that day, and in Wu Jin's eyes, Ning Wuxie must be a young master from a powerful family. He had been planning how to connect with him, and today, he finally had the opportunity.

"General Wen, what's happening here?"

Narrowing his eyes, how could Wu Jin not see what was happening at the city gate? He was just giving the general a hint.

The general wasn't stupid. Wu Jin's surprised exclamation earlier and his current hint both indicated that Ning Wuxie was no ordinary person. Realizing that Wu Jin was giving him a way out, he said in a deep voice, "This young master wants to enter the city to treat his servant. I was concerned about the safety inside the city and asked a few questions."

Ning Wuxie looked at the general, who was now evading the issue and changing his attitude, and sneered inwardly but said nothing. Since the official had come to his aid, there was no need to say more; saving Chen Qinglong was the priority.

"Alright, General Wen is too worried. Nowadays, the world is gradually becoming peaceful. How many bandits are there? Let these few people into the city. A life is at stake, and saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda."

Wu Jin spoke with great concern, and the general promptly moved the barricades. Ning Wuxie led Zhang Ling and the others into the city, bowing to Wu Jin, "Thank you!"

"Young Master, don't blame General Wen. He was just doing his duty!" Wu Jin smiled, showing the smoothness of a merchant.

"I won't blame him. We'll go ahead first!"

Ning Wuxie glanced at the general. If it weren't for their different positions, compared to the smooth and worldly Wu Jin, the general seemed more trustworthy.

"Sir, what's his background?" The general, watching Ning Wuxie and the others leave in a hurry, couldn't help but ask.

Wu Jin waved his sleeve and sighed lightly, "Old Wen, no wonder you've been guarding the city for so long. The bloody incident that shook the Jiangnan official circles a while ago, although suppressed due to its involvement with the imperial family, some news still leaked out. This guy is someone even the crown prince values."

Wu Jin narrowed his eyes. His family could become the richest in Wuzhou because they had connections in both the government and the underworld. His information was naturally more reliable than the average person's. At first, Wu Jin wasn't sure about Ning Wuxie's identity, but now he believed it.

"Go, back home, to the warehouse, and fetch some ginseng, tiger bones, and rhinoceros horns. Send them to them. In Wuzhou City, only there can treat arrow wounds." Wu Jin said to the servant behind him.

"Yes, Second Master."

Wu Jin wasn't the head of the Wu family, but he could still make some decisions on certain matters.

Entering the city, they ran all the way to the south. The Yuan Family Medical Hall was located on the south street of Wuzhou City, the largest medical hall in the city, with many skilled doctors, making it very famous and easy to find.

The Yuan Family Medical Hall, which was already closed, was in chaos after a commotion. Several doctors, with dark circles under their eyes, stared at Chen Qinglong, who had a broken arrow piercing his left shoulder. Chen Qinglong's upper body was already undressed, revealing a muscular physique. The wound was slightly red and swollen, showing signs of infection.

An old doctor with gray hair sat beside him, calmly feeling his pulse.

Zhang Ling and the others waited nervously on the side, while Ning Wuxie sat in a chair, eyes closed, resting. The moment the old doctor released Chen Qinglong's hand, Ning Wuxie opened his eyes.

Yuan Hong's ancestors were imperial physicians in the Sui Dynasty, and he himself had been a military doctor, treating many arrow wounds. But this was the first time he encountered such a case. "The situation is not good. The broken arrow shattered part of the shoulder blade, and the broken bones are holding the arrow in place. Even if we pull it out, the broken bones will shift, and the arm will be useless. If we don't remove the arrow, applying medicine won't help. Fortunately, the arrow isn't poisoned; otherwise, even a god couldn't save him."

"Hmph, aren't you the best arrow wound doctor in Wuzhou City? If you can't save the boss, the Yuan Family Medical Hall will pay with a life." Zhang Ling's eyes were cold, full of killing intent, and he panted heavily, staring at Yuan Hong.

The other doctors were all worried. They had seen the dominance of these few people. The large Yuan Family Medical Hall was in chaos, and if they couldn't save the person lying there, the doctors didn't doubt that these people would tear down the medical hall.

"If I can't treat it, I can't treat it. Killing me won't help."

Yuan Hong's face was gaunt, and he was completely unaffected by Zhang Ling's threats, his gaze calm. He had been a doctor for many years and had encountered patients' families like Zhang Ling before. He understood them and didn't get angry.

"Zhang Ling!" Ning Wuxie coldly snorted, glanced at the impulsive Zhang Ling, took a deep breath, and looked at the old doctor, "My subordinate doesn't know better, Mr. Yuan. Is there really no way to save him?"