Chapter 13

"Old Li, Tong'er, Yuan Shan, don't be in a hurry, don't we still have ten days? We need to think this through carefully."

As he spoke, Feng Jueyu asked, "What was the name of the deceased patient? Where was he from?"

The three did not understand Feng Jueyu's intention, thinking that it was pointless to ask such questions when the person was already dead. Despite their confusion, Xiao Yuan Shan still answered, "His name was Wang Dazhuang, a thug from the southern part of the city. He used to steal and do all sorts of bad things. After he died, the matter was brought to the court, and by evening, he was buried in a small forest outside the city. He deserved to die. But he dragged Old Li into this mess. That bastard, I really want to dig him up and beat his corpse."

"Buried?" The others didn't catch the significance, but Feng Jueyu immediately noticed: "Buried on the same day?"

"Yes, in the past, when someone died, a memorial hall would be set up. The Wang family was poor, and Wang Dazhuang only had a wife. Their assets were long gone, and the woman had no money to hire a Taoist priest for the funeral rites, so she buried him directly. Damn, that woman has remarried three times. I bet she just wanted to extort some money and remarry after Wang Dazhuang died," Xiao Yuan Shan said indignantly.

Feng Jueyu stroked his chin and said, "Yuan Shan, I need you to do something for me. Go to where Wang Dazhuang was buried and dig up the grave to see if there's a body inside."

"Dig up the grave?" The three in the room were immediately startled. In those feudal times, superstition was rampant, and everyone believed in ghosts and gods. Even if Xiao Yuan Shan was brave, the thought of digging up a grave made him shudder.

However, Li Tong'er, who was quick-witted, soon understood Feng Jueyu's intention and exclaimed, "Young Master Feng, you suspect that Wang Dazhuang is not dead?"

Li Yide also perked up. If Feng Jueyu's guess was correct, he had been wronged in a terrible way.

Feng Jueyu nodded and analyzed, "Yes, it's just a guess right now. We can't rule out the possibility that Wang Dazhuang is really dead, but if he's not, he must not have gone far. We can still disrupt their plans."

Xiao Yuan Shan argued, "Even if he's not dead, it's been three days. He must have run away with the money. Where would we find him?"

Feng Jueyu shook his finger, "Not necessarily, Yuan Shan. Think about it. If the Xu family wanted to take Old Li's property, would they give him the money before the deed was done? I wouldn't give a single coin until the old house was in their hands. This can be seen from Wang Dazhuang's wife. I think the seventy taels were given to them. They will only leave after the deed is done."

Hearing Feng Jueyu's logical analysis, the three nodded in agreement. The gloom that had hung over the Li family for three days began to lift, and they all felt a sense of relief.

Xiao Yuan Shan, being a straightforward person, finished his drink and stood up to leave, "Alright, I'll go and get the good news. If that bastard was trying to harm Old Li, I won't let him off."

"Yuan Shan," Feng Jueyu called out, "Remember, this must be kept secret."

"Understood," Xiao Yuan Shan replied and left without looking back.

Xiao Yuan Shan was indeed efficient. In less than half an hour, he returned, his pants dirty and his head sweating. As soon as he entered the room, he cursed, "Damn, Young Master Feng was right. The grave only contained a broken straw mat and a tattered blanket."

Upon hearing this, Li Yide, Li Tong'er, and Xiao Yuan Shan were all filled with righteous indignation...

"Damn, how dare he! I have always been upright and never mistreated my neighbors. I even gave medicine to Wang Dazhuang. I can't believe he would harm me for money. I'll go to the government and have the magistrate judge this matter," Li Yide said, pounding the table in anger. He was clearly confused and wanted to follow the proper procedure.

Li Tong'er quickly stepped forward to calm Li Yide, "Grandpa, take care of yourself."

"Find him? That would be troublesome," Feng Jueyu said. "This is a scheme involving corrupt officials and merchants. If we go to the government, they won't give us a fair judgment. Instead, it will alert them and give them the upper hand. Then we'll be powerless to change anything."

Xiao Yuan Shan looked at Feng Jueyu, who seemed deep in thought, and said, "Young Master Feng, you are a smart person. Please think of a way. If we can get through this, I will do anything for you, even if it means my life."

Li Yide and Li Tong'er also looked at Feng Jueyu, their eyes filled with hope.

Feng Jueyu looked at the three and smiled, "This can be done, but the key is Wang Dazhuang. Yuan Shan, can you find him quickly without alerting him? We just need to find his hiding place."

Xiao Yuan Shan's eyes lit up, and he gritted his teeth, "Leave it to me. I, Xiao Yuan Shan, may not have many skills, but I have a few people under me. The southern part of the city is not large, and he can't have gone far. Even if I have to dig up the earth, I will find that bastard."

Feng Jueyu, being calm and composed, did not rush. He was used to looking at problems objectively to ensure that his plans were flawless.

"Finding him is possible, but be careful. Once you find Wang Dazhuang, keep a close eye on him and don't let him out of your sight," Feng Jueyu instructed, adding, "I'll give you three days. Is that enough?"

"Enough," Xiao Yuan Shan promised, patting his chest. Although the southern part of the city was large, for someone like him who mingled with the common people daily, gathering information was not a big deal. Besides, Wang Dazhuang was a drinker and a womanizer. With careful inquiries, he should be found quickly.

Feng Jueyu had a plan in mind but didn't reveal it completely. Without Wang Dazhuang, his plan wouldn't be perfect, and it would be embarrassing if it failed. However, he was confident.

Finally, the matter was settled, and it was noon. Xiao Yuan Shan rushed out to do what Feng Jueyu had instructed, and Feng Jueyu was ready to leave.

As they parted, Li Yide was in tears, calling Feng Jueyu a living Buddha who saved people from suffering. Even the great assassin Feng Jueyu blushed, despite his thick skin.

Li Tong'er, on the other hand, was somewhat reluctant to let him go. As a poor girl, she had never thought much about boys, let alone one with Feng Jueyu's charm. Moreover, his righteousness and willingness to help had planted a seed of affection in her heart, which was now sprouting and growing.

At the door, Li Tong'er, holding the hem of her dress, asked with tears of joy and reluctance, "Young Master Feng, how will Brother Xiao notify you when he finds the person?"

Feng Jueyu slapped his forehead and laughed, "I forgot about that. No problem, I'll come every day to treat Old Li. By the way, Old Li, Tong'er, don't tell anyone about me. Pretend I wasn't here today, okay?"

Great people have their own style. Although Li Yide was old, his eyes were not blind. From Feng Jueyu's attire, he knew he was from a noble family. Since he had saved his life and helped him so much, it would be ungrateful to doubt him.

Li Tong'er, however, didn't think about Feng Jueyu's status. She only heard "every day" and blushed, feeling relieved. This way, she could see Young Master Feng every day.

...

Leaving the clinic, Feng Jueyu deliberately took a detour to a bustling street. Soon, he noticed a few shadowy figures following him. A smile played on his lips. These people were skilled, but their tracking techniques were poor. They were probably sent by Shangguan Lingyun to protect him.

He was right. The four people on the street had been searching for him frantically. Their tracking skills were not bad, but they didn't know that the person they were following was the king of assassins from Earth, a master of stealth. How could they keep up?

However, since the four had started following him later, they didn't think they had lost him. They finally found him and quietly followed from a distance.

Feng Jueyu pretended not to notice, walking leisurely on the street, but his mind was preoccupied with the clinic's affairs.

Helping the clinic was not a spur-of-the-moment decision for Feng Jueyu. He felt that although he no longer had his old enemies in this world, he was not safe.

The internal conflicts in the Shangguan family had been ongoing for a long time. With a large family and vast wealth, everyone wanted a share. If Shangguan Ruomeng didn't leave the family and marry out, she would be a threat to everyone, pushing him to the brink. Therefore, he needed to regain his skills to protect himself.

To regain his skills, he needed money. Even the most powerful experts needed money to train. The clinic was his small treasury in this world, which would greatly benefit him. It would also allow him to heal people, improve his medical skills, and do good deeds, all of which had many benefits.

As he pondered, he approached the city center. Just as he was admiring the prosperity of Tian Nan City, Shangguan Ruofan, accompanied by several servants, ran up in a hurry.

From a distance, Shangguan Ruofan saw Feng Jueyu, "Brother-in-law, I finally found you. Where have you been? We've been looking for you."

As he approached, Shangguan Ruofan, seeing his brother-in-law's calm demeanor, asked, "What's going on? Is there a fire at home?"

The servants behind Shangguan Ruofan were taken aback. How could he speak like that? Had the Shangguan family offended him? Cursing their own home, he couldn't say anything good.

Shangguan Ruofan was speechless and said, "You still have the heart to joke? Don't you remember what day it is today?"

"What day?" Feng Jueyu scratched his head, "Your father's birthday? Your grandfather's birthday? The Shangguan family's ancestral worship? Or the year-end bonus?"

Damn, damn, damn...

The servants all cursed in their hearts.

Shangguan Ruofan lowered his head, "It seems you really forgot. Sister is coming home today."

To the readers:

PS: This is the last day of the month. Next month will be much better.

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