Chapter 52

After the incident at Jishifang, Feng Jueyu appeared and taught Xiaoyuanshan the speech. Then, he sat in the courtyard, waiting anxiously while pondering the formula for the First-Class Golden Wound Medicine.

Xiaoyuanshan, due to his relationship with Li Yide, always kept medicines for bruises and injuries at home, piled in a corner of the side room, where no one paid attention to them, and they were readily available.

Taking out a few herbs, Feng Jueyu sat in the small courtyard and cultivated the Vitality Qi to enhance them.

These herbs were already formed and could not grow like seeds, but the Vitality Qi could transform their veins, making them more potent. This was the unique formula for the First-Class Golden Wound Medicine. The herbs used were quite common; he only needed to inject a small amount of Vitality Qi into a certain herb and then transform its veins to allow the Vitality Qi to blend with the medicinal properties.

This method had one advantage: even if it attracted jealousy and was seized by unknown bandits, Li Yide could confidently hand over the formula. Only the herbs improved by Feng Jueyu with Vitality Qi could be used to make the First-Class Golden Wound Medicine, not just any ordinary Golden Wound Medicine. Even if someone managed to steal the formula, they wouldn't be able to replicate it.

Grinding, mixing, and measuring, Feng Jueyu spent half an hour and easily concocted a bottle of the initial version of the First-Class Golden Wound Medicine.

The white powder was similar to ordinary Golden Wound Medicine, but it had a faint green tinge that was barely noticeable. He found a sharp object and made a cut on his arm, then sprinkled the powder on it. The pain immediately disappeared, replaced by a cooling sensation.

Although the medicinal properties of this First-Class Golden Wound Medicine were not as miraculous as visibly regenerating flesh and blood, its pain-relieving and blood-stopping effects were extremely powerful, far surpassing traditional Golden Wound Medicine. The powder could quickly dissolve into the bloodstream, accelerating blood clotting and instantly stopping the bleeding. This was even more impressive than the Golden Wound Medicine he had concocted a few days ago on a whim.

Feng Jueyu couldn't help but be delighted. With this, he would have his first pot of gold in the Tai Xuan Continent.

After developing the First-Class Golden Wound Medicine, Feng Jueyu began to think about the Golden Edition and Supreme Edition, which had even stronger medicinal properties. These versions were much more difficult to concoct, and with the limited resources at hand, it was challenging. Suddenly, an idea struck him: if he moved the seeds of the herbs to the Hongyuan Space and cultivated them with Vitality Qi, the herbs would inherently have powerful medicinal properties. Using these new varieties would definitely enhance the medicinal effects even further.

However, there were no seeds of the herbs in Xiaoyuanshan's courtyard. He would need to introduce and plant them from elsewhere. This matter would have to be put on hold until the surveillance and investigation by the royal family on Jishifang had passed.

"Master..."

At noon, Tong'er and Gongyang Yu arrived at Xiaoyuanshan's residence. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Feng Jueyu.

"Why are you here?"

Feng Jueyu was slightly taken aback. He had planned to go over after Shangguan Ruomeng and her people left, but he didn't expect Gongyang Yu and Tong'er to come first: "Did the people from Shangguan Manor leave?"

Gongyang Yu walked over with a limp, his face pale and weak, a sign of qi and blood imbalance, indicating that the cold and icy energy had been tormenting him. Clearly, he was upset because Feng Jueyu had tricked him and then disappeared.

Gongyang Yu sat opposite Feng Jueyu, pointing at Tong'er impatiently: "This girl said you haven't eaten and insisted on coming over. Look at the timing, there are five or six spies outside Jishifang. I had no choice but to follow her to prevent any trouble, so I brought her here."

"Hey, are you serious? You tricked me into coming here to treat you, when are you going to keep your promise?"

Feng Jueyu looked at Gongyang Yu with amusement and said, "You know it's not safe outside, how could I come?"

Gongyang Yu glared and slapped the table, cursing, "At least give me a definite answer. Damn it, I thought watching the house would be easy, but after just a few days, look at what's happening at Jishifang. There are people watching during the day and ghosts at night. I feel like I'm in a den of wolves. If I had known, I wouldn't have agreed. Kid, don't play games with me. I can see that Jishifang is more troublesome than a dragon's lair or a tiger's den. If you don't cure me soon, I can't guarantee the safety of your little lover."

Tong'er had been holding back tears, her eyes red and puffy, carrying a basket of food and slowly placing it on the table. She hadn't had a chance to speak when Gongyang Yu called her "little lover," causing her face to turn red and her eyes to glare angrily.

"Grandpa Gongyang, what are you talking about? Master is already betrothed..."

As she spoke, Tong'er's eyes unconsciously looked at Feng Jueyu. Unable to hold back, two tears fell, and she said in a choked voice, "Master, please eat first." She then gathered the basket and ran into the house.

Feng Jueyu frowned, looking at the fleeing back and pointed at Gongyang Yu, scolding, "Gongyang Yu, you're about the same age as Li Yide, why are you so disrespectful? I ask you to watch your words. Look what you've done to Tong'er, she's crying."

"Am I lying?" Gongyang Yu glared and pointed at the house, "It's none of my business, damn it. Don't you know that girl likes you?"

"Tong'er, likes me?" Feng Jueyu was stunned, holding the bowl in a daze. Tong'er likes me? No way, he's too young.

Feng Jueyu had overlooked the fact that in this era, boys and girls matured early. At fifteen or sixteen, they were already of marriageable age. As the saying goes, poor children grow up fast, and in poor families, girls like Tong'er could already be pregnant.

However, Feng Jueyu came from a different world and couldn't quite grasp this concept.

Staring at Gongyang Yu for a while, Feng Jueyu slammed the bowl on the table and pointed at him, "Old man, don't talk nonsense. Defaming me is one thing, but Tong'er is a pure young lady who will marry someday."

Gongyang Yu glared, "Damn, don't believe me if you want. That girl cried all night when she heard you were Shangguan Manor's son-in-law. Kid, you can't be serious, you have a fiancée at home and now you're messing with other girls. This is not right."

"Get lost, if you keep talking nonsense, I won't treat you. Let you freeze to death."

"Damn, you dare?" Gongyang Yu glared, but his voice was weak. In the end, he was afraid that Feng Jueyu wouldn't treat him.

Feng Jueyu lost his appetite, surprised that he had won Tong'er's heart with just a few meetings. Could it be because he was too handsome? Yes, that must be it. Feng Jueyu touched his face, feeling a bit smug.

However, matters of love were something he had never experienced in his past life. Although he had many women around him, they were all for show and pleasure. Truly elevating love to a pure and noble level was something he found difficult to handle.

Girls in this era were stubborn. Once they had a crush, if they didn't get emotional support, it could be a devastating blow. Sigh, Feng Jueyu, you're causing trouble. How will you face that girl and Li Yide in the future?

"Sit for a moment, I'll treat you soon." After some thought, Feng Jueyu left Gongyang Yu and walked into the house.

Pushing open the door, he saw Tong'er sitting in the room, her delicate body trembling as if she had endured great injustice but dared not cry too loudly, just holding it in. Even Feng Jueyu felt uncomfortable seeing her.

Looking at her fragile and helpless back, Feng Jueyu had an urge to embrace her. Tong'er was naturally beautiful and blossoming. If she hadn't been born into a humble family, she would have been a beauty on par with Shangguan Ruomeng, admired and pursued by talented men. She was mature for her age, with a small but graceful figure, and possessed a touch of the charm of a mature beauty. She was kind, considerate, and gentle, the perfect wife and mother.

Silently walking behind Tong'er, Feng Jueyu hesitated, unsure if he should place his hand on her shoulder. If he did, this relationship might last a lifetime. What did he, Feng Jueyu, deserve to win the heart of such a pure and innocent girl? If he accepted her, what could he offer her with his identity?

Promise?

Can I?

Feng Jueyu couldn't be sure if he could bring Tong'er happiness, given his status. Even if he didn't care about his engagement to Shangguan Ruomeng, what about Shangguan Lingyun?

Feng Jueyu knew how Shangguan Lingyun treated him in the Shangguan Manor...

I can betray everyone, but I can't betray Shangguan Lingyun...

Troubled!

Feng Jueyu sighed. At that moment, Tong'er heard someone behind her and turned around, wiping her tears in a panic, "Master, you've finished eating. I'll clean up... I... I saw Miss Shangguan today. She is so beautiful and kind... like Master..."

The little girl started to babble incoherently and ran away...

They say women are made of water, and it's true. Seeing the little girl about to cry again, Feng Jueyu didn't know whether to stop her. What would he say if he did?

As Tong'er passed by him, Feng Jueyu's heart trembled as if struck by lightning. Almost instinctively, he turned and said, "It's not what you think..."

Tong'er's body shuddered, and she stopped at the door. After a long silence, she seemed to have understood something, turned back, and smiled, "I understand, thank you, Master." Then, she left the room.

Feng Jueyu stood still in the room, then raised his hand and slapped himself. What a foul mouth.

To the readers:

PS: I came back late and rushed to finish this chapter.

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