Chapter 85

"Everyone, come out..."

Leaping over the back door, Feng Jueyu jumped into the backyard of Jishi Fang, and as soon as his feet touched the ground, he shouted out.

The small courtyard was still as harmonious as ever. Li Yide, Li Tong'er, and Gongyang Yu were all there, and the third son of the Zhao family was also helping to sort the herbs.

Seeing something fall from the sky, everyone was initially startled, but then seeing Feng Jueyu's clear and handsome face, they were instantly delighted...

"Feng Young Master, you're here..." Li Tong'er quickly ran up, almost falling into Feng Jueyu's arms. Her eyes were brimming with tears, filled with deep affection, which made Feng Jueyu momentarily dazed.

What made him dazed was not just the intense longing in Li Tong'er's eyes. In just two days, she had become noticeably thinner. The baby fat on her face had sunken in, and there were faint dark circles under her eyes. It was clear that she hadn't rested much over the past two days and looked very haggard.

Seeing the herbs scattered all over the yard, Feng Jueyu felt a pang of guilt. When he left, he had instructed Li Yide to produce as much of the first-grade wound medicine as possible in the shortest time. Even Gongyang Yu had lent a hand, so how could Li Tong'er not be haggard?

Feng Jueyu's heart softened, and he couldn't help but gently stroke Li Tong'er's face, saying softly, "Tong'er, you've lost weight. It's only been two days, how could you have become so thin?"

Feeling the faint warmth from Feng Jueyu's hand, Li Tong'er shivered as if electrocuted. All her hard work and fatigue instantly vanished. She didn't avoid Feng Jueyu's concern, allowing him to gently caress her face. It seemed such moments were rare, and she didn't want to avoid them.

"I... I'm fine." Li Tong'er shyly lowered her head, and all her suffering and fatigue turned into deep happiness, making her heart burn with warmth...

Li Yide had long known that Li Tong'er had fallen deeply in love with Feng Jueyu. He had advised her that it was impossible to have a future with him, but the girl wouldn't listen. Li Yide had only one precious granddaughter, and he had always indulged her, so he couldn't persuade her. Seeing Feng Jueyu touching Li Tong'er's face, he sighed inwardly and walked over.

"Tong'er has been very tired these past two days. I tried to persuade her, but she wouldn't listen. She only slept for two hours over two days and nights to finish this batch of medicine."

Li Yide walked over without a word, patted Li Tong'er's thin shoulder, and gently pushed her face away from Feng Jueyu's "clutches."

Gongyang Yu squinted his eyes and said in a sarcastic tone, "Ah, he's living a cozy life in a grand mansion with his beautiful wife, who would think of us? Poor Tong'er, she's been so busy, even thinking about a certain rogue lord..."

Damn, if you don't talk, will you die? Feng Jueyu rolled his eyes, wishing Zhao Lao San would give the old man a few pounds of beans to shut his mouth.

Li Tong'er, hearing Gongyang Yu's words, blushed and buried her face in Li Yide's chest, tugging at the hem of his clothes and muttering, "I didn't, I didn't..."

Feng Jueyu understood, and he understood very well. At that moment, he instantly grasped the situation. He had always known, but the last layer of the window paper had never been torn.

Because he wasn't sure if he could give Tong'er happiness...

Feng Jueyu was a very stubborn person and wouldn't make promises lightly, but once he did, he would take full responsibility.

Currently, his identity was indeed a big issue. His relationship with Shangguan Ruomeng was still ambiguous, but what he feared most was hurting the old man Shangguan's efforts. After all, Shangguan Lingyun had been very good to him. In his view, even if he wanted to give Tong'er happiness, he should first inform the old man Shangguan.

The more he thought about it, the more troubled he became. He decided to put it aside for now and maintain this ambiguous relationship. The most important thing now was to improve his own strength.

Whether it was Tong'er or Shangguan Ruomeng, to give them happiness, he needed the strength to protect them. If he couldn't protect his own women, how could he talk about giving them happiness?

Thinking of this, Feng Jueyu called out, "Zhao Lao San, where's Xiao Yuanshan?"

Zhao Lao San, startled by the sound, trembled and thought, "This lord seems to be in a bad mood today." He walked over, bowing and scraping, and said, "Young Master Feng, the boss took some people to the street to negotiate with Ma Sanhu."

"Negotiate? Negotiate about what? Didn't I say that this batch of medicine is the most important thing right now? Instead of helping here, they're running around. Look at how tired Tong'er is..."

Zhao Lao San listened with his head down, not daring to make a sound, thinking, "Lord, we wanted to help, but Miss Tong'er wouldn't let us."

Seeing Feng Jueyu scold Zhao Lao San, Li Tong'er, being kind-hearted, quickly mediated, "Young Master Feng, don't blame them. Grandpa and I didn't let them help because we were afraid they would mix up the quantities."

Li Yide also nodded, "Yes, they really couldn't help. They would only cause trouble. Don't make it hard for them. These young men are quite good."

Zhao Lao San was deeply moved, thinking, "I've been in the streets for so many years, and someone actually says I'm good."

Feng Jueyu glared at Zhao Lao San and said, "Go, find Xiao Yuanshan. I need to talk to him."

Turning around, Feng Jueyu's expression softened, and he walked over to Li Tong'er, "This batch of medicine is almost enough. Go inside and rest. Don't come out until you've fully recovered. Look at how thin you've become..."

Li Yide was speechless, thinking, "I can't do anything about it, I can't do anything about it."

Li Tong'er, with a gentle expression, nodded sweetly, "Yes, I'll listen to Young Master Feng." The medicine was almost done, not too much or too little, about two hundred doses, enough for the current promotion. Li Tong'er turned and ran, but halfway through, she remembered something and said tenderly, "Young Master Feng, you haven't had a bath for two days. I'll heat the water for you first."

"Heat what water? Go and rest... Also, don't call me Young Master Feng, it sounds strange. Call me Big Brother..." Feng Jueyu was deeply moved. This girl was too lovable, sigh...

"Okay~ Yes, Big Brother Feng, hehe..." Li Tong'er happily went back inside.

Li Yide shook his head helplessly and returned to the pile of herbs, busy again. Feng Jueyu looked around and saw that everyone was there, so he asked, "Why isn't the shop open?"

Gongyang Yu said sarcastically, "Who would come? It's closed for business..."

Feng Jueyu was taken aback and said, "No, people are coming soon. This is a good opportunity for Jishi Fang to regain its reputation. Old Li, stop working here and go to the front to check."

"Old Two is watching the front." Zhao Lao San grumbled.

Just then, Zhao Lao Er, with a big mouth, panted and ran in, "Old... Old Li, there's business at the front. Ah, Young Master Feng, when did you come?"

"What? Really business?" Li Yide, a typical medical enthusiast, felt itchy if he didn't take a pulse for a day and uncomfortable if he didn't use a needle for two days. Hearing this, he was elated, threw down his work, and ran out, shouting, "Old Two, we don't have enough people, come and help."

"Coming..." Zhao Lao Er followed him out...

Zhao Lao San also escaped at the right time, not wanting to be scolded by Feng Jueyu again...

A moment later, Li Yide returned, carrying a medicine box, and left Jishi Fang in a hurry, apparently to treat an old woman's grandson.

Leaving Feng Jueyu and Gongyang Yu sitting in the small courtyard, staring at each other...

"Old man, are you comfortable?" Feng Jueyu started a conversation.

Gongyang Yu replied indifferently, "Not bad, just bored."

"Want to find something to do, to stretch your muscles?" Feng Jueyu asked tentatively...

Gongyang Yu was taken aback, "What do you want?" Through recent interactions, Gongyang Yu had seen through Feng Jueyu. He was a typical person who wouldn't act without benefit. First, he protected Jishi Fang, then he got involved with Shangguan Ruofan. This guy wouldn't stop until he had squeezed out all his value, so he was on high alert when he asked.

Feng Jueyu smiled and said, "Actually, it's nothing. You see, Jishi Fang is peaceful now, but we can't rule out the possibility that someone might covet this medicine. If someone comes to steal, it would be too much trouble for you to watch alone. So, since you have nothing to do, why not teach Zhao Lao San and the others some martial arts? It would help protect Jishi Fang and also ease your burden."

Gongyang Yu didn't even think about it, clapped his hands, and cursed, "Brat, don't try to trick me. Tell you, I have a two-year agreement with you. When it's over, I'll leave. You want me to train your henchmen? Save your breath."

Feng Jueyu was taken aback. Gongyang Yu was right. On the way, he had learned about the Shangguan family's current situation and had planned to cultivate his own forces to be prepared. Jishi Fang had a great expert like Gongyang Yu, and if he could teach, it would definitely produce some capable people in half a year. With further training, he could even create a few experts. So, Feng Jueyu had used all his persuasive skills on Gongyang Yu...

But he didn't expect the old man to be so smart, seeing through his intentions at a glance. This old man was not simple, and it seemed his persuasion wasn't strong enough...

Feng Jueyu raised his eyes and looked at Gongyang Yu, saying with a smile, "What do you think I am? Am I the kind of person who acts without benefit?"

"You're not?" Gongyang Yu stared at Feng Jueyu, saying disdainfully, "Damn, if I'm wrong, I'll gouge out my eyes. Trying to scheme against me, do you know who I am, Blood Soul Blade..."

Damn, this old man is stubborn! Feng Jueyu blinked, his face turning cold, and said indifferently, "If you don't agree, fine. Pity, the shop might not be able to hold on after two years."

Gongyang Yu rolled his eyes, impatiently saying, "Enough, enough, enough, stop sighing. Don't try to manipulate me. Go where it's cool."

Damn, you're tough. Feng Jueyu glared at the old man and walked into the inner room.

Just then, Gongyang Yu called out, "Stop, when are you going to treat my illness? I'm only three steps away from Tianwu..."

Feng Jueyu paused, his eyes darting, and replied, "Do you think it's easy to treat? Worrying won't help. Don't worry, I'll definitely cure you within two years."

"What? Two years?" Gongyang Yu was instantly furious, "Kid, you didn't say that at first. You're retaliating against me."

"What did I say at first?" Feng Jueyu turned around, smiling.

"I..." Gongyang Yu was about to argue but then thought, damn, I was tricked. This guy only said he would treat my illness and have me guard Jishi Fang for two years, but didn't specify when he would cure me. Now, if he cures me within two years, he won't be breaking his word, but that's two years, and he might wait until the last day...

Thinking about it, it was very possible. This guy had improved my condition to Xuanwu in just a few days and now says it's hard to treat. Isn't this a trap? Damn, this kid is too cunning...

Staring at the seemingly harmless Feng Jueyu, Gongyang Yu felt like dying. After a long time, he sighed helplessly and said, "Fine, speak. What do you want me to do? I'll help you, I'll help you, okay?"

"Really?" Feng Jueyu's face quickly showed a look of joy, then said teasingly, "Don't force yourself, I didn't ask you to..."

Gongyang Yu: "Damn! You're tough, speak."

"Alright, let me tell you..." Feng Jueyu ran back, eager to start his plan to cultivate talent...

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