In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 83 The First Cry of a Deer's Heart Flutter

The next day, at dawn, Gu Shaoan, Zhou Zhiruo, and Yang Yan had already gathered at the foot of Mount Da'e.

Logically speaking, since all three are young, riding in a horse-drawn carriage would be the most suitable option.

But taking a horse-drawn carriage is too slow; a round trip would take at least an hour.

Therefore, the fastest way is by horseback.

Fortunately, Gu Shaoan had ridden a bicycle several times during his journey to Emei with Abbess Juechen.

Bringing Zhou Zhiruo along wouldn't be a problem.

Yang Yan had followed Yang Tie on his escort missions since childhood, so riding horses was naturally no stranger to her.

After some discussion, the three of them mounted their horses.

As Gu Shaoan gently squeezed his legs together, the horse beneath him immediately began to move, and its speed increased rapidly.

Although Zhou Zhiruo had already learned lightness skills, her internal strength was insufficient, and her mastery of lightness skills was still lacking.

When using light-body skills, the speed is only a few points faster than that of an ordinary adult.

Sitting in front of Gu Shaoan, feeling the scenery behind her rapidly receding, Zhou Zhiruo felt her heart race, and her face flushed with excitement at the moment.

She couldn't help but mutter to herself, and subconsciously moved her hand back, grabbing Gu Shaoan's clothes.

But the next second, Gu Shaoan's voice rang in her ears.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister. With me here, I won't let you get hurt."

A gentle voice, mixed with a slightly warm breeze, brushed against Zhou Zhiruo's ear canal, tickling and making her feel numb.

For some reason, after hearing Gu Shaoan's words, Zhou Zhiruo felt relieved, but her heart inexplicably beat faster.

It was as if a fawn, just beginning to sing, was frolicking and bumping around inside with its newly sprouted antlers.

The wind blowing in front of me had an inexplicably peculiar smell.

Half an hour later, the three of them could see the city gate ahead.

Gu Shaoan and Yang Yan beside him pulled on the reins, forcing the horse to slow down.

Before long, the three of them arrived at the city gate.

It was early morning, and the river and land port at the confluence of three rivers in Jiading Prefecture was already bustling with activity.

The tall and imposing city gate swallowed up the endless stream of people, farmers carrying loads and shouting, merchants pushing carts full of goods, and travelers in a hurry. Mixed with the neighing of mules and horses, the crowing of chickens and ducks, and the shouts of vendors, a strong and noisy atmosphere of the city was overwhelming.

Against this complex backdrop, Gu Shaoan, Zhou Zhiruo, and Yang Yan, who rode in on horseback, stood out as particularly eye-catching.

Gu Shaoan was dressed in a simple blue cloth robe, but his brows revealed a calm demeanor far beyond his years.

Zhou Zhiruo is elegant and refined, like a secluded orchid in the mountains, with a touch of innocent purity.

Yang Yan was charming and bright, her lively eyes curiously surveying her surroundings. The three of them had appearances and temperaments that were quite different from the ordinary people around them.

As they approached the city gate, the majestic figure of the horse and the elegant demeanor of the young man and woman immediately attracted the attention of passersby.

Among them, some knowledgeable individuals noticed the Emei disciple insignia on the three individuals' bodies and the weapons in their hands, thus recognizing their identities.

The three ignored the stares and led their horses straight through the bustling streets, finally dismounting in front of a popular, steaming wonton shop.

Yang Yan took out a piece of coarse cloth, wiped the spoon that had been rinsed with hot water, and handed it to Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo: "Senior Brother Gu seems to be quite familiar with the road conditions. Have you been to Jiading Prefecture before?"

Gu Shaoan took the spoon and casually replied, "I stayed in Jiading Prefecture for a few days before going to Emei with my Uncle Juechen, so I have a general understanding of it."

As they spoke, three bowls of bone broth wontons were quickly served. The broth was clear, the wontons were plump and round, and the aroma was enticing. However, when the three bowls of wontons were placed on the table, Zhou Zhiruo habitually did not touch them. Instead, she stopped Yang Yan from picking up her spoon and began to eat, then looked at Gu Shaoan.

This scene left Yang Yan puzzled.

Before Yang Yan could ask, Gu Shaoan calmly took out a small oil paper packet the size of a fingernail from his pocket, deftly opened it, and sprinkled a pinch of fine powder into the soup in the three bowls.

Yang Yan's almond-shaped eyes widened instantly, then she blinked and asked curiously, "Senior Brother Gu, what's this?"

Seeing this, Zhou Zhiruo gently explained, "Junior Sister Yang, please don't doubt it. This is my junior brother's habit. Whenever he goes to an unfamiliar place, he tests everything he puts in his mouth or drinks with his own homemade powder to see if it is mixed with sleeping potion or poison."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan suddenly understood, and when she looked at Gu Shaoan again, her eyes were filled with admiration.

"I never expected Senior Brother Gu to be so experienced in his actions."

Yang Yan was not an ordinary woman.

Having followed Yang Tie across the country for many years, he naturally knew the wickedness of people's hearts and the despicable methods they used.

Even so, back in Yunyang Prefecture, Yang Yan was completely unaware that she had fallen into the trap of those human traffickers.

Having suffered a great loss before, Yang Yan now felt that Gu Shaoan's actions were prudent and thoughtful, which put her at ease.

After a few breaths, once Gu Shaoan confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the wontons in front of him, the three of them were able to enjoy them with peace of mind.

After a bowl of hot soup, I had eaten most of the wontons.

Yang Yan wiped her mouth and looked at Gu Shaoan with expectant eyes: "Senior Brother Gu, where should we go to start the free clinic?"

Gu Shaoan put down his bowl, his gaze clear as he looked toward the east of the city, his voice steady and resolute: "Since it is a free clinic, its purpose is to benefit those truly impoverished people who are penniless and have no way to seek medical treatment."

“And the people coming and going through the east gate of the city are mostly ordinary people, so this place is suitable.”

Seeing that Gu Shaoan spoke clearly and logically, Yang Yan knew that Gu Shaoan already had a plan in mind.

Half an hour later, after purchasing the necessary items for the later free clinic from some shops, the three returned to the vicinity of the city gate.

The three led their horses back to the bustling city gate and found a slightly more spacious corner with a lot of people.

Gu Shaoan first spent twenty coins to rent a wooden table and a few stools from the shop next door.

Then he placed the cloth banner that he had just bought with the word "free clinic" written on it to the side.

Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo worked together to neatly arrange the paper, inkstone, brush, ink, pulse pillow, silver needles, and other items in the package.

Anything that's free will inevitably attract attention.

Not to mention that the people hanging the free clinic banner at this time were three outstanding-looking and extraordinary little children.

For a time, many people stopped and watched at the city gate.

"Tch, what do a few kids know about medical treatment? They're probably just young masters and misses out on a trip." A merchant carrying a bundle glanced at them sideways, muttered, and walked away.

"She looks like a celestial being... but how can you treat taking a pulse and prescribing medicine so lightly?" An old woman carrying a vegetable basket shook her head.

Although the number of onlookers increased, when they saw Gu Shaoan sitting at the table acting as a doctor, no one stepped forward, treating him as a rich young master and young lady from a wealthy family in the city playing around.

Being surrounded by so many people who were whispering and commenting on her made not only Zhou Zhiruo but even Yang Yan feel somewhat uncomfortable.

The two instinctively looked at Gu Shaoan.

But Gu Shaoan sat at the table, calm and composed, showing no sign of discomfort whatsoever.
Seeing this, the two of them took a deep breath, and when they looked up again, they felt that the awkwardness they had felt earlier had lessened considerably.

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