I have been a saint in the world for three thousand years

As soon as the brocade box was opened, a refreshing elixir fragrance poured out like a trickle, instantly filling the surroundings.

The fragrance is so rich that it seems to contain the most essential spiritual essence between heaven and earth, making people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

A pill the size of a longan lay quietly in the soft silk.

The whole body is round and full, the surface is lustrous and presents a deep red gold color, just like an exquisite and translucent pearl.

"A few days ago, Yue Lu of the Ba Yue Martial Arts School in the city held a birthday banquet. I had the honor of meeting this Zhang Shengshou at the banquet, so I asked him to refine a pill."

Fang Ping said as he brought the pills forward.

The Medical Immortal Valley is a well-known sect in Guizhou.

Although the disciples' cultivation level is not high, they are all famous for their extraordinary medical skills.

The owner of the valley, Zhang Ruozhu, earned the name Zhang Shengshou for his superb medical skills.

"Brother, didn't you blame me for taking so many precious medicinal herbs from our clan? Little did you know that I was thinking about you!"

Fang Ping seemed somewhat indignant when he said this.

Fang Yan's expression eased after hearing this.

He took the brocade box and patted his shoulder with a hint of relief.

"I appreciate your kindness, brother. Thanks to Mr. Yan's medical skills, my injury is now healed."

Fang Ping sneered in his heart when he heard this.

"He is just a mediocre doctor who knows only the basics. Can he be compared with Master Zhang?"

In his opinion, Yan Xiu was no different from those swindlers in the past. They all wanted to cheat some money from the Fang family.

Fang Yan also saw the contempt in his third brother's heart, but did not say much.

He turned around and bowed to Yan Xiu.

"Mr. Yan, I still need some time to prepare for the matter of the poisonous-winged ghost bat. I will inform you immediately when I have any news."

After that, he instructed the servant outside the door, "Go to the accounting office and get a hundred taels of silver as a token of my gratitude to Mr. Yan."

Yan Xiu nodded slightly, but his attention was on Fang Ping.

The little thoughts in his eyes naturally could not escape Yan Xiu's attention.

If the other party really didn't know how to live or die, Yan Xiu wouldn't mind giving him a ride.

After seeing Yan Xiu off, Fang Yan's expression suddenly changed.

"Third brother, that man is of great use to me now. If you want to decide how to deal with him, wait until he heals my injuries first."

At this moment, his face no longer had the elegant demeanor of a gentleman before, but was replaced by a cold expression.

His respect for Yan Xiu was only out of concern for his own life.

People like them who have inherited huge fortunes from generation to generation have already developed a contemptuous attitude towards such inferior people in their bones.

Some people can act respectful and courteous, such as Fang Yan.

Some people, like Fang Ping, express their contempt directly without any reservation.

"As you wish, brother."

Fang Ping chuckled upon hearing this, with a meaningful look in his eyes.

...

...

After leaving Fang's house, Yan Xiu took the 100-liang silver note and went straight to the bank to exchange it.

After that, he bought some food and the medicinal herbs that were in short supply in the clinic, and then he returned home slowly.

Inside the hospital.

Xie Shucheng was sitting in front of the table, treating a little child.

He looked serious and spoke in a gentle tone, giving people a very friendly and reliable feeling.

"It's just a cold. It's nothing serious. I'll prescribe some medicine for you right away."

After saying this, he picked up the pen, rolled up his sleeves, and wrote the prescription on the paper as he spoke.

"Three pieces of old ginger sliced, three qian of cinnamon twig, two qian of saposhnikovia root, and one qian of roasted licorice root."

"After boiling the medicine into liquid, take it once in the morning and evening. Cover yourself with a blanket and sweat slightly to help the medicine dissipate."

Behind the counter, Lin Jianqiu was holding a prescription and skillfully dispensing medicine for the patient.

Although they are just teenagers, they do their work very efficiently.

Ever since Xie Shucheng was seriously injured, Yan Xiu no longer allowed them to go into the mountains to collect herbs.

Instead, they were taught to read and write, learn medical skills, and stay in the clinic to practice medical treatment.

Both of them were pleasantly surprised.

If Yan Xiu's previous hiring of herbalists was just a stopgap measure, then teaching them literacy and medical skills now would undoubtedly give them the capital to survive in this world.

The two of them cooperated with each other to diagnose and prescribe medicine for each patient in an orderly manner.

"Oh, it seems that Doctor Xie has also learned some of Doctor Yan's true skills and is becoming more and more capable!"

A guest praised it.

"How old are you this year, Doctor Xie? Are you married? If you don't have a wife, I'll find you a matchmaker."

An old lady looked at Xie Shucheng with a smile and told him about matchmaking.

Upon hearing this, Xie Shucheng's cheeks turned red and he even started to stammer when he spoke, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Yan Xiu just stood in the hall, watching them like an invisible man.

Yan Xiu didn't come over until he had finished writing the prescription for the last customer.

"Brother Yan!"

When Xie Shucheng saw Yan Xiu coming, he stood up quickly.

Even Lin Jianqiu put down what he was doing and hurried over.

"Well done, thank you for your hard work."

Yan Xiu touched their heads and praised them with a smile.

The two who received the praise immediately grinned, their hearts filled with joy.

"Brother Yan, where has Ah Zhi been recently? I haven't seen him for many days."

At this time Lin Jianqiu suddenly spoke.

Even Xie Shucheng showed a worried look when he heard this.

The three of them have been inseparable since childhood and have rarely been apart.

It has been more than a month since they last saw Shen Zhi, and the two are somewhat worried.

Yan Xiu smiled faintly and dealt with the two of them casually.

In order to prevent the news from leaking out, it was naturally impossible to tell them about what Shen Zhi encountered in Yue Mansion.

...

That night.

Somewhere in a small courtyard.

This is a house that Yan Xiu bought specifically for this purpose.

The courtyard is located in a secluded area, so Shen Zhi living here will not attract too much attention.

Shen Zhi, who was practicing in the house, completed the last big circulation of the true energy in his body and slowly exhaled a breath of foul air.

Shen Zhi stood up and gently pushed open the door, then jumped up and landed steadily on the roof.

He was dressed in black, blending into the night, and his entire body seemed to be hidden in the endless darkness.

He looked at the brightly lit and extremely lively night market not far away, his eyes flickering.

During this period of time, Shen Zhi has been practicing day and night like a madman.

However, his excessive practice gradually caused him to fall into insanity, and his cultivation progress stagnated.

At this moment, Shen Zhi suddenly felt alarmed.

He shook his wrist lightly, and a sharp dagger fell from his sleeve.

The blade flashed a cold light under the moonlight, like a poisonous snake ready to strike straight into some unknown corner.

But the next moment, Shen Zhi found that the dagger he had stabbed out seemed to be firmly grasped by a pair of huge hands made of steel, and he could not move.

Yan Xiu's figure appeared at some point.

He gently pinched Shen Zhici's dagger with two fingers, preventing him from moving any further.

"Yes, your vigilance has improved a lot."

After hearing Yan Xiu's voice, Shen Zhi felt relieved.

"Brother Yan, you really scared me."

Shen Zhi put away the dagger and let out a breath.

He thought that his whereabouts had been discovered and someone was chasing him.

Yan Xiu put his hands behind his back, took a step forward, and walked in the air.

"Come with me."

Shen Zhi didn't understand why, but he followed anyway.

"Brother Yan, where are we going?"

"A dark and windy night is the time for murder and arson."