Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

This scene was so vivid and interesting that Mo Xingjun could hardly suppress his inner smile.

"Miss Xiao, please give me some advice and give me a price."

Mo Xingjun cleared his throat, his voice filled with expectation and respect, then raised his head and stared at Xiao Zhixue in front of him with sharp eyes.

The sunlight filtered through the treetops, scattering mottled images on his angular face, adding a touch of warmth to the moment.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue gently moved her slender fingers, as if she was quickly calculating an abacus in her mind.

"As for the diagnosis fee, a mere fifty copper coins is the basic amount. As for the medicinal materials, I spent a lot of effort to collect them from Jinguan Town at a high price. One of the rare herbs cost twenty taels of silver. I used seven kinds of them on you in total. Adding the time and energy I invested, I will give you a friendly price of three hundred and fifty taels of silver. As for the porcelain bottle for the medicine, it is an extra gift from me and is not included in the cost."

As she spoke, her eyes were bright and she was full of confidence, as if all calculations were under control.

Xiao Zhixue raised her eyes and met Mo Xingjun's eyes, which contained a barely perceptible smile, as if he had a subtle appreciation for her little "plan".

This inexplicably added a touch of relaxation to the originally serious trading atmosphere.

Mo Xingjun was shocked. He never thought that in this remote village, he would meet such a shrewd girl who even charged such a high price for the diagnosis.

But on second thought, if it can really cure the stubborn disease that has troubled me for so long, these three hundred and fifty taels of silver will be worth it.

So, he smiled heartily and nodded in agreement, "Okay, Miss Xiao, you must keep your word, and I will obey."

After saying that, he turned around and called out to the outside of the carriage: "Guo Mo, take out the silver note of 350 taels and give it to Miss Xiao."

At this moment, Guo Mo was wandering outside anxiously. When he heard the unexpected but firm order from his master, he froze in place for a moment, not knowing what to do.

When a corner of the carriage curtain was lifted, revealing Mo Xingjun's figure, he looked a little disheveled, with his clothes soaked with sweat, but his complexion had obviously become much rosier, and his health had quietly returned.

Guo Mo was surprised and incredulous. He wondered in his heart, could it be that his master's illness had really disappeared miraculously?

Noticing Guo Mo's hesitation, Mo Xingjun became impatient and urged, "What are you still in a daze about?"

Guo Mo suddenly came to his senses and quickly took out the banknote from his arms and handed it to Xiao Zhixue.

Xiao Zhixue took it without hesitation. After getting off the car, she quietly put the unexpected money into the secret space she carried with her, with an imperceptible smug smile on her face.

Seeing this, Fan Yanmu, who was standing by, was filled with curiosity and couldn't help asking, "Has Mr. Mo's poison been cured?"

Xiao Zhixue tilted her head slightly, her eyes gleaming with confidence, "Part of the poison has been eliminated, but the remaining poison still needs to be completely eliminated by taking medicine."

After she finished speaking, she strode back to the team.

In fact, those seemingly precious herbs were just picked up during the escape and did not cost a penny.

Mo Xingjun was unaware of all this. Her little "plan" was just to make some more pocket money for herself. Thinking of this, Xiao Zhixue was overjoyed and could no longer hide the smile on her lips.

When the family members saw her returning with a happy face, they knew that the young man's condition must have improved significantly.

Fan Yanmu glanced at Mo Xingjun, who had recovered a lot of his spirits, and knew that the time of farewell had come, so he turned around and returned to the team. Before leaving, he did not forget to give him a meaningful look.

Watching Xiao Zhixue's receding back, Mo Xingjun held the porcelain bottle in his hand, his eyes complex and profound.

After resolving the issue in Zhangzhou, his next goal was to return to the capital and find the famous doctor Wang to have an in-depth discussion with him.

With this in mind, he did not waste a moment and immediately ordered Guo Mo to drive the car and set off towards Zhangzhou.

With the return of Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu, the group set out on their journey again.

As they walked, Xiao Zhixue glanced at Fan Yanmu and said jokingly, "Why, I didn't see you take that ride and leave together?"

Fan Yanmu caught the teasing in her words and responded in an exaggerated manner: "Ah, aren't you afraid that I will get in your way and you are in a hurry to get rid of me?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue admitted generously: "Hey, you are really good at grasping the key points."

The jokes between the two added a bit of fun and relaxation to the journey.

Fan Yanmu felt an inexplicable joy in his heart. He found that Xiao Zhixue's straightforward nature was like a fresh mountain stream to him, which was very different from the flattery he was usually exposed to.

Her directness and frankness made him feel unprecedentedly relaxed.

"Unless you have a knife at me, I'm not going anywhere."

He smiled as he spoke, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue's lips curled up into an imperceptible smile, and she thought to herself that although she had special skills, she would never use force to solve problems, let alone threaten others with a knife.

Her dagger was her last line of defense, and she would never reveal it unless it was absolutely necessary.

Ying Yi, who was standing by, heard Fan Yanmu's unexpected teasing and was accidentally tripped by a sudden stone. His body suddenly leaned forward. Fortunately, Xiao Tingrui, who was beside him, was quick-eyed and quick-handed and steady him.

Ying Yi quietly looked at Xiao Zhixue, only to see her secretly rolling her eyes, looking helpless and amused, while Fan Yanmu had a happy look on his face, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.

Such a change made Ying Yi, who was usually calm, unable to suppress his curiosity and excitement. He quickly shifted his gaze, fearing that his loss of composure would attract the attention of his master.

As the sky grew darker, the setting sun seemed to be swallowed by the mountains, and the group arrived at a small village called Taoyuan Village.

After a long journey, the water they brought with them was almost gone. Looking at the village ahead with smoke rising from chimneys, their throats became dry and they could not help but quicken their pace.

Within Xiao Zhixue's space, a spiritual spring flows and never runs dry, but considering the secrecy of her identity, she cannot display this extraordinary ability at will.

Thinking about what Fan Yanmu had just said, it is still quite a long distance from here to Zhangzhou. Even if they pass through two small towns along the way, they are still more than ten miles apart from each other. In the hot summer, without sufficient water supply, the team's morale and physical fitness will face severe tests.

Therefore, Xiao Zhixue had no choice but to follow the crowd silently and stepped into this quiet village.

In Taoyuan Village, smoke rises from every household as they are busy preparing dinner.

Suddenly, a villager opened the gate and was about to go out, but he suddenly saw a group of strangers coming. His heart suddenly tightened, and the horrifying scene of the government collecting taxes and conscripts flashed through his mind. He didn't dare to look any longer and quickly closed the door and retreated.