I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

It was already dusk the next day when Zhao Yu returned to Suzhou Prefecture. After settling the villagers, he hurried to the government office to report the incident to the prefect. The prefect was horrified and sent someone to pass the news to the capital that night.

Zhao Yu returned to his residence and was about to study the "Lunar Star Classic" when he saw a young man in luxurious clothes standing outside the door, followed by several servants.

"Are you the Star Palace Master?" the young man asked arrogantly.

Zhao Yu looked at the man, who was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a pale complexion and dark circles under his eyes. He looked like a playboy who had indulged in alcohol and women. "I'm Zhao Yu. What can I do for you?"

"My name is Qian Defu, the son of Mr. Qian." The young man said arrogantly, "I heard that you can treat illnesses and cure people. I feel a little unwell. Can you take a look at me?"

Zhao Yu glanced at him and said, "You have syphilis, and it's very serious. But I don't treat this kind of disease, so you'd better seek help from someone else."

Qian Defu's face changed: "You dare to refuse me? I am the young master of the Qian family!"

"What's the Qian family?" Zhao Yu smiled faintly. "Even if the emperor came, I might not treat him. Your situation is your own fault. You can't blame anyone else."

"You!" Qian Defu was so angry that his face turned blue. "Do you know what happens if you offend me?"

"I don't know, and I don't want to know." Zhao Yu was about to close the door. "Go away, I have something important to do."

Seeing this, Qian Defu became even angrier: "Okay, very good! Just wait for me, I will let you know what regret is!" After that, he left angrily with his servants.

Zhao Yu shook his head. He had seen this kind of playboy many times and was too lazy to pay attention to him. He closed the door, took out the "Lunar Star Classic" and began to study.

The cultivation methods described in the book were truly exquisite. Taiyin Xingjun, worthy of being a Celestial Official, possessed a far greater understanding of the power of the stars than any ordinary person. The more Zhao Yu read, the more captivated he became, not closing the book until late at night.

The next morning, Zhao Yu was practicing in the courtyard when he heard a commotion outside. He went to the door and saw Qian Defu and a dozen ferocious-looking men standing outside.

The leader was a big man with a face full of flesh and a scar on his left cheek, looking extremely scary.

"That's the guy!" Qian Defu pointed at Zhao Yu and said, "He humiliated me yesterday!"

The scarred man sneered, "Boy, do you know who I am? My name is Tiehu. Half of the docks, casinos, and brothels in and around Suzhou are my territory. Even the Liu family has to be polite to me. How dare you, a mere quack doctor, offend Young Master Qian?"

Zhao Yu looked at them calmly: "So?"

"So you must kneel down and apologize to Master Qian today!" Tiehu said with a sneer, "Otherwise, don't blame us for being rude!"

"That's it?" Zhao Yu laughed. "I thought it was something special."

Seeing Zhao Yu's contempt, Tiehu flew into a rage: "Brothers, attack! Break this kid's hands and feet!"

Just then, a voice came: "Stop!"

Everyone looked back and saw Liu Ying rushing over with several guards.

"Miss Liu?" Tiehu's attitude immediately became more respectful when he saw Liu Ying. "Why are you here?"

Liu Ying walked up to Zhao Yu and stood in front of him: "Boss Tie, Mr. Zhao is a friend of my Liu family, please give him some face."

Tiehu was a little embarrassed: "Miss Liu, this... I have to give face to Master Qian."

At this time, Qian Defu said proudly: "Miss Liu, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business. This kid offended me and must pay the price!"

Liu Ying glanced at Qian Defu coldly, then said to Tiehu, "Boss Tie, my Liu family is willing to pay money to resolve this matter. What do you think?"

Tiehu's eyes rolled. "Since Miss Liu has spoken, it's easy. One thousand taels of silver, and the matter will be settled."

"Deal." Liu Ying agreed without hesitation.

Qian Defu was anxious: "No! I don't want money, I want him to kneel down and apologize to me!"

Liu Ying's face darkened: "Qian Defu, don't push your luck!"

"I'm just being too demanding, so what?" Qian Defu said arrogantly.

Zhao Yu watched all this with a faint smile. He took out an exquisite token and waved it in front of everyone, then took out a bronze mirror and looked at the token.

A few breaths later, a tall old man slowly approached. He was about sixty years old, with white hair and beard, but he was energetic and his eyes sparkled.

"Old man?" Tiehu's face turned pale when he saw the newcomer. "Why...why are you here?"

The old man ignored Tiehu and walked straight to Zhao Yu, bowing respectfully: "My subordinate Long San, I pay my respects to you, sir!"

Everyone present was stunned when these words came out. Even Liu Ying's eyes widened. Although she knew Zhao Yu was not simple, she did not expect that even Long San would be so respectful to him.

Long San was a legendary figure in Suzhou City. He had been a swashbuckling scumbag in his youth, but later retired from the underworld, leaving all his territory to Tie Hu and his men. But everyone knew that Long San was the true mastermind behind the scenes.

"Long... Old Master Long..." Tiehu said in a trembling voice, "I... I don't know..."

Long San turned and looked at Tie Hu, his eyes like knives: "What don't you know? Don't you know who Mr. Zhao is? Or do you not know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is?"

"I...I..." Cold sweat broke out on Tiehu's forehead.

"Kneel down!" Long San shouted coldly.

Tiehu didn't dare to disobey and knelt on the ground with a plop.

"Mr. Zhao, I failed to discipline my subordinates strictly. Please forgive me." Long San said to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu nodded: "Get up, it's just a small matter."

Long San said to Tie Hu, "Get out of here with your men. Next time you see Young Master Zhao, avoid him!"

"Yes! Yes!" Tiehu quickly got up and waved to his men, "Let's go!"

Before leaving, Zhao Yu suddenly said, "Take care, you won't be here long."

Tiehu was stunned and didn't understand what this meant, but he didn't dare to ask more questions and hurriedly took his men away.

Qian Defu's legs weakened as he watched all this. He never imagined that this unremarkable young man could possess such power.

After Long San left, Qian Defu was completely panicked. He knew that hard tactics wouldn't work, so he had to resort to soft tactics.

"Mr. Zhao..." Qian Defu said tremblingly, "I was blind to the truth just now. I hope you will forgive my fault."

Zhao Yu didn't even look at him: "Are you scared now?"

"Yes, yes, I know I was wrong." Qian Defu nodded repeatedly, "As long as you are willing to forgive me, I will agree to any conditions!"

Liu Ying sneered at the side: "Weren't you very arrogant just now? Why aren't you arrogant now?"

Qian Defu's face flushed, but he didn't dare to refute. He said to Zhao Yu, "Master Zhao, I am willing to pay you 100,000 taels of silver. Please cure my illness!"

"One hundred thousand taels?" Zhao Yu finally looked at him. "Do you think silver can buy your life?"