"You... you..."

The shopkeeper was so angry that he was shaking all over and couldn't speak clearly.

Shen Li was not in a hurry, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he even imitated the shopkeeper's stuttering.

He asked slowly, "I...we...what happened to us?"

This question infuriated the shopkeeper. He jumped up and down, shouting, "How dare you, you lawless fellows, cause trouble in my shop? Just wait! I'm going to report you to the police!"

After saying that, he turned around and limped out to report to the police.

"Humph, before reporting to the police, compensate the little girl for her emotional distress first!"

Hearing this, the shopkeeper paused, turned around and stared at Shen Li fiercely, gritting his teeth and saying, "Compensation... compensation for mental damage? That's pure nonsense!"

Shen Li crossed his arms, took a step forward, looked directly at the shopkeeper with a sharp gaze and said, "This girl was frightened by your rude behavior, doesn't she need compensation?

As long as you take out a hundred taels of silver, we can leave this matter at that. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

As he said this, Aokiji, who was standing beside him, immediately understood, raised his big fist high, and pretended to hit the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper was so frightened that he quickly stretched out his hands and hugged his head tightly, begging for mercy:

"Girl, spare my life! Stop hitting me! I... I'll give it to you right now..."

After saying that, the shopkeeper endured the severe pain in his body and limped towards the counter.

He fumbled in the drawer for a long time and finally took out a hundred-tael bill and handed it to Shen Li.

However, at this moment, the shopkeeper's heart was filled with extreme unwillingness and resentment.

He gritted his teeth secretly, thinking that this money couldn't just go to these guys for free.

As long as he can survive this disaster, he will tell his cousin who works in the county government office and have them all thrown into jail. He will then give them a good beating and make them return the banknotes they took out.

Shen Li, who was standing aside, watched all this with an expressionless face. When the shopkeeper handed over the banknote, she took it without hesitation.

Then she turned around and handed it to the frightened little girl next to her.

"Here, this is for your brother's treatment." Shen Li said softly, and handed the silver note in his hand to the little girl.

But the little girl still lowered her head and shook it tremblingly, indicating that she did not dare to accept such a large sum of money.

Shen Li frowned slightly, but soon relaxed.

She simply stepped forward, grabbed the little girl's hand, and stuffed the banknote into her palm.

"Don't be afraid, take this banknote and leave here quickly." Shen Li kindly reminded.

After stuffing the bill into the little girl's hand, Shen Li turned and left.

After a while, I heard shouting from behind.

"Sister, sister, wait... wait for me!"

Shen Li turned around when he heard the sound and saw a petite girl carrying a heavy basket of medicinal herbs and hurriedly chasing after him in small steps.

Her red face was covered in sweat, and a few strands of hair were messy from the wind, but her eyes were exceptionally bright and determined.

Shen Li stopped and kindly reminded her, "Little girl, you better leave here quickly! The shopkeeper just suffered a loss and will definitely call the authorities to arrest him. By then, it will be too late for you to leave!"

However, the little girl did not listen to Shen Li's advice, but instead quickened her pace and ran to Shen Li.

She bowed deeply and said in a clear and sincere voice, "Sister, if you hadn't rescued me today, I would have been defiled by that evil man.

You are my savior, please let me stay by your side and serve you!"

Hearing this, Shen Li couldn't help but feel shocked.

She quickly helped the little girl up and responded gently, "Little girl, you're being too kind. I just couldn't stand the shopkeeper's bullying, so I came to his aid because I saw injustice. It's just a simple favor, so don't worry about it."

The little girl raised her head, looked at Shen Li with burning eyes, and said seriously: "Sister, it may be just a trivial matter to you, but it is a great favor to me.

In my heart, innocence and chastity are far more important than life itself. Your bravery in saving my innocence is like saving my life. My brother and I depend on each other for survival. When he recovers, I will serve you for the rest of my life to repay your kindness.

Shen Li shook her head slightly, smiled and declined, "Little girl, I appreciate your kindness. But there's really no need for this. I already have many servants around me, and I really don't need any more help. You should go home early to accompany your brother, find a doctor to treat his illness, and live a good life."

But the little girl was determined and refused to leave. She even knelt down and begged Shen Li to take her in.

"Sister, the shopkeeper has connections in the government office. He can easily find out where I live. Please be kind and take me in and let me serve you."

Seeing Shen Li still hesitant, the little girl continued, "I can identify medicinal herbs and know a little bit about medicine. Sister, please keep me by your side. Maybe I can be of some help!"

Qingluan sneered.

"Do you know anything about medicine?"

The little girl nodded.

"I'm also self-taught. My family is too poor to hire a teacher. I'm interested in herbal medicine. I go to the mountains to dig herbs during the day and boil them at home at night. My brother got sick because he drank the herbal medicine I boiled."

"But my master is an expert in medicine, and your medical skills may not be of much help." Qingluan said proudly.

The little girl's eyes suddenly lit up.

Countless little stars flashed in her eyes, and she looked up at Shen Li, "Sister, is what she said true?"

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