Clouds and Moon Shadow

Mu Yun Chu recalled the results of Mu Nan's investigation last time. All she knew was that he came from a small mountain village to find his relatives, and happened to encounter the massacre of Nanzhao City, ending up in Rhino Town. She never expected that he would know medicine!

It seems this kid is no ordinary person.

Being able to treat serious illnesses that even veteran doctors can't cure requires more than just a superficial understanding.

"Go and investigate his background again, make sure you find out everything," Mu Yun Chu said, lowering her sleeves and walking towards the door.

Mu Nan quickly followed, only to run into Mu Bei who was coming in.

Upon seeing Mu Yun Chu, Mu Bei immediately bowed. "Master, the operation for tomorrow night has been arranged. Would you like to go personally?"

"Ok".

After saying that, Mu Yun Chu walked outside without stopping.

The next day at noon, Gu Qingyue used her healing energy to treat Zhou Changming's brain injury again. She felt his pulse and stopped when she felt that his serious injuries had basically healed. She then pulled out silver needles and inserted them into several major acupoints. After two incense sticks had burned, she removed the needles one by one and walked out the door.

Zhou Changming shouldn't have recovered so quickly, but time waits for no one. Pan Xiangye wasn't in Liquan County, so they had to seize this opportunity and had no choice but to take the risk. They hoped that the other party wouldn't be too surprised.

"How is it?" Liu Jun asked anxiously.

Gu Qingyue tidied up the silver needle pack, put it in her sleeve, and gestured for him to walk outside so as not to disturb the patient.

"I've resolved about 80-90% of the blood clot in your brain. Manager Zhou should wake up in about two hours. Have someone prepare some light, liquid food," Gu Qingyue said carefully.

Liu Jun's eyes flashed with wild joy, and without saying a word, he immediately ran towards the back room. Gu Qingyue looked up, originally wanting to talk about the precautions for care, but seeing his retreating figure, she was a little amused and exasperated.

Liu Jun really is the type to act on a whim!

That afternoon, Gu Qingyue received a message from Liu Jun at the inn, saying that Manager Zhou had woken up.

Gu Qingyue and Wen Qinghong didn't wait a moment longer and immediately ran towards the North-South General Store.

Seeing Manager Zhou lying awake on the bed, Gu Qingyue greeted him and then went to take his pulse.

After a short while, Gu Qingyue let go of his hand. Liu Jun, standing beside her, looked anxious and asked, "How is our manager?"

Gu Qingyue nodded at the expectant look in the shopkeeper's eyes last week. "The brain injury is recovering well. Take good care of it for the next half month, and the external injuries to the abdomen and brain will be almost healed. Remember to take your medicine on time."

After speaking, Gu Qingyue got up and sat down in the armchair next to her.

Zhou Changming thanked her softly, his eyes filled with deep gratitude as he looked at Gu Qingyue.

When he woke up, Liu Jun told him that his injuries were thanks to the young man in front of him; otherwise, he would still be unconscious and practically a living dead. This was an immense life-saving grace.

Seeing the look in the other person's eyes, Gu Qingyue smiled, indicating that there was no need to take it to heart, and silently added in her mind, "Just remember to pay the consultation fee."

Gu Qingyue thought for a moment, then turned and gestured for Wen Qinghong and Liu Jun to go out first, as she had something to say.

Zhou Changming looked at the young man in front of him; his eyes were clear and his body exuded a vibrant energy.

"Manager Zhou, I'd like to ask you about the Pan family. How much do you know?" Gu Qingyue thought for a moment, then spoke directly.

Then, she recounted the whole story to Manager Zhou.

Seeing Manager Zhou's angry face, Gu Qingyue knew that he was probably not in cahoots with Master Pan. After considering it carefully, she recounted her previous nighttime visit to the Pan residence.

After listening, Manager Zhou's eyes flickered slightly, and his expression became serious. A heavily guarded house? Who is inside?

Looking at the young man in front of him, he was not surprised that she dared to go to the Pan residence. Since she could even cure his serious illness, she must not be a simple person. Going to sneak out at night was not a big deal.

However, after hearing about the situation inside the Pan residence, he already had a basic understanding of the situation. If it weren't for the fact that his new shop had just opened and he was busy managing and settling things, he wouldn't have missed the opportunity to find out about that important person.

"I will do everything I can to help you find the person, my benefactor. Cough cough... please rest assured, my benefactor," Zhou Changming said, his voice trembling with exhaustion.

Gu Qingyue gestured for him to lie down quickly and not get agitated.

However, she breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Manager Zhou's words. She could tell that Manager Zhou was not someone who spoke carelessly; if he said he would help, he would definitely help, especially since she was the one who saved his life.

An hour later, Gu Qingyue and Wen Qinghong returned to the inn.

Gu Qingyue took out two silver notes from her sleeve, totaling one hundred taels, which was a huge sum of money in this era.

This was the consultation fee given by Manager Zhou, which Gu Qingyue accepted without hesitation or reluctance.

Looking at the silver notes, Gu Qingyue pondered whether she should rent a small courtyard to live in. She was still waiting for news about the jade pendant, and living in the inn was out of necessity. Now that she had this money, she should move.

Wen Qinghong had already inquired about it. A small courtyard with three main rooms, one side room, and a kitchen would cost five to six hundred wen a month in this county town, which was a very reasonable price.

This is much more cost-effective than staying in a guesthouse.

Gu Qingyue had been planning how to use the money since she returned.

They can rent a place and do some small business to support the four of them.

However, plans cannot keep up with changes.

The next morning, Gu Qingyue had just gotten up and finished her physical training in her room. Before she could even wash up, Rong Qingqing knocked on her door.

"Sister Rong, what's the rush?" Gu Qingyue opened the door, her face covered in sweat. Rong Qingqing didn't even have time to ask why she was sweating so much before she hurriedly said, "I found the clan uncle that I asked the waiter to help me find out. Let's go quickly."

After saying that, he picked up Xiao Nian, who was sleeping soundly beside him, and scurried downstairs.

Gu Qingyue was momentarily bewildered, but when she came to her senses, she remembered what Rong Qingqing had been inquiring about these past few days.

After tidying up and having a simple breakfast, half an hour later, the four of them were standing at the entrance of a small inn.

Wen Qinghong's mouth hung open for a long time, unable to close it: "This is Sister Rong's uncle's house?"

Gu Qingyue was also a little incredulous. It wasn't that she didn't believe the inn belonged to Rong Qingqing's uncle, but rather that the inn didn't even have a door!

It's not that there's no door, but the door was kicked down and lying in the lobby. That's right, you can tell from the footprints on the door that someone kicked it down.

"Who would be so shameless as to do something so despicable?" Rong Qingqing was momentarily speechless.

Gu Qingyue and Wen Qinghong couldn't help but nod in agreement; it was indeed shameless!

Before they could take a closer look, they heard a commotion coming from inside the door.

“Get out, get out, get out! Cough cough…” came an old voice from inside.

As soon as he finished speaking, a man's disdainful voice was heard: "You old codger, your children and grandchildren have all gone to see the King of Hell. Do you think you, with your old bones, can afford to fight against Master Pan Xiang? This shop will belong to the Pan family sooner or later. Don't be ungrateful."

Gu Qingyue frowned upon hearing this. How come that bastard surnamed Pan is everywhere!

That's incredibly annoying to hear!

A series of hysterical coughs came from inside, followed by an aged voice: "One tael of silver? You want my shop for one tael of silver? I'm old and have no one to carry on my legacy. I'd rather... cough cough... I'd rather... I'd rather burn it down than give it to you heartless bastards! Cough cough cough..."