Reincarnation and Rebirth

"Alright, you all need to leave quickly. Remember what I said: those who can leave Sunset City should leave, and those who can't should find a place to hide. Don't go out during this time. Take this food with you and live a good life from now on."

"Thank you, thank you so much, benefactor."

"Hurry, before the rest of them come back."

Su Wan'er had already received Xiao Bai's message: a fight had broken out at the dilapidated temple, and other bandits in the city had rushed to help. This was the best opportunity for these girls to escape home.

The girls kowtowed deeply to Su Wan'er before leaving with the food.

After everyone had left, Su Wan'er was about to go to the dilapidated temple to help when she discovered that the first girl she had rescued was still there.

"Why don't you leave?"

“I have no family. I was just passing through Sunset City when they captured me.”

"Oh, is that so? Are you going to stay with relatives? Don't you have any money? I'll give you some."

“No need, my benefactor. My name is Xiaoyun. You saved my life, and I have no way to repay you. I am willing to offer myself to you and serve you for the rest of my life.”

Su Wan'er's eyes widened, and she pointed at herself with her index finger, "You want to repay me with your body?"

"Yes."

"No, I'm a woman, what are you making promises for?"

Xiaoyun looked up, puzzled. "Miss, why can't I repay you with my body? My body will belong to you from now on, and my life will belong to you too."

Su Wan'er patted her forehead. "Where did you learn those words?"

"That's what the stories in the teahouses say: if you're saved by your savior, you'll repay them with your body."

Su Wan'er almost burst out laughing. This girl, with such a serious face, said such funny things, which felt strangely incongruous.

"Xiaoyun, right? I'm sorry, I can't accept you."

"Why, miss? I can do everything. I can do laundry, cook, and clean."

"But I am just a peasant girl myself, I don't need a maid."

Xiaoyun probably didn't expect Su Wan'er to say that, and a look of surprise flashed across her face. She then quickly said, "It's okay, I can feed chickens and pigs, chop firewood and cut grass, and plant vegetables in the fields."

Su Wan'er shook her head again. The thought of someone suddenly offering to sell herself to her was terrifying, especially in the current situation. What if she was planted by Black Tiger Stronghold?

"No need, Xiaoyun, I really don't need it. Here's two taels of silver. Take it and go find some relatives to stay with, or find a place to rent a house and settle down. I'm leaving now, so you should leave quickly too. These people's accomplices will be back soon."

After saying that, he slipped out of the yard without waiting for Xiaoyun to reply.

“Miss…” Xiaoyun watched the disappearing figure, clutching the silver in her hand tightly. “Miss, in this life, Xiaoyun will protect you, even if it means dying again…”

When Su Wan'er arrived at the dilapidated temple, Lin Nanxing had probably already settled Zhu Zeyang and was locked in a fierce battle with those people. After using his own medicine, his master had recovered. Although his kung fu was not very good, he was more than capable of secretly eliminating a few people who were attacking Lin Nanxing. Moreover, because they were prepared in advance, the two groups were evenly matched for a while.

However, with Su Wan'er's arrival, that rabble was immediately put at a disadvantage.

"Doctor Zhu, aren't you worried about your only precious grandson? If you don't hand over the secretary today, your Zhu family line will end."

"Hmph, even if the Zhu family is wiped out, I will never let my secretary fall into the hands of a villain."

"Hahaha, you think you can protect that treasure? Even without us, do you think that person in the palace would let you off the hook?"

Zhu Hongqi was startled. These were just bandits from Black Tiger Stronghold. How could they possibly know about things in the palace? They spoke with such certainty, as if they knew that it was that person who wanted to deal with him? Could it be that the reason these people were so arrogant was because the person behind them was someone of considerable influence?

"Well, have you thought it through? As long as you hand over the things today, I guarantee I'll let your grandson leave immediately."

"Hmph, impossible."

"court death."

The scarred man was so angry that his veins were bulging. He waved his hand and said, "Go get them! Don't let those two get away. That secretary is definitely in their hands."

When Lin Nanxing saw Su Wan'er turn back, he frantically tried to signal her with his eyes. Zhu Hongqi did the same, wanting to remind Wan'er to leave, but he was worried that she would notice something was amiss.

Su Wan'er lightly touched the ground with her toes and leaped into the air. Before they could react, the dagger was firmly against the scarred man's neck. Everyone was stunned by the sight. Good heavens, what kind of speed was that?

"What do you want? Are you one of them?"

Su Wan'er said in a rough voice, "What do you think?"

"Kid, I respect you as a master. Let me go and join our Black Tiger Stronghold. Don't worry, you'll enjoy endless riches and glory from now on. How about we double what those two old men paid you?"

The scarred man believed that Su Wan'er was a skilled agent they had hired to poach him from their company.

"Not much."

"You brat, do you know who we are?"

"What do you think."

"Pah! We are not ordinary people. We are from Black Tiger Stronghold. If you kill us, our leader will not let you off easily."

"Shut up, tell your men to stop." With that, he brought the dagger close to his neck, the sharp blade instantly cutting through the skin. Scarface felt the warmth on his neck and turned pale with fright. "Stop! Stop!"

The men stopped what they were doing and looked at Su Wan'er with hostility.

"Hey, don't look at me like that. If I get scared and accidentally slit your brother's neck again, it will all be your fault."

"Kid, my men have already stopped fighting. What do you want?"

What did she want? Su Wan'er herself hadn't figured it out. As an outstanding young woman with higher education in the 21st century, it was really hard for her to just slit someone's throat like that. However, if she just let them go and let them continue to harm the people, Su Wan'er felt that this was no different from aiding and abetting evil.

Lin Nanxing and Zhu Hongqi immediately realized that the girl had softened her heart. They sighed, exchanged a glance, and said, "Tie them all up and send them to the government office. Tell them they are bandits from Black Tiger Stronghold and let the county magistrate decide their fate."

Su Wan'er complained that the county magistrate might be colluding with the Black Tiger Stronghold, but at the moment, there really wasn't any better way.

After everyone left and only the three of them remained in the room, Zhu Hongqi walked up to Su Wan'er and said, "Wan'er, I really have to thank you this time."

"Master, what are you saying? The young master is already safe and sound."

Zhu Hongqi's eyes were filled with gratitude. "Wan'er, I really don't deserve to be called 'Master' by you. You saved both my and Zeyang's lives. Your medical skills are far superior to ours. May I ask, who is your master?"

"Ah, hahaha, um, Master, aren't I your apprentice?"

Lin Nanxing quickly stepped in to defuse the situation, saying, "This girl is clever. I taught her basic medical skills before, but who knew she would become self-taught."

"Really?" Zhu Hongqi was a little skeptical.

"Senior brother, you still don't believe me?"

"Of course I don't believe it," Zhu Hongqi said, looking at Su Wan'er. "But I believe Wan'er, hahaha, I've really struck gold."

"Master, Grandpa Lin, I have to go back now."

Lin Nanxing glanced at the sky; it was only past midnight. He was a little worried. "Girl, Grandpa will take you back, just in case there are still some remnants."

"No need, no need. If there are any remaining bandits, I can handle them myself. You and Master must have something to discuss. Oh, by the way, when I entered the city just now, I felt that some of the guards at the city gate didn't seem like government soldiers. If those bandits were sent to the county government, could they have been rescued?"

Zhu Hongqi nodded with a dark face, "Don't worry, girl. Leave this to your master. I will definitely not let these rabble out and harm the people again."

"I'll be going now, bye-bye..."

After saying that, Su Wan'er left as if she were fleeing. She had to go back to that courtyard. Once those people woke up and realized that things had gone wrong, they would definitely go back to Black Tiger Stronghold to report the news as soon as possible. She had to follow them.

"Hey, girl..." Lin Nanxing was worried.

"Stop shouting. My apprentice is no ordinary person. She'll be fine. Let's go and deal with those bandits. That girl is too soft-hearted."