"Cough! Who hasn't been young and reckless? After watching so movies back then, I went to join the underworld, and during a gang fight, I t a master. That's how I ended up like this." Old Li chuckled.
Although he said it like that, Li Chuan obviously didn't believe it.
Because he found a very well-hidden True Qi in Old Li's foot ridians!
It seems that this Old Li is also a man with a story!
"Dr. Li, can you really cure ?" Old Li saw Li Chuan not speaking and thought he was just bragging.
"I can. Bear with it for a mont." Li Chuan extended his hand, pressing on Old Li's foot, then controlled his Lingxi True Qi, slowly massaging, "This injury of yours has been around for so years. Generally, doctors wouldn't be able to do anything about it, but for , it's just a matter of course."
"Give fifteen minutes, and after that, you'll be able to walk without a cane."
Not only was Old Li skeptical of Li Chuan's words, but even Old Wang began to doubt, five minutes?
That did seem a bit exaggerated.
A mont later, Old Wang continued fishing, while Old Li closed his eyes, enjoying Li Chuan's massage technique, "Not bad! Young Dr. Li, with just a press, my foot indeed feels much better."
"If I had known, I would've asked Young Dr. Li sooner."
"Hmph, didn't you say the city students aren't reliable? Now you're talking about if only you'd known." Old Wang teased while fishing.
"Which is normal, I also sought so university graduates before, hoping for a miracle, but wasn't I always disappointed?"
The two old n were chatting back and forth, while Li Chuan kept massaging.
After a mont, Li Chuan couldn't help but ask, "You two gentlen, judging by your deanor, you seem well-traveled; why settle in Taohua Village?"
Old Wang: "Don't you think this place is great? Beautiful mountains and rivers, perfect for retiring."
Old Li: "Exactly! And there are few n here, mostly young widows, so pleasing to the eye."
Li Chuan: "..."
Hearing this, Li Chuan was quite speechless. It seems these two old gentlen share quite the affinity with him.
Even their interests are similar.
"Old Li, you continue here. I'll go to the village store to buy a pack of cigarettes."
Old Wang stood up, speaking as he walked toward the village.
"That old fox, surely afraid of not catching any fish, slipped away early!" Old Li couldn't help but complain.
Li Chuan remained silent, as he was currently dispelling the True Qi in Old Li's foot ridians.
This True Qi was extrely peculiar, taking even Li Chuan a considerable effort.
Had it not been around for so long, Li Chuan would have suspected that even with his current realm, he couldn't resolve it!
Only after that True Qi was dissipated did Li Chuan wipe the sweat from his forehead.
Just as he glanced up to speak, he noticed that Old Li had sohow fallen asleep.
At that mont, Li Chuan's phone rang, and upon picking it up, it was a call from Huo Xiuxiu.
If Huo Xiuxiu was calling, it must be urgent.
Indeed, as soon as the call was connected, Huo Xiuxiu's slightly anxious voice ca through: "Li Chuan, I got news that Fang Daoshen has found the Seven Kills Sect, raising the bounty price to ten billion!"
"Ten billion? Now that's more like it!" Li Chuan was pleased to hear his value skyrocketing, but he was also curious: "By the way, what is this Seven Kills Sect? Is it really powerful? More so than the Black List?"
Huo Xiuxiu lowered her voice: "The Seven Kills Sect is an assassin organization that's survived for thousands of years, a branch of the Mohism from the Warring States period, with a very deep foundation. Anyone on its assassination list never ends up surviving!"
Upon hearing this, Li Chuan suddenly felt a great pressure!
An assassin organization existing since the Warring States period, that sounds quite formidable!
Even though he's in the Sixth Layer of the Body Tempering Realm, who knows if these thousands-of-years-old sects might have stronger ones?
"Moreover, the reason the Seven Kills Sect has such a high assassination success rate is because they're adept at using poison, various kinds!" Huo Xiuxiu's tone was stern, "So, recently you must be careful of those around you, especially strangers you're not familiar with. Don't let them get close! Cook your own als, and test your water for poison with a silver needle!"
"Anyway, staying vigilant is the way to go!"
Huo Xiuxiu's warning made Li Chuan instantly alert!
Previously, Taohua Village was very quiet with no outsiders, but since they started building bridges and schools, many people have co, mostly workers!
If the Seven Kills Sect could blend in among these workers, it would be impossible to guard against!
"Chuan, I think you should co back soon. If you run into trouble in the city, we can look out for each other." Huo Xiuxiu suggested.
"No." Li Chuan imdiately shook his head, "If they use poison, after I return, you all will be in danger, and Taohua Village is remote with fewer people. It's easier for to keep an eye out here."
Going back is not an option. I have so many lady friends in the city. What if they get accidentally killed by the Seven Kills Sect?
Then who would I practice Dual Cultivation with?
After hanging up the phone, a thoughtful look appeared in Li Chuan's eyes.
It's easy to dodge an open attack but hard to guard against a hidden one. If they really use poison, it's quite troubleso. It seems I'll have to be very cautious about my food, clothing, housing, and transportation moving forward; otherwise, I'll fall into a pit unaware soday!
But I'm all alone here, with no one to help .
Wait, who said I have no help?
Li Chuan thought of Xiong Da and Xiong Er.
"I didn't realize I fell asleep... Is Old Wang not back yet?"
Old Li woke up and instinctively stood up.
"Hmm?"
Could he really walk now?
He tried walking a few steps on the ground and felt as light as a swallow, that young feeling returning!
"Young Dr. Li, you're indeed amazing! No wonder you're a Li Family mber!"
Old Li laughed heartily, looking delighted!
Li Chuan: "..."
"Oh right! You've healed my old legs, but I don't have much money or items to offer. Here, take this little trinket as my gratitude!" Old Li said while removing a jade ring he wore on his hand.
"Sir, that's not necessary. This looks like a treasure, a genuine old artifact. I can't accept it!" Li Chuan quickly refused, seeing the jade ring in Old Li's hand. How could I take soone's cherished item?
"Besides, I'm here for the school-village cooperation, treating the villagers is my duty!"
Seeing Li Chuan's resolute attitude, Old Li didn't insist, laughing, "Young Dr. Li, if you're not interested in this little trinket, how about trying my aged dicated wine? I rarely drink it, just a whiff when I crave it. This ti, you can't refuse."
Saying this, Old Li took a small gourd from his waist and handed it to Li Chuan.
"Alright, I'll give it a try." Li Chuan accepted the gourd, opened the lid, and took a big swig.
Instantly, it felt like a fire was raging in his belly, as if countless knives were scraping his body!
The pain turned Li Chuan's face pale in an instant!
He looked at Old Li with disbelief.
"You... you're with the Seven Kills Sect?"
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