Chapter 227: Chapter 219: Worsening Injuries, New Dangers Arise
In the remote inn, the upper room was simple. Wen Caishang knew that "misfortune" would come, but not this quickly.
There was no mirror in the room, so she asked Li Xian to bring a basin of clear water, pushed open the window, and placed it under the moonlight. She removed her white clothes and used the water as a mirror to examine the injuries on her back.
Just now, the thunder struck suddenly and hit her back. Her clothes were resistant to water and fire, so there were no burn marks. However, threads of Thunder Power seeped into her body, and the injuries were indeed severe.
Wen Caishang frowned, thinking, "The Thunder Power has invaded my internal organs. These injuries are severe and will take several months to recover even with good care. This place is still far from Yihetang Manor. This injury along the way will be hard to manage."
"I can only recuperate slowly, prepare herbs to nurse the injuries. Fortunately, Li Xian is here with me, and he can handle these matters for me."
She examined herself, feeling the Thunder Power ravaging. Her internal organs and the acupoints throughout her body ached slightly. Keeping a calm face, she sat cross-legged, enduring it all.
Li Xian went back downstairs to eat. The waiter said, "Strange, strange, you say this on a sunny day, how did thunder suddenly come?"
The shopkeeper said, "It’s good that no one was hurt. Tomorrow, call the old carpenter from the neighboring village to come and repair it well."
The shopkeeper said to Li Xian, "Dear guest, I’m terribly sorry for disturbing your peace of mind. I’ll ask the kitchen to prepare a plate of sauced beef as compensation, please don’t mind!"
Li Xian smiled and said, "Okay!"
There were already three dishes on the table: stir-fried yellow beef, crispy beans, and stir-fried oily seeds. Originally, it was just a basic meal. Now with an extra plate of sauced beef, making four small dishes, although simple, they were complete. Not having some wine would be inappropriate.
Li Xian spent dozens of Wen Coins to purchase a jar of Daughter Red, a ten-year-old fine brew. The crispy beans were crispy, the beef had a mellow flavor, and the oily seeds, being noodle food, were quite filling.
A bite of the side dish and a sip of fine wine, it was quite enjoyable. The inn was open from north to south, with windows wide open, allowing a cool breeze to blow through.
It was mid-February, with winter fading and spring coming, vitality was everywhere. Nearby was a patch of green bamboo forest, rustling in the wind.
The exotic scenery was very peaceful.
Night had fallen into silence. The waiter began to snore, and the shopkeeper went to his room to rest. Li Xian sat alone in the hall, enjoying the wine and side dishes, constantly recalling what had happened earlier.
"Out of nowhere, the heavenly thunder descended, it was definitely not a coincidence."
"Could Madam be injured?"
Li Xian had some suspicions but felt it unlikely. Wen Caishang’s demeanor remained as graceful as ever, with her white dress fluttering, serene and noble, how could she be injured?
"Could it be Madam’s strength, even strong enough to withstand heavenly thunder and protect herself?" Li Xian shook his head with a smile, deciding not to think too much about it.
He reached into his backpack. Fifty taels of silver, five taels of broken silver, and several strings of copper coins. It was enough for quite some time.
"Traveling with Madam, there’s really no need to worry about a shortage of money. If I were traveling the Jianghu alone, I’d need to be thrifty and economical," Li Xian muttered to himself.
Having found joy in drinking, the four small dishes seemed insufficient. Li Xian waved his hand and bought two more small dishes.
After eating to his content, he went back to his room to sleep.
The next day.
Li Xian got up, knocked on Wen Caishang’s door. Wen Caishang’s face was pale; she had sat cross-legged for half the night, stabilizing her body. A Martial Artist’s body is like heaven and earth, and when struck by thunder, heaven and earth become chaotic, and their strength is impaired.
Wen Caishang circulated Qi and revitalized her face to its usual warm complexion, put on her boots and shoes, and stepped out. Li Xian said, "Madam, shall we return?"
Wen Caishang nodded and said, "Alright!"
Li Xian called the waiter, tipping him a tael of silver, and inquired about the nearby major cities. The waiter noticed the refined demeanor and generous spending of Li Xian and Wen Caishang and respectfully showed them the route into the city.
Following the path, they arrived at the boundary of "Changhong City". The city was bustling, and they walked through the streets. Li Xian asked, "Madam, what shall we do next?"
Wen Caishang, not lightly injured, said, "You decide." She focused on healing her body and stabilizing her internal balance.
Li Xian went to a bookstore and first purchased a map. The shop owner, being a shrewd person, divided the maps into four grades: Grass Map, Earth Map, Mountain Map, and Water Map. Each map cost two taels of silver.
Only by looking at the four maps together could one see the surrounding terrain clearly. Coming from poverty, Li Xian felt the silver wasn’t worth it. But glancing at Madam, for the sake of convenience, he decided to spend the money.
Looking at the maps together, they realized this was "Huashui Prefecture
Reviews
All reviews (0)