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Chapter 64: Awakening, Eyes Full of Grievance
Chapter 64: Awakening, Eyes Full of Grievance
"Young Master, Young Master!"
The Wei family's head steward saw the twitching eyelids of the young master and couldn't help but call out gently.
Finally, at his call, Wei Xiaogongzi slowly opened his eyes.
At first, his eyes were full of confusion, but after a while, he gradually became more lucid.
"Where am I?"
"Young Master, you're finally awake!"
The head steward's face was filled with emotion, and he was on the verge of tears.
"Uncle Hai?" Wei Xiaogongzi turned his head, surprised. "What are you doing here, and why am I lying here?"
Wei Xiaogongzi tried to get up, but as soon as he moved, the next moment, a sharp pain shot through him, causing him to cry out in pain, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Don't move, your wound hasn't healed yet. Be careful not to tear it open again," Chen Lao, the elderly physician, gently pressed down on his body and took out a silver needle, pricking him a few times.
With this assistance, Wei Xiaogongzi's pain subsided significantly, and he slowly regained his senses.
"Who are you, and Uncle Hai, why does my body hurt so much?"
"Young Master, don't you remember anything? Li Huwei and the others said that you accidentally fell into a valley in the mountains, and your stomach was torn open by a rock. You were in critical condition, but fortunately, Elder Chen here saved your life," the head steward slowly explained.
He had never fully believed the story told by Li Huwei and the others.
Now that the young master was awake, he could finally ask for the full story.
"The mountains, falling into a valley..." Wei Xiaogongzi tried hard to recall.
Finally, he remembered what had happened before he lost consciousness.
"That's right, I went into the mountains with Li Huwei and the others to find a special birthday gift for Father with my own hands."
"In the mountains, I came across a very special little black beast. I told Li Huwei and the others not to interfere, and that I wanted to catch it myself."
"I didn't expect that little beast to be so agile. I couldn't catch it no matter what I did. As I chased it, we reached a cliff, and just as the little beast was about to jump off, I panicked and jumped forward too. After that, I don't remember much."
After hearing this, the head steward was relieved, but Elder Chen's heart skipped a beat.
This little black beast that Wei Xiaogongzi mentioned sounded a lot like the little beast that often came to Lu Qing to ask for fish.
"It seems that Chen Huwei and the others weren't lying," the head steward thought to himself, nodding.
If those guards had lied even a little, they would have faced unbearable punishment.
Now, although they would still be punished, at least their lives were spared.
"That's right, Uncle Hai, you just said that my stomach was torn open?"
At this moment, Wei Xiaogongzi suddenly realized something, and his face turned fearful as he tried to sit up to look at his stomach.
However, this time, the head steward, now prepared, gently pressed him down.
In a soothing tone, he said, "Young Master, there's no need to panic. The wound on your stomach is no longer life-threatening. As long as you rest and recuperate for a while, you'll be fine."
"But, but, you just said my stomach was torn open!" Wei Xiaogongzi's face was still filled with fear.
He couldn't bear to imagine what it would look like with his stomach torn open.
How could a person survive with their stomach torn open?
The head steward could only continue to comfort him gently.
Fortunately, Wei Xiaogongzi's body was still weak, and after waking up for a while, he fell into a deep sleep again.
When the news of the young master's awakening spread outside, the Wei family's guards cheered.
Especially Li Huwei and his companions, who felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders, finally able to relax.
The young master's awakening meant that his life was no longer in danger.
Although they would still be punished, their lives were spared.
As for Magu, when he heard this news, he was overjoyed.
The heavens showed mercy. Ever since this Wei Xiaogongzi came to him, Magu hadn't had a good night's sleep.
The night before, he hadn't dared to rest at all, fearing that something might happen in the middle of the night, bringing terrible news.
Now, he had finally heard some genuinely good news, and the heavy burden in his heart lifted. Even he, a Jinbu Jing powerhouse, felt his legs go soft, and he almost collapsed to the ground.
"Elder Chen, our young master was able to escape this calamity thanks to your miraculous healing skills. The Wei family is eternally grateful," the head steward said.
"I have already reported this matter to the family head. In a few days, our Wei family will definitely offer a generous gift to show our appreciation," he added, bowing deeply to the old physician.
Having witnessed the young master's state before he woke up, the head steward was well aware that this time, it was Elder Chen who had pulled the young master back from the brink of death.
If they had really intended to bring the young master back to the city, as those bumbling guards claimed, he might not have survived the journey.
Chapter 64: Awakening, Eyes Full of Grievance
"It's nothing, I merely did what any healer would do." Chen, the elderly physician, waved his hand dismissively.
"Elder Chen, your compassion knows no bounds. No wonder even the County Lord speaks highly of you. Your demeanor surpasses that of the renowned physicians in the provincial capital and royal capital," the Wei family's head steward praised.
"Elder Chen, now that the young master has awakened, I wonder when he will be able to return home?"
The old physician thought for a moment and replied, "Not yet. The young master's body is still weak, and the wound on his abdomen has not fully healed. Any jostling could cause the wound to rupture and bleed heavily again."
"He needs to rest for a few more days and regain some of his vitality. The wound needs time to scab over before he can embark on the journey back," the old physician advised.
The head steward naturally trusted the judgment of the elderly physician.
"Then we shall trouble you for a few more days, Elder Chen," the head steward said.
"That's not a problem, but my humble abode is rather small, and I'm afraid I don't have enough rooms to accommodate all of you," the old physician said.
"How could we trouble you further, Elder Chen? I will ask the others to find their own lodgings, and only I will remain here," the head steward quickly replied.
"In that case, I can manage to prepare a room or two. My home is simple and crude, so please don't mind the humble accommodations," the old physician said.
"We wouldn't dare to be picky," the head steward assured him.
"Then I'll have my apprentice prepare the rooms," the old physician said.
Following this, the head steward went outside to inform the Wei family guards that the young master needed a few more days of rest.
Some of the guards returned to the city, while the others stayed with Magu, awaiting further instructions.
As for the head steward, he remained at the mountain villa to care for the young master.
No one dared to question the head steward's orders, and soon, the Wei family guards began to disperse, restoring peace to the mountain villa.
However, Magu was in a difficult position, as he now had to accommodate a group of Wei family guards in his home. His anxiety returned, but he dared not refuse and could only grit his teeth and make the necessary arrangements.
"Master, the guest room is ready," Lu Qing reported to the old physician after preparing a room as instructed.
"Thank you, young man," the head steward said, turning to Lu Qing with a look of surprise.
Previously, he had been so preoccupied with the young master's condition that he hadn't paid much attention to the old physician's apprentice. Now, he noticed that Lu Qing, despite his young age, had already reached the Qi Blood Realm of martial cultivation.
Such talent would be considered genius even in the provincial capital.
"Head Steward?" The old physician, Chen, called out, noticing the head steward's surprised expression.
"Ah, yes..." The head steward snapped out of his thoughts and praised, "It's true that a remarkable teacher produces remarkable students. Elder Chen, your apprentice is truly extraordinary. At such a young age, he has already achieved so much in the martial path."
"My apprentice is just lucky to have had some fortuitous encounters and has made a breakthrough by chance. It's his fortune to receive your praise," the old physician humbly replied, though the pride in his eyes was evident.
"Haha, Elder Chen, you're too modest," the head steward laughed, but his mind was already calculating. He thought that when the time came to present a gift to the old physician, they would have to include his apprentice as well.
Lu Qing remained silent throughout the conversation, maintaining the demeanor of a respectful apprentice.
Only when the two elders had finished their chat did he speak up. "Master, I've prepared breakfast and left it in the kitchen. Also, I would like to return home for a while."
Lu Qing had been busy at the mountain villa for a day and a night and wanted to check on his home. More importantly, he hadn't returned home the previous night to feed the little black beast, and he was curious about its condition.
He feared that the beast might have flown into a rage and destroyed his home in his absence.
"Go ahead. You've been busy for quite some time, so it's good to rest. The young master's condition has stabilized, so there's no need to keep watch constantly," the old physician nodded.
Lu Qing bid his farewells and then went to the old physician's room to pick up Xiao Yan, who was still asleep.
Once again, the mystical properties of the Green-armored Fish Lizard came into play. Despite all the commotion in the courtyard the night before, Xiao Yan had slept soundly without waking up, as if she wouldn't wake up until it was time.
Lu Qing didn't try to wake her and instead carried her down the mountain.
When Lu Qing returned home, the first thing he did was check the front door. Finding it undamaged, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Apparently, the black beast hadn't gone on a rampage and destroyed his home.
After putting his mind at ease, Lu Qing opened the door and was about to step inside when he suddenly sensed something amiss.
His instincts kicked in, and he looked up.
There, in the corner of the eaves above the door, a pair of bright, gleaming eyes looked down at him with an aggrieved expression.
(End of Chapter)
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