Chapter 350: Chapter 350: Horse-Flattering Maniac Zhao Wenrong
Zhao Wenrong stared blankly as Ying Niang transformed into a fierce ghost, lunging at him. He had already closed his eyes, ready to meet his end.
Well, if it can’t be helped, turning into a ghost is better than disappearing into smoke, isn’t it?
A bit regretful though, why didn’t I directly invite that Daoist back? One careless move and the whole game is lost...
This Young Master Lu is still too young. If he had been more cautious and invited a few of his sect elders, things wouldn’t have come to risking his own life here.
Zhao Wenrong sighed lightly, awaiting his soul to leave his body and transform into a ghost.
Hmm, I’ll have to get along with Ying Niang in the future, must change my mindset and get along well with her.
Feeling a pat on his shoulder, Zhao Wenrong slowly opened his eyes and forced a smile.
"Ying... huh?"
Before his eyes stood Lu Zheng, looking at him with a strange expression.
"Is that gentle look on your face meant for me?" Lu Zheng grinned, wiggling his fingers.
"Where’s Ying Niang?" Zhao Wenrong asked, bewildered.
"What do you think?"
Zhao Wenrong was in a daze, paused for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Dead... dead?"
"What, you still wanted to be her eternal companion, joyfully bonded for eternity?"
"No, no!" Zhao Wenrong shook his head hurriedly, finally snapping out of it.
Earlier, when he saw Ying Niang confidently attempt to kill Lu Zheng, he thought Lu Zheng was definitely no match for her.
Did Ying Niang make the same mistake as me?
Turns out Lu Zheng is this powerful!
Turns out Lu Zheng isn’t just powerful by status, he’s a real powerhouse himself!
Zhao Wenrong immediately knelt, "Zhao Wenrong sincerely thanks the Young Master for his life-saving grace!"
This was truly heartfelt.
Lu Zheng extended a hand to support Zhao Wenrong up, "Alright, stand up. I said before that the past is over. Seeing you plagued by a ghost, I couldn’t just watch you die like that."
"Young Master, you truly have a magnanimous heart, so generous and noble, with an extraordinary demeanor..."
"Enough!"
"Oh!"
Zhao Wenrong immediately responded, standing respectfully with his hands clasped.
"What’s the story with that duster?" Lu Zheng asked.
Then Zhao Wenrong recounted his encounter with a Daoist on his way home that night.
Lu Zheng nodded.
As a Daoist cultivator, encountering someone harmed by a ghost, it’s natural to intervene. But if others don’t appreciate it and respond with anger, it’s not feasible to push oneself to save them.
In such a case, lend a duster first, let the person realize the truth, and naturally they’ll seek you out for help.
This Daoist was confident, thinking his own duster could protect Zhao Wenrong, and that the adversary wouldn’t make significant sacrifices just for him.
Unexpectedly, the female ghost genuinely wanted to become ghostly lovers with Zhao Wenrong, willing to risk injury to kill him.
Fortunately, Lu Zheng intervened, otherwise Zhao Wenrong would certainly become a ghost.
Zhao Wenrong understood this crucial point, hence his expression showed some self-remorse and blame since this Daoist almost sent him off prematurely.
Because of this, Lu Zheng’s grace towards Zhao Wenrong was even greater.
"The Young Master bears no grudge, acted rightly and generously. I, Zhao Wenrong, will never forget such great benevolence. If you ever ask me to head east, I..."
"Enough, enough!"
Lu Zheng interrupted Zhao Wenrong again, "You not bothering me could be counted as repaying the favor."
Zhao Wenrong, "..."
"Right, that Daoist stays at Tonglai Inn, right? Make sure to return the duster tomorrow." Lu Zheng said, "I... hmm... nevermind, give it to me, I’ll return it."
"Young Master is busy, not only managing numerous affairs daily but also refining Qi, such small matters shouldn’t trouble you, I..."
"I’ll return it!"
"Oh!"
Then Zhao Wenrong scurried out of the courtyard to pick up the duster for Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng walked out of the room, looking next door.
With Ying Niang dead, the ghostly aura next door began to dissipate slowly, likely transforming into an ordinary house after a few days under the sun.
"Too deep an obsession, transforming into a ghost." Lu Zheng rubbed his chin, then saw Zhao Wenrong running over with the duster in hand.
"Young Master, the duster."
"Hmm." Lu Zheng took the duster, "After being entangled with a ghost for a month, though it doesn’t show outwardly, your primordial Qi is actually damaged. Go get a prescription for some tonic."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Zhao Wenrong nodded repeatedly, just about to say something more when he saw Lu Zheng wave the duster in front of his eyes. With an unconscious blink, Lu Zheng disappeared.
"Hiss—"
Zhao Wenrong inhaled sharply, then slapped himself hard.
"Old Zhou!"
...
On the other side, Lu Zheng returned home and continued the second round with Liu Qingyan, who was waiting there.
...
The next morning.
Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan left together, "I’m going to meet that Daoist."
Liu Qingyan nodded, turning to look into the alley, seeing Du Yueyao and her guard running over.
"Sister Liu! Brother Lu!"
After a short run, Du Yueyao stopped in front of the two, panting and looking at Lu Zheng with a mix of anticipation and fear, "How was it last night? Did you save that person? What about the female ghost?"
Lu Zheng chuckled, "Saved him, I dealt with that female ghost."
"Brother Lu is amazing!"
The group walked together, seeing Du Yueyao curious and eager, Lu Zheng briefly recounted the events of last night.
"Ah! Wow! Ugh!"
Du Yueyao listened with shock and surprise while her guard was equally alarmed, thinking that if it had been him, the ghost would have likely plucked his heart out.
Arriving at Renxin Hall, Du Yueyao and Liu Qingyan entered to start consultations, while Lu Zheng made his way to Tonglai Inn.
...
Tonglai Inn.
A middle-aged Daoist entered the hall, ordered a bowl of congee and two buns, just took a few bites when he saw a handsome scholar holding a duster walk into the inn.
"Hmm? How come it’s a different person?"
The Daoist looked bewildered as Lu Zheng sat beside him, handing the duster in front of him, making him unresponsive for a moment.
"Lu Zheng from White Cloud Temple’s Outer Sect, greetings to you, fellow Daoist!"
"White Cloud Temple?"
The middle-aged Daoist was taken aback, nearly choking on the bun in his mouth.
"Zhang Chunyuan, disciple of Cyan Pine Temple!"
...
Cyan Pine Temple was unknown to Lu Zheng, but from Zhang Chunyuan’s words, it was clear it was a small temple.
Not every temple is like White Cloud Temple or Jinhua Temple, these big sects.
Zhang Chunyuan was tired of staying at his temple, so he went out for a walk and to help rid the world of evil.
After hearing Lu Zheng’s account of the previous night, Zhang Chunyuan felt a bit embarrassed and repeatedly thanked Lu Zheng for covering his oversight.
The two discussed for half a day, had lunch together, and only then did Zhang Chunyuan bid farewell.
...
It was just an ordinary encounter. Although there was no gain from the Light of Fortune, Lu Zheng wasn’t disappointed because most days are ordinary; you can’t have events happening every day, can you?
After seeing Zhang Chunyuan off, Lu Zheng leisurely returned to Renxin Hall, where he heard a familiar voice inside.
"Mr. Liu is really like an immortal with divine conduct, clearly well-versed in health and amazing medical skills. Such a compassionate heart can only teach someone as divine and celestial as Miss Liu!"
"Miss Liu truly wields her hands with wondrous benevolence, her medical skill miraculous, just like a fairy in a painting, a divine lady saving the world, an excellent match with Young Master Lu, earning applause and praise!"
"Miss Du is kind-hearted, charmingly spirited, being friends with Miss Liu and Young Master Lu, she’ll surely excel in medicine, save people worldwide. I hereby extend early congratulations to Miss Du!"
Turning into the medical shop, he saw Zhao Wenrong fervently flattering.
"What are you doing here?"
Zhao Wenrong bowed repeatedly, "It’s my primordial Qi that’s been drained by ghostly encounters. Renxin Hall is the best clinic in the county. Doctor Liu is also known as the Little Medical Immortal. I’d like Doctor Liu to examine me and prescribe some tonic medicine for replenishing Qi."
Lu Zheng smirked, not expecting Zhao Wenrong to be so savvy.
After all, Renxin Hall’s medical skills surpass other clinics in the county, which is why their medicine prices are even twenty percent higher.
Lu Zheng didn’t accept their gift last time and emphasized last night not to bother him, so Zhao Wenrong dared not offer gifts this time either.
Visiting Renxin Hall for a consultation ensures the best doctors attend to you and allows you to purchase valuable medicinal ingredients at a high price, which is also a form of gratitude.