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Qin Wang only gave it a glance and found that beneath Li Laocai's bed, the floor was fairly level. A few cloth shoes blocked the view, and with the poor lighting, he could not see very clearly.

Li Laocai is about to die. He'll definitely tell his son Li Tianyi the secret of those 850 taels of silver!

Will his son move it somewhere when the time comes?

Qin Wang watched Doctor Bai administer acupuncture to Li Laocai, worry stirring in his heart.

If Li Laocai's son moved it, there would be twists and turns ahead.

Doctor Bai truly lived up to his reputation.

After a few needles, Li Laocai stopped trembling. His whole body calmed considerably. He opened his eyes, looked over the people filling the room, and finally turned to Doctor Bai. "Thank you, Doctor Bai," he said weakly.

"You're welcome. This can only temporarily clear your mind. I'll prescribe some medicine; send someone with me to collect it later!"

Bai Mingliang rose to his feet, and Qin Wang gathered the medicine box before following Doctor Bai out.

Li Laocai's gaze lingered briefly on Qin Wang, evidently somewhat surprised.

At that moment, the Blue-Robed Man walked over and respectfully cupped his fists toward Bai Mingliang. "Doctor Bai, from what you said just now, did someone deliberately leave the nail that pierced my brother on that field ridge?"

Bai Mingliang looked at the Blue-Robed Man and pondered for a moment. "In this old man's experience, there is no doubt that nail was deliberately soaked in a Manure Pit. As for whether it was specifically placed there to target someone, I cannot say."

"Thank you, Doctor Bai, for clearing up my doubts!"

Zheng Kecheng nodded and said respectfully, "I'll go collect the medicine with you!"

Accompanied by Zheng Kecheng, Qin Wang carried the medicine box and followed behind Bai Mingliang out of Li Family Manor. The moment they stepped outside, they saw Granny Yan standing at the entrance with several items in hand. Upon seeing Zheng Kecheng, she greeted him humbly. "Chief Constable, I came to see Brother Ligang."

"Yes. I'm going to collect medicine. Go on in first!"

Zheng Kecheng nodded at Granny Yan.

Qin Wang and Bai Mingliang returned to Hundred Herbs Hall.

It was already nearly six in the evening.

There were no patients left by then. Bai Fenghuan had prepared the meal and was waiting for her grandfather and Qin Wang to return.

Once Doctor Bai was back, he prepared the herbal medicine. Zheng Kecheng took it and bade them farewell.

Pharmacist Yu Hai had gotten off work early. That night, only Bai Mingliang, Bai Fenghuan, and Qin Wang ate together, still with three dishes and a soup.

"Child, eat more. Build yourself up and get stronger."

Bai Mingliang spoke kindly to Qin Wang.

"Mhm, I understand."

Qin Wang nodded. The food at Hundred Herbs Hall was good; before long, he would probably grow sturdier.

"Grandpa, Li Laocai only has a few days left, doesn't he?"

At that moment, Bai Fenghuan looked at her grandfather Bai Mingliang, curiosity flickering in her blinking eyes.

"Watch your manners. Is Li Laocai someone you can call by name? By seniority, you should call him Uncle Li!"

Bai Mingliang frowned.

"I don't want an uncle like that!"

"He's left so many people homeless! He took Big Brother's family home and fields for next to nothing. He has no conscience! This is karma coming for him!" Bai Fenghuan pouted, indignation flashing in her grape-like eyes.

"Fenghuan, remember this! No matter what sort of person he is, seniority cannot be changed!"

"Perhaps this is the price he has paid?"

Doctor Bai looked at Bai Fenghuan and let out a sigh.

Night fell.

Li Family Manor.

Zheng Kecheng, Li Chunxia, First Madam, and Li Tianyi were all in the room, watching over Li Laocai.

"Brother, have you offended anyone recently?"

As the Chief Constable of the county yamen, Zheng Kecheng had solved more cases than he could count. He immediately sensed that his elder brother-in-law had been targeted!

"Offended anyone?"

After Doctor Bai's acupuncture, Li Laocai was still trembling faintly all over, but his spirits were much better, and he was no longer drooling. He thought for a moment and said, "I... I lent out some money, took twelve mu of land, and also..."

Li Laocai told Zheng Kecheng, in fits and starts, about all the things he had done.

They were all matters of usurious loans, taking land at low prices, and seizing houses. There was no need to explain the process—he had offended plenty of people.

"Don't worry, Brother. I'll personally arrest Li Ligang and that bastard and throw them into jail. As for Second Madam, although her brother Ai Lianyun is already a protector of the Goldfish Gang, I'll still make her pay the price!"

"And whoever spread the rumors about Second Madam's adultery is up to no good as well! I'll definitely drag them out!"

After hearing what his elder brother-in-law Li Chunli had said, Zheng Kecheng spoke in a deep voice.

Over the years, his elder brother-in-law had given him quite a bit in return. Coupled with their family ties, he had to act.

Besides.

If he caught this culprit, he could earn himself more merit. Why not?

"Kecheng, Brother... doesn't have... much time left."

"My wife and child... I'll have to trouble you... to look after... them."

Li Laocai looked at his brother-in-law Zheng Kecheng. His voice came in broken fragments. Having said so much, he only felt drowsier and drowsier.

"Brother, with me here, nothing will happen to the Li family!"

Zheng Kecheng patted his chest in assurance.

"Mhm."

Hearing Zheng Kecheng's words, Li Laocai went to sleep at ease.

When Qin Wang returned home, he shut the door and began practicing Ancestor's Long Fist.

He followed the illustrations and annotations in the handwritten manual again and again.

Whenever he grew tired, he rested for a while before continuing.

Time passed.

In the blink of an eye.

It was dawn.

Ding!

Daily Intel Has Been Updated!

Today's Intel

1: Yesterday, you went to Li Family Manor and saw Li Laocai, obtaining related intel: Li Laocai will have a final burst of vitality tonight and die tomorrow night.

2: Yesterday, you cultivated the Martial Arts technique Ancestor's Long Fist, obtaining related intel: Diligence makes up for clumsiness. You will achieve entry-level mastery of Ancestor's Long Fist in 4 days.

3: Yesterday, you met Bai Fenghuan of Hundred Herbs Hall, obtaining related intel: Bai Fenghuan felt indignant over what happened to you and thought you were too frail. Tomorrow, she will make one extra meat dish.

4: Yesterday, you saw Chief Constable Zheng Kecheng of the county yamen, obtaining related intel: Zheng Kecheng intends to capture the culprit who buried the nail and the person who spread the rumors, earning merit for himself. At the same time, he has set his sights somewhat on his elder brother-in-law's property.

5: Yesterday, you met Zheng Kecheng, obtaining related intel: In three months, he will break through to the peak of the second-rate realm.

6: Yesterday, you met Doctor Bai Mingliang, obtaining related intel: Bai Mingliang worries that he does not have much time left and that his granddaughter is too young to be left without anyone to care for her.

7: Yesterday, you met Pharmacist Yu Hai of Hundred Herbs Hall, obtaining related intel: Yu Hai wants to become Doctor Bai's heir and harbors hidden hostility toward you, the newcomer.

8: Yesterday, you met Li Laocai's First Madam, Fei Feiyan, obtaining related intel: She fears that once Li Laocai dies, she and her child will be bullied.

9: Yesterday, you met Li Laocai's maid Bi He, obtaining related intel: Li Laocai is about to die, and young master Li Tianyi is an idle wastrel incapable of supporting the family. Bi He feels the Li family is like the setting sun, and she is considering whether to seize an opportunity to line her own pockets and make a fortune.

10: Yesterday, you heard a patient discussing the River Sacrifice, obtaining related intel: Yan Yun County's annual River Sacrifice will begin in half a year. This year, it is the Chen Family's turn to provide four young girls.

It finally refreshed!

Qin Wang looked at the information on the panel, anticipation flashing in his eyes as he read through it.

Li Laocai will die tomorrow night?

What a pity he won't get to see his family fall apart...

Seeing that Li Laocai would finally die of tetanus, Qin Wang felt immense satisfaction. Next, he had to find a way to bring down the Li family and obtain those 850 taels of silver—perhaps even more.

After all.

His sister Qin Xuemei's redemption money had to come from Li Laocai.