Not long after the Martial Arts Grand Competition ended.
Dengfeng County!
Before the Shen Family Residence in the county town, several guards stood watch as they did every day.
Only, the three of them all looked listless. Some gazed about in boredom, while others yawned from time to time.
Just then, two sturdy middle-aged men slowly approached the gates, seemingly casual yet carrying a hint of deliberateness.
Once they neared the entrance, the leading man immediately clasped his hands and bowed.
His honest, simple-looking face instantly broke into a familiar, enthusiastic smile as he said warmly.
"Brothers, the two of us came from outside the city."
"May I ask whether Master Shen Yunwei is here?"
"We heard that Doctor Shen's medical skills are exceptional, so we came especially to seek treatment!"
When the three Shen Family guards saw that the pair had come from outside the prefectural city, they showed not the slightest impatience. Instead, they politely returned the salute.
One Shen Family guard said, "Esteemed guests, we are truly sorry!"
"Our master instructed us several days ago that he would not be receiving visitors for some time."
"The entire family has left the prefectural city to visit the Young Mistress's family."
"All the Shen Family's medicine shops have also posted notices today that they are temporarily closed."
"What!"
Hearing this answer, the middle-aged big man who had asked the question swiftly exchanged a glance with his companion, inwardly shocked.
That old fellow Shen Yunwei had actually left the prefectural city!
No wonder all the Shen Family's medicine shops had been shut since yesterday.
So that was what had happened!
The most urgent matter now was to report this news to the county magistrate immediately!
The man who had spoken earlier forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart and calmly