Miao Qiuping looked at the group's youthful faces, and another young outsider came to mind. He then ventured a guess. "Everyone... are you here to find an apothecary surnamed Ye?"
Tang Yuan was startled. "You know Old Ye?"
Seeing Tang Yuan's expression and the familiar way he addressed him, Miao Qiuping was overjoyed. "More than know him—Master Ye bestowed upon me the grace of a second life. Are you heading into the city? I'll take you in at once."
Seeing the suspicion and wariness on Lu Feng and the others' faces,
Miao Qiuping hurriedly swore a soul oath. "Every word I've said is true. There is not a shred of falsehood, nor do I bear any intent to harm you all."
"As for my earlier request, if you are unwilling to help me take revenge on that dog thief Xiao Shu, I will not force the matter any further. After all, this is no ordinary affair."
Tang Yuan lowered his guard somewhat. "What are you saying, Brother Miao? We already have a grudge against that old thief Xiao Shu. We'll naturally go looking for him. We can discuss that matter later—first, tell us how Old Ye has been doing."
Upon hearing that they too bore a grudge against Xiao Shu, Miao Qiuping's delight deepened. He quickly said, "Master Ye has caused quite a stir in our little Nan Gu Town lately. First, with his godlike alchemy, he defeated the Sand Doctor under Xiao Shu's command, leaving him unable to step down from the stage, and won the Jade Buddha Tinder."
"Then, when that old thief Xiao Shu retaliated, Master Ye not only did not flee for his life, he actually turned back and stole the Sand Doctor's furnace."
"He truly vented the anger of all us people who have suffered