Young Master Cao, Invitation to Treat Injuries

Unknowingly, two days flashed by in the blink of an eye.

During these two days, the clinic returned to a state of calm.

At the same time, the death of the Night Watchman was suppressed by the yamen, and the Iron Fist Martial Hall remained completely silent. The bodies of Wen He and his two disciples at the Golden Buddha Temple were never even a topic of focus for the townspeople. This was because the conflict between the Black Dragon Gang and the Green Garment Gang had intensified, and it was said that the high-level combatants of both gangs had begun to intervene in the fighting.

"That has nothing to do with me for now..."

After finishing his consultations in the afternoon, Shen Han calculated his own cultivation progress.

As his practice of the Ancient Sun Technique entered a better rhythm, although the technique remained at the Great Success stage, the time it took for his clone to complete each cycle was constantly shortening, and the efficiency of condensing true qi was increasing day by day.

His strength had risen to over twelve hundred jin.

Naturally, the power of the Angry Dragon Divine Fist and the Sky-Splitting Blade Technique had risen accordingly.

However.

The harder the clone trained, the higher the expenses for food became. Shen Han had calculated that, as of now, the clone needed two hundred and fifty wen a day to eat well and stay full; in other words, the clone's food expenses for four days alone amounted to a full tael of silver!

But this money could not be saved.

Otherwise, the clone's cultivation progress would be greatly compromised, which would in turn affect him.

"I still can't buy the three medicinal ingredients for the Marrow-Cleansing and Tendon-Forging Water.

I also have no clue how that Dark Iron Brick and the silk cloth with the four patterns drawn on it are supposed to increase my cultivation speed.

Perhaps I need to gather all four items..."

Shen Han muttered to himself.

Aside from the Dark Iron Brick he already possessed, the items drawn on the silk cloth included the Cold Frost Wood Mirror, the Heavenly Seal-Opening Bead, and the Soul-Illuminating Jade Seal.

The problems were:

First, where could he find the other three items?

Second, even if he did find them, what was he supposed to do with them?

"Doctor Shen, Little Feng, it's great that you're both here. The Master asks that you come over."

Suddenly, the clinic steward, Qian Cheng, arrived at Clinic No. 13.

Master Han wants to see us?

Shen Han and Feng Hao exchanged glances, their faces full of confusion, unable to guess what it was about.

They hurried to the clinic's reception room.

Master Han Zhengming was currently conversing with two men dressed in green robes.

One of them looked wealthy and influential at a glance: "Master Han, is this Doctor Shen?"

"Yes, it is."

Han Zhengming hurriedly replied with a flattering smile.

After a round of introductions, Shen Han and Feng Hao learned that this person had a significant background; he was none other than the Young Master of the Green Garment Gang, Cao Lin.

Beside him was the steward of the Green Garment Gang, Meng Songyun.

Shen Han thought to himself: What is the Green Garment Gang doing at the clinic? The Black Dragon Gang came last month to forcibly collect protection fees; is the Green Garment Gang looking to get a slice of the pie too?

"I didn't expect Doctor Shen to be so young."

Cao Lin said indifferently.

His eyes swept back and forth over Shen Han.

Meng Songyun leaned in and whispered: "Young Master, I don't think he is necessarily reliable..."

"No."

Cao Lin replied, "I have already investigated. Doctor Shen has recently risen to fame in the county, which means his medical skills must have something unique."

What do you people want... Shen Han did not speak.

He only heard Cao Lin continue: "Doctor Shen, Feng Hao, pack your things and come with me now."

Leave? Go where?

Shen Han frowned slightly: "I apologize, Young Master Cao, but please explain yourself clearly."

Meng Songyun snorted: "What, you dare to refuse?"

In an instant, an aura of killing intent rose in the room.

Han Zhengming and Qian Cheng turned pale.

"I don't even know where we are going or what we are to do; why shouldn't I be allowed to refuse?"

Shen Han said, enunciating every word.

"You!"

Meng Songyun was enraged.

Cao Lin saw this and said, "Supervisor Meng, please calm down. It is my fault for not explaining clearly. Dr. Shen, I would like to invite you to stay at the Green Garment Gang for a few days to treat someone's injuries."

Go to the Green Garment Gang to treat injuries!

Upon hearing this, Feng Hao immediately looked at Shen Han.

Shen Han took a deep breath and said, "Young Master Cao, why not have the patient come to the medical hall? The medicinal herbs here are more complete, and the treatment will be more effective."

Cao Lin replied, "Due to certain reasons, the patient cannot leave the Green Garment Gang for the time being.

Dr. Shen, rest assured, I will certainly not treat you unfairly on this trip.

In addition to the fees for the medical hall, I will pay each of you fifty taels of silver separately."

"Hmph, don't be ungrateful!" Meng Songyun said coldly.

Han Zhengming pulled on Shen Han's sleeve from the side.

Shen Han understood that Master Han could not actually make the call on this matter; after all, the other party was one of the three major powers in the county. If the protectors of the Black Dragon Gang were that strong, the martial artists of the Green Garment Gang would certainly not be weak either. The fact that the Green Garment Gang was offering money to invite them politely first was already giving the Hanging Pot Medical Hall a great deal of face.

"What if my medical skills are not refined enough to treat the patient?"

Shen Han thought for a moment and asked.

The corners of Cao Lin's mouth curled into a smile. "It doesn't matter. As long as Dr. Shen gives it your all, I will pay the silver regardless.

Furthermore, regarding the issue of medicinal herbs you just mentioned.

My Green Garment Gang has connections with many herb merchants, and we can acquire any herb in the gang. Dr. Shen, you need not worry."

Hm?

Shen Han's heart stirred.

If that was the case, with the Green Garment Gang's channels, perhaps he could acquire the three herbs needed for the Marrow-Cleansing and Tendon-Forging Water?

He had originally been reluctant to take this house call.

But firstly, one must bow their head when under the eaves of others, and secondly, there was a glimmer of hope for buying the medicine, so he changed his mind.

"Young Master Cao, I can go, but I have two conditions."

"Dr. Shen, please speak freely."

"First, the house call fee of fifty taels is not enough; it must be increased to one hundred taels per person."

Shen Han doubled the price directly.

Cao Lin laughed. "No problem, one hundred taels it is. And the second?"

"Second, I have been researching a herbal formula recently and am missing a few ingredients. Once we arrive at the Green Garment Gang, I will need Young Master Cao to resolve the matter of these herbs."

"A small matter!"

"Very well, I agree."

"Dr. Shen is truly straightforward. I have already prepared the carriage, and Steward Meng and I will wait outside."

Saying this, Cao Lin and Meng Songyun left the reception room first.

After a long while, Han Zhengming shook his head and sighed, "Little Shen, I have wronged you..."

"Master Han, what are you saying?"

"Actually..." Han Zhengming sighed, "I don't know who they want you to treat, but our Hanging Pot Medical Hall simply cannot afford to offend the Green Garment Gang. Since Young Master Cao specifically named you, I am powerless to stop it."

"It's fine, it's fine. We can earn quite a bit on this trip," Shen Han said with a smile.

Feng Hao also added, "That's right, one hundred taels of silver is five years' worth of my monthly wages. I can buy a house when I get back."

Han Zhengming patted both of their shoulders. "The Green Garment Gang is not some righteous sect. Remember, be careful in everything you do on this trip. If there is any trouble, try to endure it and do not get into conflicts with them."

"We will!"

The two nodded solemnly.

Soon, they packed their things.

Though they called it packing, there wasn't much for two grown men to prepare. Shen Han let Feng Hao carry the medicine chest, which contained silver needles and other common tools. Although the Bronze Mirror could store items, they were traveling together, so it was better to keep a low profile. Besides, he didn't have to carry the chest himself anyway.

At the main entrance of the medical hall, a large, luxurious four-wheeled carriage was parked there.

"Dr. Shen, Feng Hao, please get in."

"Much obliged."