After listening to Zhang Yuchen's introduction, I nodded.
The Lu Family had gathered the clan for a meeting this time not only because they had been ambushed by evil practitioners from the Great Vietnam Court, but also because it was likely related to Martial Aunt's death.
That nine-fingered woman surnamed Leng was probably the key to finding the murderer.
I could only wait until I saw Uncle Yu and ask him about it.
It wasn't mealtime yet, so I stayed in Zhang Yuchen's room and ate the food he had there.
At the same time, Zhang Yuchen asked:
"Brother Jiang, have you eaten the Three-Leaf Herb yet?"
As I ate a salted baked duck leg, I shook my head.
"No. It replenishes qi too powerfully, so I'm saving it for a critical moment."
"Yeah, that's what I thought too! Brother Jiang, how about we go for a walk after you've eaten your fill?"
"Sure. I want to have a look around this estate too."
"..."
As we talked, I ate until I was reasonably full and finished a bottle of cola. Once Zhang Yuchen had changed clothes, the two of us left Winter Plum Residence.
There was no one outside. With no particular destination in mind, we walked along the small lake.
Because my left hand was still somewhat numb, I shook it out every now and then.
Zhang Yuchen asked me:
"Brother Jiang, your hand still isn't better?"
I sighed.
"It hasn't improved much, but it doesn't affect my movements.
"I'll observe it for a few more days. If it still doesn't get better,
"then once I finish my business on South Island, I'll contact Zhao Liansheng right away.
"See if he can take a look at it."
Zhang Yuchen comforted me as well.
"It'll definitely be fine. Even