Chapter 640: Zhao Xi's Preparation (Patreon)

Chapter 640: Zhao Xi's Preparation

To everyone's surprise, the severely injured person who was on the brink of death was actually cured by the older brother of miss Lu? Ma Lu also knew about the situation with the Lu family. He had seen Zhao Xi driving a cart in and out of the village several times, but he had no idea that this person was a doctor.

Zhao Xi smiled at Ma Lu and the others, nodding slightly. "Yes, I am indeed a doctor. My medical skills may not be exceptional, but they are passable. I heard from Ah Yu earlier that you guys were going into the mountains to hunt down the giant insects. Your courage is admirable. While I can't help you with fighting tigers, I am concerned for my sister's safety, so I have prepared some things for her."

As he spoke, Zhao Xi took out a bunch of paper-wrapped packages from his medicine basket.

He continued to smile. "These are medicinal powders I prepared using some herbs I bought in the capital a few days ago. There are powders for repelling snakes, insects, rats, and ants, powders for treating external injuries, antidotes, and even a potent sedative that can knock out an elephant, as well as a life-saving powder. I've written instructions on each of these paper packages. Basically, I've prepared everything I could think of."

Ma Lu and the others looked at the packages with astonishment, swallowing hard. These could be incredibly useful.

Initially, they had wondered why there were significantly fewer snakes, insects, rats, and ants blocking their path after they entered the mountains with Shu Yu and Fang Xiyue. Previously, they had to be cautious about the environment on the ground, which slowed them down.

After spending a couple of days with them, they had probably figured out that Shu Yu and Fang Xiyue were carrying something that could ward off these dangers. However, such remedies were usually kept secret and not shared with others. Therefore, Ma Lu and the others had the sense not to ask too many questions. After all, they were benefiting from being with them. At least, they could hunt their prey much earlier.

Ma Lu had always assumed that these secret remedies were from the Fang family, considering that Fang Xiyue's father was a hunter—it would be normal for them to possess such abilities.

But now it seemed that this so-called secret remedy was actually the medicinal powder prepared by Shu Yu's older brother.

Not only did he have powders to repel pests, but he also had other valuable items. For those of them exiled to the righteous village, these medicinal powders were extremely precious.

No wonder Shu Yu had mentioned needing a few more days before they could enter the mountains. It turned out that she was referring to going to the capital to buy life-saving items, which were these powders.

Zhao Xi was generous, not only giving these medicinal powders to Shu Yu but also distributing them to Ma Lu and the others.

"Since you're all working together, I naturally won't leave you behind. Here, take them all. You still need to be careful when going into the mountains."

Ma Lu accepted the packages and after a while, he whispered, "Thank you."

With these powders, he couldn't refuse to let them go into the mountains together. They were the ones going in to gather herbs in the first place, and they were not going the same way.

However, at this moment, Ma Lu actually hoped that Zhao Xi would go the same way as him.

With a doctor around, their safety would be guaranteed. Since the other party frequently went into the mountains to gather herbs, he must be familiar with the mountain trails.

As for the man behind him, Meng Yunzheng... He shouldn't be someone who would falter easily, right?

Ma Lu's gaze swept over Meng Yunzheng but quickly retracted. He turned to Shu Yu, Zhao Xi, and the others and said, "Alright, let's go. It's getting late."

After they spoke, they prepared to enter the mountains.

Little did they know that shortly after they set off, a few people followed them discreetly.

At the foot of the mountain, the members of Team Five watched as Shu Yu and the others left, sneering coldly. "A pair of dogs."