Chapter 1689: Why Aren't You Leaving? (Patreon)

Chapter 1689: Why Aren't You Leaving?

The bandit almost jumped in frustration, "Treating his injuries? Are you out of your mind? While it's chaotic outside now, it will calm down soon. When that happens, the higher-ups will definitely realize something is wrong with the released beasts. They will investigate, search the entire black market, and by then, not only will you find it difficult to leave, you won't even be able to hide."

Well, it's rare for him to be so clear-headed, and his logic is smooth too.

Seeing that they remained unmoved, he continued to persuade, "Furthermore, your uncle, with such severe injuries, you need to get him out and find a doctor as soon as possible. The medicine you have can only offer temporary relief, not save his life. Quickly take him out to see a doctor, don't delay."

Meng Yunzheng still didn't say anything. Find a doctor? The doctors and apothecaries in Chenggu County's town couldn't possibly offer anything more effective than the medicine provided by Zhao Xi and Old Doctor Zhao.

If the medicine he gave to Meng Xiaoshu couldn't save his life, seeking a doctor outside wouldn't necessarily be helpful.

Moreover, while he and Meng Pei weren't doctors, they had followed Old Doctor Zhao for many years and were quite familiar with treating both internal and external injuries. They were stronger in this aspect compared to the ordinary village doctors.

They could leave now with Meng Xiaoshu, but the bandit was right. Releasing the beasts would definitely alert the leaders of the black market that someone had broken in. They would search the black market and discover that they had come down from the hidden passage in the main mansion.

With the entrance of the secret passage exposed, if Meng Xiaoshu was rescued and taken away, wouldn't the leaders of the black market know who was responsible? They would inform the county magistrate in Chenggu County, and the Meng family would face a thorough crackdown.

So, even if they managed to escape the black market, they couldn't evade Chenggu County.

Given this situation, rather than leaving, it might be better to do something within the black market. After all, if they left now, they might not be able to come back in the future.

The bandit was growing agitated, wanting to say more, but suddenly, Shu Yu interrupted him, "The noises outside seem to have diminished."

The people in the room all froze slightly, then turned their heads to listen more closely.

Indeed, the roars of the beasts and the screams of people that had been continuous earlier had almost disappeared now.

Young Master He whispered, "Did they all go somewhere else?"

Meng Pei cautiously opened the door and looked outside, his expression tense. "It seems the people in the black market have realized the situation. They must have killed or captured the wild beasts and have possibly fled to other places."

He turned to look at Meng Yunzheng and Meng Xiaoshu. "I'll go out and check the situation."

"Father, let me go. You're injured."

Meng Pei was about to decline but then saw Xia Yi hastily approaching, carrying two water bottles.

He didn't have time to respond. He quickly opened the door to let her in and locked the door behind her.

Xia Yi heaved a sigh of relief, placed the water bottles on the ground, and said to them, "Other things were hard to come by, but these two water bottles are more convenient. There isn't much water, so make do. Also, here's a clean cloth. However, Uncle Meng has too many wounds for it to be enough."

"Thank you," Meng Yunzheng took the bottles and first gave Meng Xiaoshu a couple of sips of water before tending to his injuries.

Looking at the state of Meng Xiaoshu's bloody and mangled body, Meng Yunzheng's expression darkened, and his lips tightened. This Jiang Kuanyu was truly despicable.

Meng Pei took a deep breath and said fiercely, "That scoundrel Jiang Kuanyu, he better pray that the hyenas killed him. Otherwise, I won't let him off. I'll return these injuries to him a hundredfold."