Martial Arts Crossover: My master tricked Huang Rong into becoming my wife!

"What are you muttering about?"

Huang Rong, with her sharp ears, heard Chen Yanzhou's indistinct mutterings and turned her head suspiciously.

Chen Yanzhou put the empty bowl on the ground, wiped his mouth, and smiled frankly: "I'm praising you."

"You're smart to know your place." Huang Rong snorted lightly, though she knew this man couldn't say anything nice, but she didn't care too much.

Chen Yanzhou stopped arguing with her, got up, dusted himself off, and walked straight to the Condor Heroes.

Up close, the bird's imposing presence becomes even more striking.

Its physique is indeed magnificent, but its appearance is certainly shabby.

Its feathers were sparse all over its body, as if someone had forcibly plucked half of them, especially the top of its head, which was bald and had several purplish-red fleshy growths, making it look both fierce and ugly.

The Divine Eagle was squinting, savoring the snake soup from earlier, when it saw Chen Yanzhou approaching. It didn't dodge, but instead let out two low gurgling sounds.

Chen Yanzhou circled the Divine Eagle twice, his brows furrowed slightly, as if deep in thought.

"What are you looking at?" Huang Rong noticed his strange expression and came closer, mimicking his expression as she examined the Divine Condor. "Although Brother Condor... well, he is a bit rough around the edges, he is incredibly capable."

"Sloppy?" Chen Yanzhou shook his head, pointing to the Divine Condor's bald head. "This isn't natural; it's a disease."

"Illness?" Huang Rong was taken aback.

"Look at its feathers, withered and dull, they fall off at the slightest touch. And look at the fleshy growth on its head, dark purple in color, faintly tinged with black." Chen Yanzhou reached out and gently stroked the back of the Divine Eagle, and sure enough, a few tattered feathers came off. "This big guy probably eats quite a few of these Bosqu snakes on a regular basis."

"What's wrong with eating snake? Isn't snake gall a great tonic?" Huang Rong asked, puzzled.

"Everything in excess is as bad as deficiency." Chen Yanzhou said with his hands behind his back like an old scholar, "Although the Bosqu snake is a treasure trove, it is also a highly venomous creature. Although its gall can enhance internal strength, it also contains extremely strong fire poison. Brother Diao has been eating this for many years, and the toxins in his body have accumulated and cannot be expelled. The fire poison has attacked his heart, which has led to hair loss and the growth of a tumor on his head."

At this point, Chen Yanzhou clicked his tongue twice, looking regretful: "It's only because Brother Eagle's physique is different from ordinary birds that it's like this. If it were any other bird, it would have been burned to ashes in this poisonous fire long ago. But even so, if it keeps eating like this, its feathers will probably fall out completely, and then it will really become a bald chicken."

Huang Rong listened, stunned, and looked at him suspiciously: "Really? You even know this?"

"What? You don't believe me?" Chen Yanzhou glanced at her sideways, pointed to his nose, and said, "Ask around in Xiangyang City. I, Chen Yanzhou, am a renowned miracle doctor. From ninety-nine-year-olds to toddlers, there's no illness I can't cure. A mere bird's hair loss is a piece of cake."

"You're bragging." Huang Rong curled her lip, clearly not believing it. "How old are you? You practice martial arts, do business, and are also proficient in medicine? I think you're just a quack doctor."

Chen Yanzhou chuckled lightly and ignored her.

Huang Rong nervously tugged at Chen Yanzhou's sleeve: "Hey, don't do anything reckless. Whether it can be cured or not is one thing, but don't make Brother Diao stupid or worse."

She stared at the Divine Eagle with eyes more affectionate than she would at her own father: "I'm counting on Brother Eagle to catch snakes and give me their gallbladders. If you cause anything bad to it, I... I'll fight you to the death!"

"Look at you, so pathetic." Chen Yanzhou raised his hand and flicked her forehead. "Don't worry, you'll get your share of the snake gall."

Huang Rong covered her forehead, glared at him aggrievedly, but didn't dare to say anything more. She just kept a close eye on Chen Yanzhou's movements, afraid that he would pull out some kind of potent medicine and force it down the Divine Condor's throat the next second.

Chen Yanzhou ignored her rambling, took a step forward, and reached out to grab the eagle's wings.

The eagle instinctively tried to retract its wings, a hint of wariness flashing in its sharp eyes.

"Don't move, I'm checking your body," Chen Yanzhou said in a low voice.

The wariness in the eagle's eyes dissipated. It tilted its head and stood obediently without moving. It even spread its wings a little, as if it really understood that Chen Yanzhou was doing it for its own good.

Chen Yanzhou carefully examined the eagle's wings and claws, and then pressed the fleshy growth on its head. The growth was burning hot, and when touched with his fingertips, he could clearly feel a violent current of heat surging within it.

"How was it?" Huang Rong asked quickly when she saw him withdraw his hand.

"It's not a big problem." Chen Yanzhou nodded, looking relaxed. "It's just a stagnation of fire toxins. As long as the toxins are expelled and the body is properly regulated, it will be cured in seven or eight days at most. By then, not only will new feathers grow, but the body will also be stronger."

"Really?" Huang Rong's eyes lit up.

"When have I ever lied to you?" Chen Yanzhou rolled his eyes at her, then turned to look at the Condor Heroes, his expression turning serious.

"Brother Eagle, this illness is curable, but you have to listen to me for the next few days."

The eagle blinked and looked at him.

"Firstly, starting today, we can't eat the Bosqu snake or any other random wild game for the time being."

"Goo?" Upon hearing this, the Divine Eagle immediately objected.

It flapped its wings, making rapid cries in its throat, and shook its head like a rattle. No meat? What's the point of living then?

It stretched its neck and peered into the empty pot, then looked pitifully at Huang Rong, clearly hoping the cook would plead for it.

Huang Rong also looked troubled: "Um... Brother, isn't it too cruel not to eat meat? Brother Condor is so big, where will he get the strength if he's just a vegetarian?"

"You don't know anything," Chen Yanzhou retorted without hesitation. "Its body is full of fire toxins right now. Eating those highly nourishing meats will only add fuel to the fire. It needs a light diet, along with my medicinal bath, to force the toxins out."

After saying that, he turned to look at the still protesting Divine Eagle, a wicked smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He reached out and patted the eagle's thick thigh, speaking earnestly, "Brother Eagle, I know you love to eat meat. But look at your current appearance."

Chen Yanzhou pointed to its bald head: "For us sculptors, skill is important, but appearance is equally important. Look at the birds in these mountains, aren't they all bright and beautiful? And look at you, bald, losing feathers, and covered in bumps."

The eagle froze, stopped flapping its wings, and looked down at its sparse feathers.

"You don't want to be a single eagle for the rest of your life, do you?" Chen Yanzhou's true colors were revealed, and he switched to deceptive mode. "Looking like you now, forget about finding a female eagle; other birds would avoid you altogether. A lonely old age, Brother Eagle, are you willing to accept that?"

"Gurgle..." The Divine Eagle let out a low groan, clearly having been hit where it hurt.

Although it is a different species, it is also intelligent and has aesthetic needs. It's fine if it's usually alone, but after Chen Yanzhou said that, a sense of desolation suddenly arose in it.

Seeing that the time was right, Chen Yanzhou pressed his advantage, patting his chest and promising, "Don't worry, as long as you cooperate with the treatment and endure it for seven or eight days, I guarantee you'll have a full set of glossy, lustrous feathers. Then, when you stand atop the mountain, you'll be the most handsome eagle in the world, majestic and awe-inspiring!"

He leaned closer, continuing his enticement: "Once you recover, I'll take you out of the mountains. The outside world is vast, and there are plenty of beautiful female eagles. With your incredible strength and handsome appearance, finding you a female eagle will be a piece of cake!"

"Coo coo!!"

The Divine Eagle suddenly raised its head, its eyes bursting with an unprecedented light.

It let out an excited roar, and with a powerful flap of its huge wings, it whipped up a gust of wind that nearly knocked Huang Rong off her feet.

Then, it affectionately rubbed its huge head against Chen Yanzhou's shoulder, looking like it was saying, "Big brother, I'll listen to you."

Huang Rong, standing nearby, stared in disbelief.

So... you've completely fooled them?

Immediately, his gaze fell on Chen Yanzhou, and he thought to himself, "This guy is so smooth-talking, he can even sway a bird with his empty promises. If I follow him in the future, I'll have to be extra careful."

"Alright, since you've agreed, it's settled then." Chen Yanzhou patted the eagle's neck with satisfaction. "You rest today, and come with me to gather herbs first thing tomorrow morning."

As Chen Yanzhou spoke, he looked at Huang Rong, clearly referring his last words to her.

"Huh? I want to go too?" Huang Rong pointed to herself.

"Nonsense, are you the medicine apprentice or am I?" Chen Yanzhou said matter-of-factly. "Besides, if you don't go gather herbs, who will cook medicinal meals for Brother Eagle? Are you expecting Wangcai to do it?"

Wangcai, who was lying by the fire gnawing on a bone, heard his name, raised his head in confusion, and barked.

Huang Rong was furious and was about to retort when she remembered that the snake gall still needed the eagle's gall. She gritted her teeth and began to speak.

"Fine, I'll go... why are you being so fierce?"

Chen Yanzhou didn't reply, but he was overjoyed. "Yang Guo, I'll take your bird!"