The Martial Saint Started from Scavenging

When we returned to Shuilongdu, the sky was already beginning to lighten.

Ye Sheng pushed open the shed door. Ye Kai was still asleep, breathing steadily, but Su Wan was nowhere to be seen.

He couldn't help but wonder why Miss Su hadn't returned after being gone all day.

But the thought that I can't get away to look for her right now makes me just hope that nothing bad has happened to her.

Then, Ye Sheng sat down by the fire and closed his eyes.

Tonight's harvest was good. But he knew this was just the beginning.

For the next two months or so, he had to work even harder to raise 550 coins to pay off the boatmen's debts.

Thinking of this, Ye Sheng opened his eyes and took out the bottle of healing medicine from his pocket.

He uncorked the cork, poured some milky white ointment into his palm, and applied it evenly to the wounds on his shoulder and calf.

A cool sensation instantly came over me, and the burning pain lessened considerably.

Good medicine.

Ye Sheng nodded in satisfaction, put the cork back in, and carefully put the bottle away.

He leaned against the wall and unknowingly fell asleep.

When Ye Sheng woke up, he saw Su Wan. She looked pale and weak.

Ye Sheng wanted to ask her where she went yesterday, but that was her privacy, and he couldn't ask too much. As long as she came back safely, that was enough.

Ye Sheng's days passed peacefully for the next few days.

During the day, he would go into the mountains to chop firewood and gather some herbs. In the evening, he would come back and practice standing meditation and basic sword techniques.

The injuries on my shoulder and calves healed quickly thanks to the healing medicine.

Three days later, the scabs on the wounds scabbed over and fell off, leaving only two shallow scars.

Ye Kai's leg is slowly getting better and he can move it a little, but Manager Hu has told him that he needs to rest for at least a while longer before he can walk.

Su Wan has been staying in Ye Sheng's shed for the past few days.

After she recovered, she took the initiative to help organize the herbs, decoct the medicine, and cook.

Ye Sheng originally thought she would leave soon, but she never mentioned it and just worked quietly every day without saying much.

That noon, Ye Sheng returned from chopping firewood in the mountains. As soon as he stepped onto the pier, he saw two people standing at the door of the shed.

One was Manager Hu, and the other was a middle-aged man he didn't recognize.

The man was wearing a faded blue cloth long gown with a hemp rope tied around his waist and cloth shoes. Judging from his attire, he was probably a commoner from the town.

But Ye Sheng noticed that this person had sharp eyes and a steady posture. Although his hands were hanging at his sides, his fingers were slightly bent, as if he was ready to strike at any moment.

He has practiced martial arts.

Ye Sheng's heart tightened, he gripped the wood-chopping knife tightly, and quickened his pace to walk over.

"Manager Hu."

He nodded, his gaze falling on the unfamiliar man.

"Who is this?"

Before Manager Hu could speak, the man clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"My surname is Chen, and my given name is Mo. I am a shop assistant at the Blackstone Town Pharmacy."

He paused.

"I heard from Manager Hu that Miss Su Wan is here?"

Ye Sheng frowned.

Looking for Su Wan?

He didn't answer immediately, but looked at Manager Hu.

Manager Hu sighed.

"Young man, this Brother Chen is an old acquaintance of mine, a trustworthy person. He's here to help Miss Su Wan."

Ye Sheng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Wait."

He pushed open the shed door and saw Su Wan brewing medicine, with Ye Kai sitting beside her, the two of them talking.

"Miss Su, someone is looking for you outside."

Su Wan paused in her work and looked up.

"who?"

"He said his surname was Chen, and he was a clerk at the Blackstone Town pharmacy."

Su Wan's expression changed instantly.

She put down the medicine bowl, stood up, walked to the door, and her eyes immediately reddened when she saw Chen Mo.

"Uncle Chen."

Chen Mo smiled when he saw Su Wan.

"Wan'er, I'm so glad you're alright."

He paused.

"The shopkeeper sent me to find you, saying something happened to you."

Su Wan bit her lip and lowered her head.

"I'm sorry for causing everyone trouble."

Chen Mo waved his hand.

"Don't say that, let's go inside and talk."

The group entered the shed, and Chen Mo sat down by the fire, his gaze sweeping over Ye Sheng and Ye Kai.

"Thank you for taking care of Wan'er, young men."

Ye Sheng shook his head.

"It was just a small favor."

Chen Mo nodded and looked at Su Wan.

"Wan'er, tell me the whole story from beginning to end."

Su Wan took a deep breath and recounted in detail what she had seen Zhao Hu making a deal in the backyard of the pharmacy half a month ago, as well as the subsequent poisoning and pursuit.

Chen Mo frowned after hearing this.

"That bastard Zhao Hu is getting more and more arrogant."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Su Wan.

"Wan'er, do you see that wooden box? What's inside?"

Su Wan shook her head.

"I was too far away, I only saw that Zhao Hu was handling it very carefully, as if it were something valuable."

Chen Mo pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"Wan'er, do you remember what those people who traded with Zhao Hu looked like?"

Su Wan bit her lip, trying hard to remember.

"I remember some things. The leader was a middle-aged man, wearing a black robe, with a scar on his face that ran from the corner of his left eye down to his chin."

Chen Mo's pupils contracted.

"Scarface? Black robe?"

He suddenly stood up, his face turning extremely pale.

"Damn it, it's those people."

Ye Sheng's heart skipped a beat when he saw his reaction.

"Brother Chen, do you know who those people are?"

Chen Mo remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"I know, and it's very troublesome."

He paused.

"That group of people are from the 'Blood Pact Merchant Guild,' who specialize in doing black market business in the Ghost Market. They are ruthless and even the garrison headquarters doesn't dare to provoke them easily."

Ye Sheng's heart skipped a beat.

Blood Pact Merchant Guild?

He had heard of this name during his previous trips to the Ghost Market. It was one of the three major forces in the Ghost Market, specializing in providing transaction guarantees and intelligence trading.

But he never expected that Zhao Hu would be colluding with such a person.

Chen Mo looked at Su Wan, his voice low.

"Wan'er, you're in big trouble this time."

He paused.

"The Blood Pact Merchant Guild hates nothing more than anyone spying on their transactions. Now that you've seen it, they won't let you get away with it."

Su Wan's face turned deathly pale.

"Then... what should I do?"

Chen Mo pondered for a moment.

"You can't stay here any longer; you need to find a safe place to hide."

He paused.

"I have a friend in the Eastern Region who is a steward of the outer sect of the Qingyun Sword Sect. I can write a letter for you to go and seek refuge with him."

Su Wan bit her lip, her eyes reddening.

"Uncle Chen, I..."

"Stop talking."

Chen Mo interrupted her.

"You are the shopkeeper's adopted daughter, and I watched you grow up. I will take care of this for you."

He paused.

"But you'll have to wait a few days. I need to arrange the route first to make sure you can leave Blackrock Town safely."

Su Wan nodded, tears streaming down her face.

"Thank you, Uncle Chen."

Chen Mo stood up and looked at Ye Sheng.

"Young man, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Wan'er these next few days."

Ye Sheng nodded.

"Of course."

Chen Mo nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave.

Before leaving, Manager Hu patted Ye Sheng on the shoulder.

"Good job, kid."

He paused.

"But you also have to be careful. If the Blood Pact Merchant Guild finds out that Wan'er is with you, you'll be in trouble too."

Ye Sheng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"I know."

Manager Hu sighed and turned to leave.

Inside the shed, only Ye Sheng, Ye Kai, and Su Wan remained.

Su Wan lowered her head, tears falling to the ground drop by drop.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you again."

Ye Sheng shook his head.

"Don't overthink it, just settle in first."

He paused.

"Don't go out these next few days, it'll be troublesome if someone sees you."

Su Wan nodded and wiped away her tears.

Over the next few days, Ye Sheng went out to chop firewood and gather herbs as usual, but he always felt uneasy.

The Blood Pact Merchant Guild is not to be trifled with.

He must prepare for the worst.

That evening, Ye Sheng returned from the mountains and had just stepped onto the pier when he saw two strangers standing at the door of the shed.

Both men were dressed in black short khakis, with short blades at their waists, and their faces were partially covered by black cloths, revealing only their eyes.

His eyes were cold, like those of a venomous snake.

Ye Sheng's heart sank, and he gripped the wood-chopping knife tightly.

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