The World's Number One Medical Hall

Chapter 111 Emerging from the Water

This old alley.

Since these fellow disciples came here, it has become increasingly peaceful.

Even in broad daylight, it's hard to see a single person in the alley. This is not surprising, as they are all law-abiding citizens. Who wouldn't be afraid of the vicious hooligans who guard the alley every day?

At first, everyone could tolerate it, but it seemed that these thugs were going to stay for a long time.

There's nothing anyone can do. Who knows when they might accidentally bump into them, which could turn into a disaster that affects the whole family.

Those with some wealth began to consider buying other houses, intending to get away from this troublesome place.

Those whose families were not so well-off began to contact relatives and friends, taking their entire families to seek refuge there for a while, and then returning once things calmed down.

If there's really nowhere to go, there's nothing you can do but anxiously remind your family members to stay home and avoid going out unnecessarily.

Adults can manage, but children are always unruly, like to run around and move about, and can't be reasoned with. So adults have to resort to corporal punishment to teach them a lesson.

Tie Xiong stood in front of the courtyard gate, listening to the crying of a child coming from the house diagonally opposite, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips.

He felt a bit resentful that he had implicated the villagers in this alley.

He slowly exhaled, turned around, glanced at the alley entrance, then knocked on the door and entered the courtyard.

The two figures in black at the alley entrance thought Tie Xiong was looking at them. As time went on, they were no longer afraid of the brute. The two of them chatted and ate melon seeds with wicked smiles on their faces.

Unbeknownst to them, several figures were standing not far behind them, their gazes shifting to the two of them after Tie Xiong entered the courtyard.

The group exchanged glances, then calmly sat down in the teahouse where Tie Xiong had first come from.

"No wonder we couldn't find Wang Tieshan for so long. I didn't expect him to be such a master of counter-surveillance. He kept disguising himself and taking all sorts of detours. We almost lost him. If it weren't for the box of pastries he was carrying, we might have gotten away with him again." The leader said with a glint in his eyes.

"Boss, you can't blame us for this. Did you see those two? They're from the Long Knife Society. This area is their territory. We went to them in person to give them instructions, but they had information but didn't let us know..." The others nodded, and one of them said in a low voice with a hint of anger in his eyes.

Among the various clubs, the symbols on their uniforms are different, and they can easily recognize them.

The others all nodded, which was actually a way of shirking responsibility. After all, they had been assigned tasks for some time, but they had failed to complete them properly, so they naturally had to find some excuses.

The fact that these Long Knife Society members are here, and that they are clearly connected to the target, makes them the perfect scapegoat.

The leader glanced at the two people at the alley entrance, his gaze flickering. As the leader of this group, he naturally knew more. This morning, his superiors had instructed him to shift the investigation focus to the triads.

He wasn't surprised to see this scene, but after a moment's thought, he said, "Leave a few people here to guard them. Don't disturb them. I'll report back to my superiors and then we'll talk."

"Yes!" The others nodded.

Patrol and Defense Division.

Mr. Chu sat in his office, a faint smile on his face, his gaze sweeping over the faces of everyone present.

Everyone's face was filled with joy, clearly happy for Master Chu's return.

However, what they truly think is probably only known to each of them.

Perhaps Master Chu was aware of this as well, for he focused his gaze on the two highest-ranking deputies in the yamen.

A man who looked to be in his forties, surnamed Zhao, named Zhao Chuanzhi, was promoted by Master Chu himself, and everyone in the yamen knew that he was Master Chu's man.

The other was a bespectacled, refined young man who looked to be only in his early thirties. His name was Xu Zhe. He was directly transferred from the Mingzhu Patrol Headquarters and was the son-in-law of the Headquarters' Lord Li. He had a very powerful background.

Master Chu's gaze swept over everyone before finally settling on Xu Zhe's face. His smile widened, and he said softly, "These past few days, I've been ill at home, and I'm grateful for everyone's hard work at the yamen. Young Xu, you've done well. I've heard that you've been handling all the affairs of the yamen so well these past few days, big and small. You've managed them all so efficiently. You are indeed a promising young man!"

As soon as he finished speaking, almost everyone present felt a chill and glanced at Deputy Director Xu out of the corner of their eyes.

This time, after Mr. Chu fell ill, the position of director was vacant. Mr. Chu naturally hoped that Zhao Chuanzhi would take over his position. In fact, Deputy Director Zhao was indeed the most suitable candidate. He had climbed up the ranks in the patrol department and had plenty of experience.

However, the matter was not finalized in the end, and the reason was this Deputy Director Xu. Previously, when Deputy Director Xu was parachuted in, he was very sensible. He knew that the Chu family controlled the Western District government, so he never dreamed of gaining power here. He was just here to gain experience.

But then Master Chu suddenly collapsed, and the situation in the capital changed drastically. This Deputy Director Xu then began to exert his strength, revealing his sharp teeth, and actually fought Zhao Chuanzhi hand-to-hand, determined to seize the position that the Chu family would never give up.

Therefore, when Master Chu returned and before even resuming his post, his aggressive approach in directly targeting Deputy Director Xu still shocked everyone present.

As expected, Master Chu was still as domineering as ever, showing no fear of any demons or monsters within the patrol headquarters.

Xu Zhe's eyes twitched involuntarily. He quickly stood up, cupped his hands in apology, and said, "It's all thanks to your excellent leadership, sir. Everyone here is an elite. I was merely following your previous policies and have done absolutely nothing of merit. You flatter me, sir. I am utterly ashamed and humbled!"

"Hehe, young man, don't be too modest. Didn't the General Administration give instructions? What our Patrol and Defense Division needs is young and energetic leaders. This can bring a new atmosphere to our Patrol and Defense Division and better serve the people of Mingzhu! I heard that just two days ago, the General Administration even issued a special document praising our Patrol and Defense Division's work recently. I am also very honored by this. In the future, I will have to rely more on Deputy Director Xu's help. If I have done anything wrong, I would appreciate it if Deputy Director Xu would point it out and correct me. Please correct my old habits."

Everyone held their breath and almost instinctively lowered their heads.

Xu Zhe's smile froze completely, and he repeatedly cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "My lord..."

"Hey, stop being so modest. Everyone has seen your work. Tell me, isn't that right?" Master Chu raised his hand and then his gaze swept across everyone in the room.

Almost instantly, everyone's heartstrings trembled, and no one dared to hesitate. Everyone looked up at the same time, their eyes fixed on Deputy Director Xu.

What does it feel like to be the center of attention?

Xu Zhe probably felt the strongest sensation at this moment, but it was not glory, but a bone-chilling cold. At this moment, he clearly felt just how terrifying Master Chu's power in the Patrol Division was.

Even with his impressive background, at this moment, no one dared to disobey Master Chu.

Even some people I had worked so hard to win over had suddenly changed their tune and were now targeting me.

"No, no, sir. I am truly limited in my abilities. In your absence these past few days, I have only been able to share a fraction of your workload, and I am already exhausted... cough cough! Sir, you are finally back. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I hope you will be understanding and grant me a leave of absence..."

Chu Ruoxian remained silent until she saw Xu Zhe and the others leave. Then, with a slight hesitation, she said to her father, "Father, although Xu Zhe is always jumping around, he is actually relying on his father-in-law's influence. Now that you are not fully recovered, if you take action against him, I'm afraid... his father-in-law will be furious."

Upon hearing this, Master Chu couldn't help but smile. He stood up, leaning on his cane, and looked at his son, saying with a smile, "Not bad, not bad, you've indeed made some progress!"

Chu Ruoxian blushed; his father rarely praised him so directly.

Master Chu came to the window, looked at the vast patrol station, and said softly, "Remember, the more turbulent the times, the more decisive the action must be!"

"Your son is dull-witted, please teach me, Father!" Chu Ruo bowed first.

"Our Chu family has been able to dominate the Western District Patrol Division for many years thanks to your uncle's protection. However, the situation in the capital is becoming increasingly chaotic, and your uncle may no longer be able to provide us with practical support. The Western District Patrol Division is a lucrative target, and it's not just that one person from the police station who wants a bite. It just so happens that Xu Zhe is currently gaining experience in our patrol division, making him the most suitable person to take action. The current situation is no longer suitable for covert defensive maneuvers; it would be a huge disadvantage for us, as the number of enemies secretly reaching out would only increase. Therefore, it's better for us to openly choose an opponent. There are plenty of people who want to sit back and watch the tigers fight; let's give them that opportunity. Let them see, let them see clearly how I, this old man, will beat this monkey who jumped out out of nowhere to death! Let them see how bold I am! Let them see if I'm afraid!" Master Chu said in a deep voice, his eyes gleaming.

Chu Ruoxian stared at her father's retreating figure, her mind reeling. She clearly realized that her usual arrogance, though seemingly imposing, paled in comparison to her father's imposing presence at this moment...

"Your son will heed your teachings!" Chu Ruoxian said solemnly.

When Master Chu looked back at his son, he saw that his son no longer had the childishness and arrogance of the past. He recalled the young doctor's evaluation of his son and felt even more relieved. He said softly, "Don't rush. He will grow with time and experience. He will naturally grow after hitting a few walls. Look at that Doctor Bai. He is not older than you, but he has traveled all over the country and seen a lot. Naturally, he knows a lot."

Speaking of Doctor Bai, Chu Ruo paused for a moment, then quickly said, "By the way, Father, news has come back from below that Wang Tieshan has been found."

"Oh?" Master Chu was not particularly moved, after all, in his opinion, a commoner could not possibly cause any great trouble.

"This morning... Father was right, as expected, a gang had intervened!" Chu Ruoxian said in a deep voice, recounting the results of today's investigation.

"The Long Knife Society?" Master Chu paused slightly. "Why is the Long Knife Society sending people to watch him? What exactly is the situation?"

"I've already instructed them to investigate, and I believe we'll have results soon. But Father, we previously contacted the Long Knife Society to ask them to help find the person, but even though they had information, they didn't inform us," Chu Ruoxian said, shaking her head. After speaking, she looked up at her father, her eyes flickering slightly.

"The Long Knife Society shouldn't dare to make things difficult for us... Let's not alarm them first and figure things out before we do anything else!" Master Chu suddenly felt that there might be some mystery in this matter, and said in a deep voice.