Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

Only after feeling the arm around her waist being released did Zhao Pan'er involuntarily breathe a sigh of relief.

Upon seeing Sun San Niang clinging to the driftwood on the water, the shyness on her face quickly faded.

"Please help them."

Upon hearing Zhou Feng's command, White Wolf, who was standing to the side, fastened a lock around his waist and jumped off the side of the boat. Just as he was about to land on the water, the rope tightened, securing him in place.

Immediately after lifting Sun Sanniang off the driftwood, the rope was pulled back up.

After settling Sun San Niang in, Zhao Pan'er returned to the deck, bowed respectfully to Zhou Feng, and expressed her gratitude.

She didn't have many people she could call friends, and Sun San Niang was one of them. If she hadn't left Qiantang with Zhou Feng and the others and met her on the road...

It seems that Sun San Niang is about to pass away.

Before the two could exchange more than a few words, Sun San Niang woke up in the cabin. Zhao Pan'er rushed in to take care of her. Zhou Feng tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep, so he went to the wheelhouse.

Although this ship looks antique, the technology used inside is probably better than even the best yachts on the market.

After all, he was given military technology; how could ordinary civilian yachts compare to it?

"Boss, I suggest we follow the original plot and go to Jiaxing first to treat Sun San Niang's illness, and then go to Huating County to rescue Song Yin Zhang."

Chen Xiao offered a serious suggestion.

After all, Zhou Feng had mentioned to him that the characters appearing in these storylines were very important to the Double Crossing Sect.

Song Yinzhang had a significant role in the original storyline, so given the changes to the plot, he had no choice but to make the trip to Huating County to rescue people.

Zhou Feng sat on the sofa and pondered for a few minutes.

To be honest, he couldn't say he had no feelings for Song Yinzhang; he was simply extremely disgusted by her.

Being love-struck and ungrateful is one thing, but in a fanfiction I read about "The Dream of Splendor," there was even someone who wanted to recruit her...

Qin Huairu in the courtyard was a slut, but Song Yinzhang was even worse.

Before she met Zhou She, let's not even talk about what happened. But after she eloped with Zhou She, she was chained to the backyard and tortured and abused for days...

How desperate would one have to be to want this woman?

However, after she was taken away by Zhou She, Zhou Feng, who had previously participated in the plot of persuading Zhao Pan'er, received a lot of emotional value from Song Yinzhang every day.

From this perspective, rescuing her might actually be a worthwhile investment.

Just as Zhou Feng was still hesitating, cries and screams came from inside the cabin.

"...Waaaaah...Zifang..."

"...Why is it like this..."

"...Fu Xingui..."

...

The people in the cockpit looked at each other in bewilderment. The three who were catching up on sleep were also woken up by the shouts.

Zhou Feng shook his head somewhat awkwardly, having completely forgotten about her wailing and pleading.

"You guys should rest first. I don't think she can keep shouting for much longer."

Zhou Feng originally wanted to appease the group, but as the noise inside the cabin grew louder, his face darkened.

Left with no other choice, Chen Xiao simply pulled out the pistol from his waist, loaded it, and carried it into the cabin with one hand.

"Hey, hey, hey? Old Chen, is it really that serious?"

Zhou Feng was taken aback by his action and instinctively wanted to reach out and stop him.

Arguing is one thing, but offering someone peanuts is a bit much.

"Uh... Boss, this is a tranquilizer dart that wasn't switched out before. The original story says that she's so weak, she shouldn't be experiencing such strong emotional fluctuations."

Chen Xiao was also a little embarrassed. He wasn't a serial killer, and he wouldn't just shoot a female comrade for disturbing his sleep.

"Fine, go ahead, go ahead..."

Zhou Feng released his grip and watched Chen Xiao walk into the cabin. Less than a minute later, the cabin suddenly fell silent.

It must be said that this physical therapy is very effective.

After picking up Sun Sanniang, the ship was put into full power, and its speed was even 3 to 4 times faster than that of an ordinary wooden boat, heading straight for the next stop, Jiaxing.

Except for three people who stayed behind to guard the boat, the rest of the people followed Zhou Feng off the boat.

After renting a carriage at the dock, we entered Jiaxing city.

Unlike Gu Qianfan in the original story, who was wanted by Zheng Qingtian after having his portrait drawn, they were not allowed to travel freely into the city for medical treatment.

Even if the carriage was stopped by the constables who lifted the curtain to check, there was no problem at all.

Chen Xiao and the others were also extremely interested in the medical clinics in this world.

They had also come into contact with some traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in the military of this world, but martial arts exist in this world, and the treatment and development of traditional Chinese medicine may be completely different from those of this world.

If this is indeed the case, the level of traditional Chinese medicine in this world may also see a significant improvement.

Although the world of Dream of Splendor doesn't have the same advanced technology as our world, it is indeed far ahead of our world in terms of exploring human potential and developing the human body.

Even the world's top soldiers would find it difficult to jump several meters high in one leap, which has already broken world records!

Unfortunately, even surrounded by this group of people, it was impossible to discern any difference between the traditional Chinese medicine practices of this world and those of our own.

The acupuncture techniques and acupoints are basically the same, but the prescriptions may not exist in this world.

No one bothered to search for medical books and prescriptions. Once they arrived in Tokyo and the plan was completed, all it would take was one order to get the entire country running.

By then, won't there be plenty of medical books and prescriptions?

Why waste time in this tiny Jiaxing?

After prescribing medicine for Sun Sanniang, the group returned to the boat and headed straight for their next stop, Huating County.

But we still need to find an excuse, such as: we need to resupply...

With plenty of excuses, the group took a boat and headed north.

According to the original text, they met the maid more than 50 miles away from Huating County.

So, when he estimated that they had reached the vicinity of that town, Zhou Feng walked to the door of Zhao Pan'er's cabin and knocked on it.

"Let's go, there's a small town ahead, let's disembark and resupply."

"No...no need, Master Zhou, you're busy. I'll stay here with Third Sister!"

Zhao Pan'er's voice came from the room.

"I've noticed that Madam Sun's complexion has improved these past two days. It's a good opportunity for her to go ashore for some fresh air and relax. Staying cooped up in the cabin all the time isn't good for her health."

Zhou Feng invited her again. Zhao Pan'er hesitated for a few seconds, but still pulled the somewhat resistant Sun San Niang to open the door.

They didn't go through as many things as in the original story, like being chased and misunderstanding each other, so Sun San Niang was still a bit reserved when she met Zhou Feng.

She simply wouldn't feel any resistance because Zhou Feng and the others had saved her life.

When the group arrived in town, Zhou Feng pretended to buy some things, and after looking around for a while, he actually found the hairpin stall from the original story on the main street.

Then the group went to the noodle shop across the street, ordered a few bowls of noodles, and ate them casually.

However, it must be said that the common people of the Song Dynasty ate truly bland and watery food on a daily basis, but Zhao Pan'er and Sun San Niang did not change their expressions at all.

When Chen Xiao and the other elite soldiers went on missions, they had endured all kinds of hardships, so these noodles were nothing compared to that.

Zhou Feng sat there, feeling that the food tasted like cardboard; after eating a few pieces, he couldn't eat anymore.

Even before he obtained the Dual Transcendent Gate in the original world, although he wasn't considered rich, he never skimped on food.

Finally, with a look of utter despair in his eyes, Sun San Niang's eyes immediately fell on Yin Ping, who was passing by on the street outside.

"Silver Bottle!"

Hearing Sun San Niang's exclamation, Zhao Pan'er turned around. Yin Ping, who was carrying a bamboo basket on the street, caught her eye and quickly ran over.

Zhou Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief and quietly moved the soup noodles aside.

Finally, the story is getting into place!

If this maid had arrived any later, he wouldn't have been able to wait any longer!

At this moment, Zhou Feng did not notice that Zhao Pan'er's gaze swept over him, carrying a hint of doubt.

"Madam Zhao, please save my young lady! She's been harmed by Zhou She and is on the verge of death!"

"What? Tell me first, what happened?"

Zhao Pan'er couldn't sit still any longer. Ignoring Zhou Feng's strange behavior, she stood up abruptly.

"Right after the wedding ceremony, he was quite gentle and considerate to the girl, but when they arrived in Huating County, he suddenly went ashore and said that his old illness had flared up and he needed to rest."

"The next day, he said he needed to buy medicine and asked the girl for money. At first, she gave it to him, but later we found out that Huating County was his ancestral home. After being exposed, he became furious and forced the girl to give him 500 strings of cash. If she didn't give it to him, he would beat her, almost to death!"

"I was sold yesterday, and now you're the only ones who can save the girl!"

Seeing Yinping's tear-filled eyes and her tightly gripping Zhao Pan'er's hand, the latter couldn't help but turn to Zhou Feng for help: "Master Zhou, may I speak to you in private?"

Now, she and Sun San Niang are just two women, and one of them is ill. They want to go to the unfamiliar Huating County to save people. It would be extremely difficult for them to do it alone.

The two walked to the side, and Zhao Pan'er pursed her lips, hesitating for a long time before speaking: "Master Zhou, I wonder if you could lend a hand and save Yin Zhang once?"

"I remember that woman threw a tantrum at you before she eloped, right? Aren't you angry?"

Zhou Feng remained expressionless, but Zhao Pan'er sighed softly, "Yin Zhang is very important to me, like a younger sister. Although she misjudged someone, how could I, as her older sister, not help her?"

After waiting a few more seconds, Zhao Pan'er's eyes reddened slightly, and she changed her approach: "If it's inconvenient for you, could you lend me twenty taels of gold? I will definitely go to the capital to repay you after I have settled things."

After a brief struggle and having gained a lot of emotional value from Zhao Pan'er, Zhou Feng couldn't resist her reddened eyes and pitiful appearance, so he pulled her directly towards the noodle shop.

Sun San Niang and Yin Ping also watched the two's actions. Although Zhou Feng was holding Zhao Pan'er's arm, it was enough to make them look surprised.

"Tell me, where are they?"

Zhou Feng sat down again with a hint of impatience on his face, but this brought smiles to the faces of the three women.

Although Yinping didn't know Zhou Feng's identity, she knew from Zhao Niangzi's attitude that he must be a big shot, either rich or noble.

By the time Zhou Feng and his group arrived in Huating County, it was already getting dark. Two carriages drove into the county town, and Zhou Feng and his group went straight to an inn to stay.

With them here, there's no need for Zhao Pan'er to go to Xiangyun Tower to design for Zhou She as in the original story.

Why go to such great lengths to deal with a mere Zhou She?

Chen Xiao and his group took advantage of the darkness to sneak into the Zhou residence through the wall, and then let Zhou Feng and the other three enter through the side gate.

Having Chen Xiao and his team deal with such thugs was simply a waste of their talents to save time.

The group arrived at the backyard and saw Song Yinzhang tied to a tree. Zhao Pan'er and Sun San Niang's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

A perfectly healthy girl was tortured beyond recognition, unable to even stand up, and could only crawl on the ground like a wild beast.

When Song Yinzhang saw Zhao Pan'er, the two of them became excited. Unfortunately, she hadn't drunk water for a long time, and her lips and cheeks were chapped. Her eyes were red, but she couldn't shed any tears.

"Sister Pan'er!"

After Zhao Pan'er ripped the gag off his mouth, Song Yinzhang trembled with excitement.

"Sister Pan'er, I know I was wrong, please take me away! Take me away!"

As Zhao Pan'er helped Song Yinzhang untie the ropes binding him, she looked at Zhou Feng.

With only her and Sun Sanniang, let alone avenging Song Yinzhang, they wouldn't even be able to get very far before being caught and brought back.

If they want revenge, they'll have to ask Zhou Feng for help.

"Let's go find him!"

Zhou Feng shrugged, and Song Yinzhang's face immediately showed intense hatred: "I...I'll take you to him!"

Although Zhou She lived in a large house, his gambling and extravagance had long since depleted his wealth, leaving him unable to even support a few maids, let alone guards.

They walked smoothly from the backyard to the bedroom without encountering a single person.

"Old Chen, who among you knows how to interrogate? You mean the kind that hurts a lot but doesn't kill you?"

Zhou Feng looked at Chen Xiao with great interest. The latter and the others exchanged glances, and finally, Bai Lang stepped forward.

As elite soldiers who frequently go on missions, conducting impromptu intelligence interrogation on the battlefield is also a mandatory course for them.

But if we're talking about true mastery, then it has to be White Wolf, the master of close combat. He has an extremely thorough understanding of the various structures of the human body, including how to inflict pain without leaving a mark.

"Ugh—"

Zhou She, still asleep, had no idea what was happening before his mouth was covered and he was pulled off the bed.

He covered his face with a towel soaked in ether, and Zhou She soon fell into a coma.

The group left the mansion again through the side gate.

It's not that I look down on Zhou She, but he couldn't even come up with two or three strings of cash, and he even sold Song Yinzhang's pipa.

So poor are they? Even if Zhou Feng and his men searched the mansion from top to bottom, what would they find?

It wouldn't even take up enough time!

Bring this guy back to the ship; there are plenty of ways to deal with him!

Why not give him a different set of punishments every day to keep him providing emotional value?