From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

Chen Shi ran three or four hundred meters in one breath, when suddenly his left foot tripped over his right, and he fell heavily to the ground, rolling more than ten meters with Gu Tingshu. Ignoring the pain in his face, he quickly got up, but he couldn't use the "Leaving the String Step" technique no matter what he tried.

This movement technique has not yet been mastered.

"Damn it!"

He cursed, picked up Gu Tingshu from the ground, used his aerial agility to continue fleeing westward.

After leaping over a shoal, the shouts of battle behind me gradually faded and soon disappeared completely.

But Chen Shi dared not slack off in the slightest. Under the cover of night, he carried Gu Tingshu and ran forward desperately.

It was only a distance of four or five miles, or two or three kilometers. Even though the wilderness was difficult to traverse, Chen Shi could see Yongqiu City in no time at his speed.

Once they entered the city, they would be basically safe. After all, no matter how audacious Fu Feng might be, he wouldn't dare to chase them into the city and kill the Marquis.

"They couldn't catch up..."

Slightly relieved, Chen Shi couldn't help but look back, but he didn't see the elder's figure.

Even if they fought to the death, Jin Bingren and the others could only hold off the elder for a few breaths at most; they couldn't possibly stop him completely, given the vast difference in their cultivation levels.

If that's the case, why didn't the elder catch up? Chen Shi's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the reinforcements he arranged had arrived?

Still in danger, Chen Shi didn't have time to think much and leaped to the city gate.

"I am Chen Shi from the Jing'an Marquis's residence! Your Excellency wishes to enter the city; open the gates immediately!"

They pounded on the city gate while shouting loudly.

The soldiers guarding the gate had long since fallen asleep against the wall, but were suddenly awakened by Chen Shi. Just as they were about to curse, they heard the words "Jing'an Marquis's Residence" and immediately sprang to their senses.

He got up, quickly verified his identity with Chen Shi, and without delay, immediately started the winch.

With a creaking sound, the city gate slowly opened, and as soon as it opened a crack, Chen Shi, carrying Gu Tingshu on his back, slipped inside.

Using his agility, he leaped across rooftops and roof ridges, not daring to delay for the slightest, heading straight for the Marquis of Jing'an's residence.

"The lord has been poisoned! Summon all the physicians in the city immediately!"

A moment later, they arrived at the Marquis's residence. He called out to the servants on night duty and, without pausing, continued to scale walls and rooftops, carrying Gu Tingshu straight to the medicine shed.

"Miss Mu! Miss Mu, help me!"

It was already late at night, and Mu Yunsheng had long since gone to sleep.

Chen Shi went straight to her window, banged on it, and shouted loudly.

Mu Yunsheng was startled awake. The lights inside came on, followed by the rattling of the door latch and the opening of the door.

"You have a strong voice, you're as strong as an ox, why are you yelling for help?"

Mu Yunsheng was furious, and his voice was much lower than usual.

The usually indifferent Mu Yunsheng was surprisingly grumpy when he woke up.

"It wasn't me, it was the Marquis! He's been poisoned!"

As Chen Shi spoke, he placed Gu Tingshu on the ground.

Gu Tingshu's face was covered in black soot, and he remained motionless. He had already stopped moving when Chen Shi entered the city.

Mu Yunsheng, who had just been listless, suddenly became serious, quickly walked over, raised her hand to seal several major acupoints of Gu Tingshu, and then massaged and pressed on his body.

A moment later, Gu Tingshu opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of black, foul blood.

But he remains unconscious.

"fine."

Seeing that Gu Tingshu was still alive, Chen Shi couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.

There is at least a glimmer of hope.

"Carry him to the infirmary."

Mu Yunsheng stood up and gave a serious instruction.

Chen Shi picked up Gu Tingshu and carried him to the room where Mu Yunsheng usually treated patients.

Inside was a table, on which Gu Tingshu was laid face up.

Mu Yunsheng had already taken out some pills from the medicine box and stuffed them into Gu Tingshu's mouth. Then, she reached out and pressed down on him, and Gu Tingshu tilted his head back and swallowed them.

Immediately afterwards, he took out silver needles and used his hands to pierce various acupoints on Gu Tingshu's body with a flourish.

"What's wrong, sir!"

"Where is my father!"

While they were receiving treatment, a commotion suddenly broke out outside.

Worried that Mu Yunsheng might not be capable enough, Chen Shi sent for all the doctors in the city to come when he entered the manor. The masters were alarmed and, upon hearing that Gu Tingshu had been poisoned, they all got up and rushed over.

"Go and stop them."

Without pausing for a moment, Mu Yunsheng gave a deep command.

Chen Shi nodded and left the clinic, closing the door behind him.

Turning around, I saw Li Qinghan, the second madam, the third madam, and some young masters and ladies walking towards me with anxious expressions.

"Chen Shi! What exactly happened?!"

"How could you say the master has been poisoned!"

Upon arriving, a group of people surrounded Chen Shi and launched into a stern interrogation.

"Miss Mu is treating the master's poison. Please keep your voices down and don't disturb him."

Chen Shi, with a serious expression, gave a few words of advice in a deep voice.

"How could my father have been poisoned! Chen Shi, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Gu Chenglie opened his eyes wide and was about to pull Chen Shi away.

"Lie'er! Don't be silly!"

Li Qinghan stood to the side and reprimanded Gu Chenglie to stop.

He gave Chen Shi a meaningful look.

"That's right, don't rush, let's hear what Chen Shi has to say."

Xiao Fengxiao spoke, calming the restless crowd.

Then he glanced at Chen Shi, giving him a reassuring look.

"Yes."

Chen Shi nodded, and then recounted the events of the evening from beginning to end.

Of course, he only recounted what he had seen that evening; he didn't say anything he shouldn't have known. Furthermore, Chen Shi naturally didn't mention anything about Sun Bingyi's possible connection to the Second Madam in front of everyone.

"How could this happen..."

After hearing Chen Shi's explanation, everyone was shocked.

Sun Bingyi turned out to be a thief, and the master was poisoned and almost met his demise.

So many things happened tonight.

In their fear, they prayed to the gods and Buddhas outside the door, hoping that Gu Tingshu would be safe.

At this time, the old lady also sent Steward Hua to inquire about the situation.

The old lady was too old to be frightened, so she only told Steward Hua to go back and say that she was fine.

About half an hour later, news came from the front that Jin Bingren and the others had returned.

Kim Byung-in was seriously injured, so he ordered several of his other retainers and servants to come and question him. What they said was exactly the same as what Chen Shi said.

After that, everyone stopped suspecting him and anxiously waited outside the medicine hut. Nearly two hours later, as dawn was approaching, Mu Yunsheng finally came out of the house.

"He's alive."

He washed his hands in the stream beside him and said something casually.

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Li Qinghan felt weak and almost fell, but fortunately, the maid next to her caught her in time.

They're really dramatic.

Whether their intentions were genuine or feigned, these people offered another round of prayers and thanksgiving to the gods.

Chen Shi, standing to the side, also breathed a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, Gu Tingshu was not dead, so he would not be implicated.

There was nothing for him to do here for the time being. Li Qinghan and the others had already gone in to visit Gu Tingshu, and Chen Shi quietly withdrew.

Without taking a break, they went straight back to Sweetwater Lane.

The gate to the courtyard was unlocked. After entering the house, I saw Zhe Liu standing there.

"How is it!"

Chen Shi looked anxious and quickly asked a question.

"It's inside."

Zhe Liu said casually, glancing into the inner room.

Chen Shi strode to the door, lifted the curtain, and saw that Cui Nong was fast asleep on the bed in the inner room.

"Very good!"

Seeing Cui Nong return safely, Chen Shi finally felt relieved.