From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

Cui Nong's body trembled slightly, but she didn't make a sound, as if she had fallen asleep.

Seeing that Cui Nong did not react, after a moment, Chen Shi reached out and gently hugged her from behind.

Cui Nong moved this time, gently resting her cheek on Chen Shi's arm.

In the darkness, Chen Shi smiled and pulled Cui Nong into his arms.

A moment later, Chen Shi couldn't help but move forward a little more.

"Don't."

Cui Nong suddenly spoke, her voice barely audible.

"Injured."

Chen Shi was taken aback, only then remembering that there was still one obstacle in his path.

It was like a bucket of cold water being poured over my head, and I couldn't help but sigh softly.

Sensing Chen Shi's disappointment, Cui Nong turned around and hugged him.

"Sister Cui Nong."

As the night deepened, nestled in Cui Nong's embrace, Chen Shi suddenly felt less annoyed.

Gradually, I heard Cui Nong's even breathing beside me; she must have fallen asleep.

Gently embracing Cui Nong, feeling incredibly at ease, Chen Shi couldn't help but think to himself.

We need to get that damn key right away!

Lost in thought, I drifted off to sleep without realizing it.

The next morning, before it was fully light, Chen Shi got out of bed. He was on duty that morning and needed to get there early.

"You can sleep a little longer."

After saying something to Cui Nong, Chen Shi quickly got dressed and left the courtyard.

Cui Nong turned her head, leaned close to the spot where Chen Shi had been using her pillow, and took a deep breath. Then she simply rolled over, burying her face in the pillow, greedily inhaling Chen Shi's scent.

Chen Shi jogged all the way and arrived just as the side gate opened. He caught his breath and came to the second gate.

Good morning, Brother Chen.

Good morning, both of you.

He greeted the other two servants and began his duties for the day.

The morning passed without Chen Shi being assigned any tasks in the courtyard, so he was quite free.

After the lunch break, we went to the kitchen for lunch.

The servants of the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion were given two meals a day, but some servants were on duty in the morning and could not eat the breakfast at 7:00 AM, so the kitchen would leave some food for them to eat at noon.

The same applies to the afternoon meal; those on duty in the afternoon can wait until evening to eat.

After the meal, Chen Shi did not rest or find a place to practice his skills, but went straight to the medicine hut.

Having been here once before, I was much more familiar with the route this time.

Hidden among the bamboo groves were the same few houses. In the open space in front of the houses, Little Fairy Doctor Mu Yunsheng was picking and drying medicinal herbs.

After returning last time, Chen Shi made a special inquiry.

Unexpectedly, Mu Yunsheng had quite a background.

She was no ordinary doctor, but a martial arts practitioner with superb medical skills, known as "Little Fairy Doctor".

Out of filial piety, the Third Master went to great lengths to invite her into the Marquis's mansion so that she could prepare pills and regulate the old lady's health.

This medicine hut wasn't originally there; it was specially built to house Mu Yunsheng.

For the convenience of medicine making, the Gu family simply moved all their medicinal herbs here. If someone falls ill and comes to get medicine, Mu Yunsheng will also help treat them, making him essentially a dedicated doctor for the Jing'an Marquis's residence.

Mu Yunsheng was naturally aloof and disliked being disturbed, so there were no other servants here besides her, and she did all the work of sorting medicinal herbs by herself.

"Greetings, Miss Mu."

Upon approaching, Chen Shi greeted him politely.

Although Mu Yunsheng was not from the main family, she held a special position in the Jing'an Marquis's mansion, and her status was no less than that of the other young ladies.

"It's you."

Mu Yunsheng glanced at Chen Shi and asked a question casually.

"You're here again to ask about medicinal herbs, or to get medicine for someone else?"

"Um, I was wondering if Miss Mu could help me look at a prescription, I don't know if it would be convenient for me."

Chen Shi hesitated slightly, then simply stated his purpose directly.

Given Mu Yunsheng's personality, he actually dislikes those roundabout ways.

As he spoke, he pulled a prescription from his sleeve. It was the second prescription that the woman from the previous night had given him for practicing the Elephant King Stance.

Although he chose to trust the woman, the matter was of great importance, so it was better to be cautious. Therefore, he thought of having Mu Yunsheng take a look, at least to determine if there was any poison.

"Is it based on the prescription for 'Gelatin Blood Black Atractylodes'?"

"Exactly."

"Just leave it there for now."

Mu Yunsheng gestured to the stone table next to him and continued picking herbs.

Chen Shi placed the prescription on the table and waited quietly beside it.

After a while, Mu Yunsheng finished picking the herbs from the winnowing basket in front of him, washed his hands in the stream water drawn by a bamboo pole, and then came over to pick up the prescription.

"This prescription..."

Mu Yunsheng let out a soft exclamation and sat down at the stone table.

I poured myself a glass of water, and while drinking from the teacup, I would occasionally close my eyes and ponder it.

Judging from this, this prescription does seem to have some merit.

Mu Yunsheng probably needs to study it for a while longer. Chen Shi isn't in a hurry, since he's just waiting anyway, he might as well go to the winnowing basket next to the herbs and help pick some herbs.

It wasn't until an incense stick had burned that Mu Yunsheng got up and returned the prescription to Chen Shi.

"Non-toxic."

"Very good."

Chen Shi breathed a sigh of relief, then couldn't help but ask a question.

"Will that have any impact on my martial arts training?"

"have no idea."

"what?"

"This formula is for use with specific martial arts techniques. The specific effects will depend on the martial arts technique itself."

"Then I'll tell you about the martial arts I've practiced."

"No need."

Mu Yunsheng remained expressionless and spoke directly.

"That's your martial arts, so it's not appropriate for me to know too much. Besides, you should already know what specific effects this formula has on the martial arts you're practicing when you started learning it."

"so."

Chen Shi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

So, what the woman said that night was true. This prescription can help Xiang Wangzhuang achieve great success in breaking through the barrier.

Now that he has received Little Fairy Doctor's certification, he can finally rest easy.

"Thank you, Miss Mu."

"You're welcome."

Mu Yunsheng said casually, glancing at the herbs Chen Shi had just picked, and couldn't help but ask a question.

"You know herbs."

"I don't know many of them."

"Does he understand medical principles?"

"I've read some of it in books."

Chen Shi said in a low voice that he did indeed read it from a book, but it wasn't a proper medical book.

"If you have free time, you can come and help me out."

Mu Yunsheng nodded slightly, then suddenly spoke.

"……good."

Chen Shi was taken aback, but immediately agreed.

He was not a servant of the medicine shop and had no obligation to work, but Mu Yunsheng had helped him a great deal, so he should repay her.

This huge medicine hut is only occupied by Mu Yunsheng; he must be too busy to manage it all.

He only works half a day each day, and besides practicing his skills, he has nothing else to do. It's not a problem if he comes over to help out occasionally.

"Then I'll take my leave now."

After clarifying the situation, and seeing that Mu Yunsheng was bending over and picking herbs, completely ignoring him, Chen Shi said something and turned to leave.

I had only taken a few steps, and had not yet left the bamboo forest, when I saw a young lady walking towards me with a maid.

"Fourth Miss".

Chen Shi recognized him and quickly stepped aside, bowing his head in greeting.

"Um."

The fourth young lady casually agreed, then ignored her and skipped off to the medicine shop.

Before we even arrived, we could hear her excited shouts.

"Yun Sheng, I've come to play with you."