The male supporting character was actually myself.

With the sun high in the sky and the sun shining brightly, Wen Menglong stood in the pavilion atop the mountain, enjoying the sea breeze on his face. He exclaimed excitedly, "The horizon where the sea meets the sky is so beautiful! I should have gotten up earlier to watch the sunrise instead of sleeping in!"

Jiang Chen followed behind him, now dressed in a light blue, elegant outfit, still looking like a noble young master. Holding a paper fan and with his hands behind his back, he smiled and said, "If you like, stay on the island for another night and get up early tomorrow to watch the sunrise."

Wen Menglong shook his head with a hint of regret and said with a wry smile, "That won't do. Even though I'm an adult, my older sister is very protective of me. If I don't return soon, she'll worry. I'll be heading home this afternoon. What are your plans, Brother Jiang?"

"I just went out for a walk to clear my head, and I have no other requests. Since you are going back to Linzhou Prefecture, I will ride with you and keep you company."

"That's wonderful!" Wen Menglong clapped his hands with delight and laughed, "If Brother Jiang has time, why don't you come home with me? My elder sister and brother-in-law are both cheerful and love making friends. They would be very happy if I brought Brother Jiang home as a guest!"

Jiang Chen politely declined, but the other party insisted on inviting him.

After some back and forth, he had no choice but to reluctantly agree, promising that if he wanted to settle down in Linzhou Prefecture, he would definitely buy a courtyard house nearby so that the two, who felt they had known each other for a long time, could meet often and talk late into the night by candlelight.

Happy times always fly by, and before we knew it, it was time to head back in the afternoon.

This time, Jiang Chen, who was very wealthy, paid for the ship, and Wen Menglong benefited from it. The two of them boarded a luxury merchant ship and sailed downstream towards Liuyun Port, where he lived.

Unable to find Jiang Chen anywhere, Liu Ying, who was waiting in the nearby waters, was searching among the many returning ships when suddenly her eyes lit up. "Hey? Isn't that Brother Chen?"

Jiang Chen, now in human form, was sitting at the bow of a boat with a handsome young scholar, enjoying tea and the scenery. The two were chatting and laughing, seemingly unaware that they were being watched by a little mermaid in the distance.

"Could that person be the reincarnation of Lian Yunshang's savior? He's quite good-looking, but I wonder what his character is like. I never noticed before, but Brother Chen seems to know how to interact with humans. How did he become so familiar with him so quickly?" Liu Ying was full of doubts. Seeing the other party's boat speeding away into the distance, she hurriedly plunged into the water to catch up as fast as she could.

She followed him ashore from Liuyun Port, transforming into a human girl and chasing after him towards the vicinity of Wen Menglong's house.

Wen Menglong still lives at his sister's house. His brother-in-law, being a constable in the county government, naturally lives close to the government office so he can be there whenever needed.

"This is Hegui Lane. My sister and brother-in-law moved here after they got married." Wen Menglong said somewhat embarrassedly, "I am ashamed that I have not yet been able to start my own family and career. I am still living with my sister for the time being."

I've already made up my mind. Once I've thoroughly mastered my medical skills, I'll find a renowned doctor to apprentice under, so I won't have to burden my sister and brother-in-law with every meal, clothing, and lodging."

Jiang Chen surveyed the quiet courtyards nearby. It was clear that the residents in this area were all moderately wealthy, much better off than the ordinary families he had seen along the way.

Although it lacks magnificent carved beams and painted rafters, the two courtyards with a small pond and garden are quiet, comfortable, and suitable for living.

“Brother Jiang, if you want to settle down in Linzhou Prefecture, I highly recommend this area.” Wen Menglong continued enthusiastically, “It’s close to the county government office, and there are many constables living around, so you don’t need to worry about security.”

"Going out that way leads to a bustling main street, where it's convenient to buy anything you want..."

Listening to his introduction, Jiang Chen spread his divine sense to explore the surroundings. Sure enough, there was a sign for sale at No. 6 Jiyu Lane. The courtyard was not very big, but it was fully functional. In particular, there was a lush camphor tree in the front yard, which was perfect for sitting under the shade of the tree and reading by candlelight at night.

“What you say is true, brother. This place is indeed a treasure and a good place to live.” He invited with a smile, “Anyway, I am all alone. Since you have already bought property in Linzhou Prefecture and do not want to continue to bother your sister’s family, why don’t you move in and live with me?”

Let's find a suitable courtyard to stay in, where we can discuss worldly affairs together every day; you can read medical books and I can read the classics, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Upon hearing this, Wen Menglong felt a surge of longing and quickly bowed, saying, "If Brother Jiang is willing to rent me a room, I would naturally be happy to study with you!"

Although my sister's house is spacious and I can live comfortably, I am already an adult male, and it would be inconvenient for me to continue living in their house.

Unfortunately, he had not yet established a business and had no income, so where would he get the money to buy a house and start his own household?

If Brother Jiang were to purchase a courtyard here, and I were to borrow a few taels of silver from my brother-in-law to rent it, that would be excellent! Once I find a suitable master to learn medicine from, it won't be long before I can support myself.

"Why are we talking about renting a place? Money is just an external thing, you don't need to be so concerned about it. On the contrary, I should thank you for helping me find such a comfortable place to live. Now that we brothers are together, I won't be too lonely."

Jiang Chen wasn't short of money, so he generously waived the rent for him and planned to find a reliable doctor to pave the way for him and completely lock him in, so as not to give Lian Yunshang any more opportunities.

I went with Wen Menglong to Wen Mengjiao's house. Although there were no maids and Wen Mengjiao had to do everything herself, it didn't stop her from managing the household very well.

The front yard is planted with various flowers and vegetables; the back yard is used to raise chickens and ducks, creating a romantic yet down-to-earth atmosphere.

Seeing her usually introverted and unsociable younger brother return from his trip with a handsome young man, Wen Mengjiao was naturally delighted. On the other hand, her brother-in-law, Li Chuanxing, with a professional mindset, questioned Jiang Chen carefully for a while. Seeing that he answered fluently and without any mistakes, he was relieved and treated him warmly.

After having a home-cooked meal that evening, Jiang Chen settled into a guest room. The next morning, he asked a dental clinic to find a suitable courtyard house.

That same day, Jiang Chen and Wen Menglong bought No. 6 Jiyu Lane and, after a large-scale shopping spree, moved into their new home.

Meanwhile, a pharmacy in Linzhou Prefecture became famous, attracting a constant stream of patients and customers.

Even more curious young people rushed to watch, simply because the owners of this newly opened pharmacy were two unmarried women! Although this era was relatively open-minded and there were many unmarried women running businesses such as embroidery shops, it was rare to see them open a pharmacy in public and both of them being beautiful.

"Sister, there are a lot of people gathered outside, waiting to see you without going to the doctor or getting any medicine."

Wearing a pink dress and with her hair styled in an elegant updo, Ye Bicheng, a pretty girl of about fourteen or fifteen years old, looked outside, pouted, and muttered under her breath with some dissatisfaction, "These people are so annoying! They just think that because we sisters don't have men to rely on, they spout nonsense and have no manners at all."

Ye Qingyun, who was putting on her makeup and inserting a jade hairpin into her dark hair, looked at herself in the mirror. Upon hearing this, she said nonchalantly, "Let them look. It's not like we sisters are anything to be ashamed of."

You shouldn't always worry about those trivial things. Just focus on learning medicine from your sister. Even learning just a little bit will be incredibly beneficial.

Whether I settle down and start a family or dedicate myself to healing the sick, I'll show the world that we women are in no way inferior to men!

Ye Bicheng quickly nodded and replied, "I know! Sister, I will definitely study hard with you!"

After finishing her makeup and dressing, Ye Qingyun glanced out through the latticed window and couldn't help but wonder: It's strange, I clearly calculated that there was an opportunity here, so why hasn't there been any movement yet?

Could it be that my momentary act of kindness in buying this poor, helpless little girl has disrupted the will of Heaven?

Chapter Seventeen: Who is the Visitor?

Ever since she suddenly sensed a dramatic change in the fortunes of the world, the goddess Qingyun calculated and discovered that the laws of heaven and earth had changed in many ways in accordance with it.

However, she happened to have a sudden surge of worldly desires and wanted to go down to the mortal world to experience something. Through divination, she glimpsed a glimpse of heavenly secrets and learned that there would be a great opportunity in Linzhou Prefecture in the near future. So she went down to the mortal world and transformed into a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl to wait there.

Having finally come to the human world, Qingyun strolled along the bustling streets of Linzhou Prefecture with an oil-paper umbrella. She happened to see a human trafficker hawking a dirty, thin, and pitiful little girl. Feeling sorry for her, she bought her.

The girl's name was Ye Bicheng. In her early years, she was sold by her biological father to a slave trader and sold to various wealthy families as a maid. Later, due to the jealousy and rivalry among the concubines of the master, the maids who served them were implicated and either beaten or sold. As a result, Ye Bicheng fell into the hands of the slave trader again.

After Qingyun bought her, she happened to be preparing to set up a property in Linzhou Prefecture. So she took her surname, recognized her as her sister, and bought a poorly managed pharmacy that was in a hurry to be sold. She used her profound medical skills, which she had cultivated into a Taoist, to start practicing medicine and selling medicine for the people of Linzhou Prefecture.

It allows one to wait for opportunities while also accumulating good deeds and benefiting the people—a win-win situation.

It just so happened that many people in the city were suffering from coughs during the spring, and seeing a doctor and taking medicine was not very effective. However, they got a dose of medicine from Jishetang and were cured immediately after taking it. A child who had accidentally ingested rat poison and was on the verge of death was saved by the female shopkeeper's miraculous healing skills. In just two days, Jishetang Pharmacy became famous.

Furthermore, the fact that the pharmacy was run by two exceptionally beautiful women attracted even more onlookers.

"Is that Sister Qingyun? She is indeed as beautiful as a fairy! Her beauty surpasses that of all the young ladies in Linzhou Prefecture!"

"Not only is she beautiful, but her medical skills are also superb, which is truly rare."

"My younger sister, Bicheng, is also very pretty. She's clever and cheerful, and just likeable!"

"I really wonder which man will end up with these two beautiful sisters!"

"Stop daydreaming, neither of us has a chance anyway..."

…………

Ye Qingyun came out of the back hall and sat down, immediately attracting a crowd of onlookers who whispered among themselves;

Ye Bicheng sat next to his sister, waiting to learn carefully how to take a pulse, make a diagnosis, and prescribe medicine.

The pharmacy staff were busy maintaining order, allowing patients who needed medical care to enter the store in order. Early in the morning, Jishetang was bustling with people and vehicles, with countless people coming to seek medical treatment and medicine.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen was meditating and cultivating in his bedroom.

"Sizzle~ Sizzle~"

He vaguely heard the sound of something being dragged on the ground coming from the front yard, and he suddenly opened his eyes, his heart filled with alarm.

This is land, not the deep sea, and as a minor sea god, Jiang Chen's inherited abilities from the original owner aren't particularly strong. Especially in this rather chaotic mission world, who knows if some kind of spirit or monster not described in the script might be living nearby?

He cautiously dispatched a Horcrux to investigate.

Wen Menglong was still fast asleep in the next room. There was nothing unusual in the room, so it shouldn't be aimed at him.

The front yard was deserted, and the dragging sound had disappeared. Judging from the scene reflected by the Horcrux, the fallen leaves in the yard showed obvious signs of being disturbed.

"Strange? What kind of spirit is it, and where has it gone?"

Mingming dispatched the Soul Weapon as soon as he heard the sound, but he took a detour to check on Wen Menglong's condition. How come he could not be seen when he got to the front yard?

After waiting a while, Jiang Chen went through the entire courtyard and found nothing unusual. He then put away his soul weapon, calmed his mind, and continued his breathing exercises.

"Splash! Splash!"

This time it was the sound of water splashing softly!

It appeared in the front yard again!

"Who dares to be so presumptuous before me?" Jiang Chen transformed into a light blue streak and instantly flew to the front yard. He twirled his ice-water sword and pressed it against the other party's back. "Who goes there?"

Clang!

The gourd, split open, fell to the ground as a water ladle, splashing a large amount of water.

The man in the blue-gray robe trembled with fear, slowly turned around, and knelt down with a thud. "Lord Sea God, please calm your anger. This little demon is grateful for your help. Seeing that you transformed into a mortal and had no servants by your side, I thought I could do something within my power."

So, isn't it early in the morning when the courtyard should be swept? I thought I'd help you sweep the courtyard.

I only swept it a couple of times and found that the dry weather made it easy for dust to rise, so I went to the well and got some water, sprinkled it with water first, and then swept it clean..."

Jiang Chen: (。-＿-。)

It turned out to be an honest clam spirit. He put away the water sword and told him to get up, then frowned slightly and asked, "How did you know I was here?"

"My Lord Sea God, please be wise. This humble demon possesses a skill to locate people by discerning their aura. The day you helped me seek justice, I had just returned to my cave when the Merfolk sent people to apologize and present me with many treasures."

The little demon knew that one should not be too greedy as a demon. Now that he had obtained the elixir of immortality from the god, how could he accept such a precious gift?

But I didn't know the exact location of the mermaid clan. Thinking of handing the treasure over to the Sea God, I dared to follow the faint trace of your presence. Seeing you transformed into a mortal, I worried I might ruin your plans and dared not approach. I only intended to find something to do, but I didn't expect to disturb your peace. I am truly ashamed.

As he spoke, he hurriedly pulled out a huge seashell from his pocket, and when he opened it, there were indeed several glittering treasures inside.

"These were all sent by the merfolk. There are various pills to improve cultivation speed and heal injuries, as well as a fine and handy weapon. The most precious thing is this golden feather shell. Every day when you open it, there will be a large, round, high-quality pearl inside!"

Jiang Chen picked them up and looked at them one by one, then couldn't help but laugh and said, "These are roughly enough to offset the value of a single elixir. This is a gift to appease you, just accept it and don't be polite with them."

If the merfolk hadn't allowed their people to act recklessly, you wouldn't have had to run around crying and complaining. Consider it compensation for their emotional distress.

Take the elixirs as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications; the weapons are of good quality and can provide you with considerable assistance.

As for the golden shells, getting one fine pearl every day is a good way to accumulate some wealth for yourself, so keep them.

The clam spirit naturally didn't understand what compensation for emotional distress was, but since the sea god had said so, he couldn't refuse any longer and had no choice but to close the shell and put it into his bosom.

"You..." Jiang Chen looked down at a bucket of water and a water ladle that had fallen to the ground, and then realized that he had been fetching water from the well when the soul weapon was investigating. No wonder there was no one around.

He shook his head and sighed, "You are now a great demon of a thousand years, and I am a dignified sea god. Why should I personally sweep and clean the courtyard?"

Jiang Chen snapped his fingers with his right hand, and the clutter and fallen leaves in the courtyard were instantly swept away by a gentle breeze, leaving everything clean and tidy. In just a few breaths, the windows were spotless and the kitchen stove was even burning brightly.

Clam essence: (;?Д?i|!)

"I'm so sorry, Lord Sea God!" He hurriedly bowed and said, "It was a misunderstanding! I thought you were undergoing some kind of mortal training and couldn't use your magic, so... I'm really sorry! I won't be so reckless again! Lord Sea God, please feel free to ask if there's anything I can do to help you. I'll go through fire and water for you!"

Jiang Chen: ...