“What do you mean you taught yourself medicine?
The child only had some joint pain, and you managed to leave him half-paralyzed with acupuncture?”
Huo Yuhao felt like crying.
He had barely opened the clinic that morning when two people came rushing in carrying a child.
He had been confused at first, but once he asked what had happened, he was stunned.
Apparently, the child had been especially active lately and his entire leg had started aching, so they had planned to take him to a clinic for an examination.
Then the parent had a brilliant idea.
He happened to be teaching himself acupuncture, so why waste money at a clinic when he could handle it himself?
After some diligent experimentation, they had successfully paralyzed the child with only a few needles.
Seen from another perspective, that was almost impressive.
Seriously, what kind of things did he have to deal with every day?
…
“From now on, don’t stick needles into people at random.
If you really want to learn, find a clinic that offers proper training.”
“Yes, yes.
You’re absolutely right…”
Huo Yuhao had just seen them off when a young man with a thin, narrow face and short blond hair walked into the clinic.
“Hello.
What seems to be the problem?”
Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes slightly as he studied the man.
With his current perception, the man did not seem sick at all.
“I’ve had some trouble lately.
Something I was working on got ruined, and ever since then my heart’s been aching and my head hurts too.
Doctor, can you treat that?”
“Sorry, but I can’t treat psychological problems.”
Huo Yuhao could hear the malice in the man’s words and immediately sensed that he was here to cause trouble.
He had no idea why, but ignoring him seemed like the best choice.
“Don’t be like that, Doctor.
Isn’t your clinic called ‘Cure-All’?”
Chen Wen refused to let the matter drop.
Today, he wanted to see just what this doctor, who was even younger than himself, was capable of.
“‘All’ is only an approximation.
I just happen to know a little about a number of things.
Sir, you should seek someone more qualified.”
“So you really won’t examine me today?”
“What difference would it make if I did or didn’t?
Sir, you’d be better off finding someone who treats psychological problems.
Please don’t make things difficult for me.”
Huo Yuhao glanced at the fabric of Chen Wen’s clothes.
It was not something an ordinary person could afford.
And why had this man specifically come to him with such a ridiculous complaint?
Had Huo Yuhao somehow interfered with his business?
Did he run a clinic too?
“Fine!
You said it yourself.
Just you wait!”
Chen Wen slammed the door behind him and stormed off.
“Wait!”
Huo Yuhao suddenly called after him.
“What?
Scared now?
Too late.
Unless you kneel down and…”
“No.
You broke my door.
Pay for the repairs.”
Huo Yuhao cut him off and pointed at the door.
Chen Wen fell silent.
…
Seething with anger, Chen Wen paced back and forth near the entrance of a dark alley.
Originally, he had not planned to act this aggressively.
He had wanted to find some other way to make life difficult for Doctor Huo.
Not long ago, for the sake of Xu Sanshi’s Martial Soul Evolution, Chen Wen had found another girl.
She could not compare to Jiang Nannan, but she was still quite good, and both sides had eventually reached an agreement.
That meant Chen Wen had more or less completed his task.
Yet at the very last moment, Xu Sanshi had somehow gone through the wrong door, causing the Martial Soul Evolution to fail.
Who was Chen Wen supposed to blame for that?
He certainly could not blame Xu Sanshi.
So he decided to vent all his anger on Huo Yuhao instead.
Then, at the clinic just now, Huo Yuhao had left him speechless yet again.
Worse still, the brat had even demanded compensation for the broken door, completely humiliating him.
The more Chen Wen thought about it, the angrier he became.
…
At a secret location, Chen Wen hired several Soul Grandmasters around Level 20 and one Soul Elder just above Level 30.
These Soul Masters generally possessed mediocre Martial Souls and low Innate Levels.
They came from ordinary families and had almost no Cultivation resources.
Even after struggling for years, they had only barely managed to reach their current levels.
Even so, there was still an enormous gap between them and ordinary people.
No matter how mediocre a Soul Master was, they were still a Soul Master.
Ordinary people simply could not compare.
With this many people, plus their previous experience taking on jobs like this, dealing with that little brat and Jiang Nannan should be more than easy enough.
“Ambush them along the path through the woods leading back into town.
Knock them unconscious and bring them directly to me.
Once it’s done, these Gold Soul Coins are your payment.”
As he spoke, Chen Wen displayed the money pouch in his hand.
“Heh heh heh.
Such an easy job for such generous pay.
You’re truly generous, sir.
Don’t worry, we’ll get it done.”
Normally, they had to risk their lives for a small amount of money.
This time, all they had to do was deal with two children.
Rich people really did have it easy.
They had heard that Jiang Nannan was a student at Shrek Academy, but there were several of them, and Lu Renjia himself had already reached Level 30.
He did not believe they would have any trouble dealing with two inexperienced kids.
Afterward, the group disguised themselves, changed into black robes, and left.
…
“Big Brother, don’t you think there might be a catch?
Why is this job paying so much?”
“What do you know?
That’s just how rich people are.
If I had that kind of money, I’d order five at once!”
“…”
…
The sun sank toward the horizon, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow through the forest.
At the same time, Huo Yuhao and Jiang Nannan were walking side by side along the path back to the clinic.
They had just finished Cultivation, so both of them were still relaxed.
Suddenly, Huo Yuhao sensed several people crouching in the trees not far ahead.
And judging from their positions, those people seemed to be waiting for them.
“Sister Nannan, be careful.
There are people hiding in the trees ahead!”
Jiang Nannan immediately stopped and became alert.
Why would anyone be targeting her and Yuhao?
Could it be connected to that man in black from before?
Damn it.
She had dragged Xiao Yuhao into her trouble again.
Those people deserved to die!
“Let’s retreat to the clearing first.
This terrain is bad for us, Yuhao.”
“Okay.”
The two instantly turned around and ran.
“How did they notice us?!
Hurry, after them!
Don’t let our money get away!”
Lu Renjia roared, and the others immediately followed him in pursuit.
…
In the clearing, Huo Yuhao and Jiang Nannan stood back to back, surrounded by five people.
“Old Five and I will deal with Jiang Nannan.
The rest of you grab the other one and use him to threaten her!”
“Got it!”
One of them activated his Martial Soul.
A Scythe appeared in his hands as he charged straight toward them, slashing between Huo Yuhao and Jiang Nannan in an attempt to split them apart.
Jiang Nannan reacted instantly.
A pale golden light flashed as her Soft Boned Rabbit Martial Soul Possession activated.
Her First Soul Ring lit up.
“First Soul Skill: Waist Bow!”
Jiang Nannan suddenly twisted her body and sprang into the air, landing a precise kick squarely against the chest of the Soul Grandmaster who had charged forward first.
Bang!
The man did not even have time to defend himself.
With a muffled groan, he was sent flying backward and slammed heavily into a tree trunk, blood spilling from his mouth.
“She’s that strong?!
Everyone, attack together!”
Wolf claws instantly extended from Lu Renjia’s hands, wrapped in gray Soul Power as he lunged straight at Jiang Nannan.
Jiang Nannan immediately retreated and dodged, and the two entered a direct confrontation.
On the other side…
“Move aside.
Watch me.”
A Rusty Sword appeared in Xiao Chou’s hand.
As his Soul Power gathered, a reddish-brown sword aura immediately shot toward Huo Yuhao.
It looked like ordinary sword energy, but it was not quite that simple.
Through his own experimentation, Xiao Chou had discovered that wounds inflicted by his sword would continue causing unbearable pain if the victim merely bandaged them.
So he had learned to envelop his Soul Skill in rust.
As long as this attack landed, he was confident he could defeat any opponent of the same level, let alone a child.
Seeing the incoming attack, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly.
Then he drew a dagger.