Chapter 132
Chapter 132
Eighth Master Chang was delighted to hear they could go home.
He even secretly asked Chen Daji, “Brother, we have lots of instant noodles at home.”
“If I eat an extra pot when we get back, the young master physician won’t deduct any of my merit, will he?”
Chen Daji froze. He had not expected Eighth Master Chang to still remember that.
“Don’t worry. Eat as much as you like once we’re home. Nothing will be deducted!”
“You can even eat them with spicy strips!”
Eighth Master Chang was thrilled.
To earn a little more merit, he insisted on cleaning the General’s Temple one more time before they left.
Thus, everyone was treated to another demonstration of the snakeskin cleaning rag’s efficiency.
Chen Daji seized the opportunity to give him a quiet warning.
“Eighth Master, listen. Remember this from now on.”
“When there isn’t much food, you can’t grab it. You have to let Big Brother and me eat our fill first.”
“When there’s plenty, you can eat as much as you like. It won’t cost you any merit.”
Eighth Master Chang chuckled.
“Daji, don’t try to fool me, you little bastard!”
Chen Daji’s heart jumped.
Had Eighth Master Chang seen through his petty scheme that quickly?
But Eighth Master Chang’s next words completely put his mind at ease.
“It isn’t enough for you two to eat your fill. I can only start after Hu Fei’er has eaten too.”
“Don’t think Eighth Master can’t tell. In the young master physician’s heart, Fei’er is far more important than you!”
“If you don’t believe me, the two of you can slit your throats together.”
“See who the young master physician saves first!”
Chen Daji did not argue, mostly because there was no argument he could make!
If Li Yun and Hua Jiunan ever slit their throats at the same time, he would definitely save Li Yun first…
Alas, such was brotherly loyalty and the willingness to lay down one’s life for a friend: neither survived the slightest test.
Once the cleaning was complete, Eighth Master Chang again took on his heavy responsibilities as transportation and driver. Carrying Hua Jiunan and Chen Daji, he raced home.
They had only just entered the courtyard, and Eighth Master Chang had not yet asked for cooked instant noodles with spicy strips, when he suddenly sensed Deaf Granny calling him to possess her.
Now, let us shift to Deaf Granny’s side of the story.
While “Shopkeeper Liu” clutched his head and screamed, Deaf Granny hurriedly called to Zhao Aiguo.
“Aiguo, kick the door open! We need to get out of here now!”
Zhao Aiguo obeyed immediately.
With one tremendous kick, he knocked down half the door.
Warm sunlight fell across “Shopkeeper Liu.” Amid a loud sizzling, waves of black smoke rose from his body.
“Shopkeeper Liu” howled and crawled toward the inner room.
Seizing the chance, Deaf Granny lifted Liu Meina into her arms and stamped one foot against the ground three times.
“We invite Eighth Master Chang!”
The phantom of a gigantic serpent instantly appeared above Deaf Granny’s head.
After descending, Eighth Master Chang did not hesitate for even half a second. By pure instinct, he transformed into a whirlwind, swept up Deaf Granny and Zhao Aiguo, and fled for home.
Deaf Granny spoke with a cheerful smile.
“Eighth Master, you truly understand this old woman. You guessed that I invited you because I needed to escape with my life.”
Eighth Master Chang looked immensely pleased with himself.
“Naturally!”
“Besides, what else would you invite me for?”
“If you wanted someone for a fight, wouldn’t anyone be a better choice than me…?”
Dear readers, if you ever wondered what true self-awareness looked like, Eighth Master Chang was a shining example!
A moment later, Eighth Master Chang deposited Deaf Granny, Zhao Aiguo, and Liu Meina safely in the middle of the courtyard. Then he looked expectantly at Hua Jiunan.
His eyes plainly said, *I rendered outstanding service this time. Hurry up and praise me.*
Painfully shy by nature, Liu Meina grew nervous amid the unfamiliar people and surroundings.
Clutching Deaf Granny’s hand, she asked in a tearful voice, “Granny Deaf, what exactly happened to my grandfather?”
“He… he isn’t going to die, is he?”
Deaf Granny sighed softly, at a loss for how to answer the poor, unfortunate child.
Hu Fei’er was quick-witted and deeply considerate of others.
Although she did not know exactly what had happened, she went to Liu Meina and gently took her hand.
“Little Sister, don’t let your thoughts run wild. Grandma will naturally see justice done for you.”
Hu Fei’er’s voice filled Liu Meina with warmth and reassurance.
She wiped her tears and nodded gently.
Deaf Granny knew there were things she could not say openly while Liu Meina was present.
So Hu Fei’er led the girl into the house, where the two began sharing private confidences.
Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Chen Daji immediately asked, “Grandma, where did you just go?”
“Who’s that weepy little stick of firewood? Where’d you pick her up?”
“Her butt is tiny. She probably won’t be able to give birth to sons in the future…”
Deaf Granny laughed and scolded him.
“You little wretch, can you ever behave properly?”
“All day long, your head is filled with this ridiculous nonsense!”