Dragon Xingyun accompanied his grandfather to Zhuxi Village this time, bringing no one else. They drove back themselves.
On the way back, both were excited. After all, their trip was not in vain. Not only did they achieve a breakthrough with the help of the peerless expert, but their strength also increased severalfold.
In addition, they obtained a large bottle of energy pills and nearly two bottles of happy wine.
"Xingyun, did you notice that our master seems to be particularly interested in ginseng?"
Long Xiaotian said to his grandson on the road, "As far as I know, since Jiang Feijiao became the head of the Northern Branch, he has been plundering and seizing through various means over the years. He obtained three thousand-year-old ginsengs and has kept them at home."
"When we return this time, we will use the happy wine our master gave us to condition our internal power, then challenge Jiang Feijiao, strive to reclaim the position of branch head in one fell swoop, and get those three thousand-year-old ginsengs to present to our master!"
Hearing this, Long Xingyun looked eager to try and said excitedly, "Okay, Grandpa, I'll listen to you. The position of the head of the Northern Branch of the Hidden Aristocratic Families was originally yours, and now it's time for us to get it back."
"Besides, this Jiang Feijiao has always been domineering, and many hidden aristocratic families can't stand it. When we challenge him, no one will come forward to help him!"
Long Xiaotian nodded and smiled, "Eliminating this tumor of the martial world is what the people want. This is also thanks to the master's guidance, otherwise, we wouldn't even dare to think of challenging Jiang Feijiao!"
"Xingyun, you were foolish and brave at that time to dare to provoke the master in Zhuxi Village. Fortunately, he is a person who walks on clouds and has a broad mind, otherwise, ten Dragon Xingyuns would have died!"
Hearing his grandfather say this, Long Xingyun also felt a chill of fear, and a cold sweat broke out all over his body.
A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit!
One must be cautious in life from now on!
If it weren't for encountering Cheng Xiaofan, what would have happened if it were someone else?
He didn't dare to think about it!
"Grandpa, you're right!"
Long Xingyun took a deep breath, "It is truly the blessing of my past life to meet a benefactor like Master in this life!"
"No matter what, my life from now on belongs to Master!"
Long Xiaotian nodded approvingly and said, "What you said is right. When we are people, the first thing we should learn is to repay kindness!"
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When Cheng Xiaofan emerged from the spatial realm, it was already noon.
On his way home, he received a call. He took out his phone and saw it was from Lin Xiaoxiao of the town's agricultural technology station.
They had not been in contact since he bought radish seeds from Lin Xiaoxiao last time.
He had exchanged this phone number when he bought the seeds.
After all, they were classmates from junior high school, so Cheng Xiaofan quickly pressed the answer button and asked with a smile, "Old classmate, why are you calling me?"
Unexpectedly, a loud cry came from the other end of the phone.
Cheng Xiaofan was startled and asked, "Xiaoxiao, what happened?"
Lin Xiaoxiao choked, "My mother suddenly lost the use of her legs while cooking at home. She was sent to the town hospital, and the doctor said they couldn't treat her and needed to transfer her to a large hospital in another city."
"My family's financial situation is already not good, how can we afford treatment at a large hospital in another city? And the doctor said my mother's illness is very complicated, and even if sent to a large hospital elsewhere, it might not be effective!"
"Xiaofan, I heard you can cure people, and I want to ask you to come and take a look!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan said, "Where is your mother now?"
Lin Xiaoxiao replied, "My mother is lying at home right now. When we were studying, you came to my house to play, and my home is still in the old place!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Xiaoxiao, don't worry, I'll rush over to take a look right away!"
This noon, he had originally promised his mother to stay home and have lunch with Bai Yiling. It seemed he would have to break the engagement. After hanging up Lin Xiaoxiao's call, he immediately called his mother and told her that he was going to the town.
Fortunately, Miao Xiuhua was very understanding and readily agreed.
Cheng Xiaofan rode his motorcycle and soon arrived in town. He turned and headed towards the old street.
This old street was paved with bluestone slabs, and on both sides were old houses dating back almost a hundred years. The houses were of brick and wood structure, with upturned eaves and corners, and weeds grew in the gaps between the tiles.
More than half of the residents who used to live here had moved away. Those who could stay generally had poor living conditions.
Originally, this place was to be demolished and rebuilt, but the report was sent to the relevant district departments, and they did not agree, saying that this place was a historical residence with specific value and should be preserved intact.
Later, it was heard that funds would be allocated from above to repair this old street, but the news spread for a while and then disappeared.
Cheng Xiaofan, relying on his memory, turned into a small alley not long after driving into the old street.
He hadn't driven far when he saw Lin Xiaoxiao standing in front of a dilapidated old house, waving at him.
Lin Xiaoxiao was beautiful, a typical girl from a Jiangnan water town, with a slender figure and hair cascading to her waist. Standing in front of the old house, she had a certain sense of solemnity.
Back in junior high school, Cheng Xiaofan had once had feelings for her.
But due to his family's dire poverty, those feelings, as time passed, had vanished like a wisp of smoke, leaving no trace.
The scene before him suddenly evoked a fallen leaf in his memory.
Instantly, Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but shake his head, thinking that he was indeed young and foolish back then!
Upon reaching Lin Xiaoxiao and seeing her eyes were red and swollen, he quickly comforted her, "Xiaoxiao, don't be sad. Crying won't help now that things have happened."
Cheng Xiaofan had some understanding of Lin Xiaoxiao's family situation.
He knew she had a father who was a bricklayer. He fell from a height while building a house for someone a few years ago, breaking both his legs. To treat his legs, he incurred a heavy debt.
It was heard that her father passed away last year.
Now, her mother, who had been unemployed, suddenly became paralyzed and bedridden. This was indeed a severe blow to Lin Xiaoxiao.
Entering the house, Cheng Xiaofan followed Lin Xiaoxiao to the bedroom.
He saw Lin Xiaoxiao's mother, Lu Yufeng, lying on the bed weeping, her tears soaking the quilt.
"Xiaoxiao, I'm dragging you down, I've ruined you!"
Listening to her lamentations, Cheng Xiaofan learned that Lin Xiaoxiao had a boyfriend for three years. Hearing that her mother had become paralyzed and would likely spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair, he immediately proposed to break up with her.
Lin Xiaoxiao's family had poor financial conditions and was still in debt from her father's leg treatment. Now, with such an incident, it was easy to scare away a man with weak willpower.
"Mom, don't bring this up again. If his love for me was truly steadfast, he wouldn't have left!"
Lin Xiaoxiao wiped the tears from Lu Yufeng's face and said with a smile, "The men in the world haven't all died out. Why should I hang myself on one tree!"
She pulled Cheng Xiaofan in front of her and introduced, "Mom, this is my old classmate Cheng Xiaofan, whom I told you about. He's amazing, handsome, and capable!"
"I've heard from others that Cheng Xiaofan's medical skills are incredible. He can cure difficult and complicated diseases that doctors cannot!"