Immortality Path: From the Blind Man at the Pharmacy-Chapter 50 - 49. After the fact

Chapter 50: 49. After the fact

Chapter 50: 49. After the fact

Three days later…

Clear skies.

During this time, everything was safe and sound.

After the ghost servant attack four days ago, everything had quieted down completely.

At noon, Song Cheng returned from the east city wall and passed an area where the wounded were being treated. He saw Madam Tong checking on each injured person, accompanied by the original physicians of the county.

Ying held a knife and followed close behind Madam Tong.

Everyone who received treatment thanked Madam Tong repeatedly.

Song Cheng leaned against an old tree, smiling.

He wasn’t naturally kind; he could be calculative and ruthless.

But seeing Madam Tong doing good deeds made him genuinely happy.

Goodness was always a precious quality.

Surely everyone hoped that the people around them were kind.

Just then, Song Cheng heard footsteps approaching from afar, heading towards him.

The young man turned his head and noticed some data.

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Looking again, he saw a fat man in a black robe, exuding an official presence.

It was County Captain Ouyang.

County Captain Ouyang looked at him from afar, raising his hand in salute.

Song Cheng understood: That night, he assisted at the north city gate; the county captain didn’t recognize him then, but he must have found out in the past few days.

So, the young man also raised his hand in greeting and approached.

The two of them got closer.

County Captain Ouyang saluted and exclaimed repeatedly: “A young hero indeed, truly remarkable!”

Song Cheng replied politely: “I am not half as accomplished as County Captain Ouyang.”

County Captain Ouyang was taken aback.

The two looked at each other.

Then they both burst into laughter.

County Captain Ouyang clicked his tongue and said: “When I first met Brother Song, why didn’t I realize he was such an extraordinary person?”

Song Cheng, now combined with An Chenyu, had money in his pocket and dared to spend on treating guests, so he smiled and said: “Well, how about having a couple of jars together?”

“Jars?” County Captain Ouyang was excited; he was tired of the wealthy men saying “have a couple of cups.”

Song Cheng confirmed: “Jars.”

“Good! There’s no rain these days; it’s daylight; nothing’s pressing now! Just perfect to have a big drink with Brother Song.” County Captain Ouyang laughed.

Then, the two of them went to the county tavern.

The tavern in the sealed city was actually half-closed; normally, the doors were shut, and businesses were conducted by “cooking ready-made food and delivering it through a window.”

But the tavern’s door would never close to County Captain Ouyang.

As County Captain Ouyang stood before it, the tightly closed door miraculously opened.

The two were invited to a private room.

The chef cooked, and the waiter delivered wine.

Yet compared to County Captain Ouyang, whether chef, manager, or waiter, their eyes were more on the young man.

Who was the person of the moment during this time?

None could compare to the son-in-law of the Ruyi Commerce Chamber An Family.

At first, they received newlywed bed sheets stained with the first blood, with even a sinister-looking old woman not knowing what to say; officials who thought Song Cheng was a puppet were in disbelief…

People on the streets had various thoughts, mostly stories of “beauty and hero.”

The hero willingly became a son-in-law for the beauty.

The beauty, for the hero, hastily held a wedding banquet during the Ghost Tide siege.

As for Madam Tong, rumors were even more exaggerated, saying she was President An’s long-lost sister, with some coming up with melodramatic plots…

People discussed these stories without malice; in fact, it was out of admiration.

Song Cheng guarded the city, turning the tide on that stormy night; Madam Tong ran around saving lives with her medical skills; Miss An defended the city and shared food…

Who wouldn’t like these three?

These were all things Song Cheng was happy to see happening.

“Hide Six Reveal Four,” the four revealed were naturally meant to gain status and reputation, which was part of the plan.

The matter with Extreme Joy World had fully made him aware that “living in seclusion in the mountains is unsustainable.”

Since that was the case, he would hide in the bustling world.

In the elegant room…

The wine jars quickly arrived at the table.

Without saying anything, the two filled their cups, and drank three rounds in succession.

Drinking, using blood energy to force it, could expel the alcohol, but without forcing it, one could also get drunk.

After drinking the three rounds, they both felt slightly relaxed.

The County Captain said: “Brother Song, my surname is Ouyang, given name Fei. A few years older than you, so I’ll address myself as your elder brother, is that alright?”

Song Cheng looked at the fat County Captain, who was at least ten years older than him, and smiled: “Of course, Brother Ouyang.”

Ouyang Fei said: “This year, though the Ghost Tide is fierce and large in scale, it will eventually retreat. After it retreats, does Brother Song have any plans?”

Song Cheng said: “I’m a son-in-law at the An Family, planning to stay with them.”

Ouyang Fei’s lips curled up, smiling: “Ah, a hero overcoming the allure of a beauty.”

Song Cheng filled his cup, also smiling: “Isn’t it so?”

They laughed and drank again.

The waiter knocked on the door, served hot dishes, and then left.

The two continued drinking, and soon a jar of strong wine was consumed.

Ouyang Fei then ordered a second jar, poured for Song Cheng, and then said in a seemingly casual way: “I’m an internal affairs disciple of White Camel Estate. What about Brother Song?”

Song Cheng said: “If I had no background, would Brother Ouyang not recognize me as a brother?”

Ouyang Fei was momentarily stunned, and fueled by the wine, suddenly smacked the table, shouting: “Nonsense! How could that be?

Putting others aside, Brother Song, you truly saved my life that night.

I, Ouyang Fei, who have been mingling in the martial arts world, would never forget such a lifesaving grace.”

After speaking, he softly said: “I mean, if Brother Song has no influence, why not let me recommend you to White Camel Estate? With Brother Song’s talents, you’ll surely be recognized by the elders or even the Estate Master and taken as a disciple.

I’ve… just done some inquiries; Brother Song’s White Snake Force is cunning, Ruyi Commerce Chamber’s Willow Brushing Force is agile, which aligns with the martial arts path of our White Camel Estate.

Brother Song learning our estate’s cultivation technique would perfectly connect without any issue.

And I, well, firstly covet the merit of recommending talents, secondly repay Brother Song’s lifesaving grace, and thirdly…”

Ouyang Fei suddenly fell silent, eyes narrowing, seemingly cautious to the utmost in choosing his words.

They both drank another cup.

Ouyang Fei slowly said: “Ten Thousand Taels.”

Song Cheng didn’t look at Ouyang Fei, just took a bite of food, naturally putting it into his mouth.

Ouyang Fei raised his eyebrows and decisively said: “It’s a misunderstanding.”

After saying this, he leaned back boldly and said: “The Five Thousand Taels are saved, after all, that was Shi Yi’s affair. Shi Yi is dead; how could it involve Brother Song’s Ruyi Commerce Chamber?

To be honest, the County Magistrate and I are not in a hurry for money, nor do we want to extort a brother’s money.

Would swapping for a good friendship be alright?”

Song Cheng filled his cup, saying: “Alright.”

He felt a slight sentiment in his heart.

Indeed, if you hid excessively, others would slight you.

With a slight display of strength, you’d earn respect, and many seemingly troublesome matters would become easily resolved.

Just like climbing a tower, many things unsolvable at the bottom, which required fighting through, would become nothing when you ascended a level. Not only nothing, but some might even help you solve them, turning trouble into no trouble.

Initially, he planned to find the County Magistrate to discuss things after a few days, but unexpectedly, there was no need to negotiate at all.

He had strength, potential, and extended goodwill; the other party reciprocated.

Seeing Song Cheng so determined, Ouyang Fei was first stunned, then greatly delighted, laughing: “Good, good, good! Excellent!”

Saying “good” six times, Ouyang Fei suddenly rose, saying: “Come, Brother Song, let’s change the place to drink.”

Song Cheng smiled: “I’ll follow Brother Ouyang’s lead.”

Ouyang Fei approached, his fat face beaming with a smile: “Mainly to bring another person along.”

Saying this, he clicked his tongue, raised his head, and said: “Go to the County Magistrate’s Mansion, and bring the County Magistrate along to drink.”