CHAPTER 245: CHAPTER 245: BLESSING IN DISGUISE_1

Although Dugu Zixi didn’t finish his sentence, Shen Tianxing understood what he meant.

Ruan Congjun could now be considered one of Dugu Zixi’s subordinates.

If someone wanted to frame his subordinate, would he let them get away with it?

The answer, of course, was—no!

Shen Tianxing couldn’t help but inwardly sigh for the mastermind behind the scenes, realizing that being targeted by Dugu Zixi was truly their misfortune!

After dividing the tasks with Dugu Zixi, Shen Tianxing concentrated on expelling the deathly energies that had infiltrated Elder Ruan’s body.

Once all the deathly energies were removed from Elder Ruan’s body, his complexion returned to normal, and he slowly opened his eyes.

At first, when he came around, his gaze was somewhat confused, just blankly staring at the beautiful Shen Tianxing in front of him who looked like a Little Fairy.

It took a while for him to remember what had happened before he lost consciousness, recalling the terrifying fear of being on the brink of death, and Elder Ruan quickly asked Shen Tianxing, "Young lady, was it you who saved me?"

Shen Tianxing’s beautiful eyes smiled as she nodded and replied, "Yes, Elder Ruan, how are you feeling now?"

Elder Ruan moved his mind, then his hands and legs, and after that, he briskly sat up with a swift move and stood up with ease.

Elder Ruan then circulated his inner energy within his body, and it felt as if he had just taken a powerful tonic, a Spirit Pill. His body felt unobstructed and invigorated, and he couldn’t help but laugh out loud toward Shen Tianxing, "Excellent, excellent, I feel absolutely fantastic! Not only am I free from the lingering pains and stiffness of before, but I also feel even lighter. I must thank the Little Doctor right here!"

After speaking, Elder Ruan gave a deep bow to Shen Tianxing.

Shen Tianxing didn’t dodge but received Elder Ruan’s gesture with an honest smile.

Elder Ruan’s misfortune this time had turned into a blessing since he met her.

While expelling the deathly energies, she took the opportunity to use her Spiritual Energy to heal the various hidden injuries and chronic disorders Elder Ruan had from practicing the Eagle Claw Skill over the years.

Now, his body was indeed much healthier than that of an average person in their seventies, and it would not be a problem for him to live another twenty or thirty years.

He truly had reason to thank her!

Lady Ruan and Ruan Qingguo, Ruan Congjun, and others came to their senses and hurriedly stepped forward to check on Elder Ruan.

"Elder Ruan, are you alright?"

Seeing his wife’s worried gaze, Elder Ruan held her hand and gently patted her to show his reassurance, then said softly, "Wan’er, I’m alright. I’m feeling much better now, even better than before, so don’t worry!"

"That’s great, that’s really great."

While Ruan Qingguo and Ruan Congjun greeted Elder Ruan, Lady Ruan walked up to Shen Tianxing, took her hand, and gratefully said, "Divine Doctor Shen, you truly live up to your reputation! We’re so honored that Elder Ruan could receive your help. From now on, you are a great benefactor to our Ruan Family. We’re truly so thankful!"

Shen Tianxing gently squeezed Lady Ruan’s hand, smiling warmly as she replied, "Lady Ruan, please don’t mention it. It was destiny that I could dine here on the same day as Elder Ruan, otherwise it wouldn’t have been easy to meet him like this."

Lady Ruan nodded again and again, also smiling, "Exactly, it’s destiny! Divine Doctor Shen, when you have time, please come to our home as a guest. I will cook for you myself to express our gratitude!"

Shen Tianxing, looking at Lady Ruan who was nearly seventy, quickly waved her hand and said, "How could I allow that? Lady Ruan, really, it was just a small effort on my part, you don’t need to be so polite. By the way, I have some things to attend to, so I can’t chat any longer, we’ll meet another day."

Shen Tianxing said this after noticing the people surrounding her, looking at her as if wolves had spotted meat, which scared her into quickly finding an excuse to leave.

Dugu Zixi saw Shen Tianxing slip through the crowd like an eel and quickly leave.

He also returned the Jade Pendant, which had had the deathly energy expelled, to Ruan Congjun and said seriously to Ruan Congjun, "Vice Commander Ruan, come with me, I have something to tell you."

After Dugu Zixi finished speaking, he turned and walked away.

Ruan Congjun saw Dugu Zixi’s serious expression and knew there must be something wrong. His heart shocked, he quickly informed his father and hurried to follow.

Ruan Qinghua, the second eldest of the Ruan Family, when he saw Ruan Congjun hurriedly following behind Dugu Zixi, a trace of unwillingness and resentment flickered at the bottom of his eyes.

He didn’t expect that his carefully crafted plan, aimed at killing two birds with one stone, would be ruined by that damned Dugu Zixi and Shen Tianxing!

This bastard Ruan Congjun was truly lucky, having connected with such nobles as Dugu Zixi and Shen Tianxing.

Ruan Qinghua felt as if heaven was refusing him, plotting his downfall!

Once his family’s patriarch and the eldest family came to their senses, they would certainly investigate today’s events thoroughly.

By then, it likely wouldn’t end well for his second branch.

What should he do now?

Ruan Qinghua was extremely anxious, yet, thinking of the powerful and mysterious benefactor standing behind him, encouraging him to seize power, he felt somewhat reassured.

That powerful mysterious person would definitely have a way to help him resolve this matter!

Shen Tianxing returned to their private room.

Dugu Zixi, with Ruan Congjun in tow, moved to a quiet corner nearby and informed Ruan Congjun about the seriousness of the Jade Pendant carrying death energy, instructing him to immediately start an investigation.

For both the public and private interest, this matter had to be thoroughly investigated, uncovering the origin of the Jade Pendant and whoever was behind the scenes, clearing up all the questions.

Ruan Congjun quickly took the command and left.

Only then did Dugu Zixi return to their private room.

As the host, Xiao Jiuchong was still busy handling the aftermath of the incident outside and hadn’t returned with Shen Tianxing and Dugu Zixi at the first opportunity.

As soon as Shen Tianxing saw Duan Muyan craning her neck to look back, he teased her on purpose, "Don’t bother looking anymore; your Xiao Jiuchong is still out there busy!"

A hint of shyness flashed across Duan Muyan’s face as she glared at Shen Tianxing with a mix of coquetry and annoyance, "Xiaoxing, can’t you be a bit nicer to me?"

Shen Tianxing sneered and retorted, "I’m not nice enough to you? Fine then, give me back those two big bottles of Condensed Spirit Pills!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Muyan hurriedly clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture and begged, "I was wrong, I was wrong, master, please spare me this once!"

Seeing her trying to ingratiate herself again, Shen Tianxing replied with a laugh, "Alright, this Little Fairy will spare you this time! But if it happens again, I won’t be so lenient!"

Duan Muyan nodded her head vigorously with a beaming smile, "Yes, yes, as you command, I won’t repeat the mistake!"

Dugu Junmei watched with a smile as Shen Tianxing and Duan Muyan frolicked and laughed together.

After their playful exchange had settled down, Dugu Junmei asked Shen Tianxing, "Xiaoxing, the person was saved, right?"