Capítulo 651: Chapter 635: Watching the excitement until it reaches one’s own family

Entering Wu City with the sunlight streaming in, a gust of wind carrying dust blew in my face, causing me to squint unconsciously. The style of the people walking the streets is somewhat different from that in Shengjing, rather outdated, yet there’s a refreshing smile on many of their faces.

“Little Taoist, we have a hometown association here as well. If you have nowhere to stay, why not join us at the association?”

Upon entering the city, the merchant group’s leader, Lu Xing, warmly invited Qin Liuxi.

Qin Liuxi had entered the city with their merchant group but was not there just for a free ride. On their way here, an escort master was accidentally bitten by a venomous snake when relieving himself. Qin Liuxi helped treat the wound and promptly applied herbs to alleviate the pain. Otherwise, the escort master, who had just married and was about to be a father, might not have survived to see his child!

Besides that, along the way of traveling for business, several people in the group experienced minor illnesses. She treated them on the spot, and some were even cured with a single acupuncture session, which was quite miraculous.

Even for herself, who frequently travels for business and often struggles with gastrointestinal and leg issues, she used acupuncture to adjust her condition and prescribed a regulation prescription.

Therefore, Lu Xing enthusiastically invited her, and if it hadn’t been for Qin Liuxi claiming to be a wandering Taoist, he would have been keen on recruiting her, having a skilled medical practitioner in the group was indeed a huge benefit.

Qin Liuxi smiled and declined: “I have a place to stay, thank you.”

Lu Xing was slightly disappointed but did not insist. Instead, he took out a small wallet and handed it over: “I don’t know if mountain Taoists only practice fasting, but since you are in the city, you might need some Silver in case of emergency. This purchase and drink also require Silver; here are a few pieces of broken Silver, take it for emergency needs.”

Qin Liuxi refused, saying: “It’s not necessary, I haven’t even paid my travel expenses, how can I take your Silver.”

“Take it,” Lu Xing stuffed the wallet into her hands, laughing heartily: “My grandson is about your age; consider this as some pocket money for the younger generation.”

“Alright then.” Qin Liuxi took out an Amulet from her sleeve and handed it to him: “This Amulet is a gift for you, good man. Blessings to the Infinite.”

Lu Xing was stunned and replied “Blessings to the Infinite.”

“You will have wealth coming to you; after this trip, head east to find treasure,” Qin Liuxi said this sentence, grabbed the wallet, waved at him, and quickly disappeared into the bustling market.

Lu Xing watched her walk away, then returned to his senses, staring at the Amulet in his hand, his eyes bright: “Head east?”

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Qin Liuxi strolled leisurely through the bustling market; it was already noon. There were quite a few people on the street, some vendors were shouting to attract business, and a whiff of spicy oil made her feel really hungry.

Qin Liuxi followed the scent and came to a small stall selling cold noodles, and said, “A serving of cold noodles, a spoonful of spicy oil, and add more sesame, peanut crumbs, and plenty of cilantro.”

“Alright, please wait a moment, dear customer,” the vendor cheerfully said.

Qin Liuxi stood with her arms folded as she watched him skillfully slice noodles, add seasonings, and mix everything. Soon, he handed her a bowl of fresh and delicious cold noodles, pointing to a small table and chair behind him.

Despite being by the roadside, Qin Liuxi didn’t mind and sat on the small wooden stool to eat. As she was eating a delicious meal, a dirty little girl in the corner stared at her, swallowing salivatingly and licking her lips.

Qin Liuxi couldn’t help but call for another bowl of cold noodles and invited the child over to eat.

The vendor glanced and frowned slightly but held back and didn’t say anything.

The little girl, sensible, ran to the corner where she had previously crouched, took an old bowl out, poured the cold noodles into it, and then returned the bowl to the vendor.

The vendor’s expression improved noticeably.

The little girl knelt down to Qin Liuxi again, kowtowed, and carefully walked away with the broken bowl in hand.

“You have good intentions, but you might as well have let her eat it on the spot. Otherwise, who knows if she would actually get to eat any once she takes it home?” the vendor said.

Qin Liuxi raised her eyebrows and replied, “You seem quite knowledgeable.”

“It’s not hard to understand. A little beggar like her, a young girl at that, how can she protect her food? Carrying a bowl of food, she’s bound to attract attention. If she encounters someone who wants to steal it, it would be better if she gave it up. If she refuses, she might suffer.”

Qin Liuxi put down her chopsticks and said, “It seems I might have inadvertently done more harm than good.”

The vendor sighed, “It’s all fate.”

After paying the bill, Qin Liuxi thought for a moment and walked in the direction of the little girl.

After passing through several alleys, Qin Liuxi heard crying. She hurried over and, sure enough, saw the little girl hugging a boy even smaller than herself, crying. Next to her, a broken bowl lay shattered on the ground with cold noodles scattered around.

Not far from the two children, a few well-dressed, bigger boys were kicking and punching another child on the ground.

One of the boys, his eyes baggy and black, his stance unsteady, said arrogantly, “Young Master is teaching these beggars a lesson, and a filthy refugee like you thinks he can be a hero and intervene? Bah! Have you seen what you’ve become? Do you think you’re still the noble son from Shengjing you once were?”

As he spoke, he kicked the man on the ground, flipping him over.

Qin Liuxi had been leaning lazily against the wall watching the fray, but when she saw the face of the person on the ground, she straightened up.

It was a bit too coincidental, watching a fight that involved someone from her own family.

The face bore too great a resemblance to Mrs. Wang’s, and combined with what the boy had said, who could it be but Qin Mingyan, that unlucky child?

“You have no capabilities yet you dare to meddle in others’ affairs. Look at you, gotten stupid from writing letters, huh?” The bully looked down at Qin Mingyan from above, with some jealousy seeing his slender fingers, “A refugee like you will hardly have a future, no need for you to hold a pen anymore.”

He stepped on that hand, his voice filled with malice, “Just crawl under me and call me ‘dad,’ and I’ll let you go!”

Qin Mingyan looked up, gritted his teeth, “In your dreams! Kill me if you will, I am at your disposal!”

“Young Master Zhou, this little refugee is provoking you.”

“Let’s teach him how to behave.”

“You’re given some face, huh!” Spurred on by his sidekicks, Young Master Zhou rubbed his foot on Qin Mingyan’s face, squinting his eyes, “I’ve changed my mind, your face is rather appealing, I bet you’d be popular at the brothel. You guys, strip his pants, let master teach him how to serve.”

The crowd immediately burst into laughter.

Qin Mingyan’s expression finally changed, revealing a fear characteristic of his age.

“You, you wouldn’t dare!”

“Watch closely to see if I dare or not, what are you waiting for, get moving!” Excited by finally seeing him scared, Young Master Zhou urged.

The crowd closed in.

“Ganging up on the fewer, this is a bit too much!” Qin Liuxi suddenly said coolly, interrupting the scene.