CHAPTER 849: CHAPTER 825: ESCAPE

Number nine shouted anxiously, "Sis, number ten is going to escape, quickly follow it!"

A red flame suddenly flew out of the volcano’s mouth, tracing an arc and instantly disappearing.

"Number nine, you’re crazy, I’m not going back!"

A furious voice roared, as if the space-time in front of them was torn apart.

Immediately, Jiang Xiaoxiao was thrown forward involuntarily, her vision blurred, and the feeling of weightlessness returned.

Liu Jian watched in horror as Jiang Xiaoxiao fell headfirst into the volcano’s opening, directly into it.

He had no time to react, just watched as Jiang Xiaoxiao was swallowed by the flames.

"Doctor Jiang!"

The piercing cry echoed through the sky.

...

Jiang Xiaoxiao opened her eyes.

Now, she’s a new person; her cloak, mask, dagger are all gone.

Her long hair has been cut short, she wears plain glasses, carries a backpack, and is dressed simply. In an ordinary person’s eyes, she looks like a regular college student.

There’s nothing dazzling about her.

No information about the Red Flame Battlefield either.

It feels like she’s returned to her own world.

"Sis, there’s no choice. I’ve made some changes for you. This place is West City, a secluded external world almost parallel to yours. You’re still Jiang Xiaoxiao. Number ten is hiding here, and you’ll have to find clues on your own.

By the way, Old Mrs. Song, who passed away, had a life-saving favor with a family here. You might utilize it. I’ve already transmitted the information to you, so make sure to grasp it well."

Number nine fell silent, exhausted from chasing number ten. It’s out of energy and needs a rest.

It can’t help Jiang Xiaoxiao for the time being.

...

Three days later.

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at herself; she’s no longer Jiang Xiaoxiao, but with a new identity—Fan Xiao.

Twenty-five years old, a graduate student in medical college, here for an internship.

This city, West City, at 2,000 meters above sea level, is the most bustling city here.

Jiang Xiaoxiao... uh, no! Fan Xiao, carrying a backpack, directly arrived at the busiest street here.

She has already rented a room here.

yuan can rent a decent room.

Though it’s a bungalow, it has its own gate, a couple of rooms along with a kitchen and a toilet, avoiding the need to squeeze into public toilets, which is a very good thing.

And the landlady is an old woman.

Her sons and daughters all work elsewhere, leaving her alone here. The old woman is reluctant to leave the place where she grew up, preferring to live alone than leave her hometown.

And the arrival of Jiang Xiaoxiao naturally makes the old woman very happy.

The old woman is very kind-hearted and even helps Jiang Xiaoxiao find new bedding to lend her.

Jiang Xiaoxiao must express great gratitude to the old woman.

Help from a stranger is the greatest warmth.

Jiang Xiaoxiao specifically asked the old woman for directions to the place she wanted to go—Medicine God Street. Hearing this, the old woman eagerly explained its location, which isn’t far away, taking about half an hour by bus.

Jiang Xiaoxiao sets out today.

Holding the Jade Pendant, she arrives in front of the huge Medicine God Street sign.

Under the glaring sun, Medicine God Street looks like a paradisiacal wonderland.

The whole street is a commercial street, filled with diverse people, including many foreigners with blonde hair and blue eyes, and even veiled women, surprisingly showcasing cultural inclusivity.

Standing in front of a small shop.

It’s so small.

If Jiang Xiaoxiao hadn’t checked repeatedly, she would’ve thought she had entered the wrong place.

Is this really a business?

The tiny storefront can only accommodate one person.

A wooden counter exuding antiquity, behind which is a cabinet with a few drawers, emitting a faint medicinal scent.

In front of the wooden counter is just one wooden chair, and behind it, a young man with feet propped up on the counter, engrossed in a beauty magazine.

Jiang Xiaoxiao muttered, is this the Hao family?

Is this the result of unfilial descendants, causing the Hao family to decline to this extent?

But whether it works or not, she has no choice.

Her only connection is this Jade Pendant from the Hao family.

Whether she can access the ancient medical world families depends on the Hao family.

Number nine told her that even if it merged with number ten, a medicine would be needed to nurture and awaken Song Moting.

That’s the Rejuvenation Pill.

This world isn’t the future, but it’s a world with powerful ancient medical skills.

The ancient medicine here is entirely genuine compared to the apocalyptic world’s ancient medicine.

It’s authentic ancient medicine from a traditional Chinese medicine family.

Before Jiang Xiaoxiao could say hello, an elderly man with white hair walked over and crashed into Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Then fell to the ground, mouth frothing.

Five large and strong men rushed out, surrounding Jiang Xiaoxiao menacingly.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s heart sank, what’s going on?

"What are you doing? You knocked down my master, didn’t see he’s elderly? Pay up! Pay immediately!"

A bald man glared fiercely at Jiang Xiaoxiao, reaching out.

The other four men chimed in.

"Missy, what now? Pay up, or my grandpa goes to the hospital."

Jiang Xiaoxiao felt like laughing.

On her very first day, she encounters something like this. Carrying a backpack, she looks like an out-of-town tourist, a vulnerable target for these men.

The old man, though frothing at the mouth, breathed steadily, clearly intending to extort money.

"How much are you planning to make me pay?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao asked, curious to know the figure.

"Five thousand!"

This time, Jiang Xiaoxiao really laughed.

Five thousand!

Going big.

"Five thousand? Are you sure?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s remark clearly displeased them.

"Yes, five thousand, don’t think we’re extorting you. Look at my grandpa; he’s old, with bad legs. Knocked over by you so strongly, he must have broken bones, even brain hemorrhage. Five thousand’s a bargain, we’re kind and don’t want to extort, otherwise, asking around will tell you what five thousand can do in a hospital."

The bald man’s expression suggested they were benevolent, ironically humorous.

Jiang Xiaoxiao stepped forward; she doesn’t cause trouble but won’t be extorted either.

Failure on the first step.

"Yes, the elderly are fragile and should be checked thoroughly to avoid hidden illnesses."

"Ah, little girl, you have a good heart. They’re old and need thorough checks. Five thousand is fair. Come, pay up! Ah... what are you doing?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao swiftly peeled off the old man’s beard, snatched his hat, tore off the beard, and grabbed his wig.

Onlookers were stunned.

"Haha..."

"Young man, you’re really not decent. So young, why not do something better, instead of shaming West City!"

"Exactly, healthy with full limbs, why extort a young girl!"

The crowd unanimously criticized.

Before them stood a young man, exposed.

He quickly stood up from the ground.

Face flushed with anger and shame.

"What’re you doing?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao smirked at the young man, knowing well the bald one looks fierce, but this was the real leader.

This man was the ringleader of the bunch.

"What can I do? Sir, I just helped you. Now, you’re lively, jumping up like a carp, clearly healthy, so I’m relieved. No need for even 50 cents."

Jiang Xiaoxiao got ready to leave.

The young man reached out and blocked Jiang Xiaoxiao.

"Little girl, letting you go like this—how will I, Fan Jinkui, face life?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao paused.

Is this headed for a physical altercation?

She turned back, quietly staring at Fan Jinkui.

Fan Jinkui shivered under her gaze; what’s with those eyes?

This made him anxious.

Gritted his teeth, clenching fists.

"If you don’t leave money today, you won’t go! Five hundred!"

Knowing five thousand was irrational, five hundred seemed acceptable.

Jiang Xiaoxiao pursed her lips, "Brother, not a penny."

Persisting the bad trend.

So many watching, surely the man wouldn’t dare commit violence in public?

Number nine mentioned, while this area’s unruly, law prevails some control.

Heard the Medicine God Association runs this area.

The law is quite advanced, emphasizing freedom, democracy, equality, and harmony.

Surely someone would intervene.