Chapter 14 Gathering Wool Zhao Erniu looked at the soldier and said in a trembling voice, "Brother, don't trust him. He is not a good person." "I think he is a good guy. Not only is he fair-skinned, but he also has a pretty face. I like him. Do I need you to teach me how to do things?" The soldier glared at Zhao Erniu and cursed him. Zhao Erniu didn't dare to say anything else and could only shut his mouth angrily. The soldier helped Gu Chan up from the ground and asked gently, "I want to ask you, did you sell a spiritual herb Bauhinia sanguinea at Kaiyuan Pharmacy this morning, and gave half of it to the shopkeeper Zhou Dachuan?" "Yes! Brother Bingzu, how did you know?" Gu Chan was surprised. When she left in the morning, she had already agreed to cooperate with the fat and big-eared shopkeeper Zhou Dachuan. It stands to reason that a shrewd businessman like Zhou Dachuan would definitely keep the secrets of his partners, but now that the soldiers came to find her, this is obviously abnormal. Could it be that Zhou Dachuan had cheated her? The soldier explained, "My wife has contracted a strange disease and urgently needs a magical herb to cure her. This morning you sold Zhou Dachuan the magical herb, and he has already sent it to the county government. But the doctor said that just one magical herb is not enough to completely cure my wife, so my master specifically asked me to come to you two, hoping that you can send more magical herbs to the county government." "So that's how it is!" Gu Chan was relieved, and her uneasy heart finally calmed down.
As long as Zhou Dachuan doesn't betray her, it will be a hundred benefits for her and no harm. And now, as long as the county magistrate needs her help, the situation is completely in her favor. Thinking of this, Gu Chan immediately smiled and said, "So, brother Bingzu, are you going to take me as your younger brother?" "Of course I recognize you as my brother. If you can send more spiritual herbs and cure our lady, you will be able to eat and drink delicious food. I am eager to be your brother!" "Okay, big brother, please accept my greetings." Gu Chan said, and immediately knelt on one knee, imitating the ancient etiquette and clasping his fists to his big brother. The soldier happily reached out his hand and helped her up from the ground. Zhao Erniu and the other three who were kneeling on the ground were completely dumbfounded. Unexpectedly, Gu Chan, the elder brother, really recognized him. Although the position of the soldier in front of him was not very high, he was still a member of the county government! The county magistrate could send him to deliver the message in person, so he must be trusted by the county magistrate. Even if Gu Chan doesn't say that she is hugging a thigh, at least she is hugging a calf! How can you not make them feel uncomfortable? Gu Chan stood up straight, her eyes rolled, "Brother, there is no problem with sending the spiritual herbs, but I have already cooperated with the shopkeeper, I can't take all the credit alone, right? In the future, if I get spiritual herbs, I will send them to Kaiyuan Pharmacy as soon as possible." "You are worthy of being my brother. Your behavior is admirable." "Thank you for the compliment, big brother." Gu Chan said with a smile. The soldier turned to look at Zhao Erniu and the other three, "Brother, I'll make the decision for you today. You should give each of them a slap in the face and forget about it today. Otherwise, you will see each other frequently in the future and become enemies." "I have no problem at all! I just don't know if they are happy to be subjected to it." Gu Chan pouted at Zhao Erniu and the other three. The soldier glared at them fiercely. Zhao Erniu quickly apologized with a smile, "I'm willing to accept the slap. Let's forget about today's matter. We will still be good neighbors in the future." "You are willing to accept it. I didn't force you!" "Come on! Let's fight!" Zhao Erniu suppressed his anger and shouted coldly. Without saying a word, Gu Chan walked up to the four people and secretly activated her physical skills, making her right hand as hard as an iron plate. Then, she controlled the strength of her hand, aimed at the four people's stinky faces, and slapped them hard one by one.
"Clap clap clap!" As four loud slaps were sounded, Zhao Erniu and the other three were knocked to the ground by Gu Chan. Half of their faces quickly became red and swollen, and they all screamed in pain. The soldier went up and kicked the four men a few more times before roaring, "I warn you, be polite to my brother in the future. If you dare to attack him again and delay him from finding the spiritual herbs to treat his wife, my master will definitely chop off your heads." "Yes, yes, yes. Big brother, you guys chat and we'll leave first." Zhao Erniu was so scared that he kept responding. Then he turned over and got up, and with his three younger brothers, he rushed out of the door and quickly escaped. Gu Chan and the other two laughed out loud as they watched, and their mood instantly improved. The soldier reached out and patted Gu Chan on the right shoulder, "Little brother, I can help you temporarily, but I can't help you forever. You'd better be careful in the future. These days, everywhere is not peaceful, let alone in a small village like this. You should learn more martial arts to avoid being bullied." "I understand, big brother. I will definitely keep fit in the future." "Then I'm leaving. Remember, Madam needs a spiritual herb every three days. Just find one and send it to her. Otherwise, if you delay Madam's treatment, Master will still chop off your head." Just as the soldier finished speaking, before Gu Chan could react, Zhang Wanshan, who was standing behind him, suddenly felt his legs go limp and he sat down on the ground with lifeless eyes. He looked horrible, as if he had lost his soul. Gu Chan was startled, and hurried over to squat down and support him and asked, "Grandpa, what's wrong with you? Is the injury you just suffered too serious?" "No, no... kid! Why are you so silly and still so happy here! Do you know that the county magistrate wants to kill you?" Zhang Wanshan suddenly shouted heartbreakingly, and tears fell from his eyes instantly. Gu Chan stood there in a daze, still looking a little confused. The soldier shook his head and sighed, "Little brother, since you have received the official order, your mission is complete. I will go back and report to the master first. You should take good care of your grandfather! I also hope that you will have good luck and can send a magical herb to the county government every three days in the future." “……”Gu Chan! The soldier turned and walked out of the gate, jumped on his horse and rode away. At this time, the little boy standing next to Zhang Wanshan spoke up, "In our Tiancang country, spiritual herbs are very precious. Not only are they hard to find, but they are also guarded by spiritual beasts. It would be extremely lucky for ordinary people like us to find one. How can we deliver one to the government office in three days?" "Yes, kid. The county magistrate is planning to take the spiritual herbs from you for free. He doesn't treat us as human beings at all! You'd better run away! If he blames you later, grandpa will be beheaded." Zhang Wanshan burst into tears. Gu Chan reacted immediately and understood instantly. Dry! She just thought that the county magistrate sent someone here by coincidence to solve her troubles. But now she realized that the person who came was a big trouble. The funny thing was that she was still thinking about currying favor with the government! Anyway, to put it simply! The county magistrate planned to fleece her, but if he failed to do so, she would be beheaded at any time. (End of this chapter)