138: Talisman Water

“This distinguished person is the one who came with me, standing behind me…”

Feng Yingying stood up and enthusiastically invited the person behind her forward.

“This is Taoist Master Jiang Xiu, she is the distinguished person!”

Feng Yingying said with a fervent expression, “Madam Liu, you still don't know, not long ago, after my man passed away, I also contracted that strange cold…”

“Oh dear!”

Madam Liu exclaimed, instinctively covering her mouth and nose with her hand, and took a small step backward.

“It's fine, it's fine, Madam Liu, look at my physique, where do I look like I've been sick? I've already fully recovered!”

Feng Yingying spun around and said excitedly.

“But, didn't they say this illness couldn't be cured…”

Madam Liu stammered.

“That's why I met a distinguished person! Thanks to Taoist Master Jiang Xiu, she not only cured my illness but also gave me spiritual solace!”

Feng Yingying turned her face to the other person and said.

“Taoist Master Jiang Xiu, this is Madam Liu, whom I spoke to you about.

She comes from a prominent family, is kind-hearted, and very enthusiastic, helping me a lot. You told me before that she would encounter a great tribulation, and my heart has been worried about it.

So, this time I invited you over, hoping you could help resolve Madam Liu's tribulation…”

This person pulled down her black veiled bamboo hat, revealing a gaunt old woman with a red mark on her forehead.

She looked serious, staring intently at Madam Liu.

“How pitiful…” Taoist Master Jiang Xiu shook her head and sighed, “I was not mistaken, it indicates that you will encounter great danger soon…”

“May I ask, Taoist Master, what did you see in my face?” Madam Liu felt a little flustered by her eagle-like bright eyes.

Although she was the Madam of a prominent family, she only knew needlework and household chores. Although she could roughly recognize a few characters and do some simple arithmetic, that was the extent of her abilities.

“On your Palace of Sickness, there are lines on your Mountain Root… Recently, you or your family will suffer a serious illness, which may even endanger your life…” Taoist Master Jiang Xiu said slowly with a solemn expression.

“Ah!!”

Feng Yingying cried out, saying urgently, “It wouldn't be that strange illness, would it?!”

“H-how is that possible!” Madam Liu said with a forced smile, “Look at me, I'm perfectly healthy now, how could I suddenly fall ill…”

“Madam Liu, Taoist Master Jiang Xiu also said it might not be you, but your family. Think about it, has anyone in your family complained of feeling unwell these past few days?”

“This…” Madam Liu hesitated, saying, “My Master recently said he wasn't feeling well, but after taking a few prescriptions from the doctor at 'Spring Revival Hall', he got much better…”

“Madam Liu, we are all neighbors, listen to me, that strange illness is very fierce. Once contracted, there is no cure with medicine, only one thing can treat it…”

At this moment, Taoist Master Jiang Xiu seized the opportunity to take out an exquisite white jade porcelain bottle from her bosom and said indifferently, “This is 'talisman water' specially refined by my Master, Master Danyang, it can cure all illnesses and prolong life!”

Madam Liu, being from a prominent family, might have initially been intimidated by the harmonious performance of Feng Yingying and Taoist Master Jiang Xiu, but now, she had come to her senses.

“May I ask the price of this 'talisman water'?” Madam Liu looked at Feng Yingying, who was still performing, and asked tentatively.

'I was being kind, but I was bitten back, truly helped a venomous snake!' Madam Liu cursed in her heart. She made up her mind that if it was cheap, she would buy this so-called 'talisman water' to send them away, and then sever ties with Feng Yingying.

Feng Yingying's lips moved, and she softly whispered a number. Immediately, Madam Liu's facial muscles twitched.

“Sister Yingying, I know what you mean, but how could a woman like me have all this money? Besides, isn't this just a cold? Let me discuss it with my Master first…”

Madam Liu began to refuse.

“Who in these ten miles and eight villages doesn't know that Madam Liu has the final say in her household? What is this little bit of silver? This is life-saving 'talisman water'…”

Feng Yingying pushed the porcelain bottle towards Madam Liu's embrace, and the two began to push and pull it back and forth.

Crackling sounds.

Whether on purpose or by accident, at some point during their pushing and pulling, Feng Yingying's hand inexplicably loosened, and the palm-sized, exquisite white jade porcelain bottle dropped to the ground, its yellow 'talisman water' spilling everywhere.

“You dare to desecrate the 'talisman water'!!” Taoist Master Jiang Xiu's face turned solemn, and she stood up abruptly.

The commotion here was not small, and Han Yi had naturally been observing for a long time. In fact, when Feng Yingying mentioned the term 'talisman water', he was already listening intently.

'This routine, it seems I've seen it somewhere before…'

Han Yi mused inwardly.

“Manager, come quickly and see…”

Just then, the shrewd Shopkeeper Liu hurried over, apparently also attracted by the sound of the porcelain bottle breaking.

“Madam, what happened…”

After Shopkeeper Liu arrived, he wanted to inquire about the situation first.

“Desecrating the 'talisman water', you deserve to die!”

Slap!

Taoist Master Jiang Xiu's face was as if insane, and she suddenly slapped Shopkeeper Liu across the face.

Shopkeeper Liu had been smiling and talking, wanting to ask about the situation, and never would have expected a stranger to suddenly attack him.

Although Taoist Master Jiang Xiu was just an ordinary person with some rudimentary martial arts, this slap was powerful and unexpected, making Shopkeeper Liu's ears ring and a trace of blood slowly seep from the corner of his mouth.

“You, you…”

Shopkeeper Liu was both shocked and angry, his head feeling a bit muddled. He hadn't yet figured out the situation, one hand covering his cheek, the other pointing at Taoist Master Jiang Xiu. For a moment, his mind went blank, he was at a loss, and didn't speak for a long time.

Madam Liu certainly couldn't just watch her man get hit. She took a big step forward, ready to retaliate, but Feng Yingying had already entangled her. Moreover, Feng Yingying was younger than her, so Madam Liu was subtly at a disadvantage and suffered a loss.

Taoist Master Jiang Xiu hooked her right foot, lifted a soft stool, raised it high, and was about to smash it towards Shopkeeper Liu's head.

CRACK!

A teeth-grinding sound of bones rubbing came.

“Ah!!”

A chilling scream echoed.

A tall shadow enveloped Taoist Master Jiang Xiu and Feng Yingying.

The shadow stood behind them, one hand on each, lightly gripping their swinging arms. It said nothing, made no sound, just stood there coldly.