166: Chapter 46 Internal Injuries

"Who hit you?"

Hearing Bao Xiruo's question, Yang Tiexin pointed at Yang Kang. "Ask him yourself. I ran into him halfway back."

This was the truth. He had previously guessed that Guo Jing's injuries were caused by Yang Kang, and based on what he knew, he concluded the problem lay with Yang Kang. Thus, he had taken his spear, intending to teach this unfilial son a lesson. As it turned out, he encountered Yang Kang walking back halfway, covered in injuries.

After all, he was his biological son; he immediately put aside his Life Qi and asked Yang Kang who had hit him, but the latter remained silent.

Thus, he could only bring Yang Kang back first.

Bao Xiruo immediately asked Yang Kang, "Kanger, who hit you?"

Yang Kang lowered his head and said, "No one hit me. I was just sparring with someone, and my skills were inferior."

Then, he stood up and said, "I'm a bit tired. I'm going to rest now."

Seeing this, Guo Jing quickly took the ointment from Huang Rong's hand and went over to hand it to Yang Kang. "Younger Brother Kang, this is the ointment Elder Brother Meng just gave me. It's very effective. If you apply it to your wounds, you'll recover in three days at most. I've tried it; the wound feels cool and refreshing now, and it doesn't hurt at all."

"Give it a try."

Yang Kang glanced at the injuries on Guo Jing's face, feeling a hint of guilt in his heart, but on the surface, he said, "No need, I'm fine."

With that, he turned to leave.

How could Bao Xiruo allow that? She hurriedly pulled Yang Kang back, took the ointment from Guo Jing, and began applying it to him.

Seeing her like this, Yang Kang could only accept it half-heartedly.

Meng Li shook his head at the sight, then turned to leave and returned to the Dream Travel Residence to rest.

Mu Nianci, Huang Rong, and Guo Jing also left one after another.

The night passed in silence.

The next day, Meng Li woke up on time, dressed, and went downstairs to wash up, just as Mu Nianci arrived.

Seeing him just getting up, she couldn't help but smile. "I knew you'd be up around this time."

"Hurry up and wash up, then we'll have breakfast together."

"Alright," Meng Li agreed with a smile. He pushed open the door to the first floor to welcome her in, then went to wash up himself.

After washing up, he and Mu Nianci walked into the courtyard, where they saw Yang Kang and Guo Jing practicing their martial arts together while Yang Tiexin watched from the side.

Meng Li was somewhat surprised.

Why had Yang Kang suddenly become so diligent?

Was it because he got beaten yesterday? Probably.

He glanced at them for a moment and then stopped paying attention.

It was just two weaklings pecking at each other; there was nothing worth seeing.

Just then, Huang Rong called out from inside the house, "Breakfast is ready! Everyone, come and eat."

Meng Li, Mu Nianci, and Yang Tiexin turned and went inside.

Yang Kang and Guo Jing, who were locked in combat, glanced at each other and immediately retracted their moves.

Guo Jing was fine, but Yang Kang's body swayed, and his face turned pale.

Noticing this, Guo Jing immediately supported him and asked with concern, "Younger Brother Kang, what's wrong?"

Yang Kang shook his head. "I don't know. When I retracted my move, I suddenly felt like the Qi in my chest was not flowing smoothly."

Guo Jing immediately helped Yang Kang inside, saying, "Ronger, Younger Brother Kang isn't feeling well. Come and help take a look."

Huang Rong, who was ladling porridge, frowned in confusion.

His injuries from yesterday were already improving after applying the ointment, so why would he be unwell?

Though puzzled, she didn't hesitate. She put down her bowl, looked at Yang Kang, saw that his complexion was off, and then took his pulse. Her brow furrowed. "This is an internal injury."

"Exactly who did you provoke yesterday? Not only did they leave you covered in external wounds, but they even resorted to underhanded blows."

The last part was directed at Yang Kang.

Bao Xiruo asked anxiously, "Is this internal injury very serious?"

Huang Rong replied, "It's not that serious, at least it's not life-threatening. However, if it's not treated in time, it will leave behind hidden ailments that will hinder your cultivation. And once you get older, you'll inevitably suffer for it."

Guo Jing said indignantly, "That person is far too vicious!"

"Younger Brother Kang, tell me who he is. Your elder brother will go and avenge you."

Hearing the consequences mentioned by Huang Rong, Yang Kang was both shocked and angry. Upon hearing Guo Jing's words, he no longer hid the truth. "I don't know the man's name either. I only know he's a slovenly eccentric who walks with crutches in both hands. Although he uses crutches, he moves like an ordinary person, and his skills are quite remarkable."

Huang Rong thought about these characteristics but had no impression. She asked, "Where did you meet him, and why did you become enemies?"

Yang Kang replied, "I met him at that nearby tavern. As for the grudge..."

"He hates the Jin people intensely. He recognized my identity and called me Wanyan Kang, then he attacked me."

As he spoke the last part, his eyes flickered slightly.

Meng Li noticed this and immediately knew that he wasn't telling the whole truth.

Then, combining it with what he remembered, he thought about it and was certain that the person who injured Yang Kang was the crutch-wielding eccentric from the original story.

Just as Yang Kang said, the man hated the Jin people and had extraordinary skills. It was indeed possible that a misunderstanding regarding Yang Kang's former identity had led him to attack. However, that was also where the problem lay; in the original story, that man had intended to kill Yang Kang.

Yang Kang's first narrow escape was because Guo Jing risked his life to save him.

The second time was when Yang Tiexin arrived to save the day.

Guo Jing hadn't gone there last night, and Yang Tiexin said he had encountered the injured Yang Kang halfway.

Then how did Yang Kang escape from that eccentric?

Yang Kang couldn't have escaped on his own; someone must have saved him.

Soon, Meng Li thought of someone—Ouyang Ke!

In the original story, Ouyang Ke was acting in the shadows at this stage, sowing discord within Yang Tiexin's family. It was only after he failed that Wanyan Honglie personally intervened.

Thinking of this, Meng Li smiled to himself.

It seemed that the Raging Dragon Palm strike he had delivered out of curiosity back then was too light, or perhaps he had underestimated the resources of the Zhao Kings Manor and White Camel Mountain.

Which allowed Ouyang Ke to recover so quickly.

While Meng Li had deduced the answer, Guo Jing's side had also discussed a plan: Huang Rong wrote a prescription for Yang Tiexin to go and get medicine later, while she and Guo Jing would go to the tavern to inquire about the eccentric and see if they could find him for revenge.

Seeing that there was nothing for him to do, Meng Li ate his breakfast. After finishing, he went straight back to the Dream Travel Residence, carried a bucket of water, and began brushing down the horses.

Not long after, Mu Nianci came over. She was a bit surprised to see him and then brought a bucket of water to help out.

Meng Li smiled silently, feeling that time was peaceful and beautiful.

Just then, the sound of footsteps approached from a distance.

Immediately after, someone laughed loudly and said, "I was wondering why this house looked so familiar. It turns out Young Hero Meng is here."

Meng Li glanced over and immediately broke into a smile.

Quite a few people had arrived: the Jiangnan Six Monsters, Qiu Chuji, and the Iron Foot Master.

The one speaking was Zhu Cong.

Meng Li smiled and said, "What, does Second Hero Zhu find it surprising that I'm here?"

Hearing the title "Second Hero Zhu," the smile on Zhu Cong's face grew even brighter. He then said, "It is indeed a surprise, because you mentioned before that you were going back to your hometown."

Meng Li said, "I did plan on going back, but I ran into some matters."

After saying that, he began to introduce Mu Nianci and Zhu Cong's group to each other.

When the Jiangnan Six Monsters heard that Mu Nianci was Yang Tiexin's adoptive daughter and was engaged to Meng Li, they vaguely understood why the latter was here.

When they heard that Mu Nianci and Guo Jing had become sworn siblings, their gaze toward Mu Nianci became even more friendly.

Although the Six Monsters usually criticized Guo Jing, it was due to their personalities, as well as a case of tough love and disappointment that he wasn't meeting their expectations. In terms of affection, they viewed Guo Jing as their disciple, even like a son.

Qiu Chuji was also formally introduced to Meng Li and Mu Nianci through the Iron Foot Master acting as an intermediary.

The commotion alerted Bao Xiruo and Yang Kang inside the house...