303: Chapter 83 Wu Yazi Stands Up for His Daughter

Faced with Ruan Xingzhu's words, Qin Hongmian found it difficult to argue.

Because facts speak louder than words.

In an instant, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, she said, "Even Dr. Xue was helpless against your scars, yet that Young Master Murong had a way to solve it. Do you think he might also be able to treat Brother Chun's injuries?"

Ruan Xingzhu was stunned for a moment, then shook her head. "This... is unlikely."

"He has a unique secret recipe for removing scars."

"Brother Chun's injury is different."

"Have you asked him?" Qin Hongmian questioned.

Ruan Xingzhu shook her head.

"I'll go ask," Qin Hongmian said, immediately turning to leave to find Meng Li.

...

Meanwhile, Meng Li was currently in the meeting hall discussing matters with Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan.

Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan had come to attend the wedding of Meng Li and Wang Yuyan, but they were not staying at Canhe Village; instead, they had settled at Manda Mountain Villa.

The reason was simple: Wu Ya Zi and Li Qingluo were biological father and daughter.

Although the two had not met for many years and their emotional bond was not deep, the blood relation was undeniable.

It was only right and proper for Wu Ya Zi to stay at his daughter's home while attending his granddaughter's wedding.

The Old Woman of Tian Shan found Li Qingluo somewhat unpleasant to look at because of Li Qiu Shui, but for Wu Ya Zi's sake, she did not lose her temper.

Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan had come today regarding the matter of Li Qiu Shui.

The time for the Old Woman of Tian Shan's Rejuvenation was approaching. Barring any accidents, Li Qiu Shui would surely attack Lingjiu Palace to cause trouble for her. Although the Old Woman of Tian Shan now had the two layers of insurance in Wu Ya Zi and Murong Bo, Wu Ya Zi still felt uneasy.

Therefore, he wanted to invite Meng Li to Lingjiu Palace to help oversee the situation.

As for letting the Old Woman of Tian Shan stay in Suzhou to avoid the trouble while the members of Lingjiu Palace temporarily dispersed, Wu Ya Zi had mentioned it, but she had disagreed.

According to the Old Woman of Tian Shan, if she had no helpers by her side, then she would have no choice but to hide.

But now that she had helpers, if she still hid, wouldn't finding those helpers have been in vain!

Meng Li had already intended to go to Lingjiu Palace, so now that Wu Ya Zi had invited him, there was naturally no reason to refuse.

Just as the three of them finalized the matter, Qin Hongmian sought them out.

Seeing Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan, she didn't pay them much mind. After confirming she didn't know them, she simply assumed they were Meng Li's guests.

"Young Master Murong, could we have a word in private?"

Meng Li nodded slightly, gestured to Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan, and then stood up to walk with Qin Hongmian to the nearby foyer.

"What is it?"

"Xingzhu just told me that you could remove the scars on her face. Even Dr. Xue was helpless against them, yet you could solve it. From this, it's clear your medical skills must be superior to Dr. Xue's. Therefore, I'd like to ask you to take a look at Brother Chun."

Meng Li was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "You've misunderstood. My medical skills are not more advanced than Senior Brother Xue's."

"The reason I could remove the scars is that my family happened to have a unique secret recipe in our collection."

"Regarding Duke Duan's injuries, I'm afraid I am powerless to help."

"Truly?" Although she had somewhat expected this result, seeing Meng Li say so, Qin Hongmian still found it hard to give up hope.

Meng Li said, "Why would I lie to you?"

Qin Hongmian fell silent. After a short while, she said disappointedly, "Sorry to bother you."

With that, she turned and left.

Meng Li said nothing and returned to the meeting hall alone.

"Sect Head, what is the situation with the person that woman mentioned, that would make you politely refuse?" the Old Woman of Tian Shan asked curiously.

Wu Ya Zi was equally curious.

They had an understanding of Meng Li's medical level; it far surpassed Xue Muhua's. Yet he had just said his skills were inferior to Xue Muhua's and that he was powerless.

This was clearly an intentional display of humility, or rather, a refusal to act.

Meng Li didn't hide it either, stating plainly, "That man is named Duan Zhengchun, the Town South King of Dali. He is naturally philandering and leaves affections everywhere. Not long ago, due to a romantic debt, he had a misunderstanding with the former leader of the Beggars Sect, Qiao Feng, and was heavily injured by a palm strike. Later, misfortunes never came alone; he encountered the pursuit of the Four Evils, which ultimately resulted in total paralysis."

Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan suddenly understood a bit.

Total paralysis?

They were familiar with that, especially Wu Ya Zi.

His situation back then was similar to this, and he knew it was extremely troublesome.

If nothing else, his own recovery was a stroke of immense luck: first, he had his own North Dark True Qi cultivated over many years to protect his body and preserve his foundation. Second, he had the years of persistent care and recuperation from Su Xinghe, whose medical skills surpassed Xue Muhua's. Finally, he had the combined treatment from the Old Woman of Tian Shan and Meng Li.

Such conditions were almost impossible to replicate, let alone needing a bit of luck.

However, Meng Li wasn't finished: "My aunt, which is to say Yu Yan's mother, was with him when she was young, and then she was abandoned."

Bang!

Wu Ya Zi slammed the table and stood up, asking in an unfriendly tone, "Where is he?"

Meng Li coughed twice and added, "This happened many years ago; Aunt no longer holds a grudge."

Only then did Wu Ya Zi restrain his anger. Then, thinking of something, he asked again, "Does Xue Muhua know about this?"

Meng Li said, "He doesn't."

Wu Ya Zi said, "Then this old man will send word later, lest he muddle-headedly helps an enemy again."

Next, the three chatted for a few more moments before Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan departed.

Meng Li saw the two off and prepared to go see A Zhu and A Zi. Unexpectedly, not long after walking, he ran into Duan Zhengchun's group.

The group had come to bid farewell.

Seeing Meng Li, the eyes of Duan Zhengchun, Duan Yu, Zhu Danchen, and Qiao Feng were all a bit strange.

Meng Li looked on in confusion and couldn't help but ask, "Why are you all looking at me like this? Is there something wrong with me?"

Duan Zhengchun, Duan Yu, and Zhu Danchen did not respond.

Qiao Feng gave a dry cough and explained, "No. It's just that we really didn't expect Young Master Murong to have such a predestined connection with Duke Duan's daughters."

Meng Li understood.

This was referring to him and Wang Yuyan, A Zhu, A Zi, and Mu Wanqing.

One person taking in four sisters was indeed quite rare.

However, Meng Li felt this couldn't be blamed on him.

Who told Duan Zhengchun to have so many romantic debts, and to have only daughters, all of whom were so beautiful and scattered outside.

But this was hard to say aloud, so he could only smile without speaking.

As for treating Duan Zhengchun because of this...

Meng Li had no such intention for now.

The establishment of a father-in-law and son-in-law relationship has a daughter/wife in the middle acting as the hub; they actually belong to an indirect relationship.

In terms of closeness, under normal circumstances, both sides are naturally closer to the daughter/wife.

Compared to Duan Zhengchun, Meng Li was more biased towards Wang Yuyan and the others.

They had no feelings for Duan Zhengchun, their relationship was distant, and they might even be hostile; he naturally wouldn't rush to get close.

Since they were there to bid farewell, Duan Zhengchun and the others didn't chat much. After expressing their thanks and exchanging pleasantries, they left.

As luck would have it, when their boat traveled near Manda Mountain Villa, they happened to encounter Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan, who were touring the lake.

Wu Ya Zi spotted Qin Hongmian and made a guess, immediately asking loudly, "Is the Town South King of Dali, Duan Zhengchun, on the boat?"

After the group boarded the boat, Duan Zhengchun, who had difficulty moving, was placed in the cabin and cared for by Duan Yu.

Qin Hongmian was at the bow discussing the upcoming travel arrangements with Zhu Danchen and Qiao Feng.

Hearing this, the three looked over.

Qin Hongmian recognized Wu Ya Zi and the Old Woman of Tian Shan as the people talking with Meng Li earlier, but she didn't know them, so she whispered, "I saw these two in the meeting hall of Canhe Village just now. They were chatting happily with Murong Fu; they shouldn't be enemies."

Zhu Danchen understood, stepped forward, cupped his hands politely, and said, "He is. May I ask who you two Seniors are?"

Wu Ya Zi stroked his beard and said, "This old man is Wu Ya Zi of the Xiaoyao Sect. Li Qingluo is my daughter."

Zhu Danchen: "..."

Qin Hongmian: "..."

Qiao Feng: "..."