Chapter 366: Tell Me, What

Yao Lao's figure floated and stood, his gaze sharp as an eagle.

He surveyed Jiang Feng from head to toe, that look seeming to pierce his body.

It made Jiang Feng feel a sudden numbness.

Just as Jiang Feng was silently guessing in his mind, Yao Lao suddenly showed a half‑smile, half‑non‑smile expression.

"I'll say you kid's luck isn't bad, managing to gain that simpleton Tie Zhan's friendship. Looking at you now, your injuries are healing much faster than I expected."

Yao Lao's tone remained cold, showing no hint of emotion, but Jiang Feng could sense he bore no malice.

Jiang Feng quickly lowered his guard and offered a fist‑salute to Yao Lao.

"I must thank Yao Lao for the Martial Path Golden Pill. Had Yao Lao not intervened and given me that precious Martial Path Golden Pill, I'd probably still be bedridden now, unable to recover this quickly."

He was speaking sincerely.

That day his injuries were severe; if Yao Lao's Martial Path Golden Pill had not steadied his wounds and nourished his meridians, even the Tianyan Spirit Spring and Crimson Flame Red Fruit could not have restored him so fast.

"Yes, yes!"

Xi Er also hurriedly grabbed Yao Lao's arm, her face full of reverent expression, praising in a coquettish voice.

"I told you, Yao Lao is the most outstanding pharmacist! No matter the puzzling ailments, once in Yao Lao's hands, the medicine cures the disease! Jiang Feng's rapid recovery is all Yao Lao's credit!"

Xi Er, while speaking, swayed her arm at Yao Lao in a coquettish manner, her eyes full of flattery.

She knew Yao Lao's temperament was odd, feared he might trouble Jiang Feng, so she deliberately spoke up for Jiang Feng.

It seemed he sensed Jiang Feng's sincerity, and with Xi Er's flattering words beside him, Yao Lao's icy expression suddenly softened a few degrees, his gaze also becoming a bit gentler.

But it lasted only a moment; he reverted to that cold demeanor.

"My old‑man's medicine isn't so easy to obtain. The Martial Path Golden Pill is extremely precious, requiring a hefty price to purchase. You kid, you haven't given old man me a single cent yet."

Those words made Jiang Feng freeze, then an embarrassed expression appeared on his face.

He was so busy thanking Yao Lao that he forgot about the medical fee.

Jiang Feng hurriedly fumbled his pocket trying to find some money, but after a while found nothing. Only then did he recall,

Yao Lao, watching Jiang Feng's frantic pocket‑searching, sneered coldly.

"Stop searching. When they discovered you, you were empty‑handed, and even if you had that petty worldly money, Old brother doesn't care about it."

Jiang Feng, hearing that, instantly and awkwardly ceased his motion; indeed Taoyuan Village lies in a Secret Realm, isolated from the world, and money holds little meaning for them.

"Yao Lao, I'm truly sorry, the kid truly has nothing of value on him. I don't know how Jiang Feng should repay? Please tell me plainly, as long as it's something Jiang Feng can do, I will spare no effort and will not refuse!"

Xi Er, seeing Jiang Feng's embarrassed state and glancing at Yao Lao's cold expression, hurried to speak up for Jiang Feng, hoping Yao Lao would waive Jiang Feng's fee.

But just as she was about to speak, Yao Lao glared at her fiercely, his tone a bit angry yet tinged with helplessness as he said,

"Little Xi Er, stop meddling! I'm not making it hard for him. Old man, I treat illnesses and save lives, I have to earn money to support my family, right? Every herb in my Yao Lu is something I've painstakingly gathered from the mountain. If you keep speaking for him, I'll just stop caring for him!"

Yao Lao's tone was harsh, but his eyes held no real anger, more a sense of helplessness.

Xi Er, after Yao Lao's glare, was instantly scared into silence, pouting aggrievedly.

She also feared Yao Lao might truly abandon Jiang Feng.

Yao Lao surveyed Jiang Feng for a long while, his gaze sweeping over him.

After a while, he managed to speak reluctantly.

"Logically speaking, there isn't a single thing on you that Old brother finds worthy."

Those words made Jiang Feng seem worthless, but suddenly the old man's tone shifted.

"However, having practiced medicine for years, I cannot break the rules. How about this: you work at my Yao Lu. Once you've offset the consultation fee, you may leave. How does that sound?"

When those words were spoken, Jiang Feng hadn't had time to reply, but Xi Er beside him froze, her eyes bulging, her face full of disbelief.

Immediately, her face burst into an incredibly delighted smile, excitedly grabbing Yao Lao's arm.

"Yao Lao! You… are you planning to take Jiang Feng in?"

Heavens!

Yao Lao actually wants to take Jiang Feng?

If this spreads, the whole Taoyuan Village would surely cause a massive uproar, right?

Yao Lao, watching Xi Er's delighted expression, had a trace of helplessness flash in his eyes.

"I guess so, who let you keep choosing until you settled on this kid?"

Hearing that, Jiang Feng's face clearly grew more confused.

What does it mean that Xi Er chose me?

Isn't this just simple work to repay a debt?

But when Xi Er heard Yao Lao's words, the flush on her face deepened noticeably.

"Yes, Yao Lao, I also think Jiang Feng is more suitable… then I entrust him to you."

After speaking, Xi Er ignored Jiang Feng, turned her flushed face and headed straight into the inner room.

That left Yao Lao at a loss; he said with a helpless laugh, "That girl… Jiang Feng still hasn't agreed…"

Then, he looked up at Jiang Feng, his expression exceedingly serious, and said,

"That's it, Jiang Feng, do you wish to work as an assistant at the old man's Yao Lu?"

"First, let it be clear, working as an assistant at the old man's Yao Lu isn't an easy job; it may even… carry a risk of death. If you don't wish to accept, you may refuse, and Old brother can still treat you."

At this point, Yao Lao's gaze suddenly added a hint of tenderness.

"After all, Xi Er treats you as a friend, so the old man is willing to give you a chance to choose."

By this point, Yao Lao's expression had become extremely serious.

Even Jiang Feng, however slow, finally caught on.

This matter wasn't as simple as it seemed, because at that moment he saw Xi Er also looking through the Window, anxiously watching Outside, seemingly waiting for his decision.

Jiang Feng's instinct told him to think carefully and not agree hastily.

But at this moment, Yao Lao's voice already erupted in Jiang Feng's ears like a massive bell.

"Jiang Feng, tell me, what is your choice!"