Chapter 21: Repaying a Favor

Dad, you finally know your filial son.

If it weren't for Mo Laodao's funeral taking place right now, Wu Chengyu would have almost laughed out loud; he desperately pinched his own thigh, and only then did the corners of his mouth fail to turn up.

Black Jade Bone-Healing Ointment, the miraculous orthopedic medicine from Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, is famous throughout the martial worlds, most suitable for treating bone injuries and fractures; even Yu Daiyan's bones, broken for over twenty years, could recover.

Of course, Yu Daiyan's injury had lasted too long, so he could only barely walk in the end, but Wu Chengyu was different; his broken leg had only been fresh for a little over a month. As long as he had Black Jade Bone-Healing Ointment and recuperated well afterward, he would recover completely in no time and never have to be a cripple for life.

The disciple driven out of the sect by Huang Yaoshi, Qu Lingfeng and Lu Chengfeng had their hamstrings severed and were crippled for life; Feng Mofeng and Wu Mianfeng both had their legs broken. When appearing in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, he was a lame old blacksmith. Without Black Jade Bone-Healing Ointment, in this era of backward medical technology, this Wu Mianfeng of his would basically be unable to escape such a fate.

Who among the able-bodied would want to be a cripple? Since transmigrating, Wu Chengyu didn't say it with his mouth, but he cared deeply in his heart. Now it was fine; the worry in his heart was swept away.

Moreover, this Black Jade Bone-Healing Ointment could serve as Wu Chengyu's foundation for establishing himself. In Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, the disciples of the Golden Vajra Sect cultivated external, fierce martial arts and suffered frequent fractures, relying on this miraculous medicine. Without it as the foundation of the sect, wouldn't the so-called Golden Vajra Sect be a sect of cripples?

As long as he took this formula back, whether he kept it for himself or contributed it to his family, he would benefit endlessly in the future.

And the function of these bamboo slips was also clear: when encountering injustice, daring to draw the sword, eliminating unfairness in this world, and resolving resentment in one's heart, the bamboo slips would give corresponding rewards. This was the meaning of so-called resolving one's grievances.

Did he have to go out and play the hero himself, meddling everywhere? Seeing injustice and getting hot-blooded, rushing in recklessly one moment and charging the next?

Wu Chengyu felt it definitely wasn't that simple. He himself was never an impulsive person and would never run around everywhere just for the benefits of the bamboo slips.

The specific function of the bamboo slips still needed further exploration. In the half-poem that first appeared, there was more than just meddling in injustice; there was at least also love between men and women, unfulfilled ambitions, and national grievances and family hatreds.

Unfulfilled ambitions were very unrealistic for Wu Chengyu. He himself didn't have great ambitions; his greatest ambition in his previous life was nothing more than having a few houses to collect rent and lie flat, and this ambition had already been achieved. He had no resentment at all.

National grievances and family hatreds didn't even need mentioning. He was a person of Hua Guo from later generations; the so-called Great Song was just a dynasty in Hua Guo's history books, and the subsequent Great Yuan was also part of Hua Guo's history. To Wu Chengyu, Great Song and Great Yuan were the same; there was no question of protecting whom against whom.

Wu Chengyu had never thought of starting a rebellion, raising an army to seize the world, establishing a new dynasty, and becoming Emperor. This was the martial world, not a historical fanfiction.

Now only the unresolved grievances of love between men and women could be considered. Wu Chengyu considered whether to be a scumbag, let the woman be trapped by love, and then descend from the sky to save her, resolving this endless suffering of longing? Wu Chengyu felt this idea was reliable, but seeing his ten-year-old child's appearance made him feel he was not reliable.

In short, the biggest problem Wu Chengyu faced now was solved. The most urgent matter was to cure his injured leg.

After the funeral, Wu Chengyu immediately went to the pawnshop and found Shopkeeper Wei, taking back that letter. Huang Yaoshi had no meaning to him anymore, and there would be no further contact in the future.

Shopkeeper Wei looked at Wu Chengyu with a wry smile and said: "Sixth Young Master, are you playing a huge joke on me, Wei?"

Shopkeeper Wei had been present that day. He had no intention of watching the excitement; his attention was entirely on Wu Chengyu, so of course he heard those words about being a discarded disciple of Peach Blossom Island.

Wu Chengyu felt somewhat embarrassed. He had indeed deliberately concealed it at first, so he bowed deeply to Shopkeeper Wei.

"Shopkeeper Wei, please forgive me. This junior did not intentionally conceal it. Actually, a great upheaval occurred on Peach Blossom Island. All the Peach Blossom Island disciples you know have been expelled from the sect. I am relatively fortunate, only losing a left leg. My eldest senior brother Qu Lingfeng had his hamstrings severed, and his whereabouts are now unknown."

Shopkeeper Wei was greatly shocked. He had thought it was just Wu Mianfeng making a mistake and being expelled; how could he have imagined it was such a situation?

"What happened to make it like this? Why is Island Master Huang so ruthless?"

Shopkeeper Wei had known Qu Lingfeng for many years and naturally knew how loyal Qu Lingfeng was to Huang Yaoshi. He absolutely could not believe Qu Lingfeng would commit the act of betraying his master and rebelling against his ancestors.

"It was just Huang Yaoshi venting his anger, an undeserved disaster. We have all become punching bags. This matter need not be mentioned again."

"However, Shopkeeper Wei's dealings with Peach Blossom Island will probably have to stop from now on. Apart from those few mute servants, Peach Blossom Island only has Island Master Huang, and my little junior sister who was just born. In the future, he probably won't need Shopkeeper Wei to specially transport resources anymore."

"Moreover, Island Master Huang's temperament has changed greatly, becoming more extreme. It will be difficult to deal with him again. Shopkeeper Wei, please be more careful in the future."

The trade with Peach Blossom Island originally didn't make money. Shopkeeper Wei wasn't worried about losing a customer in the future, but his business in the Zhejiang area relied heavily on Peach Blossom Island's care. In this martial world, without the protection of martial arts forces, it was basically impossible to move an inch, and one might even be watched and lose the family business.

Wu Chengyu's meaning was simple: Peach Blossom Island would no longer protect the Wei family in the future. With Island Master Huang's temperament, he wouldn't have the Wei family in his eyes at all.

After hearing this, Shopkeeper Wei's expression changed drastically, and he looked bitter. Wu Chengyu knew what Shopkeeper Wei was thinking and was willing to help him.

Wu Chengyu had always been a person who repaid kindness. Mo Laodao and A Ku saved his life, so he was willing to fight to the death for them. Gourd Sister kindly gave alms, so he gave her a gold coin. You know, that was made of red gold, worth at least ten taels of silver.

Yesterday, Shopkeeper Wei had helped Wu Chengyu a lot. Those four fat sheep were worth more than ten taels, and he also helped him prepare so many things in time. Although it was out of respect for Peach Blossom Island's face, Wu Chengyu acknowledged this favor. Moreover, in the coming months, Wu Chengyu would need to rely heavily on Shopkeeper Wei.

"Does Shopkeeper Wei know why I made such a big scene yesterday?"

"Wei doesn't know, but to be fortunate enough to meet the Northern Beggar, Chief Hong of the Beggar Sect, who is on par with Island Master Huang, is truly a great blessing of three lifetimes."

Wu Chengyu immediately told Shopkeeper Wei exactly what had happened. Shopkeeper Wei only then learned that such a terrible thing had actually happened in small Gushan County.

"Wei thanks Sixth Young Master for removing this scourge for my Gushan County." Shopkeeper Wei bowed with his hands clasped.

"Shopkeeper Wei, don't call me Sixth Young Master anymore. I have no more ties with Peach Blossom Island. Besides, I can barely protect myself by relying on Chief Hong of the Beggar Sect. Who would have thought that after leaving Peach Blossom Island, I would almost lose my life to a few beggars?"

"I know what Shopkeeper Wei is thinking. Although the Beggar Sect has produced scum, Chief Hong is the greatest hero of the present age and is absolutely trustworthy. Beggar Sect disciples are spread throughout Jiangnan, with vast power, enough to take care of Shopkeeper Wei's business."

"I am willing to recommend the new Branch Chief here to Shopkeeper Wei. With me as a guarantor, I think Shopkeeper Wei's trade routes in the future will also receive the care of the Beggar Sect."

Shopkeeper Wei was overjoyed. Compared to Peach Blossom Island, the Beggar Sect had more people and wider influence. Being able to cooperate with the Beggar Sect was something he couldn't get even by begging for it before. Of course, corresponding protection fees would have to be paid, but with Wu Chengyu as a guarantor, the Beggar Sect wouldn't make exorbitant demands.

Here Wu Chengyu repaid his personal debt to the Beggar Sect. In the coming days of recuperating from his injuries, he could also rely heavily on the Wei family. This was killing two birds with one stone.

As for the new Branch Chief of the Gushan Branch, it was actually Lu Youjiao, who was dark, thick, and short. He was now a Six-Bag Disciple. Being this Branch Chief was just right. Although he wasn't very smart, at least his character was trustworthy.

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