Chapter 22: Old Scores and New Grudges

  Hearing Peng Long's threat, Yang Xuan secretly looked at Wu Rui with gratitude. If it wasn't for Wu Rui's timely appearance, she didn't dare to imagine what would have happened to her.

  But the threat of the Shanlong gang made her expression even colder, and she sneered: "If your 'divine doctor' can really cure my daughter's illness, then I'll compromise, but this 'divine doctor' is timid and afraid to take action, instead wanting to achieve his goal first, does he think I, Yang Xuan, am a fool?"

  In response to Yang Xuan's questioning, Peng Long was completely nonchalant and said with an air of old-fashioned dignity: "It depends on how you think about it. I only know that your daughter's illness is incurable, and the only chance for treatment is right in front of us. If our sacrifice can really cure your daughter's illness... if we miss this opportunity... what a pity for this young girl!"

  "Hmph!" If it were before, Yang Xuan would still be hesitant, after all, regardless of whether the other party had the ability to cure her daughter or not, she wouldn't give up any hope for treatment. But now it's different, Wu Rui's medical skills are no longer in doubt, indeed magical and effective, so she doesn't need to make that unnecessary and shameful compromise again. After a cold snort, she sneered: "Don't bother worrying about my daughter's condition, I've already found the divine doctor, so please leave!"

  "What? Found the divine doctor?" Peng Long was somewhat stunned by the words, and at the same time, he was also a bit flustered. Because if what Yang Xuan said was true, the leader's plan would be directly crushed, so this situation absolutely could not happen. A pair of gloomy eyes began to scan the entire office.

  The whole office, apart from Yang Xiang and her mother, also had a nanny and a Taoist youth, so Peng Long quickly shifted his gaze to Wu Rui.

  It turned out to be a young man, Peng Long was slightly taken aback, but this must be the 'divine doctor' Yang Xuan mentioned, otherwise who would still wear ancient robes and wander around in modern cities? Even if it's a movie set, at least set up a camera.

  Scoffing and laughing, Peng Long suddenly felt that Wu Rui seemed somewhat familiar. This feeling made him slightly furrow his brow, his face stern as he asked: "Have we met?"

  "Huh?" Wu Rui was also stunned, and only then did he carefully examine the other person for a few moments. Well, it's true that this face seemed somewhat familiar, and soon he had a vague impression. His expression changed in surprise as he asked back: "You have a younger brother? That sharp-mouthed, pointed-chinned, and rather sly guy?"

  "Hehe..." Yang Xuan covered her mouth and giggled, she thought the Divine Doctor was too funny, who scolds people like that?

  "Hehe..." The little millet behind her didn't quite understand, but seeing her mom laugh, she also laughed along.

  "You..." Wu Rui's words directly caused Peng Long to be stunned for a moment, and then he burst into anger. It was not only because Wu Rui had insulted his own family member, but more importantly, he had already remembered who Wu Rui was - wasn't this the same person who had injured his cousin last night?

  Originally, under the powerful intelligence network of Shanlong Gang, after a day's investigation, through means such as road intersection cameras, the true identity of the murderer had been found, and it turned out to be a Jianghu Langzhong, and even a Xiao Langzhong, in other words, simply a swindler!

  This afternoon, the murderer was found. Peng Long had sent people to stake out Wu Rui's usual stall and dormitory, but it wasn't until later that they heard the news: this swindler had been investigated by the Health Bureau, and somehow managed to hoodwink several officials at the health department with some kind of 'magic trick', causing a huge commotion before running off without a trace.

  Peng Long originally thought that Wu Rui had 'escaped in fear of punishment', but unexpectedly, he met him at Yang Xuan's place, and the other party even dared to scold his younger brother as a sharp-mouthed monkey and a despicable person.

  It can be said that Uncle Peng could tolerate no more, and with the old hatred and new grievances, he had already made up his mind to kill. He sneered, revealing a cruel smile: "The guy with the pointed mouth and monkey cheeks who is still so despicable in your eyes is none other than my younger brother Peng Jing! You're really bold, cheating people out of their money, I don't even bother to look at you straight, but you dare to hurt my younger brother, I'll make you one of the missing persons!"

  Yang Xiang's face changed, she didn't expect that the divine doctor and the Shanlong gang had such a big grudge. Now her daughter hadn't fully recovered, so naturally she couldn't let Wu Rui get into trouble. She immediately blocked Wu Rui in front of him, with a cold face warning Peng Long: "The divine doctor is my Yang Xiang's noble guest, you can't think about harming him!"

  Wu Rui was both amused and annoyed, but he also admired the woman's courage and audacity. He now believed that for her daughter, Yang Xuan was willing to sacrifice anything.

  "Yang Xuan, don't think you're still the young mistress of the Liu family. If I remember correctly, you killed the young master of the Liu family and were kicked out of the house! So... don't be shameless, and don't think I'm afraid to hit a woman!" Peng Long sneered with cold ridicule, his words sharp and acidic.

  "You..." Yang Xuan's face turned pale, and her hands were shaking with anger, but no matter how Peng Long threatened or warned her, she never backed down. She couldn't let Wu Rui have any mishaps because she still had to take care of her own daughter, and she wanted her daughter to have a healthy body.

  "Peng Long was somewhat annoyed, raised his hand to hit someone, but he really didn't dare. Although Yang Xuan had been driven out of the Liu family, there was still this layer of relationship. If he hit Yang Xuan, it would be equivalent to slapping the Liu family in the face. The Liu family would blame him and he would definitely suffer!"

  "Hmm!" With a cold smile, Peng Long suddenly thought of something and said with a playful smile on his face: "You can protect him for the time being, but you can't protect him for life. Of course, if you are willing to agree to our leader's request, then this kid hitting my younger brother will be written off, how about it?"

  Sarcasm, naked sarcasm. Peng Long's move directly put Yang Xuan and Wu Rui's relationship on the negotiating table.

  Either sacrifice myself or sacrifice Wu Rui, only one can be chosen.

  "Me..." Yang Xiang's face turned red and white, unsure of what to choose for a long time. Whether it was to save her daughter or personal favor, she had to keep Wu Rui safe, but the conditions set by the leader of the Shan Long gang were too harsh and shameless, and Yang Xiang would never accept them unless she was in a desperate situation.

  Wu Rui felt a sense of inexplicable loss, but he didn't know why. However, seeing Yang Guafu in such difficulty, he couldn't remain unmoved. He pulled her behind him and said, "This is my private business with them, it has nothing to do with you."

  "I won't let you get into trouble!" Yang Xuan blurted out, but then felt that her tone was off and added with a reddening face: "Y-you don't misunderstand, I mean you still have to help Xiao Mi recover from his illness, can't get into trouble."

  Yang Xian was tense and didn't notice that her explanation had attracted everyone's attention, and it also had a taste of "this place has no silver three hundred taels", with a profound meaning that is worth exploring. After all, she is a widow.

  There is much gossip in front of a widow's door.

  Although I know Yang widow doesn't mean that, Wu Rui still can't help but feel a little fluttered, this kind of misunderstanding is actually quite wonderful!

  As for why he felt happy, Wu Rui couldn't explain it either. Maybe it was because the other person was a beautiful woman! When men see beautiful women, they can't help but have some improper thoughts. Although Wu Rui is a doctor and also a cultivator, he is still a man after all, definitely not frigid or gay.

  Wu Rui was fluttering and wanted to ascend, but Peng Long's face had thoroughly darkened. It seemed that he couldn't stand Yang Xuan having a crush on Wu Rui. Seeing this kid now taking the initiative to step out, Peng Long gave a cold smile, and with his right hand clenched into a fist, he silently raised it and struck towards Wu Rui's door.

  "Ah……” The speed at which it arrived was truly unexpected, Yang Xuan discovered Peng Long's attack, but there was no time to warn, let out a sharp cry and stood stupidly in place, closing her phoenix eyes, not daring or bearing to see the bloody outcome of Wu Rui.

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