"Elder Fang, why are you here?"
As Elder Chen and Elder Sun and the others watched the front warily, they breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that it was Elder Fang.
They had thought that the people from Yingzhou still had a backup plan. Fortunately, it was one of their own.
"I heard you two were in trouble, so I came to help. Er Zhu, why are you here too?"
Elder Fang was taken aback. He looked at the mess in the courtyard and then pointed at Er Zhu, asking in confusion.
He had rushed over to help as soon as he heard that Elder Chen and Elder Sun were in trouble, but judging by the situation, it seemed the matter was already resolved...
However, Yingzhou was one of the top martial arts experts in Hebei Province. He shouldn't have been repelled so easily.
"It's all thanks to Er Zhu. If it weren't for Er Zhu, we two old bones would be gone."
Speaking of this, Elder Chen gratefully patted Er Zhu's shoulder and then pointed at the still unconscious Yingzhou with a smile.
"What? How is that possible?"
Elder Fang's eyes widened. He couldn't believe it was true, but seeing the blood-covered Yingzhou, he had nothing to say.
Suddenly, Elder Fang recalled the first time he met Er Zhu. Someone had brought over a hundred bodyguards to settle a score with Er Zhu. He had intervened to help, fearing Er Zhu would get hurt. But now it seemed Er Zhu's skills were even better than he had imagined!
"Why is it impossible? Er Zhu's skills are excellent. He heavily injured Yingzhou in a few moves!"
Elder Sun glanced at Elder Fang with a proud expression, then fiercely kicked Yingzhou before helping Elder Chen into the three-courtyard house.
He hadn't held out much hope, but he had seen it all himself, and he couldn't help but believe it!
Elder Fang looked at Yingzhou, then at Er Zhu who was supporting Elder Chen. His shocked eyes were filled with admiration and delight!
Er Zhu was indeed more capable than he had imagined!
He had dealt with a martial arts master in just a few moves. Such talent was superior to any young master he had ever seen!
In the living room of the three-courtyard house, the three big shots were all praising Er Zhu, but Er Zhu remained calm and composed, unfazed by the accolades.
"Grandpa Chen, Elder Sun, are your bodyguards sufficient? If they are, I'll head back. Xiao Zhu is still with me."
Just as the three were enthusiastically praising him, Er Zhu's words caused their faces to instantly fall, especially Elder Chen's.
"By the way, how is Xiao Zhu? She was poisoned, and Yingzhou administered the poison. He said it was Bamboo Poison Clear!"
Elder Chen grabbed Er Zhu's arm and told him everything he knew, his eyes filled with anxiety.
Hearing this, Elder Sun and Elder Fang also frowned, and the atmosphere became considerably more somber.
Bamboo Poison Clear, as experienced magnates of influential families, naturally knew how potent this poison was!
If Chen Xiaozhu was poisoned by it, she would likely die!
The two elders exchanged glances, seeing the anger and regret in each other's eyes. However, in front of Elder Chen, they dared not say too much.
"Mm, I've already neutralized Xiao Zhu's poison. It's just that her wounds are too deep and require further treatment."
Er Zhu nodded slightly, thinking of the long wound on Chen Xiaozhu's abdomen.
Before detoxifying her, he had only bandaged Chen Xiaozhu's wounds simply. He had intended to treat the wounds after detoxification, but he hadn't expected it to take so long.
But it didn't matter. No matter how deep, they were merely superficial wounds. With him here, there would be no further complications.
"Er Zhu, don't try to comfort me. Yingzhou said he administered Bamboo Poison Clear to Xiao Zhu three times consecutively. Just one dose of this poison is fatal, let alone three!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Elder Chen's eyes upon hearing Er Zhu's words, but in an instant, he seemed to recall something and said dejectedly.
Now, only one night had passed, but Elder Chen looked as if he had aged ten years!
Overnight, all the bodyguards he had brought were killed, and now he had to bury his own child. The Chen family had suffered a heavy loss!
"Yes, Er Zhu. We've been through a lot. You don't need to make up lies to comfort us."
Elder Sun, standing beside them, also seemed to have guessed something and added, as if he had seen through Er Zhu's intentions.
"Yes, Er Zhu. This poison is said to be incurable. Even if you can't cure it, I believe Elder Chen won't blame you."
On the other side, Elder Fang gently patted Er Zhu's shoulder and offered comfort.
Upon hearing this, Elder Chen nodded repeatedly, his gratitude and admiration undiminished.
Even if Chen Xiaozhu had truly died, he would only resent the Ying family and would not blame Er Zhu.
After all, Er Zhu had already helped him more than enough!
"Think whatever you want. I'm going back anyway."
Seeing the regretful and sorrowful expressions on the faces of the three elders, Er Zhu couldn't be bothered to explain further. They would see Chen Xiaozhu sooner or later.
"Er Zhu, don't go. The Ying family is full of talents. What if they come again?"
Seeing Er Zhu about to leave, Elder Sun quickly took a few steps forward and grabbed him.
The thrilling scene he had just witnessed still made his heart pound. If he were to experience it again, he would surely die!
After all, it had taken the sacrifice of hundreds of bodyguards for them to survive last time!
But now, he and Elder Chen had only a dozen or so bodyguards combined!
"Elder Sun, don't trouble Er Zhu. You two come back to my place with me, and I'll protect you."
Seeing Elder Sun holding onto Er Zhu and not letting him go, Elder Fang hurried forward to intervene.
Although he didn't believe Er Zhu was going back to treat Chen Xiaozhu, he felt that Er Zhu had his reasons for going back.
"Alright, then I'll trouble Grandpa Fang." Er Zhu was about to escort Elder Chen and the others back to the villa, but he didn't expect Elder Fang to say this.
"There's no need to thank me. You've helped us enough. We should share some of the burden for you, shouldn't we?"
"Er Zhu, hurry back. We'll discuss the Ying family matters when you have time."
Elder Fang waved his hand dismissively, supporting Elder Sun with one hand and Elder Chen with the other. With that, he led his bodyguards away.
After seeing the three elders off, Er Zhu returned to Pingshan Villa. By this time, Chen Xiaozhu had also fainted from severe blood loss.
"I'm sorry, Er Zhu. I tried my best to stop the bleeding, but the wound is too deep, and I couldn't stop it!"
Lin Qingqing ran over, her hands covered in blood, and explained anxiously, looking as if she was about to cry.
"Alright, you can rest for a while. I'll handle the rest."
Er Zhu curled his lips slightly. He glanced at the pale Chen Xiaozhu and then patted Lin Qingqing's shoulder to comfort her.
Although Chen Xiaozhu's injuries were only external, they were difficult for ordinary doctors to treat, let alone for Lin Qingqing, who was merely an enthusiast of medicine.
It was normal that she couldn't stop the bleeding. If she had, he would have suspected that the girl had inherited some divine technique.
Lin Qingqing wanted to say something more, but seeing the weak Chen Xiaozhu, she could only nod.