Chapter 189: Chapter 189: I Met Your Father
Xiong Er sighed and scampered off.
Xiong Er’s wife called after him but got no response.
"Come on, big brother, you’ve finally come back. You should eat before you go, right?" Xiong Er’s wife said, "And big sis, this is your first official visit, isn’t it? How can you leave without having a meal?"
"I really have something to do. We’ll have plenty of time in the future," Zhao Ting said. "Go about your business. I still have things to discuss with your sister-in-law."
Though Xiong Er’s wife was a bit helpless, she stepped aside. Since they mentioned having a conversation, it wouldn’t be proper for her to just stand there.
"Back when Monk Wu Kong was involved, the Heaven and Earth Sect only knew he had stumbled. Later, Protector Xu sent people to investigate, and guess what, they got caught in one sweep. So, don’t worry, your family is very safe," Zhao Ting said.
Meng Yao was a bit puzzled, wondering why this topic suddenly came up.
"I’m thinking that once I go back, I might as well not hide it from those folks. It would save them from worrying unnecessarily about Xiong Da’s lifelong matters," Zhao Ting said.
"Are there a lot of people worrying about it?" Meng Yao asked.
"He’s one of the best in the sub-sect of Heaven and Earth Sect," Zhao Ting replied.
"You mentioned Protector Xu is good at using poison. How do they compare to you?" Meng Yao asked, not following Zhao Ting’s topic but posing another question.
"My master is not only Thousand Faces; he’s also a master of medicine and poison. Although I’m just average in this area, I’m definitely better than Protector Xu’s rogue methods!" Zhao Ting said proudly.
This implies that Zhao Ting is relatively safe in the Heaven and Earth Sect; even if something gets out, probably no one can do anything to him.
"But you should still be careful," Meng Yao advised.
"Don’t worry, I definitely won’t get myself into trouble," Zhao Ting said.
There are still many things waiting for him to do in the future, and he wouldn’t land himself in trouble over such trivial matters.
"By the way, where are you staying? Are you not planning to tell me?" Zhao Ting asked.
"If you want to find me, just go to Hundred Herbs Hall," Meng Yao said.
Lu Luoxing should arrive at Hundred Herbs Hall today; barring any issues, she should spend more time there in the future.
As they were speaking, Xiong Er returned with the crowd.
Zhao Ting stopped asking anything further; the followers of Heaven and Earth Sect entered, and Zhao Ting sat in the soft sedan chair looking all high and mighty, "And you, just wait honestly until I’m well enough to marry you."
The followers of Heaven and Earth Sect looked at each other, all turning their gaze to Meng Yao.
"I’m not going to wait around for you all the time. If you pull another disappearing act, I’ll turn around and marry someone else. I have good prospects!" Meng Yao said defiantly.
"Dear Yao, don’t do that! Just wait; it definitely won’t take long," Zhao Ting immediately said in a flattering tone.
"Alright, alright, now hurry up and leave. If you don’t go now, you won’t be allowed to go," Meng Yao said.
Acting-wise, she certainly was against it!
Reluctantly, Zhao Ting was carried away.
The crowd was curious but didn’t dare to ask; Zhao Ting voluntarily said, "She’s nice-looking, and even though she’s a widow, I still can’t move my legs when I see her. If it weren’t for being so seriously injured this time, I’d have already told Protector and Sect Hierarch that I want to marry a woman to keep the bed warm. When I return, I’ll tell Protector that I’ll invite you to a wedding feast."
The followers kept on congratulating, and Zhao Ting squinted his eyes, smiling, simply feeling a bit happy.
Meng Yao said goodbye to Xiong Er and his wife, Xiong Er’s wife held her hand, inviting her to come and sit at their home whenever she could.
"I’ll be practicing at Hundred Herbs Hall this time. If you have any issues, just come directly. But presently I’m not formally married to your big brother, so mind how you address me," Meng Yao said.
"Got it?" Xiong Er’s wife reminded Xiong Er.
"Got it, got it, just...we’ll pretend not to know," Xiong Er replied.
"Alright then, I’ll head back first."
After leaving Xiong Er’s home, Meng Yao went straight to Hundred Herbs Hall and, upon inquiry, found that Lu Luoxing had indeed arrived.
She didn’t see the shopkeeper who previously showed hostility towards her; it was the medicine-fetching young man at the counter that led her.
"Sister Yao," Lu Luoxing greeted Meng Yao with joy, "I was delayed for a few days on the road and made you wait."
"Did something happen? Is it resolved?" Meng Yao asked.
"It wasn’t a big deal, just took some time, but resolved perfectly," Lu Luoxing said. "Have you really made up your mind this time?"
"Yes, I have. Dahe is going to participate in the provincial exams soon, and after passing, there’s the academy exam, and the palace exam. I really need to make more plans," Meng Yao said.
"Can you go back with me to the capital right away?" Lu Luoxing asked.
Meng Yao shook her head, "That’s not possible. I need to wait until Dahe’s exams are over."
"I knew it, so I brought some people along, temporarily five, the best from the Lu Family in terms of talent," Lu Luoxing said. "Including me, that’s six."
"That’s fine," Meng Yao nodded.
"When then?" Lu Luoxing asked.
"I’ll inform the family, make some arrangements, and by the way, I’ll bring Xiaohua with me," Meng Yao said.
"Welcome," Lu Luoxing said.
"I’ll head back then."
On her way out, she ran into the female shopkeeper of Hundred Herbs Hall, gave a slight nod, and brushed past her.
With Lu Luoxing here, this girl knows the ropes, so there was no need to say much more. If the shopkeeper stays in line, everyone wins; if not, she’ll definitely be found out by Lu Luoxing.
After returning home, Meng Yao gave a greeting to Zhao Xiaohua and went directly to her room.
"Prepare for me a set of surgical tools, with materials based on ancient metallurgical levels," Meng Yao called to the system.
[Alright, no problem.]
The system’s voice was cheerful.
The host’s ambition is a good thing, this way, it might repair itself faster.
Back in the day, the pre-transcended predecessor Luo Wanqing, although she took apprentices with her for surgeries, over the years, the theoretical skills of surgery were passed down, yet the actual operations became less skilled with each generation.
Before, Lu Luoxing had mentioned wanting her to cooperate with the Lu Family to bring them glory again.
At that time, she had refused.
Since then, even when saving people, the system intervened and she didn’t allow Lu Luoxing and the others to watch.
This time, she felt cornered.
She needs to rely on the Lu Family to make a name for herself.
Mutual benefit.
"Mom, I’m back," Zhao Dahe’s voice came from the doorway.
Meng Yao opened the door, "You came just in time. I have something to discuss with you."
Zhao Dahe sat by the table, poured himself a glass of water, and drank it all at once, "Mom, tell me."
"I’ve seen your father," Meng Yao got straight to the point.
Zhao Dahe was stunned, face full of shock.
Meng Yao sat quietly, waiting for him to react.
"Where is he?" Zhao Dahe, upon coming to, suddenly stood up, "Where is he?"
He even looked inside the room afterward.
"What are you looking at? He’s not here, you’re all grown up, no need to overreact, sit down to talk," Meng Yao said teasingly.
Zhao Dahe sat down obediently, "Mom, just spill it already!"