Chapter 195 (1/2)



195 The lion’s roar _1

Heng Yuan stopped and turned around. He did not say anything and bowed to Xu Qi ‘an.

“I want to go to the health Hall to take a look.” Xu Qi ‘an made his request.

“Sure.”

“Let’s go together.” Xu Qi ‘an invited his two colleagues.

“Did you not bring any money?” Song tingfeng gave him a sidelong glance.

Xu Qi ‘an smiled but didn’t say anything. She took two steps and stepped on a hard lump. She picked it up naturally and put it in her palm.”Look, the money is here.”

Song tingfeng and Zhu guangxiao: “??? ”

The former stared at the dull silver and said gloomily, “”I wasn’t paying attention when I was walking just now and missed this silver. I let you take advantage of me for nothing.”

In fact, you’ve missed out on at least a few taels of silver … Xu Qi ‘an’s lips twitched. He put the silver into his pocket and explained, ” master Hengyuan lives in the Yang Sheng Hall in the East of the outer city. I heard that the widows there are not living well.

“There are many people in the world who don’t live well.” Zhu guangxiao finished in a muffled voice and sighed.

The three of them followed Hengyuan out of the inner city and headed toward the sanatorium in the east of the city. In the process, song tingfeng discovered something interesting.

look at this monk. We’re walking fast, so he’s walking fast as well. He’s always maintaining a fixed distance from us, but he doesn’t look back at all.

Of course, this was not because Hengyuan had eyes on the back of his head.What a terrifying spiritual sense.

Deliberately speeding up their pace, the four of them soon arrived at the east of the city. This was a slum area, with low and dilapidated houses everywhere, and people wearing old and patched cotton-padded jackets.

Their faces were yellow and their bodies were emaciated as they basked in the sun, their eyes dull. The children here still had a lively light in their eyes, but their thin bodies and Dirty Faces, as well as the eyes that always stared at people’s wallets, made people feel disgusted with them for no reason.

A great loathing rose in Xu Qian’s heart, but it was not directed at the poor and children, but at the environment.

In his previous life, he had seen many photos of war-torn zones. Poverty, hunger, and chaos were the unchanging tones. Every time he saw a similar picture or scene, he would feel a strong sense of loathing, because he, who yearned for the good in his heart, was unable to change these things.

It was probably the so-called incompetent rage.

“Look after your wallets, even though they don’t have the courage and ability to steal your silver.” Hengyuan’s voice came from the front and he continued, ”

here, don’t act like you’re giving alms, because it will put you in an awkward position.

He didn’t explain what kind of awkward situation he was in.

‘I understand that. As long as I show them kindness, I’ll be a fat sheep to them …’ Is monk Heng Yuan afraid that we will be angry and hurt the poor people here? Xu Qian thought about it in his heart and said,

I rarely come to such a place. Why don’t I work? ”

most of the people who live in this place are refugees who don’t have land. They might have had it before, but they couldn’t stand the heavy labor and chose to give up their land and come to the city to make a living.

“But there’s no place for them to live in the city. From time to time, there will be hunters coming here to look for targets to fish for. However, in order to survive, there is indeed no lack of people who commit crimes.”

Master Heng Yuan explained calmly.

As they spoke, the four of them arrived at the health Hall. It was an old courtyard, and the plaque on the gate had long faded in the wind and frost.

“A while ago, there were people from the government who came to repair the courtyard, but I replaced the new plaque with the old one. It might not be a good thing for the health care Hall if it was too glamorous. The three of you, please!”

After they entered the hall of health maintenance, Hengyuan led them inside and said, “”Lord Xu, this poor monk knows that you have some difficulties. I’m looking for your help, not to borrow money. I’ve heard that you have a good relationship with the astrologers, so I’d like to ask for your help to find the white-robed sorcerers and save a child.”

After passing through the front yard, they entered the messy backyard and came to a woodshed.

The woodshed was covered with thick withered grass and quilts. A charcoal basin and a large bowl were placed in the corner, and a thin black Dog was curled up on the quilt.

Hearing the noise, the Black Dog tried to get up, but failed. It raised its head with difficulty and saw a stranger. Its gray eyes subconsciously showed a look of flattery, and it said intermittently, ”

“Fu ru … ‘Eastern Sea, good luck …’ Great li.”

Song tingfeng and Zhu guangxiao, who were initially expressionless, suddenly froze.

Xu Qi ‘an felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He remembered some of the words that number six had said when he saved him.

“This, this is … That child?” Xu Qi ‘an mumbled.

“He only knows how to say these eight words.” Hengyuan stared at the Black Dog with a benevolent expression. I saved my Junior Brother henghui when I was looking for him. He wouldn’t be able to live for long after suffering such a tragic treatment. During this period of time, I used my Qi to warm his body and barely allowed him to survive.

“But this can’t last long. His body is in a terrible condition and he needs to be treated. Otherwise, he’ll die in three days at most. Ordinary doctors could not save him, only the sorcerers of the Directorate of Celestials could. This poor monk had no choice but to ask Lord Xu for help.”

Song tingfeng opened his mouth and said in a deep voice, “”Perhaps, death is the best ending for him.”

Hengyuan looked at Gong and said in a low voice, “”Every day when the sun rises, his eyes are bright. I can read the desire in them, because it’s a pure hope that only wants to live.

“In your eyes, he might be as insignificant as the weeds in the courtyard. But even a little grass wants to live a tough life.”

Song tingfeng was silent.

Xu Qi ‘an looked at the’ Black Dog ‘and said, ” I know. I’ll ask the astrologist to see you. Master … If you need money in the future, feel free to come and find me. ”

“I can only pay three silver coins a day at most,” he added.

Three coins a day? Song tingfeng and Zhu guangxiao were slightly touched. One tael was worth eight coins. Xu Qi ‘an’s monthly salary, excluding the grains, was only four or five taels of real gold and silver.

Even in the inner city, they could live a more well-off life.