After arriving in Ning'an County, Wang Yan parted ways with his two senior brothers. They went to Linjia Village to subdue the demon, while he stayed in the city.
The two sides made an appointment, and when they finished their work, they would go back to the mountain together.
The pharmacy they cooperated with, called Ji Shitang, was located on Zhuangyuan Street in the west of the city. It had an excellent reputation and a good reputation. In the entire county, it could be regarded as one of the best pharmacies.
The shopkeeper of Ji Shitang, surnamed Cao, is in his fifties, has superb medical skills, and is kind-hearted to the people, so he is very famous in the local area.
After entering the city, according to the agreement, Wang Yan first came to a tea shop next to the intersection. There were not many customers in the tea shop, but in a conspicuous place outside the shed, there was a fat man in his thirties sitting on his head. High hat, gorgeous clothes, eyes from time to time to watch the direction of the city gate.
"Oh! It's Daochang Wang! I'm really lucky to meet, I thought Daoist Yun would come in person!"
When the big man saw Wang Yan, he quickly got up and greeted him with a smile.
Wang Yan walked over and made a bow.
"Senior Brother Yun can't come because of something, so let me do it for you."
The big man nodded, but didn't care too much.
This person is also surnamed Wang, and his name is Gao. He is the middleman in their exchanges and transactions. He has been inspired by Laoshan Laodao, so he lives in Taoism and is a layman.
Wang Yan had met him twice before, so he recognized him.
"The king's long boat is exhausted, do you want to rest and drink some tea?"
Wang Gao took the teacup and added another cup of tea for him.
Wang Yan took it, thanked him, and drank it all in one gulp.
"You don't need to rest. Let's go to the pharmacy first. By the way, you can tell me the situation."
When the big man heard the words, he immediately settled the bill without hesitation.
"Okay! Wang Daochang, please!"
There was a carriage waiting on the side of the road, and the two got into the car and went straight towards Ji Shitang.
In the carriage, Wang Gao explained the situation one by one.
It turned out that a few days ago, a member of Liu from the city came to their pharmacy and asked to buy a large number of Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, saying that the hired worker was injured at work and needed this medicine to activate Qi and blood, remove stasis and relieve pain.
At that time, the shopkeeper kindly asked him to bring someone over to take a look.
But Liu Yuanwai refused angrily, only saying that the injury was not serious, and that he would just buy some medicine pills.
Life is not easy these days. The poor work for the rich. When they meet a good boss, if they are injured in an accident, they will ask someone to heal them. When they encounter a bad one, don’t tell me the money to buy medicine. Who will take care of their life or death? .
Shopkeeper Cao didn't think much about it at the time, so he sold the medicine to him.
Unexpectedly, it took less than three days for the elixir to be resold, and Liu Yuanwei brought a group of people to the door, saying that he was selling fake medicines, and the injured workers ate them. The symptoms not only did not relieve, but worsened, and they wanted to ask him for an explanation. .
Shopkeeper Cao repeatedly verified at that time that with his years of medical experience, he did not find any problems with the medicinal herbs, but the other party insisted, and even carried the seriously injured worker to the pharmacy, repeatedly aggressive.
Thinking that this batch of medicinal pills came from Laoshan Taoist Temple, they were not willing to carry the blame, so they found a middleman and passed the news back.
After listening, Wang Yan nodded thoughtfully.
According to the time, this batch of Xuefu Zhuyu Pills should have come from Senior Brother Xun Qi. This relatively low-level medicinal pill was simply a piece of cake for him, and after the completion of the pill, Senior Brother Yun Zhongliu also once It has been personally verified and confirmed many times before it is resold to the pharmacy.
So it stands to reason that there should be no problem.
But what's going on at the moment, only after seeing it.
Not long after, the carriage stopped in front of Ji Shitang.
When I got off the carriage, I looked around, the streets were deserted, and there were no pedestrians, which formed a strong contrast with the bustling and lively scene in the past.
Inside the Ji Shitang, there are people who are busy, and there is a couplet posted in front of the door, with a letter: "I hope people in this world are free from illness, and it is better to put medicine on the shelf!"
"Kakka... Kaka..."
A group of heavily armored soldiers, armed with spears and a large knife on their waists, lined up neatly between steps, all of them looked vigilant, and patrolled along the road.
"The inspection is so strict, what happened in the city?"
Seeing this scene, Wang Yan couldn't help but ask casually.
"Hey! The Dao Chief doesn't know, there have been several death lawsuits in the county recently, and the murderer is still committing crimes, so he has increased the precautions."
Wang Gao sighed and explained it briefly.
Ignoring these, Wang Yan followed the other party and entered the pharmacy.
After meeting the shopkeeper Cao, the two sides met and bowed. Wang Yan went straight to the topic. When he checked the medicinal pills, several parties verified and confirmed that there was no problem.
It wasn't a problem with the pills, but the other party insisted that their pills were ineffective. Wang Yan guessed in his heart that it might be a human problem.
Shopkeeper Cao sent someone to ask Liu Yuanwai to come and confront him, but after arriving, Liu’s servant said that Yuanwai went out to visit friends and asked him to come back tomorrow.
Fortunately, the news has been brought, Wang Yan is not in a hurry, and stayed in Ji Shitang that day.
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That night!
In the northern suburb of Ning'an County, a dilapidated land temple.
This place is far away from the inner city, and there are no residential houses around. Some are just lonely and lush bamboo forests. The night wind blows and it looks quite desolate.
The main hall of the temple collapsed in half, and only three of the four pillars outside the hall remained. The ground was cluttered and dark, and the corners were covered with spider webs.
A pile of bonfires ignited, and the moonlight sprinkled in, making the main hall of the broken temple extremely bright, and the clay statue of the land god stood on the top.
Sitting beside the bonfire was a monk, handsome and very young.
This monk closed his eyes slightly, holding a rosary, and was chanting.
"Huhuhu..."
A gust of cool wind blew in, and there was a strange fragrance mixed in the wind.
"Excuse me, little master."
A soft female voice suddenly appeared in the monk's ear.
The monk stopped reciting the scriptures, opened his eyes, and looked at the sound, only to see a woman in red standing by the door, with a slightly nervous expression.
This woman has a very beautiful face, pink makeup and jade, beautiful and charming, with a hint of charm between her eyebrows, as if she can take away the soul of a person.
"The Nu family is a daughter in the city. I went out to visit relatives today, and I don't want to lose the time. It's getting late. When I saw the fire here, I wanted to come and rest. I wonder if the little master can make it easier?"
The woman's voice was gentle and very pleasant.
"Amitabha, the ruined temple is originally an ownerless thing, the female benefactor please do it!"
The monk clasped his hands together, chanted the Buddha's name, and said so.
"The slave family will thank you!"
The woman bowed slightly, smiled, and stepped in.
She went straight to the monk and sat down by the campfire.
A pair of eyes peeked at the monk, pursed his lips and chuckled.
"Where did the little master come from and where are you going?"
The corner of the monk's mouth twitched and he replied.
"The poor monk came from the south and is going to the west."
"Oh? Coincidentally, the slave family is also going to the west. It's really fateful to think about it!"
After listening to the woman, she gave a coquettish smile, showing all her charm and beauty, with a pair of crystal clear eyes, just looking back and forth on the monk's body.
"The weather is really sultry! The slaves are already sweating, and the little master wears so much, isn't it hot?"
After a moment of silence, the woman stretched out her hand to fan the wind, and then slowly pulled down the clothes on her shoulders, revealing a piece of pure white jade shoulders.
"Peace of mind is naturally cool, female donors, please respect yourself!"
The monk then closed his eyes, but he still sat on the spot, motionless.
"Giggle... Little Master, what are you afraid of? There are no outsiders here. You monks, you just recite sutras when you are full all day long, what's the point! Little Master is so handsome, the slave family really feels sorry for you, it's better to return to the world. Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy the pleasures of the world!"
The woman smiled and leaned over to the monk. Seeing that he didn't respond, she became more and more courageous, like dry wood meeting a raging fire.
He spit out a breath of fresh air and sprayed it on the monk's face. The woman's Qianqiansu hand placed on the monk's shoulder, and the strange fragrance on her body burst into her nostrils.
"The little master is here! The slave family will teach you tonight how to enjoy the most wonderful things in this world."
As soon as this statement came out, it was like a soul-snatching voice, which captured people's minds.
"Don't dare to be! A poor monk is a common person, I am afraid that he will have no luck to accept the good intentions of the female benefactor, and the pink and pink skeletons will all be empty in the end!"
"Hey! Why should the little master be as ignorant as the people of the world? People live for a lifetime, and when they are happy, the beautiful scenery tonight is a good time to be happy. No third person knows about this matter, not to mention that the little master is so handsome and beautiful. It really makes the slave family fascinated and can't stop!"
The woman spoke again, revealing her coquettish temperament, her words and deeds, and at first glance, there was no sign of a woman from a good family.
"The female benefactor has won the prize! The poor monk's appearance and skin are all given by his parents. You can steal the sky and change the sun as a female benefactor. I can see at a glance that you are not human!"
The monk suddenly opened his eyes, his expression was stern, a chilling air burst out, and he suddenly jumped up from the ground, the whisk beside him was already in his hand.
"Bold monster, I want you to reveal your true self!"
With a scolding, the woman's complexion suddenly changed, and her heart was horrified.
"Great Power Heavenly Dragon, World Honored Earth Store, Prajna Buddhas, Prajna Ba!"