Zhou Zifeng gave a fist salute and bowed deeply.
In his moment of despair, he was grateful for Chu Li's forthrightness and friendliness, regardless of whether he could cure his second brother or not.
Chu Li gave a fist salute and smiled. "I'm just afraid that I won't be able to save Second Young Master and let Eldest Young Master down."
"We'll see what happens to Second Young Master!" Zhou Zifeng sighed.
Chu Li nodded with a smile and followed them to the courtyard.
Everyone stared at him as soon as he arrived at the courtyard. The young woman in the gazebo looked over as well.
"Sister-in-law, this is Chief Chu Li," Zhou Zifeng said. "He's here to see Second Young Master."
The young woman was very beautiful. At this moment, her eyes were red and delicate, adding to her charm. She said lightly, "Chief Steward Chu, I have long heard of your great name. Can you save my husband?"
Chu Li nodded. "Don't worry, I'll do my best."
"Thank you very much!" The young woman bowed and walked towards Chu Li. "Please!"
She did not even look at Zhou Zifeng.
Zhou Zifeng shook his head helplessly and extended his hand.
Chu Li pretended not to see and walked inside.
It was best for him not to get involved in family matters.
He could see the reason clearly.
Initially, Eldest Young Master requested to lead the Protectors to deal with Asura, but the High Duke decided to let Eldest Young Master stay in the Public House while Second Young Master led the Protectors.
In the end, before he could arrive, Second Young Master and his men encountered Asura. He was lucky enough to escape but was severely injured. After returning to the Public House, his injuries worsened and were incurable.
The young woman felt that fate was unfair. Her husband suffered on behalf of Eldest Young Master.
Seeing Eldest Young Master alive and well, and her husband on the verge of death, she felt that Eldest Young Master was an eyesore and did not want to see him.
Chu Li came to the bedroom and looked at Zhou Zimo who was surrounded by black aura.
"How is it?" Zhou Zifeng asked.
Chu Li replied, "It's fine."
He pressed his hand on Zhou Zimo's chest and channeled the Cloud Slashing Power into it. The Shura Palms surged over in an attempt to expel it but were quickly devoured and returned to Chu Li's body in the blink of an eye.
Spirit Qi gathered from all directions and revolved around Zhou Zimo's Minute Pulse Cleansing Technique a few times.
Everyone watched as Zhou Zimo changed rapidly. The black gas faded quickly, revealing his pale face. Then, it slowly turned rosy. His breathing changed from rapid and light to long and slow, and he fell into a deep sleep.
Chu Li loosened his grip and nodded. "I'm done."
The thin old man quickly checked Zhou Zimo's wrist.
Zhou Zifeng reached out to feel it as well. With a smile on his face, he gave a fist salute and said, "Thank you, Chief Chu!"
Chu Li waved his hand. "It's nothing. You don't have to do this."
"Haha, it's nothing to you, Chief Chu, but we're indebted to you for saving our lives!" Zhou Zifeng guffawed. "When Second Younger Brother wakes up, I'll have him thank you properly."
Chu Li smiled. "Master Xiao Tieying, you're being too serious."
The young woman, who had been silent all this while, lowered her head and weeping, suddenly pushed Zhou Zifeng aside and went to the side of the bed. She touched Zhou Zimo's face and leaned over him, weeping tears of joy.
Zhou Zifeng smiled awkwardly at Chu Li. "Chief Chu, let's talk outside!"
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
Everyone left, leaving only the young woman to take care of Zhou Zimo.
They sat down in the gazebo.
Lu Yuancheng smiled. "Chief Chu, you're very familiar with the Shura Palm."
He was in disbelief when he saw how Chu Li easily neutralized the Shura Palm's energy and healed Second Young Master's injuries in the blink of an eye.
After all, the High Duke's Public House had put in a lot of effort to treat Second Young Master's injuries. All the High Officials and masters had tried, but none of them could stop the Shura Palm.
Chu Li said, "I've dealt with Asura a few times, so I'm familiar with it."
"Asura is really scary!" Zhou Zifeng sighed. "Second Younger Brother was almost killed by them this time. We lost two Protectors. If it weren't for you, Chief Chu, Second Younger Brother's life would have been in danger!"
Chu Li smiled and shook his head.
"I'm afraid Father will have to wait for three to four days. Chief Chu, you can stay in the Public House." Zhou Zifeng smiled.
It would be unreasonable to ask him to stay outside the Public House after saving Second Younger Brother's life.
Chu Li smiled. "That would be great. Thank you for your hospitality."
"Chief Chu is familiar with Asura. I'd like to ask for some advice," Zhou Zifeng said.
He turned to Lu Yuancheng and said, "Arrange a courtyard for Chief Chu."
"Yes." Lu Yuancheng fist saluted and stood up. "I'll go make the preparations."
As soon as he left, two people entered the courtyard. It was a man and a woman.
The man was handsome, tall, and had a jade-like complexion.
The woman was charming and her eyes were as clear as water. Although she was not as beautiful as Siao Shi and the others, she was still a rare beauty.
"Big Brother, how's Second Older Brother?" The handsome man walked forward and asked coldly, "I heard that he's not well?"
"Second Younger Brother is fine." Zhou Zifeng waved. "Come, meet Chief Chu Li. He's the one who saved Second Younger Brother."
He turned and smiled. "This is my Third Younger Brother, Zhou Ziyu."
Zhou Ziyu fist saluted. "Thank you, Chief Chu."
He was handsome, arrogant, and cold. He did not think much of Chu Li. The fist salute was just a perfunctory greeting to Zhou Zifeng.
The charming woman curtsied. "I'm Zhou Mei. Greetings, Chief Chu."
Chu Li fist saluted. "Greetings, Third Madam."
"I'll go in and see Second Older Brother," Zhou Ziyu said.
He brought Zhou Mei into the house.
"My Third Younger Brother has always been cold. Please don't take it to heart, Chief Chu." Zhou Zifeng smiled.
Chu Li shook his head and looked at their backs thoughtfully.
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For the next three days, Chu Li did not go out at all. He stayed in the courtyard of the Ji Public House and cultivated the All-Knowing Scripture.
He wanted to improve the level of the All-Knowing Scripture so that he could smell further.
During these three days, Zhou Zifeng stayed in the restaurant in Ji River Valley and sat at a table by the window on the third floor.
When the people of the Ji River Valley passed by the restaurant, they could see Zhou Zifeng when they raised their heads to look at him. He was leisurely sipping his wine and reading a book. He did not look like an Asura who was about to break into the Ji River Valley.
Although the people were still worried, they were not in a hurry to leave Ji River Valley.
The safest place in the Ji Public House was Ji River Valley. If Ji River Valley was not safe, the other places were even worse. Instead of that, it was better to stay in the city. If an Asura appeared, the Protectors of the High Duke's Public House would not stand idly by.
In the evening, Zhou Zifeng was reading on the third floor of the restaurant when Zhou Ziyu came over with the charming Zhou Mei.
"Big Brother." He fist saluted.
Zhou Zifeng put down his book and looked up at him. "Third Younger Brother, why did you leave the house?"
"To join in the fun," Zhou Ziyu said. "When will Father return?"
"Soon," Zhou Zifeng said calmly. "You don't have to worry about this. Just stay in the house."
"What's up with that Chu Li?" Zhou Ziyu asked. "Do you really treat him as an honored guest?"
"He saved Second Younger Brother, so of course he's our benefactor." Zhou Zifeng nodded. "Why?"
"I think there's something wrong with this Chu Li." Zhou Ziyu scoffed. "The way he looks at Ah Mei is very strange. Does he have some ulterior motives?"
Zhou Zifeng was stunned and then burst out laughing.
Zhou Ziyu scoffed. "Big Brother, you don't believe me?"
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