The doctor helped Li Mu apply the medicine and simply bandaged his shoulder. Then, he packed up and left.
After a while, Liu Hanyan and Wanwan walked into the room. He looked at Li Mu and moved his lips as if he wanted to say something, but stopped on second thought.
Li Mu leaned against the headboard and said, "I'll give you the doctor's fee and medicine later."
Liu Hanyan shook her head and said, "You're now the storyteller of the teahouse. Many customers come here because of you. The teahouse depends on you to make money. We can still afford to pay for the doctor's fee and medicine."
Since she said so, Li Mu didn't insist.
Wanwan trotted to the bed and looked at Li Mu with admiration. She asked, "Young Master, did you really go to catch a monster?"
Li Mu had just heard Zhang Shan's voice coming from outside. Presumably, the talkative Zhang Shan must have told him everything. He might even add a few more details. He smiled and said, "We didn't catch the monster, but we were almost caught by the monster …"
Wanwan squatted in front of the bed and said, "Miss has been worried about you these two days …"
Liu Hanyan glanced at her. "Who's worried? Who's been lying on the wall watching you these two days?"
Li Mu looked up at Liu Hanyan and said, "I'm sorry. The cases in the yamen come and go all the time. I can't go home most of the time. I've made you worry."
Liu Hanyan finally couldn't help but say, "It's so dangerous to be a constable, and your body … Can't you just quit being a constable? Whether it's writing or telling stories, you'll be safe. If you go on like this, you'll lose your life sooner or later …"
Although she knew that demons and ghosts existed in this world, it was only hearsay. She always thought that demons and zombies were things that were very far away from her. Until she met Li Mu …
Li Mu could hear Liu Hanyan's concern. After the misunderstanding was resolved, the two of them were not only neighbors, but also friends. Her words were completely for Li Mu's sake.
However, for Li Mu, being a constable could help him condense his soul. He wouldn't give it up no matter what.
Moreover, there was still Li Qing in the yamen. Without her help, Li Mu probably only had less than half a year left to live.
Liu Hanyan was only a normal person. The details of cultivation couldn't be explained to her. Li Mu didn't want to explain either. He only smiled and said, "Life is important, but if even a constable is so afraid of death, who will protect your safety and the safety of the common people?"
He looked at Liu Hanyan and said seriously, "It's precisely because life is important that it can't be wasted. A person's life should be spent like this. When he looks back on the past, he shouldn't feel regret for wasting his time, nor should he feel shame for doing nothing. Even if I only have half a year left to live, in this half a year, I will do what I want to do, what I should do …"
… …
A moment later, Liu Hanyan and Wanwan walked out of Li Mu's room. Wanwan turned her head and asked in confusion, "Miss, what does the young master mean?"
Liu Hanyan was silent for a long time before she sighed and said softly, "You're still young. It's fine if you don't understand, but you have to know that there are many demons and ghosts in this world. The reason why we can live peacefully here is because there are people like him, silently protecting us in the dark …"
Wanwan nodded as if she understood and said, "I understand. The young master is secretly protecting us. He's injured now. Miss, can I stay and take care of him?"
Liu Hanyan nodded and said, "I'll go boil some nourishing soup. Bring it to him in a moment …"
… …
This wasn't the first time that Li Mu had seen Liu Hanyan's cooking skills, but when Wanwan fed Li Mu spoonful after spoonful of chicken soup, Li Mu couldn't help but have the impulse to marry Liu Hanyan.
This way, he could drink this delicious soup every day.
Wanwan moved a small stool and sat in front of the bed. She put the spoon to Li Mu's mouth and said, "Open your mouth, ah …"
Li Mu opened his mouth and she slowly fed the soup to Li Mu.
Li Mu originally wanted to drink it himself, but his right shoulder was injured. After applying medicine and bandaging, his entire arm couldn't move. Wanwan saw that it was inconvenient for him to drink the soup with his left hand, so she picked up the bowl and fed him.
Ever since Li Mu was weaned, he hadn't been served like this.
The little maid was really considerate. He didn't dote on her for nothing these days.
Wanwan fed Li Mu soup and asked curiously, "Young Master, can a tiger spirit talk? What do zombies look like? The books say that zombies can suck human blood and jump when they walk. Is it true …"
Li Mu said leisurely, "They can talk. Not only can they talk, but they can also turn into humans. Zombies can suck the blood of humans, cows, and sheep. They don't just jump when they walk. The powerful zombies can not only walk like humans, but can also fly …"
When Li Qing walked into the room, she saw Li Mu lazily leaning against the bed. A pretty little maid was feeding him soup spoonful by spoonful.
"Boss …"
Li Mu almost choked. When he was about to stand up, Li Qing waved her hand and said, "Sit down. I came to see you and give you a piece of Fu-lu. Later, you can turn it into talisman water and drink it. After you recover, there won't be any scars left on your body."
Li Mu took the Fu-lu from Li Qing and said, "Thank you, boss."
Li Qing added, "You can rest at ease and recuperate first. You don't have to go to the government office for the time being. Lord Zhang has already reported that glutinous rice can restrain zombies. It should be of help to the cultivators in Zhou County. When the disaster there is over, the County Governor may reward you."
Li Mu nodded and asked, "What about Huang Shu and his wife?"
Li Qing said, "The Zhang County Magistrates asked people to exchange some medicinal herbs for silver to compensate the villagers. The two demons were also released back to the mountain."
With the two cases over, Li Mu had nothing to worry about. Suddenly, he remembered something and asked, "Boss, the magic that Constable Han used to kill the zombie was a Taoist magic art, right?"
"Not exactly." Li Qing thought for a while and explained, "In the Fu-lu School, his branch once had a strong cultivator of the Upper Realm. Although he didn't create his own Taoist magic art, he left behind a magic art that was close to Taoist magic art for his descendants. When using this magic art, one could summon his doppelganger and control this doppelganger to use a magic art. When Han Zhe, who was in the Soul Condensing Realm, used this magic art, he could summon a doppelganger of the Supernatural Realm."
The biggest difference between human cultivators and demons was that there was an endless supply of magic arts. Han Zhe was only in the Second Realm, but he could kill a zombie that was infinitely close to the Fourth Realm. Dealing with Lin Wan, who was also in the Second Realm, was as easy as blowing off dust. Although Li Mu could also use the Thunder Magic with his Soul Refining Realm cultivation, it was not as convenient as Han Zhe's. He could summon a doppelganger and stand aside to watch the show. He still had to spend a lot of time practicing the technique of striking people …
When his Thunder Magic could hit where it was directed, predict the enemy's position, and accurately hit a moving enemy, only then would it be considered a small success.
Li Qing's gaze swept past Wanwan, and she said to Li Mu, "You rest first. There are still some suspicious points in the case of Zhang Family Village that need to be investigated. I'll go back to the yamen first and come see you in two days."
Li Mu sharply sensed Li Qing's gaze and explained, "Wanwan is my neighbor. She specially came over to take care of me."
Before Li Qing left, the trusting look in her eyes made Li Mu feel very touched.
This showed that as his superior, she still understood Li Mu. She knew that he was different from Li Si. He was a true gentleman and would not deceive an ignorant girl's feelings and body.
Li Mu picked up the paper talisman and said, "Wanwan, please bring me a bowl of water …"
…
The Fu-lu that Li Qing gave him took effect very quickly. The wound on Li Mu's shoulder healed at an unimaginable speed. In just three days, the wound on his shoulder had already formed a scab, and there was only a slight inconvenience in his movements.
These three days were the most comfortable days Li Mu had had since he came to this world.
Under Wanwan's care, his clothes and food were all provided to him. Other than going to the toilet, there was someone to do everything for him. Li Mu finally understood why rich families always kept a few servant girls. This kind of life was simply a land of warmth and gentleness …
However, a land of warmth and gentleness was also a hero's grave. Li Mu understood this principle. After enjoying the life of a young master for three days, he once again went to the teahouse of Yunyan Pavilion.
In the private room, Liu Hanyan looked at him and advised, "You should rest for a few more days. It won't be too late to come back after your injuries have healed."
"No need." Li Mu shook his head and said, "As a storyteller, the people who like me are my parents. I can't let them wait for too long …"
Liu Hanyan saw that his complexion was good and did not insist. She only looked at Li Mu with a strange expression and asked, "Then do you mind letting your parents know where you live? Many of them want to personally come and give you gifts …"
"Please don't!" Li Mu waved his hand and said, "You know, I'm a low-key person. I only want to live a quiet life and don't want to be disturbed by too many people …"
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