Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 412: Different Status, Different Treatment_1
"Useless! A bunch of trash! Why are you all so arrogant?" Cheng Xun roared.
He never expected his subordinates to be such fools. Snatching people from the county was one thing, but to audaciously block the doors of a medical hall was another. He had repeatedly warned them to tread lightly. Now wasn’t the time to be ostentatious, yet they insisted on creating trouble.
"Sir, it’s all because that young punk from the Health Medical Hall..." Housekeeper Xu tried to shift the blame but was slapped by Cheng Xun in response.
"You blocked their entrance, and now you don’t want them to fight back? Do you think you’re one of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, or from South Zhang North Kong? Even I wouldn’t dare to act this way! How dare you!"
Cheng Xun felt drained, dealing with such stupidity. The Health Medical Hall might not have a powerful network, but that didn’t mean the Cheng Family could mess with them indiscriminately. The government wasn’t idle; everyone’s eyes were upon them, waiting for them to make a misstep so they could tear a piece off the Cheng Family.
The original plan was to kill Bai Changsheng discreetly: put a sack over his head outside the city, stab him to death, and then bury him in an abandoned place. There was no need for all this fanfare. Now, the whole of Baihe County knew about the Cheng Family’s intent to annex all medical halls and control the lifeline of treatment.
He even started to suspect his subordinates were spies sent to sabotage him; otherwise, how could they conjure up such brainless schemes?
"I... I... Then, Sir, what should we do now?" Housekeeper Xu was also helpless. This matter truly wasn’t his doing. He had merely arranged it, and the task had gone to Huichun Hall, where it turned into this mess.
He was just a housekeeper. In his eyes, killing Bai Changsheng was actually a trivial matter, not requiring his personal supervision. Unexpectedly, it had gone wrong.
"What to do? Cut our losses, of course." Cheng Xun knew that this time, Huichun Hall and Shunmin Hall were definitely beyond saving. Even their medicinal herb business would have to cede a considerable share to reassure the officials in the government.
"Zhou, get rid of the people who handled this matter," Cheng Xun said to another manager, also surnamed Zhou. Then, his gaze shifted back to Housekeeper Xu. "Considering your many years of service to our Cheng Family, go to the countryside estates to supervise the grain."
Cheng Xun showed some leniency, but Housekeeper Xu’s actions ultimately led to his complete downfall, sending him to the countryside to live out his days.
"Thank you, Sir. Thank you, Sir." Although Housekeeper Xu felt unwilling, he dared not say anything. The incident had caused such a huge stir; he didn’t dare hope for more.
"Go. Pack up and leave immediately." Cheng Xun truly didn’t want to see him. If not for Xu’s long years of hard work and contributions, he would have had him beaten to death with rods long ago.
After the man left, Housekeeper Zhou finally asked, "Then, this Health Medical Hall and Bai Changsheng..."
"The Health Medical Hall... Have someone go and apologize. Say it was a misunderstanding; explain it clearly." Cheng Xun rubbed his temples. This matter was indeed a misunderstanding. Neither Huichun Hall nor Shunmin Hall had any designs on the medical hall. As for continuing to fight to the death, he wasn’t crazy enough to keep giving others a handle against him.
"As for Bai Changsheng, have the guards from the courtyard take a trip and eliminate him." A ruthless glint appeared on Cheng Xun’s face. If it weren’t for this Bai Changsheng, there wouldn’t have been so many rotten affairs. He even felt he was jinxed by the fellow; how was it that every encounter with him brought misfortune?
"Yes, Sir. I will attend to it immediately." Housekeeper Zhou took these two matters to heart.
"This can wait. First, send a calling card to the county office. I need to pay a visit to the Prefect," Cheng Xun said, somewhat exhaustedly.
The best approach was to go and plead guilty himself. If he waited for the Prefect to summon him, the consequences would be far more severe.
"Yes, Sir." Housekeeper Zhou naturally obeyed. The last one who didn’t obey was already pensioned off to the countryside.
Cheng Xun had been severely tormented by various matters these days. Previously, with his father shouldering the burdens, he was spared a great deal of unnecessary trouble. Now, problems came one after another, leaving him struggling to cope.
One wrong move, and his Cheng Family’s generations of enterprise could become someone else’s property.
"It seems Doctor Wang is quite resourceful. The Cheng Family will surely have to concede," Liu Ling’er naturally knew what the Great Families feared most.
Great Families feared public anger and resentment. If things escalated too much, word would indeed reach the highest ears.
Spirit Masters did possess Extraordinary Power, but this power wasn’t overwhelmingly strong. Even a Jinshi, faced with dozens of crossbows or a cavalry charge, would be no match. So, while Extraordinary Power carried corresponding weight, it wouldn’t grant absolute dominance over everything.
"We were lucky this time; Health Medical Hall took the blow for us. Otherwise, escaping wouldn’t have been so easy." Bai Changsheng also felt a little sheepish. His previous instant kill of three people was because he caught them unprepared.
At that time, there were about ten people besieging Health Medical Hall. If Liu Ling’er hadn’t been injured, with her Spirit Law and his help, they might have had a chance to win. However, even if they won, they would have been injured.
He was actually reflecting inwardly: he clearly possessed Immortality, so why was he foolishly doing such things? He should find a place to hide and lay low.
"We must leave as soon as possible. We’ve made the Cheng Family lose so much face; they definitely won’t let us go," Liu Ling’er said calmly.
"Isn’t Health Medical Hall around? Why wouldn’t they let us go? If they want to deal with someone, shouldn’t it be Health Medical Hall first?" Bai Changsheng was somewhat puzzled. This doesn’t seem logical. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
"Are you stupid? If anything happens to Health Medical Hall now, everyone will assume the Cheng Family did it. Not only will they not dare to touch Health Medical Hall, but they’ll also have to protect it. Otherwise, it will be the beginning of the Cheng Family’s downfall."
"We’re different. Unless I reveal my identity, we’re just two country bumpkins. Killing us would not only allow them to vent their anger but also serve as a warning to others." Hearing Bai Changsheng’s confusion, Liu Ling’er felt helpless. How could he not understand such a simple principle? They have an Amulet, so they dare to be reckless. We don’t, so we can only run.
Bai Changsheng’s scalp tingled. What kind of society was this? The society before his transmigration was definitely better.
"Let’s return to Zhenhai City overnight. Then, even if the head of the Cheng Family himself comes, he won’t be able to do anything to us." Liu Ling’er knew that Great Families had their own territories; you couldn’t just extend your reach arbitrarily.
Moreover, she was a direct daughter of the Liu Clan. If not for her clan’s mission requiring her to keep her identity secret, the Cheng Family wouldn’t have dared to be so arrogant. If they offended her, they would have no choice but to offer obsequious apologies.
"Alright, I’ll pack my things. Let’s leave immediately." For the sake of his own life, Bai Changsheng naturally agreed without hesitation.
As for Wang Linchi’s help, he could repay it later when he became successful. Right now, he couldn’t even protect himself, so there was nothing he could do.
Liu Ling’er wasn’t concerned about Wang Linchi either. In her view, Wang Linchi would be fine. Once she returned, she could have the Liu Clan help him out a bit, perhaps by renovating his medical hall or sending over a few Medical Books. That would suffice. The favor wasn’t that significant; after all, as long as Liu Ling’er revealed her identity, she wouldn’t have to worry about any danger.
"Okay, we need to be quick. If I’m not mistaken, the people sent to kill us are already on their way, and they are likely elites." Liu Ling’er didn’t object to Bai Changsheng packing. She knew he could concoct a special pill called the Nourishing Spirit Pill, which could actually nurture the Spiritual Bone and Spiritual Meridian.
It was precisely for this reason that she planned to bring Bai Changsheng back to Zhenhai City. With the Nourishing Spirit Pill nurturing and moisturizing their Spiritual Bones and Spirit Veins, the probability of the Liu Clan’s disciples passing the Mengxue trial could increase by ten percent. Although it was only ten percent, it could elevate their Liu Clan to a higher level. Otherwise, based on his looks alone, Liu Ling’er wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to protect him. More importantly, Bai Changsheng had developed this Nourishing Spirit Pill himself, meaning he could potentially develop similar things in the future. This was practically a clan-level asset!
Just as she was thinking this, Liu Ling’er suddenly felt a sharp pain at the back of her head, and then she quickly lost consciousness. She didn’t even see who attacked her.
Meanwhile, Bai Changsheng quickly packed his things. When he came out and didn’t see Liu Ling’er, he looked somewhat puzzled.
The moment he stepped out, he received the same treatment as Liu Ling’er: he was knocked unconscious from behind.
"Trying to run off without me, huh? You two are really something," Wang Linchi grumbled. After taking care of the loose ends, he carried the two of them, taking a long, roundabout route back to Baihe County.
About half an hour later, the Cheng Family’s guards arrived, only to find the place empty.
The leader, a burly man, had an ugly expression. "Damn it, they got away! How are we supposed to explain this when we get back?"
In the end, they could only set fire to the house to vent their frustration. Otherwise, if they accomplished nothing, getting reprimanded and having their salaries docked would be the least of their worries. They feared being sent to the countryside to follow Housekeeper Xu’s old path—that would be the worst outcome.
