Chapter 167: Commissioning Crimson Dagger Dojo
” Thankfully, I noticed the situation and gave some first aid. But since today’s morning, the situation grew worse than last night.” Sang Qiuliu sighed as her eyes almost teared up.
” Thus, I brought him as fast as possible.”
Jia Hao rubbed his chin as he looked at Sang Qian. ” I understand.”
Using his Sage’s Divine Eyes, he looked at the condition of Sang Qian.
[ Name: Sang Qian]
[ Age: 56]
[ Remark: The leader of Crimson Dagger Dojo and half step Innate Realm practitioner of blue internal qi. Currently suffering from a mild dosage of Violet Smoke Grass]
[ Recent Future Point: Three Days later, he visits the Cai Family to thank Jia Hao for saving his life and give a bottle of Energy Revolving Pill to him]
‘ I see, His recent future point changed, huh?’ Jia Hao was mildly surprised.
In the original future, he was supposed to die by Lei Qinzhu’s scheme. The Violet Smoke Grass should have fed to Sang Qian a few more times to ensure his death.
However, the plan was intercepted and Lei Qingzhu was killed by Jia Hao. So, The amount of Violet Smoke Grass in Sang Qian’s body couldn’t kill him. Or at least, bought him some extra time.
” Miss Qiuliu, you did an excellent job to bring your father early. If you had delayed, the treatment might have proven futile.” Jia Hao spoke with a grave voice.
” Pharmacist Mo, I believe the amount of Violet Smoke Grass is very low. So, the toxicity isn’t spread everywhere.”
” I too believe that, Young Lord.” Pharmacist Mo was surprised when he heard Jia Hao’s acute description.’ Young Master knows about medicines and poisons?’
” Do we have herbs to cure him?”
” Ah, Yes. We received a batch of precious herbs a few days ago. I believe it will work.” Pharmacist Mo spoke with an odd face.” However, I would like Young Lord to prepare some countermeasures in case anything goes wrong.”
” Of course, I will, Pharmacist Mo.” Jia Hao nodded. ” Miss Qiuliu, You don’t need to worry. Our Fragrant Medicine Store’s reputation is unrivaled. I believe Mr. Sang will be cured soon.”
” Thank you, young master.” Sang Qiuliu blushed a bit as she cupped her fist. ” Me and the Crimson Dagger Dojo shall forever be grateful to you if you save my father.”
” But, May I know your identity?”
” Me?” Jia Hao smiled. ” I am Jia Hao, the son in law of Cai Family.”
” Ahh, I see.”
Sang Qiuliu understood instantly as she nodded. After all, Jia Hao could be considered a small celebrity in Nanhai City.
Just his identity as the husband of Cai Yixue would drive any man crazy with jealousy. Not to mention, his poems and other tales were slowly circulating in the city.
” Young Lord Jia, I sincerely hope you save my father. And if you do so, our dojo will stand with your Cai Family.”
” That’s all I want to hear, Miss Qiuliu.” Jia Hao smiled. ” Pharmacist Mo, You can begin.”
” Yes, Young Lord.” Pharmacist Mo called a few of the medicinal servants and brought Sang Qian to another room.
” If Miss Qiuliu isn’t busy, then can I take some time with you?”
” Sure, Why not?” Sang Qiuliu nodded as she followed Jia Hao.
” So, Miss Qiuliu, What sort of work does Crimson Dagger Dojo do? I am sure it’s not training people just to get stronger?”
” Of course not.” Sang Qiuliu shook her head. ” It’s also a form of business.”
” People come here to receive guidance on martial path. We give them resources and techniques, and they repay us with various deeds.”
” We give merchant escort services, money lending, guarding services, and monster hunting bounties.”
” The disciples of our dojo give gains merits by doing our tasks. And in return, we give them resources.”
She smiled lightly. ” Though, We are incomparable to a noble military family as the Cai Family.”
The Cai Family is a military duke. Although they are famous for their 10,000 soldiers in Silver Lightning Cavalry, there are also 30,000 soldiers who are currently under the governance of the Cai family.
In normal times, these soldiers would work as farmers or other workers while training once a week. However, during times of need, they can easily be transformed into powerful soldiers.
The reason for the Cai Family’s establishment in Nanhai City was to guard the Nanhai Mountain, protecting the entrance of Western Province from the barbarians of the west.
Therefore, not only Nanhai City, but the entire Great Yan Kingdom admires the Cai Family.
However, Due to their utter loyalty and dislike of mixing with the imperial family’s politics, the Cai family has been side tracked by everyone.
And after the last war, the Cai Family wasn’t aided by the imperial family at all. They have been surviving completely independently.
” Does that mean the Crimson Dagger Dojo knows all the ins and outs of the Nanhai Mountains? And the Twisted Dark Forest?”
” You can say so.” Sang Qiuliu nodded when she heard Jia Hao. ” However, the Nanhai Mountain range is far too big. Therefore, we only know about the thirty li radius of mountains near Nanhai City.”
” Then, Would Miss Sang give me a copy of a map? I wish to visit a place in Twisted Dark Forest called Wolves Fountain.”
” Wolves Fountain?” Sang Qiuliu was surprised. ” That place is infested with dark goblins and blood eyed wolves. Going there alone would be very dangerous.”
” I am not going alone, Miss Sang. However, Thank you for your consideration.”
” En, That’s alright.” Sang Qiuliu nodded. ” I shall send a copy of the map to you.”
” Young Lord Jia, Are you really just a scholar?”
” What do you mean, Miss Sang?” Jia Hao spoke with a curious gaze.
” Scholars generally those who didn’t attain Profound Awakening Realm and took the Imperial Examinations.”
” However, You don’t exactly feel like a frail mortal scholar.”
” Is that so?” Jia Hao chuckled. ” My, I am flattered that Miss Sang showing interest in me.”
” Haha, Young Lord Jia is quite funny.”
” Regarding Mr. Sang’s condition, Don’t you think it’s a bit odd, Miss Sang?” Jia Hao proposed. ” Someone must have tried to poison Mr. Sang. And it couldn’t be done without being his close ones.”
” But the strange thing is, the poison is mild. Why someone who wants to kill him would give him mild poison? Unless they didn’t have a chance to poison him anymore?”
Sang Qiuliu’s pupils shrank when she heard that. ” That…That is possible. However, What do you want to imply, Young Lord?”
” Well, I was just piecing things together. And I recently saw Elder Lei of Crimson Dagger Dojo filing a missing report for his son Lei Qinzhu.”
” Digging a bit more, I noticed the intention of Lei father and son.”
Sang Qiuliu’s breathing turned faster as she looked away. ” This…This isn’t…possible…”
” I am not saying anything.” Jia Hao shrugged. ” I was merely stating a hypothesis.”
” Young Lord Jia, Please give me some moment. I shall be back in an hour or two.” Sang Qiuliu cupped her fist as she spoke.
” Don’t worry about your father, Miss Sang.” Jia Hao nodded with a smile. ” I believe the curing effect would show up within today’s evening.”
” So, You can go without any worry. We will take care of Mr. Sang.”
” Thank you, Young Lord Jia. Next time, I shall treat you to a drink.” Sang Qiuliu turned around and left hurriedly.
Jia Hao’s lips curled when he saw her leaving.
‘ Ah, Fate…It’s so interconnected.’
Jia Hao turned around and left.
The reason why he asked for the map of Wolves Fountain is very simple. Because he knew there was a herb called Bright Snow Lotus hiding there.
When he met Li Qing, he saw his Recent Future Point. He was looking for the Bright Snow Lotus. And to get that, he employed Elder Lei of Crimson Dagger Dojo.
However, Elder Lei was actually from the enemy faction. He poisoned Li Qing And Zhou Yan’s drink in the in the forest, making them lose their strength.
Although Li Qing and Zhou Yan managed to kill their way out and get the Bright Snow Lotus. However, Zhou Yan would lose one of his arms and Li Qing almost got crippled.
For a Crown Prince to be in this state, the Third Prince Li Yuan would definitely take advantage of it.
” As Li Qing said, he contacted Lei Qinzhu first. However, since I killed Lei Qinzhu, Li Qing had to seek help from Elder Lei. Not as Crown Prince Li Qing, but young master Qing Li.”
” So, his original future didn’t change at all. But that’s till I know it.” Jia Hao muttered.
He can use this chance to solidify his relationship with the Crown Prince. And with him on his side, Jia Hao could build his own political power.
In this world, money is powerful, yes. However, it’s not omnipotent. Yunlan Continent respects power and connections more than material wealth.
Because no matter how much a wealthy merchant you are, or how powerful a martial artist you are, a single Imperial Order and you will get ruined.
‘ Therefore, I need to control the Imperial Family first. Otherwise, I won’t have a moment of peace.’
