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Chapter 167: Gao Shou's Dilemma
"Brother Sun, they..."
Looking at the four fleeing individuals, a deep resentment flashed in Gao Shou's eyes. The relentless pursuit and humiliation he had endured made him feel worse than dead, yet he never expected that Sun Zhe would let them go just like that.
Sun Zhe glanced at Gao Shou with a cold expression that sent a shiver down Gao Shou's spine, making his already pale face even paler.
"One must have self-awareness. I don't want to bring up the last time you deceived Wang Kun, but you keep repeating such behavior. If you truly believe that a bit of cleverness will allow you to profit from this situation, you will eventually be ruined by your own wits. Today's incident is the best example."
"I didn't want to say much, but out of respect for our past acquaintance, let me advise you: it's better to rely on yourself. Others' possessions are ultimately theirs, and you will have to return what you owe in the end..."
After finishing, Sun Zhe didn't even glance at the prostrate Gao Shou and walked away into the distance. Although he did not look down on Gao Shou's background, such behavior made him regard Gao Shou with disdain.
In his view, one does not need to be a paragon of virtue praised by everyone, but one must at least live up to their own conscience. Without a background, one can still strive for success through hard work; without wealth, one can earn a living with their own hands. Engaging in deceitful practices only degrades oneself further.
A person may lack status or strength, but they must never lack integrity!
Watching Sun Zhe's gradually receding figure, Gao Shou trembled slightly, tears glistening in his eyes. Suddenly, he sprang up and knelt on the ground.
"What are you doing?"
Sun Zhe frowned, his expression growing colder.
"Brother Sun, I know you look down on my actions. I don't seek your respect; I only ask that for the sake of our acquaintance, you save my sister. I know you are a powerful expert; you must have a way to save her. Just save her life, and I will do anything for you—even give my own life..."
Gao Shou trembled as he knelt on the ground, his body covered in blood, his face pale, yet his eyes shone with an astonishing determination as he stared directly at Sun Zhe without any deviation.
After a moment of contemplation, Sun Zhe's gaze flickered slightly, and he slowly nodded, saying, "Take me to see."
...
"Brother Sun, it's right here, please be careful."
Gao Shou's cultivation was only at the late stage of Thunder Master, and most of his injuries were superficial. After taking a Dragon-Tiger Pill, the spiritual energy within him was immediately replenished, and most of his wounds healed significantly in a short time. Without any delay, he led Sun Zhe to his home.
Following behind Gao Shou, Sun Zhe looked up and saw a severely dilapidated courtyard. The courtyard wall had collapsed for the most part, and what used to be a gate was now just a single board blocking the entrance. The ground was littered with broken tiles and rubble, and green moss had even climbed up the walls, making it only slightly better than those so-called slums.
Sun Zhe felt a bit puzzled; Gao Shou had once deceived so many people out of silver. With just the late-stage cultivation of Thunder Master, he shouldn't be living like this. Even if he were just a petty thug, he should have some decent housing.
"I just moved here not long ago and haven't had the chance to clean up properly. Brother Sun, please don't mind," Gao Shou explained awkwardly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.
"It's fine; I've also been through hard times. This kind of environment doesn't bother me..." Sun Zhe replied casually, showing no sign of disdain.
Hearing Sun Zhe's response, Gao Shou visibly relaxed. He had been worried that Sun Zhe would leave due to the poor conditions here; clearly, his concerns were unnecessary. He quickly stepped forward to move the wooden board blocking the entrance and called out to Sun Zhe, "Brother Sun, my sister is inside. Please come in."
"Big Brother is back, Han, Big Brother is back..."
"Did Big Brother bring us something to eat...?"
Before Sun Zhe stepped into the courtyard, two childish voices rang out from inside. Two boys immediately rushed out of the house, one about eight or nine years old, and the other only five or six. They were both wearing very worn clothes that were clearly a size too big for them, obviously hand-me-downs.
"Big Brother, you're hurt again."
Seeing Gao Shou covered in blood, the two boys' eyes immediately filled with tears. They tightly grabbed onto Gao Shou's Yellow Robe and stopped asking for food. The older one began to check Gao Shou's body, seemingly looking for where he was injured.
"Big Brother is fine, how could Big Brother be hurt? This blood is from someone else; Big Brother isn't hurt at all. We'll wash this robe later so it can be worn again. This is Big Brother's best yellow robe; we have to clean it up a bit. You two must be hungry; I'll get you something to eat."
Seeing the pitiful appearance of the two boys, Gao Shou quickly comforted them. However, after checking himself all over, he realized he didn't have any food on him.
Indeed, he hadn't completed a single deal before being chased by those four people. After that, he was busy bringing Sun Zhe back and forgot to buy food for these two boys. It just occurred to him that they hadn't eaten anything in a while.
"Let them eat."
A few Snow-white Steamed Buns and a package of Dried Beef suddenly appeared in front of Gao Shou. He looked up and found that Sun Zhe had already stood in front of him. Seeing what Sun Zhe handed over, a touch of gratitude welled up in Gao Shou's eyes. He didn't refuse and immediately took it, dividing most of it between the two boys.
"Mm, these buns are really delicious."
"No, this meat is the best! It's much better than the meat we had six months ago..."
Watching the innocent expressions of the two boys, Sun Zhe couldn't help but feel a slight flicker in his eyes. He could tell that these two were very sensible, just like his younger brother Sun Ping. It seemed that Jingjing on Sun Zhe's shoulder also sensed this; her Big Eyes sparkled with a few glimmers as well.
"Thank you, Brother Sun."
Gao Shou also sighed slightly and sincerely thanked Sun Zhe.
"It's nothing. Where is your sister?" Sun Zhe waved his hand dismissively and looked around, asking. According to Gao Shou's earlier words, he should have more than two siblings.
"She's in the room. I'll take you there right now," Gao Shou replied immediately.
With that, he led Sun Zhe into the room. The two boys seemed to understand the meaning of their conversation and simultaneously stopped what they were doing, their eyes filled with anticipation as they followed the two into the room.
Upon entering the room, a strong, unpleasant smell of medicine hit them. The air was thick with smoke, and the entire room was filled with a strong herbal scent. Bottles and jars occupied most of the space, making the already small room feel even more cramped.
In the corner of the room was a bed where a girl around sixteen or seventeen lay quietly. She was quite good-looking; although not an absolute beauty, she could still be considered attractive. However, her skin was pale as snow, and her forehead shimmered with dark spots. She appeared to be in a deep coma.
"Is she your sister?"
Looking at Gao Shou, Sun Zhe asked.
"Yes, Brother Sun, you must save her. As long as you can save her, I, Gao Shou, will work for you like an ox or horse," Gao Shou said, his eyes filled with excitement as he looked at the unconscious girl on the bed.
"Big brother, you must save Sister Jing. She is Gao Shou's only family. You must save her; I can also work for you like an ox or horse..." The eight or nine-year-old boy stepped forward to Sun Zhe and earnestly pleaded.
"How is she your only family? Aren't these two your brothers? First, let's understand her condition..." Sun Zhe gently reassured the boy for a moment before turning to Gao Shou with some confusion.
"My parents died early. It's just me and Jing who rely on each other. As for Yong and Han, they are both orphans. I took them in because I felt sorry for them, and over the years they've helped take care of Jing while I've been away."
"Gao Shou Brother is a good person. If it weren't for him, Han and I would have starved to death."
Yong immediately stood on tiptoe and shouted. Although Han was young, he had the same expression on his face.
"Hehe, kid, wait a moment."
With a smile, Gao Shou patted Yong's head and continued,
"Although we had a hard time back then, it's all in the past now. Jing and I were both alone and helpless, so our bond is especially strong. But unexpectedly, when Jing was nine years old, she contracted a very strange illness due to an accident. At first, she didn't have much of an issue; she just felt a bit dizzy. But as time went on, her condition worsened. She often fainted suddenly, and now she has reached the point of being in a coma."
"I only have this one sister. I can't just watch her die, so I've searched for famous doctors to treat her and tried countless remedies. But the result has only been to delay her condition; there has been no sign of improvement. Brother Sun, I know your Divine Ability is vast. You must have a way to save her. I can only rely on you now."
At this point, Gao Shou couldn't help but feel sorrowful. After so many years, he had tried countless methods. If Sun Zhe couldn't help, he really didn't know what to do.
"Big brother, please save Sister Jing. In the future, Han will work hard for you..." The innocent voice came from Han's mouth, and his pure eyes made even Sun Zhe tremble involuntarily.
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