Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 218 Abolish His Martial Arts

Chapter 218: Chapter 218 Abolish His Martial Arts

On the other end of the phone, Peng Hu’s anxious voice came through: "Brother Chen, where are you?"

"Hey, something big has happened! As soon as the Fruit Company opened today, a powerful woman showed up, demanding you come out, or else she would smash our store. There’s still half an hour left before her deadline!"

"Oh no, they’re here!"

Peng Hu finished speaking.

"Bang!" A loud noise came from the other end.

"What are you doing?"

Peng Hu’s voice was a bit muffled, and Chen Dashan guessed a fight had broken out.

A cold, authoritative female voice came through: "Chen Dashan, I’ll give you half an hour. If you don’t hand over the Nine-leaf Lotus, these people will be crippled!"

"Beep beep beep..."

The phone was hung up.

Chen Dashan stared at his phone, his brows furrowed. It was the Nine-leaf Lotus again; Chen Dashan thought of the veiled woman, it must be her. The last time they met, her Cinnabar Blood Poison had already spread throughout her body. Without the antidote, her life was undoubtedly at risk.

"Dashan!"

Zhou Hui caught up with him in a few steps, holding a small basket filled with items for a ritual.

Her delicate brows were furrowed as she looked up at Chen Dashan and said: "Is something wrong?"

"You go ahead and take care of things, don’t worry about the house. I’ll call you once I’ve sorted this out, then we can stay in the city for a couple of days."

Seeing Zhou Hui’s worried expression, Chen Dashan reached out and patted her small hand to comfort her: "It’s just a small issue at the company, I’ll check it out. No need to worry, sister-in-law. Pack your things over the next few days, so we can leave at any time."

Zhou Hui nodded.

Her bright almond eyes locked on Chen Dashan, filled with reluctance. Watching his back, Zhou Hui felt uneasy, not knowing how she could help Dashan.

...

Half an hour later.

Chen Dashan drove a Land Rover back to the Chen Fruit Store in a hurry.

A crowd of citizens had gathered on the street outside the store, craning their necks curiously to see inside.

There was no one at the entrance, indicating that the fight was too intense for people to risk getting involved. Chen Dashan parked the car and heard the comments around him: "Who are these people, daring to mess with the Chen Fruit Store? They must have a death wish!"

"Driving a Maybach to the entrance, these people must be very influential..."

"Influential or not, in Furong County, even a powerful dragon can’t suppress a local snake!"

"Yeah, the owner of Chen Fruit Store is Chen Dashan..."

After the incident with Deng Biao, Chen Dashan’s name spread throughout the old city.

Not to mention protection fees, not even everyday troublemakers dared to cause a scene at the store.

Chen Dashan narrowed his eyes and walked towards the Chen Fruit Store. It was around 11 a.m., and the sun outside was scorching. Inside the store, kept at a lower temperature to preserve the fruit, Chen Dashan saw a woman in a cream-colored traditional qipao, her back to him, standing gracefully. She had her hair styled neatly, with a slender and curvy figure.

Her raised silhouette was reflecting the light, looking very enticing.

A glimpse of her exposed calf, as smooth and white as jade, was enough to ignite anyone’s imagination – she was a great beauty.

Feeling the piercing gaze behind her, Ning Caizhu abruptly turned around, her eyes icy below her white veil, looking at Chen Dashan like a sharp knife.

The next second, Ning Caizhu’s expression softened, clearly pleased to see Chen Dashan. She looked at him with her red lips parting to speak, triggering immediate restlessness among the people in the room.

"Creak!"

The door was pulled open from the inside, and Peng Hu, one eye swollen, looked at Chen Dashan with joy: "Brother Chen, you finally came back!"

"This woman is not only powerful, but she also brought several helpers. None of us could match them..."

Before Peng Hu could finish, Wu Hongling also approached, bowing to Chen Dashan: "Master!"

Looking down, Chen Dashan noticed Wu Hongling’s disheveled hair and a piece of her skirt missing, evidence of a recent fight. Seeing Chen Dashan assessing her, Wu Hongling bowed her head and said: "Master, I embarrassed you. These people are stronger than me..."

"Uh-huh!"

Chen Dashan interrupted Wu Hongling, looking at the worried faces of Zhao Jiayao and Zhang Xuewen: "Take Hongling and Peng Hu to find a doctor, the best doctor you can find."

"But, Dashan..."

Zhao Jiayao’s worried gaze flicked to Ning Caizhu and her companions, clearly reluctant to leave now.

Zhang Xuewen also voiced her concern: "Brother Dashan, these people said they came from the provincial capital. Sister Hongling couldn’t beat them. If we leave, what will you do?"

"Heh!"

Ning Caizhu let out a cold laugh, looking at Chen Dashan with ridicule: "Even the little girls have more sense than you. I advise you not to make an enemy of me. This is beyond your capability."

"And I don’t want to harm anyone. Just hand over the Nine-leaf Lotus, and from now on we’ll stay out of each other’s business!"

Ning Caizhu’s demeanor changed, a chill enveloping her entire being.

Chen Dashan remained calm, surveying the trashed fruit stands inside the store, the floor littered with fruit pieces and juice. His face darkened: "Is this how you ask for medicine?"

"Even if I had the Nine-leaf Lotus, I wouldn’t give it to you!"

Seeing Chen Dashan’s unwavering stance, the two burly men behind Ning Caizhu stepped forward.

Someone spoke: "Fool, do you know who is standing in front of you? Who gave you the courage to talk to my mistress like this?"

"Courting death!"

Another man roared, ready to confront Chen Dashan.

Ning Caizhu raised her delicate hand, and the two burly men instantly restrained their aggression, standing silently behind her, their murderous gazes fixed on Chen Dashan.

Ning Caizhu spoke leisurely: "I’ll give you one last chance, Chen Dashan. Although you are very strong and gifted, there’s always someone stronger out there. You have no idea how vast the world is outside, and some people you simply cannot afford to offend."

"For example, our Ning Family!"

"Hand over the Nine-leaf Lotus, and I won’t let you suffer a loss!"

Ning Caizhu raised her chin proudly, her moon-white qipao of an unknown fabric looked elegant and dignified on her, her whole aura shimmering with a pristine glow, exuding a noble and ethereal presence.

It was a pity, such a beautiful woman, yet she had been poisoned.

Chen Dashan shook his head with a smirk, looking at Ning Caizhu: "Your temper has been flaring up recently. It must be the Cinnabar Blood Poison acting up again. I advise you to keep calm."

"I have already used the Nine-leaf Lotus. The only way to detoxify you now is through Dual Cultivation with me. I’ll take some of your trouble, after all, saving a life is a big deal. I can’t leave you to die."

Chen Dashan’s roguish demeanor infuriated Ning Caizhu, who glared at him.

She shouted angrily at the two men behind her: "Cripple his martial arts!"