Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 317 The Late Chen Dashan

Chapter 317: Chapter 317 The Late Chen Dashan

Qi Shuzhu lowered her head and answered softly.

During this period of time together, she stayed at Chen Dashan’s house, clinging to Chen Dashan every day. The longer they spent together, the more she felt that Chen Dashan was different from other men.

Qi Shuzhu felt a bit uncomfortable inside, fearing that if she stayed any longer, she wouldn’t want to leave. She clenched her teeth, turned around, and rushed out the door.

"What are you thinking about?"

Seeing Chen Dashan staring blankly at Qi Shuzhu’s back, Qi Junya stepped forward and stood beside Chen Dashan, curiously speaking.

Chen Dashan turned around and said, "Nothing, it just feels like the Qi Family is deliberately avoiding me by asking Shuzhu to go back at this time."

"At least you have some self-awareness!"

Qi Junya joked, affectionately hugging Chen Dashan’s arm, hanging onto him.

Although the Qi Family wasn’t top-tier wealthy, they were the most prestigious family in Hengshui City. The Qi Family had practiced medicine for generations, earning respect from countless people. Qi Shuzhu was the only daughter of the Qi Family. How could such a family let Qi Shuzhu follow Chen Dashan, especially without knowing him well?

Moreover, Chen Dashan had offended the Black Wolf Gang recently. Whoever got close to Chen Dashan would get burned.

In the afternoon, Chen Dashan took Qi Junya around Hengshui City, and the day passed peacefully.

Early the next morning.

"What’s that sound?"

Chen Dashan, who was in a deep sleep, was awakened by clanging noises.

Seeing Chen Dashan get out of bed, the drowsy Qi Junya rubbed her eyes, getting up too and mumbling, "What’s going on?"

"At this hour, can there still be renovations in the hotel?"

"What kind of lousy hotel is this!"

Qi Junya grumbled discontentedly, quickly throwing off the covers, stepping barefoot on the floor, and following Chen Dashan.

Because it was a presidential suite with one bedroom and a living room, and the soundproofing of the star-rated hotel was good, Chen Dashan couldn’t be sure what was going on by the sound.

Chen Dashan reached out, preparing to open the door.

With a forceful tug, he was dumbfounded.

The door was locked from the outside, the doorknob was hot to the touch, and black smoke was seeping through the cracks around the door. Was there a fire?

Chen Dashan realized that someone wanted to burn them alive, otherwise why would the doors and windows be locked?

"Cover your mouth and nose!"

Seeing the billowing black smoke, Chen Dashan turned and looked seriously at Qi Junya.

Qi Junya was instantly stunned. The closer she got to the door, the more she felt the temperature around her rising. The most critical thing was that the black smoke was continuously seeping in through the door cracks. The flames had already spread to the carpet inside the room.

The acrid, choking smoke felt like someone was strangling her throat, making it unbearable to breathe.

What to do?

Qi Junya’s expression was frantic. She had never encountered such a situation before. Seeing the increasing black smoke in the room, she was petrified. Could they really die here today?

"Find the fire extinguisher!"

"Check for water, see if there are any knives... find anything that can help us save ourselves."

"Let’s split up and search!"

Chen Dashan said and immediately rushed into the room to find things. Qi Junya was in a daze for a few seconds before responding. She searched around the room but found nothing. The fire was getting fiercer, spreading to the living room. The curtains caught fire at the slightest touch, with flames sweeping through and smoke billowing.

"What should we do?"

"The duel is in an hour. This Black Wolf wants to burn us to death!" Qi Junya said in a crying tone, trembling in fear at the sight of the disaster.

"Does he think we can’t get out?"

...

Meanwhile.

Today, there was a throng of people in front of the General Temple.

Numerous martial artists braved the scorching sun, reverently offering incense to the deity statue in front of the General Temple. The surrounding incense smoke carried a fragrant scent, seemingly dispelling the hostility in everyone’s hearts.

A large tent had been set up on the high platform, where several invited judges were already seated.

On the stage below.

A man wearing a fitted black T-shirt, exposing several solid muscles, stood with a black wolf howling to the sky emblazoned on the chest. His eyes were cold and fierce, exuding individuality and arrogance.

The Black Wolf smirked, arrogantly scanning his surroundings like an unyielding wolf king.

"It’s so hot. Where is Chen Dashan?"

"The Black Wolf gang leader has been on stage for ten minutes, and Chen Dashan hasn’t arrived yet. Is he too scared to come?"

"Hahaha... I heard Chen Dashan was quite arrogant in Furong County, owning many shady businesses. Even the shantytown renovation project in Furong County was in his hands..."

"It’s normal for young people to get carried away with some achievements. He probably chickened out upon hearing Black Wolf’s reputation in Hengshui City!"

"Chen Dashan must come. I’m waiting for Black Wolf to win the duel!"

The crowd chattered away.

Black Wolf stood on the platform, looking ahead with fierce eyes, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Chen Dashan, you might not even make it here today!

In the VIP room above the platform.

Qin Lan held a snow-white poodle, leisurely watching the scene outside the window. The loud discussions of the crowd below reached her ears clearly. Watching Black Wolf on the stage, Qin Lan gently petted the dog, murmuring to herself, "The consequence of disobedience is only death!"

"It must be very painful now, hahaha... If you had obediently died back then, there wouldn’t be so much trouble now!"

"It wouldn’t be so painful now. You might have even had an intact corpse!"

Qin Lan was in high spirits. She had come to Hengshui City early today just to witness Chen Dashan’s death with her own eyes and to see him disfigured.

"Dong dong dong..."

A shirtless, strong man stepped forward on the stage, starting to beat the drums.

The deafening drumming made everyone’s blood boil. The five judges on the high platform stood up to show their respect for the duel. Martial artists from various regions who had come to the scene each looked up at the stage, stretching their necks.

The host announced, "Three minutes left for the duel countdown."

"Anyone not present will be considered to have forfeited, and the winner has the right to dispose of the forfeiters!"

Off stage.

"What should we do? We can’t reach Master. Could something have happened to him?"

Wu Hongling, busy with tasks, hadn’t been with Chen Dashan these past few days. She arrived in Hengshui City early with the people from Feiyun Villa to cheer for Chen Dashan.

Seeing her master’s anxious expression, Chunhua frowned, "This is too important. The master should not be late. He might have been ambushed."

This Black Wolf was always unscrupulous. This possibility was not out of the question. With this thought, Wu Hongling’s face changed, "Let’s go save Master!"

Seeing the self-satisfied Black Wolf on the stage, Wu Hongling’s eyes filled with murderous intent. She hadn’t dismissed this possibility.

"Master, wait for us!"

Chunhua grabbed Wu Hongling’s wrist, "Hengshui City is so big. Where are we going to find him?"

"Wait a little longer!"

"Dong dong dong..."

The drumbeats continued. As time passed, the crowd waiting under the scorching sun grew impatient, their discussions rising and falling, "Chen Dashan is just a coward, isn’t he? Isn’t he making fools of us?"