Chapter 117: Er Hu Apprehended

Translator: Tim Editor: Chrissy

“Haha, no one believes such things now. I didn’t expect you to be in the profession. If you want to know where these things are, just go to Lao Da Street in Luo Cang Xi Men. They’re mixed in with ordinary items and are hard to distinguish.” Talking about magic artifacts, the old man was immediately interested.

Ye Mo smiled. He didn’t want the magic artifacts; instead, he wanted the spirit chi inside. This little spirit chi was useless to him, but he wanted to know how the creator infused it. He knew the people here didn’t cultivate, so he wondered where they got the spirit chi from.

Hearing the old man’s words, Ye Mo realized Dao Lao Street was like the Sea Treasure garden in Ning Hai.

Other people wouldn’t be interested in this topic, but Ye Mo and the old man enjoyed their conversation. Ye Mo learned the old man’s name was Lin Huihe. He was a retired military man living in Luo Cang. Ye Mo told him he ran a small clinic and gave him the address.

“You’re actually a doctor? I really couldn’t tell.” Lin Huihe was immediately more interested.

Ye Mo smiled and said, “I’m not a doctor; I just learned a few recipes.”

The fashionable girl grew angrier hearing Ye Mo’s words. She wanted to chase him but he seemed pretentious. Later, seeing him engaged in conversation with the old man, she realized he hadn’t approached her. Her face flushed; she’d been wrong.

Ye Mo now knew where the bracelet came from, so he said goodbye to Lin Huihe and hurried back to the clinic. He was worried about his silver heart grass.

The Hui Chun Clinic was desolate; the door was barely open. This surprised Ye Mo. When he left, the clinic was popular. Why was it so deserted now?

Entering, he saw Lu Xiaozhen daydreaming alone.

“Where’s Yu Erhu?” Ye Mo asked. He’d scanned with his spirit sense and didn’t find him.

“Who are you? We aren’t operating right now.” Lu Xiaozhen recognized him but didn’t know who he was.

Ye Mo smiled and said, “You don’t recognize me? I just don’t have the scar on my face.”

“Oh! Master, you’re back.” Lu Xiaozhen was joyful, not just because his scar was gone, but because he’d returned. She immediately thought of Yu Erhu and said, “Erhu was taken by the cops.”

Ye Mo was confused. Er Hu was a good person; Ye Mo knew his work and he had a medical certificate. Before leaving, Ye Mo told him not to treat illnesses he couldn’t cure. How was he arrested?

Lu Xiaozhen quickly explained, “Yesterday, a patient complained of stomach discomfort. Erhu examined him and gave him medicine. He felt better, but later returned claiming a problem with the medicine. Erhu couldn’t identify the issue, so he said the patient was fine. The man insisted he’d been fine until taking the medicine.

He caused a ruckus at our clinic, demanding a refund. Erhu didn’t want to waste time, so he gave him his money back. The man then demanded ten times the refund. He was clearly trying to cheat us. Erhu got angry and disciplined him. The man then called thugs, and Erhu was injured. Then, he was taken to the police station.”

Lu Xiaozhen rubbed her eyes. Erhu’s injuries were serious. She sniffed and continued, “Erhu was taken yesterday morning. The men came in the afternoon. I called the police, but they wouldn’t come. I had no choice but to give them ten times the refund. Then, other patients also came demanding ten times their refunds. I don’t know what they want.

Only Zhang Po and his wife tried to calm them. Zhang Po is still using his connections to get Erhu out.”

Lu Xiaozhen cried again. She clearly got along well with Yu Erhu and missed him.

Ye Mo’s face fell. His serum wasn’t expensive; even ten times the price was far less than a few hundred dollars. These people were greedy and caused trouble. When thugs arrived, instead of helping, they joined in to make more money. Human nature was full of greed.

A middle-aged man entered the clinic. Seeing Ye Mo, he hesitated, then recognized the man who’d saved his son.

“Brother Zhang…” Lu Xiaozhen cried out.

Zhang Po looked guilty. “Sorry, Doctor Mo, these people are too powerful; I can’t help much. But don’t worry; I’ll find someone to help.”

Ye Mo nodded. Some people repaid kindness. Hearing Zhang Po, he waved his hand and said, “Zhang brother, no need. Just tell me who’s causing trouble.”

Zhang Po hesitated. Ye Mo was an outsider; even his certificates were acquired through him. He didn’t want him to worry. Did he have a way? He said, “Erhu beat up Wang Quan. Wang Quan is insignificant, but his cousin is a thug in Luo Cang with connections to the underworld and government officials. After Erhu beat Wang Quan, his cousin had him beaten and arrested.”

Ye Mo nodded and said to Lu Xiaozhen, “Lend me your phone.”

Ye Mo called Wu Xueming. In Luo Cang, Wu Xueming had mentioned it was Metal River’s territory. He’d be better off finding Wu Xueming.

“Ye Brother, I didn’t expect you to call. How are you?” Wu Xueming’s voice was delighted, but lacked its former fervor. Ye Mo didn’t care. Wu Xueming owed him; he owed Wu Xueming nothing.

“I’m fine, but my mood isn’t. You have influence in Luo Cang, right? My disciple was beaten by thugs and sent to the police station. Do you think I’m happy?” Ye Mo’s tone was bland. If Wu Xueming couldn’t handle this, he wouldn’t hold back. He’d wipe out Luo Cang’s underworld.

“Those bastards, Ye Brother, don’t worry. I’ll resolve this quickly,” Wu Xueming said hurriedly. He wasn’t overly concerned; it was just Ye Mo’s disciple.

Ye Mo smiled and said, “Do you think I’m worried? I’m not afraid of Qian Longtou; why would I fear a few thugs?” He hung up.

He didn’t believe Wu Xueming didn’t know about his clinic. This incident showed Wu Xueming’s attitude. If Wu Xueming didn’t handle this properly, he wouldn’t hesitate.

Wu Xueming felt a chill. He realized his attitude was problematic. He knew Ye Mo’s ferocity. Ye Mo had saved his life. This attitude meant he was ready to reveal his identity publicly. This meant he could fight Qian Longtou. Would someone who dared to challenge Qian Longtou fear a small gang in Luo Cang?

Wu Xueming didn’t want to anger Ye Mo. Ye Mo had saved his life, and he couldn’t fathom his capabilities.

He was to blame. He hadn’t paid attention to Ye Mo’s situation in Luo Cang. He knew Ye Mo opened a clinic but didn’t think much of it. He didn’t think his men would cause trouble so far away, so he hadn’t given specific orders. He’d been busy.

Now, his men had troubled Ye Mo. He thought beating up the thug and paying money would suffice. But Ye Mo’s attitude showed he’d been offended. Wu Xueming didn’t dare delay and immediately called Luo Cang.

“Master, did you just…” Lu Xiaozhen saw Ye Mo hang up and felt nervous.

“Is that it?” Zhang Po didn’t know who Ye Mo called, but he’d just made a call and the case was solved? Something he’d struggled with for two days was resolved so easily?

Ye Mo nodded and said, “It should be fine. Thank you for your help, Zhang Brother.”

Zhang Po quickly waved his hand, “It’s nothing; it’s what I should do.”

Ye Mo said, “Bring your child to me again someday, and don’t promote our clinic; our business is changing.”

Zhang Po knew Ye Mo’s abilities. Ye Mo would look at his child again; he was thrilled. Since Ye Mo had examined his son, he hadn’t been sick. He’d still taken him to the hospital, but it was useless.

His son’s health was due to Ye Mo.

Ye Mo looked at Lu Xiaozhen, whose eyes were still red. She was attractive and seemed kind. If she liked Yu Erhu, they’d be a good match.

He saw a computer and printer; business must have been good. Erhu had even bought a computer.

Seeing Ye Mo looking at the computer, Lu Xiaozhen said, “Business was good, so I suggested buying a computer to print forms. It saved time.”

Ye Mo nodded, “Mhm, we don’t need this anymore; business will be slow.”

“Why?” Lu Xiaozhen thought business would improve after his return; how could it worsen?