"Mother, you're awake?"
Upon hearing the sound, Young Master Wei was overjoyed and immediately rushed inside.
When Lu Qing and Ma Gu went inside, they saw him squatting in front of the awakened Madam Wei.
He asked with concern, "Mother, how are you feeling now?"
"Where am I?" Madam Wei asked weakly.
"We are now in a cave deep in the mountains. That day, Guard Pang and the others rushed out to draw the enemy away, and Magu led us deeper into the mountains..."
"...Later, Dr. Lu Qing gave you acupuncture and medicine, and then you woke up."
Young Master Wei slowly recounted the events of the past few days.
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei realized that she had been unconscious for several days.
And so many things happened after she fell into a coma.
Her gaze fell on Lu Qing and Ma Gu.
"Thank you both for risking your lives to save my son and me. I am deeply grateful."
After saying that, he struggled to get up, bow, and express his gratitude.
Lu Qing and Ma Gu quickly stopped her, saying, "Madam, there's no need for that. Taking care of your health is the most important thing."
"Yes, Mother, you're still injured. If you want to thank someone, I'll thank them for you."
After saying that, Young Master Wei knelt down and kowtowed three times to Lu Qing and Ma Gu.
"Thank you both for saving my mother and me. I kowtow to you on behalf of my mother."
Young Master Wei's arrival was so sudden that even Lu Qing and the others were caught off guard.
By the time they realized what was happening, Young Master Wei was already kowtowing. Left with no other choice, they had to accept this heavy gift.
Madam Wei was quite surprised to see this.
I never expected my son to do something like that.
If it were the old him, he would rather die than kowtow to anyone.
What exactly happened during the time she was in a coma?
“Young master, why bother? I have also received favors from your Wei family. I have come here to repay the favor. I do not deserve such a grand gesture from you.”
After Young Master Wei stood up from the ground, Lu Qing sighed.
"What connection does the young master have with my Wei family?" Madam Wei asked in surprise.
"Oh, right, Mother, I forgot to tell you earlier. This young doctor, Lu, is the disciple of the old doctor Chen who saved me when my disciple was injured. His name is Lu Qing, and his medical skills are also very high. He woke you up in less than half a day!"
Young Master Wei explained from the side.
"I dare not take credit. The fact that Madam was able to wake up is all thanks to the powerful medicine prepared by my master. My medical skills are actually still very shallow," Lu Qing said modestly.
"Yes, Mother, that elixir is really powerful. You only took two drops, and your health immediately improved."
Madam Wei looked at Lu Qing and finally realized who he was.
When An'er was injured before, she was cured by a highly skilled old doctor.
Afterwards, when the Wei family was preparing a thank-you gift, the head steward specifically reminded her that the old doctor had a very outstanding disciple, and that she needed to prepare an extra thank-you gift.
Later, she heard from the master that the young man had done something significant to avenge his parents, destroying one of the Black Wolf Gang's hideouts outside the city.
The manor recently dispatched the Silver Moon Guards to warn the Black Wolf Gang, specifically to protect that young man.
It seems that Lu Qing really does have some connection with the Wei family.
However, she never expected that one day she would be saved by this boy she had never met before.
"So it's Young Master Lu! I've heard Master mention you before, and now that I see you, you are indeed a young talent with an extraordinary appearance," Madam Wei praised.
"Madam is too kind," Lu Qing said, sweating slightly.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Lu Qing brought up the serious topic.
“Madam, there are many martial artists searching for us in this mountain forest. We probably can’t stay in this cave for long. We need to find a way to move.”
Lu Qing was unaware that, due to the deaths of Wang Qingshan and Tong Canglang, the disciples of the Tiancang Sect had already withdrawn.
But this cave is empty. Madam Wei needs to rest, and they also need to eat and drink. It's not a place to stay for long.
"But I'm injured right now, and I'm afraid I'll be a burden to you," Madam Wei said with difficulty.
She knew her own situation. The villain's knife had cut her so deeply that it reached the bone. She almost ended up like An'er, with her abdomen almost being ripped open.
It's a miracle she's still alive with such severe injuries.
If we move it again, it might not be able to withstand the bumps and jolts.
"That's alright. After my master prepared the elixir, my lady should be able to move around again in a while. We're not leaving immediately; we'll have to wait until it gets dark before we can move."
The medicine that Madam Wei took contained the essence of the earth vein, and even though it was diluted a lot, it was still very effective for various external injuries.
Lu Qing estimated that her wound should heal soon.
By then, they could take advantage of the darkness to move.
When Madam Wei heard Lu Qing's words, she was initially hesitant to believe them, but after trying to move around, she found that her wounds were actually not hurting as much.
Moreover, although she had been unconscious for several days, she felt quite well at the moment and did not look like she had been seriously injured.
This greatly surprised Madam Wei.
She remembered what An'er had told her before.
Lu Qing gave her extremely precious medicine.
It seems I should find an opportunity to ask An'er what medicine Lu Xiaolangjun gave him that had such a miraculous effect.
Madam Wei thought to herself.
"Mother, are you hungry? I have a pancake here, it's some dry food that Doctor Lu Qing gave me, I saved one for you."
At this moment, Young Master Wei, as if presenting a treasure, took out the pancake he had saved earlier.
Smelling the aroma of the pancakes, Madam Wei realized that she was very hungry.
After all, she hadn't eaten for several days.
She watched as her son held the cake, looking at her with eager anticipation.
She felt a pang of emotion; it seemed An'er had truly changed a lot.
Madam Wei took the cake and took a small bite.
"Mother, is it delicious? This pancake was made by Doctor Lu Qing himself. It tastes very special. Isn't it different from anything we've eaten before?" Young Master Wei asked expectantly.
Madam Wei chewed a few times and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Just as An'er said, the taste of this pancake was indeed special, quite different from the ones made by the cooks in the mansion.
She nodded: "It's delicious."
Young Master Wei immediately became happy.
Lu Qing, standing to the side, looked on speechlessly.
Who would have thought that a simple pancake could elicit such a reaction from two wealthy and privileged individuals?
However, seeing this touching scene of mother and child, he couldn't bring himself to be modest, lest he spoil the mood.
After eating and drinking some water, Madam Wei continued to rest.
However, over the next few days, she felt increasingly surprised.
Because she felt her strength was gradually returning.
The wound area, in particular, has been constantly itchy.
If there hadn't been outsiders present, she would have really wanted to uncover the white bandage on the wound to see what had happened.
Fortunately, Lu Qing noticed her discomfort in time and used silver needles to give her a few acupuncture needles, which made her feel less uncomfortable.
However, Lu Qing knew what was going on.
Those were two drops of medicine he gave to Madam Wei, and they were working to promote the healing of her wounds.
The wound was so itchy because the treatment was so potent.
As long as you get through the wound healing period, you'll be fine.
With the help of Lu Qing's acupuncture, Madam Wei felt much better, but her wound still felt itchy.
Fortunately, by the afternoon, the itching from the wound had lessened considerably.
By dusk, the itching had subsided, and Madam Wei was even able to stand up and walk around.
When they saw Madam Wei get up and walk, not only was Young Master Wei overjoyed, but even Ma Gu was stunned.
He knew all too well just how serious this person's injuries were.
How come they're already full of energy after only half a day?
Not only have the Lu brothers made rapid progress in martial arts, but their medical skills have also reached such an exaggerated level?
But why is his shoulder injury not healing as quickly?
Magu rubbed his shoulder, looking somewhat annoyed.
"Thank you very much, Young Master Lu, for saving my life."
After getting up, Madam Wei immediately bowed to Lu Qing.
By now, she was well aware that she had probably consumed some rare and precious treasure.
Otherwise, how could the body have recovered so quickly?
“Madam, you’re too kind. How are you feeling now?” Lu Qing asked.
Madam Wei moved around a bit and replied, "The wound is basically painless now, so I should be able to move with you."
"Then let's not delay, let's get ready to set off."
Lu Qing glanced at the sky outside; it was already completely dark. He then spoke immediately.
However, although Madam Wei's health was no longer seriously affected, it was still very difficult for her to walk in the dark in the mountains.
Magu was also injured, so after discussing it, they decided that Lu Qing would carry Madam Wei on his back so that they could move her faster.
"Madam, Lu Qing has been disrespectful."
Lu Qing walked up to Madam Wei and half-squatted down.
"Don't take it so seriously. Zi'an is about the same age as you. Just treat me as an elder."
Madam Wei, on the other hand, was very poised and did not care about such trivial matters.
And so, Lu Qing carried Madam Wei on his back, Ma Gu carried the basket, and the group left the cave to begin their journey.
Because he was carrying someone, Xiao Li could no longer stay on Lu Qing's shoulder. However, Lu Qing had already secretly instructed it to stay nearby and keep watch, and to alert him immediately if it noticed anything.
The four people and one animal quietly made their way through the mountains and forests.
Lu Qing has the ability to see almost in the dark, with the help of Xiao Li.
The group moved quite quickly through the mountains, and before long they had crossed several peaks.
However, what puzzled Lu Qing was that, after walking for so long, Xiao Li had never warned him that there was anyone nearby.
If it weren't for Xiao Li occasionally jumping on his head to show her presence, he would have almost suspected that the little guy was too busy playing to keep up.
Could it be that once darkness fell, those people temporarily withdrew from the mountains?
This thought flashed through Lu Qing's mind.
Regardless of whether that's the case or not, he doesn't intend to change his plans.
And so, led by Lu Qing, the group wandered around the mountains for a long time before finally emerging from a remote, unknown corner of the mountains.
Having escaped the mountains unscathed, the next question was how to settle Madam Wei and her son.
Going to the prefectural capital is out of the question. Since the Wei family's original plan has been exposed, the road to the prefectural capital is likely already swarming with Tiancang Sect's people, just waiting for them to walk into their trap.
The best way is to find a place to hide. As long as you are careful not to leak the information, you will be safe.
Therefore, where to hide it is very important.
Forget about Jiuli Village.
Not to mention that Lu Qing was unwilling to bring these two hot potatoes home, the village was full of people and eyes, which meant it was not a good hiding place.
After discussing it, Lu Qing and Ma Gu decided to hide the person in his house in Daji for the time being.
Magu's house in Daji has a secret room underneath, which contains a hidden passage leading to the outside world, allowing for easy relocation.
As for the people in the house, they were all Magu's confidants and would almost never betray him, so hiding them there temporarily was the most suitable option.
As long as the news doesn't leak out, no one would imagine that Madam Wei and her son would be hiding in such a small place.
After making the decision, Lu Qing and the others consulted Madam Wei's opinion. Seeing that she did not object, they determined the direction and headed towards the market.
Taking advantage of the moonlight, the four hurried as fast as they could, and finally arrived at the market in the middle of the night.
“Brother Lu Qing, Madam, please wait here for a moment. I’ll go and make some preparations,” Ma Gu said.
The fewer people who know about Madam Wei and her son, the better.
So he had to evacuate the people in the house to prevent them from seeing things they shouldn't see.
Lu Qing nodded, and after Ma Gu left, he stood in the shade under a big tree with Madam Wei on his back.
Beside him, Young Master Wei was breathing heavily.
"An'er, how are you? Are you tired?"
Hearing her son's heavy breathing, Madam Wei felt a pang of heartache.
"Mother, don't worry, I'm not tired."
Young Master Wei took a few deep breaths to calm himself, and forced a smile.
But his actions only made Madam Wei feel even more sorry for him.
Lu Qing listened to the conversation between the mother and son without saying a word.
To be honest, he was somewhat surprised.
They traveled a long way tonight, crossing mountains and valleys, and running long distances.
It's quite remarkable that the young master was able to persevere.
He did not disappoint with his physical qualities at the Qi and Blood Realm.
The three waited in the shadows of the trees for about fifteen minutes, and then they saw a figure running quickly towards them—it was Ma Gu.
"Brother Lu Qing, Madam, everything is arranged. We can go in now."
Lu Qing responded and then carried Madam Wei on his back, walking towards the house.
Upon entering the house, they found it eerily quiet, with no one in sight; clearly, Magu had temporarily dispersed the crowd.
Led by Magu, Lu Qing and the others entered a dark room through a tunnel in one of the rooms.
In the dark room, there were bedding and blankets, all brand new, clearly arranged by Ma Gugang.
"Madam, this place is simple and inconvenient. We can only ask you and the young master to make do for now."
