Chapter 2241 - 2236: Leaving Soon

Chapter 2241: Chapter 2236: Leaving Soon

Guo Cunhou’s wife was named He Meijuan, a kind-hearted elixir cultivator. Because they didn’t have children, most of the money Guo Cunhou earned was used to subsidize the fallen garrison troops of West Desolation City.

This is also why, over the years, although the West Desolation City garrison has changed so many generals, none dared to touch Guo Cunhou.

"Oh, someone fainted?"

He Meijuan was startled at first, and hurriedly walked out of the room.

Seeing Guo Muye’s condition, He Meijuan understood immediately. This old man was obviously injured and hadn’t eaten for a long time, which is why he appeared this way.

"Alas, it’s all due to the chaos of war. Cuiling, please help me bring him in. Brother, please make an effort, there’s food inside."

He Meijuan held Guo Muye’s arm and helped him up.

Guo Muye barely opened his eyes: "F-food."

"Yes, there is food inside. You’ll find it there."

He Meijuan sighed deeply. Due to the Jiulong Tower issue, the City Lord of West Desolation City and the garrison commander have been in a fierce dispute recently.

A lot of homeless refugees have appeared in West Desolation City.

By rights, elixir cultivators are still quite popular in West Desolation City. The Hall Master of the medical hall, Zhan Pengfei, is a very formidable figure.

Over the years, the high status elixir cultivators enjoy in West Desolation City is largely due to Hall Master Zhan Pengfei.

He Meijuan was very curious as to why Guo Muye, an elixir cultivator, had fallen to such a state.

After eating a bowl of thin porridge He Meijuan handed him, Guo Muye let out a long breath: "Thank you, madam."

Seeing Guo Muye’s gentlemanly demeanor, He Meijuan smiled at him, "Both of us are elixir cultivators. Upon seeing your appearance, sir, one can tell you are a person of high virtue. May I know where you come from?"

Guo Muye sighed deeply, "I am from Tianpo City. It’s a complete mess over there. If I were useless, that would be one thing, but being a useful old ’undying,’ I became a target and almost lost my life."

Guo Muye’s words made He Meijuan’s eyes narrow. Though she was kind, she was not foolish.

Like her husband, Guo Cunhou, who was skilled in strategy but not malicious, they both had qualities the other admired. This was the main reason why Guo Cunhou didn’t take a concubine even though they couldn’t have children.

Guo Muye’s words clearly indicated that he was a capable immortal doctor, which is why people were targeting him, wanting something from him.

Therefore, Guo Muye dared not seek refuge in West Desolation City’s medical hall. After all, West Desolation City was not peaceful either. Besides, Zhan Pengfei was a very tough hall master.

"Ah, sir, you are also a man of hardship. To be honest, my husband is an advisor under the garrison commander of West Desolation City. If you are willing to serve the commander, I can have my husband introduce you."

He Meijuan observed Guo Muye. This elderly man was not very strong, but his benevolent appearance suggested he wasn’t a bad person. Moreover, he had the calluses on his hands from long-time use of immortal doctor tools, proving he wasn’t impersonating one.

When He Meijuan proposed introducing Guo Muye to Wang Buqun, he immediately stood up, but, being too weak, fell back onto the chair.

"No, please don’t report to the commander. Madam, I’ll rest a bit and then leave. I’ll leave soon."

Guo Muye’s frightened look put He Meijuan’s heart at ease.

This man was not there for her husband’s position. Perhaps he wasn’t even aware of her husband’s status in West Desolation City.

"Brother, you are older than me, so I’ll call you brother. Rest assured, my home is absolutely safe. If you’re willing, you can stay here. At the very least, restore your health first."

He Meijuan sighed deeply and left the guest room.

Watching He Meijuan’s departing back, Guo Muye gave a long sigh.

In Guo Muye’s heart, he was unwilling to do what Tang Ming asked. However, this matter wasn’t necessarily a bad thing for the Guo couple.

Thus, after a struggle in his heart, he accepted the task Tang Ming arranged for him: to treat He Meijuan’s infertility.

Infertility is something that also exists in Taoyuan World but isn’t considered a disease, merely a congenital defect, and is deemed incurable once it appears.

But in Tang Ming’s view, He Meijuan’s infertility was treatable, albeit with a method different from traditional immortal doctor techniques - using dietary supplements.

The reason Tang Ming used dietary supplements to treat infertility stemmed from the expertise he learned from Li He upon arriving in Taoyuan World.

Li He’s immortal chef dietary supplement techniques were initially used to treat Qingfeng Ziyun’s infertility. Tang Ming was well-acquainted with such practices.

Thus, Guo Muye simply needed to follow Tang Ming’s arrangement, gain He Meijuan’s trust, and then help her conceive to complete most of Tang Ming’s plan.

"Thank you, thank you very much, madam. I really don’t know how to repay you."

Guo Muye struggled to get up from the wooden chair to kneel and kowtow to He Meijuan.

He Meijuan quickly supported him, saying, "We are both elixir cultivators. There is a saying that doctors practicing elixir cultivation techniques are like a family, all inheriting from the same forebear. You appear to be a compassionate person who helps those in distress; how could I let you suffer humiliation here?"

Guo Muye broke into tears, and He Meijuan sighed deeply as Cuiling’s voice came from outside, "Madam, the master has returned."

"Yes, I know,"

He Meijuan nodded. After all, having brought home another man, she needed to explain it to her husband.

When Guo Cunhou came in, his gaze first fell on He Meijuan and then turned to Guo Muye.

Guo Muye sighed in his heart; indeed, as the rumors outside said, Guo Cunhou cared for his wife deeply, always placing his gaze upon her first before looking at others.

Perhaps their true regret was not having children.

"Meijuan, this friend is,"

Guo Cunhou raised an eyebrow and asked.

He Meijuan sighed deeply, "From Tianpo City, a victim of the war; he’s been injured and starved for days, terribly weak."

"Oh, so he’s from Tianpo City. It is indeed chaotic over there. The side room at our house is still empty; let this old brother stay there."

Guo Cunhou knew from He Meijuan’s tone that she had surely tested Guo Muye before.