I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 400: You're Not Allowed to Use Medicine Randomly on My Parents

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxiao's doubts deepened, and she felt that there must be a huge, unspeakable conspiracy hidden behind it.

A series of clear birdsong came from outside the window, as if urging Fang Xiaoxiao to unveil this mystery as soon as possible.

Fang Xiaoxiao moved gracefully and slowly to the bedside of Wang's parents. Upon seeing her, Wang's eldest daughter immediately rushed over like a ruffled hen, spreading her arms wide to block the bedside, shouting, "You're not allowed to give my parents any medicine! What kind of skills do you have, you wild girl from who-knows-where!" Her face was filled with suspicion and resistance, her eyes wide open, glaring fiercely at Fang Xiaoxiao.

Wang's second daughter quickly grabbed her older sister, her eyes reddening, and said in a tearful voice, "Sister, let Fang Xiao give it a try. Maybe there's hope!"

The eldest daughter of the Wang family glared fiercely at her younger sister. Seeing her sister's determination, she gritted her teeth, stomped her foot, and could only stand aside angrily, muttering, "Hmph, I'll see what kind of trouble you can cause!"

Fang Xiaoxiao remained calm, as if she hadn't heard the eldest daughter of the Wang family's commotion. She gently fed the pills to the two elders. The two elders slowly opened their mouths and said in weak but grateful voices, "Thank you for your great kindness, young lady."

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled slightly and said softly, "You two are too kind. It was just a small favor."

When Wang's second daughter saw that her parents, who had been paralyzed in bed for two years, were able to wake up and speak, a joyful smile bloomed on her face. Tears streamed down her face like a burst dam. She knelt down in front of Fang Xiaoxiao with a "plop" and said, sobbing uncontrollably, "Thank you, Miss Fang Xiaoxiao, you are truly our family's savior!"

Wang's eldest daughter maintained a cold expression, turning her head away without showing any gratitude.

Fang Xiaoxiao didn't argue with her and turned to leave the Wang family, intending to find Pei Yan. As she passed the village entrance, the bald monk from yesterday suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

The bald monk, with a fake smile on his face, squinted and asked, "Female benefactor, where are you headed? Would you like this humble monk to escort you for a while?"

Fang Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes, and coldly replied, "No need to trouble the master, I can manage on my own."

The bald monk persisted, stepping closer and saying, "It's not safe in this desolate wilderness. Let this humble monk protect the young lady."

Just as Fang Xiaoxiao was about to refuse firmly, the village chief rushed over. The village chief had a big smile on his face and his eyes were narrowed into slits. He said, "Oh dear, there are many bandits around the village. It's very dangerous. You should be careful, young lady."

Pei Yan appeared at that moment. Upon seeing him, the village chief quickly pulled the bald monk aside and said, "Master, we have other matters to attend to. Let's go first."

After they left, Fang Xiaoxiao led Pei Yan to the stream at the edge of the village. Pei Yan looked serious and said, "The stream is fine, but the well water is the problem." As he spoke, he took out a water jug ​​from his pocket, which was filled with well water.

Fang Xiaoxiao took the kettle, took out a silver needle, and gently inserted it. The needle instantly turned black. Her face darkened, and she said in a deep voice, "As expected, the well water has been poisoned."

Pei Yan frowned, his face full of doubt, and asked, "What kind of poison is this?"

Fang Xiaoxiao's gaze was deep as she slowly said, "It's Shixiang Powder, also known as Nerve Corrosion Powder, which, as the name suggests, mainly damages the human nervous tissue."

Pei Yan gasped, exclaiming in surprise, "So powerful? Then why haven't those poisoned villagers died yet?"

Fang Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and explained, "If the dose of this poison is small, it will not kill a person immediately, but will only cause the nerves to die slowly. Its complications are very similar to a cold or fever, and are not easy to detect."

At this moment, a cool breeze blew by, rustling the leaves and making the atmosphere even more somber.

Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip and said, "Let's go back to the Wang family to discuss countermeasures."

Pei Yan nodded and replied, "Okay!"

As soon as the two entered the village, they saw the bald monks and the village chief gathered together, selecting women. Fang Xiaoxiao's bright eyes quickly scanned the crowd, and she was startled to find the two Wang girls among them.

The village chief, his face plastered with a fawning smile, scurried forward and squinted at Fang Xiaoxiao, asking, "Girl, look at this wonderful opportunity! Would you like to come with us to Qingfeng Mountain? You can earn fifteen taels of silver every month." As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together, his eyes revealing a calculating glint.

Fang Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, looking puzzled, and said, "Didn't you say it was only five taels of silver?"

The bald monk clasped his hands together and said solemnly, "Amitabha, female benefactor, that is the treatment given to ordinary women. But you have an extraordinary temperament and are not an ordinary woman, but someone who is destined to be with the Buddha."

Fang Xiaoxiao gently pointed to Pei Yan beside her and said, "Master, I have my husband by my side, so it is probably inconvenient for me to go."

The bald monk smiled slightly and said unhurriedly, "Don't worry, benefactor. Women cannot bring men with them when they are practicing. But we can make proper arrangements for this young master to stay in the village."

The village chief hurriedly nodded and bowed in agreement with the bald monk, glancing sideways at Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan, and said, "Yes, yes, don't worry, young lady. This young master will also receive one tael of silver per month. I can tell that your family isn't very wealthy, otherwise you would have thought the three taels of silver for lodging yesterday was too expensive."

Fang Xiaoxiao pretended to be surprised, her mouth agape and her eyes wide, and said, "So much money? But I don't know anything about it. Can I really go to Qingfeng Mountain to cultivate?"

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd. It turned out that a pretty woman was struggling desperately, shouting, "I won't go! I won't go to cultivate! Let me go!" Her face was full of fear and resistance.

Seeing the woman making a scene, the village chief quickly gestured for her parents to go and persuade her. Then he turned to Fang Xiaoxiao and began to lecture her incessantly: "Look at her, young lady. She's just a selfish person who doesn't think about her family at all. Oh dear, these young people nowadays have no sense of responsibility at all. They only think about their own pleasure." As he spoke, he kept shaking his head and sighing, his face full of disappointment.

Fang Xiaoxiao simply smiled faintly, her eyes cold and aloof, and did not respond.

The bald monk put his hands together and said solemnly, "As a person, filial piety is the foundation. Female benefactor, this humble monk sees that you have a great deal of Buddhist nature."

Fang Xiaoxiao remained smiling and silent.

The village chief wanted to continue persuading Fang Xiaoxiao, but a violent cough from the bald monk silenced him. The village chief could only lower his head sheepishly, not daring to say anything more.

Fang Xiaoxiao seized the opportunity and said, "Gentlemen, I have important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."