Just then, a surge of True Dragon Yang Energy flooded his mind, instantly snapping Zhao Dachuan back to his senses.
A line of text suddenly appeared in his mind: "As the inheritor of the True Dragon Yang Energy, you must seek out women who possess spiritual energy to enhance your own vital essence and prolong your life. Li Guihua, in her present state, is like a withered willow; she is unsuitable for the practice of cultivation and would only deplete your Yang Energy."
Zhao Dachuan couldn't help but marvel at the miraculous nature of the True Dragon Immortal, feeling a sense of relief that he hadn't let his impulses get the better of him.
"Brother Wang! Sister-in-law Guihua! You don't need to go through with this. Actually, I can write a prescription to cure Brother Wang's condition!"
Zhao Dachuan had seen through Wang Wei’s ailment at a glance, and a prescription for the treatment had immediately manifested in his mind.
"Dachuan! What did you say!? My condition... can it really be cured!?" Wang Wei stood up, his face filled with desperate hope as he stared at Zhao Dachuan.
Zhao Dachuan nodded and continued, "It’s actually quite simple; you just need to regulate your body with some herbal medicine. It’s just that I don't have any paper or a pen on me."
"I have some! I’m in the wholesale business, so I always carry a notebook and pen to keep track of my accounts!" Wang Wei immediately pulled them out and handed them to Zhao Dachuan.
Zhao Dachuan scribbled the prescription and handed it to Wang Wei, instructing him, "Brother Wang, here is the prescription. Take this medicine for one week. After a week, come back to me for acupuncture, and you will recover your function and be able to have children."
"Alright! Thank you!" Wang Wei dropped to his knees before Zhao Dachuan, tears streaming down his face as he kowtowed in gratitude.
To him, Zhao Dachuan had cured his inability to father children, essentially making him his savior.
"Dachuan! From this day forward, if you need anything at all, just tell me. I will do everything in my power to help you!"
With that, Wang Wei rummaged through all his pockets before pressing a stack of cash into Zhao Dachuan’s hand. "Take this, please! Use it to improve your life at home. I heard that your cousin-in-law has been oppressed by that local bully Zhang Hu, and with no income from selling vegetables, I’m worried your family won't be able to hold on."
*Wang Hu has been bullying my cousin-in-law!?*
The news sent Zhao Dachuan into a fit of rage. He knew Wang Wei wasn’t lying; ever since Wang Wei had come into some money, he had cultivated wide connections and heard news of all kinds.
"Then I thank you, Brother Wang!" Zhao Dachuan did not refuse, taking the nearly two hundred yuan.
"Heh heh! It’s the least I can do! Guihua, let’s go home!" Wang Wei, clutching the prescription as if it were a priceless treasure, took his wife’s hand and led her away.
Li Guihua looked back at Zhao Dachuan with lingering reluctance. After the contact they had just shared, a new, strange emotion had stirred within her. She knew this was the feeling of falling in love. She sighed to herself, secretly hoping there might be another chance to seek a favor from Zhao Dachuan in the future.
***
Seeing that Wang Wei’s problem was resolved, Zhao Dachuan didn’t linger. Ever since inheriting the True Dragon Immortal’s abilities, a faint premonition had taken hold of him. He felt uneasy, sensing that something bad was about to happen. Having just recovered his senses and gained these miraculous abilities, he realized the trouble must be at home.
*Could it be my cousin-in-law?*
With this thought, Zhao Dachuan ran toward home without stopping.
***
Inside the kitchen, Wu Xueyan was cooking a midnight snack.
"Big sister! What kind of porridge are you making? It smells so good!"
"Big sister! We can actually afford a midnight snack? This is amazing!"
Wu Xiaohua said, drooling.
Wu Xueyan’s heart was filled with bitterness. She felt a crushing sense of guilt, but her expression remained resolute. With one hand, she gripped the rat poison in her pocket, fighting back the tears welling up in her eyes, while with the other, she stroked Wu Xiaohua’s hair.
"Big sister is making the lobster porridge you love! You must eat your fill later, okay?"
"Wow! Lobster porridge! I love lobster porridge! Big sister, you’re the best! I love you!"
"But... aren't we very poor? We only ever get to eat lobster porridge on New Year’s! Did something happen?"
Although she was young, Wu Xiaohua had lost her parents early in life and was exceptionally mature for her age.Seeing her daughter act so sensibly, Wu Xueyan could not hold back her tears. Her life was one of bitter hardship: a cousin who had lost his wits, and a five- or six-year-old adopted daughter, Wu Xiaohua. Recently, she had also been harassed by the village bully, Zhang Hu, to the point where she could no longer maintain even the most basic necessities of life.
"It’s okay! The porridge is ready! It just needs a little seasoning."
Wu Xueyan had ultimately decided to put rat poison into the crayfish porridge. She had planned to wake Zhao Dachuan up, and then the three of them would eat the poisoned porridge together and head to the afterlife.
As she spoke, she opened the packet of rat poison, ready to pour it into the pot. At that critical moment—
"Cousin-in-law! Don’t do anything foolish! You can’t put that poison in there!"
Zhao Dachuan had rushed back just in time, arriving at the very second Wu Xueyan was about to add the poison. As he shouted out, Zhao Dachuan couldn't stop his momentum and collided with Wu Xueyan. The rat poison tipped over, scattering the powder all across the floor.
Wu Xueyan nearly tumbled to the ground, but fortunately, Zhao Dachuan was quick-witted and agile. He pulled her back, using his own body as a cushion, and landed hard on the floor with a heavy thud.Fortunately, Zhao Dachuan had thick skin and a sturdy build, so he was able to protect Wu Xueyan well, ensuring she didn't suffer the slightest injury.
Moreover, Wu Xueyan had a beautiful figure; her skin was fair and supple, and she emitted a unique, natural fragrance.
Pressed beneath her, Zhao Dachuan felt no pain; instead, he felt only softness and elasticity. The areas that ought to be curvaceous were exceptionally well-endowed, like large, ripe peaches.
It was truly magnificent! It was no wonder Wu Xueyan was considered one of the three great beauties of the village.
The only drawback was that she was far too thin. Ever since her cousin had left, Wu Xueyan had been on her own, taking care of the simple-minded Zhao Dachuan and the daughter she had taken in, Wu Xiaohua. By scrimping and saving, she had wasted away to a little over eighty pounds.
This made Zhao Dachuan's heart ache for her.
"Silly Dachuan! Are... are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"
Wu Xueyan's worried voice reached his ears."Sister-in-law! I'm fine! Why would you do something so desperate? You even drank rat poison!?"
"I know life has been hard for you, but you shouldn't give up like this!"
"Here! This is the money I've earned! I will take good care of you from now on, so please, never do anything foolish again!"
Zhao Dachuan immediately helped Wu Xueyan up and began to plead with her earnestly.
Looking at Zhao Dachuan standing before her, his expression normal and his face full of genuine concern and worry, Wu Xueyan was stunned for a moment. Then, she couldn't help but choke up, saying with some agitation:
"Dachuan! You... are you not slow-witted anymore!? How are you speaking so clearly and logically?"
"Yes! Sister-in-law! I'm not slow-witted anymore!"
Zhao Dachuan nodded and brushed the dust off her clothes.
"So, from now on, you must never do anything foolish again! Because from here on out, I will be the one to hold this family together!" Zhao Dachuan said with immense confidence.
"Brother Dachuan! You're not slow-witted anymore! That's wonderful!" Wu Xiaohua, standing to the side, clapped her hands in excitement.
Hearing Zhao Dachuan's confirmation, Wu Xueyan could no longer hold back, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Xiaohua is right! It's wonderful! It's truly wonderful!"
"This is such a joyous occasion!"
"Alright! Don't cry anymore, Sister-in-law!"
"Yes! Dachuan! I'm just so happy! I truly can't help myself!"
With no other choice, Zhao Dachuan tried to comfort her:
"The lobster porridge is ready! Let's drink the porridge first to build up your strength; we can take care of everything else later!"
"Yes! Okay!" Wu Xueyan nodded.
"Yay! We're having porridge! My favorite lobster porridge!" Wu Xiaohua cheered, jumping up and down.
But just as the three members of Zhao Dachuan’s household were enjoying this harmonious moment, a violent kicking sound erupted at the door.
It was accompanied by the incredibly arrogant shouts of the village bully, Zhang Hu:
"Wu Xueyan! Little lady! Get out here! Tonight, you’re going to serve me well!!!"