I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 144 Differential Treatment

The campfire roared, and the broth in the pot bubbled and released an enticing aroma.

"Girl, have some soup and rest for a while. They're very tough, we can treat them later."

"It's alright, it'll be ready soon."

Fei Xi looked up, smiled at Shen Tianbao, and then continued to concentrate on precisely inserting the silver needles into the injured person's acupoints with skillful and accurate technique.

After seeing the two men off, she busied herself taking the pulses and administering acupuncture to the people from the Changchang Escort Agency. In the firelight, her eyes showed only concern and focus for the injured, nothing else.

Liu Nanli, who was watching the medicine jar, glanced at it and swallowed the question that was about to come out.

"Alright, don't get the wound wet. After the medicine heals, let it warm up before drinking it, just like before."

“Brother Shen, I saw these medicinal herbs on the way back. Since it’s still early, why don’t you send a few people to pick them?”

Fei Xi moved among the crowd, sometimes checking the remaining medicinal materials with Elder Lu and adjusting the prescriptions for the group according to the existing conditions; sometimes drawing out all the possible medicinal herbs in the area and handing them over to Shen Tianbao.

After everything was finished, she sat down to rest by the campfire and finally let herself show her exhaustion.

"You're asking for trouble! Aren't you worried about what that girl will say?"

A bowl of meat soup appeared out of thin air in Fei Xi's hand as she felt a warmth. She looked up and saw that the old man had already sat back down on the other side of the campfire, leaving only a curt question.

I took a sip of the broth, and the warmth slid down my throat, dispelling some of my fatigue.

“Even if the sky falls, Prince Rui and the others will still take care of it. I am just a powerless woman. Apart from having some skills in healing the sick and saving lives, how am I qualified to worry about the affairs of the world?”

His cunning, bright eyes seemed to have thought of something, then darted around before returning to a calm, composed, and indifferent expression. The old man felt his hands itching again.

"I observe that you are proficient in formations and have a thorough understanding of various martial arts schools. If the army of the undead truly besieges the city, Prince Rui will need a capable person like you."

"Grandpa, are you praising me? That's so rare. Junior Brother Liu, quickly get me a piece of paper, I need to write it down."

"Hmm, and write it down: It is the month of Lan, the season is early autumn. Pale yellow leaves newly dot the branches, the shadows of the forest begin to embrace the early autumn. The walls of the dilapidated temple are covered with dust, the dim fire casts a hazy light. Suddenly the strange old man comes to praise me, a warm current surges into my heart... Hey, don't hit me on the head! I am so clever, if you hit me and make me stupid, where will you find such a perfect person as me?"

She was pretending to cover her head, and there was a silly boy next to her who really thought something was wrong, so he hurriedly went over to rub her head.

The old man felt a toothache at the sight, unsure whether to hit or scold the person.

This was the first time in his life he had encountered such a nemesis who was constantly causing him trouble. He wondered which family had raised such a shameless, cunning, and eccentric girl.

He clearly remembered that the woman's master, Wei Jiucheng, was a Taoist priest with a fiery temper but a kind heart.

"Didn't you say that the Lord of Tianshan is your master's good friend? You've been doing your best to treat these strangers. Aren't you worried at all that your master's good friend might actually die at the hands of those undead?"

Both the hand rubbing the head and the person being rubbed paused. The face, with its head bowed, obscured its expression. After a long silence, the person replied to the old man softly.

"Sister Shimo took Xiaoqi to rescue people. They hate outsiders interfering in the affairs of Tianshan. We outsiders just need to respect and wish them well."

"Grandpa, are you very familiar with Prince Rui? I have a friend who once asked my master for help on Prince Rui's behalf, but my master refused. Do you think Prince Rui might hold a grudge against my master and deliberately make things difficult for our Qingcheng Sect one day?"

After looking up, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, as if deliberately carrying a hint of flattery, cautiously probing something.

This time, the old man fell silent...

Damn it, what kind of nonsense is this little girl spouting?

What friend? Could it be...?

"We're not close. Prince Rui isn't the kind of person to hold grudges. Who is this friend you're talking about?"

"Oh, he's just a friend. My Qingcheng Sect is so good, it has an excellent reputation in the martial arts world, and everyone praises its loyalty and righteousness. Grandpa, what kind of person do you think would dislike my Qingcheng Sect?"

"I can't stand you at all. If you're like this, you'll be beaten to death if you don't go out. It's all thanks to your master's good deeds."

"Hmph, you're just saying that. Who would have the heart to hit a kind, lovely, and lovable girl like me?"

"I'm very willing to part with it right now!"

The old man had just raised his hand when Fei Xi, using her ethereal and mysterious steps, had already flashed to the outside of the dilapidated temple.

Seeing that the old man couldn't hit her, Fei Xi deliberately made a face, which made the old man very angry. He got up and used the same footwork to chase after her.

The two chased each other and soon disappeared at the entrance of the dilapidated temple.

Everyone burst into laughter at the sight. It was hilarious that the usually composed Miss Fei and the eccentric old man could be so childlike.

Liu Nanli went along with the crowd, giving a perfunctory smile, then lowered his head and stared blankly at his hands, seemingly lost in thought.

……

The two chased each other, and before they knew it, they were quite a distance from the dilapidated temple.

Is there anyone around here?

Fei Xi suddenly stopped and, without waiting for the old man's reply, took out a whistle and blew it a few times.

The whistle seems to be broken; it doesn't make any sound.

Fei Xi put away the whistle and took out the paper she had just gotten from Junior Brother Liu. She took out a quill pen, wrote in her palm for a while, and then rolled it up to the size of a calligraphy brush tip.

After doing everything, she looked up at the old man who was silently watching her.

"Grandpa, don't you need anything? Would you like to send a message to your family to let them know you're safe?"

Before Fei Xi could finish speaking, two peregrine falcons flew in from nowhere and landed on her outstretched arms, one on each side.

The old man raised his hand and moved it to his chest one by one, watching as the woman in front of him affectionately nuzzled the two birds one by one.

The legendary bird of prey was now like a docile rabbit, letting the woman caress it.

Just as the old man was about to move closer, the peregrine falcon suddenly turned its head, its eagle eyes fixed on him.

The old man was somewhat speechless at this differential treatment, but he still praised her aloud.

"Impressive skills! To be able to train such a bird of prey to deliver messages."

"On behalf of my junior brother, I thank the old man for his praise."

Seeing the smile, which was much more genuine than before, the old man's lips twitched. He thought to himself, "It seems that even among these junior brothers, there's a difference in treatment."

"You lured me out here alone, not just to hear me praise your junior brother, were you?"

She slipped the secret letter into the small tube under the right peregrine falcon's talon, then released one. Fei Xi turned back and smiled slightly.

"Grandpa, since you're also worried about the army of undead that Sister Shimo mentioned, why don't we go and see for ourselves before we come back?"

"Just you and me?"

"Correct!"