The reason Niu Wu had rushed out so urgently to receive
That was why Niu Wu harbored not the slightest doubt about Jiang Chen's claim of being Young Master
Though Steward Qiu had witnessed Jiang Chen's grand entourage and guessed that this young man was no ordinary figure, he only believed about seventy or eighty percent of what Jiang Chen said. A trace of skepticism still flickered in his eyes.
Jiang Chen could see through this easily enough. He smiled lazily and looked at Steward Qiu. "Steward Qiu, your body seems to have some hidden ailments. On the path of martial arts — didn't you suffer a True Qi backlash some time in the last three to five years? Nearly went into qi deviation?"
The moment these words left his mouth, Steward Qiu's entire body trembled, and a look of utter disbelief shot from his eyes.
This matter was something that even few people close to Steward Qiu knew about, let alone anything that had spread to the outside world.
Yet this Young Master Ji San had simply glanced at him a few times and uncovered all of this? What kind of methods and eyesight did this man possess?
"It wasn't originally a serious matter. It's just a shame that Steward Qiu didn't take it seriously and failed to eliminate the problem in time. Over the years, it gradually accumulated into a major issue. I'd say that in recent months, Steward Qiu must have noticed that his daily cultivation has become completely pointless?"
Niu Wu blinked in slight surprise and couldn't help stealing a glance at Steward Qiu.
Steward Qiu's face had gone pale, his expression looking as though he had seen a ghost.
Jiang Chen smiled, knowing his words had struck the most sensitive nerve in Steward Qiu's heart, and promptly fell silent.
Steward Qiu's whole body was shaking. In truth, he knew full well that his condition was actually even more severe than what this Young Master Ji San had described.
These past days, troubles from his cultivation, troubles from his business — Steward Qiu was beset by problems on all sides, each day an ordeal.
His expression shifting不断, Steward Qiu couldn't help but ask in a trembling voice, "Young Master, can these problems of mine still be remedied?"
It was clear that Steward Qiu was truly frightened.
Jiang Chen regarded him with a half-smile. "There is naturally a way, but..."
Without a second word, Steward Qiu dropped to his knees with a thud. "Please, Young Master, show mercy and point this humble one toward the right path."
The Flying Horse Inn had no subordinate relationship with the Coiling Dragon Clan.
So Steward Qiu could not be considered a subordinate of the Coiling Dragon Clan. It was Niu Wu who had some connection to the clan and could be counted among their people.
However, Niu Wu's status was far too low, and he rarely had the opportunity to directly curry favor with the Coiling Dragon Clan.
Now that Jiang Chen was posing as Young Master Ji San, it naturally gave Niu Wu a surge of spirits — he felt his savior had arrived. That was why Niu Wu kept an extremely humble posture and had things figured out clearly.
Seeing that Steward Qiu was still being foolish, Niu Wu couldn't help offering a hint. "Steward Qiu, you're a clever man. With your abilities, making it this far in Golden Bell City is already no small feat. But with your talents, if you had a better backer, there would be many more opportunities to rise in the future. Since Young Master Ji San has pointed out your problem, he's already shown you a clear path. Are you really not going to seize it?"
Steward Qiu was a clever man after all. Hearing Niu Wu's pointed words, sudden enlightenment struck him. He quickly kowtowed to the ground. "Young Master, this one, Qiu, has been foolish. If Young Master can show me the way, then my life from this day forward belongs to the Coiling Dragon Clan. Young Master is this one, Qiu's, savior."
Niu Wu's eyes were also alight with eagerness as he gazed at Jiang Chen, full of expectation.
Niu Wu actually held Steward Qiu in considerable regard. They simply hadn't been on the same side before. Their relationship was decent enough but not particularly close.
However, if they could forge a strong alliance through Young Master Ji San, then together they would have much greater confidence in dealing with Manager Dong — the great Steward Dong.
And there was Young Master Ji San's backing on top of that.
"Rise first, and we'll talk. Your problem isn't a huge one, but it isn't trivial either. It depends on whose hands it passes through. I'll write you a prescription first. Follow it and take the medicine. In a few years, if any aftereffects remain, come find me in Liuli Royal City. There should be essentially no problem."
The great kingdoms and large cities under Liuli Royal City all held the nobility of Liuli Royal City proper in the highest reverence.
Never mind that the Coiling Dragon Clan was already an emperor-level power — even back in the era of the First Great Clan, they had been an existence utterly out of reach for other forces.
So Steward Qiu harbored no doubts about Jiang Chen's words, and his face immediately filled with joy.
"Many thanks, Young Master. This one, Qiu, must have cultivated great fortune in a past life to have the Young Master extend a hand and show me the way. From this day forward, I, Qiu, will follow the Young Master's lead."
Niu Wu chuckled. "Steward Qiu, others can't get close no matter how they try. You really have been blessed with exceptional fortune."
Steward Qiu nodded repeatedly.
Jiang Chen called for paper and brush and wrote out a prescription for Steward Qiu. "Follow this prescription. Take it twice daily. In three months, you will assuredly make a full recovery."