The Legend of the White Snake(5.4)

Chapter 5.4 Bai Su Zhen transformed the centipede spirit with her compassion

Today, there were many patients in the Jishi Tang, a few coquettish girls surrounded Xu Xian in a flirtatious manner, asking him for a diagnosis.

"Doctor Xu, I've had chest pain since last night. Can you feel my heartbeat? Is it very strong?"

"Yes, yes, please help me too. I don't know why, but I haven't been able to sleep well lately."

"And me, Doctor Xu. Whatever you want to do, I'll listen to you..."

In the Jishi Tang, the invisible Bai Suzhen watched as the girls flirted with Xu Xian, finding their behavior lascivious, and her face suddenly darkened.

Xiaoqing pouted and said, "Wow, this Doctor Xu really attracts bees and butterflies! It's so eye-catching."

Xu Xian seemed accustomed to this scene and calmly said, "Ladies, the weather is changing, so you need to wear more clothes. Don't leave your outer garments open. Keep them wrapped tightly, and you won't get sick easily."

He maintained a reserved distance from the female patients and avoided their outstretched hands.

Bai Suzhen saw his avoidance and her facial expression eased.

One of the girls said, "Doctor Xu, I came here in a hurry today and didn't bring enough money for the consultation fee. Why don't you come to Junxin Tower with us? We won't charge you any money."

As soon as she finished speaking, the girls couldn't help giggling.

Xu Xian wrote the prescription and handed it to the girl opposite without any change in demeanor.

"The Jishi Tang does not allow credit. Xu Xian cannot make exceptions. As for the intentions of the ladies, Xu Xian cannot accept them."

"Plain and simple, you just look down on us. Let's go." The girls glared at Xu Xian and walked out.

Xiaoqing made a gesture and threw a spell at the courtesans. Just as they left the Jishi Tang, their clothes and accessories were blown away by the wind, their hair was disheveled, and they screamed in embarrassment.

Xu Xian saw this and shook his head. "I warned them. If they don't keep their clothes in order, they'll lose face."

Bai Suzhen heard him muttering to himself and couldn't help but smile. "Doctor Xu is a true gentleman."

Xiaoqing rolled her eyes and said, "Sister, these women have a strong fox scent. It's normal for Xu Xian to look down on them. It doesn't mean he's pure."

Bai Suzhen didn't think so. "I heard that courtesans often offer sacrifices to fox demons. It's normal for them to have some demonic aura. Xu Xian is a mortal and can't sense it. His ability to resist such temptations shows that he is a man of integrity."

Just then, Jin Ruyi walked in angrily. "Xu Xian, didn't I tell you not to treat those women from Junxin Tower? How come you let them in again? Are you charmed by them?"

Xu Xian frowned. "Ruyi, we are doctors. How can we turn away patients? Besides, the courtesans are also pitiful."

Jin Ruyi was rude. "You still pity them! I don't care. Jishi Tang is owned by my father, and you have to listen to me. If I say not to treat any female patients, you are not allowed to treat them. Do you hear me?"

This was too much!

Bai Suzhen raised a spell and shot it at Jin Ruyi. Jin Ruyi suddenly covered her stomach. "Ow, my stomach hurts."

Bai Suzhen gestured again, and a white light flashed around Jin Ruyi's waist.

Jin Ruyi cried out, "Xu Xian, why are you just standing there? Hurry up and check on me!"

Xu Xian shrugged. "Ruyi, you're a female patient too..."

Hearing this, Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.

Leaving the Jishi Tang, Bai Suzhen's mood improved and there was a smile on her face. Coincidentally, Xu Xian was carrying a medicine box to make a house call, so the two of them followed him to watch.

Watching Xu Xian's back, Bai Suzhen became more and more delighted. Xiaoqing reached out and waved her hand in front of Bai Suzhen, complaining, "Sister, you've been watching him all day. Haven't you had enough?"

Bai Suzhen sighed. "A man like Xu Xian, who is honest and upright, is truly admirable."

Xiaoqing asked, "What does it mean to be honest and upright?"

"Not being lascivious, not being greedy, fulfilling one's duties, and being kind-hearted."

Xiaoqing sneered. "That's just what a doctor should do. It doesn't necessarily make him honest and upright! Let me test him."

She pointed to the ground, and a bag of silver suddenly appeared under Xu Xian's feet. He almost tripped over it.

Xu Xian picked up the silver and muttered, "Strange. How could there be a bag of silver in the wilderness? The owner must be anxious and will definitely come back to look for it. I have to wait here."

He stood on the side of the road, anxiously scanning the surroundings.The sky gradually turned dark and it got colder and colder, causing him to hug himself and stamp his feet in place. Little Qing pouted and said, "Is he really planning to wait here for the whole night?" Bai Suzhen looked displeased and scolded Little Qing, "Quickly go and get that fake silver, what if Xu Daifu catches a cold?" She turned around and transformed into a young man, pretending to anxiously search for something.

When Xu Xian saw the newcomer, his eyes lit up and he immediately approached him, "Excuse me, sir, are you looking for something?" Bai Suzhen pretended to be dejected and said, "We went out for an outing today and when we returned home, we couldn't find our silver. So we came back to look for it along the way." Xu Xian breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Finally, I've been waiting for you. Is this your bag of silver?" Bai Suzhen thanked him and took the bag of money from him.

Xu Xian urged, "Quickly count it, is the amount correct?" Bai Suzhen was about to take the bag from Xu Xian when Little Qing transformed into a young boy and ran over anxiously, snatching the bag of money from Bai Suzhen. "This is my lost silver, thank you for helping me find it!" Xu Xian was stunned and asked, "Wait, young man, whose silver is it?" Little Qing interrupted, "It's mine." Xu Xian looked at Little Qing suspiciously, "Can you both tell me how much silver is in the bag?" Both of them had a flash of insight and said at the same time, "Nine small gold ingots and a goose egg stone."

"Since both of you say that the silver is yours and have accurately stated the amount, I cannot judge. I will hand the money over to the county government and you two can go there to settle the case. But can you tell me why you put a goose egg stone in the bag?" Bai Suzhen was caught off guard and didn't know how to explain. Little Qing couldn't help but laugh and said mischievously, "We put a goose egg stone in it to see if it could become the same as the silver after a long time together, like a romance between them." Bai Suzhen looked at her in disbelief, wondering if it was possible.

Observing the two's expressions, Xu Xian handed the bag of money to Little Qing and said, "Young man, take it, the silver is yours." Bai Suzhen asked suspiciously, "Why did you make this decision?" Xu Xian explained slowly, "Putting a goose egg stone in the bag was already an extraordinary act. You cannot explain it clearly, but he is naive and straightforward. Although his actions are absurd, he is true to himself. You two have a close relationship and cannot distinguish between each other. Even if I gave the silver to you, you would still give it back to him." Bai Suzhen was speechless, but Little Qing laughed and deliberately asked, "How did you know that we cannot distinguish between each other?" Xu Xian replied, "Because both of you know what is in the bag of money, and you appeared together in the wilderness at dusk. One person lost their silver and the other worried about them, so you came together. Seeing the silver in my hand, you just joked with me." Bai Suzhen admired him and said, "Thank you, sir. He is my younger brother, everything is as you said."

Xu Xian nodded and said, "It's getting late, I have to go back to the city. Goodbye." Watching Xu Xian disappear into the night, the two transformed back into their original appearance. Bai Suzhen shook her head and said, "Are you satisfied now? Xu Daifu not only returns lost items, but also observes carefully and is extremely intelligent." Little Qing raised her eyebrows and said, "Why do you say I am satisfied? It is you who are satisfied. But he was still wrong, I am not in a hurry for the lost silver, and you are not worried about me, you are worried about him." Bai Suzhen blushed and was about to chase after Little Qing, but she disappeared into a green light.

In the rainy night of West Lake, several flower boats swayed on the lake, with melodious music, flickering lights, and a romantic atmosphere. Laughter from men and women could be heard from one of the boats, and the window carved with flowers reflected the intertwined shadows of two people. Inside the cabin, the woman's hand lightly stroked the man's back, and the nails on her slender fingers suddenly grew long. The man who was enjoying it just a moment ago now writhed in pain...

The boat shook and everything fell silent. The sky gradually brightened, and a withered piece of human skin could be vaguely seen floating in the river.

In Xu's mansion, Xu Xian was bandaging the bare upper body of Li Gongfu, who was screaming in pain. Bai Suzhen frowned with both pain and anger, "Why are you shouting so loudly? You acted like a hero outside, but now you show us this cowardly appearance?" Li Gongfu said, "Madam, I almost died on this trip to solve the missing children case! Fortunately, the fairy appeared..."

Xu Jiaorong's eyes reddened, wiping her eyes with her sleeve, "You almost died, and if something happens to you, how can I live alone?" Xu Xian quickly interrupted, "Sister, brother-in-law was scared and injured to solve this case. Now that the case is solved and his job is secure, shouldn't we celebrate?" Xu Jiaorong nodded and thought that their neighbors had also helped a lot these days, so she suggested, "Why don't we have a banquet at home?"

Hearing this, Xu Xian's heart skipped a beat and he hurriedly asked, "Which guests are you planning to invite?" Xu Jiaorong knew what he was thinking and asked knowingly, "Who do you want to invite?" Xu Xian was about to continue, but seeing her smiling face, he blushed and bowed to Xu Jiaorong, "Sister, it's up to you to decide." Xu Jiaorong glanced at him and saw through his intentions, then suggested, "How about inviting Miss Bai? She has worked hard for a long life, and we should show our gratitude. Here's the invitation..."

Xu Xian was eager to write the invitation himself and went to the White's mansion in person.