The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 25 Peace and Joy
The next morning, I looked at myself in the mirror.

"I have been so exhausted by alcohol... and women."

Lin Bai looked at the person in the mirror who was not haggard at all, and slammed the dressing table fiercely, "From today on, I will give up sex!"

These were Lin Bai's words from the bottom of his heart. He had been working hard for two consecutive days. Although his body could still hold on, his training had been delayed in the end.

The reason why Lin Bai ate for two consecutive days was to fill himself up with one meal so that he could concentrate on practicing his internal skills.

There's no point in being interested in women.

Mu Zhen was getting dressed. When she heard this, she glanced at Lin Bai and said, "You just finished eating and haven't even wiped your mouth clean yet, and you're already talking nonsense!"

"What do you know? Women's opinions!" Lin Bai scolded.

Mu Zhen glared at Lin Bai and said unhappily, "Why is your anger getting worse instead of subsiding?"

"Hurry up and cook! I still have to go to the clinic to work!" Lin Bai said.

"Stop making such a fuss. You should have had your meal by now!" Mu Zhen put on her clothes and became even more unhappy. "We haven't even gotten married yet, and you're already ordering me around. What will happen in the future?"

"It's the same in every other family! Whose wife doesn't work?" Lin Bai drew his sword mercilessly.

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhen glared at Lin Bai angrily and went straight to the kitchen.

Lin Bai stroked his chin, thinking that she really didn't seem to be pretending. He just hoped that he was just being suspicious.

"That time, Zi Zi was really a thorn in my heart. What was the reason? Should I try Sister Zhen?" Lin Bai thought secretly.

After breakfast, Lin Bai rushed to the clinic.

It is indeed a little late today. The sky is already bright and the sun is making people uncomfortable.

"You must abstain from sex and cultivate the Wuji Gong to perfection first. How can we indulge in beauty?"

Lin Bai clenched his fists and made up his mind.

He slowed down his pace all the way, pretending to be in a breathless hurry.

When approaching Baicaotang, Lin Bai saw from afar a young man in gray holding a sword, leaning against the door frame of the clinic, as if waiting for someone.

This young man in gray was no stranger. I had seen him at Ren Biao's manor that day.

At that time, Lin Bai guessed that this person was Elder Tong's subordinate.

Lin Bai kept walking, thinking quickly: Was I exposed? Impossible, if that was the case, why would they just arrest me directly? Why would they come to the clinic to wait for me?

Coming closer, Lin Bai wiped the sweat off his forehead and asked in surprise: "Brother, what are you doing here? It's sunny outside, why don't you go in?"

The young man in gray glanced at Lin Bai sharply and said, "It's none of your business."

Lin Bai wiped the sweat off his forehead with his hand, and hesitated to speak. Finally, he showed some displeasure on his face and said, "Brother, you are standing here with a sword in your hand. People will just think you are looking for trouble. Who would dare to come to ask for medical advice?"

The young man in gray looked at Lin Bai again, turned around, lifted the curtain, and entered the clinic.

Lin Bai breathed a sigh of relief and followed him in.

In addition to Doctor Bai and his grandchildren, there was also a woman in the clinic.

The girl was about eighteen years old, taller than her peers, and her back was very straight, as if it was measured with a ruler.

The person was wearing black clothes, black skirt, and black boots. The sword in her hand also had a black sheath. Only her hair was tied with a red string.

The girl in black glanced at Lin Bai, then turned her gaze to Doctor Bai.

Lin Bai didn't know what the other party's purpose was, so he stood near the door where he could easily escape, and winked at Xiuxiu.

Xiuxiu looked back, but did not respond with a wink as she did in the past, she just curled her lips.

There was a moth flying around, and Xiuxiu stared at it.

The atmosphere was a little heavy, but Lin Bai did not sense any murderous intent from the black-clothed girl and the gray-clothed young man.

"Mr. Bai, I was weak and sickly when I was young. Senior Sister Bai Wei often made medicine for me, took good care of me, and took me out to play. I have always remembered it in my heart." The girl in black bowed to Doctor Bai.

Bai Wei is the daughter of Doctor Bai and Xiuxiu's mother. She once joined the Qingyang Sect.

Lin Bai only heard the black-clothed woman's words and realized that she was also from the Qingyang Sect. However... since she was from the Qingyang Sect, the gray-clothed youth should also be from the Qingyang Sect. So, Elder Tong is also from the Qingyang Sect? Was Pei Wuyong plotted against by the Qingyang Sect? But before he died, he asked me to go to the blacksmith shop at the foot of the Qingyang Sect mountain...

Lin Bai's brain was a mess.

Doctor Bai sighed and said, "Bai Wei is a doctor by training, and she is also your senior sister. This is what she should do."

"Senior Sister Bai is no less than a biological sister to me." The black-clothed girl smiled, looked at Xiuxiu again, and waved at her, "You are Xiuxiu, right? Come here."

Xiuxiu walked forward foolishly, completely lacking her usual cleverness.

The girl in black pinched Xiuxiu's face and said with a smile: "I'm afraid you're a little greedy." As she spoke, she pinched Xiuxiu's shoulder blades and arms, and even rubbed her head.

"He's a good candidate. It would be even better if he could endure hardships." The girl in black made her judgment.

Xiuxiu was in a daze. She used to be a talkative person, but now she was silent.

Doctor Bai was startled and quickly stepped forward to hold Xiuxiu, saying hurriedly: "Xiuxiu is indeed a good candidate to be a doctor."

The girl in black looked at Doctor Bai in slight surprise, then smiled in relief, and then looked at Lin Bai and asked, "You are Mr. Bai's apprentice, Lin Zhuanlun, right?"

For a young woman to directly call out the word "wheel" is either coquettish and promiscuous or she has no idea what it means.

This person must be the latter.

Lin Bai bowed, then straightened his back and said, "I did receive medical training from Mr. Bai, but my surname is Lin and my given name is Bai. My family has been weaving mats and selling shoes for generations, so I don't have the name of a wheelbarrow."

The girl in black looked at the young man in gray with a little doubt. It was obvious that her information came from the man in gray.

The young man in gray just smiled and said nothing.

"I was rude, please don't take it to heart, Brother Lin." The black-clothed girl bowed very politely, and it was unclear whether it was her nature or she was doing it for Doctor Bai's sake.

Lin Bai returned the gift without saying anything else.

The black-clothed girl turned her gaze to Doctor Bai and said, "I came here in a hurry today and didn't prepare any gifts. I will make it up to Xiuxiu tomorrow."

"I don't dare to trouble you." Doctor Bai pulled Xiuxiu and hesitated before asking, "I want to ask... When will Bai Wei... come back?"

Lin Bai had talked to Doctor Bai before, and Doctor Bai believed that Bai Wei, Xiuxiu's mother, was most likely dead. If he asked again now, he was afraid that Doctor Bai was just unwilling to give up.

The black-clothed girl restrained her expression and said, "Senior Sister Bai has gone on a long journey. I haven't seen her for a long time. Maybe something has held her back. She will be back once she finishes her business."

Doctor Bai nodded when he heard this, but he didn't say anything. His eyes were slightly red and his waist was bent a little.

"Mr. Bai, I have something else to do. I will visit you again tomorrow." The girl in black bowed.

"Miss Pei, take care." Doctor Bai looked bored.

Pei? Last name Pei? Lin Bai immediately thought of Pei Wuyong, and he didn't know what the relationship was between this Miss Pei and Pei Wuyong.

"No need for escort." The girl in black smiled at Xiuxiu, then looked at the young man in gray and said, "Brother Jiang, let's go." After saying that, she walked out the door.

The young man in gray followed with a sword in hand without saying a word.

"Mr. Bai, what's her name? She looks very noble, but she's wearing all black." Lin Bai asked again.

"She calls herself Pei Ning," said Doctor Bai.

Lin Bai nodded and didn't ask any more questions, but he thought of Pei Wuyong and the bamboo board with the words "Peace and Joy" written on it.

"For you." Xiuxiu finally came back to her senses. She took out a small purse and handed it to Lin Bai, saying, "Use this to store money in the future. Remember to be careful of thieves. Put it next to your pillow when you sleep." Then she looked worried and asked, "Have you... spent all your money?"

She didn't seem to care about Pei Ning's visit.

Lin Bai took the purse and took a closer look. There were two herbal leaves embroidered on it, which looked like white lily leaves, but the needlework was so poor that they looked like earthworms.

"I didn't dare spend it. I saved it for when I get married." Lin Bai rubbed her little head.

"That's good."

Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief, then put on a serious face and warned seriously: "Remember, you can't gamble, they are all cheating. You can't go to those dark houses either. If someone calls you to sleep, you must not..."

Doctor Bai slapped Xiuxiu on the head and said angrily, "Go and copy the Treatise on Febrile Diseases ten times! Where have you been listening to this nonsense all day? You are not allowed to go out from now on!"

(End of this chapter)