I attained immortality through meditation in the Great Qian Dynasty.

"I will personally deliver this reward to Doctor Zhao. It's a favor our department owes, and also a token of respect, understand?"

The two constables nodded repeatedly.

"The boss is brilliant!"

……

Inside Jishetang.

When Zhao Zian returned, Su Mei greeted him.

Seeing that Zhao Zian was unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Young master, has the great hero returned?"

Zhao Zian nodded.

"May I also hear what happened?"

Su Mei rested her chin on her hand and looked at him.

The little fox jumped from Zhao Zian's shoulder onto the table and rubbed against her wrist.

Su Mei was amused by it and scratched its chin.

Zhao Zian said calmly.

"The murderer has been caught."

"They caught him? Really?"

Zhao Zian did not elaborate on the details.

"The man has already been taken to the county government. You can go and tell Butcher Zhang that he can go home now."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Su Mei walked towards the backyard.

In the guest rooms in the backyard.

Zhang the butcher was lying on the bed, the Gu worms on his body having been removed by Zhao Zian.

For him, the past few days have been like a nightmare from which he can't wake up.

"Brother Zhang."

Su Mei pushed open the door and entered.

"Manager Su..."

"Lie still," Su Mei pressed him down. "I came to tell you some good news."

"Good news?"

"The culprit who harmed you has been caught by Zhao Dongjia and handed over to the authorities," Su Mei explained.

Zhang the butcher stared blankly at Su Mei.

"Manager Su, what...what did you say?"

"I said," Su Mei repeated, "that person who used the curse on you has already been caught by our boss."

Butcher Zhang rolled out of bed.

"Manager Su! Where is Doctor Zhao? Where is Doctor Zhao?!"

"The host is in the front hall."

Butcher Zhang moved outside.

"Dr. Zhao, you are so kind! Dr. Zhao, you are so kind!"

When Butcher Zhang arrived at the front hall and saw Zhao Zi'an, he kowtowed to the ground.

"Dr. Zhao! You are like a second parent to me!"

"You saved my worthless life! Now you've caught the murderer for me, I have no way to repay you! From this day forward, my life belongs to you! If you tell me to go east, I will never go west! If you tell me to slaughter a pig, I will never slaughter a sheep!"

Zhao Zian remained calm.

"Get up. Your wife and children are waiting for you at home. Go back soon and put their minds at ease."

"Eh! Eh!"

Butcher Zhang stood up.

"I will repay your immense kindness, even if it means serving you like a slave!"

No sooner had Butcher Zhang left than another group of people stopped in front of Jishetang.

Zhang Jing led two yamen runners, carrying a bulging red paper package.

"Dr. Zhao, the Miracle Doctor!"

Zhao Zian looked up when he heard the sound.

"Magistrate Zhang."

Su Mei went to greet her.

"A rare guest indeed, Magistrate Zhang."

Zhang Jingchao nodded to her in return.

"You're too kind, Manager Su."

He walked up to Zhao Zian.

"I have come today for one matter."

Zhang Jing handed over the red paper packet.

"This is the reward of fifty taels of silver, which should have been delivered to the divine physician immediately."

"However, due to being busy with official duties, it has been delayed until now. I hope Dr. Zhao will not be offended."

Zhao Zian accepted the red envelope.

"Magistrate Zhang is very kind."

Su Mei's eyes sparkled.

"With such a righteous and just Magistrate Zhang, it's no wonder that the people of the county all say you are an incorruptible and impartial good official."

"It is our duty to do our part for the county government."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jing smiled.

"Manager Su, you flatter me."

"If it weren't for Doctor Zhao's miraculous healing skills, we would still be stuck in the fog of mystery regarding Wu Qi's case."

"This silver is the government's way of thanking the divine doctor, and it is also a token of the heartfelt wishes of all the people in the city."

"I humbly request that the divine physician accept this."

Zhao Zian nodded.

"I'll accept it."

A huge weight was lifted off Zhang Jing's shoulders.

Seeing that Zhao Zian had accepted the money, he said no more.

"Now that the money has been delivered, I will not bother you any longer."

"The government office is very busy; I will visit you another day to express my gratitude."

"Goodbye!"

Su Mei smiled and saw him off at the door.

"Magistrate Zhang, please take care."

The two constables also followed Zhang Jing out.

The three of them had just reached the door and were about to step out.

A young apprentice, about twelve or thirteen years old, ran in.

"Boss!"

The young apprentice's face flushed red, and his forehead was covered in a fine layer of sweat.

Su Mei stepped forward to support him.

"Xiaosong, what's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Don't rush, tell me slowly."

Komatsu, supporting himself on his knees, was panting heavily.

"Boss, I just got back from my rounds! I'm...on Main Street!"

Komatsu pointed towards the door.

"I saw...I saw Wang Yuanwai!"

Zhang Jing and his group, who were about to leave, paused upon hearing this.

They turned around curiously to look.

Wang Yuanwai?

That stingy and domineering old man?

Xiao Song breathed a sigh of relief.

"He...he knelt in the street! With every step he took, he kowtowed!"

"The direction...the direction is right here at Jishetang!"

"She kept muttering, begging for Dr. Zhao's forgiveness!"

Zhang Jing and the two constables were stunned.

Kneeling and kowtowing in the street? What kind of bewitching drug has Wang Yuanwai taken?

How could Wang Yuanwai, who has always been arrogant and haughty, do such a thing?

"Ask for forgiveness?"

Zhao Zian's heart stirred slightly upon hearing Xiao Song's report.

did not expect.

He actually came to apologize.

"Walk."

"Let's go out and take a look."

Su Mei followed closely behind.

Xiaosong hurriedly followed.

Zhang Jing also led the yamen runners out.

In front of Jishetang, there was a place where a crowd had gathered.

Wang Yuanwai, dressed in a gray long robe, knelt on the bluestone slab, his body hunched over and his forehead touching the ground.

Dust covered his clothes and stained his temples.

Wang Yuanwai, who usually lived a life of luxury, looked disheveled at this moment.

"Please forgive me, Dr. Zhao!"

"I was blind and couldn't recognize a great man!"

"To speak ill of a miracle doctor... is a crime deserving of death!"

Wang Yuanwai raised his head.

Through his blurred vision, he saw the miracle doctor.

"Dr. Zhao... Dr. Zhao!"

He tried to stand up, but his whole body felt weak and sore.

He could barely prop himself up, kneeling and moving his body.

"I am guilty!"

"Back then, I didn't believe in the divine doctor's medical skills. I made things difficult for him in every way and spoke disrespectfully! But divine doctor, you didn't hold a grudge."

"You saved my life! If it weren't for this miraculous doctor, I would have been dead long ago!"

Wang Yuanwai wept uncontrollably.

"I am deeply grateful for your great kindness, Divine Physician! I have no way to repay you! I only beg you to forgive my mistakes!"

The onlookers were deeply saddened by what they saw.

"This Dr. Zhao is truly amazing."

Even someone like Wang Yuanwai was completely subdued.

"It seems that Jishetang has truly acquired an extraordinary doctor."

Su Mei took a step forward and whispered a reminder.

"Boss..."

Zhao Zian spoke.

"Wang Yuanwai, I don't take your words and actions to heart. It is our duty as doctors to be benevolent and save lives."

"Whether you believe it or not has nothing to do with it."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding people nodded in agreement.

Truly the demeanor of a master!

Zhao Zian continued.

"What you are doing today is for yourself, and also for Jishetang."

"From now on, do not remain stubbornly deluded; this is the right path."