I attained immortality through meditation in the Great Qian Dynasty.

To find a birthday gift that would prolong the life of this old man who is nearing the end of his life?

So, Chen'er...

"My son!"

"Mr. Liu, please accept my condolences."

Zhang Jing sighed, unsure how to comfort him.

Zhao Zian remained silent.

After a long while, Liu Wanshan's crying finally subsided.

"Dr. Zhao, you've seen what the murderer looks like, you must know who he is, right?"

Zhao Zian shook his head slightly.

"I have never seen this person before."

"Never seen it before?"

Liu Wanshan muttered to himself.

"Then... in that vast Willow Creek Town, amidst the sea of ​​people, where should we look for him?"

Su Mei, who had been silent all along, parted her red lips slightly.

"This person is definitely not a resident of Willow Creek Town."

Zhang Jing pressed further, "Why are you so certain, Manager Su?"

Su Mei glanced at Zhao Zi'an and saw that he did not object.

"Liuxi Town is neither too big nor too small. Anyone with special skills or unique abilities, whether they make a living in the town or just stop by for a bite, will be heard of by Jishetang."

"The one who could leave such a strange and evil aura on Young Master Liu Chen, and make even Elder Zhao feel troubled, is definitely not some nobody. If such a person appeared in Willow Creek Town, there would be no way there wouldn't be any news about him."

"I dare say that either he has just entered Willow Creek Town, or... he has used some method to change his appearance so that no one can recognize him."

County Magistrate Zhang Jing frowned deeply.

As the county's top official, this kind of case is the most troublesome for him.

"A powerful outsider, committing crimes on the run."

Zhang Jing murmured.

"This is troublesome. If he flees immediately after succeeding, finding someone in this vast world is like finding a needle in a haystack."

Liu Wanshan slumped into a chair.

If the murderer cannot be found, the son's revenge cannot be avenged.

Zhao Zian put down his teacup.

"Lord Zhang, you're only half right."

"He is indeed a powerful outsider, but he came to Willow Creek Town with a purpose."

"What?" Zhang Jing was taken aback.

Liu Wanshan also raised his head.

"He came for our Qi-Nourishing Pill."

Su Mei understood something.

"The Qi-Nourishing Pill?"

Zhao Zian nodded.

"The killer came for the Qi-Nourishing Pill, but it wasn't just for the one that Young Master Liu Chen had."

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Jing forgot his official demeanor, leaning forward like a student eager to find a solution.

Zhao Zian didn't keep anyone in suspense.

"For ordinary people like you, and even for martial artists like Lao He, the Peiyuan Pill is a medicine for prolonging life."

"But for another kind of person, it's not."

Zhao Zian continued.

"For someone who has stepped into the threshold of cultivation, a Qi-Nourishing Pill is nothing."

Liu Wanshan and Zhang Jing were both stunned.

"This... Doctor Zhao, what do you mean by that?"

Zhang Jing really couldn't understand it.

Let me give you an example.

"If you give a beggar who has been starving for three days and three nights a white flour bun, he can survive. But is he full? No."

"He'll just think this steamed bun is the most delicious thing in the world, and then what? He'll try every possible way to find the steamed bun shop and take all their steamers!"

"You mean... the murderer...?"

Liu Wanshan's voice was trembling.

Zhao Zian nodded.

"The killer's strength far surpasses mine, which means his cultivation level is very high. The higher the cultivation level, the greater the spiritual energy required to break through the bottleneck."

"For him, a Qi-Nourishing Pill is at most just a taste, or a way to stabilize his crumbling cultivation at a crucial moment."

"He's tasted the benefits and knows that Willow Creek Town has such good things. Do you think he'll leave satisfied?"

"And in our Willow Creek Town, where is the only shop that can consistently generate income?"

Su Mei's delicate body trembled slightly.

"Jishetang!"

As soon as she said it, her face turned pale.

The killer didn't leave!

He lurked in a corner of Liuxi Town and launched a fatal attack on Jishetang!

Zhang Jing's back was soaked with cold sweat.

As the county magistrate, his initial thought was to solve the case.

Now I'm thinking about a monster that even Doctor Zhao admits he can't defeat.

How many casualties would result if the target were aimed at the Jishetang pharmacy in the town center?

"How could I not have thought of that!"

"Chase him! Chase him! All I can think about is how to send people to capture him! But he's an elusive and powerful expert, how do we capture him? Where do we even begin?"

"Dr. Zhao's words awakened me from my dream!"

Zhang Jing stopped and looked at Zhao Zian.

"We don't need to catch him! We can make him come to us!"

"We can set a trap, a snare! We'll wait for the rabbit to run into the tree stump!"

Liu Wanshan also stood up.

"Dr. Zhao, the Miracle Doctor!"

Liu Wanshan was about to kneel down.

Zhao Zian stepped forward and helped him up.

"Master Liu, you mustn't do that."

"Yes, it works! It works!"

Liu Wanshan was overcome with emotion and tears streamed down his face.

"As long as the murderer who killed my son can be caught, my old life, Liu Wanshan's, and our Liu family's vast wealth are at the mercy of this divine doctor!"

"Please, Dr. Zhao, you must help us!"

Zhao Zian nodded.

"I will help you."

"It's not for money, nor for anything else."

"The evil aura emanating from that murderer is extraordinary. This man is ruthless and reckless, and keeping him in Willow Creek Town will ultimately be a menace."

"not to mention……"

He paused.

"He has his eye on Jishetang."

Zhang Jing was greatly encouraged.

"Excellent! Physician Zhao, your kindness is admirable!"

"So how should we set up the ambush? What should the bait be? How can we get cooperation from the county?"

He now listens to Zhao Zian's every word.

Zhao Zian glanced at Su Mei.

"The bait, of course, is still the Qi-Nourishing Pill."

"All we need to do is spread the word."

"We told them that Jishetang had by chance acquired another batch of excellent medicinal herbs and was preparing to open another furnace to refine three Peiyuan Pills."

"Furthermore, three days later, at noon, a public auction will be held at Jishetang, with the highest bidder winning."

Zhang Jing's eyes lit up.

"A brilliant plan! Use a false rumor to lure the enemy out!"

"At that time, I will mobilize all the constables from the yamen, as well as the county's garrison, to surround the Jishetang within a mile radius! If he dares to come, he will have no way to escape!"

Zhao Zian shook his head.

"No."

"Lord Zhang, your idea will only make things worse."

"Huh? Why?"

Zhao Zian patiently explained.

"Who do you think that killer is? A bandit or outlaw?"

"A character who can kill with a single blow, and who even I find troublesome, possesses perception far beyond that of ordinary people."

"You've deployed a large number of troops around here, exuding a murderous aura. Even from three miles away, let alone one mile, he can sense that something is wrong."

Do you think he'd be foolish enough to walk right into a trap?

Zhang Jing calmed down.

Upon careful consideration, he realized that this was indeed the case.

"Then... what should we do?"

Zhang Jing was in a dilemma again.