Go and capture those thirty-six fierce villains.

Is there any job in this world that can both earn money and improve one's skills?

First, Qin Ning, who runs a medical clinic.

Second, Qin Ning, who acts as a toxin cleaner in the Xiao'an River.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the strange fish appears as a harmless little lamb in front of Qin Ning. That's because he possesses the supernatural power of "Plague Qi." Anyone else, without proper isolation and contact, would soon be infected by the toxins on the strange fish's body.

Rhubarb is the best example.

Although the strange fish is not very poisonous, there are many of them. They have not yet flooded the Xiao'an River and have not been caught by the fishermen in the city.

But if it becomes rampant, the sheer number of them is no joke.

"Money is not a problem, but I want to see it for myself."

Old Chengfeng stared at the motionless dead fish on the table and said softly.

"Of course, but although that mysterious food outlet is in a secluded location, it might not be appropriate for the two of us to be seen traveling together. Perhaps we should wait until late at night to make our move?"

Qin Ning lightly tapped the strange fish on the table with her fingertip, absorbing all its toxins, and then turned to look at the paper window through which sunlight streamed in.

Although the place where he met with Lao Chengfeng was secluded, it was not dark.

It's not one of those weird places where you feel out of place after entering, or where you can't even tell if there's a person or a dog in front of you.

"No need for that trouble, it's just that I'll have to trouble Qin Hanchan to make another trip."

As he spoke, Lao Chengfeng took out a lapis lazuli orb from his pocket.

He lightly touched the button above, and the lapis lazuli sphere exploded, revealing a half-foot-tall doll on the table.

"This is one of the ink artifacts that the Mohist school does not sell to the public. Because I have been by the prince's side for a long time, I have gained the appreciation of the Grand Master and was given one. This object is controlled by the primordial spirit. When Qin Hanchan takes it, it is as if she is taking me there in person."

Qin Ning looked at the lapis lazuli doll on the table with curiosity in his eyes.

On the other side, a golden light flashed in Lao Chengfeng's eyes, and a wisp of spiritual energy floated out from between his brows and entered the body of the cyan-gold puppet.

Click click...

The doll opened its tightly closed eyes, bowed to Qin Ning, and made a metallic clanging sound.

"I'll have to trouble Qin Hanchan with this trip."

Holy crap... Has the Mo family's craftsmanship reached such a miraculous level?

Qin Ning's eyes flashed with surprise. If this thing were enlarged proportionally, wouldn't it be a bronze version of a giant Gundam?

Was it a waste to send Michael Bay to study steam engines...? If I had known I would time travel, I should have memorized the relevant concepts of controlled nuclear fusion beforehand.

"Qin Hanchan?"

The lapis lazuli doll spoke again, a hint of lively confusion flashing in its eyes.

"Sorry, I'm a bit shocked by this."

Qin Ning glanced at the old steward in front of him, who looked perfectly normal, and then at the lapis lazuli doll on the table. He spoke frankly.

"Haha, when I first saw this, I was also amazed for a long time by the incredible craftsmanship of the Mo family's art of craftsmanship."

Cheng Feng let out a standard old-fashioned laugh.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Qin Ning put away the lapis lazuli doll that had transformed into a spherical shape and left from the hidden location.

Instead of rushing to the mysterious food outlet, Qin Ning returned to the Sichen Guard's base while pondering the matter of the [Thirty-Six Great Ferocious Talismans].

After subduing the Fate-Breaking Hairpin, he secretly activated the Bagua Plate several times from different locations.

And without exception, they all pointed to the Mo Family's Heavenly Craft Tower.

The minor evil spirits in Bei'an City have all been subdued. Currently, the only major evil spirit closest to me is the one in the Heavenly Crafts Pavilion. Therefore, unless I leave Bei'an City, the Eight Trigrams Plate's ability to find evil spirits is essentially useless...

"There's a bug in Dao Master's design..." Qin Ning clicked his tongue, and the little black cat on his shoulder turned its head to look at him in confusion.

"It's okay, it's just that I can't kill any monsters for the time being, which is a bit annoying."

"Meow?"

Qin Ning returned to the camp and saw the child he had brought back having breakfast with Wang Yuan, who was on duty that day.

"grown ups."

When Wang Yuan saw Qin Ning enter, she hurriedly put down the bowl of porridge in her hand and stood up.

The little boy hurriedly stood up, still holding a half-eaten meat bun in his hand.

"Eat your food, and then bring the child over."

Qin Ning called out and returned to the back hall.

Before a cup of tea could be brewed, there was a knock at the door. He said softly, "Come in," and the little boy pushed open the door and walked in somewhat timidly.

"Are you full?"

"I'm full."

How old are you?

"fourteen."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ning glanced at the other person's thin and short figure. Without asking, she knew that it was definitely due to malnutrition that he looked so much older than his age.

"At your age, you should understand some things. Your grandfather has passed away, but you still have to live. I can't keep you here, but I can give you a few choices."

Qin Ning didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

thump!

The little boy knelt down and was about to kowtow when he felt a force lift his body up.

"I don't have the habit of making people kneel down to speak. First, I'll send you to the Mo Family's Heavenly Craft Tower to embark on the path of cultivation. This path may be very difficult in the future, and you might even die one day, but it may also be very glorious, very glorious."

Second, become a shop assistant. Although it's tiring, you'll have no worries about food and clothing and live a simple, ordinary life.

Third, I'll give you enough money to live on until you die, and then we'll have nothing to do with each other anymore.

After Qin Ning finished speaking, the little boy lowered his head and thought for a while, then asked somewhat timidly, "Does 'having no worries about food and clothing' mean being able to eat meat buns like those every day?"

"That's right."

"Then I'll choose option two, thank you."

A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Ning's eyes.

"Haven't you heard of the Mo Family's Heavenly Craftsmanship Tower?"

"I've...I've heard that Grandpa says it's full of top-notch people, but...all I want is to have meat buns to eat every day. I don't mind if it's tough or tiring; I can endure hardship!"

As the little guy spoke, he puffed out his thin, bony chest.

"Okay, then you'll come with me in a bit."

Seeing that the other party knew what the Heavenly Craftsmanship Pavilion meant, Qin Ning didn't say anything more. In this world, not everyone wants to be a big shot.

Sometimes, living a simple and ordinary life can be a kind of happiness.

Qin Ning led the little boy out, and when they reached the entrance of the camp, they ran into Huang Mu, who was returning from running errands.

"Lord Qin, as you instructed, the coarse rice has been delivered. I specifically mentioned that it was sent by Qin Hanchan of the Sichen Guard."

"...Then they might not dare to eat it."

"what?"

"It's alright, thank you for your trouble. I'm taking the child out for a bit."

Since the conditions for commercial use of steam were not met, the work-for-relief program could not be implemented. Qin Ning also did not want to see anyone like the boy's grandfather again, so he asked Huang Mu to buy a large amount of the lowest grade of rice, which was even mixed with sand and wood chips, and send it over.

Anhe Street, next to the clinic.

Gu Wenqu, leaning on his cane, opened the door and saw Qin Ning bringing a child. He looked surprised.

"I'll send you an apprentice. When the shop opens, I'll mentor him. If he's promising, I'll train him. If not, he can just be a regular shop assistant."

Gu Wenqu was stunned for a moment. Qin Ning leaned closer and whispered about the boy's background. Glancing over, he noticed that the businessman had a kitchen knife tucked into his waistband.

This is... oh, an assassin...

Qin Ning pretended not to see it, and after speaking, she turned to leave.

Upon learning the boy's background, Gu Wenqu shook his head and sighed, then smiled and bent down to ask, "Little one, what's your name?"

Clang!

The kitchen knife he was carrying on his back fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

The little boy opened his mouth wide and grabbed Qin Ning's leg as she walked to the door.

"My benefactor, I can endure hardship, please don't give me to this bad person!"