The World's Number One Medical Hall

Chapter Twenty-Two: Past Events, Kindness Should Be Repaid

Tie Xiong did not hide anything and recounted the events. Everyone listened quietly as Tie Xiong recounted what had happened that night.

This matter is no secret among the powerful and wealthy, but for those at the bottom, there is no way of knowing about it.

"Shangqing Mountain?" When they heard that Tie Xiong was fighting with the people of Shangqing Mountain, everyone's expression changed drastically.

"Don't worry, everyone. My foundation is ruined, and I can only rely on my physical strength to defend myself. They won't be able to detect any traces of it," Tie Xiong said calmly.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

Tie Xiong continued to recount what happened that night, mentioning that he had been arrested and tortured, which immediately made his fellow disciples' faces turn indignant.

"Junior brother, I told you long ago that this palace is not a place to stay for long."

"Hmph, what an arrogant nature! To torture you for this is utterly despicable!"

"When have these officials ever distinguished right from wrong? Isn't our current predicament a direct result of their actions?"

"Junior brother, we've often heard about Ming Wang's character, even among the common people. He's extremely arrogant and definitely not a good person. You almost got into trouble this time. I think we should leave as soon as possible. It's been half a year since then. I think we should leave the capital as soon as possible..."

"Yes, senior brother, I know you did all this for us. Back then, when Ning'er was taken away, you were thinking of our safety and watched helplessly as Ning'er almost fell into a pit of fire. Now, no matter what, we will never be a burden to you again. At worst, it's just death. Fellow disciples, no one is afraid of death or reluctant to give up their lives."

Seeing his fellow disciples filled with righteous indignation, Tie Xiong let out a long breath and shook his head, saying, "Please don't be hasty, everyone. I've come here today because I have an important matter to discuss with you all."

"Junior brother, there's no need to say anything more, let's leave tonight..." Someone with an impatient nature shouted immediately.

"Hao Jun! Calm down and listen to your junior brother!" The eldest brother stopped him and said in a deep voice.

It quieted down again.

After a moment of contemplation, Tie Xiong spoke in a deep voice: "Since the destruction of my Tie family, my fellow disciples have remained steadfast, accompanying my siblings and me all the way from the prefecture to the capital, all for the sake of seeking justice. Unexpectedly, we encountered nothing but collusion between officials and bandits along the way. Not only were we left with nowhere to turn, but we were also hunted down by the government's henchmen, forced to the brink of extinction, with nowhere to settle. Several of my fellow disciples even lost their lives because of this. Now, we are driven to the brink of despair. It is not my fellow disciples who have implicated me, but my Tie family that has implicated you all!"

"Junior brother..." The eldest brother raised his hand, interrupting him, "Junior brother, we were all raised by Master. We are brothers with you, and it is only right that we share life and death to repay Master's kindness. Why bother with these pointless things? The reason we suggested leaving is simply because we don't want you to take any risks in the Prince's mansion. If something goes wrong and you and Ning'er are harmed, how will we face Master and Mistress in the future?"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, and not a single person showed the slightest hesitation.

However, it was precisely because of this that Tie Xiong felt guilty for many years. After a slight silence, he nodded and said, "Alright, I won't say any more about this. Everyone knows that although the government is tyrannical, back then, I couldn't hold back my anger, which resulted in Ning'er being taken away by a bully. When we were filled with resentment and powerless, we received a great favor from the Ming King."

Speaking of this, even a room full of seven-foot-tall men couldn't help but have their eyes redden, their fists clenched, and their teeth clenched, their deep resentment and frustration evident at a glance.

This incident can be said to be an irreparable pain in everyone's hearts. Back then, after several years, everyone went to the capital, hoping to see the imperial family to seek justice and avenge their grievances. However, unexpectedly, the world suddenly began to be in turmoil and was no longer peaceful. Everyone was saddened and had a premonition that the imperial family could not be relied on. However, they still held on to their hopes and tried. Unexpectedly, as soon as they appeared, before they even stepped into the government office, they were ambushed and killed. What was even more infuriating was that they were identified as bandits by the government and were chased everywhere, leaving them with nowhere to go.

They eventually ended up in this chaotic slum, barely surviving. However, while they could hide, they couldn't go without food.

Left with no other choice, the group disguised themselves and went out separately to find work. One day, Tie Xiong went out and was bullied by a thug. He was owed no money for his work, which was the food money for all the brothers. Tie Xiong couldn't just give up.

Unexpectedly, during a conflict, Tie Xiong angrily attacked and injured the master's family. The master's family was mindful of the consequences and did not report it to the authorities, but they did not let Tie Xiong off the hook.

They forced him to pay compensation, but he couldn't afford it. However, one of his fellow workers was extremely wicked and, in order to curry favor with the master, told him that Tie Xiong had a beautiful younger sister.

At that time, Tie Ning'er was only nine years old, so how could she be said to be exceptionally beautiful?

But the master was still furious and determined to make Tie Xiong pay the price. So he sent his men to the slums and beat Tie Xiong up.

Finally, he even took Ning'er away. Tie Xiong was furious, but he was helpless. He dared not use force, otherwise, if things got out of hand, how would his fellow disciples survive?

He didn't even dare to fight back, fearing that if he delayed any longer, his fellow disciples would come running upon hearing the news!

He had already deeply wronged his fellow disciples, so how could he risk his life for them? He was beaten to the ground, his teeth clenched, but he could only watch helplessly as his sister was taken away.

Afterwards, he threatened to kill himself to prevent his fellow disciples from standing up for him. But how could such a thing suppress these hot-blooded men? Just as they were about to turn the tables and rise up,

Unexpectedly, Ning'er returned unharmed, accompanied by a majestic tall horse.

King Ming!

It turned out to be the Ming King, whose reputation among the common people was extremely tarnished. He happened to see this little girl being held captive and crying bitterly. For some reason, he got involved and saved the little girl.

Later, he insisted on taking the girl back to his mansion, but at the girl's request, he went to find his brother.

They wouldn't accept it, kowtowing wouldn't work, begging for mercy wouldn't work; they just wanted to take them away.

Left with no other choice, Tie Xiong had to go along, accompanied by a servant named Ajiu, who was usually closest to Ning'er.

Thus, Tie Xiong, who had been harboring resentment, took on the role of a guard in the Prince's mansion, and the worries of his fellow disciples about whether the Prince had the heart of a beast gradually subsided.

Because, very soon, the King of Light revealed the reason.

It turns out that before King Ming returned to the court, his adoptive mother had a younger sister, with whom he had a very good relationship. However, after returning to the court, he asked several times to bring his adoptive mother and sister back, but the empress, who disliked him because she felt he had not achieved anything in the common people, always refused.

So, when he saw Ning'er crying that day, he inexplicably thought of her younger sister and decided to take Ning'er back to the mansion and treat her as his sister.

"Regardless of the Emperor's opinion, over the years, the Prince of Ming has treated Ning'er very well and has never let her suffer any grievances. My fellow disciples and I have been able to live peacefully, and it can even be said that we owe it to him. He has been kind to me!" Tie Xiong said in a deep voice.

The group exchanged glances, all of them seething with hatred for the official, yet they were all men of honor. Tie Xiong was right; over the years, while serving in the Prince's mansion, he had at least ensured that no one would starve to death.

The eldest brother said slowly and in a deep voice, "One should repay kindness, and a true man distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. You are right."

Tie Xiong nodded, then got down to business: "Today, I was imprisoned in a private jail, but unexpectedly, the Ming King suddenly came and released me..."

When he recounted the events of the day, everyone was stunned by the series of actions taken by the Ming King.

Finally, Tie Xiong raised his head and looked at his fellow disciples, saying in a deep voice, "Now that he is in trouble and has entrusted his safety to me, I cannot stand idly by, no matter what."

After a moment of contemplation, the eldest disciple spoke, "So, junior brother, you've come here hoping we can lend you a hand?"

Everyone remained silent, clearly harboring resentment towards helping the officials.

Tie Xiong was not lying. He slowly nodded and said, "I have this idea, but it's not entirely true. Fellow disciples, it's now impossible for my Tie family to seek justice. It's just empty talk. You don't need to protect my siblings anymore. So I came here because I thought that staying in the capital for so long is not a long-term solution. This time, we can set off with the Ming King's convoy and we will surely be able to get out of the city. When that happens, you can help the Ming King if you want, or you can leave if you wish."

Tie Xiong spoke frankly, and the room fell completely silent.

After a long silence, someone finally spoke up: "Since we have received their kindness, we men, standing in this world, must repay this debt of gratitude!"

Another person nodded and said, "I don't care about anything else. If Junior Brother and Ning'er want to go with him, I will go with them!"

"That's right, that makes sense. Even if not to protect him, we must ensure Ning'er's safety!"

……

Several people spoke up, clearly righteous and tough men.

Finally, the eldest brother looked at his fellow disciples with some worry. Royal struggles were no simple matter.

But in the end, he nodded deeply: "Very well, it's settled then."

Tie Xiong looked at this scene with a deep expression, his resolute face softened. What regret could he have if he could have these fellow disciples by his side for the rest of his life?

Without further ado, he stood up and said in a deep voice, "Then let's set off for the Prince's Mansion!"

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