Village Doctor's Women-Chapter 126 - 121 people became stronger

"What is this?"

Having been suddenly fed something, Wang Jian was bewildered, not understanding why his master would do such a thing.

Xu Changqing laughed. "Why do you care what it is? Just know it’s something good. Think of it as candy, alright?"

Wang Jian vaguely felt something was wrong, but the object was indeed sweet, melting in his mouth like cotton candy. It vanished before he even had a chance to bite down. Immediately afterward, he felt a warmth spreading through his body. The qi inside him surged violently, as if a catalyst had been added, and it showed no signs of stopping.

"I’m starting to feel hot."

Hearing this, Xu Changqing simply nodded. "It’s nothing, just a normal reaction."

Wang Jian now understood what Xu Changqing had given him. A strange feeling welled up inside him as he quickly said, "Master, this human pill..."

But Xu Changqing raised a hand to cut him off before he could finish. "I know what you want to say. You’re just too honest, kid. That human pill would just be wasted if it were left buried. Even though it came from a dubious source, it’s better than letting that scumbag eat it. If I hadn’t reacted so quickly when the ground collapsed, this thing would have been lost."

Wang Jian fell silent. He could understand the logic, but he hadn’t wanted it to happen this way. The pill had already dissolved, leaving him no way to refuse. His master surely knew his personality, which was why he had forcefully fed it to him, leaving him with no other option.

However, the effects of this human pill weren’t as spectacular as the gene potions he had imagined. Seeing the expression on Wang Jian’s face, Xu Changqing seemed to read his mind and explained, "This Medicine Pill is very mild. It will slowly nourish your body and your qi. You might not feel a strong reaction in the short term, but you should notice some changes."

Wang Jian recalled the conversation he had overheard underground between Xu Changqing and Chen Xi and quickly asked, "Master, what did that Gu Master mean when he mentioned your qi diminishing? Is there something wrong with your health?"

"Don’t worry, I’m not sick," Xu Changqing said, waving his hand and patting Wang Jian’s shoulder. "I’m seventy years old. Isn’t it normal for my qi to be a little deficient?"

He continued, "I know you’re wondering why I don’t take this Medicine Pill myself. To tell you the truth, our Taoist texts contain methods for refining such pills, but this type isn’t suitable for someone my age. It would be a waste on me, merely prolonging my life by a few years. But it’s different for you. You might be able to accomplish the things I never could... Alright, that’s enough. Keep this buried in your heart and don’t speak of it again, understand?"

Xu Changqing’s words were vague. In truth, there were some side effects he hadn’t mentioned. For a young man like Wang Jian, side effects that enhanced his abilities were actually a good thing.

Wang Jian didn’t overthink it. Isn’t living a few more years a good thing? If I had a choice, I would definitely have left the medicine for my master. But he knew his master’s temper; once Xu Changqing made a decision, almost no one could change his mind.

Now that his master had explicitly told him not to mention it again, Wang Jian could see from his expression and tone that saying more would be pointless. He changed the subject, "Is that man really dead?"

Xu Changqing glanced at the massive pit. "Even if the explosion didn’t kill him, he’s been buried alive. I’ll have someone come and investigate thoroughly in a bit..."

Just as he finished speaking, Feng Yan and the others, who had been unconscious, began to stir. Of the four, only Cai Kai remained asleep.

The instant Feng Yan opened his eyes, he lunged at Wang Jian, who was closest to him, his fist aimed straight for Wang Jian’s throat. Before the attack could land, Wang Jian caught his hand.

"Brother Feng, wait... it’s me!"

Wang Jian’s Qi Cultivation Skills were already formidable, far surpassing Feng Yan’s speed, so the attack was easily neutralized. By then, Feng Yan had fully regained consciousness. Seeing Wang Jian clearly, his face flushed with embarrassment. He was completely shocked that Wang Jian had parried his attack so easily. In his mind, Wang Jian was just a doctor... Since when was a doctor more formidable than a special forces soldier?

Feng Yan felt a pang of self-doubt, but a wave of weakness washed over him. His legs gave out and he started to fall; fortunately, Wang Jian reacted quickly and caught him.

"My apologies!" Feng Yan explained hurriedly. "I thought I was still in that cavern..."

As he explained, he checked on his teammates. He wished he hadn’t. The other two who had woken up with him were already on the ground, groaning. Then he saw a middle-aged man standing nearby and his heart lurched. Could it be that we’re still not out of danger? Feng Yan was alarmed, even suspecting that Wang Jian had turned traitor, but then his eyes fell upon the collapsed ruins of the deserted village.

"What’s this?"

Knowing it would take too long to explain everything, Wang Jian gave a simple introduction. "This is my master. The mastermind has been buried underground, so you don’t need to worry."

"Ah... Thank you."

Feng Yan and Wang Deqiang exchanged an awkward glance, realizing their mistake. They had come here on a mission, only to be saved by a doctor in the end.

Wang Jian didn’t stay long, as Xu Changqing told him to leave first. With his master handling the aftermath, he had nothing to worry about.

The matter of Nameless Village had come to a close for now. By the time Wang Jian returned to his own village, evening had fallen. He had been driven back by Xu Changqing’s driver. Judging by the reaction of Feng Yan’s team to the burly man, Wang Jian knew the driver was no ordinary person either.

After bidding the driver farewell at the village entrance, Wang Jian strolled along the familiar paths. At night, the village grew very quiet. Even amidst the chorus of frogs on a summer night, one could feel a different kind of tranquility only by being immersed in it. On any other day, Wang Jian would have felt exceptionally comfortable.

But something was wrong today. He had been sweating profusely on the ride back. Unlike the symptoms of night sweats, his perspiration was caused by an intense heat radiating from his entire body. If not for the fact that he felt extremely energetic and lacked any of the lethargy associated with a cold or fever, he might have suspected he had contracted some disease. His pulse was normal—perhaps even a bit too healthy. Even so, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was deeply amiss. He vaguely suspected it was because of that human pill.

The moment he stepped into his house, he didn’t even have time to speak before rushing straight into the kitchen, desperately searching for water. This craving was almost frenzied. Wang Jian now knew what was wrong with him: he had already pitched a tent.

To relieve his condition, his only thought was to run to the kitchen and jump directly into the large water vat. This vat was used to store cool well water and mountain spring water. As a child, he had often bathed in it, finding it incredibly refreshing, though he couldn’t do it too often, as the cold could easily invade the body and cause discomfort. The elderly and pregnant women were especially warned against this.

But right now, Wang Jian was burning up, and the cool water was exactly what he needed. The second he submerged himself, he couldn’t help but let out a few groans of pleasure. With a look of utter bliss, he began to enjoy the sensation, eventually sitting down cross-legged in the vat as water splashed everywhere, soaking the kitchen floor.

Hearing the commotion from elsewhere in the house, Xu Qian came running. Seeing the noise was from the kitchen, she hurried over without hesitation and immediately spotted Wang Jian sitting in the vat. Not noticing anything was truly wrong, she teased, "You’re a grown man now. Why are you jumping in the water vat the moment you get home? Don’t we have a proper place to bathe?"

As she spoke, Xu Qian walked closer, planning to give Wang Jian a playful slap to teach him a lesson. But before her hand could land, he seized it.

In that instant, Wang Jian’s eyes shot open, the feverish agitation within them burning as fiercely as ever. Xu Qian’s arrival was like adding fuel to a roaring fire.

Wang Jian didn’t hold back any longer. He leaped out of the vat, threw Xu Qian over his shoulder, and sprinted toward the bedroom, ignoring whatever she was shouting. He had completely lost control. Though he vaguely heard her say something about Cai Qiong also being home, he couldn’t care less. He barged into the room, slammed the door shut, and immediately tore her clothes off.

He was completely oblivious to the fact that, behind him, Cai Qiong stood wrapped in a bath towel, gaping at the scene. She was still unable to process what she had just witnessed even after the door slammed shut.