Not long after, Qingqing's cries suddenly echoed from the room, startling the entire Luo family.
"Qingqing—"
"What's wrong? What's wrong?"
The Luo family members rushed into the room one after another, only to see Xie Jiang had finished his acupuncture and was prying open Qingqing's eyelids.
Doctor Zhang, with surprise, said to the Luo family, "Take a look, everyone. Has Qingqing's complexion improved a lot?"
Hearing Doctor Zhang's words, Luo Lu and his wife, who had rushed to the bedside first, took a closer look and indeed noticed a difference.
After Qingqing fainted and woke up, her consciousness had been scattered. Now, she could cry and even hug her mother, showing fear and apprehension.
Luo Shou said happily, "Qingqing is better, isn't she? Is she cured?"
Doctor Zhang sighed with joy, "The most dangerous hurdle has been passed."
Whether she could be completely cured and recover, he wasn't entirely sure. But with Young Master Xie here, Young Master Xie would surely have a way.
Although Young Master Xie was humble and modest, saying he had never treated such a case, he clearly had a plan in mind.
What did it matter if he lacked experience at such a young age? His superb skills would be useful at critical moments!
Doctor Zhang's gaze towards Xie Jiang was now devoid of doubt, filled only with immeasurable admiration and respect.
Qingqing's maternal grandmother covered her mouth and ran to the side, crying in a low voice. She dared not cry in front of Qingqing, fearing that after Qingqing's brush with death, she might frighten her again.
Luo Lu stood up, cupped his fists, and bowed deeply to Xie Jiang, "Our Luo family owes Young Master Xie two lives."
Xie Jiang replied, "First, comfort the child."
With that, he picked up a brush, ink, and paper and went into the main hall.
Doctor Zhang followed him out.
Just as Xie Jiang was about to write, he remembered that Yongfeng Village was located in these mountains, and many medicinal herbs might be scarce.
So, he confirmed with Doctor Zhang which herbs were readily available and which could be found immediately.
For any herbs that were truly unobtainable, he would substitute them with alternatives.
After finishing the prescription, Xie Jiang reviewed it carefully. Once satisfied, he handed it to Doctor Zhang.
Doctor Zhang received it as if it were a treasure and hurried out, "I'll go back and get the medicine right away. I'll personally bring it back and decoct it for Qingqing."
Luo Lu and Luo Shou, the two brothers, then stepped forward.
Luo Shou asked excitedly, "Young Master Xie, is Qingqing alright now?"
Xie Jiang said, "We still need to observe her for one night. If nothing happens tonight, there won't be significant problems afterward. You should have someone stay on guard."
Luo Shou nodded vigorously.
Luo Lu hesitated for a moment before requesting, "Could Young Master Xie stay tonight? In case anything happens to Qingqing, you can be here to provide timely treatment."
Xie Jiang nodded, "Certainly. I happen to have something to discuss with Village Chief Luo."
A sharp glint instantly flashed in Luo Lu's eyes. Just moments ago, he was a father restrained by grief for his daughter, but upon hearing Xie Jiang's words, his demeanor completely changed.
Xu Hengyan was an official, and Xie Jiang was with him. Luo Lu had to be cautious.
Luo Lu glanced into the room. His wife and mother-in-law were comforting the child, and Uncle Zhang and Zhang Sheng had already left. There was no one left to be discreet from.
Finally, Luo Lu looked at Luo Shou beside him. Luo Shou was already thirteen this year, and there was no need to deliberately shield him from many matters.
Luo Shou gazed at Xie Jiang with bright eyes, intuitively feeling that what Young Master Xie was about to say was related to the troubles with the West Village! He felt that Young Master Xie was finally going to help them eliminate those scourges from the West Village!
Seeing Luo Shou's gaze towards Xie Jiang, Luo Lu's brows furrowed.
Luo Lu said to Xie Jiang, "Please speak, Young Master Xie."
Xie Jiang disliked beating around the bush and got straight to the point, "Village Chief Luo, you're in trouble, and I can help you."
Luo Lu was very wary, "What does Young Master Xie mean?"
Xie Jiang smiled at Luo Lu, "I believe Village Chief Luo has already inquired about my background and origins. I am not yet a citizen of Da Yu, and I have no interest in a village hidden deep within the mountains of Da Yu."
Luo Lu remained silent.
He admitted that what she said made sense, but manna doesn't fall from the sky.
It was one thing for Xie Jiang to save Luo Shou and Qingqing, but why was he so enthusiastic about getting involved in the conflict between the East and West Villages of Yongfeng Village?
Accepting help always came with a price.
Luo Lu feared that the price Xie Jiang and Xu Hengyan demanded would be something he and Yongfeng Village could not afford.
"Village Chief Luo, there's no need to be so cautious. It's true that Xu Hengyan and I are acquainted, but neither he nor I have any designs on Yongfeng Village."
Xie Jiang knew Luo Lu's concerns and understood Luo Shou's vigilance.
It was impossible for anyone to let down their guard when an outsider with whom they had no prior connection suddenly offered help, especially to overcome a major crisis.
"Whether Yongfeng Village continues to be mountain folk or submits to the Da Yu imperial court, we are not interested in caring."
"Yongfeng Village has always been hidden in the deep mountains. As long as you don't do anything that harms Da Yu or causes suffering to the common people, no one will pay attention to Yongfeng Village."
Xie Jiang wanted to tell Luo Lu that after searching all of Yongfeng Village, there was nothing she found worthy of her attention.
Xu Hengyan would find even less. The Duke of Wei's estate was at its peak. As the Duke of Wei's heir, did Xu Hengyan lack such merit?
Luo Lu signaled Luo Shou to pour Xie Jiang a cup of tea.
Xie Jiang stated frankly, "We are only interested in the bandits of Huanglan Mountain."
Luo Lu's expression turned solemn, "Young Master Xie and Young Master Xu, do you want Yongfeng Village to help you suppress the bandits?"
Xie Jiang found his reaction amusing, "Village Chief Luo, have you heard about the incident in Gangshi Town?"
Luo Lu replied, "I have heard something of it."
It was said that at that time, Young Master Xie and Young Master Xu, with only over thirty guards, had annihilated more than three hundred bandits from Huanglan Mountain.
There was even a saying that the suppression of the Huanglan Mountain bandits in Gangshi Town was orchestrated by Young Master Xie.
However, due to Young Master Xu's widespread fame, not many people took this claim seriously.
Luo Lu had not paid much attention to it when he first heard it.
It wasn't until nearly a thousand bandits who had raided the glass factory were all killed without survivors that Luo Lu realized that the Young Master Xie was truly formidable and that the incident in Gangshi Town might indeed have been led by Young Master Xie!
Xie Jiang said, "Since you've heard of it, you should know that I am not short of blades that have tasted blood."
Luo Lu looked at the young person before him. At such a young age, he possessed the commanding presence of a superior, capable of life and death decisions, making him impossible to ignore.
Luo Lu believed that even without anyone else's help, if this young person wanted to eliminate the bandits of Huanglan Mountain, there would be no more banditry on Huanglan Mountain thereafter.
The armed forces of Yongfeng Village were likely not even considered by him.
Considering Xie Jiang's background and origins, Luo Lu couldn't help but have a thought.
"Young Master Xie can suppress the bandits himself, but you are unwilling to reveal your strength now and wish to use the name of Yongfeng Village to suppress the bandits?"
Xie Jiang smiled, "It's comfortable talking to intelligent people; it doesn't take much effort."
Luo Shou listened, somewhat confused, and only half-understanding. He held his teacup for a moment before handing the tea to Xie Jiang.