TFSRSO Chapter 152 (Gu Girl 2)

As soon as Lin Dan saw Zhou Nan's broken leg, she thought with disgust: "Who bandaged this wound? Why is their technique so poor? What is this medicine? It can’t treat this type of injury at all! If he delays any longer, this person's leg will definitely be crippled!"

In an instant, dozens of ways to treat a broken leg flashed through her mind, and she quickly identified the most suitable one. She looked slightly stunned and wondered, "Was I a doctor in my past life?"

Without much thought, she immediately removed the wooden boards and gauze tied to Zhou Nan's legs and wiped the mushy herbs clean.

Zhou Nan was in so much pain that he was covered in a cold sweat, but he didn't even frown. He just asked, "What are you doing?"

"I'm helping you treat your leg," Lin Dan said as she brought a basin of hot water and gently scrubbed his red and swollen leg.

Zhou Nan reluctantly sat up and tried to stop her, saying, "Stop it. My parents will send me to a big hospital for treatment once they contact me."

"Your leg bones are not connected properly; they're misaligned. If I don't help you correct them now, you'll become a cripple in the future. Even when your parents send you to a big hospital, they will still break your leg bones and reset them. You will definitely suffer a lot more than right now," Lin Dan explained clearly before leaving to find some medicinal herbs in the nearby mountains and forests.

Zhou Nan's injured leg hurt so much that he didn't dare to move at all, so he had no choice but to let her do what he wanted.

After about an hour, Lin Dan finally came back, holding a basin in her hand with some greenish mud-like substance in it.

"I'm going set your bones right now. It's going to hurt a little, but bear with it." She rolled up her sleeves.

Zhou Nan finally showed a panicked expression and firmly refused: "No, really! You're not a doctor, so don't touch my legs casually. It's better to let professionals handle this."

"I am a professional, though." Lin Dan grabbed his leg and skillfully pulled, aligning it at both ends. Her movements were very clean and precise, and before Zhou Nan could even scream in pain, his bones were already set perfectly. She quickly applied the mud to the affected area, placed a splint, wrapped it with a cloth strip, and secured it in place.

It only took her half an hour to finish all this, while Zhou Nan broke out in a cold sweat from the pain, lying on the pillow panting.

"Alright, you have a good rest. I'll go prepare some food," Lin Dan said calmly, washing her hands with warm water.

Zhou Nan, on the other hand, was so angry that he clenched her teeth. His good self-control was showing signs of cracking in front of this daring little girl. He said solemnly: "Injuring a bone is a serious matter. You know nothing about medical procedures. How can you treat me casually? If my bones are not connected properly, do you know what the consequences will be? I may become disabled!"

"Don't worry. You can trust me" Lin Dan waved his hands expressionlessly, then went out with the washbasin. After a while, she came back and placed the jade pendant on the bedside table, "This is yours. Put it away." (T/N LMFAO SHE SOUNDS LIKE A SWINDLER T_T)

Zhou Nan's anger was extinguished the moment he saw the jade pendant. His expression was inscrutable, his eyes dark, staring at the jade pendant, as if he had seen something terrifying.

"This jade pendant isn't mine," he finally said, word by word.

"It is yours," Lin Dan pointed to the pattern on it and said, "Look, there's a character Zhou (周) on it."

Zhou Nan remained silent for a while and then said, "Then I will give it to you."

Lin Dan gave him a deep look and left without saying a word. The original host had been blinded by love and couldn't see how wary Zhou Nan was towards her, but Lin Dan was different. She didn't regard this young man highly, so naturally, she wouldn't misinterpret the rejection and trembling in his eyes. This was indeed his possession, but he didn't like it and even felt some fear, which was why he gave it to someone else.

Why was he afraid of a jade pendant? Lin Dan couldn't understand no matter how much she thought about it, but she had no intention of delving deeper into this matter. She was tired and hungry now and just wanted to finish her meal quickly and get some sleep. As for what to do in the future, she decided to think about this issue when her mind was clear.

While Lin Dan was busy in the kitchen, Zhou Nan picked up the jade pendant and threw it out the window. The jade pendant fell into the grass and disappeared without a sound.

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The next day, Lin Dan got up early and prepared to go to the town to find the original host's teacher. She was the only one willing to help the original owner, while the villagers who lived close to her wished she would die early.

"Is your leg feeling better?" Before leaving, she went to check Zhou Nan's injuries.

Zhou Nan was a very light sleeper, and he woke up as soon as the rooster crowed outside. At this moment, he looked in disbelief at his completely healed leg. "Much better!" He wiggled his toes, looking even more surprised: "There's no pain at all!"

Lin Dan seemed to have expected this and said confidently: "After the swelling goes down, the bones will heal very quickly. You lie down and rest; don't move around. I'll go to town to find my teacher and come back in the afternoon."

"Are you going to make a call for me in town?" Zhou Nan was in a good mood, with a smile on his lips.

"Yes, I'll have my teacher contact your parents for you. Their phone numbers are 139xxxxxxxx and 139xxxxxxxx, right? Is there any other number to contact them? Just in case I can't get through, I can try different numbers." Lin Dan held a small piece of paper and double-checked.

"Yes, there is another phone number to contact them. It's my dad's assistant. His surname is Liao. You should write it down," Seeing Lin Dan's enthusiasm, Zhou Nan's expression softened.

Lin Dan found a ballpoint pen and carefully wrote down the phone number before leaving. As she walked along the path leading out of the mountain, she stepped on something hard. When she picked it up, she realized it was the jade pendant she returned to Zhou Nan yesterday. The quality of the jade pendant is excellent, with abundant water content (T/N: idk either y'all; raws said 水头). The intricate patterns were mixed with a few traces of blood-red color. It seemed to be a valuable antique, and it would be a waste to throw it away casually.

She was too lazy to run back and find Zhou Nan, so she decided to keep it in her pocket and return it to him when she came back. The sky was still dark at this time, and the distant mountains were shrouded in dark clouds as if it were about to rain. Lin Dan tucked the umbrella under her arm and walked quickly. As she passed by a pond, she saw a figure approaching from a distance. When the person got closer, she realized it was an old man from the village named Shi Gui, who had no children and lived a destitute life, relying entirely on gambling.

He was one of the villagers who rejected the original owner the most. Whenever he saw the original owner approaching the village, he would hit her with a stick; his attitude vicious.

Lin Dan wasn't afraid of him, but she decided to stop and hide in the bushes to avoid a confrontation and waste time. However, it seemed that Shi Gui had already noticed her a long time ago and was running towards her at an accelerated pace, accompanied by a strong smell of alcohol.

The original host was very frail and was no match for an adult at all, so Lin Dan stopped hiding and immediately ran toward the dense forest. The two of them chased each other without a single word spoken, creating a very eerie atmosphere. In the end, Shi Gui caught up with Lin Dan, who was exhausted, and his large hands began groping her body and tearing her clothes.

Lin Dan remained silent; she knew that even if she screamed, no one would come to save her at this time. She bit with her teeth, kicked with her feet, grabbed with her hands, and used everything at her disposal to resist. But she was still a weak girl, due to malnutrition, and she quickly lost her battle. She was completely paralyzed and allowed Shi Gui to tear off her shirt and pants. (T/N: Dw y'all he'll die a gruesome death :D).

Shi Gui's face turned red, his expression twisted. He was panting heavily as if he was burning with desire. When he urgently went to unbutton his pants, Lin Dan suddenly extended her fingers and poked his eyes hard. He screamed in agony and woke up completely from his drunken stupor, but instead of running away in embarrassment because of his blinded eye, he rushed towards Lin Dan even faster.

Lin Dan ran while looking back and suddenly realized that this was no ordinary villager. Such a savage and malicious look could only be possessed by a vicious person who had killed before and seen blood. If she couldn't escape today, she would definitely lose her life!

She stopped looking back and ran as fast as she could. Unexpectedly, Shi Gui lifted a large stone and smashed her hard on the back of the head. The sound of the impact filled the air, and she was in so much pain that she lost consciousness. When she woke up again, she found herself bound hand and foot, and thrown into a deep water pool.

The surroundings were full of green water plants, and the turbid, icy water rushed into her mouth and nose, causing her to choke ceaselessly. She immediately held her breath, stopped struggling, and allowed her body to slowly sink into the water, while her mind was running at high speed. There was no doubt that Shi Gui had murderous intentions. He had tied her up while she was unconscious and thrown her into a pool to dispose of her body. She had to untie the rope as quickly as possible and swim to the surface.

It would be okay if her hands were tied up front, but they were tied behind her back. This way, it would be impossible for her to bend down and untie the ropes on her feet. In addition, there was a large stone tied to her leg to prevent her body from floating up after swelling in the water. It was clear that Shi Gui was an experienced criminal - his method of disposing of corpses was highly sophisticated.

Lin Dan felt a chill in her heart, followed by boundless anger. But the ropes binding her were too tight; no matter how hard she struggled, it was all in vain.

In this critical moment, a book of exercises called "Shura Sword" suddenly popped up in her mind. Her intuition told her that this might be her only way to survive. Unfortunately, just as the inheritance of a Gu master required the power of the bloodline, the cultivation of the Shura Sword also required talent. The original host's talent was so poor that she couldn't even gather a trace of inner energy. This only way of survival was blocked in an instant.

Lin Dan closed her eyes and tried her best to calm herself down, but at that moment, the jade pendant in her pocket suddenly lit up, and the turbid water began to swirl and flow, slowly forming an ethereal figure.

Lin Dan opened her eyes wide, stunned by this strange situation. When she saw the figure clearly, surprise flashed in her pupils.

This man was draped in a black robe, with ankle-length hair that was intertwined with the green water plants, like a cloud. It gave a very ominous feeling. His face gradually became clear, and his appearance bore a striking resemblance to Zhou Nan, about seven to eight points similar. However, his temperament was far more melancholic. He had a red tear mole under his eyes, whereas Zhou Nan's was black. He was also taller and stronger than Zhou Nan, and his facial features were profound, giving people an eerie yet breathtaking feeling. If Zhou Nan had grown a few years older, he would have looked like him.

His crimson thin lips were slightly hooked, and his smile was devilishly charming, as if he was savoring the despair of Lin Dan's dying struggle.

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