ss flashed across Xiao Yu's eyes as he lightly moved his hand, forming a simplified version of a spirit-summoning charm on his moving hand. He thought to himself, since you came knocking at my door yo...Chapter 221: Zhang Dahan's Master

At this time, Zhang Dahan had already arranged for Wang Kai at the Armed Police Hospital and made him take his medicine. Then, he asked two doctors from their Armed Police detachment medical team to stay here in shifts to look after Wang Kai while he himself left the hospital and headed back to the military unit.

Returning to the unit, Zhang Dahan entered his office and picked up a red telephone on the desk to make a call.

"Hello, Master, it's me, I'm Dahan!"

Moments later, after the phone was connected, Zhang Dahan tensed up all over, stood straight as an arrow, and respectfully said into the phone.

"Dahan! Is there something happening"

As soon as Zhang Dahan's voice faded away, a hoarse yet somewhat detached voice came through from the other end of the line.

The number Zhang Dahan dialed was his master’s, who also happened to be the canteen boss Li Suijun. Despite his master not having an official position at present and being merely a canteen owner, he had a red hotline installed in his home!

"Master, I have something to report to you. My sworn brother Xiao Yu, who healed my arm, his grandfather’s stewed meat dish is very similar to yours. The only difference is that your recipe uses two less auxiliary herbs and isn't as fragrant."

Zhang Dahan told this to his master, feeling convinced there was some connection between his master and Xiao Yu's grandfather; otherwise, he wouldn’t believe anyone could make something so similar.

Although it may not look like much, making such a stewed meat dish is incredibly difficult. The proportions of various ingredients, medicinal herbs, and food materials are strictly required; even the slightest difference in composition can result in an entirely different taste.

He couldn't possibly believe that someone could research something so similar.

Zhang Dahan had initially planned to call his master after dinner but was sidetracked by Wang Kai’s situation. After taking care of everything for Wang Kai, he hurriedly returned and got in touch with his master.

"What Are you saying it's the same"

As soon as Zhang Dahan finished speaking, a sudden exclamation came from the canteen owner on the other end of the line. At this moment, there was no trace of detachment in his voice; now, it was filled with authority and power that even someone so far away as Zhang Dahan could feel the pressure.

"Yes, although I didn't see him make it myself, but everyone in their family confirmed it!"

Zhang Dahan had never seen his master like this before. In his memory, during the years he followed his master, the master always appeared indifferent and detached; nothing ever made him so excited.

Holding the phone, Zhang Dahan heard only his master's breathing on the other end for a long time without any words.

"Where is that Xiao kid’s grandfather Are there no other elders of advanced age in his family"

After a while, the canteen owner's voice slowly came back again. At this moment, the canteen owner's voice had regained its usual calmness.

"As far as I know, his grandfather passed away a few years ago; there are no other close relatives in his family except for his mother!"

Zhang Dahan said after thinking about it. He remembered that Xiao Yu mentioned something about his family.

"Oh......... When you return to the capital, bring him over here!"

The canteen owner Li Suijun's calm voice sounded again. Although Li Suijun’s tone was very indifferent, Zhang Dahan could sense a hint of disappointment in his voice.

"By the way, Master, there is one more thing! My third brother has superb medical skills.............................................."

Zhang Dahan told the canteen owner over the phone about everything that happened today. When he talked about Xiao Yu’s medical skills, a genuine admiration welled up in him.

"Medical skills......... Medical skills......... Deadly techniques"

Upon hearing Zhang Dahan's recounting, Li Suijun muttered to himself.

"Master, I want to recruit him into the Thirteenth Division! I just don't know if he will agree!" Zhang Dahan respectfully said to Li Suijun on the other end of the phone.

Right after seeing Xiao Yu's medical skills, Zhang Dahan immediately had this idea. He and his comrades in the Thirteenth Division often dealt with unnatural events, so they were highly likely to get injured. If Xiao Yu was part of their team, he and his comrades’ lives would be effectively guaranteed.

Moreover, his third brother's combat strength wasn't inferior to his own; although there were still some killer moves Zhang Dahan hadn’t used in the morning match-up, who could guarantee that Xiao Yu didn’t have any tricks up his sleeve

After a while, Li Suijun slowly said: “It’s possible. If he doesn't agree, you can arrange for him an off-the-books status, but with equal benefits and rights!”

At this point, Li Suijun could not be 100% sure that Xiao Yu and his great-grandfather were the disciple of that person, but he was certain that they had a connection with him. Otherwise, how coincidental would it be for someone to have such similar dishes and medical skills

When thinking about that person, admiration appeared in Li Suijun's eyes.

"Yes, Master!"

Zhang Dahan replied crisply after hearing what his master said. Although he was straightforward with his response, deep down, he had many doubts. According to his knowledge, the Thirteenth Bureau never had any extra members.

Even Zhang Tian Shi from Dragon and Tiger Mountain, who rarely got involved in anything, would only be asked for help if a matter was extremely difficult. He was still a formal member of the Thirteenth Bureau.

The Thirteenth Bureau never accepted any extra members because they had too much power to grant. The bureau was thus very cautious about it. Formal members were bound by national regulations, but extra members could enjoy privileges without being restricted by certain rules.

But now his master wanted to make Xiao Yu an extra member on his own initiative. Could it be that... this younger brother of mine really is the disciple mentioned by my master

The moment Zhang Dahan picked up the phone again, he could only hear a dial tone.

Capital City Canteen

In one of the rooms at Capital City Canteen, an elderly man with short silver hair and a thin mustache was sitting cross-legged on a dirt bed.

This old man had rosy cheeks and a slightly sharp jawline. Although his eyes were closed, it was still evident that he looked quite spirited when he was younger.

This elderly man was Zhang Dahan's master and the owner of Capital City Canteen—Li Suijun.

While he appeared calm as he sat there, Li Suijun’s mind was in turmoil. He had spent nearly a century learning to control his emotions, however, so no one could tell from looking at him.

A while later, Li Suijun opened his eyes and picked up the phone on the table to make a call. After giving some mild instructions over the phone, he hung up and continued meditating with his eyes closed.

Xiao Yu's family arrived in front of their villa at Dongyuan, where construction workers were setting up equipment for renovations, while Jin Xianglin had also arranged for a cleaning company to remove dust from the villa’s exterior walls and roof.

Another group of workers was checking the house structure and walls. After being uninhabited for over a year and constantly exposed to Yin Sha energy, there might be places that were not sturdy enough.

The Xiao Yu family arrived at the house, where the interior decorators had almost finished clearing out the old renovation materials and were continuously taking things out.

Currently, there was hardly anyone managing the place. The decorators were working systematically; they just needed to check occasionally when the formal renovations began to ensure that the results met expectations.

"Brother Xiao Yu......... Brother Xiao Yu.............. Are you free tomorrow evening Could you come with me to an event"

Just as the Xiao Yu family reached the villa's entrance, Kim Soo-joo walked in from the main gate and said.

"Sorry, Soo-joo. I have clinic duties tomorrow and won't be able to accompany you," Xiao Yu shook his head helplessly upon hearing her request.

Xiao Yu was now quite troubled; he didn’t know what else to do but had to turn her down to prevent any unrealistic expectations on her part.

"Oh..." Kim Soo-joo responded dejectedly, hanging her head low as she turned around and walked out of the Xiao Yu family's gate with a crestfallen expression.

Once she left the Xiao Yu family’s premises, her disappointed demeanor vanished instantly. Tightening her jaw, she thought to herself that she would never give up.

Come today to invite Xiao Yu to accompany her to an event was a new strategy Kim Soo-joo had devised. She wanted him to gradually get used to the lifestyle of high society; as a commoner, once he adapted, there wouldn't be any desire to revert to his past life, at which point such luxuries could only come from her. At that time, taking him away from Yunxi would be effortless.

The Xiao Yu family watched as Kim Soo-joo left with her head down; none of them spoke because they knew this matter had no room for compromise.

Xiao Yu gave some instructions to the renovation team and then left the villa, heading towards the antique city.

Wansheng Hall was still as tranquil as ever, with Wang Erxi familiarizing himself with medicinal herbs at the medicine cabinet. Xiao Yu was very pleased with Wang Erxi's diligence; regardless of his presence or absence, Wang Erxi showed no signs of laziness. As a mere apprentice tasked with preparing prescriptions now, if he were to start being lazy, the best he would ever amount to in life is an apothecary master.

The next day

After having breakfast, Xiao Yu's family was resting at the clinic when Zhang Dahan drove up.

Xiao Yu had planned to visit the hospital for a follow-up examination of Wang Kai, the soldier. Although he felt confident about Wang Kai’s injuries, not seeing him overnight made him wonder if any unforeseen changes might have occurred.

The two arrived at the Armed Police Hospital in separate vehicles and entered an ordinary single room ward where Soldier Wang Kai was lying on a hospital bed under an oxygen mask along with other auxiliary equipment. Hushan looked at Xiao Yu and said with a smile."Haha, Brother Song is joking. I'm glad you could come, along with my sister!" Xiao Yu said with a light laugh."Dahai, I heard you were transferred to t...