yi when Xiao Yu lunged forward.Hearing the old man's exclamation, Xiao Yu’s expression slightly changed; the killing intent in his heart suddenly weakened as he switched from a fist to a claw, aiming...Chapter 24: The Brotherly Bond Upon Arriving in the Capital

Xiao Yu patted Zhang Dahai on the shoulder, saying, "There you go, your arm is back in place!"

Zhang Dahai hadn't yet processed what happened and was stunned for a moment. Only then did he subconsciously move his arm around, discovering that lifting it no longer caused excruciating pain. He quickly stood up, his eyes slightly reddened as he clasped his fists and said, "Brother, thank you!"

Seeing Zhang Dahai's red-rimmed eyes, Xiao Yu sincerely admired him. The agony of moving the dislocated arm must have been excruciating! If it were most people, they would have screamed from pain long ago. But this man didn't even make a sound, reminiscent of ancient times when Guan Yu had his bones scraped clean while playing chess without flinching.

Such a tough guy, after having his arm healed, actually showed red-rimmed eyes; it was evident how much the loss of one arm affected him. An able-bodied soldier had become a waiter due to this injury, although he still stayed within the military camp and earned quite well. Yet, such an elite warrior spent his most productive years serving the country in the green army barracks. Now, due to this arm injury, he was forced into retirement against his will. Who could truly understand the bitterness in his heart

Zhuo Simiao stared at Zhang Dahai moving his arm, his mind still reeling. After thorough research by their whole Zhuo family, they barely managed to fix Zhang Dahai’s arm; he could only perform simple actions. Yet this brother of mine had effortlessly restored the full function of his arm in just a few moves. Is this really my always last-placed brother Thinking about it, his hand involuntarily reached out towards Xiao Yu's face.

"Boss, what are you doing" Xiao Yu abruptly knocked away Zhuo Simiao’s reaching hand and asked curiously.

"Nothing, I just wanted to see who you really are Dare to impersonate my brother," Zhuo Simiao responded subconsciously.

"Uh..." Xiao Yu無奈地搖了搖頭。

Xiao Yu took out the Four Treasures of the Study from his bag, lightly touched a brush to the inkstone, and wrote down several medicinal herbs. He handed them to Zhang Dahai: "Since your arm has been injured for too long, even though it's now reconnected, you still need medication to heal over the next few days. Take half of this medicine in one dose each day with warm water, and apply the other half externally on your arm while it’s still hot. Continue taking it for three consecutive days to completely resolve the issue. By the way, make sure to eat more of the communal dishes here, as they contain various precious medicinal herbs that are beneficial to bones and tendons."

At this moment, Zhu Simiao also came to his senses and asked curiously: "Second Brother, what’s going on Why didn’t my family's treatment work"

Xiao Yu smiled faintly as he explained: "Big Brother, Hai Ge's arm was disabled by someone using a special technique. This method not only dislocates the arm but also separates the bones and tendons, causing them to form an intricate knot in the body due to a unique internal force acting upon the separated tendons. Therefore, even though your family reconnected his arm, the tendon knots weren’t resolved; thus, it still hurts when he applies pressure."

"When I rotated his arm counterclockwise, I gradually untangled these tendon knots and realigned the dislocated bones to reconnect them properly in one go. This technique is unique because the position of the dislocation is very peculiar, requiring a special method for correction; otherwise it can't be fixed. Your family correctly repositioned the bone but failed to unravel the tendon knots. I had to dislocate his arm again to untangle these knots."

Zhu Simiao's great-grandfather was also an expert in orthopedics, and from a young age, he was influenced by this family tradition and developed a love for medical skills. Therefore, when Xiao Yu spoke, Zhu Simiao immediately understood the situation.

Despite understanding, Zhu Simiao still felt somewhat disappointed. His entire family had been unable to completely cure someone after a day of research, only to see another person cure them in no time at all. Even if that person was his brother, Zhu Simiao couldn't help but feel bitter inside.

Seeing the bitter expression on Zhu Simiao's face, Xiao Yu didn’t say anything and simply patted him on the shoulder; he himself wasn’t sure how to console this big brother of his at such a time.

"Little Zhuo, Brother Xiao Yu, wait for me a moment. I'll get some wine and we can have a good time!" Zhang Dahan also sensed that the atmosphere was somewhat subtle. Although Zhang Dahan seems to be straightforward, it's impossible for someone like him to become a soldier without brains. So, when he noticed something strange about the atmosphere, he quickly said.

Soon after, Zhang Dahan walked in carrying a 10-pound black ceramic jar and placed three large bowls on the table, filling them with wine: "I'm Zhang Dahan, a rough guy who doesn't know how to say pretty words. I'll drink these three bowls of wine; thank you, Doctor Xiao, for your再造之恩 (great favor)!"

After finishing his speech in one breath, he downed the three large bowls of wine. Then he filled them again and said: "No need to say anything more. In the future, if anyone dares to give you trouble, Doctor Xiao, I Zhang Dahan will definitely beat him until all his teeth are on the ground."

After saying this, he picked up a bowl to drink when Xiao Yu reached out to stop Zhang Dahan who was about to take a drink: "Brother Hai, that's not right. How could you enjoy such good wine alone Let me have a taste of this fine wine."

"That's right, Brother Hai, you're being stingy. You didn't even offer us the good wine and kept it for yourself," Zhuo Simiao, although a doctor himself, grew up in a military compound and is not any less straightforward than Zhang Dahan.

"Good, good, great!" Zhang Dahan slapped the table, picked up a large bowl: "I love this kind of attitude. I'll drink first!" He finished his drink and turned the empty bowl upside down to show that there wasn't even a drop left behind.

Xiao Yu and Zhuo Simiao saw Zhang Dahan finish drinking and also raised their bowls in one go, placing them back down on the table with laughter as they all looked at each other.

At this moment, the three of them had a sense of mutual appreciation. Some people may be acquaintances for life but remain superficially close, while others can become comrades-in-arms after just meeting.

Zhu Simiao originally doesn't drink much alcohol. He had already consumed half a catty while accompanying Xiao Yu, and now after finishing another large bowl of liquor, he was already about 70-80% drunk. With his head shaking slightly, he said, "I've known Hai Brother for quite some time but we haven't been close friends, yet I suddenly feel a sense of mutual respect and admiration. How about us three becoming sworn brothers"

Xiao Yu used to have a drinking limit of half a catty as well, but this was the first time he drank alcohol after inheriting Zhong Kui's legacy. Now having consumed nearly one full catty, his head remained clear and sober. Could it be that his tolerance for liquor has increased due to the influence of Zhong Kui From Zhong Kui’s memories, Xiao Yu knew that despite his ugly appearance, Zhong Kui was very generous and free-spirited in nature. His medical skills and martial arts were top-notch during his time. He had an extremely high alcohol tolerance and walked the江湖with a carefree attitude.

"Alright," Xiao Yu slapped the table and stood up. He respected Zhang Dahai as a tough man, so when he heard Zhu Simiao's proposal, he readily agreed without hesitation.

Zhang Dahai looked at Zhu Simiao who was somewhat drunk but still focused on him with his eyes, then glanced at Xiao Yu who had just stood up and was looking at him expectantly. His eyes gradually turned red as a tear trickled down from the corner of his eye. This tough warrior, who had shed no tears while killing enemies at the border or even when injured to near death, now shed his first tear since joining the military after leaving his rural home.

Being called an elite soldier sounded good, but Zhang Dahai knew that in reality, he was nothing more than a tool in some people's eyes. Yet these two men before him were different—one with a wealthy background like Zhu Simiao and another whose background he couldn't fathom, yet just from witnessing his bone-setting skills, it was clear that this man was no ordinary person.

Zhang Dahai wasn't one to make a fuss about such things. Wiping the tear from the corner of his eye, he said, "Then I'll take you up on your offer and consider myself fortunate." He then picked up the large porcelain jar on the table and took another two catties worth of liquor in one go before setting down the jar and addressing Zhu Simiao and Xiao Yu: "Second Brother, Third Brother!"

Zhu Simiao also lifted the porcelain jar for a quick drink: “First Brother, Third Brother.”

Seeing these two men with their boldness, Xiao Yu picked up the jar and finished off its contents in one go: "First Brother, Second Brother!"man. That talisman was given to him by his master for self-protection, and there were only two of them in total. However, one of them was casually destroyed by Xiao Yu.Moli glanced at Xiao Yu but did...