Eight, Eight Grade Orchid

Indeed, encountering a beauty like you would be surprising if one were not to deceive, look! Am I not honest enough?

Qin Miao rushed into the bathroom, and no matter how she looked in the mirror, she could not find a trace; upon returning, she feigned anger and said, "You lied to me"

It should be noted that during the inspection process, there may be instances that could be perceived as offensive to Miss Su Ye, therefore...

Zhu Tong could hardly imagine that scene. His knowledge of Gu was limited to the sporadic mentions by his master, and when it came to completely alleviating Ye Er's suffering, he could not figure it out no matter how hard he tried.

The hemp skill that Zhu Tong and his senior brothers were required to practice since childhood, after being tested by the three brothers at the cost of their blood, has only one utility: resistance to impact

In her heart, Zhu Tong and Huang Hai are two entirely different types of people; one is a gentle and refined doctor, while the other is a valiant police officer, both of whom are outstanding gentlemen. However, the fact that Zhu Tong gave up his vacation time to accompany her to the doctor is something that would touch anyone.

Go to Pudong to see the night view, take the most beautiful route, and be quick

Her damp hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her unadorned face was as delicate as a summer lotus, seemingly radiating warmth; the foul odor had vanished, replaced by a warm feminine aura enveloping Zhu Tong, who clenched his fists to suppress the impulse to pull her into his embrace

After discussion, it was decided that the day after tomorrow afternoon, Zhu Tong will travel to Xiangxi with Ye Er and Huang Hai, retracing the route they took during their last trip.

When two people reminisce about their painful past under the moonlight while drinking, the junior disciple is the first to grasp the underlying reason.

As soon as this thought emerged, Zhu Tong felt a pang of pain in his heart, realizing that he had fallen in love with Ye Er

Perhaps it is, perhaps it is not; however, the ability to print this set of numbers on counterfeit currency demonstrates the remarkable skill of the eighth-grade orchid.

When Zhu Tong met Er Shixiong at a new temple at Huashan last year, he recalled the bits and pieces of the past and finally understood why the master was filled with violence. The countless beatings over the years were actually meant to help the three disciples practice their skills

A few knocks should reveal that it is carved from wood. Xiangxi is a region where the Shehuo opera is popular, and these two are masks used during Shehuo performances.

No, you are lying

It was a rather vague sensation, as if there were a breath-like entity within Ye's body, moving rapidly around the meridians. It seemed to possess life and consciousness, searching for an upward passage

Two masks hanging in the center attract the attention of the children. One is a fierce and menacing blue demon mask, with bulging eyes, prominent brow bones, sharply carved eyebrows, a wide nose, and bared teeth, exuding a terrifying aura. The other is white, featuring a kind and dignified divine crown embedded with a round mirror, with three strands of beard, gently arched eyebrows, slightly closed eyes, and a smile, presenting a friendly and benevolent appearance.

You cannot deceive me

The back of this mask is rather plain, and there are no embedded gems or similar adornments on the front either

The old swindler once said: When you start to feel heartache, that is when you are finished

"If you are truly drunk, will you bully me?" Qin Miao, emboldened by the wine, asked as she leaned in closer

There is no signature below, only the two letters: LH

Zhu Tong naturally extended his arm, grasping her palm resting on the table, his index finger gliding along the inner side of her wrist

Ah ... ... , no problem, no problem, you are going to go out ... ...

"Well then, Miss Su Ye, we are going to tie you up now"

The taxi ascends the Yangtze River Bridge, where the shimmering brilliance of the Jin Mao Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower unveils the splendor of the night in Pudong

Individuals in the martial world possess unique skills; otherwise, it would be impossible to establish oneself in the cold and enigmatic realm of the martial arts.

Two counterfeit bills, both are one hundred.

She is the patient, and you are the doctor. If you are afraid of offending, then the gynecology department in the hospital cannot be opened. Su Juan straightforwardly dispelled Zhu Tong's concerns

"Where are we going this time?" Qin Keqiang asked without waiting for Zhu Tong to settle down, seemingly more anxious than the client

Zhu Tong held her hand, listening intently to her murmured whispers

Zhu Tong reached out, gently pinching her cheek, and then brought it to her eyes; it was indeed a black spot.

In a corner of the bar, after Zhu Tong finished a bottle of beer, Qin Miao finally appeared at the door

Only through comparison can one make discoveries; this is a truth

Thirty minutes had passed, and Ye Er finally returned to normal

Ye Er nodded slightly, tears welling up in her eyes, mingling with the sweat.

The car door was pulled open. Just as Qin Keqiang was about to say that he had finished work, he saw Zhu Tong accompanied by a beautiful young lady, and immediately fell silent, starting the taxi.

What would you like to drink, beautiful? Coffee or wine

How to deceive

The servant left, and Zhu Tong pondered over the words on the piece of paper, as well as the signature: LH. It seemed very familiar.

She wore that new outfit; the temperature outside was not high. Perhaps the Chanel dress was a bit short, or maybe it was due to her nervousness. After Qin Miao sat down, she kept trembling, and the red glow of the water candle made her even more alluring than during the day

A servant approached and handed over a piece of paper: "A lady asked me to deliver this to you"

Qin Keqiang counted as he drove and exclaimed, "Sir, is this really necessary?"

May the child not fear the pain of the body, yet always be on guard against developing feelings

Seeing such expensive clothes, the glasses reminded her: be careful not to be deceived. Qin Miao, however, dreamily replied: "Even if I am deceived by him, it is still happiness; I only fear that he won't call me."

Only a minute had passed when another taxi stopped beside Zhu Tong, and the driver was Qin Keqiang, a former soldier turned taxi driver

"This was bought in Phoenix, is it fun?" Ye Er noticed Zhu Tong looking at the mask, took it off, put on the evil spirit mask, and let out a low growl.

Ye Er went to the bathroom to take a shower, while Zhu Tong stood on the balcony; it was quiet here

Wishing Tong to become excited, he carefully recalled the numbers on the counterfeit bill: 75243168. The memory skills he had developed since childhood came into play. This sequence of numbers actually follows a certain pattern, including all digits from one to eight without repetition. Does it suggest the Eight Sects of the Jianghu? What significance does this arrangement hold?

The growth of hemp among reeds stands upright without support; white sand in mud turns black together with it. These two phrases, often recited by the master, encapsulate the essence of this skill

Ye Er had not seen the lights of Shanghai for a long time, and Zhu Tong knew that the two wanted to find a romantic place, so he tactfully took his leave early

"The foolish beauty who gets drunk and reads books. Red wine is not beer," Zhu Tong reminded.

Shall we take a walk? The night view here is so beautiful. Qin Miao did not respond, lost in the enchanting urban neon lights of Huaihai Road.

She didn't come in; she just left this note for me at the door. She is a very beautiful lady

Ten minutes later, Qin Miao appeared at the entrance, jogging, waving for a taxi to head into the city

Zhu Tong said: "Since Xiangxi produces such strange things, there must be healers who can treat them, and there must be a solution to be found there. Being able to come into contact with this peculiar medical case is also an inspiration and improvement for me. Whether I take a vacation or not is secondary." In fact, he was thinking: with a police officer providing protection, even if the 'business' fails, at least he can leave Shanghai safely

Qin Miao washed away her tears in the restroom, along with the carefully applied makeup she had put on before. In a fit of pique, she walked back, only to see Zhu Tong rummaging through his pockets looking for something

After making a firm decision, Zhu Tong suggested taking advantage of this vacation while there is still time to accompany them on a trip to Xiangxi.

Throughout his life, the master took in dozens of homeless children, but in the end, only three of them remained with him.

The nights at the Ocean Medical College are tranquil, with the city's clamor filtered by the towering plants; it is already the time for lights out on campus, yet groups of students continue to pass by.

The previous sentence is relatively easy to understand: the fleabane is originally a small plant, but when it is surrounded by a tangle of hemp, the fleabane appears as tall as the hemp; this is because it is only by being forced to grow tall and straight that the fleabane can emerge from the tangled mass and strive for the sunlight necessary for its survival

Ye Er is a girl of both intelligence and grace, and she had long been vaguely aware of Zhu Tong's feelings for her; upon hearing this suggestion, she felt somewhat at a loss.

I do not believe you; you are not honest

Aren't you afraid that I will bully you

The sun is about to set, and Zhu Tong has not noticed anything unusual, while Ye Er gradually feels a sense of unease; she is afraid of the arrival of night.

It is the truth; I never bully others, I only deceive them

He discovered from practice that after each conflict with others, some disciples healed quickly from their injuries and became increasingly courageous in subsequent battles, significantly enhancing their ability to endure harm and pain. However, others did not fare as well. Despite practicing the same skills, the differences were evident; aside from the factor of innate talent, those orphans who had followed him since childhood and could endure hardship were the least afraid of fighting

After walking along the small path in the campus for a while and confirming that no one was following him, Zhu Tong finally dialed Qin Miao's number

Zhu Tong hid in the shade of the tree and observed for a while before dialing another phone number

"You are deceiving again; one hundred in counterfeit bills is still counterfeit." Qin Miao was amused again; she did not believe that this man named Li Xiang would be so anxious over two counterfeit bills.

Ye Er is still considered fortunate, as the gu worm in her belly seems to be growing; if it transforms into a living form...

It is, perhaps, thrown away

Zhu Tong placed one hand on the egg resting on Ye Er's chest and the other on her abdomen, feeling the breath being drawn into the egg, slowly entering it. At that moment, he truly felt like a doctor, with no distracting thoughts regarding the body beneath his palm

This is a more refined expression; to put it simply, after mastering this skill, one becomes tough-skinned and thick-fleshed, unafraid of pain

In the laughter of Ye Er, Zhu Tong suddenly thought: although he had never held much respect for the old swindler, in his heart he actually regarded him with the same reverence as a father; every word he spoke often echoed in his mind

Qin Miao obediently nodded, stood up; after leaving the bar, she naturally placed her hand in Zhu Tong's.

Zhu Tong ignited a piece of paper on the candle and took out a banknote to hand to the waiter: "Where is she?"

How can there be such strange things in the world? How can anyone manipulate and raise such beings? How can someone use them to harm such beautiful lives?

I have a question. "Zhu Tong interrupted Qin Keqiang's words, 'I will be running around the city these two days. You need to be ready to receive my call at any time and arrive at the designated location as soon as possible. If you receive any fines due to rushing or parking, I will reimburse you double. I only ask that you adhere to two points: do not speak excessively and keep to the schedule. During these two days, I will not ride in your car even once, but the payment will still be made.'"

In the future, you can save one egg, just place one in the abdomen. If you are afraid of feeling nauseous, just hold one in your mouth," Zhu Tong said to the somewhat shy Ye'er after inspecting the egg whites. After all, being caressed on the lower abdomen by a young man is not without its ambiguities

What is it

Abdominal pain, a little lower, it hurts... Oh, don't move, it's right there, it hurts when touched. Ah! The back, the waist... Yes, ah, it's back to the front again, still there...

Over the years, Second Master has done quite well for himself, earning the title of Lord of Xiaoyun Manor in the martial world; he commands a group of dozens, consisting mainly of fake monks and false Taoists

Su Juan mentioned on the train: Ye Er finds that no sleeping pills are effective for her

Qin Keqiang's taxi stopped in front of the Jinjiang Hotel, as per the owner's wishes

In other words, those who could not adapt to the chaotic nature of the master have already been eliminated. At that time, Zhu Tong thought that the old trickster truly intended to make the Zhu clan disappear from the martial world, and he never revealed this secret until his death

The taxi navigates through the traffic of night-time Shanghai. Since the boss said to take the most beautiful route, as a Shanghainese, Qin Keqiang is taking the most prosperous line.

However, after the police car of Huang Hai drove away, Zhu Tong unexpectedly felt a sense of loss. Just thinking about the possibility of Ye Er engaging in some intimate actions with Huang Hai in a certain hidden place drove Zhu Tong's heart into a frenzy of jealousy

Qin Miao let out a soft laugh, her body relaxing as she blushed and looked at Zhu Tong: "I’m fine with anything you choose to drink; I like it all."

Zhu Tong had agreed to go, but he never did, mainly because of Yan Zi. After the master passed away, Yan Zi had been with him all the time. Zhu Tong felt that it was inappropriate to bring Yan Zi to that small town; as for the reason, he couldn't quite explain it, perhaps it was due to the old trickster's indifference towards Yan Zi.

Some are orphans he adopted since childhood, while others have sought refuge under his wing in recent years. The second elder brother has a generous and open-hearted personality; he does not regard the skills he has practiced since childhood as treasures. He teaches anyone who is willing to learn from him. This has led to an increasing number of followers under his command

Zhu Tong played with it twice during his childhood, but he has not seen it since he grew up; therefore, he cannot determine what material it is. However, the back of the mask, which features a phoenix design and illustrations, is engraved with numerous seal characters. When the two of them fled in a hurry, the old conman did not have the mask on him, so it is likely still in the small town in Shandong.

White sand in mud, turns black together with it. This is difficult to understand; when white sand mixes with muddy soil, it naturally takes on the same color as the mud. What does this have to do with practicing martial arts?

The source of the breath has been found, located in Ye Er's lower abdomen, resembling a bead. Zhu Tong pricked another egg with seven star-shaped holes, lifted the inner garment, and placed it on Ye Er's lower abdomen, gently pressing with his hand. During all of this, he felt completely normal; only after lowering the inner garment did the pure white skin of Ye Er's lower abdomen make him realize that this was a young female body

She is a girl who enjoys traveling, and on the bookshelf are a few unique yet simple little toys, clearly chosen with care by Ye Er from various scenic spots

"That won't do; the beauty of the night belongs to red wine. How about a glass?"

In Xiangyang's room, there is a pot of orchids placed under the window, and several landscape paintings she created herself hang on the wall, with an elegance reminiscent of traditional Chinese landscape painting in the oil paintings

Why not give it a try

The history of the five-star Jinjiang Hotel is even more captivating than the hotel itself. Although the outlines of the three main buildings are beautifully illuminated, making them appear enchanting, they do not stand out more prominently amidst the surrounding newly erected structures

Zhu Tong, while engaging in self-reflection, expressed gratitude to Dr. Li after Ye Er finished bathing and changed into a new outfit

Most fond of deceiving beautiful women

Zhu Tong held Qin Miao's hands and said with a smile, "Let's go out for a walk"

Zhu Tong suddenly had an idea regarding the mysterious gu worm within her body and called Su Juan in: "I want to conduct an experiment to see where Miss Su Ye's illness originates; therefore, we will not use the eggs today. After I finish my examination, we will use the eggs to extract the toxins."

I do not bully others, nor will I bully beautiful people

"Hmm? You have a smudge on your face"

He is now eager to see Qin Miao, as only by being by her side can he divert his attention

The last ray of sunlight disappeared in the west, the leaves trembled slightly, emitting a sound of moaning.

Near the Dai Mai, there are three ascending meridians, which ultimately converge into the Chong Mai, rising to the chest area and coming to a halt. A foul odor emanates from her breath, and her chest heaves rapidly. Su Juan hurriedly stuffs a towel into her mouth, looking pleadingly at Zhu Tong.

It seems that she had often endured such treatment in the past; no wonder Ye Er once committed suicide. Zhu Tong has great admiration for her ability to withstand more than a month of torment.

The room where Ye resides is not large, much like her, and is arranged in a simple yet comfortable manner

The singer in the bar stepped down, and a girl in a white dress took the stage. The music of the violin floated over, and Qin Miao had already finished her second glass of red wine

Zhu Tong smiled, and even in frightening moments, Ye Er's voice remained so gentle. He picked up another mask, which felt lighter than he had imagined.

At 9:30, Zhu Tong, Huang Hai, and Ye Er emerged from Su Juan's home, and Shanghai once again entered a world of lights. Zhu Tong mentioned that he wanted to visit a friend, and Huang Hai drove him to the entrance of the Ocean Medical College before reluctantly departing. Although the term 'reluctantly' may not be entirely fitting for Huang Hai, he indeed wished to spend a bit more time with Zhu Tong, this good person.

"Li Xiang, you are a devil." Qin Miao felt a bit wronged, her eyes warmed, and two lines of tears fell as she turned and ran into the bathroom

After Zhu Tong finished speaking, he immediately regretted it. Ye Er lay on the bed with tears in her eyes, looking obedient. Su Juan took out a few soft straps from under the bed and, with tears in her eyes, bound both her hands and legs.

Zhu Tong opened it, with only three lines of text: Suggestion: 1. Do not return to the hotel; 2. Do not deceive the little girl; 3. Leave Shanghai immediately

This amount of money is sufficient for his expenses for ten days, and Qin Keqiang is truly fine now, allowing him to focus on driving; his skills are indeed not to be underestimated

Did you lose something? It was her who couldn't hold back first

Ye Er continuously expressed her feelings, while Zhu Tong's left hand moved across her body through a thin piece of lingerie, experiencing the sensations.

What happened? I told you it was a lie; if you believe me, there's nothing I can do

As soon as the doorbell rang, Su Juan's son ran to open the door; Huang Hai had arrived

Zhu Tong did not let Ye Er fall asleep again. He pierced a white chicken egg with seven small holes and had Su Juan lift Ye Er's thin undergarment. After securing the egg between her breasts, he leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Remember all the sensations, and tell me later. It will be quick, in half an hour, you can endure it." This time, he did not stuff the egg into her mouth, as it would clearly be crushed by her bite.

The old swindler often said: If I am no longer around, take some time to check on your junior sister. If she encounters difficulties, secretly lending a hand would be a way to repay me

Qin Miao nodded slightly. Her eyes remained fixed on Zhu Tong's face, filled with affection; this man presented her with a strange world, yet he irresistibly drew her to explore it. Everything he did seemed so natural, but her classmates all said she was enchanted.

What is wrong with you? Ye Er's life and death have nothing to do with you. She has a boyfriend, and you live in two different worlds. Your identity is that of a professional con artist, not a doctor. Ye Er does not belong to you.

Last night at that bar. Hurry up!" Zhu Tong said, handing over a stack of cash

Since it was for the purpose of treatment, Su Juan agreed. Ye Er, clearly a bit frightened, still gritted her teeth and nodded.

From now on, I will take care of this vehicle for you, for a duration of two days. This is only half of the payment; the other half will be paid upon completion. Is there any problem with that

A fraud is always a fraud. During a meal, Zhu Tong received a call from Qingmei, stating that Dean Wang Juefei's schedule has been very full these past few days, and he only has time the day after tomorrow at noon. That means this is the time to finalize this "business" deal. Regardless of success or failure, it is imperative to leave Shanghai the day after tomorrow

"When the false appears true, the true also becomes false; who can discern clearly?" Zhu Tong has ceased his search, as it seems he indeed carelessly tossed it into the Huangpu River at midnight yesterday

Su Juan was cooking in the kitchen, while her husband was picking up their son, who was in another room doing homework, and could concentrate on his thoughts on the balcony

The master also possesses such a mask, which is a small object made of either copper or gold, worn by the old trickster around his neck. The entire mask is composed of the divine bird, the phoenix

What does LH mean? Is it an abbreviation? LH, Li Hui, Liu Hong, Lin Hai, Wolf Number, Orchid! It refers to Orchid, Grade 8 Orchid, which is also printed with an orchid on the business card. The night woman is a person from the Grade 8 Orchid.