Chapter 10, Friends

No! He does not dare!

The wind was unpredictable as it carefully lifted Chang Shu with a broken bowl, placing the medicine at his lips

At this moment, the crisp sound seemed somewhat anxious. Chang Shu turned his head slightly and then noticed that, at some point, a girl of about ten years old had appeared by his bedside.

"Do not speak yet, do not speak yet... The medicine has been applied, which of the medicines are for internal use?" Seeing Chang Shu appear to be in considerable pain, Feng Wuding quickly said. Noticing the herbal medicine applied to his face, he immediately guessed that the other party had not taken any medicine yet

Strength... Imagine, regardless of the reason why Shi Weijie is deliberately provoking me today, if I possessed enough strength to instill fear in him, would he still act this way? Would he still be shouting that he wants to duel with me? Could he still look down on me with such arrogance? Could he still trample on his own self-esteem as if it were worthless?

Chang Shuwei hesitated for a moment, then nodded and expressed her gratitude, saying: "Then I will trouble you. ... ... A great favor is not to be thanked in words."

Chang Shu's fists were tightly clenched, and the belief in becoming stronger had never been as intense as it was today

Today's humiliation, although it seemed to provide him with a sense of relief in the end, actually pierced his heart like a thorn

The sky outside has completely darkened, and it seems that I have been in a deep sleep for some time.

Is there really no problem? Kong Jiang furrowed his brows once again and then said: You should just rest at home for the next few days... I will help you take a leave of absence from the academy.

Chang Shumian turned his head, and what met his eyes was a young and anxious face. Sweat was still glistening on the face, and the heavy breathing indicated that he had come in great haste. A hint of warmth surfaced in Chang Shu's eyes. This was his only friend—Feng Wuding. He was also the son of the bar's proprietress.

Moreover, thinking of Shi Weijie, Chang Shu's gaze once again emitted a chilling intensity akin to that of a venomous wolf. Strength, everything is about strength! If I had strength, today Shi Weijie would definitely not dare to provoke me so easily!

After speaking, Chang Shu struggled to get up. However, the severe tinnitus made his head feel heavy and dizzy. As soon as he stood up, he felt as if the world was spinning. He swayed unsteadily, as if he might fall at any moment

I first went to the pharmacy, selected a few herbal patches for external application and internal use under the concerned gaze of the owner, and then staggered back home

How did this happen? How did this happen?! In the eyes of Feng Wuding, a trace of bloodshot appeared as he looked at Chang Shu, who was barely recognizable on the bed, and an unprecedented anger surged in his heart

The little girl was very quiet. Her large eyes were distinctly black and white. However, her pale little face suggested that her constitution seemed quite weak, and her coarse linen clothes indicated that her family was impoverished. In the little girl's arms, she held a scruffy little dog that had already lost its fur. At that moment, she was standing at the head of the bed, looking at herself with her big, heartbroken eyes

She took a gentle sip, and the intense bitterness made Chang Shu involuntarily furrow her brows slightly. However, she quickly swallowed the medicine in one go.

Seeing Chang Shu's expression, Feng Wuding knew that he had already felt somewhat better, and he laid him back down again.

Having applied the medicine, Chang Shu lay on his tattered little bed, gazing blankly at the equally dilapidated ceiling.

Moreover, he has already previewed all the upcoming classes by himself. Although he is unable to carve due to his current abilities, it can be said without exaggeration that as long as his skills improve, he will be able to carve the highest rank five magical accessories immediately. The upcoming classes will have little impact on him, whether he attends or not

Chang Shu, Chang Shu

Brother Shu

Chang Shumian pointed vaguely at a bag of herbs placed not far from the bedside and said in an unclear voice: "Put them all in, simmer slowly over low heat, and reduce three bowls of water to one small bowl."

Stumbling out of the school, I naturally attracted the attention of passersby along the way

Chang Shu, Chang Shu... has taken the medicine

The warmth in Chang Shu's eyes grew even stronger, and then, in a state of drowsiness, he fell into a deep sleep

Chang Shu unsteadily stepped down from the ring, and the onlookers could not help but part to make way for him. Reflecting on the opponent's eyes, which were like those of a venomous wolf, the others could not help but feel a sense of trepidation in their hearts

The wind, unpredictable, gently smoothed Chang Shu's chest, and only then did Chang Shu feel somewhat better

Kong Jiang slightly shook his head, then turned around and jumped down from the arena

It is precisely because of his insufficient strength, precisely because he is not strong enough... that he feels he is easy to bully! Usually, he mocks himself coldly, and today he even wants to humiliate himself in front of everyone!

At this thought, Chang Shu tightly clenched his fists. However, moments later, the intense pain caused his head to feel somewhat heavy, and he couldn't help but shake his head vigorously. The ringing in his ears was severe; now was not the time to think about Shi Weijie. The urgent matter was to first treat his own injuries before anything else.

As for the internal medicine... he currently lacks the ability to boil water and prepare the medicine. However, he knows that it will not be long before someone comes to assist him

Chang Shu dragged his severely injured body and left alone... Kong Jiang is the principal's grandson, so it is naturally not a problem to greet him and ask for leave... Although he does not want to skip class... in this current state, it is indeed impossible to attend even if he wanted to

With great effort, the externally applied medicine was ground on the stone slab and haphazardly smeared onto the wound... A cool breath slowly penetrated the wound, bringing some relief.

The wind, unpredictable, hurried to the table, picked up the herbs, and then ran outside. Before long, the smell of burning firewood wafted in from outside the door

Seeing the usually indifferent Feng Wuding so anxious, Chang Shu felt an even greater warmth in his eyes. He forced a smile, but it tugged at his wound, causing him to gasp in cold air.

At last, I saw the scene outside through my squinting eyes

In a state of confusion, he heard a voice. Chang Shumian exerted effort to open his eyes, but after such a long time, it had reached the moment when the wound hurt the most. Such a simple action caused a layer of cold sweat to bead on his forehead

With a loud bang, the already dilapidated door was forcefully pushed open, and a figure rushed in anxiously from outside, interrupting Chang Shu's thoughts

The infirmary, although located within the academy, has medicines that are so expensive they make Chang Shu tremble... Fortunately, due to his mother's ongoing health issues, he had eavesdropped on a few alchemy classes. While he could never be as knowledgeable about various herbs as a true alchemist, at least some simple remedies for bruises and injuries were not beyond his capability...