Chapter 1: Awakening from the Dream

The sound of light footsteps echoed indoors as the woman leaning against the door approached, standing before the middle-aged man and bowing slightly in greeting

A flicker of disgust passed through the middle-aged man's eyes as he glared at the woman, "Ye, if it weren't for the fact that Gao Yuan is unharmed this time, I would not let you off easily.

Please stay here for the time being to take care of Gao Yuan! Be more careful!

Looking at the woman, the middle-aged man suddenly sighed, "Regardless of whether you leave or not, after this incident, I will never allow Gao Yuan to have any further dealings with you. In Fufeng City, no one dares to protect you. In my opinion, the farther you go, the better."

The eyes slowly turned, and everything in the room came into view in segments: the large wooden bed with intricate hollow carvings, the thick curtains, and the beautifully carved wooden window through which brilliant sunlight streamed in through the gaps. Standing at the foot of the bed, the closest figure was a middle-aged man with a face resembling that of a scholar, tears welling in his eyes, appearing particularly sorrowful. A child of about ten years old was leaning over the edge of the bed. A little further away, a young woman was gripping the corner of the curtain, which was trembling incessantly, clearly showing signs of great tension. By the window, an elderly man with graying hair was holding a medicine box, seemingly preparing to turn and leave. Leaning against the door was a middle-aged woman who appeared to be in her early forties.

Yes, the petty person understands

His coma plunged the room into chaos once again

"Doctor Qiu, how are you? How are you?" the middle-aged man asked repeatedly, his earlier surprise now replaced by a face full of anxiety.

"Doctor Qiu, you are the best physician in Fufeng City. How did this happen? Did you not say that Gao Yuan was already dead? Yet he is clearly still alive. Hurry over and provide treatment." The middle-aged man said in a deep voice, his tone carrying a hint of subtle authority

"Yes, yes, my lord Lu, this old man will certainly do his utmost, certainly do his utmost!" the elder said in panic

Hearing the woman's stubborn words, a flash of anger crossed the middle-aged man's eyes. He snorted heavily and turned to walk out of the room. "Take care of yourself!"

"Do not be afraid, there is a mother!" The woman embraced the girl and a smaller boy in her arms, her face showing a mix of deep sorrow and unwavering determination. "Jing'er, I believe that one day we will see the light after the clouds, and the bitterness will give way to sweetness!"

Mother! The young woman standing at the corner of the bed tiptoed over to the woman. Although her clothes were patched together, they were exceptionally clean. With delicate features, despite her young age, it was evident that she was a true beauty, albeit somewhat malnourished and slender, as if a gust of wind could blow her away. Her expression clearly showed some fear, "Mother, what should we do? How about we leave this place from a distance?" This was a true beauty, albeit somewhat malnourished and slender, as if a gust of wind could blow her away. Her expression clearly showed some fear, "Mother, what should we do? How about we leave this place from a distance?"

Thank you, my lord. Fufeng City is ultimately a place of Great Yan, and it is still a place governed by law. The common woman will not leave

"Doctor Qiu, come quickly, Gao Yuan has woken up!" The middle-aged man wiped the tears from his eyes, looking at Gao Yuan, who had opened his eyes, with a sense of disbelief. After a moment, he finally reacted, and a look of ecstatic joy suddenly appeared on his face as he called out repeatedly.

Who are they? Gao Yuan looked at the unfamiliar faces, desperately trying to recall something in his mind, but he couldn't remember anything at all. His life was very simple: practicing martial arts, fighting, making money, then finding a place to indulge and relax, and then repeating the previous process. As he rolled his eyes, he surveyed his surroundings, his eyes widening in confusion, and finally, his head tilted, and he fainted again

Looking back at the unconscious Gao Yuan on the bed, the middle-aged man let out a heavy sigh. "Well, this time Gao Yuan was injured for your sake, so do your best. Ye family, I advise you to leave Fufeng City as soon as possible. Staying here will only bring you trouble."

"Rest assured, adults, Gao Yuan is strong and robust. Since he has already survived the most dangerous time, there will certainly be no further concerns for his life." Doctor Qiu quickly replied, "I will prepare a prescription immediately."

The common woman has done nothing wrong, the common woman will not leave! The woman raised her head, her eyes filled with a stubborn expression

Am I still alive? How is that possible? Although Gao Yuan, who had just awakened, appeared somewhat dull, he was well aware that having been shot multiple times, with each shot hitting a vital area, there was no reason for him to have survived. He was proficient in combat and skilled in killing, fully aware of the injuries his body had sustained.

Doctor Qiu's face was even more tense, with beads of sweat falling down like soybeans. Just a moment ago, he had declared that Gao Yuan was completely dead, and had prepared to leave with his medical kit. However, suddenly, the man woke up, indicating that he had misdiagnosed and delayed the treatment. If it were an ordinary person, it would be one thing, but the problem was that there was someone in this room who could make him unable to stay in the city with just one word. He reached out his hand to grasp Gao Yuan's left wrist, and his eyes widened in disbelief. When he had previously checked Gao Yuan's pulse, there had clearly been no pulse at all, but now, it was surprisingly strong and vigorous. He had delayed the treatment time, and if it were an ordinary person, it would be one thing, but the problem was that there was someone in this room who could make him unable to stay in the city with just one word. He reached out his hand to grasp Gao Yuan's left wrist, and his eyes widened in disbelief. When he had previously checked Gao Yuan's pulse, there had clearly been no pulse at all, but now, it was surprisingly strong and vigorous.

"Lord Lu, this time Gao Yuan nearly lost his life because of me. I humbly request that you allow me to do my part, and I will take care of matters concerning Gao Yuan!" The woman, dressed in coarse clothing and with a face weathered by hardships, did not reveal her actual age. However, upon closer inspection of her brows and eyes, it was evident that she must have been an extraordinary beauty in her youth.

Rest assured, it is merely a fainting spell due to excessive blood loss. The pulse indicates that there is absolutely no danger to life. Truly astonishing, astonishing!

Brother Gao has woken up, Brother Gao has woken up! A child of about ten years old had a face full of surprise, clapping his hands on the edge of the bed, shouting: "Brother Gao has woken up, Brother Gao, the doctor said you were dead, but I knew you wouldn't die!"

The woman lowered her head, remaining silent. Observing her appearance, Dr. Qiu shook his head and walked out.

"Jing'er, we cannot leave Fufeng City," the woman raised her face, her expression filled with determination, "We cannot leave here"

Zhang Yi!" a middle-aged man shouted loudly

A young servant-like individual entered from outside, standing with his head bowed in front of the middle-aged man

Who are they? Why do I not recognize a single one of them? Where am I? Why am I still alive? Gao Yuan's mind was a complete mess, desperately trying to understand the situation he was in, but he was at a loss.

"But mother, I am afraid!" The young girl clung tightly to the woman's arm, her frail body trembling.

Yes, it is! The old man's face is becoming larger in the distant eyes.

The woman lowered her eyes and spoke softly, "My lord, with the severity of the illness being high and the injuries being grave, it is still the case that women are more attentive in caring for the sick. I kindly ask for your permission, my lord."

Upon hearing Dr. Qiu's affirmative words, a sigh of relief almost simultaneously echoed throughout the room

That is good, that is good! The middle-aged man let out a sigh: "My old friend has only this one remaining offspring. If it were to die like this, what face would I have to meet my old friend after I die"

The elderly man, with gray hair and a face full of wrinkles, dropped his medicine box with a thud on the ground. In shock, he rushed to the bedside, his eyes wide open as he stared at Gao Yuan, repeatedly murmuring: "How is this possible, how is this possible? He was clearly dead, how could he come back to life?"

In the midst of conversation, Doctor Qiu had already bandaged Gao Yuan's wounds on the bed, prescribed medication, and handed the prescription to Zhang Yi to fetch the medicine. He himself shouldered the medicine box, preparing to leave. Approaching the woman, he hesitated for a moment and then said: "Madam Ye, Lord Lu may appear cold, but he has a warm heart. He allows you to leave for your own good. You are a widow with orphans; who can protect you here in Fufeng City? Even Gao Yuan has ended up in this state, let alone others. If you do not leave, one day you will suffer greatly."

It is not about trying your best, but rather about certainty. If Gao Yuan dies again, you should not expect to stay in Fufeng City either, the middle-aged man said coldly

"Awake, awake!" A voice filled with both surprise and joy rang in his ears. Gao Yuan slowly opened his heavy eyelids, and before him, there were overlapping shadows, everything appeared blurry. He blinked hard several times, and only then could he see clearly that above his head, there were several faces, each wearing an expression of delight.