Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain

Chapter 546: Chapter 546: Jilong Mountain

The next day, the news of the Tai Family’s downfall spread throughout Shi County.

However, the official announcement was that the Tai Family had committed many evils and was wiped out by the War Department.

This naturally became the biggest news in Shi County.

Almost everyone was jubilant.

Many people who had been oppressed by Tai Luobin even started celebrating early, setting off firecrackers to celebrate.

”That’s great, the high heavens have shown their might and dealt with Tai Luobin.”

”From now on, in Shi County, we will no longer have to deal with Tai Luobin.”

”That family deserved to go to hell a long time ago. Heaven has eyes.”

”...”

Almost everyone cheered, feeling that the Tai Family got what they deserved.

The entire County Town became festive because of the Tai Family’s collapse.

But only a few people knew that Tai Luobin’s downfall was not because of the War Department but because of one person.

Those few people were the owner of the Shi County Grand Hotel and others.

Beyond that, the owner of the late-night snack shop Lin Dong visited yesterday was also shocked to hear the news of Tai Luobin’s death and the Tai Family’s collapse the next morning.

He stood there dumbfounded, muttering, ”It really happened just like that person said last night, the Tai Family is finished.”

”Could the Tai Family’s collapse have something to do with him?”

Early in the morning, Lin Dong was awakened by Li Yanran’s knocking.

”Lin Dong, get up. Take us around the County Town again and have breakfast.”

Li Yanran was obviously looking forward to the special delicious food of Shi County.

Lin Dong had no choice but to get up early and get dressed.

After washing up, he took Li Yanran and Li Qing to eat breakfast special to Shi County.

After finding a breakfast place and ordering, the trio discussed their plans for what came next.

”That thing will mature in some time, but to be safe, after we buy everything we need today, we’ll set off tomorrow!” said Li Qing.

Lin Dong nodded. He was naturally eager to get his hands on that Semi Medicine King.

The medicine only has its effects after it matures and is picked.

But that didn’t hinder them from going ahead to the site in advance.

After all, there were many people vying for it, and if it happened to mature early and someone else picked it, it would all be in vain.

Having agreed on a plan, the trio finished their breakfast and went to the old market in Shi County to purchase supplies for their mountain expedition.

The three bought some equipment and food for going into the mountain.

According to estimates, the Semi Medicine King would mature in about one week.

And they would have to live in the Deep Mountain for that one week.

Even though all three were martial artists, they still needed to eat.

Plus, with many poisonous insects and fierce beasts in the mountains, they naturally needed to buy some equipment. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be easy to sleep.

After spending an entire day, the three bought a bunch of things.

Each person had to carry a large pack, which even included tents and sleeping bags.

After getting all their supplies, the trio returned to the hotel to rest.

The next night passed without incident, and the following day, the three set off directly.

The Semi Medicine King was located in deep mountains several kilometers away from Shi County.

Luckily, Lin Dong knew of the mountain, known as ’Jilong Mountain.’

Jilong Mountain was vast and an untouched primeval forest; it had not been developed, and there were no paths at all.

They could only enter Jilong Mountain on foot.

”Speaking of which, there’s a legend about Jilong Mountain from our area,” en route, bored, Lin Dong took the initiative to chat with Li Yanran and Li Qing.

”Oh? What kind of legend?” asked Li Yanran, curious.

She had never heard Lin Dong tell a story and was immediately interested.

Li Qing also couldn’t help but turn his attention to him.

Lin Dong didn’t keep them in suspense and began to tell the tale.

”Legend has it that a long time ago, an evil dragon lived in Jilong Mountain. This dragon harmed the area, and on the first of every month, it would go to nearby villages to kidnap women and children to eat.”

”The evil dragon lived in the mountain for many years, swallowing countless innocent lives around it. Until one day, a wandering monk arrived. Wanting to rid the people of this scourge, the monk set out to slay the evil dragon.”

”He had a large rooster with him, which looked as majestic as a phoenix. Knowing the dragon’s whereabouts, he went alone to slay the dragon with the rooster.”

”The monk’s rooster fought with the dragon for seven days and seven nights, and in the end, they both perished. Their corpses were buried in those deep mountains.”

”Since then, that mountain has been known as ’Jilong Mountain.’”

Lin Dong shared this local legend with Li Yanran and Li Qing.

Li Yanran was engrossed and couldn’t help asking, ”What happened to the monk?”

”That rooster was already spiritual and had been with the monk for most of his life. He came to regard the rooster as his closest ’friend.’ When his rooster died, the monk stayed in those deep mountains by its side until he passed away.”

After listening, Li Yanran couldn’t help but express, ”That monk was indeed a man of loyalty and emotion.”

Li Qing said, ”It’s just a legend, not to be taken seriously.”

Lin Dong nodded in agreement, obviously not taking the story literally.

”I didn’t realize you could tell stories that well, Lin Dong. I always thought you were as stiff as wood,” Li Yanran said laughingly, covering her mouth.

Lin Dong gave her a look, ”I have another story, do you want to hear it?”

”Oh? What is it? I love stories; tell me,” she urged.

”This story is called ’The Corpse of the Old Village in the Mountains’...”

Upon hearing this name, Li Yanran became somewhat scared, ”Is this... a horror story?”

”Yes.”

”Maybe let’s not tell it?”

”What, scared?”

”Why would I be scared?” retorted Li Yanran, hands on her hips, unwilling to admit fear.

”Alright then, I’ll tell it...”

As Lin Dong spoke, he began to tell the horror story about ’The Corpse of the Old Village in the Mountains.’

Lin Dong was indeed a skilled storyteller. As Li Yanran listened, she felt chills down her spine.

Even Li Qing couldn’t resist saying, ”Maybe... Lin Dong, you should stop. It’s a bit scary, and we still have to sleep in this forest tonight.”

Li Yanran grimaced and said, ”Miss... I... I need to use the restroom.”

”Then go?”

”I... I’m scared to go alone; come with me.”

Lin Dong burst into unhindered laughter.

This girl was all tough talk just a moment ago, wasn’t she?

Now, she was almost scared to pee herself.

Hahaha...

Seeing Lin Dong laughing heartily, Li Yanran blushed with embarrassment, gave him a glare, then stomped on his foot and ran off into the dense jungle beside them.

Obviously, she was in a real rush...