Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 49: Medical Technique Talent

Wei Feng had been working at Black Mountain Prefecture for many years, dealing with plenty of traveler gangs, but he’d never seen such a grand gesture from a youth like this before.

He felt a bit anxious inside, but more so tempted.

After hesitating for a good while, seeing Lu Chang’sheng still calm and composed, he finally said, "Lu Tongsheng, you really are a young talent. It’s chilly and rainy—how about coming inside for a cup of hot wine to warm yourself up?"

"I’m truly grateful for Lord Wei’s hospitality!"

The mood between the two instantly became harmonious; they entered the tent, and before long, laughter echoed out.

During that time, Lu Chang’sheng also heard the clanking of Black Mountain Army’s armor as they left outside. He asked Wei Feng, and Wei Feng just smiled: "The leader of the Shaving Knife Gang isn’t simple—his knife skills are supposed to be sharp. If he slips away, that’s trouble, so I sent my brothers to check in!"

Lu Chang’sheng grinned and poured Wei Feng a cup of wine.

The wine tasted awful, so harsh it made his nose and eyes water, but thanks to his way with words, he made the scene feel more lively rather than awkward.

When leaving, Wei Feng and several Camp Guard Leaders personally escorted him out.

"Lu, you’re still too young—better go easy on the booze!" Wei Feng laughed, slinging his arm around him.

"You’re absolutely right, Wei!" He walked to the door, raised his umbrella, and headed for the South Gate.

He wasn’t too worried about the fighting by the South Gate.

Liang Yun wasn’t Zhao Hu; without being fully prepared, he would never strike at the Shaving Knife Gang lightly. If he did, it would mean he was sure to win.

If not for missing Wei Feng’s part in the equation, it would’ve been a flawless operation.

Now it was curfew hours. Normally, Lu Chang’sheng wouldn’t be able to walk around outside, but this area was under Wei Feng’s control. As long as he didn’t stir up trouble, he didn’t worry about being picked up by Black Mountain Army.

At the city gate, a few Black Mountain soldiers grinned and greeted Lu Chang’sheng, even opening a side door to let him out.

Soon, he was at the Traveler’s Inn, where he found Zhao Hu, Liang Yun, and the others.

"Chang’sheng!"

Seeing Lu Chang’sheng, Wang Heihou, who had been excited, instantly wilted.

Mi Youtian had already told them everything, so they all felt at least a bit embarrassed and flustered.

After everything, Lu Chang’sheng had established a pretty high status among them, and seeing him now, they looked like cats caught stealing, exposed by their owner.

"We’ll talk once we’re back!" Lu Chang’sheng said, frowning at Wang Heihou, Niu Dazhuang, and Li Nangua, none too pleased.

"Chang’sheng, about Wei Feng—" Liang Yun started to speak.

Lu Chang’sheng sighed and explained what happened with Wei Feng, making everyone’s hearts race.

If Lu Chang’sheng hadn’t arrived in time, not only would Shaving Knife Gang have been finished tonight, Three Red Gang and Zhao Hu’s people would’ve been too.

"That Wei Feng is just a bastard! He took 20 taels of silver from us, then set us up!" Zhao Hu cursed aloud.

Lu Chang’sheng shook his head, saying, "Every person, every force, has its own weight. If you don’t reach the right weight, no matter how much you add to the scale, you can’t tip it your way!"

Maybe, it also depends on the situation.

Lu Chang’sheng thought to himself.

Situations change, and with them, the living conditions of every level in Black Mountain Prefecture. For lower-level gangs, you need to keep that in mind, or you’ll get left behind by shifting circumstances.

"Damn it, did we just do all this for nothing?"

Zhao Hu cursed again.

All the spoils were handed over to the Black Mountain Camp at the South Gate; they provided the men and muscle, but in the end, got nothing.

"Not for nothing!" Liang Yun smiled. "We hit the Shaving Knife Gang partly for Black Monkey’s sake, but also to clear the way! Every time the Archery Practice Ground tried to expand, Shaving Knife Gang blocked us. Now they’re gone, we’ll finally have no obstacles in our way!"

"But—Chang’sheng, you must have something else in mind?"

At that point, Liang Yun glanced at Lu Chang’sheng. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The north, south, east, and west gates could certainly improve income for the Archery Practice Ground, but earning enough to match the spoils from the Shaving Knife Gang would take years. If it were him, he’d be satisfied, but he sensed Lu Chang’sheng wouldn’t settle for just that.

Sure enough, Lu Chang’sheng smiled. "I’ve got more in mind! Black Mountain Prefecture is packed with levels—the benefits of every spot are carved up. Ordinary folks can’t get in at all. But this time, by using this as a pretext to open up a crack, it’ll be much easier to make new moves!"

"I’m planning to set up a medical clinic near the South Gate. With Wei Feng covering us, we’ll save a ton of hassle! Going forward, Mr. Liang, Mr. Zhao, keep working on your connections with Black Mountain Army—make friends at the four gate camps if you can. If we keep this up, we’ll get rooted in Black Mountain Prefecture fast!"

As soon as he finished, everyone fell silent.

Liang Yun, Zhao Fan, and the rest—once the elite of Three Red Gang—looked at Lu Chang’sheng like they’d seen a ghost.

This kid—is he really just twelve years old?

That’s just—terrifying!

"In that case, I don’t care about the Shaving Knife Gang’s spoils at all!" Zhao Hu muttered.

He started to imagine more. If they could use this to get inside Black Mountain Army, a few years—or decades—from now? Unthinkable!

The Three Red Gang members who’d objected to the team-up with Archery Practice Ground were now utterly convinced.

"So, for now, we need to lay low for a while!"

Everyone voiced their agreement.

Then, they went to wrap things up.

The Shaving Knife Gang wasn’t weak, especially with a few elites and their leader, Tian Youming.

They’d all trained in a Pile Skill at the martial arts hall, making them stronger than the average man.

Leader Tian Youming was even sharp with his blade technique.

According to Zhao Hu and the others, if they hadn’t had the numbers and the initiative, pressing with arrows and finally with Li Nangua’s deadly marksmanship, the death toll would’ve been far higher than five or six.

"Nangua, your archery’s at Great Success?" Lu Chang’sheng looked at Li Nangua, who’d kept her head down and silent, surprised.

Her progress was no slower than his own.

Could it be this girl had real talent for martial arts?

"Once we’ve saved up enough, let’s send them to the martial arts hall to try out Pile Skill!"

He thought to himself.

Li Nangua just nodded. Lu Chang’sheng asked no more, and instead helped Wu Ji Yong wrap things up.

The fight had cost Three Red Gang and Archery Practice Ground dearly—six dead, more than ten wounded.

After bandaging and treating the wounded, Lu Chang’sheng checked the Light Curtain Panel and couldn’t help but smile inside.

"Root Bone (side): 2/2 [Medical Technique, Genius, Next Rank Talent: None]"

"Medical Technique: (Skill)"

"Required for Entry: 1 year (Entry)"

"Required for Minor Achievement: 3 years (Minor Achievement)"

"Required for Great Success: 10 years (Great Success)"

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Medical skill talent: truly a genius!