C6 He Had Killed Someone!

"Ming, you're not seriously considering changing the price to 1000, are you?"

As the street grew increasingly crowded, Chen Xiaoxiao posed the question with a hint of timidity.

The morning market was in full swing, and surrounding vendors were bustling with sales of common fruits and vegetables. While others were racking up transactions, their own stand remained ignored, sending waves of anxiety through Xiaoxiao.

She couldn't fathom why such enchanting peaches were being overlooked.

Passersby who inquired about the price gave them looks as if they were fools.

"Change it. Next time someone asks, tell them it's 1000 yuan each," Xiao Ming declared, opening his eyes and exhaling deeply.

"This body is truly inadequate."

Anyone witnessing this would have been astounded; Xiao Ming had just held his breath for an astonishing twenty minutes, shattering the norm for an average person, yet he was far from content.

Xiao Ming felt a deep sense of frustration.

His body had been stripped of its Spirit Bone, and without proper nourishment from a young age, even leveraging external forces to break through to the first level of Qi Refinement wasn't enough to compensate for the weak foundation.

In his previous life, amidst an abundance of spiritual energy, he could have improved through rigorous training. But in this world, where spiritual weapons were scarce, finding the necessary treasures would be a challenge, and advancing his spiritual roots seemed an even more daunting task.

Shaking his head, Xiao Ming plotted his future course, armed with the wisdom from his past life. He knew all too well the arduous journey of cultivation.

Being proactive was merely the starting point.

The unsold peaches didn't worry him; he knew all that was missing was the right opportunity.

"Ming, why don't we just sell the peaches like everyone else? Once people recognize their value, they'll surely come back for more," Xiaoxiao suggested, her anxiety mounting as the morning market began to wind down and she watched other vendors sell out and pack up.

"Silly girl, if we do that, we won't be able to raise the price later. We need to make enough to buy land, and besides, we still need to get you a new four-wheeler," Xiao Ming replied.

"Actually, we don't need to buy a four-wheeler; that car can still run with a few repairs."

Xiao Ming felt a warmth in his heart at these words. He affectionately tousled Chen Xiaoxiao's hair and reassured her, "Don't worry, just trust me."

Chen Xiaoxiao was momentarily taken aback by Xiao Ming's gesture, her cheeks flushing a delicate pink as she gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

"It's time to figure something out."

As Xiao Ming gazed at the peach before him, a slight frown creased his brow. He had only recently merged with the memories of this body after being reborn, and many of his thoughts and concepts were still influenced by his original world.

This world had too few who recognized true value.

Or rather, the creatures of this world were oblivious to things like spiritual cultivation. If they weren't, anyone with a bit of discernment would be clamoring for these peaches.

But that was of no consequence.

Despite the differences between the two worlds, human nature remained constant. If people could see the extraordinary qualities of these peaches, they would come in droves to purchase them.

Yet, the thought of having to drum up business like a street performer, when he was none other than the esteemed Medical Saint Zixuan, left Xiao Ming with a bitter taste.

Back in his previous life, he wouldn't even need to sell anything; a mere hint of his presence would bring sects and noble families to his doorstep with gifts, pleading for his acceptance.

In that dog-eat-dog world, the goodwill of Medical Saint Zixuan was akin to a second life.

"A man must lower his head under another's roof," he mused, finding the adage apt.

As Xiao Ming's mind drifted to bygone days, the original memories of his current body began to resurface.

He pondered quietly. Although the beings of this world were feeble, they had achieved greatness in other areas, particularly in the wisdom of the ancients, which seemed to hint at...

Before Xiao Ming could fully grasp the thought, a sudden outcry shattered the calm.

"Murder! There's been a murder!"

The crowd erupted into chaos, surging toward the commotion and then back toward them.

"Xiaoxiao, move the peaches, quick!"

Xiao Ming's voice rang out in alarm as he beckoned Chen Xiaoxiao to push the tricycle laden with peaches to safety. Turning back, he saw the crowd had completely engulfed the clinic's entrance.

"How terrifying! Spectators are the same everywhere."

Xiao Ming surveyed the strewn leaves and fruits on the street, relieved by his quick reflexes. However, turning around, he saw Chen Xiaoxiao clutching her chest, her face ashen and stricken with terror.

"Xiaoxiao, what's the matter?"

Xiao Ming asked, his curiosity piqued.

"Blood, there's so much blood."

Chen Xiaoxiao gestured toward the dense bloodstain on the pavement.

"Hmm?"

Despite the earlier chaos, Xiao Ming, having reached the first level of Qi Refinement, possessed senses far superior to the average person.

Apparently, an old man had been in a verbal altercation and got stabbed. A young man, likely the elder's son, had then rushed him to the clinic, leaving behind the ghastly trail of blood. Yet, compared to his past life experiences, Xiao Ming couldn't grasp Chen Xiaoxiao's intense fear.

Unaware of the shift in Xiao Ming's tone, Chen Xiaoxiao clung to his arm and asked in a hushed voice, "Ming, that person... he's not going to die, is he?"

"He wasn't supposed to die," Xiao Ming replied with a shrug, "but now, it's unlikely he'll make it."

"Ah!"

Chen Xiaoxiao's mouth hung open in shock, but before she could inquire further, a chorus of disapproval erupted around them.

"Damn, do you even know how to talk?"

"Morals have really decayed."

"The youth today have no decency, wishing death upon others with such ease."

As the crowd's fervor grew, Chen Xiaoxiao felt increasingly frightened.

Having been raised in a rural area, she was unaccustomed to such commotion.

Xiao Ming, on the other hand, remained nonchalant. "It's simply the truth. Had the bleeding been controlled immediately, the old man might have had a fifty percent chance of survival. Now, death is likely imminent."

"We're just a stone's throw from the clinic. Have you no common sense?"

"How could he have stopped the bleeding right there? What kind of idiot are you?"

"The doctor said they arrived in time and the bleeding was controlled."

Xiao Ming merely shook his head in response to the criticism, offering no defense.

As the crowd was on the verge of further condemnation, a flurry of alarmed shouts erupted from the clinic.

"Oh no, there's severe bleeding!"

"Hurry, call for an ambulance from the city!"

"This is bad, there's no breathing. Quick, quick..."

In an instant, the clinic descended into disarray. At that moment, many eyes turned to Xiao Ming with a newfound perspective.

Curiosity brimmed in Chen Xiaoxiao's eyes.

It appeared that Ming had become a different person since his marriage.

The thought of the wedding cast a shadow over Chen Xiaoxiao's expression, and she quietly bowed her head.

Xiao Ming, however, remained unflustered. To him, this minor commotion was hardly worth a second thought.