Threads of green energy flowed with the water, converging towards Lin Xiao Tian’s body.
Lin Xiao Tian felt his consciousness awakening, a torrent of information flooding his mind.
A moment later, Lin Xiao Tian opened his eyes.
He was still in deep water, but his body felt no discomfort whatsoever.
This was thanks to him inheriting the Shen Nong Medical Codex.
Within the Shen Nong Medical Codex was a technique called Dragon Swimming Art, which allowed practitioners to move freely underwater, as if a dragon was swimming.
After the voice in his mind appeared, Lin Xiao Tian inherited this secret art, and the Shen Nong Medical Codex had also infused him with a significant amount of ancient martial true qi. Lin Xiao Tian's physical condition now far surpassed his previous state.
Besides the Dragon Swimming Art, the Shen Nong Medical Codex contained other powerful skills.
The most significant was the inheritance of medical arts. At higher levels, the medical knowledge within the Codex could even bring the dead back to life and restore flesh and bone.
Next were the martial arts. In addition to the Dragon Swimming Art, there were various powerful combat techniques. Mastered to perfection, they made fighting a hundred opponents single-handedly no problem.
Apart from medicine and martial arts, the Codex also recorded many secret arts of alchemy. Some of the elixirs could easily conquer difficult diseases like cancer, making them truly divine medicines.
Lin Xiao Tian carefully sifted through the Medical Codex in his mind and discovered that what he had inherited was only the upper half of the Codex. The lower half of the Codex had been lost to time over a thousand years.
After an hour, the green energy circulating within Lin Xiao Tian’s body was completely absorbed.
At this moment, Lin Xiao Tian felt refreshed. The memory confusion he had experienced due to his head injury had completely vanished.
He was no longer a fool!
Naturally, he recalled his recent experience.
“You good-for-nothing Li De Ping, to strike so ruthlessly! I will settle this score with you sooner or later!” Lin Xiao Tian vowed inwardly.
However, Li De Ping was the village chief and held considerable influence locally. He had only just regained consciousness, so confronting Li De Ping now seemed pointless.
Besides, Sister Yu Xiang was waiting for his fish.
Thinking of Sister Yu Xiang, Lin Xiao Tian felt a surge of gratitude.
Since Li Da Zhu had fled, Sister Yu Xiang had not only worked to pay off debts but also took good care of him without any complaints.
She was now his only family in this world. He would treat her well from now on and ensure she lived a life of wealth and comfort.
With this thought, Lin Xiao Tian once again performed the Dragon Swimming Art.
A moment later, Lin Xiao Tian returned to the shore, carrying four or five grass carp in his hands.
Lin Xiao Tian packed the grass carp and then hurried home.
His speed was remarkable. A journey that previously took half an hour was now completed in less than half that time.
As he approached his home, the muffled sobs emanating from within caught Lin Xiao Tian’s attention.
Normally, Lin Xiao Tian would not have heard such a sound, as it was very low and suppressed.
But now, with his senses heightened to a new level, how could he not hear it?
More importantly, the person making the sound was none other than Sister Yu Xiang!
Lin Xiao Tian knocked heavily on the door, finding it locked from the inside. The sobs from within grew more urgent.
*Bang!*
Without hesitation, Lin Xiao Tian kicked the door open and rushed into the bedroom.
The scene before him instantly ignited his fury.
Qin Yu Xiang, her clothes disheveled, was cowering in a corner. In front of her, an old man was covering her mouth and desperately tearing at her clothes.
*Riiip!*
Qin Yu Xiang’s top was torn in half, revealing her fair skin.
“Bitch, I’ve sent people to propose to you time and time again, and you refused to marry me!”
“Today, I’m going to have my way with you. Once you’re carrying my child, let’s see if you dare refuse me again!”
The speaker was none other than Old Man Liu.
Old Man Liu was a bachelor in the village, in his fifties. Li Da Zhu had borrowed fifty thousand yuan from him. After Li Da Zhu fled, Old Man Liu had frequently used this debt to threaten Qin Yu Xiang into marrying him.
Qin Yu Xiang had refused every time. Little did she know, Old Man Liu was not only persistent but also intended to force himself upon her.
With her mouth covered, Qin Yu Xiang couldn’t utter a sound. As she was about to be violated by Old Man Liu, she shed tears of despair.
“What are you crying for? Damn it, your husband ran away on your wedding night. You must not have enjoyed a man’s touch yet, have you? Today, I’ll help you fulfill that desire. You should be grateful to me.”
“Li Da Zhu was unlucky. He was willing to abandon a beauty like you. Today, I, an old bachelor, have stumbled upon good fortune.”
Old Man Liu let out a lewd laugh, revealing a set of disgusting, yellow teeth.
Just then, a heavy blow landed from behind.
The next moment, Old Man Liu felt himself flying.
In mid-air, he saw a cold, indifferent face.
*Thump!*
Old Man Liu was thrown out by Lin Xiao Tian, tumbling several times upon landing before coming to a halt.
“Ouch! You damned fool, I was having my way with my woman, and you dared to interfere? Believe it or not, I’ll beat you to death!” Old Man Liu roared.
Just as he was about to get his hands on Qin Yu Xiang, a fool had emerged to disrupt him. Suppressing his pain, he grabbed a wooden stick and lunged at Lin Xiao Tian.
“Xiao Tian, be careful!” Qin Yu Xiang cried out.
*Crack!*
Perhaps lust had overcome pain, for the fifty-something-year-old body of Old Man Liu could still move swiftly.
The wooden stick swung towards Lin Xiao Tian, but he dodged it with ease by sidestepping.
“Damn it, you stinking fool, you dare to dodge…” Old Man Liu continued to bluster, but Lin Xiao Tian gave him no chance.
*Bang!*
Lin Xiao Tian unleashed a punch, landing squarely on Old Man Liu’s stomach.
Old Man Liu’s face immediately contorted into a bitter expression, and he flew through the air like a kite with a broken string.
“How dare you bully Sister Yu Xiang? You’re seeking death!” Lin Xiao Tian didn't stop there; he pursued Old Man Liu to teach him a lesson.
*Bang, bang, bang!*
Fists rained down upon Old Man Liu.
Lin Xiao Tian held back most of his strength, ensuring Old Man Liu wouldn’t be crippled, but each blow landed precisely on his pressure points.
Soon, Old Man Liu was howling in pain, scrambling and rolling away. At his age, he was reduced to tears.
“Help! The fool is beating me!” Outside the house, Old Man Liu cried as he ran.
Many villagers witnessed Old Man Liu’s pathetic state and couldn’t help but chuckle.
Lin Xiao Tian didn't chase after him. Although he wanted to continue punishing Old Man Liu, his priority now was to comfort Qin Yu Xiang.
In the bedroom, Qin Yu Xiang was curled up on the bed, her eyes red.
Although Old Man Liu had failed in his intentions, he had still terrified her severely.
“Sister Yu Xiang, don’t be afraid. With me here from now on, no one will dare bully you again.” Lin Xiao Tian sat beside Qin Yu Xiang.
Looking at the determined Lin Xiao Tian, Qin Yu Xiang’s emotions began to calm down.
“Sister-in-law, I’ve brought back the fish. I’ll make you fish soup.”
“Okay!” Qin Yu Xiang sniffled and then looked at Lin Xiao Tian in surprise. “Xiao Tian, am I imagining things? You seem so clear-headed today. And, I’ve always cooked for you before, even feeding you. Today, you’re going to make fish soup for me?”
“Uh… well… it’s like this, my foolish illness is intermittent. Most of the time I’m confused, but occasionally I’m clear-headed.” Lin Xiao Tian scratched his head. He had no intention of telling his sister-in-law that he had fully recovered.
For one thing, after being a fool for so many years, his sudden recovery would surely shock his sister-in-law.
For another, they still owed a considerable amount of money. If another lunatic like Old Man Liu were to appear, his status as a fool would prove useful.
After all, beating someone while being a fool was not illegal, was it?
Qin Yu Xiang nodded. Still shaken, she didn't suspect too much.
Following this, Lin Xiao Tian began to prepare the grass carp. In a short while, the fish soup was ready.
Lin Xiao Tian brought the fish soup to Qin Yu Xiang. Looking at the carefully prepared soup, Qin Yu Xiang felt a warmth in her heart.
She had endured so much hardship lately, and no one had ever treated her this well.
Qin Yu Xiang took the bowl and chopsticks, preparing to taste the fish soup, when Old Man Liu’s annoying voice was heard from outside again.
“Qin Yu Xiang, get out here! If you don’t pay me back today, I’m not done with you!”