HCB Chapter 217 Killing the Old Imperial Physician...
Chapter 217 Killing the Old Imperial Physician...
However, at this critical moment, her left hand, which had been hidden behind her back, shot out like lightning!
With a chilling flash of light, an incredibly sharp dagger, gleaming with a cold light, appeared instantly before the old imperial physician.
Without hesitation, she swung the sharp blade in her hand and, with lightning speed, slashed it viciously down the throat of the highly respected old imperial physician!
With a sharp "whoosh," crimson blood gushed out like a burst dam, splattering everywhere.
The old imperial physician stared wide-eyed, his eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment.
He instinctively reached out and tightly covered the bleeding wound with both hands, but blood still gushed out through his fingers.
The old imperial physician could only utter indistinct sobs: "Waaah..."
It seemed as if he wanted to say something, but his injuries were too severe to express himself clearly.
As his body gradually lost its support, the old imperial physician finally collapsed to the ground with a loud thud, like a withered tree ravaged by a storm.
The dust that rose into the air mingled with the blood on the ground, creating a shocking scene.
But Niannian remained remarkably calm and composed.
"Humph……"
Her beautiful face was now covered in frost, staring expressionlessly at the old imperial physician lying on the ground, on his deathbed.
Then, she slowly squatted down, stretched out a slender hand, pinched the blood-stained corner of the old imperial physician's clothes, and gently wiped away the remaining bloodstains on the sharp knife in her hand with elegant yet ruthless movements.
Once all traces had been cleaned up, she carefully put the gleaming knife into her bosom.
Immediately afterwards, she stood up gracefully, her beautiful eyes filled with vigilance, and slowly moved to the doorway.
When her fair and delicate hands gently pushed open the door, the hinges made a slight creaking sound.
Every year, she first looked around very cautiously to the left and right, and only after confirming that there was no one else outside the door did she quietly lift her foot, carefully take a step, and walk out of the room.
Finally, she closed the door very gently, the movement slow and delicate, almost without making a sound.
In this way, Nian Nian's graceful figure gradually blended into the deep, inky darkness of the night.
She eventually and slowly disappeared into the depths of darkness, as if she had never appeared there at all...
However, at that very moment, a black figure swooped down from a tall, thick tree like lightning!
This person's speed is astonishing!
In the blink of an eye, the dark figure landed steadily on the ground, its movements agile and nimble, like a swallow in flight. It turned out that the newcomer was none other than—Jiu Sheng!
He landed lightly as a swallow, and with the wind beneath his feet, he instantly shot towards the door that had just been closed, like an arrow released from a bow.
Upon reaching the door, he did not hesitate and forcefully pushed it open!
However, when he saw the scene inside the room, his eyes widened in astonishment.
The elderly imperial physician weakly raised his trembling hand and pointed with difficulty to a green porcelain bottle hanging on the corner of his robe above the medicine cabinet.
Jiusheng looked in the direction he was pointing, then pointed to that spot and asked in confusion:
Is this the medicine you're referring to?
The old imperial physician nodded with all his might, letting out a low, painful whimper.
Upon seeing this, Jiu Sheng rushed forward and snatched the small medicine bottle away.
Immediately afterwards, he unscrewed the cap of the medicine bottle without hesitation, and then gently moved the old imperial physician's hand, which was tightly covering the incision.
Then, Jiusheng carefully sprinkled the medicine powder evenly onto the hideous wound.
A miraculous thing happened: the wound, which had been bleeding profusely, slowly stopped bleeding.
As Jiusheng continued to pour the entire bottle of powder onto the wound, the gushing blood finally stopped completely.
Seeing this, Hisashi let out a long sigh of relief and said with lingering fear:
"Oh dear, thank goodness... It seems that Nian Nian's experience in killing is not very sufficient. Her cut was not too deep, otherwise, sir, you might have been dead!"
Upon hearing this, the old imperial physician trembled with rage, his face flushed red, and he nearly fainted from exhaustion.
He cursed inwardly, "Oh dear, at a time like this where life and death are at stake, they still have the nerve to joke around with me and make fun of me! It's outrageous!"
With Jiu Sheng's careful assistance, the old imperial physician stood up shakily.
He staggered, as if each step required all his strength.
After finally reaching the medicine counter, he shakily reached out and groped for a roll of gauze in the cabinet.
Because my hands were shaking so badly, I couldn't grasp the gauze several times, and it took a lot of effort to finally remove it.
Jiu Sheng stood by with his arms crossed, calmly observing.
Seeing that the old imperial physician could still bandage his wound himself, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Hmm, it doesn't look too serious. At least he can still move around freely."
Upon hearing this, the old imperial physician was immediately enraged and retorted irritably, "What do you mean the injury isn't serious? How dare you talk such sarcastic things! Ouch, it hurts so much!"
As he spoke, he instinctively covered his injured neck with his hand, a pained expression on his face.
Seeing this, Hisashi simply curled his lip indifferently and casually said:
"I'm sorry, I've always been a straightforward person, please bear with me."
If there's nothing else, I'll be going now! Oh, and don't call the police or alert anyone else!" With that, he turned and made to leave.
Just then, the old imperial physician hurriedly called out, "Wait! Why won't you let me report this to the police and alert others?"
Jiu Sheng stopped and turned around, replying expressionlessly, "This was ordered by the Sixth Prince to keep this matter a secret for now and not to spread it around."
So, sir, you'd better just follow orders.
The old imperial physician stared wide-eyed, his face full of doubt as he asked, "Then how did you know something had happened here?"
Jiusheng chuckled, held up two fingers and wagged them, then lowered his voice and said:
"Hehe, to be honest, I've been secretly following this woman named Niannian!"
This woman is no pushover; she's ruthless! You're already the second unfortunate victim she's killed!