2024-11-22 22:21:54
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
Chapter 999
“Don’t worry, ma’am. If I weren’t confident, I wouldn’t proceed.”Joseph reassured her.“It does sound risky. If he were the old master’s disciple, that’d be one thing.”“Otherwise, someone so young—how could he be that capable?”“Let’s just hope nothing goes wrong.”“…”The onlookers outside continued to murmur among themselves.“Young man, I trust you—just as I trust the old gentleman.”The elderly woman said sincerely. Her words felt more like encouragement than mere agreement, and they stirred something in Joseph.It was clear she was a kind and generous soul.“Ma’am, do you have any hot water in the house?”Joseph asked.“There is some, but not much.”“I’ll go heat more.”The old woman rose to busy herself.“No need. Katie, go heat some water.”Joseph instructed.“I’ll do it—I’ll help.”At that moment, one of the villagers spoke up.“I can help too.”“It’s just boiling water—not difficult at all.”“With everyone pitching in, it’s nothing.”“…”At once, several people volunteered.
Chapter 998
Before long, the door opened, and an elderly woman in her sixties appeared before them.“Katie, sir—you’ve come?”“Oh? And this gentleman is…?”Though advanced in years, the woman’s eyes were still sharp, and she quickly noticed Joseph.“This is…”For a moment, Myers Paula wasn’t sure how to introduce him.“A friend of mine. He heard about your condition and came along to take a look. He’s an excellent physician.”Kim Frederick said with a genial smile.“I see.”“Please, come in—have some tea first.”The old woman welcomed them warmly.At her invitation, the three stepped into the courtyard. It was simple in appearance, yet kept neat and tidy.Aside from the elderly woman, there was also a child of three or four playing inside—likely her grandson.“Please, have a seat.”The woman gestured.Joseph and the others took their seats around the stone table in the center of the yard.“Vanessa Robinson, how have you been feeling lately?”Myers Paula asked first.“After you and the old gentlem
Chapter 997
With that, he went to freshen up briefly, intending to prepare breakfast afterward.It had to be said—Alice and the others had been remarkably thoughtful. Even toiletries had been prepared for him.At the thought of Alice, something important suddenly occurred to Joseph.When he arrived yesterday, he had forgotten to call her and let her know he was safe.In a place like this, ordinary mobile phones had no signal at all. Only the satellite phone Alice had provided would work.With that in mind, he returned to his room and placed a call.Before long, the line connected.“Wow, Joseph! You finally called back?”“We tried calling last night, but no one answered. We thought something might have happened to you.”“If you hadn’t picked up today, we were about to head into the mountains to look for you.”Alice’s voice came through, bright with relief.“I was exhausted from the journey last night—I fell asleep the moment I lay down and forgot to call and let you know I was safe.”Joseph said,
Chapter 996
“Not at all. I was just sharing a drink with the old gentleman.”Joseph replied.“Hahaha, I could smell it from a distance. That’s the old man’s special brew—I’d recognize it anywhere.”Xavier burst into hearty laughter.“Old Xavier, you followed the scent all the way here, didn’t you?”Kim Frederick said with a chuckle.“Of course! You know me—I’ve got a taste for this sort of thing, especially your homemade wine. The flavor is unmatched, and it’s good for the body too.”Xavier spoke with animated enthusiasm.“Wellness aside, too much is still too much. Drink in excess, and it will harm you all the same.”Kim Frederick cautioned seriously.“Yes, yes, I remember everything you’ve said.”“Fourteenth girl, come—pour your uncle a drink.”With that, Xavier gestured for Myers Paula to serve the wine.“Pour him a drink.”Kim Frederick added.“Come, come—let’s have a bowl.”Xavier invited.Joseph and Kim Frederick raised their bowls and drained them in one go.“Young man, you’re from outside
Chapter 995
“Yes, Master.”Nicole Kim replied obediently.Before long, the two children—one older, one younger—carried the dishes out the door.“Katie, pour some wine for Uncle Wilson.”“Brady, go slice some more roasted lamb, and warm up the dishes—they’ve gone cold.”Kim Frederick instructed again.“Yes, Master.”Both responded at once.“Sir, since you are an old friend of my master, then the master of Mystic Medical Valley he told me to find… that would be you, correct?”Joseph asked at this moment.“What master of Mystic Medical Valley? I’m nothing more than a barefoot doctor.”“Other than Seventeen, all these children were either taken in or picked up while I traveled and practiced medicine.”“In my lifetime, I’ve had seventeen disciples. The older ones I’ve sent out of the mountains to make their way in the world.”“When these younger ones come of age and can stand on their own, they too will leave to seek their own paths.”“As for me, this old man can remain in the mountains without concer
Chapter 994
“Good day, sir. My name is Joseph Wilson. I’ve come to Hidden Dragon Village to find someone.”Joseph spoke as he caught sight of the old man.From what the children had been saying, the elder before him was most likely their master, Kim Frederick.“A Wilson, looking for someone?”The old man’s brows drew together slightly at the words.“Master, this is an uncle we picked up on the road. His cooking smells amazing—though we haven’t eaten yet, it already smells incredible.”“He even made your favorite roasted lamb. It smells so, so good—seriously, unbelievably good.”“It’s making me drool.”Seventeen Wilson chattered nonstop. Joseph was beginning to understand the boy—young as he was, he was undeniably a chatterbox, always brimming with things to say.“What is Eugene Wilson to you?”The old man asked again.“Eugene Wilson is my master. I’m an orphan—I had no parents growing up. He took me in, raised me, taught me medicine and many other skills, and treated me as his own son.”Joseph an
You may also like
Trillionaire they never noticed
Alfred ifeanyi75.0K viewsThe Secret Billionaire Son-in-law
Perry will90.3K viewsRise Of The Sole Heir
Estypen79.8K viewsRags To Riches: The Riveting Tale Of Jason Smith
Chukwuemeka_101124.7K viewsWar God: Revenge of Trash Ex-Son-in-Law
Lady-Noir 80 viewsDumped at the Altar, I Married the Billionaire Ice Queen
Victor Sterling62 viewsSUPREME STYLIST: RETURN OF THE HUMILIATED GENIUS
Clevee387 viewsThe Invincible Student Billionaire
ScarletQuill127 views