Yun Jinnian didn’t seem to care and earnestly focused on his book, his little face pure and delicate, features exquisitely beautiful, and his fingers holding the book were slender as jade.
Instead of attracting those seeking medical consultation, he had drawn the attention of the local ruffians and hooligans of Hongchou City.
"Hey, young master, the sun is so fierce, and you’re out here setting up a stall, getting all tanned without any business. Why not come with me? I’ll make sure you have plenty of fish and meat to eat, the best of everything!" said the thug as he moved to touch Yun Jinnian.
But he was stopped by Han Tianci, who grabbed his wrist and gave it a forceful twist.
The thug had initially only seen Yun Jinnian, who was clean enough to tempt a crime but hadn’t noticed another exquisitely carved young master beside him.
His wrist throbbed with pain, yet in his mind, he thought if he sold the young master to Genggeng Building, he could make a fortune.
He was just about to speak up when Han Tianci kicked his knee, making him fall heavily to his knees, "Ouch!"
The gang that had followed him, seeing their boss at a disadvantage, immediately rushed towards Han Tianci.
Han Tianci dodged nimbly and knocked them all down.
"Scram!" he barked sharply, his young age belied by his commanding aura.
The ruffians, seeing that Han Tianci was so skilled in martial arts at such a young age, and noticing the composed adult standing by, as well as the two not-so-older children, and that child who claimed to be a doctor was still seriously reading his book.
He never even lifted his head to look.
"Alright, you’re tough. Just you wait. If you want to survive in Hongchou City without my permission, I want to see who can manage!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Jinnian slightly raised his head and said indifferently, "Uncle Zhong, slap him!"
Han Zhong responded, flashing in front of the thug leader in an instant, grabbed his collar, and gave him a series of slaps.
Han Zhong executed his slaps with skill, inflicting excruciating pain that made the thug wish for death without losing consciousness or teeth, yet any movement of the mouth caused his entire head to hurt.
After the beating, Han Zhong then said, "Scram!"
The thug leader, cradling his face now swollen like a pig’s head, mumbled, "You’ll wait!" before staggering away.
Han Zhong saluted the onlookers with a fist and resumed his position behind Yun Jinnian.
Onlookers always enjoyed drama and chattered for a while, but then dispersed.
Yet, no one stepped forward to seek medical advice.
Han Tianci was getting impatient, seeing Yun Jinnian still engrossed in his book, "Sister, brother, aren’t you anxious?"
"Haste won’t bring success; what is meant to come will come. Besides, we’re not relying on this to make ends meet!" Yun Jinnian said softly as he continued to read.
All were books from Nanjiang. After reading for a while, Yun Jinnian finally looked up and called out, "Uncle Zhong!"
"We need to find someone who understands the Nanjiang language to teach us. Otherwise, when we get there, not being able to communicate would leave us in the dark!"
Upon hearing this, Han Zhong also felt Yun Jinnian had considered the matter carefully, "Don’t worry, Young Miss, I’ll go make arrangements right away!"
Yun Jinnian went back to her book with earnest focus.
Soon after, the ruffian with his gang returned, pointing decisively, "It’s them, beat them up for me!"
Han Tianci, upon hearing this, became furious, "You refuse the open gate of heaven but break into the doorless realm of hell. Today, I’ll teach you a lesson, to make you realize there’s always someone stronger out there!"
Then he charged and clashed with the gang of ruffians.
Watching, Yun Jinnian let out a soft sigh, "Hemei, Henuan, go help him!"
No matter how capable, he’s still just a seven-year-old child after all.