I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 886: Chapter 885: Speculation

Shi Jiantong held his wrist and stared blankly as Beisitian walked down the mountain. After taking a few steps, she stopped and slightly turned her head to say, ”Just do your daily routine and don’t mess things up. It wasn’t easy getting in.”

It wasn’t easy getting in...

In that moment, an overwhelming joy surged in Shi Jiantong’s heart. Could this woman be from Hawkeye? Hawkeye might know the situation here, so they sent someone in!

Anyway, this woman still brought him hope!

Disregarding the injury on his wrist, Shi Jiantong stayed in the mountains for a while before sneaking into the village to quickly report this to the Third Elder.

Beisitian returned to the village with a normal expression and greeted the two women at the entrance.

The two women saw the smile on Beisitian’s face, exchanged a glance, and relaxed. They didn’t need to monitor her anymore until their help was needed over there.

Shi Jiantong had been here for a month and was one of the more agile members of the Shi Family, with his methods of getting around. He wouldn’t usually go through the village entrance, but he was being extremely careful because Shi Jianbin, who wasn’t any less skilled than him, had become a cripple.

After Beisitian returned to her room and closed the door, she began to quietly contemplate matters concerning the Shi Family. Perhaps she should ask someone from the Shi Family for a bit of blood.

Meanwhile, Shi Jiantong discreetly returned to his room before heading to the Third Elder’s place as usual through the front door.

After sweeping the courtyard, Shi Jiantong entered the house. To an outsider, nothing seemed different, but only he knew he was suppressing his excitement.

When he entered, he saw Shi Zhongli, who had just woken from a nap, sitting in a chair, deep in thought.

Shi Jiantong circled the room to make sure they were no longer being watched, but caution was essential; he went eagerly to the table.

”Third Elder, they’ve arrived!” Shi Jiantong spoke in a low voice.

Shi Zhongli was taken aback. ”Who?”

”Hawkeye’s people!”

Shi Zhongli’s expression shifted. They had pinned their hopes on Chulu School and Hawkeye – had Hawkeye really arrived?

”Where? When?”

Shi Jiantong lowered his voice again, ”It’s that woman. I acted on impulse today...”

He then recounted his encounter with Beisitian to Shi Zhongli, who, with an uncertain expression, asked him to reveal his wrist. After inspecting it closely, Shi Zhongli nodded and said, ”These are indeed marks left by a fighting talisman.”

It was known that Hawkeye was not known for healing but for killing with talismans!

”However...” Shi Zhongli mused.

Seeing him remain silent for a long while, Shi Jiantong couldn’t help but ask, ”However, what?”

Shi Zhongli shook his head and asked, ”Did she say she was from Hawkeye?”

Shi Jiantong was startled and shook his head. ”She didn’t, but who else besides Hawkeye’s people would come to save us?”

This woman was certainly not from Chulu School. Judging by the marks from the talisman, despite not being able to gauge her depth, she was not someone unknown. If she were from Chulu, they would have met her.

”Does the Third Elder think she’s not from Hawkeye?” Shi Jiantong frowned.

If she was from Hawkeye, they wouldn’t need to guess her motive. But if not, things were complicated. What was her purpose here? If not for rescue, or if she had another motive, the Shi Family’s situation might not improve much.

Shi Zhongli was silent for a moment before looking at his wrist again and said, ”It’s hard to say. I’ve had contact with quite a few people from Hawkeye, never seen someone like her, and moreover...”

”Moreover what!” Shi Jiantong was getting anxious; the Third Elder’s habit of leaving things unsaid was resurfacing.

Shi Zhongli gave him a look. ”Moreover, Hawkeye has only two women; one from the Pioneer Team and another from the Logistics Team. The logistics one is not just limited to logistics but is quite experienced with healing. I’ve met both, and she’s definitely not this one.”

Shi Jiantong’s face changed. His fleeting sense of joy had already considerably faded.

The Shi Family had only been out of the public’s eye for just over a month, and they had always been watchful of Hawkeye. It wouldn’t be Hawkeye’s secret weapon, as Hawkeye was reluctant to recruit women into the team. Thus, Shi Zhongli ruled out this possibility.

If this woman wasn’t from Hawkeye, where else could she be from?

Shi Jiantong pondered for a moment and hesitantly asked, ”Third Elder, could she be reinforcements brought by Shi Guang?”

Shi Zhongli looked at him and sighed, ”I hope so, but Shi Guang is still young and inexperienced. Among his friends, how many would dare take such a risk for him now?”

Shi Jiantong realized that was true. Not even for Shi Guang—let alone them—many of the friends they’d had before were in it for their status and future.

Not to mention now, even when the Shi Family was initially attacked, many calls for help went unanswered.

The Chulu School was like water too far to quench a fire. What about people in the same city or province?

He knew Shi Guang was on good terms with the head of the Qingyu School, but the head was a woman several years older than Shi Guang. How likely was it for her to be a genuine friend? It was only because of the Shi Family’s foundation.

But as the Third Elder said, they wouldn’t take such a risk for Shi Guang now. If the Shi Family were in their position, they would think the same.

Understanding this, Shi Jiantong’s disappointment was palpable. Neither from Hawkeye nor reinforcements from Shi Guang—who could she be?

”No need to rush to dismay. Her arrival might be a turning point. She did say that daily matters would do. We’ll observe and wait for change. Anyone bold enough to infiltrate a den of tigers alone is surely no ordinary person. Once she collides with this group or takes other action, that’s an opportunity for the Shi Family!”

Shi Jiantong nodded; indeed, it was better than no hope at all.

”For now, only the two of us know about this,” the Third Elder instructed, then added, ”If the situation allows, we should cooperate with her as much as possible!”

Shi Jiantong nodded in understanding. Regardless of her intentions, at least it was an opportunity.

At this moment, Beisitian lay on the hard wooden bed, staring at the newspaper-patched ceiling and deciding she should still ask the Shi Family for a few drops of blood. If it could solve the Shi Family’s troubles, it would provide significant support.

But recalling Shi Jiantong’s impulsive behavior, Beisitian couldn’t help but frown. Would such an impulsive nature really not cause trouble?

She didn’t know that at that time, Shi Jiantong was on the verge of collapse, and the Third Elder’s resolve was to sacrifice himself.