Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 979: Chapter 890: Defend Our Rivers and Mountains 20

Unlike modern society where everyone prefers Western medicine, people of this era, influenced by outdated thoughts, put great trust in traditional Chinese medicine. Western medicine, as a recent import, is not as widely accepted as Chinese medicine.

Thus, Kou Shuangshuang, who excels in Chinese medicine, is now a more trusted doctor than Father Allen. People trust and respect Father Allen because of his noble character, his genuine kindness towards all living beings, and his willingness to help anyone who turns to him. Their respect is for Father Allen’s character.

Regarding Kou Shuangshuang, aside from acknowledging her character, there is also widespread admiration for her medical skills. As a result, wherever Kou Shuangshuang goes, she is treated as an honored guest by those with status, for in this era, who wouldn’t want to know a Divine Doctor? One never knows when one might need a life-saving intervention.

Because of Kou Shuangshuang, Du Zongze has also attracted many influential allies, treating his daughter-in-law nearly as well as his son, Du Haokun. Fang Meijuan, too, influenced by Du Zongze, has grown increasingly fond of Kou Shuangshuang.

However, correspondingly, due to Du Zongze’s trust and favor, Kou Shuangshuang has gradually gained access to the core of Du Zongze’s power. Not only does she frequently treat Du Zongze’s friends and allies, but she also occasionally executes tasks assigned by Du Zongze.

Just like now, Kou Shuangshuang is on a train to S City, accompanied by a group of guards, listening to the chugging sound as she sets off to handle a matter for Du Zongze. This task is neither too big nor too small.

Some of Du Zongze’s traitorous subordinates escaped from H City to seek refuge with Commander Liu in S City. Du Zongze wanted to get rid of these traitors, but because Commander Liu was somewhat at odds with him, Commander Liu sheltered these defectors.

Originally, Du Zongze thought he couldn’t do anything to these traitors who nearly gave him a heart attack with rage, but then events took a surprising turn. Commander Liu’s only son fell ill with a strange disease, and after seeking treatment from all the renowned doctors in S City, nothing worked.

S City is a metropolis, much larger than H City. Commander Liu, controlling S City, naturally holds more sway than Du Zongze in H City. Although Commander Liu couldn’t kill Du Zongze, he could ignore and cause trouble for him, and Du Zongze dared not retaliate against Commander Liu.

But this time, things coincidentally aligned. Commander Liu’s son developed an incurable illness, yet his arch-enemy Du Zongze’s daughter-in-law, Kou Shuangshuang, had a renowned reputation. People from other cities frequently visited H City seeking her medical expertise, and she treated them all successfully, enhancing her fame.

Commander Liu also knew of Kou Shuangshuang’s reputation. Previously, he paid little attention since he knew several skilled doctors, both in Western and Chinese medicine, and had never witnessed Kou Shuangshuang’s medical skills himself. Commander Liu didn’t find her renowned medical talent particularly worthy of attracting.

Until this time, when his son fell ill and neither Western nor Chinese medicine could cure him, in his desperation, Commander Liu thought of Kou Shuangshuang. Immediately, like a drowning man clinging to a life-saving straw, he reached out to Kou Shuangshuang.

Soon, Du Zongze received a call from Commander Liu. Commander Liu explicitly stated that as long as Du Zongze’s daughter-in-law, Kou Shuangshuang, could cure his son, they would be allies in the future.

Not only would the defectors be returned to Du Zongze to handle, but their mutual interests could advance and retreat together. As the warlord of S City, Commander Liu’s decision seemed like a major concession, offering benefits to Du Zongze.

After a slight hesitation, Du Zongze decided to agree to Commander Liu’s request. His hesitation stemmed from knowing that the illness afflicting Commander Liu’s son was undoubtedly complex, or else no one in S City would have been able to cure it.

Now, Commander Liu had placed all his hopes on Kou Shuangshuang. In such a situation, if she couldn’t cure Commander Liu’s son, the angry and disappointed Commander Liu would surely vent his wrath on Kou Shuangshuang, possibly resulting in her downfall in S City.

As one of Du Zongze’s trump cards, he was reluctant to easily sacrifice Kou Shuangshuang, but the allure from Commander Liu was hard to resist. Considering Kou Shuangshuang’s exceptional medical skills and holding a gamble, Du Zongze decided to accept.

Because of this gamble by Du Zongze, Kou Shuangshuang boarded the train to S City. Du Zongze equipped her with a guard troop of forty men, some of his best men, along with two maids responsible for her daily care.

However, to Kou Shuangshuang, these forty guards combined wouldn’t pose a challenge. They served more as a show of prestige than any practical purpose.

These guards had collaborated with Kou Shuangshuang a few times and were familiar with her, respecting her greatly. Essentially, her words held considerable sway, second only to Du Zongze’s. Even Du Haokun’s instructions might not carry as much weight with them as Kou Shuangshuang’s.

S City wasn’t far from H City, but the train’s slow pace meant it took most of the day for Kou Shuangshuang and her entourage to arrive.

Commander Liu placed great importance on Kou Shuangshuang’s arrival, sending people to the train station early, clearing a large area, almost taking over the place. When she descended, it seemed like a grand person’s arrival, surrounded by a crowd as she left the station.

This left behind a murmur of discussions, with everyone curious about Kou Shuangshuang’s identity, as she was received by Commander Liu’s soldiers, presumably the local strongman, accompanied by a large group of soldiers. It was an impressive display, rivaling even Commander Liu’s own.

The people sent by Commander Liu, combined with Kou Shuangshuang’s own entourage, formed quite a number. Fortunately, Commander Liu had prepared enough vehicles. Kou Shuangshuang got into the car, with guards sitting in the cars before and after, forming a long convoy headed towards Liu Mansion.

Commander Liu appeared to be a very assertive man, his hair graying slightly at the temples, with sharp features and a keen aura in his gaze as he scrutinized the smiling Kou Shuangshuang standing before him, seemingly unaffected by his imposing presence and showing no signs of fear.

After a long examination, confirming that Kou Shuangshuang showed no sign of fear, Commander Liu was slightly surprised. As a warlord rising from bandit origins, with countless lives in his hands and a powerful presence built over many years, often his old subordinates feared his bearing.

Yet Kou Shuangshuang, appearing as a gentle and delicate woman, could face him with calm composure. This surprise gave Commander Liu a newfound respect for her courage.