Chapter 148: A Set of Fist Techniques
Hearing Ye Jiamei’s words, Wu Hongping bit her lip in gratitude and nodded repeatedly. However, she couldn’t stop her tears from falling.
Yu Haojie remained in the cave to keep watch, while Ye Jiamei carried her medical kit and made rounds to treat the injured in the nearby caves. She administered injections where necessary, changed bandages, and ensured wounds were properly dressed.
Throughout the entire process, Yu Zhengqing and his son stood guard, ensuring her safety—not just from human threats, but also from the wild beasts that roamed at night.
After tending to all the injured, Ye Jiamei sighed inwardly.
Thinking back to Yu Luo’s grand plans, she couldn’t help but shake her head helplessly.
At this rate, these injured men wouldn’t be able to work until they fully recovered.
On the way back, Ye Jiamei walked silently, while Yu Zhengqing and Yu Xiaoran trailed behind.
Due to their past conflicts, she had little to say to them.
However, given the potential danger, she finally broke the silence.
“I saw that you captured two survivors. Did they say anything useful? They came in force today, and we killed over ten of them—what worries me is retaliation.”
Hearing Ye Jiamei speak to him, Yu Zhengqing looked a bit surprised.
However, he quickly regained composure and nodded seriously.
“We haven’t interrogated them yet. After we escort you back, I’ll question them. Either way, everyone needs to stay vigilant—and at night, make sure to seal off the caves.”
Ye Jiamei nodded in agreement.
After hesitating for a moment, Yu Zhengqing couldn’t hold back his curiosity any longer.
“Sister-in-law, your medicines… you used quite a lot today. Some of them I’ve never even heard of. Aren’t you worried about running out?”
Hearing this, Ye Jiamei smirked.
Considering her previous treatment in the Yu family, she didn’t owe them an explanation—but if they wanted one, she didn’t mind playing along.
“These medicines won’t run out. And even if I temporarily run low, someone will send me more in secret. These supplies are meant for survival—why wouldn’t I use them when needed?”
Father and son exchanged looks, both catching the shock in each other’s eyes.
“Could it be… your maternal family supporting you?” Yu Zhengqing asked cautiously.
Ye Jiamei chuckled mockingly.
She hadn’t expected him to jump to that conclusion, but it actually made for a great excuse.
“When I married into the Yu family, there were no formal betrothal gifts, no matchmaker, and no parental blessing. That’s why I was looked down upon.
But my family never forgot about me. When they heard that the Yu family was exiled, they secretly sent aid multiple times.
After all… I am still their daughter. What’s so strange about that?”
By the time she finished speaking, they had arrived at her cave entrance.
Turning back to the two men holding torches, Ye Jiamei nodded briefly.
“Alright. Thanks for walking me back.”
Without waiting for a reply, she stepped inside and shut the wooden door behind her.
Outside, Yu Xiaoran turned to his father with curiosity in his eyes.
“Father, what exactly does Second Aunt’s family do?”
“I have no idea.” Yu Zhengqing frowned.
“In the past, I never had time or interest in such matters.
All I remember is that your Second Uncle brought her straight to the family estate, knelt before your grandmother, and declared that he wanted to marry her.
Back then, your grandmother didn’t want him to marry into a powerful family with influence or resources.
Seeing that Ye Jiamei was dressed plainly, she approved the marriage—but didn’t even hold a wedding banquet.
As for her maternal family… no one ever cared enough to ask.”
Yu Xiaoran: “…”
“Forget it. That was in the past. Let’s go back.”
Back inside the cave, Yu Haojie immediately took the medical kit from Ye Jiamei, concern written all over his face.
“I noticed a lot of Western medicine in your kit. Didn’t anyone find it suspicious?”
“What’s there to be curious about? If they ask, I just tell them the world is big, and there’s always something beyond their knowledge. That’s enough to shut them up.”
Seeing his wife’s confident demeanor, Yu Haojie chuckled.
“Tonight, I’ll stay up and keep watch. Yongjun is in critical condition—he needs someone by his side at all times.”
“You take the first half of the night; I’ll take the second half. If something goes wrong, wake me up immediately. For now, let’s get Xiao Luo to eat something and get some rest.”
Yu Yongjun remained in Ye Jiamei’s hospital for three days.
By the time he regained consciousness, Yu Haojie carried him back to his family’s cave on a makeshift stretcher.
Although he could have stayed longer, their caves were only fifty meters apart—so Ye Jiamei simply checked in several times a day instead.
Her dedication did not go unnoticed, and as a result, Yu Luo received 1,000 system points.
Without hesitation, Ye Jiamei and Yu Haojie encouraged her to invest them all into her inner strength.
Unexpectedly, the system surprised her.
[Host, since your inner strength has now reached the equivalent of five years of cultivation, the system is rewarding you with a complete fist technique!]
Before Yu Luo could even process her excitement, her consciousness was flooded with a shadowy figure demonstrating the moves—as if watching a projection.
The system deliberately replayed the technique three times before stopping.
To her astonishment, Yu Luo realized that she remembered it all perfectly!
Her excitement was uncontainable—she immediately leapt to her feet and began practicing inside the cave.
Her punches were swift as the wind, her movements precise as a blade.
She flawlessly executed the entire technique, her body moving like flowing water!
Her sudden outburst of motion startled Ye Jiamei and Yu Haojie, who both sat up abruptly in bed.
They exchanged confused glances before Yu Haojie threw off the blanket and walked over, waving a hand in front of Yu Luo’s face.
“…Are you sleepwalking?”
Seeing her startled father, Yu Luo grinned and slapped his hand away before rushing to Ye Jiamei’s bedside.
“Mother! How was my technique? Did I execute it perfectly?
The system just rewarded me with it because you saved so many people—I also gained 1,000 points, and my inner strength advanced even further!”
“Really? Then… teach your father too!”
Before Ye Jiamei could even react, Yu Haojie excitedly grabbed Yu Luo and dragged her to an open space, eager to start training immediately.
“…Are you insane? Why does it have to be now?! Can’t it wait until morning?! You two are too excited!”
As the father and daughter duo celebrated, Yu Zhengqing, elsewhere, sat brooding with worry.
