Chapter 198: Chicken Gizzard Lining

　　Jia Banxian's house is very close to the antique street, and it only took ten minutes to get there.

　　It was a small, quiet courtyard in the midst of a bustling area.

　　When they arrived, Jia Banxian was leaning back in a rocking chair, leisurely listening to opera.

　　"Elder Banxian."

　　Lu Fei put all the packages on the table.

　　"It's Lu Fei! Oh, you came, but why did you bring so many things?" Jia Banxian couldn't stop smiling and hurriedly made tea for Lu Fei.

　　He seemed like a different person after just a few days.

　　His messy hair and beard were neatly groomed, and his dirty, tattered clothes had been replaced with comfortable, clean cotton and linen attire.

　　He no longer looks like the detestable old beggar, though his face still bears the marks of weathering.

　　"I came here to atone to the senior, how could I come empty-handed?" Lu Fei said with a smile.

　　"Atoning for what?" Jia Banxian was quite puzzled.

　　"The coffin fungus needs to wait a few days before it can be picked, at least ten days to half a month..." Lu Fei said apologetically.

　　"I thought it was something serious, my leg won't be lame anytime soon!" Jia Banxian patted his knee, "If you really feel bad, lend me your little black dog for a few days."

　　"This little guy has been sleeping for three days and hasn't woken up yet." Lu Fei took the little black dog out of his bag.

　　"Sleeping for so long?" Jia Banxian looked at the little black dog and couldn't help but be surprised, "What did it eat? This is stuck; it can't be absorbed!"

　　"The meat of a fish demon."

　　Lu Fei quickly gave a brief account of their experience catching the fish demons at Fuxian Lake.

　　"The old catfish from Fuxian Lake, you guys captured it?" Jia Banxian gasped in amazement and looked Lu Fei up and down, "Not only did you successfully capture that monster, but you also returned alive? No missing arms or legs, right?"

　　"He's back safe, probably got lucky."

　　"Luck alone isn't enough; I didn't know you had it in you, kid!"

　　"Senior, that's not the point. The point is, this little one has been sleeping non-stop after eating the fish demon meat," Lu Fei said, half-laughing and half-crying.

　　"It ate a whole fish?"

　　"Yes."

　　Jia Banxian looked at the little black dog that seemed to be in a deep sleep, shaking his head repeatedly.

　　"This little thing, barely the size of a fist, but with quite an appetite! It doesn't care about eating itself to death, does it!"

　　"It's a bit of a glutton... Senior, what should we do now? If it can't absorb the energy, will it be in danger?"

　　"Do you even need to ask? Of course, there's danger!" Jia Banxian snapped.

　　"Then how can we help it?" Lu Fei was already somewhat concerned. Hearing Jia Banxian's words, he became even more anxious. He grabbed the little black dog by its hind legs and lifted it up.

　　"Make it spit it out, will you?"

　　"It might have worked right after it ate, but there's no way it can spit it out now. Dogs are such spiritual animals; they know to eat medicine on their own. But in this dead-sleep state, it's definitely not going to work," Jia Bxian snorted coldly.

　　"Senior, if you know what to do, please tell me right away."

　　Jia Bxian pondered for a moment and said, "Chicken gizzard lining can treat indigestion. You can try that. However, the ordinary dried goods and powder from the pharmacy won't do."

　　"You need a rooster more than three years old, one that has eaten dirty things! Take its fresh gizzard lining, simmer it in a bowl of water over low heat for half an hour. If this little creature can drink three spoonfuls of the water, it has a chance of survival."

　　"A rooster more than three years old is easy to find, but where do I get one that has eaten dirty things?" Lu Fei couldn't help but worry.

　　"Only the gizzard lining of a chicken that has digested dirty things can help this little creature digest the fish demon's meat," Jia Bxian said, stroking Xiao Hei's furry head with his bony hand, a look of regret on his face.

　　"What a pity for such a good dog."

　　"No! There's still a chance!" Lu Fei suddenly stood up, "I remember a place where the roosters have eaten dirty things!"

　　"Where?" Jia Bxian was extremely surprised.

　　"Let me make a call first!"

　　Lu Fei handed the little black dog to Jia Banxian to hold, and took out his mobile phone to dial Su Liguos number.

　　He wasnt sure in his heart, not knowing whether the Su family was still keeping the chicken.

　　Lu Guan, why did you think of calling me?" Su Liguo's tone was clearly very delighted.

　　Director Su, there is something I need your help with!

　　Go ahead and say it!

　　Is the rooster that ate the snake eggs still being kept at home?

　　Of course its being kept. That was a lucky charm you asked us to keep; how could we kill it for meat? And the black cat too, we are taking good care of it. My daughter really likes it and holds it all the time, unwilling to let go.

　　Great!" Lu Fei breathed a long sigh of relief, Director Su, I have an impolite request. Can you give this rooster to me?

　　Sure, no problem at all! But, what does Manager Lu want with the rooster?" Su Liguo was very curious.

　　Lu Fei thought for a moment and said, "To treat a friend of mine."

　　"A friend of Manager Lu is a friend of the Su family. I will immediately arrange for Old Zhang to deliver the rooster to you at Sinisterium Pawnshop."

　　"Thank you very much!"

　　"Manager Lu, you are too polite. It's an honor for the Su family to be able to help you!"

　　Putting down the phone, Lu Fei breathed a sigh of relief.

　　"To think that such a rare rooster was actually found by you; this little one is blessed!" Immortal Jia rubbed the head of the small black dog.

　　"Little one, did you see that? In the future, you should repay your owner well."

　　"I don't expect it to repay me; I just hope it stays safe and happy." Lu Fei smiled, picked up his bag, and stood up, "Senior, I'll be on my way then."

　　"Alright, saving it is the priority. If it really can be cured, lend it to me for a few days. I live alone in a big yard, and it gets quite lonely."

　　Bidding farewell to Immortal Jia, Lu Fei hurried back to the pawnshop.

　　In less than half an hour, the rooster was delivered.

　　However, to Lu Fei's surprise, the person delivering the rooster, besides the butler, Old Zhang, was also Su Ningsnow, the daughter of the Su family.

　　She was wearing the latest popular makeup, her scent was pleasant, her skin as fair as snow, and she was dressed in a chic little skirt that fully showcased her good figure.

　　As soon as she entered, Hu Zi's eyes were glued to her.

　　"So this is Sinisterium Pawnshop, it has an antique charm and is quite charming."

　　Su Ningsnow held the black cat, looking around curiously, left and right.

　　"Miss Su, please have a seat." Lu Fei thanked them and had Hu Zi take the rooster to the backyard to handle. Seeing that Su Ningsnow had no intention of leaving, he made tea for both her and Old Zhang.

　　"Please have some tea, both of you."

　　"Mr. Lu, you're too polite. I don't need to, I still have a lot of household matters to deal with at home," Old Zhang smiled and waved his hand, "Miss, the items have been delivered, we should head back."

　　"I don't want to go back. Staying at home every day is so boring." Su Ningsnow pouted and sat down on the sofa, showing no intention of leaving.

　　"Miss, the master is just thinking about your safety. The things that happened at the school before were too dangerous," Old Zhang advised.

　　"I know, I'm not going to those dangerous places anymore! Besides, with Sinisterium Pawnshop here, is there any place in Jiang City safer than Sinisterium Pawnshop?"

　　"Well..."

　　Old Zhang had no choice but to call Su Liguo for instructions.

　　"Miss, the master said you can stay here, but you mustn't cause trouble for Manager Lu."

　　"Don't worry, I'm not a three-year-old child!"

　　Only then did Su Ningxue smile, urging Old Zhang to leave quickly. She secretly winked at Lu Fei, as if she was up to some mischief.