Transmigration with Cheat Codes Chapter 41.2: Name List

Outside, people were bustling about, creating a lively atmosphere bordering on noisy. Numerous conversations could be heard, and with the current depth of Meng Jintang's internal energy, unless she intentionally focused on her lower abdomen, she could even hear the faint sound of a droplet rolling off a leaf.

The day had turned to evening, and the servants from Nanjia Fort came to invite Meng Jintang for dinner. As soon as they entered, they quickly lowered their heads. Suddenly, a person wearing a hood removed it.

Not that the person cared about wearing it or not, but more to eliminate any innocent bystanders who might witness the scene. Considering the severe consequences of the second possibility, the person decided to fixate their gaze firmly on the tip of their shoes.

Meng Jintang didn't really care much about keeping her appearance a secret, nor did she mind if people discovered her frailty. In the conversations with passersby, she heard about the martial arts gathering and had already decided to seize a suitable opportunity.

Just like how a bright moon would make the fireflies insignificant, as long as others remembered her strength more clearly, who would bother about her occasional coughing?

The servant from Nanjia Fort lowered their head and said, "Today, the fort lord is still in seclusion. Guests can dine in the hall or have their meals in their rooms. Would the young lady like me to bring the dishes to you?"

Meng Jintang shook her head and smiled, "No need to trouble yourself. If the guests are hungry, they will naturally inform the host of this place."

——In the world of martial arts, internal energy is truly an all-encompassing powerful amplifier. Since reaching the fifth level of the "Mysterious Void Technique," her need for food has significantly decreased.

The servant acknowledged, took advantage of the fact that the expert in front had not shown any signs of wanting to silence them, swiftly left, and about fifteen minutes later, Chen Shen and Wang Youhuai returned from their stroll outside.

They presented the obtained list of martial arts experts to their senior sister for inspection.

Meng Jintang nodded in understanding, offered her junior brother a cup of tea, and then saw him off.

Possibly because the later it was, the more suitable it was for engaging in fights. The bedtime of martial artists was generally much later than that of ordinary people. In special circumstances, such as during meditation and cultivation, staying awake all night was a common occurrence. At seven o'clock, Wan Wangde knocked on Meng Jingtang's courtyard door.

Wan Wangde initially entered with the intention of building good relations with a disciple from a mysterious sect, engaging in casual conversation to become acquainted. However, the moment he stepped in, he was greeted by a strong aroma of medicinal herbs.

Meng Jingtang nodded in acknowledgment and slightly bowed, "Manager Wan."

Wan Wangde extended a deep bow as a gesture of respect, "Miss Meng." In reality, considering they had just met not long ago, it wasn't appropriate to inquire directly about personal matters. However, the scent of medicinal herbs in the room was too conspicuous.

Pretending not to notice would only make it seem like he had ulterior motives. So, he took the opportunity to express concern, "With the cold weather nowadays, Miss Meng should take good care of your health while traveling."

Meng Jingtang weighed the impact of attributing her condition to "inherent frailty debuff since childhood" versus "falling ill on a day of travel" on her image as a martial arts expert. She chuckled and said, "It has nothing to do with the journey; it's just my old ailment acting up."

Wan Wangde pondered the meaning behind the girl's words and suggested, "I heard that the renowned physician Chang Jiuhui is staying at Nanjia Fort. Since you're not feeling well, why not invite him over to take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Shen also added, "What do you think, Senior Sister?"

Meng Jingtang replied nonchalantly, "If Junior Brother has the time, you can go on my behalf. Inquire about the old man's availability and intentions."

Chen Shen accepted the task and left, while Wan Wangde followed suit. Whether he was of assistance or not didn't matter much; the main thing was to join in the lively atmosphere. After a brief moment, they returned with the elderly man's response after a cup of tea —

Wan Wangde considered for a moment, cleared his throat, and transformed the statement, "Only when someone comes to see this old man will I go. Which little brat dares to boldly summon me? Not happening. I won't treat them, no matter what!" into a more refined version, "Many renowned physicians tend to have peculiar temperaments..."

Feeling that she could probably meet the minimum standards of a renowned physician, Meng Jingtang couldn't help but smile and remarked, "Not necessarily."

Wan Wangde was puzzled.

Meng Jingtang added, "Just kidding. Please continue, Brother Wan."

Wan Wangde explained, "We disturbed Mr Chang quite late in the evening, and he seemed a bit displeased, hence his reluctance to lend a hand." After a pause, he added, "Miss Meng, would you like to go there in person?"

Chang Jiuhui, being a senior figure with considerable renown, wouldn't find it excessive for a young lady to approach him proactively.

Meng Jingtang smiled and said, "In that case, let's drop the matter."

Wan Wangde paused and speculated, "Miss Meng, do you think Mr Chang's demeanor lacks humility, and that's why you're reluctant to seek his medical help?"

Meng Jingtang shook her head, "When patients actively seek out a doctor, it helps avoid wasting the doctor's time on unnecessary travel. Whether it's refining medical skills or attending to more patients, it's beneficial. The approach of that elderly gentleman actually makes a lot of sense."

Wan Wangde inquired, "Then, what is your reason for..."

Meng Jingtang smiled and said, "Simply because I don't really want to go."

With a quick thought, Wan Wangde understood—given the reputation of Chang Jiuhui, even this casually-dressed young girl with an unusual illness wasn't in a hurry to seek medical help.

Her nonchalant attitude indirectly revealed two pieces of information: first, she had sufficient confidence in her or, more precisely, in Hanshan Sect's medical skills, and second, she possessed enough understanding of her own health condition, making additional consultations with other physicians unnecessary.

Meng Jingtang looked at Wan Wangde, observing his slightly furrowed brows that eventually relaxed. It was evident that, in this short span of time, he had engaged in various imaginative speculations.

Wan Wangde made another suggestion, "Actually, I've always wanted to witness Mr Chang's skills firsthand. So, whether the young lady is willing or not, let me make the trip and invite him over?"

When a series of events unfolded repeatedly before her, Meng Jingtang would tend to suspect whether there were details worth exploring in the related plot. After contemplating for a moment, she smiled and said, "Then, Manager Wan, I'll trouble you with that."

Wan Wangde took his leave with great enthusiasm, and Chen Shen watched him depart. Turning back, he smiled at Meng Jingtang and said, "This time, Mr Chang will surely honor us with his presence."

Meng Jingtang nodded, "Since Mr Chang is quite confident in his medical skills, if Manager Wan plays to his preferences, it should be easy to convince him to come."

— Stirring curiosity rather than outright pleading would tend to be more effective in persuading someone to come over for a visit.

Having been rejected once by Chang Jiuhui, solely relying on Wan Wangde's influence might not guarantee entry. Therefore, halfway through his departure, Wan Wangde decisively returned to his room and dragged out Zuo Lingqiu, who had a humble courtyard to himself but still adhered to a simple lifestyle and was still used to living with his nephew.

*TLN: His nephew here refers to Wan Wangde

Wan Wangde said, "…Martial Uncle, out of your kindness, I'd appreciate it if you could accompany me to pay a visit to Mr Chang."

Zuo Lingqiu sighed and gently corrected, "Kindness is an expression used in Buddhism. The next time you persuade a Taoist, you might want to use 'aiding and guiding all living beings.'"

Despite his limited experience in the martial world, being a senior disciple of the Seven Stars Sect, Zuo Lingqiu could still discern that if the Hanshan Sect disciples were genuinely anxious, even if the senior sister couldn't leave her quarters due to illness, the junior brother would accompany her.

The fact that Wan Wangde was the sole busybody throughout suggested that the parties involved might not actually need others to show kindness. Instead, the martial nephew himself seemed to be driven by curiosity, seeking to join in the commotion.