greater than the market, less than the forest.

In the southwest of China, a dilapidated and small courtyard in a remote town on the border.

Qin Feng was blowing dust behind him as he strode into the courtyard. His voice held a hint of urgency as he asked, "Master, what is the new sect mission?"

In the courtyard, a white man stood under an old locust tree, holding a delicately crafted porcelain teacup in his hand. He turned quietly, sizing up Qin with a glance, his brow furrowed slightly, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "You're still so impatient?"

Qin whispered with a wry smile, "I thought something might be wrong on your side, Master."

"I'm fine." His voice was light and calm, devoid of any excitement. This quiet stillness made Qin feel a little dazed.

She wore a plain white garment, as white as snow, drifting and ethereal, untouched by the dust of the world. She was pure and serene, like a fairy, with skin as smooth as jade, lips like petals, and hair as black as ink. A single jade crescent moon adorned her forehead, adding a touch of divinity and mystery to her presence, leaving one forever baffled and unable to decipher her true nature. Her face perpetually wore a gentle smile, radiating boundless compassion. She possessed an aura of unparalleled nobility, a sight that would inevitably make any man feel inferior.

"Then why summon me back in such a hurry?" Qin finally had time to wipe the sweat from his face and asked curiously.

"Have a child." she said softly.

"Master, how are you?" Qin immediately said, his expression overflowing with unrestrained joy. How did Master know that he had secretly admired the old man for many years?

As soon as the words left his mouth, the teacup in his hand shot out, heading straight for his face. With a surge of force and a gust of icy wind, it sent Qin flying in an instant.

Instantly, a blank sheet of paper and a letter floated before him. The white man had vanished, his voice echoing, "Go to the Blue Sea, find Han Xue, and have a child with her."

Qin's face changed slightly, then he chuckled lightly, "Master, what game are you playing? Am I so unwelcome in front of you?"

……

At the end of August and beginning of September, it is peak season for major universities in Blue Sea to open school and students to return. The train Qin was on was full of students heading to Blue Sea for their studies.

Qin held a baby photo in his hand, staring at it with wide eyes, trying to make out the features of the wife his master had assigned to him. Unfortunately, no matter how hard he looked, he couldn't imagine what Han Xue would look like eighteen years later.

"My master didn't say a word and just brought me to the middle of the sea. If this person were a female demon, what should I do? Master, master, you have always been brilliant and powerful, when did you start coming up with such harebrained schemes?"

Thinking wildly, Qin's heart was both apprehensive and expectant, truly a complex mix of emotions.

The green-skinned express train chugged slowly across the desolate plains. The carriages lacked air conditioning, and ceiling fans whirred uselessly, unable to dispel the stifling heat inside.

The temperature in the carriage was up to thirty degrees. As the weather got hotter, people's tempers became a little frayed. The older sister sitting on Qin's left kept fanning herself with a newspaper and muttering curses at the devilish weather from time to time.

As Qin put away the photo, her heart suddenly lifted. She couldn't help but steal glances at the two people who had just gotten off the bus, a big and a small one. She kept looking at them until they both awkwardly looked down. Then she chuckled softly to herself, like an innocent kid who had never seen the world before.

Her skin was smooth and white, with delicate features like a painting. She wore a black suit, her slender upper body accentuated by the fitted jacket, paired with black high heels that made her look light and graceful, especially alluring. The pleats of her bodice were particularly eye-catching, outlining her figure with peaks and valleys that were both breathtaking and mesmerizing.

He was dressed casually in a long T-shirt, floral cotton fabric and canvas shoes, with a baseball cap on his head. His features were obscured, but only a glimpse of his slender, crystal clear neck could be seen, prompting thoughts. He kept his head bowed, looking somewhat shy.

"Hey boy, this train car is hotter than an oven! I see you haven't broken a sweat yet, aren't you hot?" A woman with heavy makeup put down her newspaper and couldn't help but ask curiously.

Qin Xiaoxiao casually quipped, “I grew up in the countryside and am used to the wind and sun. I can't compare to elder sister you who work in offices with air conditioning.”

Sister laughed and said with a touch of shyness, "I'm not someone who has accomplished much. But you're right, we city workers are just not as good as you folks."

Qin XiaoXiao, glancing at the other party with a meaningful smile, said: "No, it should be 'just right'. I'm just tough-skinned and there's nothing to be proud of."

The elder sister looked him up and down, with a mischievous smile she said: "Young man, you sure know how to talk. You must be very likeable."

Qin turned his head, pulled out a photo from his pocket, waved it in front of him, and said earnestly: "Big sister, you wouldn't be introducing me to a friend, would you? I'm a married man!"

Big Sister was completely stunned. After a long time, she burst out laughing.

……

Among Da Jie's laughter, Qin's ears picked up a barely audible voice: "Sister,"

The sound was like a cool breeze in the sweltering summer heat. Qin followed the sound and saw Xiaoxiao sitting opposite him, twisting her body slightly. She reached back with one hand.

A hand, large and calloused, grasped hers gently. In a hushed whisper, it said, "Vivi, you can't pull on that. It will leave scars."

Xiao Ce stammered, "Sister, it's really good, all of them, difficult. I can't help it, wow..." Her voice was filled with misery, on the verge of tears.

"Da was even more anxious, he checked his watch and said helplessly, "It's still over half an hour to reach Blue Sea. Can you really hold it in? Or shall I take you to the restroom so you can have a look?"

She nodded, her head very low. But in that moment when she nodded, Qin could see that her neck was covered in red pimples. No wonder she always wore a baseball cap and kept her head down so people couldn't see.

With a heavy sigh, she was about to pull Xiao Qi up when a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses sitting in the seat next to them pushed his glasses up and smiled, "Ladies, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Who are you?" he asked, turning his head with a suspicious look.

A middle-aged man, with a polite and courteous air, said in an affected tone: "Excuse me, let me introduce myself. My name is Hu Wei, I'm a doctor. I can tell that this lady seems to be a bit unwell. If you don't mind, I would like to take a look."

He hesitated for a moment, then saw that the little one looked uncomfortable. He nodded slightly, making room for him to come out a bit.

Hu Wei gestured for the young soldier to take off his hat. As soon as the hat came off, the passengers beside him gasped in unison. What was originally a radiant face was now covered with red bumps, dotting the entire surface. It was truly a startling sight.

Hu Wei apparently didn't realize the problem would be so serious. After looking at it for a few moments, he became somewhat uneasy and said with apology: "I'm sorry, this is a very serious skin condition. Although I am a dermatologist, this symptom is too severe, it seems...a bit troublesome."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the disapproval on her face and quickly explained: “I think if there were regular disinfection tools and medicine on the train, I could still do it. However, for the patient's safety, I can't just do these things lightly.”

Hu Wei came forward originally to try and make a good impression in front of the big figures, but seeing Xiao like this, he immediately lost his nerve. This wasn't his area of expertise, and if Hu Wei interfered, he would only be making trouble for himself.

The great one sighed dejectedly, and softly said, "It's alright."

Hu Weizhen listened to the sounds of despair, feeling a bit unwilling. He rummaged through his bag for a while before taking out a bottle of alcohol and passing it over. "Alcohol can disinfect. If it's really unbearable, just apply some. I think it would help a bit," he said.

"Thank you." He took the wine, seeing Xiao Wu's incredibly painful expression, he didn't care if this would be helpful or not, he just wanted to help ease her pain a little.

Pulling Xiaocai up, just as a languid voice came, "Hold on!"

Turning back to Qin, she frowned slightly, her expression impatient. “What is it?” she asked.

"I think I can take a look," Qin Xiaoxiao said softly, with a smile.

"You're a doctor too, then?" It seemed obvious that he had given up hope of finding a doctor on the train. He said this rather casually.

Qin shrugged and frankly said, "I'm not a doctor."

The great man was annoyed and murmured, "What's the point of you being here... aren't you a doctor? Don't you know things are difficult for us right now?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd watching the commotion also started laughing.

"Someone wants a hero to save the day!"

"This isn't a hero saving the day, it's a toad trying to eat a swan."

"No way, look at his rustic attire, that retro-chic shirt really suits him. You can tell he just came from the countryside..." Someone looked at Qin and scoffed.

Unfazed by the sarcasm, Qin Hao raised his head and said with sincerity, "Although I'm not a doctor, if you believe me, I can give it a try."

"You... are you really sure?" Da hesitated, asking.

Qin hadn't answered yet when Hu Wei just let out a 'chirp' laugh and rudely interrupted, "Young man, this kind of allergic skin problem, even if treated in a regular hospital, would take several days of hospitalization to see results. It's impossible to work quickly. I advise you not to embarrass yourself."

Hearing this, the elder’s already wavering attitude became even more unstable. He shook his head slightly, said thank you, and then grabbed the younger one's hand, pulling them towards the restroom.

He took a step, then stopped. He turned back and saw that Qin had grabbed his other hand tightly.

Seeing this, Qi was furious and stomped his foot, saying, "How can you be so rude? Do you have any manners?"

Qin stood up, glanced at the undulating crowd for a moment, then turned his gaze back and smiled brightly at Xiao Bao. In a voice full of sincerity, he said: "Do you believe me?"

"I... I don't know!" Xiao Shen was quite lost. Her beautiful eyes looked at him, but she couldn't speak, so she lowered her head again, shyly wanting to pull her hand back.

"You can try to believe me once," Qin murmured, her hand rubbing his arm, emphasizing her words.

He glared at her, his eyes narrowed in anger. He said coldly, "I'm sorry, I don't believe you. Please let go of my sister, or I'll call the police!"

Qin Zhan smiled, the smile as warm as spring breeze. He slowly loosened his grip and gestured with his hand: "Alright then, please go ahead."

This composed look made Big a little confused. He grabbed Little and walked out. After taking just a few steps, they heard an excited voice: "Sister, my hand seems to be healed!"

"Is this an illusion?" he stopped and questioned suspiciously.

"No, it's real, really gone." Xiao reached out. Her hand, originally covered in prickly heat bumps, now saw those shocking red swellings disappearing bit by bit at an alarming speed.

Shocked and confused, I don't understand what's going on. This isn't scientific! Could it be because this hand was pulled by Qin?

He raised his head and looked at Qin curiously, but saw Qin leisurely leaning against the seat, staring at him with a playful smile!

"Hmm..." Dali blushed suddenly, standing still and staring at Qin. She didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xiao suddenly felt like she had seen a savior. She loosened her grip and ran to Qin's side. After standing still, she gathered her courage and said in a trembling voice: "Big brother, I... I believe you!"

"You're such a good girl!" Qin reached out and gently patted the little girl's face twice, praising her with a satisfied sigh. "You're so kind, and good people always get rewarded for their kindness."

The carriage fell silent. This was clearly taking advantage of the situation, what did it have to do with treating illnesses?

But in the blink of an eye, an incredible scene appeared. Everyone saw the red patches on her small face slowly fading away, gradually revealing skin so delicate it could be broken with a mere breath. They all stared at each other in astonishment and disbelief.

This... This is too amazing, isn't it?