Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

The master opened his eyes slightly. Although his face was pale, his eyes revealed a hint of determination. He tried to sit up. Although his body was a little weak, his demeanor remained calm and composed. "Mingjie, things are getting more and more complicated. You have to be careful. The intentions of the shadows are not simple. We must find key evidence to reveal their true purpose."

Xu Mingjie nodded, and his respect for his master became even stronger. He knew that his master's wisdom and experience were valuable resources for him to solve problems. Even though his master was injured and lying in bed,

The vendor saw Xu Mingjie looking at the fish and came over enthusiastically. He wiped the water off his hands and said with a smile, "Sir, today's fish is very fresh. It was just caught from the lake. What kind of fish do you want to buy?"

Xu Mingjie raised his head and responded with a smile: "I want to buy a fresh fish, preferably the kind that can be used to make soup."

The vendor nodded, quickly picked out a lively fish, and put it on the scale. "This fish is very good, the meat is tender and suitable for making soup. Would you like to take a look?"

Xu Mingjie leaned over to take a closer look. The fish's eyes were bright and its scales were gleaming with a natural luster. It looked very fresh indeed. He nodded gently: "This is it. Please help me take care of it."

The vendor skillfully prepared the fish and handed it to Xu Mingjie, reminding him: "Cook it as soon as possible when you get home, otherwise the fresh taste will be reduced."

"Thank you." Xu Mingjie took the fish, feeling grateful.

After returning to the courtyard with the fish, Xu Mingjie opened the door and saw that the courtyard was quiet, as if everything had returned to its original calm. He placed the fish on the kitchen counter and thought about the progress of today's investigation. Although he seemed relaxed in the market just now, he was full of anxiety about the progress of the investigation into "Black Snake".

In the kitchen, the stove has been lit and steam is gradually rising from the pot. Xu Mingjie is preparing the ingredients skillfully. He knows that a delicious dinner can not only bring physical satisfaction, but also provide him with a little psychological relaxation during these tense days.

"Master, can you wait a moment? I'll be done soon." He was busy, and his voice came into the room. The door of the master's room was half open. Through the crack of the door, he could see the master lying quietly on the bed, seemingly resting with his eyes slightly closed.

As the aroma of fish soup spread in the kitchen, Xu Mingjie felt a sense of relief. He knew that although the outside world was still full of unknowns and dangers, at least at this moment, he could enjoy simple happiness. Working in the kitchen allowed him to temporarily forget the complex emotions that troubled him.

At this time, the master slowly walked out of the room, and saw Xu Mingjie busying around, and smiled. Although the master still looked a little tired, there was a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Mingjie, your cooking skills are getting better and better." The chef said in a soft tone with a relaxed smile.

Xu Mingjie turned around and looked at the smiling face of his master, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Although he felt a little tired, he was very pleased with the encouragement from his master. "Master, today's fish is very fresh. I specially picked the best one. I hope you like it."

The master nodded and said softly, "Thank you. I am really pleased that you are so attentive. Although we are facing many difficulties now, these little bits of care and efforts are the driving force for us to move forward."

Xu Mingjie was shocked, and his master's words made him feel deeply encouraged. He knew that although the challenges ahead were extremely heavy, his master's support and encouragement were always his greatest motivation.

At dinner time, Xu Mingjie brought out a pot of steaming fish soup. The aroma from the soup filled the entire kitchen with tempting flavors. He poured the soup into a bowl and carefully handed it to the chef.

The chef picked up the bowl, took a sip, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes. "This fish soup is really good and delicious. Mingjie, I can feel your dedication."

Xu Mingjie felt a little relieved when he saw his master's satisfied expression. He knew that although the outside world was still full of dangers and uncertainties, he was able to share a simple dinner with his master in this moment of peace, which was a rare happiness for him.

After dinner, Xu Mingjie chatted with his master for a while, talking about some trivial matters. Although the conversation was relaxed, Xu Mingjie's heart was still full of thoughts and worries about the future. He knew that the next investigation would be more difficult, and he had to work harder to uncover the truth about the "Black Snake" organization.

The courtyard was quiet and peaceful at night, and the moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone slabs in the courtyard, casting mottled shadows. Xu Mingjie lay on the bed, his eyes staring at the darkness outside the window. His mood was not completely relaxed by the warmth of the dinner, but became heavier. His thoughts kept returning to Lou Xiaoe, and her physical condition had become one of his heaviest concerns.

Xu Mingjie has always been troubled by Lou Xiao'e's experience. Her health problems are not only physical, but also psychological. Although Xu Mingjie tried his best to find clues, he knew that simple investigation and deciphering the conspiracy could not solve the actual problems of Lou Xiao'e's body. What she needed was to replenish nutrition and restore her physical strength, which was undoubtedly a long and difficult process for her.

Xu Mingjie decided to go to the market the next day to find some ingredients that could help her recover. He knew that fish soup could help her recover, but it was not enough. Lou Xiao'e needed more nutrition to help her recover quickly. He felt guilty and concerned for Lou Xiao'e, thinking, "I must find the best supplements for her as soon as possible to help her recover."

The next morning, Xu Mingjie got up early and decided to go to the market to buy some nutritious ingredients. His heart was still heavy, but his eyes were shining with determination. He knew that these small cares might not change Lou Xiaoe's condition immediately, but they were the most practical things he could do.

In the market, Xu Mingjie shuttled between the stalls, his eyes full of concentration. He carefully selected each ingredient, and from time to time communicated with the vendors, asking about the nutritional value of various supplements. Whenever he heard useful information, he would carefully remember it in his mind.

After some selection, Xu Mingjie bought some fresh chicken, nourishing wolfberries, and nutritious red dates at the market. He thought that these ingredients could be used to prepare a soup for Lou Xiaoe to help her recover from the disease.