I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 365: Then demonstrate your medical skills first.

The mad monk's eyes were bloodshot, his jaw was clenched, and the joints of his hands were white from excessive force. He was immersed in extreme pain and anger.

Fang Xiaoxiao listened in astonishment, her face pale, her lips trembling slightly, her eyes filled with shock and pity.

She unconsciously clenched her fists, her body trembling slightly with anger.

Pei Yan's face was solemn, and his clenched teeth revealed his inner anger.

"I've been searching for him for so long, and I never expected to run into you here. Please, I beg you, you must help me catch him and make him pay for his evil deeds!"

As the mad monk spoke, he knelt heavily on the ground with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly to Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan, his forehead hitting the ground with a dull thud.

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly bent down to help the mad monk up, and said firmly, "Don't worry, we will definitely catch the mad monk, get justice for your parents, and rid the innocent people of this scourge!"

Pei Yan nodded heavily and said, "Come with us first, and we'll discuss this further together."

So they led the mad monk to a dilapidated temple.

Inside the temple, the cold wind howled and whistled, adding to the desolate and mournful atmosphere.

The mad monk sat listlessly in the corner, his eyes vacant and unfocused, muttering to himself repeatedly, "Beast, beast..."

Looking at the mad monk's appearance, Fang Xiaoxiao felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on her heart, making her feel extremely heavy.

Pei Yan paced back and forth, his brows furrowed, deep in thought about his next course of action.

After a long while, the mad monk suddenly seemed to have his deepest wounds touched. He stood up abruptly and roared hysterically, "I must kill him with my own hands, even if it means mutual destruction, I will never back down!"

His voice echoed in the empty, dilapidated temple, filled with endless grief, indignation, and despair.

Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward, gently pressed the mad monk's shoulder, and comforted him, "We will find a way, and we will definitely make sure that the mad monk receives the punishment he deserves."

The mad monk raised his head, looked at Fang Xiaoxiao, and a faint glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes: "Really? You can really help me get revenge?"

Fang Xiaoxiao nodded, her gaze firm and resolute: "Trust us."

At this moment, the sky outside the dilapidated temple was completely shrouded in darkness, as if it too was mourning this tragic story.

The three of them endured a long and cold night in the dilapidated temple, and the next morning they set off for Dianchi County.

Despite the bright sunshine along the way, it couldn't dispel the gloom in Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan's hearts. The mad monk remained as taciturn and preoccupied as ever.

Upon entering Dianchi County, the bustling streets and crowds brought them no joy whatsoever.

Fang Xiaoxiao was focused on finding a comfortable place for everyone to stay, so she led the mad monk and Pei Yan straight to a rather respectable-looking inn.

After settling everyone in, Fang Xiaoxiao lay wearily on the couch, thinking that she could finally have a moment of peace.

However, the next morning, when she woke up and instinctively reached for her waist, her heart sank into an ice cellar.

The place where travel expenses were originally stored was now empty.

"My travel expenses!" Fang Xiaoxiao exclaimed, her voice filled with panic and anger.

Hearing the exclamation, Pei Yan from the next room rushed over and checked his belongings. His expression changed drastically: "My travel money is gone too!"

Both of their eyes turned to the mad monk, their gazes filled with both doubt and eager anticipation.

Seeing this, the mad monk spread his hands and muttered, "Amitabha, this humble monk knows nothing." His seemingly innocent appearance only made him seem more suspicious.

Fang Xiaoxin was burning with anger, wishing she could rush up and grab the mad monk to demand an explanation, but she knew that getting angry would be useless at this moment, so she could only suppress her anger.

"Forget it, we've already lost our money, getting angry won't help. The most important thing now is to find a way to make money, and then plan for the future." Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

Pei Yan frowned and said, "That's the only way."

Therefore, Fang Xiaoxiao decided to apply for a job at the clinic in hopes of earning some money.

She first went to a clinic called "Huichuntang". Inside, the air was filled with the aroma of medicine, and several doctors were busy treating patients. Fang Xiaoxiao cautiously approached the shopkeeper, gave a slight curtsy, and said, "Shopkeeper, I have some medical knowledge. I wonder if your clinic is short-staffed?"

The shopkeeper looked up, sized Fang Xiaoxiao up and down, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes, and said coldly, "A woman dares to apply for a job? Our clinic doesn't hire women."

Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip and said, "Shopkeeper, although I dare not claim to have superb medical skills, I can still help patients solve their problems. I hope you can give me a chance."

The shopkeeper waved his hand impatiently: "Go away, go away, don't delay my business."

Helpless, Fang Xiaoxiao had no choice but to turn and leave. She was filled with disappointment and grievance, yet she had no choice but to continue searching for the next place.

Next, she went to "Jishetang". As soon as she entered, before she could even speak, the manager said, "Women practicing medicine, unheard of, we don't need that."

Fang Xiaoxiao's heart sank little by little, but she still refused to give up and continued, "Shopkeeper, I..."

"No need for further words, hurry up and go!" The shopkeeper interrupted her without any mercy.

Fang Xiaoxiao was turned away by several more clinics, each time refused entry because she was a woman. Walking down the street, watching the crowds go by, she felt a deep sense of despair.

At this moment, she was penniless, had no relatives or friends, and didn't know where to go or what to do.

"Is there really no way out?" Fang Xiaoxiao murmured to herself, her eyes reddening.

Just when she was feeling disheartened, she saw a somewhat dilapidated-looking clinic in a secluded alley. The clinic's signboard was faded, and there weren't many patients at the door.

Fang Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered up the courage to go in.

The clinic was filled with a faint scent of herbs. Behind the counter sat a woman of similar age, her face veiled, obscuring her features except for a pair of bright, expressive eyes that gave her an air of mystery.

Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said politely, "Miss, is your clinic hiring?"

The woman looked up at her and replied in a cool voice, "It is a confession, but..."

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Miss, my medical skills are quite good. Could you give me a chance?"

The woman was silent for a moment, then said, "Then demonstrate your medical skills first."

Fang Xiaoxin was secretly delighted, feeling that there might be hope.