Open a Clinic to Cultivate Myself Chapter 318 A Conversation Between Wife and Concubine

Ning Tao stood on the soft grass patch of the newly constructed soccer field. He watched the two women under the Banyan tree anxiously.

Jiang Hao wanted to come and meet Qing Zhui. There was no way for him to stop her.

Jiang Hao and Qing Zhui met at Sunshine Orphanage. He could not hear what they were talking about, because once the two women started conversing, Jiang Hao had chased him off, not letting him stay around.

Had they reached the consensus of serving the same husband?

Or would they be fighting to death over sole and exclusive ownership?

Was it a clash of ice and fire or the battle of sword and spear?

Ning Tao had no clue at all. He looked at Jiang Hao and Qing Zhui, who were standing under the Banyan tree, and realized that the two women were not quarreling. It even seemed like they were talking rather harmoniously. Yet it was because of that that he was perplexed. It did not make sense. Jiang Hao's temper was so abrasive. How could she not end up quarreling with Qing Zhui?

A Native Field Dog ran over. Its furry tail was wagging in seeming enthusiasm.

Ning Tao revealed a smile. “Celestial Howling, I'll give you an important task.”

Howling Celestial Dog, which had just approached Ning Tao, got excited and immediately stood up. “Father, who do you want me to bite?”

Ning Tao said, “Don't bite people for no reason. I want you to eavesdrop on Mistress Qing and Mistress Jiang's conversation, then tell me what they're talking about.”

Howling Celestial Dog glanced at Ning Tao then shook its dog head.

Ning Tao was stunned. “What's the meaning of this?”

Howling Celestial Dog said with a grudgeful expression. “I'll be beaten… The new Mistress Jiang is very fierce.”

No longer having any trustworthy milk nowadays could be overlooked. But could a dog raised personally no longer be relied on as well?

Ning Tao glared at Howling Celestial Dog. “Then are you not afraid of me beating you up?”

“If you don't tell the two mistresses that I have eavesdropped on them, then I'll tell you what they're talking about.” Howling Celestial Dog appeared to be wary.

This was the epitome of a dog turning into an intelligent spirit. It was worried that Ning Tao would spill the secret, so it had asked for a guarantee in advance. Yet it could not be blamed. After all, what secrets were women not able to uncover as long as they sweet-talked their husband?

Ning Tao smiled wryly. “All right, I promise. I'll definitely not tell them that you've eavesdropped on them. Now can you get to work and tell me what they're talking about?”

Howling Celestial Dog stuck its ears upwards. A voice imitating a woman came out of its dog mouth. “Would periods still come on time too after becoming a demon?”

Ning Tao's jaw dropped so far down to the ground that it had hit his feet. His feet did not hurt but his head did.

“These are Mistress Qing's words.” Howling Celestial Dog imitated Qing Zhui's voice, saying, “Of course they do. They come on time every month for me.”

“What are the advantages and disadvantages after becoming a demon?”

“The disadvantage is that it would be harder to get along with ordinary people, always finding them to be immature and full of themselves. The benefit is that you can live for a very long time, I guess. If you start cultivating, you'll grow older as your demonic spiritual power grows stronger. I'm already 300 years old, but see, I don't even have a single strand of grey hair. Don't tell Brother Ning this secret.”

Ning Tao found it amusing, yet somehow he was unable to laugh. He had thought that the two women's meeting would be a chaotic fight. Even if they had not quarreled, they would be talking about the issue of “ownership”. But little did he expect that they would start talking about periods and the pros and cons of being a demon.

“What is happening!”

Howling Celestial Dog continued imitating Qing Zhui's and Jiang Hao's voices.

“What demon are you?”

“I'm a snake demon.”

“Then what demon am I?”

“You are most probably a new demon, which is different from an inborn demon like me.”

“How different?”

“Inborn demons have demon bones but new demons don't.”

“Where is your demon bone? May I take a look at it?”

“It's beside the tailbone. If it weren't for Brother Ning curing my demon bone back then, I'm afraid I would have been dead. We have a tradition that if any human touches our demon bone, then we will have to become their demon slave and the person will become a demon master.” Under the Banyan tree, Qing Zhui lifted her butt, as if it would be any more convenient for Jiang Hao to touch her demon bone.

Yet Jiang Hao did not reach over to touch her. “No, no, I can't touch it. Wouldn't I become your demon master if I do?”

“It's not that ridiculous. I meant to be in direct contact with the demon bone. It doesn't count to be touching it through the skin and flesh. So, it is very difficult for a person to actually become the demon master of an inborn demon, unless that demon was left with no other choice, or they were willing to become their demon slave,” Qing Zhui said.

Jiang Hao then reached over to touch it. “There's a bone indeed. It feels like a seahorse.”

“That's my demon bone.”

“Do you know any magic arts?”

“I don't. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth has already vanished. The demons and practitioners nowadays can barely use any magic arts, but Brother Ning can. But his path of cultivation is different from the rest of us. I can never imitate what he is doing, and I'm sure you can't either. Anyway, I can help you look for something that demons can learn.”

“Then I'll have to thank you.”

“Why are you being so courteous? We are sisters. After you and Brother Ning get married, we will be family.”

“You… you don't mind that I'm getting married to him?”

“Why should I mind? I wish that you two could get married soon so that I can truly become a concubine.”

Jiang Hao shut her mouth and averted Qing Zhui's gaze. Qing Zhui might not care, and that was because she was a demon over 300 years old. She had accepted polygamy for about 200 to 300 years while only being exposed to monogamy for a few decades. But Jiang Hao could not. Jiang Hao was born into and lived her whole life in the monogamous contemporary society. How could she accept a thing such as sharing her lover with another woman?

Jiang Hao became silent, and Howling Celestial Dog stopped translating.

Ning Tao had finally heard Jiang Hao and Qing Zhui discussed “the topic”, but he was still clueless. Qing Zhui was certainly fine, but Jiang Hao's silence had added an element of uncertainty to their “future”.

At that moment, Jiang Hao was walking toward Ning Tao, while Qing Zhui followed behind.

“Father, I'll leave first. Look for me if you need anything.” Before Ning Tao could reply, Howling Celestial Dog had escaped instantly.

Ning Tao sighed, then approached Jiang Hao and Qing Zhui. He forced a smile and said, “Hao, Qing Zhui, what have you been talking about?”

Qing Zhui was full of smiles and said affectionately, “We've been talking about you. When are you and Sister Jiang getting married?”

Jiang Hao could not hold back her glance at Qing Zhui. Being referred to as an older sister by a 300-year-old demon was quite strange. However, she also figured that there was nothing wrong with such a way of addressing her based on their relationship.

Ning Tao did not expect Qing Zhui to be so direct and instantly grew anxious, because he still did not know Jiang Hao's attitude.

Jiang Hao looked at Ning Tao's gaze and moved to his side. “Do you want us both? That's impossible. Between her and me, you can only choose one. I'll give you some time. You choose.”

A wry smile appeared on Ning Tao's lips. This outcome was actually within his expectations. He was somewhat disappointed but he had to face it upfront. Actually, this was also good, at least he did not have to be involved in a pointless saga of jealousy between the two women. Regarding the issue of choosing one from these two, he would not choose. He would never choose for the rest of his life. Whoever could stick with him for the longest would get to be with him.

Bai Jing and Yin Molan had returned before dinner as well. Bai Jing and Yin Molan were not as affectionate toward Jiang Hao as Qing Zhui was, especially Bai Jing. She seemed to be a little unhappy but nobody could tell why she was unhappy.

After dinner, Ning Tao was chatting for a while with Su Ya and Ge Ming, then brought Qing Zhui, Jiang Hao, Bai Jing, and Yin Molan, as well as Howling Celestial Dog, back through the convenient door to the Sky Clinic located in the capital city.

After the clinic's relocation this time, he certainly had to take his company of demons for a “recon” to familiarize them with the place.

Qing Zhui was still in pain, and Ning Tao carried her out of the clinic.

“What happened to her?” Jiang Hao said anxiously as she followed out the door.

Bai Jing's tone of voice was a little odd. “Oh, her. For the sake of helping my brother-in-law pay for the clinic's monthly rent, my sister had to shoulder a huge amount of sins to help her man earn treatment fees. She would end up in deadly pain every time she enters the clinic. She had sacrificed so much but got nothing in return. Some people give nothing but get the best spot.”

How would Jiang Hao not have picked up the underlying meaning of Bai Jing's words? But she did not argue with Bai Jing, directly approaching Ning Tao and Qing Zhui. She looked at the pale and frail Qing Zhui, who was shivering in Ning Tao's arms. This time, she did not feel jealous at all, but rather, felt pity and affection for Qing Zhui.

After a few minutes, Qing Zhui had recovered. Ning Tao placed her down, and she proclaimed, “I'm fine now. As usual, we'll rent a house in the vicinity.”

Jiang Hao said, “I know where rentals are available in the vicinity.”

Qing Zhui hooked onto Jiang Hao's arm affectionately, smiling as she said, “Oh great, then let's go together. We have to rent a big one. Otherwise, it won't be able to house so many people.”

“And dog,” Howling Celestial Dog added.

Qing Zhui pet Howling Celestial Dog's head. “Won't forget you.”

Bai Jing said, “Just rent a courtyard house. I want to stay too.”

Ning Tao said, “Aren't you busy with the company?”

Bai Jing said, “The company will be wherever I am. There isn't even an employee in the company. Do you want me to stay in Shan City all alone?”

Ning Tao said, “Sure, let's rent a courtyard house then. There are many courtyard houses nearby. Let's go take a look. If the price is suitable then let's rent it.”

Bai Jing said, “Money is not an issue. I've already received an order from the United States. Once the brand is out there, the Shenzhou Charity Company will be a pot of gold.”

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Ning Tao suddenly thought of someone: Joanna.

“Ring, ring…”

Ning Tao's cellphone suddenly rang. He took out his phone and took a look at the incoming call prompt. There was suddenly a sense of speaking of the devil.

It was Joanna calling. “Tao, I've already placed the paper where you've asked me to. Other than that, I have good news for you. My friend wants to meet you. When are you free?”

Ning Tao fell silent for a moment before speaking. “Tomorrow will do.”

Going to the United States was just a transit to another place, which was to bring Hanks' wife, Maria, to Italy to search for the clue of the other bone.

Chapter end