Practice starts with skill points.

Chapter 44 Forced Buying and Selling
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Host: Zhong Lin

Skills: Archery (max level), Locust Stone (max level), 3D Painting (max level), Calligraphy (max level), Cooking (max level), Iron Mountain Skill (max level), Instant Kill (max level), Black Tiger Fist (max level), Willow Catkins (max level), Wind-Breaking Blade Skill (max level), Medicine (max level), Pharmacy (max level), Iron Sand Palm (max level), Rolling Stone Fist (max level)
Skill Points: ∞
Zhong Lin took a look at the system panel, which showed an additional set of boxing and palm techniques, both of which he had learned in the government office.

It’s not a big deal anyway, it’s always good to have more skills!
In the past half month, Zhong Lin rarely went out. He practiced at home every day in order to achieve a breakthrough.

The seventh level is called the Bone Tempering Realm. The so-called bone tempering is to temper the bones. The bones seem hard, but they are actually very fragile and need to be tempered from the inside out again and again.

Of course, Zhong Lin's current strength has not yet reached the limit of the Yi Jin realm. Although he has not yet strengthened his bones, his strength is still growing. Zhong Lin estimates that his strength should be about 700 kilograms, which is also due to the "Iron Mountain Kung Fu", a martial art that is more effective in increasing strength.

"It's the beginning of the month again. I wonder if that ghost-faced man will come? I need to buy some bone-strengthening pills from him."

"Refining bones bit by bit by myself is too slow. External assistance is necessary. Otherwise, even with the full-level Iron Mountain Skill, it will take half a year. I don't have that much time."

Zhong Lin's heart was filled with urgency. He had to gain more powerful strength in the shortest possible time so that he could protect his two brothers in the chaotic world.

……

Outside Xu's Medical Clinic.

Huang Sheng was dressed in black shorts, accompanied by two followers, and holding a machete in his hand.

"Master Huang, a rare guest, a rare guest, please come in."

Although Xu Lewu really disliked Huang Sheng, he was living under his rule after all, so he still had to maintain the necessary appearances.

He led Huang Sheng and his two followers into the clinic and ordered the apprentice to bring chairs.

"Master Huang, this is this month's allowance, please keep it."

After cooperating with Zhong Lin, Xu Lewu made a lot of money and no longer valued the fifteen large coins, so he handed them over very readily.

Huang Sheng weighed the fifteen large coins in his hand and said with satisfaction, "Old Xu, you are still straightforward. Unlike those cheap bones, they always feel that the knife in my hand is not sharp."

"Looking at what you said, Master Huang, we can't really blame them. Life in this world isn't easy these days."

"If it's not easy for them, then it's easy for me?" Huang Sheng snorted coldly. "To be honest, I've been having some troubles lately. The gang suddenly assigned us a task these past two days, asking us to find supplies. Don't you think this is difficult?"

Although Xu Lewu was a little confused as to why Huang Sheng said this to him, he still agreed and said, "It is a bit difficult."

"Right! It's not easy for everyone, but the due fees still need to be paid. However, Doctor Xu, you can still help me with this matter."

"I?"

Xu Lewu felt nervous. Even "Doctor Xu" was called. He was afraid that it was just a visit from a rat to a chicken with ulterior motives.

Huang Sheng said with a smile, "Doctor Xu, I heard you stockpiled some medicinal herbs a while ago. It just so happens that you have what I'm looking for. I won't let you suffer a loss, so I'll buy them at the original price. How about it?"

Xu Lewu was instantly furious, damn, he was waiting for me here!

Buy it at the original price?

I bother!

Everyone knew that the prices of various commodities in Heishan County were extremely high, with food and medicinal herbs rising the fastest. Herbs, in particular, had become a scarce commodity, fluctuating in price daily, to the point where they were practically unavailable. If I were to sell this batch of herbs now, I'd be vying for them even at triple or quadruple their value. If I made this "Eight Treasures Blood-Nourishing Soup," the price would multiply even further.

You, on the other hand, are asking for the original price back with nothing in your hand. What a joke.

"Master Huang, I don't plan to sell these medicinal herbs." Xu Lewu shook his head and said.

"is it?"

The smile on Huang Sheng's face suddenly turned cold, and he said with a forced smile: "Old Xu, you are unwilling to help! I usually take care of you in vain. The world is in chaos now. What if a thief breaks into your house one day? What do you think we should do? You are an old man who is not afraid of death, but I remember you still have a grandson. If anything happens to him...tsk tsk."

The raging anger in Xu Lewu's heart was suddenly extinguished by a basin of cold water.

His grandson is his biggest weakness. Ever since his son and daughter-in-law died, his grandson has been his lifeblood. Isn't the reason he cooperates with Zhong Lin also to make some money for his grandson?
Huang Sheng's threatening words hit him right where he felt most.

Huang Sheng slowly stood up and looked down at Xu Lewu, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Old Xu, I advise you to think carefully. The water here is very deep, and I'm afraid you can't hold it."

Xu Lewu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Master Huang, could you allow me to think about this?"

Xu Lewu still didn't want to give up this batch of medicinal materials and wanted to discuss it with Zhong Lin.

"Give you face!"

Huang Sheng showed an impatient look on his face. He had long been dissatisfied with Old Man Xu's repeated rejections of him.

If I give you face, I will call you Doctor Xu. If I don’t give you face, you will be called Old Man Xu.

An old man half buried in the ground still wanted to resist him. Has his dignity become so useless? He dared to challenge an old man?
Huang Sheng's face was cold and hard, and his right hand directly touched the machete placed beside him.

For a moment, the entire air seemed to be stagnant, filled with a solemn atmosphere.

Da da da!
There were footsteps outside the door, and then a tall figure walked in.

It was Zhong Lin who came.

Xu Lewu also seemed to have seen a savior.

Zhong Lin strode in, acting like the host, and sat down on a nearby chair. Gu Suo asked in confusion, "Old Xu, won't you introduce me?"

"This is Master Huang from the Blackwater Gang. He wants to buy our medicinal herbs. I'd like to consider it."

Xu Lewu deliberately emphasized the word "we" when he spoke, and it was unclear whether he was reminding Zhong Lin or putting pressure on Huang Sheng.

"Blackwater Gang!"

Zhong Lin glanced at Huang Sheng and said with a half-smile, "Mr. Huang, right? Since you're interested in my batch of herbs, it's not impossible. I won't cheat you. How about we just pay the market price?"

Huang Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He hadn't expected someone like Cheng Yaojin to show up midway. He said in a cold voice, "It's Painter Zhong in person. I've heard of him for a long time, but I didn't expect Painter Zhong to get involved in the medicinal materials industry."

"It's all about money," Zhong Lin said with a smile. "I also got some information from a few friends in the government office, so I stocked up on some medicinal herbs in advance. Mr. Huang is my first buyer in recent days. He really has good taste."

(End of this chapter)