Practice starts with skill points.

Chapter 46 Mr. Du

The Eight Treasures Blood-Replenishing Soup sold very quickly, and the Hemostatic Powder and Wound Medicine sold even faster.

After collecting all the silver and money, Zhong Lin went straight to the stall where the ghost-faced man was.

He was still sitting there in silence, with several porcelain bottles placed in front of him, among which was the "Bone Strengthening Pill" that Zhong Lin had been thinking about.

Just as he was about to take out the silver from his pocket, Zhong Lin suddenly asked again.

“No price increase, right?”

"..."

"That's good. Five bone strengthening pills."

"One hundred and fifty taels of silver."

Zhong Lin handed over the silver without hesitation, but he couldn't hide his heart that felt like it was bleeding.

Putting the porcelain bottle containing five bone-strengthening pills into his arms, Zhong Lin stared at the ghost-faced man.

"No kidding, I'm a peerless alchemy genius. All I need is an opportunity. You teach me how to make the alchemy. Once I learn, I'll be responsible for refining it and you'll be responsible for selling it. We'll split the profits 50-50, or even 30-70. How about that?"

"roll!"

"okay!"

Zhong Lin stood up and retreated without any hesitation, glancing at the sword in his hand subtly.

This ghost-faced man was a ruthless fellow. Just one look from him made Zhong Lin feel as if he had fallen into an icy cave, as if he had met his natural enemy.

Anyone who can give me such a feeling must be at least a mid-level third-grade expert.

"I can't afford to offend you, at least not now. I need to improve my strength quickly. Once I cultivate my Qi and blood, I'll go directly to the county city. With the help of the system, I don't believe I can't learn alchemy. By then, I'll be able to make my own pills."

I touched the porcelain bottle in my arms, and the heartache came over me again.

Zhong Lin did not leave immediately, but walked around the black market. When he came out, he was holding a big rooster and a bag of eggs.

The purchase of grain in the county is limited in quantity and at a limited price. Although Zhong Lin bought a large amount of grain in advance, meat cannot be stored for a long time. Now that he has come across it, of course he has to satisfy his stomach.

"You can save the eggs for Little Stone to eat one every morning. Stew half of the chicken and make spicy chicken with the other half."

Zhong Lin was smiling as he was imagining what to eat when he got home, when suddenly a tall figure blocked his way. It was none other than Yun Ye, the guardian of the black market entrance.

Zhong Lin did not dare to neglect it and bowed and said, "Greetings, Master Yun. What are you doing?"

"Painter Zhong, the young master wants to see you. Please come with me!"

Zhong Lin's pupils shrank. Yun Ye actually called out his name directly. Although he knew it would not be difficult for a businessman to investigate him, after all, the Eight Treasures Blood-Replenishing Soup of Xu's Medical Clinic was quite famous in Heishan County, he did not expect that his identity would be exposed so soon.

Taking a deep breath, Zhong Lin suppressed his inner shock and said respectfully, "Master Yun, the young master you are talking about is..."

"Second Master Du."

It's him!

There are two major families in Heishan County, one with the surname Du and the other with the surname Zhang. Coincidentally, the county lieutenant of Heishan County is surnamed Du, while the other chief clerk in power is surnamed Zhang.

The second young master Du is the second young master of the Du family, but I don’t know why he is looking for me?

"The Second Young Master has invited me, Zhong Lin dare not neglect it, please."

Yun Ye nodded and walked ahead. Zhong Lin followed closely behind, carrying a big rooster and eggs, looking very funny.

As the two men left, the crowd in the black market was talking about it.

"Who is that person? Why is he so worthy of being invited by Master Yun himself?"

"I don't know, but anyone who can be invited by Master Yun personally must not be an ordinary person."

"Nonsense, Master Yun is from the Du family, and he himself is a seventh-grade Bone Tempering Realm expert. Of course, someone who can be personally invited by Master Yun is not an ordinary person." "A bunch of idiots, didn't you recognize that this is the person who sold medicine last time."

"Hiss! It's him! He's not dead?"

Some people recognized Zhong Lin's identity and were horrified. They remembered the two waves of people who had ambushed Zhong Lin last month.

"He's not dead, but Skinny Monkey and Dong Yan are missing. Tsk tsk, another ruthless guy!"

"Hey! Do you think that the medicine he sells has caught the eye of one of the young masters of the Du family?"

"Don't say it, don't say it."

"Hush! Be careful with your words. This matter has nothing to do with us little people."

Zhong Lin followed Yun Ye out of the black market, and after walking around for several miles, they arrived at a secluded courtyard.

The decoration of this courtyard is not gorgeous, but it is arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, which shows that great care has been taken. There is even a stream running through the center of the courtyard. However, due to the drought in recent times, the stream has been cut off from the upper reaches.

"Excuse me, Master Yun, I wonder what the second young master wants to talk to me about?" Zhong Lin asked in a low voice.

"You will know when you go."

Yun Ye looked at Zhong Lin strangely, but didn't say much.

After entering the yard, Yun Ye stopped talking and Zhong Lin also remained quiet. After passing through a bamboo forest, they arrived at the hall.

Before he even got close to Zhong Lin, he could smell the strong aroma of wine and meat, as well as the sounds of women playing and fighting and string music in the room.

There were two maids standing at the door with their bodies bowed. When they saw Yun Ye, they bowed slightly and opened the door.

Inside the house, two rows of twelve smokeless candles lit up the room, and on the wooden floor, seven women in gauze were dancing to the accompaniment of string and bamboo music.

Behind the table in the center of the hall, a twenty-year-old man with a handsome face, a full forehead, dressed in brocade clothes, a jade pendant on his waist, and golden tassels hanging from his waist, was drinking and enjoying singing and dancing.

There were two maids serving on each side of the man. They were only wearing a pink bellyband on their upper body and white underpants on their lower body. They had black hair draped over their shoulders. They had good looks and outstanding looks, and were not inferior to the top courtesan in Nuanxiang Tower.

"This must be Du Chong, the second son of the Du family."

Although Zhong Lin had never seen the third son of the Du family, he had heard of his name and was said to be extremely handsome.

"Sir, Zhong Lin is here." Yun Ye said in a low voice.

Zhong Lin also hurried forward and bowed deeply: "Greetings, Second Young Master."

Du Chong waved his hand, and the singing and dancing in the hall stopped instantly, and the stringed instruments on both sides also stopped.

"Are you Zhong Lin? I didn't expect a painter to be so powerful that he could actually kill Dong Yan."

Zhong Lin took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I don't deserve the Second Young Master's praise. I killed Dong Yan only to protect myself, and I also took advantage of the surprise attack."

Zhong Lin first pointed out that his purpose of killing was to protect himself. After all, he didn't know whether this Second Master Du had any relationship with Dong Yan.

Then he said that he killed people by taking advantage of a sneak attack and reduced his own threat first.

In front of a strong person who can dominate your destiny, the first thing you need to do is to be cautious and know how to respect others.

You can say that Zhong Lin is a coward, but sometimes only by being a little cowardly can you live longer. Those who are not cowardly, unless they are the protagonists, would probably have grass three feet high on their graves.

Du Chong's mouth curled up, and it was obvious that he had seen through Zhong Lin's little thoughts. However, he also liked to see others being cautious in front of him, because this could highlight his superiority.

Like a god, he can control the fate of others with just a wave of his hand.

"You are very good."

"Thank you for the compliment, Second Young Master."

(End of this chapter)