Mountain and River Festival

Chapter 37 Fruit
"What is this?" Shen Tang came closer, very surprised: "I have never seen this thing before, such rich life energy..."

Dugu Qingli looked at it over and over for a while, deep in thought: "If my guess is correct, this might be some kind of demon pill, artificially modified. Although the form and aura have changed, the meaning of belonging to the essence of life is still there and cannot be changed."

Shen Tang was a little surprised: "Is this suitable for refining the pill for Lu Xingzhou's leg?"

Dugu Qingli couldn't understand where this kind of thought process came from, and he just said, "I'm not an alchemist, you can ask him. Not all things with compatible properties are suitable for alchemy. These are two different things. Don't forget the Hanying grass."

Shen Tang choked for a moment and thought: "Was that person from Yama Palace?"

"It's hard to make a definitive judgment without direct contact. I can only say they are somewhat similar."

The two were confused and a little bewildered.

Lu Xingzhou was undoubtedly the judge of Yama Hall, but not all of the people in Yama Hall were his former subordinates; there were also enemies. No one could guess what this person was, and he might not even be from Yama Hall.

It is impossible to tell whether this was intentionally left behind as a gift to Lu Xingzhou, or accidentally lost during the hasty escape. After all, we don't even know whether it is suitable for alchemy.

Shen Tang took the fruit and said, "I'll go ask him."

Dugu Qingli always felt that Shen Tang was looking for an excuse to talk to him... The fruit is clearly in my hand, so why do I need you to push the wheelchair there? Aren't you tired?
Forget it, go if you want, I'm going to practice.

At this time, Lu Xingzhou did not rest. He spread out a piece of manuscript paper and wrote and scribbled, thinking about how to prepare the last batch of medicine for Shen Tang.

Since Butler Huo had already used up a day's supply of medicine, he had to replenish it for Shen Tang. Although Shen Tang no longer needed it that much, it was always good to have a beginning and an end.

He also gained some inspiration from the medicines prepared by Old Butler Huo. If he could refine them well, it would certainly be effective for him, which was very important.

"No matter how hard I think about it, I'm still missing a medicine to help revive flesh and blood. This kind of thing is really hard to find in Xiazhou. But if the requirements are not too high, it's not as limited to a few types as before. The range is much wider. I should be able to find it if I ask someone to look for it in the county..."

An Nuo asked, "Where are the other medicines?"

"Other medicines can be taken directly from Shen Tang's warehouse. If they don't have any, let them buy them."

"So you're just using her warehouse now? This isn't just for her own treatment."

"Why, if you didn't charge her money for the leg treatment, why not just take some herbs?"

"But you retracted your legs."

Shen Tang coughed dryly outside the door. An Nuo hurried out to greet her, pushing her wheelchair like a dog and smiling apologetically: "When did the Sect Master come..."

"Just when you said he retracted his legs." Shen Tang was a little amused: "What's wrong with you being so servile?"

Ah Nuo smiled apologetically: "Now the master is a guest official, and the sect leader is our financial sponsor..."

Shen Tang looked at Lu Xingzhou with a half-smile: "Is this how you define our relationship to your disciple?"

Lu Xingzhou didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I didn't tell her anything."

Anuo's eyes rolled around. It wasn't because of the sponsor, but because this woman might become a stepmother, so she had to curry favor with her.

I heard that if you have a stepmother, you will also have a stepfather...

It was Ah Nuo who saw you sitting on the edge of the cliff looking so pitiful that he asked Master to pull you out...

Shen Tang didn't say anything more and directly took out the fruit: "Is this useful for your alchemy?"

Lu Xingzhou took it and examined it in astonishment, and was shocked. "This... this fruit is not only beneficial for the recovery of flesh and blood, but it also contains very pure energy. It is also an excellent material for refining elixirs to increase cultivation. If this thing is graded, I think it is fourth grade. What kind of fruit is this..."

Shen Tang hesitated for a moment and did not tell Dugu Qingli about his judgment that this thing might be a demon pill. After all, many people are obsessed with mysophobia and refuse to use things related to demons, and Qingli's guess was just a guess, which might not be correct.

He simply asked, "Are you sure it's effective for alchemy?"

"Yes." Lu Xingzhou was extremely surprised. "Not only can I make up for what you're lacking, but I can also heal my own injury. This is more than just healing a broken tendon!"

Shen Tang sighed: "It's good that it works. I'm afraid that my happiness will be in vain."

"But I really don't recognize this thing." Lu Xingzhou looked at the fruit over and over again, sighing. "I've seen many illustrations of strange objects in Yama Palace and thought I had enough knowledge. It seems that learning really never ends. There are so many strange objects in the world, it's really impossible for me to see them all in just a few years. By the way, where did you get this?"

Shen Tang spoke frankly, "Just now, there was a suspected assassin who was stopped by Qingli and I. He lost it while escaping. Qingli and I couldn't tell whether it was left behind intentionally or was truly lost."

Lu Xingzhou thought about it for a while but couldn't figure it out. In fact, he was too lazy to think about it. The surprise of this thing was too strong. "No matter what it is, that's what you got. The financial sponsor's positioning seems to be correct. Look, aren't we being kept by someone..." Shen Tang spat, "So you really are not a good person."

What kind of good person would say such teasing words and touch me more on purpose.

Lu Xingzhou was in a very good mood and said with a smile, "Who told you that the judge of Yama Palace is a good person... You still have a chance to kick me out now, but it may be too late."

Shen Tang rolled his eyes at him and said, "Just prepare the medicine. If you need any other supplements, tell me now and I'll have someone find them."

Lu Xingzhou pondered for a moment and wrote down a list. "This is yours. Prepare it first. Mine is a bit complicated. I need to think about how to combine it with this new herbal ingredient. I'm afraid I'll need to make more than one pill."

Shen Tang took the list and looked at the unprecedented brightness and expectation in Lu Xingzhou's eyes, and his heart couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Ten years of anticipation, truly an obsession. He was able to give the life-saving medicine to Anuo and the tendon-repairing medicine to her, Shen Tang, but in reality, the disappointment and sadness suppressed in his heart was truly inexpressible, but he kept it hidden from his face until this moment when it was fully revealed.

When the two looked at each other, they both recalled the empathy they felt when they first met, and the thought "He and I are similar" that flashed through their minds at that moment.

Until now, both of them have shown hope for improvement.

Anuo sat on the side with his chin in his hand, watching as if he was watching a process of mutual redemption, and sighed secretly in his heart.

"No matter how difficult it is, as long as there is hope, it's good." Shen Tang felt that he had a lot to say, but it was all stuck in his throat and he couldn't say it. In the end, it turned into one sentence: "I'm waiting for you, to stand up together."

"Yes." Lu Xingzhou's eyes sparkled: "I will."

In fact, Shen Tang originally wanted to ask about the next development plan for her business, but she thought that it would be inappropriate to distract Lu Xingzhou at this time, so she said nothing more: "Then you think about it, I will ask someone to collect all the medicinal herbs first."

After a while, all the herbs were found. Shen Tang did not leave for a while, but sat aside and watched Lu Xingzhou pick the herbs.

The requirements for mixing pills differ from those for ordinary prescriptions. Doctors typically prescribe a rough estimate of a certain ingredient, not requiring exact precision. However, with pills, even the slightest error can lead to a failed pill or even a furnace explosion. Learning how to meticulously select the right ingredients without making any mistakes is a required course for every apprentice.

Shen Tang watched with great interest. He had thought that an alchemist of Lu Xingzhou's level would not need to be so cautious about such basic matters, but he was still very attentive and focused. He even took out a magic weapon-level scale and was very careful.

When Bai Chi was hired, everyone saw him making pills. Bai Chi was obviously much more casual about it than Lu Xingzhou, and he often weighed the pills with his hands.

Perhaps this is an important factor that allows Lu Xingzhou's alchemy skills to surpass Bai Chi, who comes from a prominent family.

She left quickly without further ado and called Elder Tang Yunzhong: "Uncle Zhong, what is the current situation of the Danxia Gang?"

Tang Yunzhong said, "Liu Qingcang died in the Huo residence. The Danxia Gang definitely can't survive with Liu Yan'er. Now I hear the Danxia Gang members are talking about it. They say Bai Chi suggested that Liu Yan'er sell the gang and take her back to Fenxiang Tower."

"Then I hope Bai Chi treats Liu Yan'er sincerely, otherwise this girl will have a hard time in the future." Shen Tang sighed: "Although this girl is a little spoiled, she hasn't made any big mistakes."

Tang Yunzhong looked at Shen Tang strangely and said hesitantly, "Sect Master..."

"how?"

"You've become much softer-hearted recently."

"Ah? Really? I kill people without mercy."

Tang Yunzhong lowered his voice and said, "Are you really letting Lu Xingzhou carry out the Sect Master's order? Isn't that too hasty..."

"If you're talking about an assessment, haven't these days been enough...his character has already been proven."

Tang Yunzhong hesitated to speak.

He wasn't talking about these aspects of his character... Honestly, he'd observed Lu Xingzhou and thought he was a good person, the kind who would repay a favor and even double it, no problem. But the question was, had the Sect Master gotten too close to him? After all, you were still a virgin...

But it was really hard to say more, so I could only ask, "If Liu Yan'er really sells the Danxia Gang's assets, should we buy them?"

Shen Tang was a little hesitant.

Putting aside the alchemy industry, which was ruined by Lu Xingzhou, the Danxia Gang originally operated as a drug dealer, cultivating and selling medicinal herbs. The entire Danxia Mountain is a medicinal herb mountain, making it a high-quality industry, and the gang's thugs are also quite capable. In the past, Shen Tang would have bought it without hesitation, but he needed to consult Lu Xingzhou to see if this path was still suitable for his current development plan.

Having something on his mind, he said it directly: "I have already entrusted Lu Xingzhou with the development planning matters. I will ask him about this matter."

Tang Yunzhong finally couldn't help but stamp his feet: "You just left his room, and now you're going back in? You might as well just live there!"

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