A god-level alchemist, starting by manually crafting forbidden pills.

"Get out of the way! Everyone get out of the way!"

After pausing outside the door for a moment, Luo Fan heard a commotion coming from the direction of East Street.

It was a burly man covered in blood who stumbled and rushed over.

The deep, bone-revealing knife wound on his left shoulder was still bleeding as he passed Luo Fan and rushed straight towards Baicao Pavilion.

"Shopkeeper! Rejuvenation Pill! Give me a Rejuvenation Pill right now! I'm dying!"

He ran until he was out of breath, and once inside, he leaned against the counter, panting heavily.

He kept glancing outside the door, his face full of vigilance, as if someone was chasing him.

Manager Wang recognized the man; he was Zhao Heihu, a rogue cultivator who had previously clashed with the Black Dragon Gang.

"Oh dear, Brother Zhao, your injuries are quite severe."

As he spoke, he glanced at his wound, "Unfortunately, the last pill in the shop has already been sold."

"What?! Shopkeeper, look again, I'll pay double!"

Zhao Heihu's face turned deathly pale, and he stamped his feet in frustration. "Those bastards from the Black Dragon Gang are chasing us!"

He had only found a spiritual herb on the Black Dragon Gang's territory, but he never expected to be discovered.

If they catch up with us, not only will our lives be in danger, but the spiritual herbs will also be stolen!

That gang of bastards only relied on their numbers; they weren't afraid of anyone in a one-on-one fight.

"Zhao Heihu! You can't escape!"

A chilling roar came from outside the door, "You dare steal our Black Dragon Gang's Blood Jade Ginseng? Come out and face your death!"

Seven or eight fierce-looking cultivators blocked the entrance, led by a one-eyed giant.

He carried a large sword on his shoulder, the blade dripping with blood. Behind him, the crowd dispersed, blocking Zhao Heihu's path.

Customers who were originally going to the store to choose pills retreated in panic, instantly clearing a space.

Zhao Heihu rushed out of the shop, looked at the surrounding crowd, and shouted, "Does anyone have a Rejuvenation Pill? Give it to me! I'll pay double the price!"

No one answered.

Who would bring out a life-saving elixir like the Rejuvenation Pill at this time and risk getting into trouble?

The one-eyed giant sneered, "Save your breath. Even if a celestial being were here today, they couldn't save you!"

Despair overwhelmed Zhao Heihu instantly; without any medicine, he couldn't even stop the bleeding.

Not to mention, he managed to carve out a path to survival from those seven or eight menacing Black Dragon Gang members.

His gaze swept across the indifferent or gloating faces of the people around him.

Finally, his gaze settled on Luo Fan, who was closest to him.

This kid was dressed simply, and his cultivation level was only at the first level of Qi Refining. He looked like an inconspicuous rogue cultivator.

but……

It seems he just came out of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion?

"Young man! Do you have a Rejuvenation Pill? Save me! I'm not afraid of death! I just can't die!"

Zhao Heihu lunged at Luo Fan, his bloodshot eyes fixed on him. "If you're willing to help me, my life, Zhao Heihu's life, is yours!"

His words were almost a roar, filled with the desperate madness of a dying man.

Luo Fan was taken aback by his sudden action.

Before he could even speak—

"Hahaha!"

The one-eyed giant and his henchmen burst into laughter.

"Zhao Heihu, are you fucking scared out of your wits?"

A tall, skinny henchman laughed so hard he almost fell over. "Asking for help from a piece of trash at the first level of Qi Refining? What's wrong? Trying to take someone down with you before you die?"

"Exactly! Did you even ask this kid if he could find a single spirit stone on his person?"

Another burly man with a face full of scars, carrying a knife, looked Luo Fan up and down mockingly. "Rejuvenation Pill? Do you even know what a Rejuvenation Pill looks like?"

"Boss, I think this kid's probably in cahoots with Zhao Heihu!"

Someone said in a sinister tone, "Otherwise, why isn't this piece of trash running away? Is he scared out of his wits?"

Upon hearing this, the one-eyed giant's grin widened. He carried his knife and walked toward Luo Fan, his eyes flashing with ferocity.

"Kid, this piece of trash is begging you for help."

He stopped three steps in front of Luo Fan, and lightly tapped Luo Fan's chest with the bloodied tip of his knife. "Want to learn from those who stand up for what's right and help those in need?"

His henchmen behind him let out another strange laugh.

Luo Fan frowned slightly, looking at the blood-stained blade tip so close to him, but said nothing.

"Tsk, got mute?"

Seeing that he remained silent, the one-eyed burly man became even more arrogant, "I'm in a good mood today, so get the hell out of here and don't get in my way, or else..."

With a flick of his wrist, the blade grazed Luo Fan's neck, sending a chill through him.

"After I chop Zhao Heihu up, I wouldn't mind beating up some other blind good-for-nothing to liven things up for the brothers!"

Naked killing intent, mixed with a heavy smell of blood and mockery.

The onlookers held their breath, their gazes towards Luo Fan filled with pity and curiosity, but mostly with indifference as if it were none of their business.

No one would risk offending the infamous Black Dragon Gang for the sake of a stranger who is only at the first level of Qi Refining.

Zhao Heihu's heart sank to the bottom. He looked at Luo Fan, who showed no reaction.

He glanced at the Black Dragon Gang members again, then his gaze finally fell on his bleeding shoulder, and the last glimmer of light in his eyes dimmed.

He released his grip on Luo Fan's sleeve, preparing to fight to the death.

The one-eyed giant's patience was almost exhausted, and he was about to swing his knife to kill Luo Fan first.

Luo Fan, however, made a move.

He ignored the blade that was half an inch away from his neck, his gaze passing over the arrogant one-eyed man, and calmly looked at Zhao Heihu, whose face was ashen.

Under everyone's gaze, he reached into his robes and took out a jade bottle.

"Brother, I do have a Rejuvenation Pill here, but this pill may have some unexpected reactions."

Luo Fan smiled, his voice reaching everyone's ears, "Are you sure you want to?"

As soon as he finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the entrance of Baicao Pavilion.

Everyone was stunned, including Zhao Heihu, who had already gripped his short knife, ready to fight to the death, and the one-eyed giant who was grinning and preparing to swing his knife.

"I want it! I want it! No matter what the reaction is, as long as it heals my wounds, I want it!"

For Zhao Heihu, he had no choice.

Without treatment, death is certain; with treatment, there is at least a glimmer of hope to escape.

Luo Fan nodded and poured the pill out of the jade bottle, its refreshing fragrance instantly spreading.

When Manager Wang of Baicao Pavilion saw the pills in Luo Fan's hand, he suddenly gasped.

"This elixir actually possesses a hint of mystical power!"

This is no ordinary top-grade Yellow-rank elixir; it is a spiritual pill that is infinitely close to the Profound-rank!

Who exactly is this kid?

The one-eyed giant felt a chill run down his spine when he saw that Manager Wang's expression was off.

Looking at Luo Fan's pills and noticing his ordinary clothes yet composed demeanor, he couldn't help but feel suspicious.

Could this person be a disciple of some old monster, pretending to be weak while actually being strong?

Such things are quite common in the market.

He dared not act rashly for a moment.

Zhao Heihu didn't care about anything else. He grabbed the pill, didn't even look at it, and swallowed it!

"Young brother, I am deeply grateful! If I survive today, I, Zhao, will surely repay this kindness!"

Once the pill enters the stomach, its medicinal properties dissipate.

The deep, bone-revealing knife wound on his left shoulder stopped bleeding, closed, and healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In just a few breaths, the scab on the wound fell off, leaving only a faint red mark.

"That's it?!"

Zhao Heihu was both surprised and delighted, and he stretched his shoulders.

He had taken the Rejuvenation Pill many times before, but he had never seen such a miraculous effect!

The one-eyed giant's face was gloomy.

He never expected that this poor boy could actually produce such a miraculous medicine.

But the next second—

Zhao Heihu's expression froze.

"Huh? Why does it itch so much?"

He couldn't help but scratch the hemorrhage on his shoulder.

If you don't scratch, it's fine, but once you do, the intense itching instantly spreads throughout your entire body!

From the soles of my feet to my scalp, every inch of my skin is insanely itchy!

"Ugh! It itches! It's so itchy!"

He disregarded his appearance, twisted his body in place, and rushed to the stone pillar by the door.

Friction! Friction! Friction like crazy!

"That feels good! Right here! Wait! It's still itchy! It itches!"

He rubbed against her while letting out strange moans, which stunned everyone.

After a brief silence.

The one-eyed giant was the first to burst out laughing, laughing so hard that tears streamed down his face!

"Hahaha! Zhao Heihu, what the hell are you eating?"

His henchmen behind him burst into laughter, "This isn't a rejuvenating elixir, it's an aphrodisiac!"

Manager Wang stroked his goatee, his brow furrowed, and muttered to himself.

"How strange! How could a pill of such quality have such a ridiculous flaw?"

At this point, the one-eyed giant had finished laughing.

He pointed his knife at Luo Fan, "Brothers, get him! Cut down this meddlesome brat first!"

Two henchmen grinned maliciously and pounced on Luo Fan's face with their broadswords!

A matter of life and death!

The blade was three feet, two feet, and one foot away from Luo Fan!

Luo Fan's spiritual energy quietly circulated within his body.

"Watch out, little brother!!"

When Zhao Heihu saw the blade slashing towards Luo Fan, only one thought occupied his mind.

"He gave me the elixir; he can't die!"

His body moved faster than his mind, rushing in front of Luo Fan and taking the blow head-on with his back!

"clang--!!!"

The deafening clang of metal striking metal made everyone's eardrums ache.

The expected scene of blood and gore did not occur.

on the contrary--

"ah--!!!"

The henchman with the knife screamed and flew backward, crashing hard into the wall of the shop across the street!

The broadsword in his hand clattered to the ground, his tiger's mouth split open, and blood flowed freely.

And Zhao Heihu...

He touched his back, looking completely bewildered.

It doesn't hurt.

It doesn't hurt at all.

Even the clothes weren't torn.

"What's going on?!"

The one-eyed man stared wide-eyed.

Another henchman, refusing to believe it, roared and swung his sword down again!

"Bang!"

This time he flew even further, crashing into three stalls and collapsing to the ground, vomiting blood.

The room was deathly silent.

Everyone, including Manager Wang and Luo Fan, was stunned.

Zhao Heihu looked down at his unharmed back, then at his two henchmen lying on the ground howling in pain, and a sudden idea flashed in his mind.

"Could it be?"

He suddenly looked up at the one-eyed giant, his eyes gleaming with excited red light.

"Come on! Keep hacking at me! Hack me harder!"

The one-eyed giant's face turned ashen.

"Playing tricks! Attack him! Slash him to death!"

The remaining five or six henchmen rushed forward, and in a flash of swords, they overwhelmed Zhao Heihu.

"Bang bang bang bang——!!"

A series of muffled thuds.

Then--

"Aaaaaah!! My arm!"

"My leg is broken!"

"Help! Stop hitting me! Stop hitting me!"

The henchmen clutched their arms and legs, groaning as they collapsed to the ground.

They inexplicably developed bruises and swelling, as if they were the ones who had been beaten!

Zhao Heihu stood in the center, his clothes were tattered, but he was unharmed.

He twisted his neck, making a cracking sound.

"Awesome! That's fucking awesome!"

The one-eyed man was completely dumbfounded.

He stared intently at Zhao Heihu, then glanced at his men screaming in agony on the ground, his throat dry.

"Sorcery! This is sorcery!"

Zhao Heihu laughed loudly, pointing at the one-eyed giant, "Come on! Your turn! Put in some effort, don't disappoint me!"

Enraged, the one-eyed giant roared and unleashed his full power, slashing down with his broadsword!

"Die, you son of a bitch!!"

Zhao Heihu neither dodged nor avoided the blade; in fact, he even straightened his chest to meet it head-on.

"clang--!!!"

A deafening explosion.

The one-eyed giant flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the stone wall across the street.

"puff!"

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, several of his ribs were broken, and his broadsword fell from his hand, landing three zhang away.

Zhao Heihu patted his chest and grinned.

"this one?"

He walked up to his henchmen and yelled, "You scumbags dare to bully me!"

Snapped!

clap clap clap!

He raised his hand and slapped those people hard across the face.

The men screamed in agony, clear handprints appearing on their faces, and half of their faces quickly swelled up.

They were writhing on the ground in pain, some had broken teeth, and some had mouths full of blood.

There was complete silence in front of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.

The crowd, who had been laughing and joking just moments before, now wore expressions of pure terror.

"This is bizarre! This pill is incredibly strange!"

Someone said in a trembling voice.

The one-eyed giant struggled to his feet, looked at Zhao Heihu, and then at Luo Fan.

Luo Fan stood still, his expression calm, as if he had expected all of this.

The one-eyed man felt a chill run down his spine.

Just who is this kid?

They were able to produce such an evil elixir, and even turn Zhao Heihu into an invulnerable monster.

"Retreat! Retreat now!"

He roared the order, and his men scrambled and crawled, supporting each other as they fled in a disheveled state.

After escaping for more than ten feet, the one-eyed giant turned back and stared at Luo Fan, gritting his teeth.

"Kid, I'll remember you!"

"The Black Dragon Gang will not let you get away with this!"

After uttering those harsh words, they turned and ran, disappearing around the street corner.

Zhao Heihu breathed a sigh of relief, and the intense itching on his body gradually subsided.

He walked up to Luo Fan and bowed deeply.

"Young brother, if it weren't for you, I, Zhao, would already be a dead man under your blade."

He paused, then lowered his voice: "Do you have any more of these pills?"

It heals quickly, makes you invulnerable to blades and bullets, and can even reflect damage—it's practically a life-saving elixir!