Chapter 31

Perhaps there was some falsity in the words of this Meng Yishi, but he must have left a bit of truth, right? He came to Tongshan County, maybe really to get specific herbs.

He might have been injured, which is why he was hiding in the Craft Household Office of Tongshan County, using his identity as a pharmacist to find medicine for himself.

"Alright, you old killer, you actually dare to have such thoughts! You, you, Young Master, I think we should directly use the family law and beat him half to death, see if he will hand over the recipe!"

Liang Cai once again displayed his sycophantic spirit, barking orders beside Zhu Lingwu, showing his loyalty in protecting the family's interests.

But Meng Yishi only lowered his head and slowly said, "Young Master, the recipe is in my mind, and I am willing to give it to you, but I also have my pride. I have been in the world for several decades and can endure the family law! Besides, I haven't violated the family rules!"

"How do you know about the World-Transcending Immortal Sect, Meng Yishi? You seem to know a lot more than ordinary people!"

Zhu Lingwu didn't continue on this topic but suddenly asked this question.

Meng Yishi was somewhat surprised by Zhu Lingwu's question, his slightly bowed body trembling slightly, as if he was secretly glancing at Zhu Lingwu.

Zhu Lingwu's two questions made him feel somewhat tongue-tied. Meng Yishi couldn't help but think, this kid, wasn't he supposed to be a bit foolish? Why is he asking such questions? Damn it, could my guess be true?

After a brief pause, Meng Yishi smiled and said, "Hehe, Young Master, this is something I heard while I was in the world. Now that I am with the family, I naturally know that these messages are not false. The old ancestors of the family can perform divine magic, they are all legendary cultivators, right!"

"Hmm, you know quite a bit. Alright, if the ancient recipe you mentioned is really useful, then leaving some for you is not a problem, as long as you are sincere in making medicine for me! Liang Cai, don't talk nonsense, I am not short of this much money! Alright, alright, let's settle it this way. Meng Yishi, the medicinal soup needs herbs. You can either find them in the government warehouse or buy them from the shopkeeper here at Chilong Hall. As long as it's under a thousand gold, I can still make the decision!"

Zhu Lingwu casually agreed to Meng Yishi's request. He hoped the matter would be simple, that this guy just wanted to get some medicine for himself and not because he had discovered something about him.

Then Zhu Lingwu could use his current identity to live a stable life and look for opportunities to cultivate.

"Young Master, even so, we can't let this old killer act recklessly. Who knows what herbs he might ask for, and his medicine might be poisonous! Young Master, let me keep an eye on him!"

Liang Cai still spoke with some reluctance, showing his loyalty to Zhu Lingwu and demonstrating his value.

"Rest assured, Young Master, I am not that kind of person. I just want to use this recipe to alleviate my long-term internal injuries and unblock some acupoints that have been blocked for years. Perhaps it can even improve my internal martial arts, and I can contribute more to the family in the future!"

Meng Yishi seemed very satisfied with Zhu Lingwu's promise, bowing his head and answering, and naturally complimenting him a few more times.

"Alright, Liang Cai, since you are worried, you can help me test the medicine! Meng Yishi, your medicine won't kill anyone, right!"

Zhu Lingwu deliberately teased Liang Cai with these words.

Liang Cai's face changed slightly, his voice trembling, "Alright, alright, Young Master, it is an honor to test the medicine for you, Old Meng, if your medicine poisons me, huff, you won't live long either!"

Meng Yishi had heard Liang Cai's words several times. He straightened his body and looked at Liang Cai with his seemingly turbid eyes, saying casually, "This medicine is quite potent. If you haven't practiced internal martial arts, I'm afraid you won't be able to withstand the medicine's power. But don't worry, it won't kill you, at most you'll be bedridden for a few days!"

"What, Young Master, you can't trust this old killer! He, he must have hidden intentions, deliberately trying to harm me!"

Liang Cai, naturally worried about his own safety, quickly spoke to Zhu Lingwu, hoping to dissuade him from letting Meng Yishi make the medicine.

"Alright, alright, stop it! Meng Yishi, go and prepare the medicine according to the recipe! No need to rush, the two spirit beasts still need some time to be raised!"

Zhu Lingwu turned and walked to the carriage, looking like this Meng Yishi wouldn't have any other excuses to bother him.

"Rest assured, Young Master, even without the spirit beast's blood, this recipe is still effective! I will do my best to prepare the medicinal soup for you!"

Sure enough, Meng Yishi didn't stop Zhu Lingwu from leaving, just bowing and watching him get into the carriage.

Then Liang Cai and the other servants followed around the carriage, escorting Zhu Lingwu back to the county office.

In the shadow beside Meng Yishi, a wandering soul quietly floated out, following the carriage. Meng Yishi slowly straightened his body, his originally turbid eyes flashing with a hint of unusual light.

He seemed to mutter to himself, "Is my guess right or wrong? Hehehe, no matter what, we will know in the future!"

But soon he changed his expression, turned and walked into Chilong Hall, smiling and greeting the shopkeeper, not being shy about immediately requesting some herbs.

The shopkeeper had already heard the conversation between Meng Yishi and Zhu Lingwu. Now he could only patiently help Meng Yishi find the herbs, secretly calculating the cost of this expenditure and preparing to report it to the Zhu family's outer gate chief.

Two months passed, and Zhu Lingwu indeed did not immediately consume the spirit beast's blood. He kept them in the courtyard where he practiced.

The two black bears and the white fox were kept in different places, but they were taken out of their original iron cages and placed in larger ones, allowing them to move around freely.

The two little black bears didn't mind much, eating and drinking, quickly adapting to their new environment. Zhu Lingwu treated them quite well, as only by raising them to be strong would their essence blood become more concentrated, which would be more beneficial to him.

But the white fox initially threw a tantrum, refusing to eat or drink, pretending to be dead...

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