Chapter 53

Returning to the courtyard, Tong'er saw that the bowls and chopsticks on the table were untouched, and she was somewhat lost in thought. It was unclear whether she had misunderstood or had come to terms with it, but she didn't seem as sad as before. Her face was marked with two faint tear trails, her appearance youthful and pure, like a delicate jade maiden, evoking a sense of pity and a desire to protect her.

Xiao Yuanshan had also returned. He had completed the task Feng Jueyu had entrusted to Li Yide and was in a great mood, happily munching on a steamed bun.

Gongyang Yu was closing his eyes to rest, ignoring Feng Jueyu.

After what had happened before, the atmosphere in the courtyard was a bit strange. Feng Jueyu took a closer look at Tong'er again. She had an oval face, baby fat, and cherry lips, with a delicate and frail figure, firm breasts, and a round, plump behind... tsk tsk, she was quite beautiful.

Damn, not enjoying such beauty would be a waste. If Tong'er still has feelings for me in two years, why not take her?

After all, this isn't the same world as before. What's there to fear? Can't I protect her with my abilities?

Feeling quite pleased, Feng Jueyu was pragmatic and forward-thinking. It wasn't the right time to start a family yet, so he decided to think about it later.

He walked to the table and sat down, asking, "How's the situation at Jishi Fang?"

As he spoke, Feng Jueyu placed his hand on Gongyang Yu's wrist, and Gongyang Yu cooperatively placed his wrist on the table.

Xiao Yuanshan replied, "Everything is done. As you instructed, I said I overheard some spies talking by chance, and to get some silver, I asked Grandpa Li to write a few words. The young miss didn't suspect anything and even gave me an additional fifty taels of silver. Tsk tsk, the Shangguan family is really wealthy, easily giving out hundreds of taels of gold. Jishi Fang won't have to worry about money for a while."

Xiao Yuanshan took out the silver and placed it on the table, saying solemnly, "Young Master, I plan to use these fifty taels to recruit a few brothers to join our gang, to help gather information. Yes, starting from the southern part of the city, gradually developing into the largest gang in the south, and then expanding further. I want the entire Tian Nan City to have our people."

"Very good!" Feng Jueyu praised, surprised that the boy had finally come to his senses. He said, "It will definitely be difficult at first. Don't expand blindly. Focus on steady progress. No matter how many people you recruit, remember that quality is more important than quantity. Understand?"

Xiao Yuanshan nodded, "Don't worry, Young Master. I've thought it through. Once the gang is established, you will be our leader."

Feng Jueyu's plan to have Xiao Yuanshan form a gang was naturally for the benefit of Jishi Fang. People like them, without martial arts skills, would only be able to survive in the city. They wouldn't have great abilities, but at least they could protect themselves as long as they didn't provoke powerful enemies.

Moreover, this was the capital of Tian Nan. As long as they didn't overstep, martial arts families wouldn't target them.

Xiao Yuanshan was a smart person and could handle this.

After that, Feng Jueyu stopped guiding Xiao Yuanshan. If he did everything himself, when would the boy grow up?

After discussing this, Feng Jueyu also examined Gongyang Yu's pulse and said, "Old man, your illness isn't hard to treat. Jishi Fang isn't peaceful these days, and I don't have any needles on me. In a few days, I'll help you recover your strength."

Gongyang Yu had been waiting for years, so a few more days didn't matter. He nodded.

"Tong'er, look at this."

Tong'er had been a bit upset about the identity issue, and Feng Jueyu felt a bit guilty. He took out a bottle of first-grade golden wound medicine and shook it in front of her.

Tong'er, supporting her chin, was lost in thought. Seeing the porcelain bottle, she was initially surprised, "Young Master, what is this?"

Feng Jueyu handed the bottle to her and smiled generously, "Open it and see for yourself."

Tong'er took the bottle with a puzzled look, unscrewed the cap, and sniffed it. The familiar scent of golden wound medicine wafted out, "Is this first-grade golden wound medicine?"

Hearing it was first-grade golden wound medicine, Xiao Yuanshan also leaned in, his eyes gleaming with excitement, almost drooling, "Young Master, did you successfully develop this medicine?"

Gongyang Yu, hearing about first-grade golden wound medicine for the first time, squinted and asked, "Golden wound medicine, and it's first-grade?"

"Of course. Young Master's golden wound medicine is much better than what's sold in the market. Young Master, are we going to sell this from now on?" Tong'er said excitedly.

Recently, due to the ghost incident, Jishi Fang's reputation had plummeted. Even though they had reclaimed their ancestral home, the surrounding residents were too afraid to seek medical help. For days, neighbors and villagers had gone to other places for treatment, and even the neighbors on both sides had moved away, avoiding Jishi Fang like the plague. Without business, Jishi Fang was struggling, causing great worry for the Li family.

Golden wound medicine is just that, how much better could it be? Gongyang Yu was skeptical and reached out, "I don't believe it. Let me see."

Tong'er handed the medicine to him, her face beaming with admiration. She looked at Feng Jueyu a few more times, thinking that the golden wound medicine he had formulated before, even though it wasn't perfect, had such good effects. This finished product must be even better. How dare he look down on Young Master, hmpf...

Gongyang Yu lazily took the golden wound medicine. Being a warrior who had lived a life of danger, he was very familiar with medicine. He unscrewed the cap and sniffed it, then, without Xiao Yuanshan noticing, used his fingernail to cut a small wound on Xiao Yuanshan's arm, causing him to flinch in pain.

"Damn, old man, what are you doing?"

Gongyang Yu didn't respond, pressing his hand on Xiao Yuanshan's shoulder like a ghost's claw, saying disdainfully, "What's the fuss about a small cut? I didn't even flinch when I was stabbed thirty-eight times. Sit still."

Xiao Yuanshan gritted his teeth in pain, secretly hating Gongyang Yu. He remembered what Feng Jueyu had said and thought, "Damn, when I get back, I'll put some croton seeds in your food and make you suffer."

Just then, the medicine was sprinkled on the wound. Xiao Yuanshan felt a cool sensation on his arm, and the pain disappeared instantly, making him exclaim in surprise, "Amazing."

Gongyang Yu also saw that the cut on Xiao Yuanshan's arm had stopped bleeding after a few drops. He was stunned, "This medicine... is really effective."

"Not just effective," Feng Jueyu said with a smile, "I can guarantee that, without using precious herbs, no one else can formulate such a good medicine except me."

Turning to Tong'er, who was beaming, he said, "Tong'er, I'll give you the formula. Prepare a batch of herbs. Once the storm at Jishi Fang passes, we'll start formulating it. We need to produce three hundred doses within a month and set a price. Yes, we'll publicize that the Li family has formulated an ancestral recipe. I want Jishi Fang to become famous and be the only pharmacy in Tian Nan City to produce golden wound medicine, taking over their business."

Tong'er and Xiao Yuanshan were overjoyed. As Feng Jueyu said, martial artists made up a large portion of the Tian Nan Empire, and the various gangs were a mix of good and bad. There were countless small and large gangs, and fights often broke out. After a fight, the city's supply of golden wound medicine would run out. If they could sell this, they would make a fortune.

Gongyang Yu was surprised by Feng Jueyu's ambition and said, "Boy, think carefully. If you sell this, the three major medicinal families in Tian Nan won't be able to sell their golden wound medicine. This will make you a target of jealousy. If you anger them, it won't be a joke."

"Of course, I know," Feng Jueyu rolled his eyes, "That's why I need you."

"Damn," Gongyang Yu gasped, "You want me to face all the experts in Tian Nan alone? You're not a good person. Do you know how many experts the three major medicinal families have? Even if I recover to my peak, I might not last long. You're pushing me into a fire. Damn, no, I won't do it. I won't take it. Find someone else."

Gongyang Yu cursed and tried to run away. It was a joke to think he could face the three major medicinal families. He was once a Tian Wu realm expert, but now he couldn't even defeat a Ling Wu realm.

"Stop," Feng Jueyu glared at Gongyang Yu, "Old man, are you so cowardly? What about your Blood Soul Blade? It's not even as good as a butcher's knife."

"Damn," Gongyang Yu angrily turned around, "You're talking without feeling the pain. If you're so capable, come and guard it yourself and see how long you can last."

Feng Jueyu sighed, "Old man, since I dared to bring this out, I wouldn't have done it without a backup plan. Don't worry, you won't be the only one protecting Jishi Fang."

"Who else?" Even Tong'er and Xiao Yuanshan were stunned. The Li family had no background or support. Who else could there be besides Gongyang Yu, who was tricked by Feng Jueyu?

Feng Jueyu looked at the three and smiled, "The Shangguan family. What do you think I went through all the trouble to deliver the letter for?"

Tong'er thought for a moment and suddenly exclaimed, "I know. Young Master first made Jishi Fang indebted to the Shangguan family, and then introduced the first-grade golden wound medicine. Even if the first-grade golden wound medicine takes over the market, at least the Shangguan family, one of the three major medicinal families, won't act against us."

Feng Jueyu nodded with a smile, but his intentions were not just that. He wanted to test Tong'er and asked, "What else?"

Tong'er paused, her thoughts broadening. She smiled and said, "The Shangguan family not acting against us isn't enough. The key is that the Shangguan family is known for their righteousness. If someone wants to harm Jishi Fang, they won't stand by and watch. They will definitely step in to help. At that time, we can share the formula with them and collaborate. Jishi Fang and Huiren Hall working together would mean having Huiren Hall as a backing. With Huiren Hall's name, no one would dare to harm Jishi Fang."

"Exactly," Feng Jueyu slapped his thigh, wishing he could hug and kiss the little girl. She was so smart, even thinking about collaboration. She was truly his little sweetheart.

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