"boom!"

In an instant.

As the Daoist energy rises, countless messages intertwine.

Countless pharmacological knowledge surged and swirled in Bai Cang's mind.

Then it transformed into an indelible memory, deeply imprinted on the depths of his soul.

【The Classic of Materia Medica (Masterful)】

In just a moment, Bai Cang felt as if he had gained decades of experience in pharmacology, treating patients, and preparing medicines.

Countless formulas, combinations of medicinal properties, and principles of mutual generation and restraint can all be grasped in an instant at this moment.

Compared to the "Five Ghosts Secret Records" and the "Great Vajra Pestle," the "Green Bag Medicine Classic" itself does not possess any power, nor does it record any secret methods.

However, it made Bai Cang seem to have been immersed in the path of "pharmacist" for decades.

Moreover, the fact that the secret methods are not recorded does not mean that the "Qing Nang Yao Jing" is useless.

Besides enabling Bai Cang to master pharmacology and medicinal properties, laying a solid foundation for his future studies in medicine making and alchemy, the most useful knowledge for Bai Cang was the dazzling array of prescriptions.

Knowledge is power; this is an unshakeable truth that applies to all the heavens.

While good medicine can cure diseases and save lives, if one's intentions are impure, it can also kill people invisibly.

For example, at this moment, Bai Cang's mind raced, and hundreds of methods for preparing poisons and various incredible methods of poisoning appeared in his mind.

"Master Bai" prides himself on his virtuous character and upright heart.

However, this did not stop him from thinking about how to concoct poison to protect himself.

As long as I don't intentionally harm others, that's the right and proper path.

Have you not heard of the "Martial Saint of Limestone" and the "Immortal Lord of Bewitching Smoke"?

My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are righteous.

It's all the world's fault that I'm being harmed; why is everyone forcing me into this situation?

In addition to poisons, the "Qingnang Yaojing" also records many effective prescriptions.

For example, the formulas for "small health pills" and "large health pills" are clearly found in them.

What does this mean? It's practically an inexhaustible source of wealth!

Only hard work will not be in vain, and no one will be poor, not even a "craftsman".

It wasn't until he mastered the "Qingnang Medicine Classic" that Bai Cang realized just how corrupt the higher-ups at the Sanyin Temple were and how ruthless they were in exploiting them.

Take "Little Health Pills" as an example.

According to the "Qingnang Yaojing" (a classic Chinese medicine text), the cost of a single small health-preserving pill is no more than one qian (a unit of weight) of silver.

However, the "internal price" in the Sanyin Temple was as high as ten taels of silver, and the price for selling to outsiders was even higher, one hundred taels of silver per piece, making a profit of ninety-nine taels with tears in their eyes.

It's like they've welded themselves to the lamppost; even capitalists would weep at that sight.

It was only after mastering the "Qingnang Yaojing" that Bai Cang realized how wasteful and foolish his actions of eating raw medicinal herbs were.

By using appropriate medicinal properties and adjusting them according to the prescription, one can achieve great results with minimal effort.

With a cost of only one tael of silver, one can achieve the effect of ten or even fifty taels of silver.

With the "Qingnang Yaojing" in hand, will he still have to worry about not having enough money to buy medicine in the future?

Some say that robbery is just for fun, and extortion is just a crude method without any skill. The truly ruthless ones are those bastards who control and monopolize the "means of production".

And now, he, "Master Bai," has finally joined the ranks of "bastards."

In an instant, Bai Cang's mind raced, but on the surface, he reacted extremely quickly, immediately bowing down and saying, "This disciple thanks my master for bestowing upon me the Dao."

"From now on, I will follow my mentor and go through fire and water without hesitation."

Although Bai Cang had always addressed him as "teacher," "Master Sun" remained noncommittal and refused to even refer to himself as "teacher."

Now, by bestowing the "Qingnang Medicine Classic," he has finally revealed his intention to take on disciples.

How could Bai Cang not seize the opportunity to strike?

"Don't thank me yet, you have to see if you're cut out for it."

Sun Hongbo finally spoke frankly for once, saying, "I'll only give you half a month. If you can't master the Qingnang Pharmacy Classic and become a qualified pharmacist after half a month, then you should go back to where you came from."

That's why people with innate strength and veteran pharmacists are so difficult to deal with.

If it were "Zhang's father" in this situation, he would probably be slapping his knees and laughing out loud.

My son, please rise. My son, please rise quickly.

The birth of my son was truly a "calamity sent from heaven".

Where would they hold such fancy "tests"?

However, Bai Cang didn't take this "test" to heart.

Knowing everything about the "Qingnang Yaojing"? What if I were to master it directly?

Do you understand the true value of cheaters?

Thinking of this, Bai Cang immediately said respectfully, "This disciple will do his utmost to avoid disappointing my master."

As the saying goes: Be humble in your personal life, but ambitious in your work.

Although he was already confident and full of confidence, Bai Cang did not speak too definitively.

Whether I am disappointed or not is not important; the key is to look at yourself.

Upon hearing this, Sun Hongbo looked at Bai Cang with a half-smile, "It just so happens that the dormitory recently submitted a memorial on the Three Capitals Ceremonial Affairs, saying that the medicine-testing children do not have the title of inner court disciples, but they can enjoy the status of inner court disciples. If the title is not correct, then the words are not proper, which is not in accordance with the rules of the temple."

"Therefore, we have specially invited the medicine-testing children to participate in the inner court's assessment together with the outer court in half a month. Those who fail the assessment will be demoted to mountain patrol guards."

"You should know who this is aimed at, right?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Cang felt a chill run down his spine and was immediately enraged.

So what if I killed a few of your people and robbed you of tens of thousands of taels of silver? Is it really necessary to be so relentless?

How stingy! No wonder you'll never be able to eat four dishes in your entire life!

Bai Cang inwardly cursed, his killing intent blazing fiercely!

Even without Sun Hongbo's explicit reminder, Bai Cang knew without a second thought that this was Chen Xunzhao's doing, clearly aimed at him.

For Bai Cang, Chen Xunzhao was no longer a threat to his life.

However, the other party was the Dormitory Inspector, who naturally held the advantage of "power".

Even if Bai Cang were to be promoted to a true inner court disciple, he would still be subject to constraints and control from various departments and stewards in all aspects.

In short: If a toad crawls on your foot, it will either kill you or disgust you to death.

There's no such thing as being a thief for a thousand days, let alone guarding against thieves for a thousand days.

What? You're saying Bai Cang provoked others first?

Adults only care about their own interests; they don't care about right or wrong.

Especially in places like the Three Yin Temple, principles are the most useless things; physics is the universal law.

In Bai Cang's view: anyone who blocks my path is destined to die!

Sun Hongbo's suggestion was clearly not to have Bai Cang find a way to "turn hostility into friendship".

Instead, he regarded Chen Xunzhao as a "sharpening stone" to test Bai Cang, and made almost no attempt to conceal his intention to "raise Gu".

Filial piety and respect between teachers and students are the practices of orthodox sects, but Heshan Dao, as a major unorthodox sect, is closer to the demonic path in its practices.

It is common for masters to treat their apprentices as "palu" or "consumables," and betraying one's master and ancestors is a traditional skill.

They only care about personal methods and never talk about benevolence, righteousness, or morality.

Thinking of this, Bai Cang lowered his eyes to hide the murderous intent in them, and cupped his hands to Sun Hongbo, saying, "This disciple knows what to do."