The end of one storm is just the beginning of another.
Bai Cang had no intention of giving Jiao Fei any guidance.
He simply turned around, went back into the house, slung the gilded bronze vajra over his shoulder, and hurriedly went out.
"Little Bai, I'm not in a good mood today. I'll start instructing you tomorrow."
As Bai Cang spoke, he looked around, but all he could see was a barely perceptible crack in the ground; there was no trace of the silver notes.
That damned Zhang the Skinflint, he haggles over every hundred taels of silver.
Bai Cang was resentful and hurried towards the pharmacy.
"Please inform Pharmacist Sun that the medicine-testing child, Bai Cang, requests an audience."
Bai Cang was no stranger to the pharmacy, but today he did not go to familiarize himself with the properties of the medicines. Instead, he went to the door of Sun Hongbo, the person in charge of the pharmacy.
When the medicine shop was first established, it was dedicated to serving the three female practitioners of the abbot's practice and was directly led by him.
However, the daily chores at the pharmacy were handled by an old pharmacist.
"Bai Cang? Come in!"
Before the boy could announce it, a sound came from inside the house.
Bai Cang responded and entered the room. Inside the bright room, he saw an elderly man with a ruddy complexion and white hair and beard sitting upright, holding a teacup and looking at him.
It was Sun Hongbo, the manager of the pharmacy.
"Young Bai Cang, having served in the medicine hall for ten days, is willing to serve the temple." Bai Cang bowed deeply.
"Service? You want to try the drug?"
Sun Hongbo raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this, seemingly somewhat surprised.
For those in the Three Yin Temple, testing medicines was a difficult task.
He remembered that not long ago, Zhang Hecai, the handyman, had pleaded with him to give the boy a three-month grace period.
Considering that the pharmacy was newly established, with many complicated matters and no clear rules yet, I went along with it and did them a favor.
I also received a few local specialties from them.
How come this kid has already volunteered to try the drug after only ten days?
Could it be that "Zhang Xiuluo" is worried about the money and wants to back out?
With that in mind, Sun Hongbo immediately added, "I have already promised someone that I will give you a three-month grace period."
"The time hasn't come yet, so just stay put."
There is no way I can get a refund. There is no way I can ever get a refund.
If the other party insists on "breaching the contract," then you'll just have to reluctantly earn another "breach of contract fee."
The medicine shop is backed by the abbot and is related to the abbot's important spiritual practice, so it naturally has a lot of confidence in doing things.
That's how we do things in our pharmacy. Steaming buns? Anyone have a problem with that?
Bai Cang respectfully replied, "This disciple is willing to serve the temple and will not interfere with others."
I really want to improve!
"I see, that's not necessarily a bad thing."
Upon hearing this, Sun Hongbo raised his hand and placed it on Bai Cang's shoulder.
The latter only felt a blur before his eyes, and the other party had already closed in on him.
Then, his whole body ached, and a wisp of pure and domineering true essence invaded his meridians, causing the true qi in his dantian to automatically counterattack.
"Innate True Essence? This old man is actually an Innate Realm expert?"
The thought crossed Bai Cang's mind, and he was immediately alarmed.
Whether they are first-rate or second-rate, all martial artists who cultivate acquired skills cultivate true qi, only differing in its strength.
Only those who have returned to their innate state can refine true essence and possess the foundation for entering the Dao.
True cultivators, on the other hand, refine their magical power, which is incomparable to that of ordinary people.
"Good, good, good, he's a promising talent."
Sun Hongbo swayed and sat back down in the armchair, a smile of appreciation on his face. "If it weren't for the strict rules of the temple, I would really like to take you on as my apprentice and pass on my skills."
"However, since you are so willing to serve the temple, I cannot refuse."
After saying that, Sun Hongbo added, "Don't worry, the temple hasn't been refining any dangerous pills recently. As long as you persevere through three trials, I will take you in as my disciple and let you truly enter the inner sect."
Such a good thing? I never expected such an unexpected bonus!
Bai Cang's mind raced, but his face was full of "surprise." "Disciple Bai Cang thanks Master for his kindness!"
In any case, it's foolish not to take advantage of a good deal; you should accept any benefits offered by others.
This is a powerful innate expert; do you dare refuse his kindness?
As for my adoptive father Zhang He, emmm… let’s not contact him anymore, I’m afraid my teacher will misunderstand.
However, Bai Cang also had a very clear understanding: there is no such thing as a free lunch in the sky, and there will be no pie falling from the sky; what will fall is "Old Eight's Secret Recipe Mini Hamburger".
Sun Hongbo's appreciation for his "martial arts talent" was also based on Bai Cang's foresight in using "Five Ghosts Possession" to consume most of his true energy.
If the other party discovers that he has been promoted to second-rate in just ten days.
That's probably a different story!
"Okay, okay, okay."
Upon seeing this, Sun Hongbo stroked his beard and laughed. Then, with a flick of his finger, a milky-white pill the size of a longan fell into Bai Cang's hand. "This is my newly refined Minor Qi-Nourishing Pill. Consider it a small gift for our first meeting."
"You have served the temple, so we will remember your contribution."
Despite Sun Hongbo's kind words, he is ruthless when it comes to taking action.
And so, the first drug trial mission arrived.
However, Bai Cang did not object: this was something he had been longing for all along.
"Gulp!"
Without hesitation, Bai Cang swallowed the "Minor Qi-Nourishing Pill" in one gulp.
"boom!"
The next moment.
A burst of intense yang energy suddenly exploded from his abdomen.
Then it went straight to his lower abdomen, which made him "respectful"!
For a moment, Bai Cang blushed and could only bend over, clench his legs, and stare intently at the ground.
Otherwise, he was afraid that even "Old Sun" would look handsome to him.
Damn it! The promised "Minor Qi-Nourishing Pill" turned out to be such an improper elixir.
Could it be that this old man really has some wicked intention, wanting to take in a "flute-playing page"?
"How are you? How do you feel?"
Just then.
Sun Hongbo stared intently at Bai Cang, as if observing every subtle change in him.
Meanwhile, he would pull out paper and pen from somewhere and jot down notes from time to time.
"The effects are immediate, the medicine is potent, causing slight swelling and pain, frequent hallucinations, as if it contains aphrodisiac components, and has a slight impact on the mind..."
Bai Cang suppressed the urge to burst and tried to describe his "medication experience" as concisely as possible.
"Is that so? It seems the medicine is still too strong and needs to be reduced a bit. We also need to find a way to remove the heat and dryness..."
Sun Hongbo muttered to himself, constantly scribbling and drawing on the paper.
After a long while, he glanced at Bai Cang, whose face was flushed red, and with a wave of his hand, a stream of true energy suppressed the medicinal properties in his body.
He immediately waved his hand, "Go back first, and come back to try the medicine in ten days."
It truly exposes their ruthlessness, revealing their hypocritical nature of favoring those they employ and discarding those they don't.
Fortunately, Old Deng still had some conscience and helped Bai Cang out of the blue.
Although it wasn't much, Bai Cang knew he couldn't ask for too much.
"May I ask, teacher: Is this Lesser Qi-Nourishing Pill a creation of the Guanzhong Temple?"
Bai Cang did not rush to leave, but instead bowed deeply despite his discomfort.
He didn't want to experience that suffocating discomfort again ten days later.
If an erection lasts too long, it can affect physical development.
"Speak plainly." Sun Hongbo didn't even look up, showing no intention of explaining.
"If it's just for open source, why not use it to make medicinal wine?"
Bai Cang quickly replied, "The pills are expensive, and ordinary people may not be able to afford them."
"If it were medicinal wine, one small Peiyuan Pill could be used to make a large vat of wine."
"Add some highly nourishing herbs like tiger bone, bull penis, old ginseng, and goji berries to the infusion..."
Upon hearing this, Sun Hongbo's eyes lit up!
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