After several days had pa.s.sed, Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng became very busy.
First of all, we'll talk about Gu Zuo. The decision he made wasn't just hot air. For example, his thoughts about the Blood Replenishing Pill and so on. In fact, he found a similar medicinal pill among the countless prescriptions. It was called the Snowy Ginseng Pill.
This medicinal pill's main ingredient was a Century Ginseng, which was considered common in this world. Combined with a few other precious medicinal herbs, it could let a person rapidly replenish their blood within dozens of minutes, restoring their qi and blood.
After that, there was Gongyi Tianheng. He had even more things to handle. For example, he had his subordinates of the Tianlong Guard head out and purchase the medicinal herbs for the Ageless Pill. He had them set up a pictorial network in the blackmarket and had them search for several medicinal herbs necessary for the Xiantian Pill, whose existences on the continent were still unknown. Additionally, he opened an exhibition for the low grade Five Essence Pill. But before this, there were still lots of preparations to make.
On this day, Gu Zuo carried two big gourds filled with Snowy Ginseng Pills out of the secret room to give Tianheng in the study.
At this time, Tianheng was listening to Dragon One's report on a key task.
Gu Zuo knocked on the door.
Gongyi Tianheng raised his voice: “Ah Zuo, come right in.”
Gu Zuo opened the door and entered.
Dragon One's report didn't stop: “…The covert actions of the Duanmu Clan and the others have continued and the spies within the Clan have been snooping around. Some secret agents were discovered and immediately turned into contacts…”
Because he hadn't heard what was reported beforehand, Gu Zuo didn't know what happened. He asked: “Big brother, have the other Clans caused some mischief?”
Tianheng listened to his description and couldn't hold back a smile: “While being led by the Helian Clan, the other Clans are trying to find that prescription that let me completely recover. They intend on getting their cut of the profits through internal distribution.”
Gu Zuo frowned: “Before, when I was at a restaurant eating with Dragon Two, I heard about the matter of this prescription spreading around. Big brother, is this very serious?”
Tianheng's expression was calm: “It's not important. Even my parents and close relatives only know that I was cured by that prescription you offered up. They've heard about the prescription's name, but not its contents. The other people in the Clan know even less. What could the secret agents find out?”
He looked at Gu Zuo's still very anxious appearance and beckoned him with his hand.
Gu Zuo walked over.
With a smile on his face, Gongyi Tianheng ruffled his hair [1] and said: “No need to fret. It just so happens that I'll be launching the Five Essence Pill. This thing can be regarded as good publicity.”
Gu Zuo was expressionless: “Big brother already knew about it?”
Tianheng nodded: “The matter of my complete recovery was bound to set off huge waves. It'd actually be strange if the other Clans didn't investigate. Originally, I intended to wait till after I returned from the Azure Dragon Pool to have you set out refining the Five Essence Pill. To my surprise, I haven't even opened my mouth, and Ah Zuo and my heart are already in sync [2].”
Gu Zuo blushed when he heard this.
Just where did he get this big brother who considered things so thoroughly? Gu Zuo just felt that since he had enough medicinal herbs, he could refine them. That's all!
Tianheng saw how embarra.s.sed he was, and didn't go on to make fun of him. He only patiently explained: “The outside world doesn't know whether I used a medicinal decoction or pill. Since the Five Essence Pill has the function of improving the meridians' apt.i.tudes, I can just put those forward. One day when we launch the Ageless Pill or some other medicinal pill…”
Gu Zuo shook the gourd in his hand: “We still have these Snowy Ginseng Pills… It's a blood replenisher.”
Gongyi Tianheng smiled: “Good. Including the Five Essence Pill, the Ageless Pill and this Snowy Ginseng Pill, all of them can be said to have been studied from that ancient prescription. When it comes to external or internal matters, excuses are no longer needed.”
Gu Zuo felt that this made sense, and nodded his head: “Big brother has the final say.”
Tianheng's gaze softened a little: “It's only that I'll need Ah Zuo to keep working hard.”
Gu Zuo shook his head: “As far as I'm concerned, refining medicine is just cultivating. It's not hard work at all. Actually, big brother, you'll need to take lots of Five Essence Pills in the future. It's beneficial for your body.”
Tianheng faintly smiled: “I'll listen to Ah Zuo.”
After the two settled things, Gu Zuo spent the next couple of days continuously refining Qi Generating Pills and Rejuvenation Pills in advance. The rest of the time was used to refine Five Essence Pills and Snowy Ginseng Pills. Naturally, there were only low and mid grade Five Essence Pills, and low, mid, and high grade Snowy Ginseng Pills. As a matter of fact, different grades could receive different levels of pay.
As for Gongyi Tianheng, he immediately dispatched people to add to the promotion of the Snowy Ginseng Pill. In a few days, the best medicine shop under Tianheng's name would unveil the medicinal pill exhibition to the public. What would be displayed were these two kinds of medicinal pills.
Time pa.s.sed very quickly, and the day arrived in the blink of an eye.
Gongyi Tianheng wore sapphire blue robes and the edge of his lips curled into a smile. He looked as stunning and handsome as a jade tree facing the wind.
Gu Zuo had already changed into a neat set of custom clothing. It was only because he still had to conceal his ident.i.ty that when he followed Tianheng out, he didn't act brashly.
The two would be going to watch the crowds.
Dragon One and Dragon Two dressed as bodyguards. Afterwards, a group of four set out.
Destination: The flourishing district of South Street.
Of course, it was a property that belonged exclusively to Gongyi Tianheng, and it was among the best medicine shops around. It was called Medicine of Life. This name definitely wasn't an exaggeration, but there wasn't too much room to push out new medicinal pills inside.
Nothing could be done about it. It wasn't easy to nurture pharmacists. The Gongyi Clan had raised many of them, but there weren't many who had strong capabilities.
Previously, the medicinal pills in Medicine of Life were all refined by three of the Gongyi Clan's pharmacists. Because they were part of the people whom Gongyi Tianheng borrowed from the Clan itself, their medicinal herbs weren't just supplied by Gongyi Tianheng. Thirty percent of the income earned was still given to the Clan, and ten percent to the pharmacists. This was why it was so expensive.
However, just a while ago, Tianheng stopped hiring those three pharmacists and cleared out the medicine shop. Today, it would be launching two new kinds of medicine.
Now was the time one should create quality products. Those seemingly good medicinal pills before, when compared to the new products, seemed somewhat lacking now. One might as well say it was natural selection.
Due to the Gongyi Clan and Gongyi Tianheng's reputations, the invitation cards sent out for the Medicine of Life's medicinal pill exhibition caused many people to all scramble like they were on a wild goose chase. They were all eager to take a look.
The preceding advertis.e.m.e.nts were quite well done. At this time, there was a vast crowd.
Gu Zuo was protected by Tianheng. They entered from another direction to bypa.s.s the throng of people. Standing directly in an overlooked area within Medicine of Life, one could see the entire scene in front, but the people ahead wouldn't necessarily be able to see them.
Dragon One and Dragon Two became even more vigilant and didn't allow anyone to exploit any advantages.
The preceding medicinal pill exhibition was going to start soon.
Those who had invitation cards and whose social statuses carried weight all had seats. The seating was divided into two sides. The frontmost positions were naturally for the younger generations of the four great Clans.
It went without saying that for this kind of spectacle, each Clan dispatched managers competent in business and martial artists specialized in numerous matters. These peripheral younger generations would've been sufficient, but this occasion was quite beyond everyone's expectations. Unexpectedly, the ones who came were those who held positions that were just slightly below the four great young masters.
This certainly gave enough face.
Tianheng softly laughed: “They've come to search behind the scenes.”
Gu Zuo nodded, expressing his understanding.
To speak frankly, it was still because his big brother's face was so big! Having just recovered and suddenly launching new medicines, the other four Clans certainly wouldn't be at ease. How was it okay to not send people with some weight to make careful inquiries?
Following which, the two earnestly watched on.
The show was about to begin.
The one in charge of unveiling the medicinal pills was a subordinate of Gongyi Tianheng, a very capable young manager. He looked at everyone coming together and lightly clapped his hands.
Immediately, two elegant young women, each carrying a covered tray, stood to his left and right.
The young manager smiled, faced everyone, and cupped his fist: “Today, our Medicine of Life has launched new medicines. Many thanks, everyone, for your patronage!”
As his voice fell, the people on either side held smiles on their faces. Their appearances were very friendly and warm.
The young manager cut to the chase and had the woman on the left step forward. He used a hand to remove the red cloth: “First of all, our Medicine of Life would like to present this: A type of blood replenishing panacea. It's called the Snowy Ginseng Pill, and it's divided into three grades.”
After he finished speaking, he revealed three jade boxes on the tray.
The people below clearly saw the distinction through these red, yellow, and white jade boxes.
Obviously, the different grades of the medicinal pill were placed in the sequence of the three small boxes.
The young manager used bamboo chopsticks to grab a light cyan medicinal pill from the leftmost red jade box: “This is the third grade Snowy Ginseng Pill. After a dose, one can replenish their qi and blood in approximately two hours.”
This medicinal pill seemed pure and plump. A mild fragrance a.s.sailed everyone's noses that attracted their adoration.
The guests were suddenly amazed: “It's merely third grade, but it can replenish the qi and blood in two hours?”
Martial artists cultivated for years on end. For the sake of tempering their bodies, there were many times that they had to use up great quant.i.ties of qi and blood. Certainly, one could use the edible flesh of wild beasts to get nourishment, but utilization rates weren't high in the end — Those among them also didn't have pharmacists to turn the essential meats into medicinal cuisine.
The young manager was very pleased with everyone's reactions. He put the medicinal pill back down, and from the second box, the yellow jade box, he took out another medicinal pill: “This is the second grade pill, which will replenish the qi and blood in one hour.”
He intentionally held the pill up high so everyone could see it clearly.
That's right. This Snowy Ginseng Pill had a color and l.u.s.ter that was even deeper than the one before. The pill's body was also very shiny.
One hour! The speed was twice as fast!
This made the guests even more astonished. At the same time, their gazes were closely fixed on the white jade box.
The young manager didn't keep them in suspense as he immediately took out a Snowy Ginseng Pill from there.
Not only did this round's Snowy Ginseng Pill have a color that approached emerald green, the entire medicinal pill was exceptionally plump, such that it resembled a piece of jade. It was extremely beautiful.
He confidently said: “The first grade Snowy Ginseng Pill. Replenishing the qi and blood only requires thirty minutes!”
The packed exhibition was filled with a great clamor.
It only needed thirty minutes. If one sustained injuries and blood loss after training, then it could almost immediately return a life! This was such a scary medicinal pill!
In a split second, the many guests present all set their eyes on this Snowy Ginseng Pill!
There were even some people who impatiently opened their mouths and made a ruckus with their outcries. Even the prices couldn't be taken care of.
The young manager promptly held his hands up in a placating manner: “Everyone! Everyone! Please listen to the price levels!”
Once these words came out, the guests responded by calming down one by one.
Indeed, the price levels were still unknown…
However, the prices definitely weren't expensive. The third grade Snowy Ginseng Pill was only one tael of gold, sharing the same price as the Qi Generating Pill. The second grade was five taels of gold. And the third grade was no less than ten taels of gold.
Although it didn't seem expensive, the consumption would be huge in reality. In that case, it truly wasn't cheap.
Yet, regarding what these guests had to say, the Snowy Ginseng Pill was still worthwhile.
They quickly placed their orders one after the other. Afterwards, they couldn't help their antic.i.p.ation towards the unveiling of the second type of medicinal pill.
Generally speaking, the star of the show was always at the end…
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[1] 呼噜两把 - Thanks to user Charysa for the clarification.
[2] 灵犀 - Ling xi, a rhinoceros horn, which supposedly has telepathic powers.
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