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Chapter 68: Tyrannical Bone-Forging Pill, Breakthrough Imminent
Chapter 68: Tyrannical Bone-Forging Pill, Breakthrough Imminent
Lu Qing and Old Doctor Chen stood in front of the courtyard, watching as the Wei family slowly departed.
After a while, Lu Qing said, "Master, that chief steward of the Wei family is truly formidable."
Lu Qing genuinely admired the chief steward of the Wei family.
When he first saw the young master of the Wei family at the grand gathering, his behavior had led Lu Qing to believe that the Wei family was arrogant and liked to bully others with their influence.
Otherwise, how could their heir have such a personality?
But the chief steward of the Wei family had changed his mind considerably.
No wonder Ma Gu said that the Wei family's influence extended throughout the prefecture and even reached the royal capital.
Just looking at the chief steward's handling of affairs made it clear.
Not to mention the Wei family head who could make him submit.
Perhaps this was what a true aristocratic family should be like.
With such a figure in the mansion, it would be difficult for the Wei family not to develop rapidly.
"To be the chief steward of a prestigious family like the Wei family, he must be an extraordinary person," Old Doctor Chen sighed.
Even he, who had lived for most of his life, rarely met someone like the Wei family's chief steward.
He was upright and honest, and even though he knew that the chief steward was trying to win them over, they couldn't refuse.
"Master, what should we do with all this gold and silver?"
Back in the courtyard, Lu Qing looked at the gold and silver and asked.
The Wei family had promised to give ten thousand taels of silver and one thousand taels of gold, but they didn't bring all of it in cash.
In addition to a large box of silver ingots and a small box of gold ingots, the rest was converted into silver and gold notes and placed in another small box.
However, just these two large boxes of gold and silver were enough to dazzle anyone.
It was a good thing that Old Doctor Chen and Lu Qing were not ordinary people; otherwise, a regular person might have pounced on the sight of so much wealth.
"Let's carry it into the house for now," Old Doctor Chen said, unsure of what else to do with the wealth.
Together, they carried the boxes into a storage room and placed them in a corner.
Lu Qing thought to himself that no one would expect these two boxes, casually placed among other miscellaneous items, to contain such a vast amount of gold and silver.
He casually placed some items on top of the boxes to disguise them and then walked out.
"Qing, I have something important to tell you about the Bone-Forging Pill you have."
After leaving the storage room, the old doctor spoke in a solemn tone.
Lu Qing immediately walked up to his master and listened respectfully.
"The Bone-Forging Pill is indeed a coveted pill for many Bone-Tempering Realm warriors. It can break through the limits of the Bone-Tempering Realm, expanding their foundation and potential."
"However, the pill's effects are quite tyrannical. Even a typical strong Bone-Tempering Realm warrior may not be able to withstand its power."
"Therefore, even when you eventually reach the Bone-Tempering Realm, you must not be hasty in consuming and refining this pill. At the very least, you should wait until you've achieved a certain level of mastery in the Bone-Tempering Realm before attempting to refine it."
"Otherwise, if you consume it too early and your body can't withstand its power, there's a high risk of your bone marrow and blood igniting, leading to death."
Hearing about the dangers of consuming the Bone-Forging Pill, Lu Qing's expression turned grave. "Yes, Master, I will remember your words."
After emphasizing the importance of this matter, the old doctor waved his hand. "Since you understand, you may leave now. You've been busy with the matter of the young master of the Wei family lately, and you must be tired. Take a good rest these next few days, and you don't need to come and help me during this time."
"Ah?"
Lu Qing was taken aback for a moment, but then he noticed the box in his master's hand, and he quickly understood.
His master had just obtained the precious scripture and wanted to seclude himself to study it intently.
Chapter 68: The Bone-Forging Pill's Might, Breakthrough Looming
Lu Qing and Old Doctor Chen stood in front of the courtyard, watching as the Wei family slowly departed.
After they had gone, Lu Qing commented, "Master, that chief steward of the Wei family is truly a force to be reckoned with."
Lu Qing couldn't help but admire the chief steward's skills in handling the situation. When he had first encountered the young master of the Wei family at the grand gathering, his behavior had led Lu Qing to believe that the Wei family was arrogant and loved to throw their weight around. But the chief steward had proven to be a different breed altogether.
No wonder Ma Gu had said that the Wei family's influence extended throughout the prefecture and even reached the royal capital. The chief steward's competence and handling of affairs made that clear. And that was without even mentioning the head of the Wei family, who could make even him submit.
Perhaps this was what a true aristocratic family should look like. With such capable figures in their ranks, it was no wonder that the Wei family was so successful.
"To serve as the chief steward of a prestigious family like the Wei family, one must indeed be an extraordinary person," Old Doctor Chen sighed. Even he, in all his years, had rarely encountered someone like the Wei family's chief steward.
He was upright and honest, and even though Lu Qing knew that the chief steward was trying to win them over, they couldn't help but be impressed.
"Master, what should we do with all this gold and silver?" Lu Qing asked as they returned to the courtyard, glancing at the wealth that had been left behind.
The Wei family had promised ten thousand taels of silver and one thousand taels of gold, but they hadn't brought it all in cash. In addition to a large box of silver ingots and a small box of gold ingots, the rest had been converted into silver and gold notes and placed in another small box.
The two large boxes of precious metals were a dazzling sight. It was a good thing that Old Doctor Chen and Lu Qing were not ordinary people; anyone else might have been tempted to pounce on the fortune.
"Let's bring it inside for now," Old Doctor Chen said, unsure of what else to do with the unexpected windfall. Together, they carried the boxes into a storage room and placed them in a corner.
Lu Qing made a mental note of the location, thinking that no one would expect these two inconspicuous boxes, casually placed among other miscellaneous items, to contain such a vast amount of wealth. He casually placed some items on top of the boxes to disguise them and then walked out.
Old Doctor Chen had something important to discuss with his apprentice. "Qing, there's something you should know about the Bone-Forging Pill in your possession."
Lu Qing listened respectfully as his master spoke in a solemn tone. "The Bone-Forging Pill is highly coveted by many Bone-Tempering Realm warriors. It has the power to break through the limits of the Bone-Tempering Realm, expanding their foundation and potential."
"However, the pill's effects can be quite extreme. Even a strong Bone-Tempering Realm warrior may not be able to withstand its power."
"Therefore, even when you eventually reach the Bone-Tempering Realm, you must not be hasty in consuming and refining this pill. It would be best to wait until you've achieved a certain level of mastery within the Bone-Tempering Realm before attempting to refine it."
"If you consume it too early and your body can't handle its effects, there's a high risk of your bone marrow and blood igniting, which could lead to death."
Hearing about the dangers of the Bone-Forging Pill, Lu Qing's expression turned grave. "I understand, Master. I will keep your words in mind."
Satisfied that Lu Qing grasped the seriousness of the matter, Old Doctor Chen waved his hand. "Now that you know, you may take some time to rest. You've been busy with the young master of the Wei family lately, and you must be tired. Take a few days to relax, and you don't need to assist me during this time."
"Ah?" Lu Qing was taken aback for a moment, but then he noticed the box in his master's hand and quickly understood. His master had just obtained the precious scripture and wanted to seclude himself to study it.
"Of course, Master. I won't disturb your studies," Lu Qing replied respectfully, not wanting to intrude on his master's excitement. He knew that Old Doctor Chen had been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to delve into the ancient medical text.
(End of Chapter)
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