Chapter 107: Father: Son, Mind Your Strength

Chen Yuan came.

He came again.

He came for the Spiritual Artifact; how could he not have his own share? Could it be that this father of his is so unwelcome?

His daughter had one, Shang Hongxue also had one, his wife also had a share; only he himself was left out, isn't that saying his status is far inferior to theirs? No, this cannot be; he wants to go up the mountain to question his son: why not give him a Spiritual Artifact to refine? He supported his son, yet he has paid so much; Longshe Shan could not be what it is today without his indispensable contribution.

As usual, he passed through the Formation, went up the mountain, and then, what did he see?

Shang Hongxue lay limp on the ground, that appearance, was extremely like……

Looking at his son again, with a smug and satisfied expression, the two of them were just like himself and his wife enjoying themselves in the boudoir, exactly the same; Chen Yuan had also fantasized about that day when he would be incredibly awesome, completely conquering his wife, making her submit to him; although that step hasn't been realized yet, he too had dreams.

"This……"

Chen Yuan felt a bit sorry for Shang Hongxue; with her small frame, she couldn't bear this son of his, a true brute, who doesn't know how to pity her at all, treating her as if she were a monster transformed?

Looking at his son's build, then at Shang Hongxue's small build, there is indeed a certain gap between them.

"That son of yours, can you not be so reckless, show a little pity for Hongxue? After all, Hongxue's health isn't good."

"Some things need to be kept under control; you can't be willful, even when it's for fun, you must pay attention to your health."

Chen Chuyang heard this, and realized he had been misunderstood; his father had completely misunderstood him.

Shang Hongxue merely had diarrhea and collapsed after taking the Hundred Herbs Pill; it wasn't that he had done that to her……

He didn't do such a thing, and moreover, Chen Chuyang was not so insane as to treat Hongxue that way.

He knows how to cherish fragrance and jade; how could this be……

This time, even jumping into the Yellow River couldn't wash it clean.

"Father, it's not what you think, I……"

Chen Yuan interrupted him, saying with understanding: "Son, as someone who has been there, I know that once you taste the marrow, you know the flavor; but you must not treat Hongxue so disgracefully."

"From now on, you're not allowed to do this; it's not good, and if your mother knew, she'd surely beat you."

"I didn't." Chen Chuyang explained anxiously.

Seeing his father's smile, he said, "That's enough, no need to explain; his father had completely misunderstood him."

At first, Shang Hongxue didn't understand the meaning of Chen Yuan's words; hearing the two words 'disgraceful', she then imagined something, and her face turned red.

Her face was flushed red, and she dared not meet Chen Yuan's gaze.

She struggled to sit up, wanting to hide her…… situation, but unexpectedly, she couldn't sit up.

She was truly exhausted; the effect of the upgraded Hundred Herbs Pill was too strong.

Her strength was gone.

She needed to rest.

This scene, falling into Chen Yuan's eyes, made him feel even more sorry.

Such a fine young lady, just given to his son like that……

"Come here."

Some words are not suitable to say in front of Hongxue; Chen Yuan took his son aside and sternly warned: "You really can't do this; Hongxue's health is truly poor, not everyone is like you, like an ox, son, you……"

He went on and on, saying much, besides condemnation, still condemnation.

His words were quite stern.

As a father, he had the right to speak this way, and also needed to scold this son.

Other matters can be willful, but this matter alone must not be willful.

Women are made of water, but you must not be too reckless.

Chen Chuyang explained repeatedly, but Father Chen Yuan still wouldn't believe.

Then.

Chen Chuyang gave his father an upgraded Hundred Herbs Pill; after taking it for less than a quarter hour, Father Chen Yuan began to feel its effects.

His body arched, his whole face turned a soy‑purple color.

"Father, there's an outhouse over there."

Then, his father disappeared.

Chen Chuyang then breathed a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from his forehead; his father's scolding was too harsh, the first time it had been so severe.

Shang Hongxue saw Chen Chuyang's appearance and giggled.

"It's not your fault; if you hadn't refused to explain, I wouldn't have been scolded by my father."

Shang Hongxue was very happy, saying: "I also wanted to explain, but Uncle Chen didn't give me a chance to speak."

"Besides, this is what you deserve; who let you concoct this kind of pill, nearly killing me?"

"Eh?" Chen Chuyang embarrassedly rubbed his nose, not knowing how to respond.

The effect of the upgraded Hundred Herbs Pill was indeed stronger than he had anticipated; at the same time, the side effects were also outrageously strong.

Shang Hongxue was nearly ruined; fortunately, Chen Chuyang finally infused her with true qi, letting her catch a breath.

After the impurities were expelled from her body, she was truly exhausted, not wanting to get up, nor to practice sword.

This time, she was truly frightened.

"Next time, can you not have me test the medicine? I might really die."

Shang Hongxue thought for a moment, then said: "How about this: next time, before you refine the pill, tell me in advance, and I'll bring Shang Yue along."

Shang Yue: "……" I thank you, my good older sister.

Chen Chuyang laughed; this is absolutely biological, not adoptive—something you couldn't do otherwise.

"Alright, next time let Shang Yue test the medicine; he's too fat, he needs to lose weight properly."

"Indeed, he's grown up, and it's time for him to stand on his own."

"That's settled then."

"Good."

The two were secretly plotting; they didn't want to be guinea pigs, so they would find someone else.

Shang Yue was obviously the most suitable choice.

After this medicinal trial, Father probably won't eat the pills refined by Chen Chuyang for a long time.

And elder brother Chen Chusheng, after suffering a loss once, has never been seen again.

Younger sister Chen Churan, that girl can be fooled once, but cannot be constantly fooled; she is now very wary, and Chen Chuyang cannot fool her.

After thinking it over, it seems only Shang Yue is the most suitable.

Shang Yue didn't realize he had become the guinea pig of his sister and Chen Chuyang; if he knew, he might immediately sever the sibling relationship.

Half an hour later.

Father Chen Yuan lay on the ground, like a dead dog, motionless.

Even more miserable than Shang Hongxue.

Life is hopeless.

Chen Chuyang walked over to check, muttering: "Strange, it shouldn't be; given your cultivation and physique, Father, it shouldn't last this long, nor should you be so weak."

Your body doesn't have many impurities, so how could this happen?

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan gave Chen Chuyang a white-eyed glance.

It's your pills that have a problem.

Chen Yuan was convinced; this time he believed his son's words.

It's not that kind of thing, nor reckless action; this is fine.

But he couldn't get up.

He didn't want to move at all.

Feeling like he kept excreting, he might even expel his five viscera and six bowels.

Once again, he developed fear of his son's pills.

Son, next time, really don't casually refine pills; let me find you a prescription, and you refine according to it.

The prescription is expensive; compared to his life, Chen Yuan thinks it's still worth spending some money to preserve his life.

If this continues, after not many times, he might die.

The son's pills are very potent and deadly; if one's life force is slightly insufficient, they could ascend to heaven on the spot.

Father, you must believe my pill-refining skill; there's definitely no problem.

Confident Chen Chuyang firmly believes in his pill-refining skill and also believes in his pills.

There's no way there could be a problem.

Could it be that the problem lies with the father, rather than him and his pills?

Chen Yuan: "???"

Shang Hongxue: "???"

The two exchanged a glance, sharing the same misery; at this moment, they had nothing to say.