Chapter 34

Hua Changxi still had to clean the medicinal materials, so after 'discussing' with Eunuch Yu, she returned to the Sixth Bureau.

As soon as she left, Eunuch Yu looked at Yu Gui fiercely, his eyes filled with anger: "That girl is a martial artist; why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

Yu Gui was stunned: "Sister Changxi is a martial artist? Foster father, I didn't know! I only knew that her strength was relatively large; how could she possibly be a martial artist?"

Seeing that Yu Gui's expression did not look like he was faking it, Eunuch Yu believed that he did not have the guts to deceive him; as for Hua Changxi's situation, after Yu Gui told him about the medicine refining, he had already asked Xiao Xizi to investigate it clearly.

Given Hua Changxi's family background, it was indeed unlikely that she could be trained into a martial artist, and the most critical point was that she was too young.

He had practiced for decades to become a seventh-rank martial artist, yet that girl was only thirteen, and her martial arts cultivation was actually above his.

This was too hard to believe!

Even the martial arts geniuses of the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy were not this monstrous.

Eunuch Yu's eyes flickered; there must be a secret on that girl!

However, Eunuch Yu was not in a hurry about this; as long as Hua Changxi was still in the Menial Hall, he would have a day to figure it out.

Eunuch Yu looked at Yu Gui, whose legs were still trembling, and softened his tone: "That Hua Changxi, you should interact with her well; if you can find out how she became a martial artist, I have a heavy reward for you."

Yu Gui quickly agreed: "Foster father, don't worry, I will definitely find out about this."

Eunuch Yu gave an 'en' and turned his gaze to the thirty-five pills on the stove.

Hua Changxi refined twenty of each type of pill; the girl had originally left, but she specifically turned back to take eight of each type of pill, saying it was her share.

Thinking of the matter-of-fact way the girl took the pills, Eunuch Yu's mouth twitched; he knew he had met his match this time.

In this world, some people are obsessed with face, and others are obsessed with money; that girl, like him, was obsessed with both face and money.

Eunuch Yu did not want to be led by the nose by a young lady, so he looked at the little eunuch who had led the way for Hua Changxi earlier: "Xiao Xizi, go to the Sixth Street and find Pharmacist Zhou for me."

Xiao Xizi nodded and left quickly.

Eunuch Yu then instructed Yu Gui: "You still remember the medicinal materials Hua Changxi picked out just now, right?"

Yu Gui nodded: "I remember."

Having guarded the warehouse for many years, even if he didn't know the medicinal properties, he had long since memorized all kinds of medicinal materials.

Eunuch Yu took off the token at his waist: "Go to Warehouse No. 9 and take a portion of the medicinal materials Hua Changxi used just now."

As the general manager of the warehouse, let alone discarded medicinal materials, he could even mobilize good ones.

Between going to invite Pharmacist Zhou and going to take the medicinal materials, Yu Gui immediately understood what Eunuch Yu was going to do.

They had all seen the process of Sister Changxi refining medicine just now.

Yu Gui knew that he relied on Eunuch Yu to gain a foothold in the warehouse; although he felt a little sorry for Hua Changxi in his heart, he ultimately said nothing and went to take the medicinal materials as ordered.

Half an hour later, the medicinal materials were brought back, and Pharmacist Zhou also arrived.

After seeing the pills Hua Changxi refined, Pharmacist Zhou was very shocked: "These pills were really refined using only a few types of medicinal materials?"

Eunuch Yu: "Would I lie to you about this? I have already told you the refining process just now; you should try it quickly. If you can also refine them, then we will be rich."

Pharmacist Zhou was also moved; he was not just looking to earn silver, he valued the medicinal value of this prescription even more.

In recent years, new medicinal materials discovered in various places have emerged one after another, and all the medical clinics on the Nine Streets are researching new medicines, but the research results are not satisfactory, and most are still in the exploration stage.

He knew all the medicinal materials in the prescription Eunuch Yu told him, but he did not understand the medicinal effects that would be exerted when various medicinal materials were used together as thoroughly.

Without needing Eunuch Yu to urge him, Pharmacist Zhou began to refine medicine skillfully.

The initial cleaning and soaking went without error, but when it came to the third step of grinding, a problem arose.

The medicinal materials Pharmacist Zhou ground were not fine or uniform enough, unlike Hua Changxi, who ground the medicinal materials directly into a paste.

Because this step was not done well, when it came to mixing and blending, Pharmacist Zhou was like a pastry chef kneading dough—either there was too much water or too little; he spent a lot of effort but couldn't knead out a suitable dough.

"This shouldn't be!"

Pharmacist Zhou was confused; he had been refining medicine for many years and had never encountered such a thing.

Eunuch Yu was also full of doubts; he had known Pharmacist Zhou for decades and knew his medicine refining level very well. It was just mixing medicine; there was no reason it should stump Pharmacist Zhou.

Yu Gui wanted to say something but hesitated.

Seeing this, Eunuch Yu said irritably: "If you have something to say, just say it."

Yu Gui: "Foster father, wasn't I injured by a fourth-rank martial artist before? It was Sister Changxi who treated me. The prescription she gave me for decoction could be reused, but for the medicinal paste used to apply to the wound, no matter how I tried, I couldn't get the effect she achieved."

"Foster father, I think Sister Changxi must have some special technique for processing medicinal materials. It might look simple to us, but there is actually a trick to it."

Eunuch Yu didn't understand this either and couldn't help but look at Pharmacist Zhou.

Pharmacist Zhou didn't know where the problem lay at the moment, so he said: "Old Yu, give me some time to study it."

Eunuch Yu nodded, and seeing that the medicinal materials brought over were all wasted, he couldn't help but say: "Do you need me to mobilize some medicinal materials for you?"

Pharmacist Zhou smiled: "I don't lack medicinal materials to use."

As a pharmacist, even if the research and development of new medicine fails and some medicinal materials are wasted, he will not be held accountable as long as he explains the reason.

To some extent, he could mobilize more medicinal materials than Eunuch Yu, and they were mobilized directly from the medicine warehouse. The medicinal materials in the medicine warehouse were all processed, while those in Old Yu's warehouse were all fresh.

Pharmacist Zhou took three of each of the Blood-Qi, Body-Tempering, and Root-Solidifying pills Hua Changxi refined, and when he was about to leave, he looked curiously at the pile of discarded medicinal materials in the courtyard.

"Old Yu, why are you piling up trash in the courtyard?"

Hearing this, Yu Gui and Xiao Xizi both lowered their heads, and Eunuch Yu's expression was also somewhat unnatural. If his old friend knew that Hua Changxi used this trash to refine the pills, his old friend's face would probably not be able to hold up.

"The people below made a mistake and haven't had time to clean it up yet."

Pharmacist Zhou obviously didn't care much about this matter, said 'oh', and left.

Eunuch Yu watched Pharmacist Zhou leave, and when he returned to the courtyard, he saw Yu Gui following him, wanting to say something but hesitating: "How many times have I told you, don't be so small-minded all day long; if you have something to say, just say it!"

Yu Gui stopped stalling and asked: "Foster father, Sister Changxi cleans medicinal materials very quickly; she usually finishes the day's chores in the morning. If foster father allows it, we can start refining medicine tomorrow."

Eunuch Yu squinted at Yu Gui: "This matter is not urgent; let's wait until Pharmacist Zhou gives us an answer."

Hearing this, Yu Gui said 'oh' in disappointment.

Seeing him like this, Eunuch Yu snorted coldly, thought about it, and ultimately gave him four of each of the three types of pills Hua Changxi refined: "This is your two-tenths."

Seeing that Eunuch Yu did not deduct his share, Yu Gui was extremely surprised: "Thank you, foster father, thank you, foster father! Foster father, once I have practiced my martial arts well, I will definitely repay you well."

Yu Gui was just a first-rank martial artist, and Eunuch Yu didn't take him seriously at all, but he was still very pleased with Yu Gui's filial piety: "Since you have recognized me as your father, how could I treat you, my son, poorly? Work well for me, and there will be no shortage of benefits for you."

Yu Gui nodded repeatedly: "Yes, I will definitely work well for foster father."

The cooperation in refining medicine had gotten off to a good start; although the profit share was one-tenth less than expected, he was satisfied.

He was just a middleman; his foster father provided the medicinal materials and the courtyard, and Sister Changxi provided the medicine refining technology. For him, who provided nothing, being able to get two-tenths of the profit was enough.

While Yu Gui was excited and happy, Hua Changxi was also full of joy.

Just when she was refining the Blood-Qi, Body-Tempering, and Root-Solidifying pills, new spells appeared on the data panel.

【Fusion Technique (Minor Success): Mixing and Fusing Medicinal Materials 16/100】

When the medicinal materials mixed and fused together reached ten, Hua Changxi's brain was stuffed with various fusion methods for processing ordinary plants and ordinary beasts.

【Pill Condensation Technique (Minor Success): Condensing Medicinal Pills 60/100】

When the number of pills rolled reached ten, Hua Changxi's brain was stuffed with various techniques for making medicine condense into pills.

【Sealing Technique (Minor Success): Sealing Medicinal Pills 60/100】

When the number of pills Hua Changxi sealed with wax shells reached ten, her brain had more methods for sealing the medicinal efficacy of ordinary plants.

The appearance of new spells made Hua Changxi even happier than reaching a cooperation with Eunuch Yu. She knew that according to the previous spell rules, as long as she refined pills more than one hundred times, she could use her spiritual power to use the Fusion Technique, Pill Condensation Technique, and Sealing Technique.

After a burst of excitement, Hua Changxi slowly calmed down and began to recall the medical knowledge she had learned.

"Commentary on the Hundred Herbs Classic" talks about the medicinal properties of ordinary plants, spiritual plants, divine plants, and xx;

The Unblemished Technique talks about how to mobilize water and wind power to clean medicinal materials;

"The Great Canon of Processing" talks about how to process medicinal materials;

"The Great Collection of Meridian Diagrams" talks about how to disassemble and grind medicinal materials;

The Fusion Technique talks about mixing and fusing medicinal materials;

The Pill Condensation Technique talks about how to make medicine balls into pills.

The Sealing Technique talks about sealing the medicinal efficacy and spiritual energy of pills.

These seven types of medical knowledge, summarized together, are a complete pill refining process.

Therefore, she had obtained a systematic inheritance of pill refining.