[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl":3,"chapter-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-34":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Great Jin's Most Iron Rice Bowl",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1896808,2531,"Chapter 34: The Complete Pill Refining Inheritance","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>Hua Changxi still had to clean the medicinal herbs; after 'discussing' matters with Eunuch Yu, she returned to the Sixth Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she left, Eunuch Yu whipped his head toward Yu Gui, eyes blazing with fury: \"That girl is a martial artist; why did you not inform this one beforehand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui was stunned: \"Sister Changxi is a martial artist? Godfather, I had no idea! I only knew her strength was considerable; how could she possibly be a martial artist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Yu Gui's expression showed no sign of deceit, Eunuch Yu believed he lacked the courage to deceive him. Regarding Hua Changxi's situation, ever since Yu Gui had told him about the pill refining, he had already sent Xiao Xizi to investigate thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Hua Changxi's family background, it was indeed highly unlikely she would be raised as a martial artist; most crucially, she was far too young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had cultivated for several decades yet remained merely a seventh-grade martial artist, while that girl, at only thirteen years of age, possessed martial cultivation surpassing his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was simply too incredible to believe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the martial geniuses of the Imperial Capital Martial Academy were not this monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu's eyes flickered; that girl definitely harbored secrets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, regarding this, Eunuch Yu was not particularly anxious; as long as Hua Changxi remained in the Labor Service Hall, he would eventually uncover the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to Yu Gui, whose legs were still trembling slightly, Eunuch Yu softened his tone: \"Associate closely with that Hua Changxi; if you can ascertain how she became a martial artist, this one will bestow a heavy reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui hastily agreed: \"Rest assured, Godfather; I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu uttered an 'mm,' shifting his gaze to the thirty-five pills resting on the stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi had refined twenty pills of each type; although the girl had originally departed, she later specifically returned to take eight pills of each variety, claiming them as her share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the girl's utterly self-righteous demeanor when taking the pills, the corners of Eunuch Yu's mouth twitched; he knew he had finally encountered a worthy opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, some people cling desperately to face while others cling desperately to money; that girl, like himself, demanded both face and money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unwilling to be led by the nose by a young woman, Eunuch Yu looked at the young eunuch who had just guided Hua Changxi: \"Xiao Xizi, go to Sixth Street and fetch Apothecary Zhou for this one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xizi nodded in agreement and departed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu then instructed Yu Gui: \"Do you still remember the medicinal herbs that Hua Changxi selected and discarded earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui nodded: \"I remember them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having guarded the warehouse for many years, even without fully understanding the properties of every herb, he had long since memorized all varieties by heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu removed the token from his waist: \"Go to Warehouse Number Nine and retrieve one set of the medicinal herbs Hua Changxi just used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Chief Steward of the warehouses, he could requisition not only discarded herbs but even premium ones if he wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With orders to fetch Apothecary Zhou and retrieve the herbs, Yu Gui immediately understood what Eunuch Yu intended to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they had all witnessed Hua Changxi's pill-refining process firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui knew clearly that his position in the warehouse relied entirely on Eunuch Yu; although he felt somewhat guilty toward Hua Changxi deep down, he ultimately said nothing and accepted the order to fetch the herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, the herbs had been retrieved, and Apothecary Zhou had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon examining the pills refined by Hua Changxi, Apothecary Zhou was utterly shocked: \"Were these pills truly refined using only a few types of medicinal herbs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu replied: \"Would I deceive you over such a matter? I have already explained the refining process to you; hurry and try it yourself. If you can also refine them, we shall have made our fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apothecary Zhou was equally moved, not merely by the prospect of earning silver, but more importantly by the medicinal value of this formula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, newly discovered medicinal herbs had emerged endlessly across various regions; medical halls throughout Ninth Street were all researching new medicines, yet the results remained unsatisfactory, with most still in the stage of groping in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prescription Eunuch Yu had told him contained herbs he knew well, yet regarding how combining these various herbs would produce specific medicinal effects, his understanding was not profound enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing Eunuch Yu to urge him, Apothecary Zhou briskly began refining pills himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial steps of cleaning and soaking proceeded without error, but upon reaching the third step of grinding, problems arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The herbs Apothecary Zhou ground were neither fine enough nor uniform, unlike Hua Changxi, who had ground the herbs directly into a paste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this step botched, when it came time to mix the medicine, Apothecary Zhou resembled a pastry chef kneading dough: either too much water or too little; despite expending tremendous effort, he failed to produce a usable dough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This shouldn't be happening!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apothecary Zhou was baffled; in his many years of refining pills, he had never encountered such a situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu also wore a puzzled expression; having known Apothecary Zhou for decades, he was well aware of his pill-refining skill, and merely mixing the medicine should not have stumped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui hesitated, seeming eager to speak yet holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing this, Eunuch Yu snapped irritably: \"Say whatever is on your mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui said: \"Godfather, was I not previously injured by a fourth-grade martial artist? Sister Changxi treated me; while the prescription she gave for decoction could be replicated, no matter how I tried, I could never reproduce the effect of the medicinal paste she applied to my wounds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Godfather, I believe Sister Changxi must employ some special technique in handling medicinal herbs; what appears simple to us likely conceals profound intricacies within.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu did not understand these matters either and thus turned his gaze toward Apothecary Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Apothecary Zhou was also unclear about where the problem lay, so he stated: \"Old Yu, give me some time to study this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu nodded; seeing that the retrieved herbs had been wasted, he asked: \"Shall I requisition additional herbs for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apothecary Zhou smiled: \"I do not lack herbs to use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an apothecary, even if researching new medicines failed and some herbs were wasted, no blame would be assigned as long as the reasons were explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To some extent, he could requisition even more herbs than Eunuch Yu, and directly from the Medicine Warehouse; the herbs in the Medicine Warehouse were all processed, whereas Old Yu's warehouse contained only fresh ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apothecary Zhou took three pills each of the Qi and Blood Pill, Body-Tempering Pill, and Foundation-Solidifying Pill refined by Hua Changxi; just as he prepared to leave, he curiously observed the pile of discarded medicinal herbs in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, why have you piled such garbage in your courtyard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, both Yu Gui and Xiao Xizi lowered their heads, while Eunuch Yu's expression grew somewhat unnatural; if his old friend learned that Hua Changxi had refined those pills using such garbage, his friend's face would surely lose all dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The subordinates made a mistake; we haven't had time to clean it up yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apothecary Zhou evidently cared little about the matter; he uttered an 'oh' and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu watched Apothecary Zhou leave; upon returning to the courtyard, he found Yu Gui trailing behind him, hesitating again: \"How many times have I told you not to act so petty all day long? If you have something to say, spit it out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui stopped dawdling and asked: \"Godfather, Sister Changxi cleans medicinal herbs very quickly; she usually completes her daily duties by morning. If Godfather permits, we could begin refining pills tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Yu glanced sideways at Yu Gui: \"There is no rush for this matter; wait until Apothecary Zhou sends word before deciding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yu Gui let out a disappointed 'oh.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Eunuch Yu snorted coldly, then after a moment's thought, ultimately gave him four pills of each of the three types Hua Changxi had refined: \"This is your twenty percent share.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Eunuch Yu had not withheld his portion, Yu Gui was immensely delighted: \"Thank you, Godfather, thank you, Godfather! Godfather, once your son has perfected his martial arts, he will surely repay your honor greatly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui was merely a first-rank martial artist, something Eunuch Yu completely disregarded; nevertheless, he found Yu Gui's filial piety quite pleasing: \"Since you have acknowledged this old one as your father, how could I treat you, my son, poorly? Serve me well, and you shall lack for no rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Gui nodded repeatedly: \"Yes, this son will certainly serve my godfather diligently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The partnership in pill refining had ultimately gotten off to a good start; although the share of profits was one-tenth less than anticipated, he was still fully content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely the go-between; his godfather had provided the medicinal ingredients and the courtyard, while Sister Changxi had contributed the pill-refining techniques. As for him, who had contributed nothing, earning a twenty percent profit was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yu Gui was here excited and rejoicing, on the other side, Hua Changxi was also filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was refining Qi-Blood Pills, Body-Tempering Pills, and Foundation-Stabilizing Pills, new spells appeared on her data panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fusion Technique (Minor Proficiency): Medicinal Ingredients Fused 16\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the number of medicinal ingredients fused together reached ten, Hua Changxi's mind was flooded with various methods for processing and fusing mortal plants and mortal beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Pill-Condensing Technique (Minor Proficiency): Pills Condensed 60\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the number of pills rolled reached ten, Hua Changxi's mind was filled with various techniques for causing medicinal substances to coalesce into pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sealing Technique (Minor Proficiency): Pills Sealed 60\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the number of pills Hua Changxi sealed with wax shells reached ten, her mind gained various methods for preserving the medicinal efficacy of mortal plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of these new spells delighted Hua Changxi even more than reaching an agreement with Eunuch Yu; she knew that, following the pattern of her previous spells, once she refined pills over a hundred times, she would be able to employ the Fusion Technique, Pill-Condensing Technique, and Sealing Technique using spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the surge of excitement subsided, Hua Changxi gradually calmed down and began to review the medical knowledge she had acquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Annotations on the Hundred Herbs Classic\" detailed the medicinal properties of mortal plants, spiritual plants, divine plants, and xx;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stainless Technique explained how to mobilize water and wind forces to cleanse medicinal ingredients;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Comprehensive Canon of Processing\" detailed how to process medicinal ingredients;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Complete Atlas of Meridians\" explained how to dissect and grind medicinal ingredients;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fusion Technique detailed how to modulate and fuse medicinal ingredients;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pill-Condensing Technique explained how to form medicinal paste into pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sealing Technique explained how to preserve the medicinal efficacy and spiritual energy of pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These seven branches of medical knowledge, when combined, constituted a complete pill-refining process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, she had obtained a systematic inheritance of pill refining.\u003C\u002Fp>",1890,"2026-06-12T02:51:22.172Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","721a0f1cb10e5f529587df6288c933856bbbf88d24e5dcaf963e76531bdff4f1","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-35","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-33",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]