Volume 1, Chapter 23: Alchemy Attracts an Unusual Guest!

The efficiency of the Diao demon clan was indeed as legendary as rumored. Within a mere two days, they had completed the round trip to the snowy peaks and glaciers. The thirteen hundred-year-old snow ginsengs delivered were full-rooted and appeared remarkably fresh. With this, the Diao clan successfully joined the medicinal herb field business. Counting their investment and technical equity, they secured a thirty percent share of the profits. Zhao Fusheng gave the extra ten roots to the Chai family. With the remaining three, he found a high-quality room and began to prepare the medicine.

"First-grade ginseng serves as the sovereign drug, occupying the largest portion. Second-grade snakeskin serves as the ministerial drug, accounting for one-third of the dosage. Third-grade premium sweet spring water acts as the adjuvant drug, making up two-fifths of the dosage. The lowest-grade cinnabar, realgar, and saltpeter act as the messenger drugs, accounting for..."

Wu Sangui wandered through the military camp before suddenly pushing aside the curtain of a random tent and stepping inside. Ten days later, ten Western warships arrived in Taichung. The Spanish sent six, commanded by Admiral Flores; the Dutch sent four, commanded by Van Ruud. The former mostly lived upon the seas and posed little threat, while the latter were confined to the land and near-shore coastal areas, being highly dangerous and aggressive.

When Chen Yuhan and Liang Er reached Yaksa after a long journey along the Heilong River, it was already mid-August. Liang Er was unaware of the war in Xi'an or the situation in Beijing, but he firmly remembered the principal's orders: seize every moment to urge the Solon tribe to take the initiative and attack Hong Taiji.

Finally, the green fist stopped just as it pressed against his cheek, but the force of the wind it stirred pushed Mr. Blue hard against the metal wall behind him. "The only things I know are eyes and tongues. Now that you've stated that reason, what am I supposed to say next? Since you two can see, couldn't you have found another excuse and left the eyes and tongues for me to talk about?"

Everything seemed to be going smoothly. After Xu Lang arrived, Han Wantao convened a meeting of officers at the division level and above. To everyone's surprise, Lin Tao showed no signs of minding, instead offering a few words of comfort. He appeared very reasonable, which improved Charles's expression and left him with a bit more affection for Lin Tao. In fact, returning to the capital this time, beyond wanting to take his two sons away, was also to handle family affairs. Qin Wan had broken out of a cage that nearly suffocated her, yet she had almost walked down the same old path. "I have truly never seen such a violent boxing match; I'm practically kneeling while watching the live stream."

From the outer gate all the way to the path beside the An family's living room, rows of neat and vibrant bonsai were lined up. Everywhere one looked, the grass and paths were free of even a single fallen leaf. Inside the living room, it was spotless.

"Deal!" The old man beamed as he took the roasted fish from Lie Yan, incidentally releasing the bean bun.

Beyond the clothes they wore, Baby and Zhao Liying each draped pigskin coats over their shoulders to ward off the cold at night. When the team was first established, Wei Yishui's training plan was vastly different from the outside world in both mode and duration; many of the requirements were seen by the vast majority as impossibly demanding.

Of course, if ten billion were divided among every Celestial Dragon, it would only be about one billion each—merely the price of a slave or two—so they did not mind.

"Just wait here for a moment!" Sona led Annie into the medical room and closed the door. Lin Feng had no choice but to wait in the corridor. Gu Tianle even paused for a full ten minutes on the loading screen just to listen to the game's theme song.

Kureha's pupils dilated sharply; she only had time to gasp before being struck by a tremendous force. Her body slammed into the wall at the back of the room, shattering the wall along with her impact as she was sent flying. Every word he spoke was like a thorn piercing Rozward's heart, causing the latter great distress. He couldn't help but recall Doberman's expression earlier, and his heart grew even more wary.

"Vice Commander Xiu." Xiu Ming, who was about to give chase, heard a voice from behind. He turned his head to see that it was Yu Ming.