Chapter 9: Pharmacy

Although the establishment is called a pharmacy, it actually produces two types of medicine

Chu Xiu pushed open a door to a room, where a man in his forties, dressed in satin, was seated as the manager of the pharmacy

Saying this, the chief steward of the pharmacy immediately instructed his staff to pack the items properly, respectfully handing them over to Chu Xiu, and personally escorting him to the door

The chief steward of the pharmacy is also considered one of the key figures among the stewards of the Chu family. He had just been standing in the conference hall, witnessing everything that transpired.

In fact, Zhou Guan Shi intended to say to lower oneself, as the demeanor of the chief steward just now could be described as obsequious.

Chu Xiu said lightly: "Then why did you give my cultivation resources to the eldest son? Did I not speak up, or did my father not speak up?"

Therefore, Chu Kai's strength is now a level above that of Chu Xiu and the others, and a significant part of this can be attributed to the past contributions of 'Chu Xiu'.

One type is the wound medicine, such as Jinchangyao, which is sold to the common people. After being produced by the pharmacy, it is taken to the shop of the Chu family in Tongzhou Prefecture for sale

Then the steward covered his face, looking at the person in front of him in disbelief: "Chief steward, why..."

The chief steward sighed and said: "Remember, although we are all stewards of the Chu family, the subordinates are still subordinates. Forgetting one's own identity can lead to very serious consequences. Just like that Liu official, who forgot his own identity and now not only has lost face but also has to lie in bed for several months."

Lead the way

At this moment, Gao Bei brought Chu Xiu into the pharmacy. Some of the servants and the steward in the pharmacy looked at Chu Xiu with a hint of curiosity in their eyes. After all, they had never seen this second young master in this place before. What was he doing in the pharmacy today

There are several managers in the study room, and the person in front of me is only responsible for distributing cultivation resources to the disciples of the Chu family, not the overall manager

Previously, this Chu Xiu acted so wildly, almost beating Butler Liu to death in front of everyone, and witnessing such a display sent chills down his spine

The head of the pharmacy immediately shouted sternly, interrupting his words

As he spoke, the chief steward recounted to him the events that had previously taken place in the Chu family's conference hall

There are also three capsules of coagulant per year, but this bottle from Chu Xiu contains as many as ten capsules, all of which are of superior quality

The pharmacy of the Chu family is bustling, with a dedicated area exclusively designated for the pharmacy.

As for the steward Zhou over there, he trembled all over even more after hearing that

The head of the pharmacy, who was slightly overweight, turned to face Chu Xiu, and his expression instantly transformed from a fierce and menacing demeanor to one of utmost warmth.

Chu Xiu said lightly: "I know what you want to say. Are you implying that I was not qualified to receive it before, and now that I am going, they may not necessarily be willing to give it to me, right?"

At that moment, upon seeing someone suddenly push the door open, he instinctively straightened his body. However, upon realizing that the visitor was Chu Xiu, he immediately leaned back in his chair and casually asked, "Oh, it is the second young master. May I ask what brings the second young master to my pharmacy?"

The formulation of this Qi-boosting powder is relatively simple; it merely involves grinding certain herbs together in specific proportions to create a powder mixture. It can enhance vitality and strengthen the body, serving as an aid in cultivation. However, a few of the herbs used are quite rare and cannot be purchased even in Tongzhou Prefecture.

Upon returning to his own room, Chu Xiu took out the elixirs he had received from the pharmacy. Among them, the Qi Supplement Powder was supposed to be two packets per month, totaling twenty-four packets for the year, but the head steward of the pharmacy had given him thirty packets

Gao Bei shook his head in confusion and said, "I don't understand"

Zhou Guan Shi hurriedly expressed his gratitude to the chief steward, saying: "If it weren't for you, chief steward, I would have been in serious trouble this time"

Therefore, now Chu Xiu can only focus on his perseverance

Now, Chu Xiu has come to question him, which makes Manager Zhou feel that Chu Xiu is just here to cause trouble. However, regarding this second young master, who has never been given much attention within the family, he has always been indifferent.

He took out a packet of energy-boosting powder, mixed it with water, and swallowed it. Before long, Chu Xiu felt a surge of warmth rising from within his body. He quickly began to circulate his innate energy to refine this medicinal power.

Looking at the somewhat empty courtyard, Chu Xiu said to Gao Bei: "Go find some wooden stakes to set up in the courtyard"

As he pushed open the gate to his courtyard, Gao Bei was waiting inside. Upon seeing Chu Xiu return, Gao Bei approached and said: "Young Master, has the meeting concluded? Would you like to have a meal? I can prepare it for you."

At this moment, Gao Bei, who was following behind Chu Xiu, said with a smile: "Manager Zhou, it is like this, the young master has come to collect his cultivation resources for this year"

There is also a type of elixir, such as the Qi Supplementing Powder and the Blood Coagulation Pill, which can assist martial artists in their training

The chief steward shook his head and said: "Remember, in the future, be more courteous towards the Second Young Master, even more so than towards the other three young masters. This Second Young Master is not the same as he was before."

Gao Bei felt somewhat uneasy under Chu Xiu's gaze, and he quickly nodded his head

Zhou Guan Shi was taken aback upon hearing this. Does it even require anyone to speak on such matters? When the eldest son took your cultivation resources, you didn't dare to utter a word, so of course, they wouldn't say anything either

Gao Bei awkwardly smiled and did not dare to respond; in fact, Chu Xiu also knew what was going on

Even Butler Liu was almost incapacitated on the spot by this second young master, yet I still dared to be so disrespectful towards him. Manager Zhou felt that he had been courting death just now

The subordinates are not understanding, Second Young Master, please forgive me. All your cultivation resources are stored in my pharmacy, and not a single one will be missing. Additionally, the alchemist has recently refined a batch of exceptionally high-quality Blood Coagulation Pills, and I have set aside a bottle for you. I will prepare it for you now

Chu Xiu stared directly at Gao Bei and said: "Remember, those were the old rules; now, some rules need to be changed."

The Chu family mansion is quite large, but the place where Chu Xiu, the often overlooked illegitimate son, resides is not very big; it is merely an ordinary small courtyard, smaller in scale than those of his three brothers

A hint of danger flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes, but at that moment, someone suddenly rushed in, slapped the steward Zhou to the ground, and shouted, "How dare you speak to the Second Young Master like that! Is there no sense of hierarchy left?"

Having merged the memories of two lives, apart from some important matters, Chu Xiu still felt somewhat bewildered about the rest. After leaving the council chamber, he thought for a moment before recalling where he resided.

Of course, now Zhou Guan Shi does not dare to voice any complaints; he is merely puzzled and asks: "Chief Steward, why were you so courteous to that Second Young Master Chu just now?"

Be quiet! This is not a place for you to speak!

For Chu Xiu at present, his talent can only be described as average, his comprehension is currently unknown, as for opportunities, Chu Xiu is quite aware of many, but without strength, he cannot seize them

The materials for this elixir are quite precious, and some of the materials are not available in Tongzhou Prefecture, requiring procurement through merchant caravans from outside. The failure rate in the refining process is also quite high, which is why such elixirs are generally not sold and are only used by members of the Chu family

Every direct descendant of the Chu family is entitled to receive a portion of cultivation resources each month. However, these resources have never fallen into the hands of Chu Xiu since childhood; they have all been taken away by others, and that person is none other than the eldest son of the Chu family, Chu Kai

The steward let out a cold snort and said: "If the second young master is dissatisfied with the eldest young master taking your cultivation resources, you can directly go to the eldest young master to demand them. If you think you can vent your anger on me, second young master, you are likely overthinking it!"

There is a hierarchy among stewards and housekeepers, and he belongs to the lowest rank. In contrast, Steward Liu, as the chief steward of the Chu family, holds the highest rank. On ordinary days, he must bow and pay his respects whenever he encounters Steward Liu

Turning around to close the door, the chief steward looked at Steward Zhou, who was still covering his face with a dazed expression, and sighed: "That slap I just gave you was for your own good. If I hadn't hit you, you would have been in trouble today."

Chu Xiu shook his head and said: "Let’s not rush. Where is the pharmacy for the family to collect cultivation resources? I haven’t collected cultivation resources for a year, so I should have accumulated quite a bit, right?"

In such matters, even Chu Xiu did not dare to report to Chu Zongguang, so the people at the pharmacy were even less likely to speak out. Thus, they tacitly assumed that the cultivation resources meant for Chu Xiu were given to Chu Kai instead

Chu Xiu pushed open the gate of the courtyard and said, "Of course you don't understand. If you did, you wouldn't have spent so many years without even managing to secure a position of responsibility."

Although this high availability capability is generally average, the work is done diligently and with great attention to detail

As a son born out of wedlock, Chu Xiu was not valued from a young age. During the time when he should have been cultivating, there were no family elders to guide him. By the time he had already missed the optimal period for cultivation, the Chu family casually sent a guard to teach him martial arts

With so many managers in the pharmacy, this week the manager is his trusted aide, which is why Manager Zhou, without a word, slapped the chief manager, leaving some in disbelief

A glimmer of brilliance appeared in Chu Xiu's eyes as he said: "Practice with the knife!"

Gao Bei went to prepare the wooden stakes, glanced at the sky which was turning dark, and also had someone bring over dinner.

As for the Blood Condensing Pill, as the name suggests, it is used to assist martial artists in refining the vital energy and blood within their bodies to break through to the Blood Condensing Realm. It requires a specialized alchemist to concoct, and the process is complex with a risk of failure. Even the Chu family dares to refine only one batch each month.

On the way back to his courtyard, Gao Bei could not help but say to Chu Xiu: "Young Master, you were truly impressive just now; even the head steward of the pharmacy treated you with such courtesy."

Gao Bei's lips moved slightly; he wanted to say something, but he held it back instead

Upon hearing this, the steward was momentarily taken aback, then he sneered and said: "Are you trying to make fun of me, Second Young Master? Your cultivation resources have always been allocated by the Eldest Young Master; what do you want from me?"

"Politeness?" Chu Xiu shook his head and said, "That is not politeness; that is reverence. When good and evil are at odds, if you cannot be good enough to earn everyone's respect, then you can only be evil enough to instill fear in everyone."

What does the young master want the wooden stake for

To advance on the path of martial arts, what is needed are merely talent, perseverance, opportunity, and insight; these are all equally important. However, to reach the pinnacle, none of these can be lacking