Chapter 4: The Way to Generate Wealth

Zhang He glanced at these people who came here to buy medicine; they were all dressed well, either wealthy or of high status

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Mother, you cannot work now; you need to take good care of your health. Everything at home is taken care of by me

Silly child, if I don't make pickles, how can we afford to eat at home? Your health has just improved a bit; you must not move around recklessly and should take good care of yourself! However, Zhang's mother was quite stubborn. She pushed Zhang He aside and was about to continue her busy work when suddenly her vision went dark, and she stumbled. If it weren't for Zhang He's quick reflexes in supporting her, she would have fallen to the ground.

True Qi Seed, Eight Stones of Power. Exceeding the Three Stones of Power in the Refining Marrow Realm! In the Divine Speed Realm, the running speed of the legs is comparable to that of a BMW. In the Brutal Force Realm, one can further enhance their strength, possessing Ten Stones of Power

He took a gentle breath, suddenly swung his body, thrusting his left leg forward, lowering his body. His originally drooping palm clenched into a fist and suddenly moved.

The door creaked open.

Much better. What medicine did you give me, that is so effective?

Three gold coins, equivalent to three thousand silver coins, require the hard work of three ordinary farmers for an entire year, without eating or drinking, to earn. Zhang He's mother can only earn one gold coin after a year of hard work.

Uh... that is a recipe I learned from the Martial Arts Academy

Wild Bull's Horns

Mother, you have been overworked for a long time and your health is weak. After being bitten by a poisonous insect, you almost never woke up again. Do you want me and my younger sister to be without a mother in the future?" Zhang He said angrily, directly helping Zhang's mother onto the bed. "Everything at home is my responsibility now. We still have money, so it is most important for you to take care of your health.

However, at this moment, this ordinary move, the Bull's Horn, was executed by Zhang He with the force of a tiger

A glimmer flashed in Zhang He's eyes: "Now, I should sell the Five Poison Pearls"

In the state of Skin Refinement, there is the strength of 3 stones. In the state of Bone Refinement, there is the strength of 4 stones. In the state of Marrow Refinement, there is the strength of 5 stones

Zhang's mother came out from inside Although her complexion was still somewhat pale, she had regained some vitality

Sigh, give me three pills! The person buying the medicine helplessly took out the money

Alas, this time it is truly a great calamity, as it is said that anyone bitten by that corpse-poisoning toad is doomed to die without exception

Three large characters caught his eye, and the information below the plaque informed Zhang He that this was a place for purchasing elixirs. He glanced over there, and at the entrance, many people were coming and going.

Only by entering the realm of tempering the skin can one be different from ordinary people

A powerful strike landed on the leather sandbag, surprisingly causing only a slight tremor. Onlookers would surely laugh. However, if they were to examine the leather sandbag, they would be left utterly astonished.

Zhang He smiled, knowing that his mother was referring to the time when she was still the esteemed lady of the Wang family. At that time, Zhang He was known as Wang He, the legitimate eldest son and the young master of the Wang family. Ever since his mother left with him when he was still a child, he had become merely a common martial arts apprentice. His mother might have been afraid to touch upon her own painful memories, so she chose not to continue the conversation

"Brother, how have you become more handsome?" Zhang Yu suddenly looked at Zhang He with wide eyes in confusion, her small hand brushing aside Zhang He's forehead, where the birthmark had surprisingly disappeared.

It requires an extremely terrifying explosive power

"Hezi, what happened to your birthmark? It's gone?" Zhang's mother said with a look of astonishment

Zhang He moved his body a bit, tidied up his belongings, and he heard a noise coming from inside the room

According to Zhang He’s memory, he understands the hardships of cultivation. In this world, it seems that the concept of Condensed True Liquid does not exist. Even for cultivation geniuses, the cultivation of True Qi seeds relies entirely on their own perception of Qi to condense them. In this case, the process of condensing Qi into True Qi seeds has a very low success rate.

Zhang He nodded slightly, seeing that his mother was actually going to tidy up the items for making pickled vegetables. His expression changed slightly, and he immediately put down Zhang Yu and quickly walked over to stop his mother.

With a single punch from the *picture* book, one can injure others, but one must also suffer injury oneself. Although Zhang He has cultivated true energy, his physical body has not yet been tempered and remains at the third level of the martial arts realm, making it relatively fragile

Zhang He’s eyes sparkled with determination: "I can no longer let my mother suffer. The family has no money, so I will go earn some!" The moment he thought about making money, countless plans for earning flooded his mind. He quickly came up with an excellent scheme: "I have the Condensing True Liquid, which is something that anyone at the sixth level of the Martial Force realm would covet. As long as I sell it, everyone will surely compete to buy it!"

"Corpse Poison Toad? What a strange name." Zhang He’s expression shifted slightly, revealing a contemplative look on his face. "It seems that my mother being bitten was not a mere coincidence. This poisonous creature is unusual, and there are quite a few people who have been bitten by it."

At present, people are anxious, and the rejuvenation elixir is about to become overpriced and unavailable. It is only natural for prices to rise. My friend, what do you think is more important, money or life? The sellers of the medicine are not angry; they simply advise in this manner.

Sigh... Zhang's mother forced a smile; she was well aware of her own physical condition, yet she simply could not lie still.

With both arms raised, he struck fiercely from below. A fierce momentum suddenly erupted from Zhang He. The move "Wild Bull's Horns" is derived from the third technique of the Wild Bull Fist.

However, once the凝真液 is obtained, the sensation of qi condenses into true qi, significantly increasing the probability of success

Brother is really thick-skinned!" Zhang Yu chuckled.

Zhang He immediately picked up Zhang Yu

In the threefold realm, one can become an officer in the military, enjoying a position of high esteem

Dissatisfied voices were heard from the front

"Brother." Zhang Yu rubbed his eyes as he came out of the room. Upon seeing Zhang He, he immediately approached with a smile, reaching out his hands to be embraced by Zhang He

Mother, is your health better now

I never expected this medicine to be so effective. Back then, I put in a lot of effort... Zhang's mother suddenly fell silent and stopped speaking.

Yesterday, I administered the medicine to my mother, which can detoxify. The birthmark on my forehead and the one on the book are also accumulations of toxins. Therefore, after taking that medicine, it helped me eliminate the birthmark. Zhang He thought for a moment and realized that the Five Poison Pearl indeed has the ability to detoxify and beautify.

What? The price of a rejuvenation pill is three gold coins? Are you trying to rob us? Just a few days ago, wasn't the rejuvenation pill only one gold coin? The price shouldn't rise this quickly

It is said that these venomous insects are called corpse poison toads, and they have all flown in from the mountains in the west. Some hunters in the western mountains have been bitten to death while hunting, and now many hunters have fled, no longer daring to return to the mountains

"The stew is still warm, and I won't be cooking in the morning, so let's make do with a little something," Zhang's mother said淡淡地.

However, the intermediate triple realm can only be considered as being above ordinary people. It may serve to guard and protect the homes of some wealthy families

Zhang's mother suddenly noticed that at this moment, Zhang He, with his radiant smile, was completely a handsome young man

The large number of people indicates that the business of Biyuan Pavilion is thriving. The larger the business, the more discerning the patrons of Biyuan Pavilion become. Zhang He has complete confidence in the Ningzhen Liquid, believing that it can be sold at a very high price

The Rejuvenation Pill cannot completely cure, but the Five Poisons Pearl can thoroughly eradicate the root of the disease. The Five Poisons Pearl has great potential for wealth

The current amount of true energy is too low. This move, the Rampaging Bull's Horn, can only unleash such power at most three times. The true energy painstakingly cultivated will be immediately exhausted!

"Mother," Zhang Yu pleaded pitifully, tugging at Zhang's mother's clothing

Biyuan Pavilion, located in Mengyin City, is a very famous shop. Many martial apprentices from the Martial Arts Academy return here to purchase elixirs, which left a particularly deep impression on Zhang He.

Currently, the true energy within Zhang He is too low. With such techniques, he can at most perform them three times in succession before completely depleting his internal true energy

On the leather sandbag, two distinct fist imprints suddenly appeared, with the edges of the imprints torn and sand leaking out. This specially made leather sandbag had been splashed with water, making it difficult to damage even with a knife. Now, after striking it with both fists, not only were two clear imprints left, but it was also broken, causing sand to leak out.

Zhang He looked at his fist, which was already somewhat swollen and red, and he could faintly feel a pain inside. He couldn't help but smile wryly.

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Zhang He has become more confident in the Five Poison Pearl

Zhang He couldn't help but change his expression slightly: "A single rejuvenation pill is actually sold for three gold coins?"

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The third level of the realm begins with the True Qi Seed. Achieving the True Qi Seed realm before the age of eighteen is regarded as a mark of elite talent. This is because cultivating True Qi before the age of eighteen indicates that the individual possesses great potential, with a significant likelihood of advancing to the fourth level of the True Martial realm.

Zhang He licked his lips, staring at the leather bag in front of him

Biyuan Pavilion

"Little sister, beauty is a compliment for mother. To praise brother, one can only say I am handsome, do you understand? Come, say it again." Zhang He was smiling as he teased Zhang Yu. After drinking the Ten Full Dominance, which cleanses the marrow and expels impurities, it naturally generates a sense of energy, allowing the body to expel some accumulated impurities, making one appear radiant and vibrant.

Zhang He immediately noticed that among the crowd, there were two individuals supporting a middle-aged man whose complexion was ashen. Upon closer inspection, Zhang He recognized that the symptoms displayed by the man were identical to those exhibited by his mother after being bitten by a venomous insect

The realm of martial arts consists of nine levels, which are: nurturing life, opening tendons, strengthening power, tempering skin, refining bones, refining marrow, true energy seed, divine speed, and brute force. These nine levels can be roughly categorized into three major stages. The first three levels can yield a strength equivalent to two stones with a single punch, comparable to that of a strong man; no matter how much one trains, one can only remain an ordinary person.

The rejuvenation pill is not a panacea; taking it can only provide relief, but it cannot eradicate the issue. Even the skilled physician Qin, who employs true energy to dispel toxins, is unable to eliminate it completely. Now, it has directly taken a toll on us. Alas, this is truly a calamity brought about by both nature and humanity

Two shadows swept across in front of me, and in the next moment, the leather sandbag before me trembled slightly, producing two muffled thuds against the books.

Zhang He immediately made up his mind

Zhang He immediately strode into the Biyuan Pavilion

Zhang He stepped forward, and the sound of several people discussing nearby reached his ears

Indeed, it is a good business; so many people have come to buy medicine. Zhang He was astonished as he saw the crowd at the entrance.

This leather sandbag, without a force of 600 pounds, is simply impossible to break. 600 pounds corresponds to the seventh level of the Martial Force Realm, which can only be achieved with a true energy seed.

This checkpoint sells the Five Poison Pearls, which is the best opportunity. If everyone knows that the Five Poison Pearls can dispel the poison of the Corpse Toad and help preserve their lives, they will surely compete to purchase them

Zhang's mother beside her also looked astonished; the birthmark on Zhang He’s forehead was, in her heart, a significant source of worry for her eldest child

The Mangniu Fist Technique is a first-class martial art, specifically designed for the physical conditioning of young martial artists in the Martial Arts Academy. Therefore, this set of techniques primarily focuses on form, while its effectiveness in offensive applications appears to be lacking

On the street, Zhang He was searching for his target in those shops, following the clues stored in his memory

The physical body is frail, and the amount of vital energy is limited... there is still a need for effort

With the aid of true energy, the destructive power of a single punch reaches the level of a seventh-tier martial artist. However, my body is still too fragile; this punch would kill a thousand enemies but would also inflict eight hundred damage upon myself

Feeling the thin true energy within his body, Zhang He once again forced a bitter smile. He focused his mind to mobilize the true energy, enveloping his fist, which alleviated the pain.

Zhang He immediately understood that these people lined up must be here to buy life-saving medicine

In the yard, Zhang He stared at the yellow and black sandbag in front of him. This sandbag, made of cowhide, was filled entirely with crushed sand and stones. Its uses are diverse; it can be employed for strength training as well as for honing the body.

"Hey, go to the back to queue for medicine," came a voice. A young attendant, with an unfriendly expression, looked at Zhang He. He noticed Zhang He's tattered clothing and displayed a clear look of disdain in his eyes

Isn't it said that the rejuvenation pill has a certain effect? As long as one's constitution is strong enough, there is a certain chance to endure it.