Chapter 0009: Broken Pulse Pill

Ding Junjie and Zheng Peipei, who had brought the elixir, were still waiting in the room for news. Upon seeing Ding Laosi return, Ding Junjie hurriedly asked, "Father, how is it?"

"Evil slaves! Rest assured, you will not be rampant for long!"

This type of elixir is called a Common Elixir, abbreviated as Common Dan, and it is quite expensive. The merchant boss stroked his beard and pondered, "As a celestial-grade item, one can only receive three pieces from the city lord's mansion each month! This illustrates the rarity of the Common Dan! These three pieces of Common Dan are worth one hundred taels of patterned silver!"

Not bad, it worked. Junjie, do you think this little waste might have had a breakthrough? If so, wouldn't the matter of seizing the seed become a joke?

... ...

I also have this feeling; it is said that he helped someone achieve tranquility today, and he was successful.

"Ah, what is it used for if not for eating?" the shop owner asked with great curiosity

This is indeed a good idea!" Ding Laosi immediately said

Ding Hao wished he could rush out of the house and drive this family out of the Ding residence, but Ding Laosi had been with his family for decades and had long established his position! Ding Junjie was also working at the governor's office, while Ding Hao was merely a fifteen-year-old boy. The conflict was intensifying, and it would absolutely not benefit him!

"What kind of elixir is this? It doesn't resemble the Refined Essence Pill." The merchant boss sniffed the aroma and shook his head

Elder Ding Si took out a small porcelain bottle and smiled, "Young Master, have you forgotten that every month you can receive three elixirs from the City Lord's Mansion? During this time, I have been saving them for you. Now that I see you have made progress, I have brought them all out. Here is a furnace containing 36 pieces, all of which are high-quality refined foundational elixirs. Young Master, you should take more to strive for the awakening of your immortal roots, so that I can also be worthy of the late Master."

Young Master Ding, my child has brought this to you; it is the guidance fee for today

The night brings heavy frost and snow, the Big Dipper hangs in the cold sky. Who says winter nights are long, the bright stars have already risen in the east

He pondered for a moment and then said, "Boss Shang, I think there might be some defective products from these elixir shops that have been poorly refined. As long as it hasn't been too long, we could still take them in."

I was just about to say a few words to the business owner when the two children who came for meditation yesterday afternoon returned. Not only that, they also introduced others to join. As the saying goes, one leads to ten, and ten leads to a hundred. Ding Hao believes that his meditation business will continue to grow.

I will make you all pay the price

Old Fourth Ding nodded and said, "This is very good!"

Ding Hao shook his head, "Right now, I am insignificant and still a waste. Who would listen to me? Such matters are managed by the city’s governing office, and Ding Junjie is merely a servant of that office... Furthermore, the steward's second son, Ding Junqi, is said to possess excellent talent. Even if I were to meet the city lord, he might not be inclined to help me. It is better to wait until I awaken my celestial roots and then present this item; only then will it carry weight"

Ding Hao said, "Just like this broken pulse elixir, it is a large-grained pill"

I now have two thousand two! Ding Hao was overjoyed; with this financial foundation, he could now prepare to purchase elixirs.

It is important to note that those small pills, 50 pieces sold for merely two taels of silver, while this ordinary pill is worth one hundred taels for just three pieces, the difference between the two is too great

Toasting to the wine and singing, how much is life worth? With a tranquil mind and clarity of heart, I shall not be disturbed by the slightest dust!

Son, how is the preparation of the Duanmai Dan going? That little good-for-nothing actually helped quite a few people enter tranquility yesterday, charging one hundred taels of silver each. He has struck it rich!

You have truly delivered a whole furnace of Broken Pulse Pills to me!

The merchant said, "Alright, I will only focus on purchasing. I know quite a few elixir shops, all of which are skilled in refining mortal elixirs, and they have a large quantity, so they should be able to offer some discounts"

Zheng Peipei! A flash of hatred flickered in Ding Hao's eyes. The Zheng family is truly despicable. Initially, they were attracted to the Ding family's wood carvings, but now that they have discovered that Ding Hao is useless, they feel justified in breaking off the engagement. However, they have even resorted to malicious intentions!

Oh, Butler, you are quite polite today

The steward Ding Laosi pondered for a moment and then said, "I have heard that this Duanmai Pill is indeed an evil pill. This substance is specifically designed to harm people and prevent them from awakening! It is exceedingly malicious! Therefore, it has long been classified as an evil common pill by the Three Sovereigns and Nine Rulers. If someone were to find out..."

Child, you must not be careless! In this world, while money is certainly important, what is even more crucial is skill! What use is having so much money? I believe we absolutely cannot wait for him to grow powerful; he must take the severing pulse pill. At that time, you will take his place. As a descendant of the Mu Su Ding family, you will be able to give birth to the next generation and then cultivate them vigorously. As long as their innate talent is slightly better, there will be an opportunity to attend the Jiuzhou Academy! That is the right path!

"Even scrap materials are valuable?" the business owner nodded and said, "Then I will go take a look today"

Ding Junjie said, "Father, Zheng Peipei's family runs a pill shop. I heard that her father, Zheng Qiang, can refine the Broken Vein Pill. Why don't I talk to Zheng Peipei and get some to give to that little waste! Hmph, even if he really can awaken, after taking this pill, his meridians will be blocked, and it will be impossible for him to break through the celestial aperture!"

The Ding family became busy, and a few servants began to change their attitudes. These individuals were not staunch supporters of Ding Laosi; they had merely looked down on Ding Hao in the past. Now that they saw Ding Hao achieving success and earning a substantial income, they also shifted their stance and proactively offered their assistance. For such people, Ding Hao was not stingy; every evening, he would give them a few taels of silver, and everyone was happy.

Ding Junjie clapped his hands and said, "Good! If we succeed in seizing the opportunity, then we will become the masters of the Ding family! We will be able to enjoy privileges and resources, and at that time, my younger brother will have the chance to attend the Jiuzhou Academy! If my younger brother is not capable, we can still have children in the future, sons and grandsons, and there will always be those with excellent qualifications!"

Ding Hao trusted his subordinates without doubt and simply handed over the 5,000 taels of silver notes to the merchant, saying, "If you find something suitable, go ahead and purchase a batch first."

The next day, the merchant brought Xiao Hai over early in the morning, accompanied by another child of a friend of the merchant. Xiao Hai, of course, did not have to pay, while the other child paid one hundred taels. Under Ding Hao's "guidance," the two quickly entered the intermediate state of tranquility.

As more and more people become aware, Ding Hao's business flourishes. Early in the morning, many individuals bring their children here. For those wealthy families, spending one hundred taels each day is still within their means

Although a waste is still a waste, it is like a person walking in the night who has already seen the light

"Wait until my son becomes the head of the Ding family, and I will make you all leave!" The butler Ding Laosi muttered to himself, then smiled as he approached Ding Hao, saying, "Young Master, please hold on!"

This way, please

Ding Hao said with a wry smile, "Taking one every three to five days? I'm not using it for consumption!"

Father, it would be better to wait until he earns money before we take action, at that time we can ensure that he ends up with nothing

The merchant said, "Although the Dan is expensive, its efficacy is long-lasting and potent. Each pill can maintain its potency for three to five days. Young Master Ding, you only need six to nine pills each month, which amounts to an expense of just a few hundred taels."

Well, I can't sleep. Recently, that little good-for-nothing seems to have changed into a completely different person!

His mental strength has reached its peak, and now is the time to purchase elixirs to improve his physique and meridians

Although it is said to be a discount, the price of the fan is truly expensive. Three pieces cost one hundred taels of silver, and thirty pieces cost one thousand taels of silver. Ding Hao seems to have about five thousand taels in hand, which amounts to approximately one hundred and fifty pieces

Father, you have also come

The merchant boss was not pretentious, accepting the banknote and saying, "Good!"

Father, you need not worry; I do have some methods.

Throughout the day, Ding Hao earned another 800 taels of silver

The world of the Nine Provinces, the key still lies in the immortal roots!" Ding Hao put away the Broken Vein Pill and continued, "Boss Shang, I did not bring you here to discuss this matter, but rather because I want to purchase a batch of elixirs.

What malice! Upon hearing this, Ding Hao was filled with rage, his fists clenched tightly. Gritting his teeth, he said, "So ruthless, they actually harbor the intention to harm me!"

Yes, yes, yes! Upon seeing him eat it, Ding Laosi was instantly overjoyed, thinking to himself, "You little waste, go ahead and eat, eat more, eat yourself to death! By then, your meridians will be severed, and what will you awaken for!"

Old Fourth Ding, upon reaching this point, pretended to wipe away a couple of tears.

"Look at what the young master has said." Old Fourth Ding said with a smile, "Seeing the young master achieve success, as a member of the Ding family, I am also very happy. I have watched you grow up, so of course I wish you well!"

The people of the Nine Provinces have the greatest dream of entering the Nine Provinces Academy, becoming immortal masters, and venturing into the vast world of immortal cultivation

Ding Hao said, "This is the Broken Vein Pill, the steward found someone to refine it for me to consume"

Hearing this, Ding Junjie nodded and said, "Father, you are indeed thoughtful. I can obtain the Broken Pulse Pill tomorrow!"

Thus! The merchant boss nodded, "If Young Master Ding awakens a powerful celestial root in the future and then presents this item, they will be charged with the crime of secretly harming a genius, and they will face severe punishment! Well, Young Master Ding, you truly have a strategic mind!"

Previously, what he saw in the small street shop were merely small pills, each about the size of a Sichuan peppercorn. These small pills were actually quasi-pills, containing an extremely limited amount of spiritual energy. In contrast, the Broken Meridian Pill brought by Ding Laosi was the size of a fingertip, rich in spiritual energy; this was the true ordinary-grade pill.

The current sixth sense is remarkably strong! Ding Hao is truly calm and clear-minded now. With his eyes closed, he can hear outside on the grass, a few earthworms overturning some stones as they burrow through the soil; the grass quietly stretches its body... On the tips of the grass, a spring insect is gently licking the morning dew; the thatched shed behind his house has already seen people coming and going

In short, I have great use, and I kindly ask for your assistance, Boss Shang

Ding Hao thought to himself, "The weasel is wishing the chicken a Happy New Year!" He then asked, "What exactly is the matter, steward? I am still busy."

At this moment, on Ding Laosi's side, the father and son are also in discussion

Ding Hao listened to them talk about himself, paying attention to eavesdrop on their conversation to see what kind of conspiracy they had.

Ding Hao gritted his teeth, but he did not expose the truth. Instead, he took out a pill, examined it in his hand for a moment, then swallowed it in one gulp and asked, "Is this how it's supposed to be taken?"

"What?" The merchant boss exclaimed in anger, "Young Master Ding, why don't you report this to the authorities? This kind of elixir is inherently sinister, and they are deliberately harming others. The city lord will not let them off lightly!"

After entering a state of perfect tranquility, it was unclear how much time had passed when Ding Hao slowly awakened from his meditation. He placed the jade talisman on his forehead for a measurement, and immediately, a look of surprise shot from his eyes, "Reached the limit of the jade talisman measurement for the postnatal test!"

The merchant boss asked, "What elixir?"

Reaching this state indicates that his mental strength has already reached the pinnacle of the acquired realm

"Rest assured, no one will know," Ding Junjie said with a sinister smile. "Zheng Peipei and her family also do not wish to be related to a useless person. As soon as I mention it, they will definitely help me concoct a batch. By then, who will say anything, and who will be able to find out?"

So expensive!" Ding Hao was shocked

In the thatched cottage were Ding Laosi and his son Ding Junjie! Upon discovering this, Ding Hao immediately focused his thoughts and eavesdropped on their conversation

At this moment, Ding Hao returned with the Broken Pulse Pill, summoned Boss Shang into the quiet room, and took out the vial of medicine

These days, he has been achieving perfect tranquility every night, and his mental strength has been improving rapidly. Therefore, tonight, he is prepared to push his mental strength to its peak

Sir, please have some tea

Old Fourth Ding looked up at the newly bloomed spring flowers outside the window, and his old face smiled like a flower. "The little good-for-nothing didn't suspect anything at all, and even ate one in front of me!"

"That young master, I still have matters to attend to over there." Ding Laosi hurriedly went to inform his son, running off with a cheerful demeanor