The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 38: The Chief Manager of the Alchemy Room

The sound reached the inner room, and suddenly hurried footsteps were heard.

"Song Qi, you old man, have you finally collected enough medicinal herbs?!"

The man was wearing a gray robe, his long hair was tied up in a bun, and his face was about fifty or sixty years old, with a serious look.

He took three or two steps to Song Qi, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.

"Found it: second-level wild beast bones, blood tendon flower, tendon grass, and thirty-year-old blood ginseng."

Song Qi silently recited the medicines used in the prescription. He had been secretly collecting these herbs over the years and didn't know how long he had been waiting.

Xu Zhongdao patted his shoulder and said, "That's enough. If no one is interfering, with Baicaotang's status, there's no need to do this."

Xu Zhongdao's eyes darkened. The status of Baicaotang, which had existed for two hundred years, was not low, but as time went on, it was inevitable that there would be all kinds of thoughts.

A good Song Qi will occupy a position, and if he occupies a position, he will lose less profit.

Not to mention, there are forces like Xiaoshanhui who don't want to see another Yangyuan realm master in Yuncang Town, or even a master who may become a true master.

Above the four realms of body forging is the realm of true artistic conception, which is also the sky of Yuncang Town.

Song Qi's eyes were like knives, hidden deep in his eyes: "I don't fight, but there are some things that I have to consider."

"Stay here with me. I'll help you make Yi Jin Xu Mai Wan in two days."

Song Qi nodded, and suddenly said to Su Yan: "Boy, come here and recognize me."

Su Yan walked over and saluted Xu Zhongdao: "Junior Su Yan, greetings to the senior."

"Xu Zhongdao, the head steward of Baicaotang's alchemy room, you can just call him Old Xu."

Xu Zhongdao looked at Su Yan in surprise, then at Song Qi, his eyes flickering: "Where did you find this junior?"

Song Qi is a bachelor, how come he suddenly has a descendant?
"He's a good material for martial arts, and he helped me find the Blood Tendon Flower, which pissed off that bastard from Gu Changfeng's family."

Song Qi's words made Xu Zhongdao look more serious. He nodded and said, "Not bad, he's a good material."

They are all veterans. Song Qi mentioned Su Yan's talent and said that Su Yan had done him a great favor. Isn't the implication that he wanted to introduce him to himself and take care of him in the future?

It is easy to ask an old friend for help.

Under Xu Zhongdao's arrangement, the two of them stayed here and each asked the servants to arrange a room for them.

Xu Zhongdao is the chief manager of the Baicaotang Alchemy Room, and his job is to refine various kinds of elixirs and medicines.

His situation is similar to Song Qi's. He is an old fellow left behind by the old manager. Now the three managers of Baicaotang each have their own team. Although they still rely on the old people, they have also arranged people in several major businesses.

Planting and collecting herbs, refining elixirs, and selling elixirs.
The three major areas of content, as well as some other areas, are all under the management of three shopkeepers, who are under the supervision of several managers.

Xu Zhongdao is the chief steward, but the one who manages the alchemy room all year round is mostly the second steward. He is only responsible for the refining of first-grade and second-grade medicines.

The remaining ordinary pills are mostly handled by pharmacists and alchemists.

He was also happy to have some free time.

Song Qi handed all the collected medicinal herbs to Xu Zhongdao.

After carefully examining it, Xu Zhongdao said, "I haven't tried this recipe yet, and I'll familiarize myself with it. I'll help you refine it in a couple of days. But if you come back, I'm afraid some of the managers will be upset. Should we stay outside or go back to the mountains?"

"Hmph, I won't fight. If I enter Yang Yuan, I will go to the mountains. That old guy Gu Changfeng said he was in charge of things outside, but in fact, his roots have always been in the mountains."

When the two talked about this, they had their own thoughts in their minds.

Xu Zhongdao was a little worried: "After all, you have been delayed for many years. Gu Changfeng has been in the Yangyuan realm for many years. I am afraid he wants revenge."

"I won't be impatient, but there are plenty of opportunities. Hunting in the deserted mountains always results in some deaths."

Xu Zhongdao was worried about his old friend, but there was nothing he could do. No matter who tried to persuade him, it would be useless in this situation.

"By the way, you helped Su Yan prepare medicine and practice martial arts. His talent is much stronger than mine. It's a pity to only use things like Red Skin Powder." When talking about this, Xu Zhongdao's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"The old man brought me here out of kindness, probably to let me meet a master of alchemy. Another reason is probably because he's worried about Xiaoshan's revenge."

Su Yan practiced boxing in this courtyard, and his punches were all vigorous and powerful.

While punching with all his might, he was thinking secretly in his mind.

Given the relationship between Gu Hong and Niu Han, it seems that the treasure Zhi that his predecessor Su Dahe exchanged his life for eventually fell into his hands.

The two sides already had a mortal feud, and with the incident involving Old Man Song, the feud became even greater.

"It's just a feud. I'll join the inner sect of the martial arts hall to protect myself. When I become stronger, I'll find a chance to bury that Gu Hong in the mountains."

Su Yan's eyes flashed with coldness. Su Dahe had a grudge against him, and this Gu Hong wanted to make him a dog, so the grudge was equally big.

"The Blood Moving Realm is two realms higher than mine, but if I raise the Yinshui Centipede and the Velvet Fire Scorpion, I might be able to give him a surprise."

After Su Yan finished practicing, a servant came to look for him.

"Mr. Su, my master and Mr. Song invite you to the backyard."

"I see."

The servant led Su Yan to the backyard, and after passing through several small round archways, they arrived at the backyard.

This place is even more secluded, with rockery and bamboo, and the fragrance of medicinal herbs. It looks like Xu Zhongdao's own residence.

When Su Yan came in, the servants had already left. Song Qi and Xu Zhongdao had been waiting here for a long time, and a pot of sweet and fragrant medicinal tea was brewed.

"This kind of hard work is better than that old fellow Song Qi used to be. He is brave enough to risk his life."

Xu Zhongdao smiled and said, "Come here, let me take a look at your bones."

Xu Zhongdao was speaking, but Su Yan looked at Song Qi.

Song Qi smiled and said, "Go ahead. This old fellow may not be good at martial arts, but when it comes to refining and mixing medicines, he is considered to be a top expert in Yuncang Town."

Su Yan stood in a stance, not shying away from anything. His form and intention were one, and he exhaled like an ape. Even his aura had some of the fierceness of the bronze fox ape.

Xu Zhongdao's eyes lit up and he quickly stood up and took two steps closer. In his eyes, Su Yan's blood and energy were so rich.

He took a look, and the skin and flesh looked like several layers of rhino skin, and the muscles were trembling and tight like iron blocks.
"Strange, the skin refining is very successful, and the foundation is thicker than that of ordinary skin refining, with superior bones, qi and blood."

Xu Zhongdao immediately asked, "How long can your Red Skin Powder last?"

Su Yan was stunned by his question: "What do you mean by persistence? Shouldn't it be absorbed completely in about an hour?"

Xu Zhongdao:?

His eyes widened: "You didn't get up from the beginning to the end?"

Su Yan nodded, and the old man Xu Zhongdao pulled his beard and said, "Another tough guy. That's great. You have a solid foundation and can tolerate it. Then I can prescribe the medicine with confidence."

Su Yan was confused, so Song Qi explained, "Although your Red Skin Powder is supposed to be absorbed completely, not everyone can endure the pain, let alone those who absorb it slowly. They usually reduce the dosage or take it out midway and overdo it a little."

Usage and affordability depend entirely on the individual, and this can be adjusted.

However, only Su Yan's method can bring out the full potential of the medicine.

"You don't need to buy the Red Skin Powder from Baicaotang anymore. If you have any silver, use it to buy Wild Beast Bone Powder, Yin Red Root, Blood Essence, Black Chicken Vine, and Wolf Tongue Grass."

Su Yan showed a puzzled look: "Aren't black chicken vine and wolf tongue grass highly poisonous? And Yin Chi root, three poisonous things?"

"Oh, you know something about medicinal properties."

Xu Zhongdao laughed and said, "I made a special prescription for you. It's a stronger version of Red Skin Powder, or Poison Skin Powder."

(End of this chapter)