fynovel Chapter 34 Poison?
Chapter 34 Poison?
"How about this, I'll lend you twenty taels personally for now, it has nothing to do with the money shop," Pang Wei said with a smile.
"Thank you, Seventh Master. I will definitely repay the loan on time." Jiang Qi hurriedly clasped his hands in thanks.
He didn't have high hopes, but to his surprise, he actually managed to borrow another twenty taels.
In that case, you would have fifty taels on you.
Pang Wei waved his hand, and Pang Zhan took out another twenty taels of silver.
Jiang Qi bowed again before leaving Litong Money Shop.
After he left.
"Seventh Brother, how was it?" Pang Zhan asked, looking in the direction Jiang Qi had left.
"Not bad, his character is good, but I heard his physical attributes are only inferior? I wonder what the city patrol officer saw in him?"
"..."
......
On the road.
"Not enough..." Jiang Qi pondered as he walked.
Fifty taels seems like a lot; an ordinary person might not be able to save that much money in more than ten years. However, the tonics for the mid-stage of the Blood Refining Realm often cost five or ten taels. Since he himself has twice the amount of Qi and Blood, the cost is doubled. This amount of silver will probably only last for three to five days.
However, having already broken through to the mid-stage of the Blood Burning Realm, there's no need to worry too much about resources.
"Let's go to Liefeng Hall again."
According to the rules of the Ironclad Gang, once you break through to the mid-stage of the Blood Burning Realm, you can apply to become a Protector and enjoy a higher monthly salary and resource quota.
......
The Liefeng Hall seems different today than usual.
The courtyard was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and some members of the gang were coming and going, their faces beaming with joy, as if there was some happy occasion.
However, the overall atmosphere did not seem like that of a joyous occasion.
Jiang Qi stepped into the hall and vaguely heard several gang members whispering in a corner:
"...Have you heard? The leader is negotiating with the Blood Blade Hall of the Green Water Gang?"
"This is more than just negotiation! It's about betrothing the young lady to the son of the Blood Blade Hall Master!"
"Is that the young master Yan Beifeng, who at only twenty years old already possesses six levels of Qi and blood, and who has killed a Lishui River bandit with seven levels of Qi and blood?"
"right."
"There's a rumor that this person can withstand ten moves from our sect leader without being defeated. Is that true?"
"Really, and not ten moves, but thirteen."
"I can't believe it. We were fighting to the death just a while ago, so many brothers died, and now..."
"Shh! Keep your voice down! Let's not discuss things that happen above!"
A marriage alliance?
Jiang Qi's heart stirred.
The Iron-Clad Gang and the Green Water Gang are sworn enemies, constantly clashing. Why are they suddenly getting married?
Moreover, she is the daughter of the leader of the Liefeng Gang and the son of the leader of the Qingshui Gang.
He suppressed his doubts and went straight to the side hall where Steward Li handled his affairs.
"Mid-stage Blood Essence Realm?" Manager Li's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw Jiang Qi. "Much faster than I expected, not bad."
He put down the booklet in his hand and said solemnly, "According to the gang rules, once you break through to the mid-stage of the Blood Refining Realm, you can apply for promotion to Protector. Once approved, your monthly salary will be thirty taels of silver, and you will be given twenty Blood Coagulation Pills and two Blood Nourishing Pills every month."
In addition, upon breakthrough, you can receive five extra Blood Clotting Pills to stabilize your new life force.
Jiang Qi was overjoyed. With these resources and the financial assistance from Litong Money Shop, he would have enough medicine for the next ten days.
However, Steward Li changed the subject: "However, the appointment of the Protector requires the personal approval of the Hall Master. Unfortunately, the Hall Master is currently busy discussing a marriage alliance with the Hall Master of the Blood Blade Hall of the Green Water Gang and has no time to deal with these administrative matters. You will have to wait a few days."
Is this really a marriage alliance?
Jiang Qi was somewhat surprised, but his face remained impassive, only revealing a slight hint of disappointment: "In that case, we'll have to trouble Steward Li again."
"It's alright, you go back first and stabilize your cultivation. When the hall master returns, I will make the request for you." Steward Li waved his hand.
"Thank you, Steward Li." Jiang Qi bowed and took his leave.
After leaving the Fierce Wind Hall, Jiang Qi's expression returned to normal, but he became even more vigilant.
The changing dynamics between gangs often foreshadow greater turmoil.
Being in that situation myself, I must be even more careful.
"Tomorrow I'll go to the martial arts school and apply to enter the inner courtyard..."
......
By the time we returned to the water shop, it was already dark.
Without taking a break, Jiang Qi dissolved the Blood Qi Pill and a portion of Blood Nourishing Pill he had received as donations in water, and then boiled them with Moon Essence Water and Separation Water.
This is a new method of drug use that he has recently researched.
The tonic is boiled with two special types of water, which makes it more effective than eating it directly.
While the pot was simmering, he glanced at the ceramic bowl that Liu Ying had brought to the table.
As usual, the soup was poured into water, and then the professional skill [Separation from Water] was used to separate it.
Strands of ingredients separated, each coalescing into small clumps of different colors and textures.
Black cloud fruit pulp... dried red goji berries... bear meat... fox nuts... still the eight treasures of ingredients and some supplementary tonics.
"Hmm? This is..."
After the first ten ingredients were separated, Jiang Qi's expression changed slightly.
Today's Eight Treasures Nourishing Soup has one more ingredient!
He picked up a clump of dark red substance and stared intently at it.
This substance resembled minced meat and emitted a unique meaty aroma.
"This is...red deer meat?"
A glint of light flashed in Jiang Qi's eyes.
This meat is not poisonous; on the contrary, it is quite precious.
The Red Deer is a rare and ferocious beast found in the mountains and forests surrounding Licheng. Its flesh and blood contain abundant qi and blood, which can help martial artists in the mid-stage of the Blood Refining Realm to nourish their bodies and replenish their qi and blood.
However, red deer are rare and ferocious, making them extremely difficult to hunt, which results in red deer meat being much more expensive than other ingredients with similar effects.
It's rare for ordinary cooks to enjoy such a treat, let alone wealthy families.
Liu Ying himself was just a martial arts chef who had been trapped in the three channels of Qi and blood for many years. Where would he get such precious ingredients?
Why would you mix such precious meat into an ordinary Eight Treasures Nourishing Soup and give it to yourself?
If it was truly out of kindness to offer assistance, why not just say so?
Jiang Qi became more vigilant, raising his guard once again.
From the very beginning, he harbored doubts about Liu Ying's enthusiastic support. He never tasted the soup that was delivered, only using the [Water Separation] skill to examine it before discarding it.
Today's unusual behavior further convinced him that Liu Ying's intentions were definitely not as simple as just providing financial assistance.
He put the ingredients back into the earthenware pot and covered it.
"No matter what I'm plotting, as long as my strength increases fast enough, any schemes and tricks will be nothing but trifles in the face of absolute power."
Jiang Qi's gaze turned cold.
"Qi-ge'er." Xiao Qi's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Jiang Qi suppressed his surprise and went to open the door.
Under the cover of night, Xiaoqi's face was somewhat pale.
"Why are you back?" Jiang Qi asked.
"My mother was worried you'd go hungry, so she asked me to bring you some food." Xiaoqi picked up a food box and shook it.
"I am a little hungry," Jiang Qi said with a smile, taking the food box. "Come in and eat with me."
Xiao Qi shook her head: "Qi-ge, you eat. My two sisters-in-law haven't left yet."
"Then you should go back quickly."
"Alright, Qi-ge'er, I'll be going now." Zhao Xiaoqi replied and left.
Looking at Xiao Qi's back and then at the food box, Jiang Qi's eyes narrowed slightly.
After a brief pause, he put down the food box and followed them out.
Ever since Xiao Qi left Zuixianlou and returned to Shuifang, he had a vague feeling that something was wrong with Xiao Qi.
At first, Xiaoqi was often in low spirits and her face turned pale.
Later, he went to a martial arts school to practice martial arts, and his condition improved somewhat, but his expression often looked strange.
Furthermore, Jiang Qi had visited the dock that Xiao Qi had mentioned earlier.
People at the dock said that no one named Zhao Xiaoqi had ever worked at the dock handling goods.
So, where did Xiaoqi get the money to practice martial arts?
He secretly followed Xiao Qi twice, but found nothing.
......
As the number of pedestrians on the street gradually decreased, Zhao Xiaoqi walked quickly towards home.
But when he reached a street fork, he suddenly stopped, looked around, and then darted into a side alley.
This alley is not in the direction of Xiaoqi's house.
Jiang Qiyin followed behind at a leisurely pace.
Xiao Qi skillfully navigated the alleyways, making several turns, clearly indicating that this wasn't her first time there.
After driving around for about fifteen minutes, he finally stopped in front of a courtyard deep in an alley.