Ya Fei's Recruitment!

Nalan Chaoge was somewhat surprised that Guo'er had only been out for two hours before hurrying back.

"Did you buy all the medicinal herbs so quickly?" Nalan Chaoge asked doubtfully as he looked at Guo'er's empty hands.

"Yes, this is wonderful, young master! I ran into Miss Ya Fei at the market just now. When she learned that young master wanted to buy First-grade Medicinal Herbs, she had the Auction House people help us!"

"Silly girl, the Auction House's prices are so expensive!"

"No, young master, Miss Ya Fei didn't ask for our Gold Coins. She said these hundred First-grade Medicinal Herbs were a gift for you! Oh, right, she also gave me a letter to pass on to you!" As Guo'er spoke, she took out a low-grade Na Ring from her hand, along with a letter.

Ya Fei?

What was that woman plotting now?

"My dear little brother, first let your sister congratulate you on becoming a Dou Zhe. These are one hundred medicinal herbs. I hope you will not find them lacking; consider them a gift from your sister in recognition of you as her little brother. Oh, and you are not allowed to refuse. In order to help conceal your killing of Mu Lu, your sister was demoted by the family and sent out of Holy City. We will not see each other for a long time from now on. So, are you touched? Remember, you owe your sister a huge favor. When I come looking for you later, you are not allowed to deny it! Your sister, Ya Fei!"

After reading the letter, Nalan Chaoge's lips curved upward. That woman really knew how to play her cards.

His becoming a Dou Zhe and displaying his strength were only worth one hundred First-grade Medicinal Herbs?

Still, he had to admit that her methods of winning people over were exceptionally clever.

Fine, so what if he accepted this favor from her?

At this time, Ya Fei was leaving Holy City. Nalan Chaoge suddenly understood something—something was about to happen in Wutan City.

The Mittel Family really did plan ahead.

"Young Master, should we accept these things?" Guo'er asked worriedly.

"Yes. Why not?" Nalan Chaoge took the Na Ring and waved his hand, taking out all one hundred First-grade Medicinal Herbs.

They were so dazzlingly varied that they nearly filled the entire room.

"Whew, that's good, then. Young Master, here is your card!" Guo'er handed Nalan Chaoge's card over again.

Nalan Chaoge glanced at Guo'er.

"Keep it with you. I don't use money much anyway. If I need any, I'll ask you for it. From now on, you'll be my little housekeeper!" Nalan Chaoge said jokingly, his eyes never leaving those medicinal herbs.

Guo'er's face turned crimson.

"Thank you for your favor, Young Master!"

"Hm? Favor?"

"Young Master, you... you're so bad!"

Guo'er spoke bashfully, her entire body tingling and weak, as though she had no strength left.

Didn't being his housekeeper mean being his Wife? Did that mean Young Master was willing to marry her?

On the Dou Qi Continent, having several wives and concubines was perfectly normal. Guo'er had never imagined that someone of her status could marry Nalan Chaoge. She had only hoped that Young Master would not abandon her in the days to come, and that alone would have been enough.

This girl...

"Alright, alright. Guo'er, go out first. I need to refine pills!" It was not that Nalan Chaoge did not want to embrace such a beauty, but after being unconscious for two years, that part of him had not developed yet. He had the desire but not the ability.

If he could refine pills, he would definitely first make several pills to strengthen his sinews and bones, replenish his qi, and nourish his yang. Mm, preferably some Harmony Powder, Joyful Union Powder, Spring-Gaining Powder, and the like. The more, the better!

"Then Guo'er will not disturb Young Master!" Guo'er gave a respectful curtsy. She knew what a maid—or a woman by Young Master's side—should and should not do, and when she should leave.

Once the room fell quiet, Nalan Chaoge summoned the system again.

"System Big Brother, begin recycling!"

"Ding! The system has detected a large quantity of First-grade Medicinal Herbs. As the system's current level has already increased, it can only recycle Second-grade Medicinal Herbs!"

A system of this level could only recycle Second-grade Medicinal Herbs?

Nalan Chaoge was dumbfounded!

Then what was he supposed to do with all these First-grade Medicinal Herbs he had acquired?

"Uh, no, Big Brother, every system level can only recycle medicinal herbs of the corresponding grade. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"Ding! You never asked!"

"Damn it, then what am I supposed to do with these medicinal herbs? At least take them in! Even half the Points would do!"

"Ding! The system level has increased and cannot identify or recycle medicinal herbs that are not equal to the system's level!"

"Fuck!"

He had been happy for nothing.

I knew it. How could there be such a good deal?

Who would not want a free lunch? In the end, not only did he fail to get the lunch, he got screwed over too.

Fortunately, these medicinal herbs had been given by Ya Fei. Otherwise, Nalan Chaoge would have been so heartbroken that he could not eat.

"Ding! Although the system cannot recycle medicinal herbs below the system's level, you may choose to use these medicinal herbs to refine pills. There is no level restriction for refining pills, but you can only refine pills below the system's level! The Points consumed are based on the system's current level."

This actually gave Nalan Chaoge a pleasant surprise.

How had he forgotten about the system's pill-refining function?

Though medicinal herbs were expensive, they were far inferior to pills in value.

Several First-grade Medicinal Herbs worth a hundred Gold Coins might sell for ten thousand or even a hundred thousand if refined into pills.

Still, this system was rather unscrupulous. Refining lower-grade pills also consumed Points based on its current level.

In other words, a system of this level would need two hundred Points to refine a First-grade Pill.

A system of this level would likewise need four hundred Points to refine a First-grade Pill.

What about an even higher level?

What a scam!

There was no helping it. Who told him he was not an Alchemist?

"Then let's begin refining!" Nalan Chaoge said helplessly.

"Ding! Friendly reminder: the host currently has zero Points!"

"..."

In his excitement, Nalan Chaoge had forgotten that he had no Points.

Points could be obtained by recycling medicinal herbs, cultivation methods, Battle Skills, or even Heavenly Treasures. After thinking it over briefly, the only things in his possession that could be recycled were a Mid-level Xuan Tier Raging Lion's Wrath and a Living Dragon Tendon close to Sixth Rank.

However, if he recycled those things, he would always feel as though he had let down Nalan Jie's expectations.

He dejectedly put away the First-grade Medicinal Herbs filling the room. How could he find a way to earn Points?

Second-grade Medicinal Herbs—right, he still had ten thousand Gold Coins. He could go buy some Second-grade Medicinal Herbs.

The moment he thought of this, Nalan Chaoge quickly walked out of the room.

First-grade Medicinal Herbs cost one hundred Gold Coins each. His ten thousand Gold Coins should be enough to buy some Second-grade Medicinal Herbs, right?

"Guo'er, Guo'er..." The moment he stepped out of the room, Nalan Chaoge called out loudly.

"What is it, Young Master? Eh, Young Master, have you finished refining the pills already?" Guo'er looked at Nalan Chaoge in surprise.

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