Father-in-Law's Generosity

After the two married.

Chen Sheng also moved into the Pill Workshop.

The newlyweds were inseparable.

They spent a month clinging to each other as sweetly as honey, without the slightest distance between them.

Of course.

Chen Sheng did not neglect his daily cultivation or work.

Huang Wangyou, meanwhile, had always been carefree and still cultivated sporadically.

Chen Sheng let her do as she pleased.

Medicine Room.

All kinds of Medicinal Ingredients gave off their distinct fragrances.

Beside the neatly arranged medicine racks.

Li Huayao stood obediently to one side.

Chen Sheng and Huang Wangyou stood side by side.

Besides them.

There was also a youth and a girl nearby.

They were the newly admitted Apprentices, both wearing somewhat nervous expressions.

Over these past days.

Chen Sheng and Li Huayao had guided them one by one, successfully teaching the new Apprentices the basics of pharmacy.

At this moment.

Huang Yueyang stroked his beard as he carefully inspected the Medicinal Ingredients prepared by the new Apprentices.

His brows relaxed, and he nodded lightly. "Starting tomorrow, Tang Yun and Li Huayao will go to the Fire Room."

"Really?"

Li Huayao's eyes lit up as she clenched her fists.

The work in the Medicine Room was tedious and exhausting: washing herbs, cutting herbs, drying them...

Every task was complicated and difficult.

The Fire Room was different.

That was where one truly began to come into contact with pill refining.

The art of Fire Control was profound.

The work was relatively leisurely as well.

Naturally, Li Huayao was delighted, unable to hide the smile on her face.

Chen Sheng was happy as well.

Although his Father-in-law had secretly given him knowledge from the Secret Manual of Pharmacy.

The rules on the surface had not been disrupted in the slightest. He was still learning and progressing step by step.

Huang Yueyang gave the two new Apprentices a few more instructions, including the key points of storing Medicinal Ingredients.

Then he left with his hands behind his back.

The two Apprentices hurriedly bowed to the three of them.

They expressed their gratitude at length.

"Thank you, Senior Brother and Senior Sister, for your guidance these past days!"

Chen Sheng said warmly:

"You should thank yourselves for being willing to work hard."

At the side, Li Huayao had finally made it through the hard times.

Now that her spirits were high, she put on an impressive air as she lectured the two new Disciples:

"Now that we're leaving, you must be even more diligent in the Medicine Room from now on..."

Watching this scene.

Huang Wangyou covered her mouth and giggled, her heart full of amusement.

At noon, in the Inner Hall.

Chen Sheng brewed a pot of Longjing Tea.

He held a teacup in both hands and offered it to his Father-in-law, his movements respectful and practiced.

Watching the steam curl up from the cup.

Huang Yueyang took a sip of tea and slowly spoke.

"The Secret Manual of Pharmacy has been in your hands for several months now. What insights have you gained?"

Chen Sheng did not hide anything and carefully organized his thoughts.

Over the past few months.

He had already committed its contents to heart.

The Secret Manual of Pharmacy contained thirty sections.

The first ten sections.

Covered various fundamental medicinal principles and methods of medicine-making.

They were precisely what the Disciples learned in the Medicine Room.

After mastering this knowledge, learning Fire Control and Pill Condensation, and mastering basic Pill Formulas, one could refine basic pills.

Starting from the eleventh section.

Came the true secret teachings.

They included many rare medicinal principles and applications.

All knowledge required for refining pills of greater difficulty.

This portion consisted of five sections.

The final fifteen sections.

Explained the proportions and methods of fusion for all manner of Medicinal Ingredients.

The explanations were extremely profound and touched upon the underlying principles.

At the end, there was even a derivation process for a Pill Formula.

—The derivation of the Huang Clan Rejuvenation Pill.

The Huang Clan Pill Workshop.

Had three signature products—the Huang Clan Rejuvenation Pill, the Huang Clan Yellow Sprout Pill, and the Huang Clan Spirit-Feeding Pill.

Among them, the Rejuvenation Pill.

Was famous for its quality and affordability.

Among Rejuvenation Pills of the same price, the Huang Clan's had the strongest effects and were sought after by many Rogue cultivators.

Chen Sheng carefully read through the derivation process.

He discovered that it.

Had gone through dozens of versions.

Some had better effects, but their costs rose drastically.

Others cost less, but their medicinal efficacy was insufficient.

Huang Yueyang studied and revised the ingredients time and again.

Before finally settling on the current version.

This gave the Huang Clan Rejuvenation Pill a powerful competitive edge in the Market Town.

Chen Sheng pondered for a moment, then said candidly:

"Over these past days, this son-in-law has studied it repeatedly and finally gained a glimpse of the path."

"Father-in-law often says, 'Without a thorough understanding of medicine, one cannot succeed in the Way of Alchemy.' Looking back now, those are truly words of wisdom."

He looked up at Huang Yueyang, his gaze sincere.

"People often say that a Pill Formula is the foundation of pill refining."

"Only after studying the secret teachings did this son-in-law realize how greatly mistaken that is."

"The proportions and methods of fusion among all medicines are the true core!"

"Pill Formulas may change in countless ways, but these underlying principles remain unchanged."

"Only by mastering them can one improve Pill Formulas like Father-in-law, or even create new ones."

Huang Yueyang set down his teacup.

The bottom of the cup lightly touched the table, producing a crisp sound.

Rare approval appeared on his face.

"You have some comprehension after all."

After a pause, he added:

"Memorize the contents of the secret teachings, then destroy that jade slip."

Chen Sheng nodded, knowing it was to prevent the inheritance from leaking out.

"Yes, Father-in-law!"

With his spiritual sense at the Qi Condensation Mid-stage.

Having a photographic memory was no difficult feat. As long as he calmed down and memorized it carefully, he could imprint it all in his mind.

Huang Yueyang nodded and continued:

"Starting tomorrow, aside from your duties in the Fire Room, come to the Inner Hall every afternoon to study the Way of Pharmacy with me."

"It is useless to merely remember it in your head. This field cannot do without solid practical experience."

Chen Sheng nodded. "Father-in-law speaks wisely."

Huang Yueyang nodded.

"Since you and Wangyou are husband and wife, you may call me Father-in-law."

"From now on, I will provide your cultivation resources."

Having said that.

He took out a Storage Bag from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng accepted the Storage Bag and swept it with his spiritual sense, his heart jolting in shock.

"Inside are three hundred jin of Spirit Rice, four bottles of Qi Gathering Pills, and thirty Spirit Stones."

"This is your allowance for the year."

His Father-in-law was incredibly generous!

Three hundred jin of Spirit Rice alone would cost thirty Spirit Stones, even at the Market Town's purchase price.

Not to mention the four bottles of Qi Gathering Pills.

Those were pills supplied for the daily Qi Refinement cultivation of Qi Condensation Mid-stage cultivators.

The market price of one bottle.

Was around thirty-five Spirit Stones.

Four bottles amounted to one hundred and forty Spirit Stones.

By that calculation, with a single gesture.

His Father-in-law had given him resources worth two hundred Spirit Stones.

If Chen Sheng had relied on farming, he would probably have needed ten years to save that much.

"Father-in-law, this..."

"Take it."

Huang Yueyang waved his hand, his tone carrying an elder's generosity.

"We're family. Why be so polite?"

"Thank you, Father-in-law!"

Chen Sheng no longer refused and obediently put away the Storage Bag.

Finally.

Huang Yueyang offered one more reminder:

"When you learn Fire Control tomorrow, you must focus with utmost attention."

"If you cannot practice the basic Fire Control Hand Seals to perfection, you will not be able to learn the secret Hand Seals later either."

Chen Sheng nodded. "This son-in-law will remember your teachings and never dare to be negligent."

New House.

Huang Wangyou was sitting before the dressing table, fiddling with a Jade hairpin.

When she saw Chen Sheng enter.

She immediately turned around, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him expectantly.

"Did he give you cultivation resources?"

Chen Sheng walked over and gently scraped the tip of her nose. "My wife truly is clever as ice and snow."

Huang Wangyou smugly raised her chin.

"Of course. How much did he give you?"

Chen Sheng handed over the Storage Bag.

Huang Wangyou checked it with her spiritual sense and immediately understood.

"Father has always been fair. It is the same as my allowance."

Having said that.

She also took a Storage Bag from her dressing case and handed it to Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng took one look.

Sure enough, it was perfectly fair.

It was also three hundred jin of Spirit Rice, four bottles of cultivation pills for Qi Condensation Early-stage, and thirty Spirit Stones.

"That's not right!"

Huang Wangyou suddenly frowned, like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on:

"Husband, your cultivation is higher than mine. How could three hundred jin of Spirit Rice be enough? And you should get more Spirit Stones too!"

As she spoke, she rose to head outside.

"I'll go talk to Father!"

"Hey, don't go!"

Chen Sheng broke out in a sweat and hurriedly pulled her back.

"It's enough, it's really enough. Father-in-law has already taken great care of me. How could I ask for more?"

Held back by him, Huang Wangyou struggled twice but could not break free. She pouted and said:

"But you use up so much when you cultivate..."

Though she said that.

The intention to actually go find her father had already vanished from her eyes.

Instead, she looked adorably bashful at being held back by Chen Sheng.

Seeing her like this, Chen Sheng's heart warmed.

He reached out and drew her into his arms.

Lowering his head, he pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.

Huang Wangyou snuggled into his embrace.

Then she suddenly raised her head, her eyes shifting as she gave a sly little smile:

"Then... shall I make it up to you tonight?"

"Let's... consider it a celebration for Husband entering the Fire Room to learn the craft."

Chen Sheng was overjoyed:

"Good!"