Soaking Jujube Recipe, Marvelous Tiger Paste

Just like last time, Fang Shu quickly went to several shops and took out all the money from the three Black Ticket in one go.

Then, he efficiently disposed of all the valuables and temporarily stored them in a new shop, exchanging them for a brand new Black Ticket.

Although this process is a bit troublesome, it can prevent the goods from being tampered with, thus avoiding the possibility of him being traced and brought to justice.

Until evening that day, Fang Shu did not find anything unusual about the place where the valuables were stored.

He then concealed himself and stepped back into the shop where he had stored his belongings.

When he opened the chest in the shop, he paid special attention to the strands of hair he had tucked inside, as well as a few other small traces of tampering, to make sure that no one else had opened the chest.

Thus, Fang Shu left the shop with his satchel, then went to another familiar old shop, rented a quiet room there, and began to organize his valuables.

In the hazy smoke, a jingling sound of Talisman Coins rang out.

Fang Shu, through examining the goods deposited with the Black Ticket, discovered that one of them indeed belonged to Su Qingao.

This one contained the most Talisman Coins, a full thirty or forty thousand Talisman Coins, filling a huge box. It must have been all the old man's possessions.

Fortunately, Fang Shu always chose nighttime for both retrieving and storing valuables; otherwise, carrying such a large box back and forth would have certainly attracted attention.

Besides the Talisman Coins, the old man's belongings also contained some strange and miscellaneous items. Fang Shu didn't understand these things, and after recognizing that they had no Spiritual Qi and were not made of rare materials, he glanced at them.

However, a handwritten copy inside the box caught his attention.

After checking the notebook and finding no poison powder, Fang Shu unfolded it and immediately raised an eyebrow.

The handwritten manuscript was inscribed with the words "Luo Clan's Secret Jujube-Nourishing Method".

However, the book does not describe how to plant jujube trees, but rather a recipe for processing jujubes. It consists of three methods: soaking, simmering, and pickling, all of which require a furnace or cauldron as a tool.

Well-cultivated jujubes can nourish yin and yang, strengthen the body, and according to the book, this recipe was passed down from the ancient immortals who ate jujubes to achieve longevity, and it has miraculous effects.

Daily consumption can turn gray hair black, restore new teeth, and add several years to one's lifespan, thus achieving longevity.

Surprisingly, although it was a handwritten copy, it actually contained three Mystic Script.

Judging from the Mystic Script, this method is a secret recipe rather than a folk remedy, and it may actually have some effect.

However, Fang Shu simply recorded this Secret Method in his Dao Register to enrich his Law Technique repertoire for future inspiration, and then paid little attention to it.

The reason is simple: the three methods of Jujube-Nurturing Secret Art all require astonishing furnaces, involving men, women, and children respectively.

For example, the Secret Method for pickling dates involves taking the urine of a seven-year-old boy and three catties of white sugar, then peeling the skin off a donkey's root to make donkey-hide gelatin, which is then mixed and used.

Dates preserved in this sugar are soaked in children's urine three times a day. Once the date is preserved, those without teeth who consume it will grow new teeth.

This method of preparation is the most feasible and refreshing of the three Jujube-Nurturing Secret Art.

The other two methods involving men and women are even more appalling.

After taking stock of the old man's belongings, Fang Shu turned his attention to the other two items of wealth.

After another round of inventory, his eyes immediately lit up with excitement.

The three Black Ticket, including the Spirit Stone, brought him over 100,000 Talisman Coins in total, a huge windfall that made him rich overnight.

Even though Fang Shu had been somewhat prepared, he still murmured to himself:

"It would take thirty years of selling blood, without eating or drinking, to accumulate over 100,000 coins."

Killing thieves and robbing them is indeed a great way to get rich!

Fang Shu instantly understood why, despite the perilous nature of the wilderness, people continued to venture out.

After all, even if they don't find any medicinal herbs or treasures in the wild, as long as they kill a few people and come back, they might still be able to turn their lives around and escape their predicament.

Of course, if many people go out without being vigilant, not forming groups, and not restraining each other, they will often end up being eaten, rather than "eating others."

The wealth was tempting.

Looking at the pile of valuables in front of Fang Shu, Fang Shu pondered repeatedly, his eyes narrowing slightly. For the first time, he gained a fundamental understanding of the dangers of the wilderness.

Fortunately, this time, he wasn't the one being eaten.

After pondering silently for a while, Fang Shu's gaze suddenly became bright again, landing on another object in front of him.

The factor that determines whether Immortal cultivator is "eaten" or "eaten" is the level of their Law Power.

It could even be said to be the only factor.

Fang Shu discovered a well-sealed ointment in the homes of two Black Tiger Hall disciples. It appeared to be a precious medicine that could increase a person's Law Power!

This ointment is the color of amber and the color of gold. It comes in a box and is sealed with wax inside. Just by opening the outer box, a strong medicinal aroma wafts out, making Fang Shu's body restless and even his bones itch.

When he first examined the object, he almost mistook it for a potent poison.

Fortunately, after careful examination, he realized that what he had in his possession might be a precious medicine, or at least a spiritual ointment like the Ant Spirit Paste in the Solitary Gu Hall.

With anticipation in his heart, Fang Shu burned all the useless clutter, carefully stored away a large sum of Talisman Coins Spirit Stone, and quietly left the shop carrying only the medicine box.

Before leaving the shop, he carefully affixed Clean-Clothes Talisman to his body to prevent the strong smell of the ointment from giving him away.

After visiting several pawnshops and pharmacies, and paying people to examine the medicines carefully, Fang Shu finally learned what the medicines in the box were.

Its name is "Tiger-Bone Vitality Paste".

Although the name of this medicine is ordinary, it is a spiritual ointment made by capturing tiger demons of the first level or above and using leopard fetuses and other ingredients as auxiliary materials. It can be used externally or internally to strengthen Qi and Blood, especially to strengthen bones.

According to a hint from an old shaman, this ointment is a secret medicine of a certain Daoist temple, which is not easily leaked. It can help the people in that temple to develop a tiger-like physique, making it easier for them to cultivate their unique immortal skills.

Because of its limited production, only disciples who are close to entering the Dao or about to undergo tribulation will receive some as a reward. It is a rare and precious medicine for one tribulation, and the one in Fang Shu is potent and relatively fresh.

As for the martial arts school the old magistrate mentioned, there's no need to overthink it; it's naturally the Black Tiger Hall.

Fang Shu remained calm despite Chao Feng's almost explicit words. Instead, he carefully inquired about methods for preservation and use before leaving with composure.

It should be noted that Guling Town is so large and has so many Immortal cultivator; even if this old strategist doesn't follow the rules, he will reveal everything in the next moment.

As long as Fang Shu doesn't reveal his true face, isn't being followed, and hasn't told anyone who knows him, he'll be fine.

Therefore, after leaving the shop, he patted a Clean-Clothes Talisman on his body and went to a secluded place to quickly change his clothes.

After another round of twists and turns, Fang Shu cautiously returned to the Solitary Gu Hall.

Upon returning to the Solitary Gu Hall, he took Grain-Repelling Pill and hung a sign outside the door indicating that he was in seclusion for cultivation.

Tiger-Bone Vitality Paste, a precious medicine that can only be produced by the Black Tiger Hall and can nourish bones and assist in the cultivation of a first-stage human immortal, should naturally be used up as soon as possible to avoid attracting trouble if left on the body.

Furthermore, even with corroboration from multiple connoisseurs, Fang Shu still used his limited pharmacological knowledge to test the secret medicine before taking it, just to avoid any possibility of poisoning.

However, the biggest reason he was able to take the medicine so readily was...

He tested the ointment on himself and, through the monitoring function of the Dao Register, confirmed that it was beneficial and harmless to his body.

And so, relying on the newly acquired Tiger-Bone Vitality Paste, Fang Shu secluded himself in his room, diligently training his muscles and bones.

After taking this medicine, his skin temporarily turned amber. Every time he took it internally, he felt his bones itching all over, as if they were being replaced with new bones.

The intense itching made Fang Shu want to bang his head against the wall.

But he endured the itching and pain, and instead replaced banging his head against the wall with punching, so that he could pour all the burning energy in his body into his boxing skills.

Bang bang bang!

In just a few days, his cultivation progressed faster than ever before.

Fang Shu then immersed himself in cultivation.

Even after he finished consuming the tiger bone ointment, he continued his cultivation without interruption.

He only emerged from his seclusion when Li Hou'er came looking for him again.

At this very moment, a line of text appeared on the Dao Register in his mind:

[Realm: First-Tribulation Essence-Refining Human Immortal (86% complete)]

A single dose of ointment allowed Fang Shu's cultivation progress to increase by more than 40% in just half a month.

This gain is nearly three times greater than the culmination of his previous victory over Xiao Hu!

Fang Shu murmured to himself, "So this is the use of the precious medicine? It's truly delightful."

The tiger bone ointment he used was only a first-level treasure medicine, not a second-level or third-level treasure medicine.

In an instant, Fang Shu tasted the sweetness of the precious medicine, and a yearning arose in his heart.

However, he didn't dwell on these emotions for long. After swallowing hard, he quickly composed himself and calmly stepped out the door.

"Let's go! Brother Fang, it's time to go draw lots to buy the land and choose merchants to build that big tiled house."

Seeing Fang Shu come out, Li Hou'er excitedly announced, "Your uncle and my dad, they've already gone over and are waiting for us."

Upon hearing this, Fang Shu suddenly realized that his family also had such trivial matters as buying a house.

He did not resist, and it was a good opportunity for him to relax and unwind from his arduous seclusion.

Fang Shu agreed and followed Li Hou'er to the Paper Workshop to join in the fun once again.

Upon arriving at the Paper Workshop, he found his second uncle Yu Le, and the talisman master Li Yuan. He also spotted the manager Xiao Hu, in the crowd.

The Xiao Hu I saw today had a completely different demeanor from his previous high-spirited and smug appearance.

The other person was bowing low, with a humble and kind expression, clutching a room ticket in their hand, and calling out to the crowd:

"Excellent tickets for the main house! Two of the neighbors are young, highly skilled students from the dojo; their futures are limitless. Don't miss out!"

Xiao Hu was actually selling the housing voucher he had managed to snatch with great difficulty, which he had bought for his daughter. Moreover, the other party shamelessly used Fang Shu and Li Hou'er as excuses to brag.

Upon hearing this, someone approached Xiao Hu to inquire, and Xiao Hu immediately and warmly negotiated the price with the other party.

Fang Shu walked closer.

He listened for a while and discovered that Xiao Hu was now arguing with the other party for a long time over a hundred Talisman Coins, even arguing until his face turned red.

Some acquaintances at the scene also noticed Xiao Hu's disheveled appearance, and they immediately clicked their tongues in disapproval.

"Hey! Isn't this Master Xiao, the head manager of the Scorched-Tail Hall? Why don't you build your own house and instead take on such a lowly job as a middleman?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hu's face flushed red, and he tried to argue, but in the end, he could only weakly whisper:

"They're all Immortal cultivator, why are you calling them middlemen..."

Someone retorted, "Oh right, what you're doing should be considered speculation and profiteering, pshaw!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hu simply turned his back and went to discuss the price with the next person.

Fang Shu stood aside and watched.

His eyes seemed thoughtful, sensing that Xiao Hu's drastic change meant something significant must have happened.