However Deng Qing weighed it, exchanging merit points for Ginseng Pills seemed a poor bargain.
Once he reached the Bone-Forging Realm, Ginseng Pills were already the lowest-grade supplements available.
In his view, merit points should be spent on things money could not buy. Exchanging them for Ginseng Pills was decidedly poor value.
Deng Qing left the Merit Exchange and went looking for Big Brother Zhao again.
Half an hour later, he found Big Brother Zhao at the South Wall Corner. Once he explained what he wanted, sure enough, Big Brother Zhao had connections.
Big Brother Zhao said, "Ginseng Pills? They sell those at the Black Market. Six taels and three mace apiece. Buy enough, and you can get them cheaper."
Deng Qing took out five mace of silver and handed it over with a smile. "Then sorry for the trouble, Big Brother Zhao. Please introduce me."
Big Brother Zhao accepted the silver without ceremony and led him away.
With an acquaintance making the introduction, the transaction went smoothly.
Deng Qing bought ten Ginseng Pills in one go, and the seller lowered the price a little.
Once the deal was done, Deng Qing put the pills away and headed back to the tent where he was recovering.
As he approached, he spotted two familiar faces: Li Cheng and Zhang Quan.
Li Cheng wore a pale green martial outfit, with a fine sword hanging at his waist and a jade ornament dangling from its tassel. He looked quite spirited.
Zhang Quan wore a dark gray robe. Drab from head to toe, he stood half a step behind Li Cheng.
Li Cheng spotted Deng Qing from afar and immediately came forward, clasping his arm excitedly. "We've barely been apart, Senior Brother, yet you already look so much sturdier."
Deng Qing smiled. "You're doing