A Pill Replicated at a 1:0.9 Ratio
"That's pretty much what I guessed."
In the void, Lu Changzhi gently shook his head.
It's nothing more than giving gifts and currying favor.
Sure enough, the situation was always similar no matter where I went.
As long as one has enough status and power, one can receive so many gifts that one's hands are numb without doing anything.
"However, given the current situation, it's a good time to take action and retrieve the pills."
Lu Changzhi said softly.
He hadn't taken action because the pills were previously in the Xiao Clan and he wasn't sure what the Xiao Clan would do with them.
Right now, there's no such concern.
Just as I was thinking this, the system's options suddenly popped up.
"Faced with an easily obtainable elixir, what method would you choose to acquire it?"
"I. Openly and honestly steal. [Reward: Saint Rank Mid Grade - Great Radiance Mirror *1.]"
"II. Stealing Quietly. [Reward: Saint Rank Mid Grade Recipe - Concealed Breath Powder *1.]"
"Third, substituting inferior goods for superior ones. [Reward: Soul-Strengthening Demonic Pill *1.]"
[Great Radiance Mirror]: A Saint Rank Mid Grade. During the day, it can absorb and store light within itself. When activated, it unleashes a dazzling brilliance, blinding enemies and allowing for surprise attacks or underhanded tactics. The longer the light is stored, the longer it can be used...
[Concealed Breath Powder]: A Saint Rank Mid Grade medicine. A poison, colorless and odorless. When used, disperse it into the air. After the target absorbs it, their vision, hearing, and mental acuity will be greatly affected. At this time, they can act openly and legitimately to achieve the effect of concealment...
[Soul-Strengthening Demonic Pill]: A system-produced item. A 0.9-fold replica of the real Soul-Strengthening Demonic Pill, possessing both medicinal effects and a filling. Whether at first glance or upon close inspection, it is more authentic than the real thing. It is the perfect choice for passing off inferior goods as superior ones...
Perhaps because it wasn't a particularly difficult task, the reward wasn't of a very high rank.
"However, this Concealed Breath Powder is quite interesting."
Lu Changzhi lingered a little longer on the reward for the second option.
Regardless of the actual effectiveness of the product.
This line of thinking alone is quite worth learning.
After all, the purpose of concealment is simply to avoid being discovered.
Instead of trying to improve your ability to disguise and hide, it's better to just blind the other person right away.
Of course, Lu Changzhi was more concerned about the third option.
"It even has medicinal effects, System. Judging from your appearance, you can also make the real thing directly?"
Upon hearing this, the system replied:
"Master, that's different."
"It's so easy to fake it. It has medicinal effects, but it doesn't claim to have the effects of Soul-Strengthening Demonic Pill."
"Hiss."
Lu Changzhi raised an eyebrow.
That makes a lot of sense.
"In that case, let's choose this one."
Lu Changzhi made up his mind.
It wasn't simply because it was a counterfeit drug; there were two other considerations as well.
One reason was for Qin Jiuxiao's sake.
Lately, time and again, it's fair to say that absolutely nothing good has happened.
As someone who is in a position of importance, I should at least show some concern.
Receiving gifts and feeling cared for is something to be happy about, just by thinking about it.
Although it's a fake medicine, it's still somewhat related to the Soul-Strengthening Demonic Pill.
Sending fake medicine a thousand miles away, the gift may be small, but the sentiment is profound.
Another reason was that he wanted to know how things would develop from there.
Judging from Ma Yunteng's reaction just now, he's probably going to use the Soul-Strengthening Demonic Pill as a gift.
If it were suddenly lost now, it would definitely not be consistent with the predictions made based on available information.
Having a powerful backer versus not having one will obviously lead to different outcomes in how one acts.
They might even take the opportunity to do something to the Xiao Clan.
That way, Xiao Ye might be able to come up with some more missions.
I'll just come back for the trip and bring back some more stuff.
Having made up his mind, the fake pills were already in his hands, hidden in his backpack.
"No wonder it's a fake."
Lu Changzhi said softly.
They also gave me an identical antique medicine storage box as a gift.
After watching for a while, Lu Changzhi regained his composure and focused his attention on Ma Yunteng.
Next, we just need to wait for the right opportunity.
Inside the room.
Ma Yunteng placed the medicine box on the table and looked at it from a distance.
To be honest, he also had an impulse at that moment.
Try it yourself and see how lucky you are.
The uncertainty of good things is what makes them so alluring.
After all, once the pills are produced, it's not just a matter of their value.
It further demonstrates that you are lucky.
How could anyone not yearn for something like this?!
Finally, after much hesitation, he held back.
Ultimately, the allure of expanding power is greater.
Not long after, he got up and left, choosing his bedchamber maids.
More Children, More Blessings, but this is not something that can be achieved overnight.
Having several beautiful daughters would provide more support for one's future power.
"No wonder the other rewards weren't of very high quality."
In the void, Lu Changzhi sighed.
It's not difficult to leave things behind even after someone has left.
The fake medicine was enveloped in spiritual energy, easily replacing the real one.
At the same time, the glimmer of opportunity vanished from sight.
After doing all this...
After taking out the Void Shuttle, Lu Changzhi returned to the vicinity of the Xiao Clan.
In fact, he was even faster than Xiao Zhong.
Cloud Heaven Holy Land.
Inside a luxurious house.
Qin Jiuxiao suddenly woke up with a start, his eyes wide open, breathing heavily, his chest heaving violently.
In a short while, he broke out in a cold sweat.
He just had a nightmare.
The nightmare's content was bizarre and terrifying.
He dreamt that he was bound tightly and kneeling on the ground.
In front of him were the Xiao Dao he had made in the past.
I have always been the one in control, but now I have become the one in a passive position.
With a difficult turn of the head, one can see behind.
With each tremor of the ground, a giant, hairless chimpanzee appeared, wielding a long whip, and walked towards him.
Of course, this is only part of the nightmare.
There's something even more exciting.
In conclusion
It was a nightmare.
"Knock knock knock."
Just then, a sound came from outside.
It took several attempts to finally wake Qin Jiuxiao from the replay of his nightmare.
He staggered off the bed, and only halfway there did he remember that he could use his spiritual power to open the door.
The person who came in through the door was Elder Xuan.
His expression showed a hint of haste.
Upon seeing Qin Jiuxiao, who was covered in sweat and looked panicked, his gaze suddenly sharpened, and he quickly asked:
"Jiuxiao, what happened? Why are you like this?"
Since the ominous signs appeared in the celestial omens not long ago, he has been observing the changes in the stars every night.
Just a short while ago.
He noticed that the star symbolizing Qin Jiuxiao was now flickering.
This is not a good sign.
He rushed over immediately.
Qin Jiuxiao took a deep breath, regained his composure, and said:
"Elder Xuan, it's nothing, I just had a nightmare."
"Nightmare?"
Elder Xuan's expression grew even more solemn, and he quickly asked:
What kind of nightmare was it?
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuxiao's expression changed slightly.
How could I possibly tell outsiders about these things? Wouldn't that be embarrassing?
However, it is also an opportunity to win favor.
He quickly came up with a suitable explanation and said:
"Reporting to Elder Xuan, Jiuxiao dreamt of a great calamity that occurred in the Holy Land, which frightened him awake."
Qin Jiuxiao was very satisfied with this reason.
That makes perfect sense, and it also shows how much they care about the Holy Land.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Elder Xuan in front of him suddenly stiffened, his face changed drastically, and he even trembled as he spoke.
"Oh no... oh no, an omen has appeared!"