THNWO 127

Chapter 127

These hundred days seemed neither long nor short.

Without brown chicken’s company, Hu Xiang also left. The daytime rain pool became much quieter. However, Fang Chaozhou was not idle. He resumed his old trade, reading novels and snacking. Master Cheng Hongyi went with Xue Danrong to expel demons and had no time to deal with them. As for the Senior Brother, because Fang Chaozhou died and was revived, his precious junior brother was enough, so he couldn’t bear to force Fang Chaozhou to cultivate.

For a moment, Fang Chaozhou felt even more relaxed than he had been in years.

No one was nagging him, no one was forcing him to cultivate. When his senior brothers and sisters saw him, their attitudes were all warm and affectionate.

However, something still came knocking at his door.

“Second Senior Brother, have you sold the fragrant skin pill and sweet dew pill?” Du Yunxi placed his hand near his lips, speaking in a hushed tone, seemingly afraid of being overheard.

However, there were only the two of them at the daytime rain pool now, so there was no possibility of anyone else overhearing.

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These two were Fang Chaozhou and Du Yunxi.

They hadn’t been setting up their stall for long when a female cultivator approached and inquired, “What are these fragrant skin pill and sweet dew pill?”

Du Yunxi froze at the sight of someone asking about the pills, which were difficult to describe. Meanwhile, Fang Chaozhou immediately spoke up, “There’s a saying that goes, ‘With fragrant sweat, thin shirts feel cool; with cool shirts, fragrant sweat exudes.’ If you take fragrant skin and sweet dew pills, it will turn your sweat into flower dew, making it sweet and fragrant to taste.”

The female cultivator blushed at his words, slightly turning away and looking elsewhere. She said, “That sounds too exaggerated. How do I know if what you’re saying is true or just a lie?”

“Of course it’s not a lie. We…” Fang Chaozhou looked at Du Yunxi beside him, “Junior Brother, say something.”

Du Yunxi looked at Fang Chaozhou, “What should I say?”

“Prove to this lady that our pills are effective,” Fang Chaozhou said.

Du Yunxi awkwardly smiled, “But Senior Brother, I haven’t tested them on anyone.”

Upon hearing this, the female cultivator directly turned away, casting a look at Fang Chaozhou and Du Yunxi as if they were two big swindlers.

Fang Chaozhou was speechless about Du Yunxi’s behavior. “You haven’t tested them on anyone, so how dare you claim that these two pills have such effects?”

“I assume they should,” Du Yunxi paused, “Second Senior Brother, why don’t you test them? If you sell the pills after testing them, it will be more convincing.”

“Why don’t you test them yourself?” Fang Chaozhou stared at Du Yunxi.

Du Yunxi hesitated, “There’s a common ingredient in these two pills that I’m allergic to, so I can’t take them.”

Fang Chaozhou said, “Then find…”

Who could they ask for help? These two pills were more suitable for female cultivators. However, if they asked their junior sister, they would definitely get beaten up and become famous in the Tianshui Sect. They both became wandering disciples, targeting their own junior sister. Besides, they felt awkward asking their junior sisters for help.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Chaozhou suggested, “How about asking which junior brother is willing?”

Among the male cultivators, there were probably very few who were willing to take these two pills. However, it wouldn’t hurt to ask around; maybe they would come across someone willing.

“No, then they’ll all know that I’m researching these pills,” Du Yunxi immediately refused.

Fang Chaozhou said, “But aren’t you afraid that I’ll know?”

The look in Du Yunxi’s eyes revealed his thoughts, “Second Senior Brother knowing is fine. I’ve helped you with hidden illnesses before.”

Fang Chaozhou understood. Du Yunxi believed he had a hidden illness, which was like knowing one of his flaws, so he wasn’t afraid of him finding out about his interest in researching strange pills. It was like they were exchanging secrets, and neither of them would mock the other.

Of course, Fang Chaozhou’s “hidden illness” was probably known to all of Yizhi Peak’s disciples.

“No, I won’t do it.” Fang Chaozhou couldn’t imagine his sweat becoming sweet and fragrant, or even the terrifying scene of being sweet and fragrant everywhere. For a man, it was too embarrassing.

After arguing back and forth for a while, they still couldn’t reach a conclusion. They hadn’t sold many of the pills they wanted to sell, and they hadn’t sold a single bottle of fragrant skin pills or sweet dew pills. They could only return home empty-handed.

Before returning home, Fang Chaozhou went to a shop.

A few days later, Du Yunxi found his way back to the daytime rain pool. “Second Senior Brother, I have a solution. I’ve developed another pill that can neutralize the effects of the fragrant skin pill and sweet dew pill. Second Senior Brother, please help me test it. If the test is successful, you can take my newly developed pill afterward, and everything will be fine.”

Fang Chaozhou was skeptical, “Really?”

Du Yunxi swore, “Absolutely. Second Senior Brother, don’t you trust my alchemy skills?”

He did. Du Yunxi was known for his alchemy skills in the original work and had a promising future.

Fang Chaozhou didn’t really want to agree, but Du Yunxi’s ingredients did cost money, and he often gave pills to fellow disciples without charge, refusing payment because he believed discussing money would harm their relationship.

These fragrant skin pills and sweet dew pills were rare items, and if they really worked, thousands of female cultivators would come to buy them.

“Alright, but if something goes wrong, I won’t let you off the hook,” Fang Chaozhou warned sternly.

Du Yunxi’s eyes lit up, “Nothing will go wrong. Come on, Second Senior Brother, let me explain the precautions for taking this pill to you.”

Seeing Du Yunxi’s uncontrollable excitement, Fang Chaozhou suddenly felt as if he had boarded a thief’s ship, but it was already too late. So, besides reading novels and snacking, Fang Chaozhou now had another task: taking pills. However, after one bottle, there was no change. On the third day, Du Yunxi sent over a new pill. “Second Senior Brother, try this one!”

Time passed quietly, and before they knew it, it was already the hundredth day that Master Cheng Hongyi had mentioned. Early that morning, Fang Chaozhou went to the Cloud Cave, but Xue Danrong’s demonic energy hadn’t dissipated yet, so Fang Chaozhou had to return.

Back at the pool, he saw pills on the table. Without enthusiasm, he took two of each and swallowed them before lying down on the bed.

Another boring day.

Time continued to pass, and Du Yunxi continued to improve the fragrant skin pills and sweet dew pills. Fang Chaozhou was already on his fourth bottle of the new pills, and Xue Danrong still hadn’t emerged. Before they knew it, it was time to select the inner disciples for the new year.

This selection of inner disciples was to choose the most outstanding and diligent among the outer disciples.

Fang Chaozhou had been lazy for most of the year and was caught by the Senior Brother to help select candidates. This selection was a tiring task, and Fang Chaozhou’s eyes were almost blinded after a day’s work. He also had to give appropriate advice to his junior brothers and sisters.

As a result, he was so exhausted after only two days that he bathed and fell asleep on his bed.

While he was asleep, he had a dream that someone was giving him a massage, making him feel extremely comfortable.

A bit lower.

Yes, there.

A bit harder.

“Do you need more pressure?” someone asked him.

Yes!

Fang Chaozhou suddenly stopped. Slowly opening his eyes, he felt like the massage on his back hadn’t disappeared. He remained silent for a moment before suddenly turning his head, only to meet a beautiful face.

Xue Danrong wore a jade crown and tied up his hair. His black eyebrows contrasted with his snow-white skin, and there was a red mole between his eyebrows like a candle flame. His phoenix eyes looked at Fang Chaozhou quietly.

Fang Chaozhou blinked several times, sitting up and reaching out to touch Xue Danrong’s face, “Is it you, Junior Brother?”

“It’s me, Senior Brother. I’m back.” As soon as Xue Danrong finished speaking, something fell from his arms.

“Great, then tomorrow you can help me with selecting the inner disciples. That task is too tiring, and I don’t want to do it anymore,” Fang Chaozhou sprawled over him.

Xue Danrong’s expression remained unchanged. He hugged Fang Chaozhou to prevent him from falling off the bed. “Okay.” But as soon as he hugged him, he leaned his head to the side, his nose twitching slightly. “Senior Brother, is that…?”

He hesitated a bit.

“Senior Brother, have you bathed with goat milk or cow milk?”

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Translator’s note: Fang Chaozhou is bound to suffer!!! Hahahahaha.