Seeing Yi Fei hesitate, Lin Yao immediately understood his thoughts and chuckled inwardly, "Yi Fei, do you want to ask me what kind of pill I've refined? Do you feel that this fragrance is different from before?"
"Xuanlang wouldn't dare. You are a divine being, beyond our comprehension." Yi Fei's rare flattery made Lin Yao feel very comfortable, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"There's something good here, do you want to try it?" Lin Yao was in a great mood. He had learned real alchemy and found an easy way to make money, which made him want to joke with Yi Fei. "Think carefully before you answer. You only have one chance. This is really something good."
Yi Fei, a top-tier Heaven-level expert, had a conflicted expression on his face as he struggled with an intense internal debate. "No," he thought, "I'm really itching to take it. Everyone knows my master's abilities are extraordinary. What if he refines a pill that can help me advance?" He only had one chance. If he didn't take it, he'd probably regret it for years, until he actually reached the peak of the Earth-level. But if he did take it, it would be too blatant. It would be obvious he wanted something in return. Protecting my master was his duty, and the duty of all the Yi family members.
What should I do? How should I reply to the gentleman? Yi Fei felt extremely conflicted.
"Don't be shy, just answer according to your own conscience, I won't blame you." Lin Yao added fuel to the fire.
"Thank you, sir. Xuanlang would like to give it a try." Yi Fei gritted his teeth and answered according to his own heart, bowing deeply.
"Come on, stretch out your hand, I'll give you some." Lin Yao took out a medium-sized jade bottle filled with "dregs" and tempted Yi Fei.
Yi Fei immediately stretched out his right hand, spreading it in front of Lin Yao, his expression quite excited. Who says that experts are always calm? That's because they haven't encountered what they desire. When they encounter something good, they behave just like ordinary people.
Lin Yao carefully poured some powder onto Yi Fei's palm. An even stronger fragrance assaulted Yi Fei's senses, causing his right palm to tremble involuntarily.
"Eat." Lin Yao said succinctly, smiling at Yi Fei.
"Yes." Yi Fei agreed, tilted his head back and poured the powder in his palm into his mouth. He immediately felt a rich aroma in his mouth. The powder melted in his mouth, and a warm feeling rushed to his stomach, then spread throughout his body, especially to his liver and kidneys. He suddenly felt warmth, and this warmth became stronger and stronger, making him feel very comfortable.
The most obvious sensation wasn't the warmth in the liver and kidney area, but rather in a certain organ that all men value most, where the reaction was most pronounced. Although it wasn't the kind of arousal that comes from stimulation, and it was still in a dormant state, Yi Fei could clearly feel a sense of weight, a sense of depth, and a confidence far exceeding his usual level. This feeling supported the man's self-assurance.
What... what's going on? Why is the medicine the doctor gave me causing this reaction? Could it be...?
No way! Yi Fei immediately dismissed the idea. He didn't believe Lin Yao would create something like this for him to try. Besides, the fragrance just now was so refreshing, even surpassing the scent of the "Dragon Tiger Pill." He must have been mistaken. The doctor's medicine was miraculous and would definitely work for him.
"How does it feel?" Lin Yao asked Yi Fei teasingly, ready to burst into laughter at any moment.
Yi Fei did not answer Lin Yao's question immediately. He stood still, carefully experiencing the sensations in his body. After a while, he replied, "Reporting to you, sir, I feel a warmth in my muscles and bones. This... that medicine is very beneficial to my muscles and bones. I estimate it can help me break through to the peak of the Earth level."
"Huh?" Lin Yao was surprised. He suddenly remembered that snow lotus itself had the effect of strengthening bones and muscles. In addition, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth contained in it was bound to be very effective for the Yi family disciples. He had even wanted to see Yi Fei make a fool of himself, but he had overlooked the fact that he had made a fool of himself instead.
"Don't you feel your kidneys are full, full of energy, and have an impulse of dragon-horse spirit?" Lin Yao persisted, gently coaxing Yi Fei, explaining that this powder, in addition to nourishing the kidneys, would also gently nourish a certain organ and its auxiliary tissue structure.
"Sir, I can feel it, but it's not obvious. I'm mainly focusing on my muscles and bones." Yi Fei's answer was somewhat insincere. Although he did feel that the Dragon Horse Spirit was more pronounced, compared to the benefits of this medicine on his muscles and bones, this effect seemed worthless and meaningless.
Lin Yao felt defeated. He had actually joked with such a resolute person. With Yi Fei's abilities, even Liu Xiahui (a legendary figure known for his integrity) was not as self-controlled as him. A little impulsiveness was nothing. Besides, this powder did not have the effect of an aphrodisiac. It merely enhanced his abilities in this area, a kind of ability that came with the gentle nourishment of the liver and kidneys.
"This is an aphrodisiac, very effective for the liver and kidneys. It also has the added benefit of strengthening muscles and bones, but the latter effect is secondary and not very valuable." Lin Yao was somewhat discouraged, so he explained in detail, "This medicine is called 'Life Movement No. 1,' and it will be sold as a high-priced drug, exclusively for the male market."
"Ah!" Yi Fei exclaimed, feeling that his master was wasting a precious resource. Lin Yao actually said that the benefits to the muscles and bones were worthless. You should know that the Yi family regards any medicine that helps the muscles and bones as a treasure. Moreover, he had just experienced the effects. The warming sensation was not only felt in the liver and kidneys, but upon closer inspection, he found that the muscles and bones also had the same feeling. The muscles and bones were nourished by this medicine, so the effect must be extraordinary.
Aphrodisiacs? Sex drugs? Yi Fei was speechless. He could only bow again, saying nothing, hoping that Lin Yao would not sell these drugs and would leave them all to the Yi family.
Lin Yao rolled his eyes, thinking to himself, "Are you guys so poor you're going crazy? You can't even spare a little bit of aphrodisiac. What if one day I use the true alchemy techniques and hand seals to refine the 'Super Dragon Tiger Pill' and the 'Super Heavenly Fragrance Bone-Regenerating Pill'? Will you all faint on the spot?"
Ignoring Yi Fei's little scheme, Lin Yao passed right through, leaving Yi Fei, filled with regret and reluctance, gazing longingly at his retreating figure.
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"Brother Liangliang, do another somersault for me! I want to see it again!" Little Guli stared at Yi Liang with wide eyes, waving his hands excitedly.
"Nannan wants to see too! Brother Liangliang, hurry up and teach me! I want to show my classmates at kindergarten so they'll be envious." Nannan stood to the side clapping her little hands, her eyes full of hope. She thought somersaults were so cool, practically a killer move at kindergarten, and she really wanted to learn them and show them off.
"Okay, you guys stand back a bit, I'll do the flip right away," Yi Liang said with a smile. He was determined to fulfill the requests of his master's son and niece, no matter what. Although he had been flipping for almost half an hour, he could hold on and he was enjoying this feeling of being reborn. Once upon a time, even walking was a luxury for Yi Liang. Everything he had now was a gift from his master. The young master's words were orders, and he had to carry them out without question.
“Let’s flip it too.” Several young members of the Yi family, around ten years old, volunteered to participate and were very polite to Guli and Nannan.
On the rough cement surface, seven or eight children were doing somersaults in place, dazzling like several constantly spinning wheels of fire. Standing next to them, Xiao Guli and Nannan screamed and clapped their hands, their little hands turning red from clapping. Sweat made their hair stick together in a clump, and their two little faces were rosy as if they had applied rouge.
After administering acupuncture and medicine to the last member of the Yi family, Lin Yao stood on the second-floor balcony and saw the scene unfolding downstairs.
All 1,121 disabled children of the Yi family came to Chengdu and moved into this garment factory, turning it into a densely populated little world. All the employee dormitories were full, and even the factory buildings and offices were densely packed with temporary beds. Some of the children who recovered quickly and the Yi family escorts cleaned up the garbage every day. Even the young children participated in cleaning the latrines, which Lin Yao greatly admired.
The remaining disabled members of the Yi family came to Chengdu all at once, as Lin Yao had requested. With the new alchemy techniques and hand seals, the "Super Life-Giving Pill" and "Super Dragon-Tiger Pill" he refined were remarkably effective. The disabled members of the Yi family received rapid treatment, and the efficiency of nurturing the pseudo-elixir fire was greatly improved. After working for more than half a month, Lin Yao finally completed all the work. From now on, these members of the Yi family would be able to fully recover as long as they took the herbal medicine on time.
Yi Liang, one of the first disciples, had long since recovered his health, but because Lin Yao wanted them to "stay in the hospital for observation," they were not sent back to Yanji. Instead, they devoted themselves to cultivation in Chengdu, a place with a mild climate, and their skills improved rapidly. In just one month, they reached the second level of the human level, which made him overjoyed. Somersaults were naturally no problem for him.
"Lili, Nannan, be good, don't make your brother do somersaults, it's impolite." Lin Yao shouted from the balcony, which caused the two little ones to scream. They gave up watching the acrobatics and ran straight to the stairs, which surprised the Yi family members who were watching over them. They quickly followed the little ones to prevent them from falling.
"Dad, when are you going to take me to the amusement park?" Little Guli refused the help from the Yi family members while climbing the stairs, and rushed to the stairwell panting, throwing herself into Lin Yao's arms and acting spoiled.
"Uncle Yao, Nannan wants to go too. My dad hasn't taken me out to play in a long time. Can you order my dad to come along?" Nannan complained, sitting on Lin Yao's other arm. After finishing, she cleverly gave Lin Yao a kiss on the cheek. The little girl knew that her father, Ge Yong, was working for Lin Yao, so she used the word "order" very directly.
“Let’s go, let’s go together today. Let Yi Liang and the others come with us.” Lin Yao readily agreed, remembering that he had promised Yi Liang to go to the amusement park.
“Sir, Yi Liang and the others don’t need to go. There are too many people, and it would be a hassle for you.” Yi Fei stood aside and politely declined Lin Yao’s offer on behalf of the Yi family members.
“Let’s go together. I already promised Yi Liang. They’re still kids, and they’ve never played together before. Now that we’re in Chengdu, I’ll be in charge. Give the orders and make the arrangements. Call Ge Yong and ask him to take a day off. Also, ask him to arrange transportation.” Lin Yao ignored Yi Fei’s suggestion, his tone carrying the air of an elder. This was a recent change in him; he was becoming more and more like a true elder.
"Daddy, you look good like this. Please don't wear makeup anymore, okay? Lili doesn't like looking like that. Sister Nannan said it's ugly." Little Guli's pink face was pressed against Lin Yao's face, and the warm breath sprayed into Lin Yao's ear, making him feel ticklish and somewhat comfortable.
"You stinky Lili! All you do is tattle!" Nannan straightened up, turned away from Lin Yao's face, and glared at Xiao Guli with a cold look. "I clearly said that Uncle Yao didn't look good after he put on makeup, I didn't say he was ugly. You're the one who said that."
“If it’s not pretty, it’s ugly. That’s what the teacher said, and I remember it,” Xiao Guli retorted to Nannan without backing down.
"Alright, alright, Daddy will try not to wear makeup anymore. Makeup doesn't look good, and we can't let Lili and Nannan not like to see it." Lin Yao thought the kindergarten teacher was really amazing. In such a short time, she had completely captured the little one's heart. She kept repeating what the teacher said, as if the teacher's words were sacred decrees.
"Lili loves Daddy. Daddy is the prettiest without makeup, prettier than everyone else." Little Guli gave Lin Yao a big kiss on the nose, leaving sticky drool on it, making Lin Yao both laugh and cry.
"Uncle Yao is the most handsome, even more handsome than my dad, and as handsome as my mom." Not to be outdone, Nannan leaned over and squeezed Xiao Guli's head to kiss Lin Yao, but only kissed Lin Yao's left cheek.
Pretty? Why don't you say I'm handsome? Lin Yao was speechless. He knew the two little ones knew how to use "handsome," so why didn't they use it on him? Was it because his skin was too fair? It seemed he needed to artificially adjust his skin tone to avoid looking too pale. But, artificially adjusting skin tone meant he wasn't showing his true face, wasn't it still the same disguise?
Through continuous alchemy, Lin Yao has achieved a high level of control over his true qi. He can also apply the methods of using the attribute true qi he previously researched with ease. Now, if he wants to revert to his Korean-style gangster look, Lin Yao only needs three minutes. Moreover, he doesn't need to apply any chemicals or sticky potions to his face. His single eyelids, eye shape, and skin tone can all be made exactly the same as before.