13: Is Chapter 13 really that good?

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with my primary mana nutrient solution?"

The crew-cut man's reaction made Chu Xiu frown.

He had already used eight vials of primary mana nutrient solution and could guarantee that these mana nutrient solutions he made were genuine.

Hearing the onlookers' discussions sparked by the crew-cut man's reaction, he couldn't help but wonder if the man before him was acting on purpose to extort him.

However, the crew-cut man's next response caught everyone by surprise.

After listening to Chu Xiu, he shook his head like a rattle-drum and then excitedly said to Chu Xiu:

"No, no, no, little brother, you misunderstand. Your primary mana nutrient solution definitely has no issues whatsoever."

"In fact, the effects of this primary mana nutrient solution are better than any I've used before! The magic source energy contained inside exceeds other primary mana nutrient solutions by thirty percent!"

With that, he sat down right there in full view of the crowd and began practicing the Demon-Forging Technique.

"Even the boost to cultivation speed exceeds the primary mana nutrient solutions I've used in the past by thirty percent! If this little brother's primary mana nutrient solution were just a bit stronger, it could rival an intermediate mana nutrient solution!"

After feeling the boost to his cultivation speed provided by the primary mana nutrient solution sold by Chu Xiu, the crew-cut man was deeply shaken inside.

He quickly opened his eyes again, a bright light flashing in them as he looked at Chu Xiu.

"Little brother, I'll buy all the remaining primary mana nutrient solutions at market price. I'll transfer the money to you right now!"

This time, without mentioning the boost to cultivation speed again, he immediately looked at the remaining twenty-one vials of primary mana nutrient solution on Chu Xiu's stall and said excitedly.

"Alright!"

This action caught Chu Xiu somewhat by surprise, but he was still quick to pull out his payment QR code.

210,000 arrived in his account on the spot, and Chu Xiu handed over the remaining primary mana nutrient solutions to him.

Right under the stunned gazes of the surrounding onlookers, the two quickly completed the transaction.

"Little brother, let's exchange contact info. In the future, if you have more mana nutrient solution to sell, I'll take as much as you have. That way, you won't have to go through the trouble of setting up a stall, and you won't have to be questioned by foolish people with no eye for quality!"

As he spoke, his gaze glanced over at the few people in the crowd who had disparaged Chu Xiu earlier.

Confronted with his gaze, those few quickly looked away, not daring to meet his eyes.

"That would be wonderful!"

Hearing the crew-cut man's proposal, Chu Xiu's eyes lit up.

From the man's recent reaction, he vaguely guessed that the primary mana nutrient solution he concocted might really be more effective than what was sold on the market.

Since the man dared to make such an offer—promising to take all the mana nutrient solutions he could produce in the future—his identity was clearly extraordinary.

"Zhou Hao."

"Chu Xiu."

Soon, the two exchanged contact information and learned each other's names.

Upon learning Chu Xiu's name, Zhou Hao smiled and said to him, "If you don't mind, little brother, I'll take the liberty of calling you Brother Chu."

"It's my honor to make friends with you, Big Brother Zhou," Chu Xiu replied with a smile as well.

Hearing this, Zhou Hao smiled and shook his head, saying, "Brother Chu, you're being too humble! Hahaha. Where are you heading next? If we're going the same way, we can go together. Lately, there are still criminals hiding out in Linjiang City, so it isn't safe at night."

Hearing this, Chu Xiu remembered the news he saw on the school's large screen yesterday, knowing that Zhou Hao was referring to the Heavenly Demon Society members who had escaped the Qingyi Bureau's suppression.

Thinking it over, he shook his head and declined, "Thank you for the kind offer, Big Brother Zhou. But I still need to go to the Breeder Association later to make more mana nutrient solution. It's in the opposite direction of the City Defense Army barracks, so I won't bother you."

"Fair enough, take care on the road then."

Seeing this, Zhou Hao didn't push. After giving Chu Xiu a few words of advice, both he and Chu Xiu departed in a hurry.

Zhou Hao was returning to the military camp with the primary mana nutrient solutions he had just bought to share the good news with the City Defense Army brass, while Chu Xiu needed to rush to the Breeder Association as soon as possible to buy magic source flowers and make new mana nutrient solutions.

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As soon as Zhou Hao returned to the City Defense Army barracks, he headed straight for the building in the center.

"Squad Leader!"

Seeing Zhou Hao, the guard at the entrance immediately saluted.

"Mm."

Zhou Hao returned the salute, nodded, and quickly dashed into the building under the guard's gaze.

In just a few breaths of time, he arrived in front of an office on the second floor.

With a bang, Zhou Hao threw open the office door, immediately followed by his excited voice.

"Dad! I bought something amazing! Come take a look!"

At this time, a middle-aged military officer sitting on the sofa in the office, who shared a thirty percent resemblance to Zhou Hao, turned dark-faced and scolded Zhou Hao:

"Stinky brat, how many times have I told you? You're a soldier now, stop making a fuss over everything."

"And another thing, in these barracks, you call me Commander!"

If Chu Xiu were here, he would definitely recognize this person's identity: he was none other than the officer who commanded all the City Defense Army forces in Linjiang City—Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang, one of Linjiang City's five Gold-tier Beastmasters.

"Heheh, Commander, don't get angry yet. Look at what this is!"

Seeing Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang's face darken on the verge of fury, Zhou Hao wasn't afraid at all. Instead, with a face full of smiles, he placed the primary mana nutrient solutions in his hands right in front of him.

"Aren't these just primary mana nutrient solutions? What is there to show off?"

Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang merely glanced indifferently at the faint-blue glowing primary mana nutrient solutions placed before him by Zhou Hao, his face full of disdain.

primary mana nutrient solutions were very precious to ordinary people, but to a Gold-tier Beastmaster like him who held both power and strength, they were hardly worth his attention.

Even though there were twenty-one vials of primary mana nutrient solution placed before him by Zhou Hao, it was still the case.

If the quantity were a hundred times what was before him, it might warrant a few extra looks.

"Hmph, old man, keep pretending. You'll be shocked in a moment."

On the side, seeing his father's disdainful expression and how he didn't even deign to look properly, Zhou Hao was secretly amused.

Then, he gave a light cough and spoke:

"Commander, these aren't ordinary primary mana nutrient solutions. I just tried one, and its effect is thirty percent stronger than the primary mana nutrient solution you gave me back then."

"Not only that, these primary mana nutrient solutions were all sold at market price—ten thousand a vial."

After saying that, he looked at Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang with a faint smile.

"Mm, mm, I got it,"

Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang said out of habit, waving his hand impatiently upon hearing Zhou Hao's words.

"Wait, what did you just say? The effects of these primary mana nutrient solutions are thirty percent stronger than the ones I gave you back then?!"

But the next moment, his movement froze, and he abruptly stood up, staring at Zhou Hao.