229: Chapter 229 Huang Yaoshi

"Alright, let's head over and take a look first. He promised me some things, so let's go see him now." Ye Qing said, looking toward Jing Yue. "Is his residence far from here?"

"It's not far. He lives on that hilltop over there. Let's walk; we can pass through this area and see how things are here, and take a look at the Modu Barrier."

Jing Yue spoke with a smile on her face, looking like she wanted to fulfill her duties as a host.

"Alright, then we'll walk over."

With that, everyone followed Jing Yue's lead and headed in that direction.

As they passed through the Modu Barrier area, the group of young women looked around while Jing Yue introduced the surroundings.

Everyone was filled with excitement.

This time, they could have a good look around.

And buy more clothes.

Otherwise, if one Battle Robe falls today and another tomorrow, how can they maintain sustainability without restocking?

At the thought, their faces flushed with a rosy hue.

The blush on their faces made them look even more bashful.

At that moment, they attracted the attention of many people.

Meanwhile, on the mountain where Huang Bai lived.

At the entrance stood many figures, each dressed in luxurious clothing and possessing quite an Aura.

One look and it was clear they were scions of various families.

However, at this moment, they didn't dare to act out of line. They all waited obediently at the door, looking at the wooden house before them. Although their eyes were full of anxiety, they didn't dare step forward to knock.

"My god, when will Pharmacist Huang come out?"

"My old man's illness can't wait much longer."

A young man spoke, and several people nearby looked at him and sighed. "You're anxious? Ask anyone here who isn't. But Pharmacist Huang just has that kind of temperament. If he's in the mood, he'll open the door and accept commissions. If he's not, then that's it for the day. In fact, he hasn't been in the mood for several days now and hasn't accepted any commissions."

"Exactly, there's nothing we can do but wait here."

...

Everyone chimed in, but their voices were extremely low, as if they were terrified of being overheard.

"How about we try knocking on the door?"

The young man, driven by desperation, asked this question.

"No, no!"

"Don't you dare mess around!"

"Don't do anything reckless, or you'll implicate us too."

...

Everyone then proceeded to explain the reason.

Pharmacist Huang was eccentric by nature and would only open the door when he felt like it.

However, there was an unwritten rule: you must not knock on the door.

Because you don't know what he's doing inside.

Pharmacist Huang might be sleeping, resting, or performing Alchemy—he might even be at a critical moment in the Alchemy process.

If you knock rashly and interrupt the Alchemy, ruining a whole batch of medicine,

Then that's it. You still want to request a commission?

Don't even think about it.

After hearing this, the young man felt his head throb.

What should he do?

He could wait, but his old man couldn't wait that long.

"Is there really no other way?"

"I'm really in a hurry."

"There's no way. Just wait."

"Anyway, the same rule applies: if you dare to force your way in or break the rules, it'll be disastrous. Pharmacist Huang has a wide network of connections in Modu, or rather, the entire Eastern War Zone. If you break the rules, he won't even need to act personally; those who want to curry favor with him would swallow you whole."

Hearing their words, the young man sighed and looked at the wooden house before him.

A moment later.

Creak.

The wooden house door opened!

Under everyone's expectant gazes, a Young Woman who had just reached adulthood came out. Her face still looked slightly youthful.

However, she already possessed beauty that could topple cities and nations!

Coupled with a surging bust that belied her youthful face and a pair of long, slender legs below.

At this moment, her body still emitted a faint medicinal fragrance, making anyone who caught a whiff feel refreshed.

Combined with the icy coldness on the young girl's face, she was like a refreshing tonic that cleared the mind.

The crowd before her instantly calmed down.

They looked at the Young Woman, knowing that she was Pharmacist Huang's daughter, Yunshu.

Here, she could be considered the second-in-command.

Everyone looked at Yunshu and quickly stepped forward. "Young Miss Huang, how is your father's mood today?"

"Is he accepting commissions?"

"You see, we're all quite anxious."

...

Everyone crowded around to speak, but Yunshu waved her hand. "My father is not accepting commissions today."

Just one cold sentence, and everyone was frozen on the spot.

This...

It's over; another wasted trip.

The young man and the others were anxious. Just as he was about to speak, Yunshu had already returned to the small room in the side hall.

"Hey! Wait..."

The young man called out.

Immediately, someone next to him covered his mouth.

"Don't shout, don't shout! Pharmacist Huang also dislikes people making a racket at his door."

The person beside him gave a friendly reminder.

The young man became dejected.

He was just about to leave when he noticed that the others were still standing there.

He asked in confusion, "What are you all still doing here? He's not receiving anyone today."

"Sigh, even though it's no good today, we have to show our sincerity. Maybe he'll be willing tomorrow."

As the others spoke, the young man understood and came back to stand obediently.

However, their faces all looked as if they had eaten bitter gourds.

Incredibly bitter.

Just as they were feeling bitter in their hearts, the sound of lively chattering and laughter drifted from a distance.

They looked toward the distance and saw Ye Qing and his group.

They were talking and laughing as they walked toward the house, as if they were on a sightseeing tour.

"Who are these people?"

"Don't know. Doesn't look like they're from the Modu Barrier."

"These people are being so loud; if they ruin Pharmacist Huang's mood, he probably won't accept anyone tomorrow either!"

"Exactly. Let's go over and warn them."

...

As they spoke, they walked toward them.

When they reached Ye Qing and the others, the crowd explained the situation to them.

Ye Qing listened and then smiled. Good grief.

This Pharmacist Huang really puts on quite the airs.

However, he didn't need to queue here.

"Young man, Pharmacist Huang isn't receiving anyone today. You should probably just head back."

One person said.

Ye Qing waved his hand. "I have business with him."

Upon hearing this, the crowd felt quite helpless.

You have business with Pharmacist Huang? Which one of us standing here doesn't have business with him? Aren't we all waiting here?

And besides, you won't see him today.

While they were complaining internally,

Ye Qing walked toward the main door.

This!

Watching Ye Qing's actions, everyone's breath hitched. What was this youth doing!

My god!

He—how could he just go over and knock on the door!

They wanted to stop him, but it was already too late!

Knock, knock, knock!

The sound of knocking rang out instantly!

The sound of the knocking reached the ears of the waiting crowd, making their hearts tremble involuntarily.