21: Bro, did you go rob someone?

"Stop messing around, I... Holy crap?!"

Zuo Dao shook his head, just about to push away Consultant's hand, but when he saw the item in Consultant's hand, he immediately froze!

Immediately after, he shot up from the ground with lightning speed and snatched the magical beast crystal core from Consultant's hand!

He examined it carefully for a moment, then quickly closed the pharmacy door before looking at Consultant warily, lowering his voice to ask:

"Brother, where did you steal this from?"

"No..."

Consultant's face stiffened, and he was speechless for a long time. With a flick of his hand, he piled all the Demon Realm Flower crystal cores from his space ring onto the ground.

These Demon Realm Flower crystal cores were all specially selected by him; their quality was excellent, and there were thirty to forty of them!

If these were sold at the Tail Feather Market, it wouldn't be a problem to fetch tens of thousands.

Looking at the pile of Demon Realm Flower crystal cores on the ground, Zuo Dao's face changed repeatedly, devoid of any color, leaving only a deathly pallor!

"This... this... Brother, tell me honestly, did you go robbing?"

Zuo Dao quickly walked up to Consultant, staring at his face, "Consultant, we're as close as brothers who peed in the mud together. Tell me honestly, if you're in any trouble, I can ask my dad to help you. You can't go down the path of breaking the law!"

Consultant looked at Zuo Dao, who seemed on the verge of tears. This guy's mental state wasn't good due to staying up late and overwork, so he didn't dare to provoke him.

Consultant could only pat his brother's shoulder, softening his tone: "No, I just helped a very powerful Awakened One with a small favor. These are all gifts she gave me. I don't need them, so I brought them to you."

After hearing Consultant's explanation, Zuo Dao looked at him skeptically, muttering, "Really? Brother, swear it!"

"Ah, I swear... What kind of oath am I swearing? Just tell me if you want them or not?"

"I do!"

Zuo Dao nodded, clenching his back teeth, then said, "My dad said that if I want to become an Apothecary, I can't rely on his money, so... I've been troubled by this magical beast crystal core matter for a long time these past few days!"

As Zuo Dao spoke, he took off his jacket and used it as a makeshift bag, starting to pick up the crystal cores from the ground.

Consultant took the opportunity to find a clean spot to sit down, holding the Slime and watching Zuo Dao.

A few minutes later, Zuo Dao put all the crystal cores into the medicine cabinet, then let out a long breath, plopped down on the ground, turned to look at Consultant, wiped his dirty face, and asked, "Brother, these things... aren't free, are they?"

Zuo Dao was indeed a merchant's son; he easily discerned Consultant's intentions.

Consultant didn't hide it, nodding and saying, "I want to know if there are any suitable places for cultivation in Dragon County. The area doesn't need to be too large, but it's best if it's professional."

"Cultivation ground?"

Zuo Dao casually picked up a medicinal herb from the ground and put it in his mouth, looking at the Slime in Consultant's arms with a strange gaze, "Dude, can't it just level up by rolling around in a small forest?"

“...”

Consultant didn't speak, just looked at Zuo Dao expressionlessly, while the Slime in his arms also blinked its two eyes, imitating Consultant's gaze, glaring at Zuo Dao.

"Ha, just kidding," Zuo Dao gave an awkward smile, and after a moment of thought, "I remember there's a training ground specially built for Awakened Ones in the north of Dragon County. It's quite noticeable, and it seems pretty good, but the cost is a bit high, and the people there..."

"Alright, that's the one!"

Consultant got the information he wanted and immediately got up. Without further ado, to train and improve his Magic Swordsman abilities, he would set off now.

Seeing Consultant's hurried manner, Zuo Dao quickly stopped him—

"Hey, wait, I have something else to tell you!"

"What is it? Hurry up, I'm in a rush!" Seeing Consultant's urgency, Zuo Dao reluctantly said, "Brother, do you still remember what Liu Black Hand said about the Awakening Exam half a month ago?"

Awakening Exam? Consultant recalled for a moment, then nodded, "I remember, isn't it still half a month away?"

"It's half a month, that's right, but this exam is said to allow teaming up. Have you decided who you're teaming up with?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Consultant rolled his eyes at Zuo Dao, answering without hesitation, "Besides you, do I know anyone else?"

Zuo Dao actually seemed to think about this question quite seriously, then shook his head.

His expression was a bit strange as he asked, "Brother, if I may be so bold, what level is your Beast Tamer currently?"

"Level one!"

Consultant answered without thinking.

Slap!

Upon hearing this answer, Zuo Dao slapped himself in the face. After a two-second pause, he pointed at himself.

"I'm an Apothecary, estimated to reach level 6 in half a month, or even level 8 at the fastest, and I'm a support class."

Then, he pointed at Consultant.

"And you, a Beast Tamer, let's not even mention your level, you're also a support class."

Zuo Dao's hand moved back and forth in mid-air, "Two support classes, where are we going to find a foolish 'scapegoat' to take us on?"

Looking at Zuo Dao's pained expression, Consultant remained unfazed.

"Pfft, is that all?"

"That's all?!" Zuo Dao looked at Consultant's confident expression, full of suspicion, "You have someone in mind?"

"No." Consultant answered very directly, then added, "But give me half a month, and I'll carry you then!"

"Heh, I don't believe a word you say!" Zuo Dao naturally didn't believe him.

Consultant was about to explain his dual-class situation, but seeing Zuo Dao's expression... he decided to give Zuo Dao a 'surprise' later!

"That's it, I'm off. You keep making medicine, the support role is up to you!"

With that, Consultant ran off without looking back.

Zuo Dao watched from behind, only sighing. He casually took out a Demon Realm Flower crystal core, placed it in the medicine pot on the table, slowly crushed it into powder, and put it into the medicine furnace, embarking on his journey of medicine-making once again.

Leaving the villa, Consultant, with the Slime on his head, once again mounted his bicycle and headed north, following Zuo Dao's directions...