4: Enlightenment-Defying Pill

“Don’t worry about that. Just do as I say. I will personally explain things to Father.”

Wang Ming narrowed his eyes, feeling that Lao Hei was talking a bit too much.

It seemed he needed to find time to look for a loyal retainer who was not loyal to the Family but only to him, Wang Ming.

“I understand, Young Master.”

Seeing Wang Ming's persistence, Lao Hei had no choice but to accept the order, bow, and turn to leave.

Lao Hei moved quickly.

Within three days, all the Medicinal Material merchants who cooperated with the Ye Family compromised.

No one wanted their wives and daughters to be targeted.

Discussing life with Wang Ming?

Where would they discuss it?

It could only be in bed!

What's more, Wang Ming offered a higher price than the Ye Family.

Both logically and emotionally, these Medicinal Material merchants had no reason to refuse.

Large batches of Medicinal Materials flowed into the City Lord's Mansion.

Wang Tianfeng listened to Lao Hei's report, remaining relatively calm at first.

If the kid had ideas, just let him play around.

The Family was rich; he could waste money however he liked!

But after several consecutive days passed, Wang Ming showed no sign of stopping. Instead, he extended his reach to the cities closest to Qingzhou City.

He snatched up all the Medicinal Material merchants who dealt with the Ye Family, buying them out at high prices.

“Brat, what exactly are you planning to do, buying up so many Medicinal Materials? Can you give your old man a straight answer?”

Wang Tianfeng finally couldn't sit still and found Wang Ming.

Wang Ming laughed, “What else are Medicinal Materials used for? Naturally, for refining Medicinal Pills!”

Wang Tianfeng was stunned. “Refining Medicinal Pills? Who will refine them?”

On the Ancient Desolate Continent, while there were many Cultivators, Alchemists were extremely rare.

Often, it was difficult to find even one Alchemist among a hundred thousand Cultivators.

In the entirety of Qingzhou City, only the Ye Family had a Rank One Alchemist.

That person was the life-and-death sworn brother of the Ye Family Head, whom he met during his early travels.

It was impossible for him to betray the Ye Family.

Wang Ming smiled faintly, “I collected the Medicinal Materials, so naturally, I will be the one refining the Medicinal Pills.”

“Pfft~”

Wang Tianfeng couldn't help but burst out laughing. “You? You can’t even pick your nose properly, and you want to refine Medicinal Pills?”

Wang Ming was speechless.

Seeing his expression, Wang Tianfeng stopped smiling, his face full of shock. “You’re not serious, are you?”

“No, I’m just joking.”

Wang Ming couldn't be bothered to explain and turned to leave.

No amount of talking was as direct as practical action.

And currently, he really didn't know how to refine Medicinal Pills yet.

He was waiting.

Waiting for the System's reward settlement.

He still hadn't figured out the wordless scroll he had snatched from Ye Chen earlier.

He didn't think his Comprehension Ability was inferior to Ye Chen's.

He could only say... damn the Protagonist Halo!

Although Wang Tianfeng was suspicious, he still didn't stop Wang Ming's acquisitions.

He decided to give Wang Ming seven days to do whatever he wanted without restraint.

If he could achieve even the slightest result, he would fully support him.

But if he was just messing around, they would cut their losses immediately.

Three days later.

After Wang Ming seized all the Medicinal Material merchants who cooperated with the Ye Family in the cities neighboring Qingzhou City.

[Ding! The Host has completed the choice! Reward: 10 heaven-defying comprehension pills!]

[heaven-defying comprehension pill: Upon consumption, grants ten thousand times Comprehension Ability, lasting for one hour!]

Feeling the ten extra Medicinal Pills in the System space, Wang Ming was instantly overjoyed.

He finally got it!

He immediately returned to his room, entered the secret chamber, and instructed Lao Hei to guard the outside and forbid anyone from approaching.

“I refuse to believe that with ten thousand times the Comprehension Ability boost, I still can't comprehend a mere Myriad Medicine Codex!”

With a thought, a perfectly round, dark golden Medicinal Pill appeared in Wang Ming's palm.

As soon as the Medicinal Pill appeared, a strange fragrance instantly filled the entire secret chamber.

Wang Ming only inhaled a little, yet he felt his mind become clear and empty, and his thoughts instantly became unobstructed.

He swallowed it without hesitation.

He then took out the wordless scroll and focused his gaze on it.

Six large characters were clearly written on the cover, which had originally been blank.

Myriad Medicine Codex, Upper Volume!

Wang Ming's spirit lifted, and he quickly continued reading.

Sure enough, every page was densely filled with content.

Normally, even if Wang Ming saw this content, he would find it obscure and difficult to understand.

But now, these things were as simple as one plus one equals two in his eyes.

He understood them instantly!

Not only did he understand, but he could immediately apply the knowledge and draw inferences!

After more than half an hour, Wang Ming let out a long breath and closed the Myriad Medicine Codex.

His entire demeanor underwent a slight change.

It was the demeanor of a healer!

“Now I should be considered an Alchemist. As for the rank... perhaps Rank Three,” Wang Ming murmured.

Wang Ming muttered.

He wasn't very familiar with the ranking criteria for Alchemists and could only make a rough guess.

“There's still time; I can't waste it.”

Wang Ming again took out the Jade Slip for the Wandering Dragon Sword Art and continued to comprehend it.

The Wandering Dragon Sword Art combined killing power and speed.

But its shortcomings were also obvious.

Compared to pure killing Martial Skills, its power was insufficient.

Compared to pure movement Martial Skills, its speed was also lacking.

Was there any way to improve it?

It took Wang Ming barely the time it takes an incense stick to burn to comprehend the Wandering Dragon Sword Art.

For the remaining time, Wang Ming kept trying to improve it.

But unfortunately, a clever woman cannot cook without rice.

Wang Ming only had the concept but lacked knowledge of movement Martial Skills and high-damage Martial Skills.

He ultimately failed until the ten thousand times Comprehension Ability period ended.

“For this matter, I can only take things one step at a time.”

Wang Ming was not discouraged.

He already had the idea; all that remained was to find suitable movement Martial Skills and high-damage Martial Skills, and he could immediately complete the improvement of the Wandering Dragon Sword Art.

“For now, let’s try refining Medicinal Pills!”

Wang Ming waved his hand in front of him, and piles upon piles of Medicinal Materials appeared.

Normally, refining Medicinal Pills requires a Medicine Cauldron.

But the Myriad Medicine Codex recorded a method of Void Realm Pill Refining.

It was much more convenient and efficient!

Wang Ming pointed his finger, and several ingredients floated over, decomposing and undergoing Fusion in front of him.

“The Ye Family mainly deals in healing and blood-activating pills. If I want to bring down the Ye Family, the first thing I must refine is... the blood-activating pill!”

...West of the City.

The Ye Family, as one of the three major Families in Qingzhou City, occupied a smaller area than the City Lord's Mansion.

But it still covered dozens of acres.

The residence was luxurious, fully displaying an air of wealth.

Inside the Ye Family Hall at this moment.

All the core figures of the Ye Family had gloomy expressions.

In the main seat, a Black-Robed Elder said in a deep voice, “Our Ye Family and the City Lord's Mansion have always kept to ourselves, like well water and river water. They wouldn't move against us without reason.”

At this moment, an oily-haired, powder-faced young man suddenly said, “Grandfather, I got a little rumor from a friend. I heard that this move by the City Lord's Mansion was not led by the City Lord, but by his good-for-nothing son, Wang Ming!”

As he spoke, he winked at a delicate-looking girl next to him.

The girl immediately said, “Although Wang Ming acts without restraint, doing whatever he pleases, he generally wouldn't make such a big fuss unless someone provoked him.”

She looked toward the corner. “As far as I know, Cousin Ye Chen seemed to have had a conflict with Wang Ming at the Black Market a few days ago, right?”

Hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions and looked sharply toward the corner.