strokinit Chapter 49 Gold Scattered, Yet Returning
Chapter 49 Gold Scattered, Yet Returning
But Mr. Le didn't even glance at the box.
He stroked his snow-white beard, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
"Boss Lu."
Mr. Le spoke slowly.
"Tongrentang does indeed have this 'replenishing marrow and nourishing the brain' formula."
"Back then, it was used by the imperial guards and the wrestlers of the Shanpu Battalion. It was called 'Tiger Bone and Dragon Marrow Soup'."
"But this recipe..."
The old man shook his head.
"overbearing."
"Firstly, these medicinal materials are hard to find. Tiger bone, leopard fetus, deer antler, century-old Polygonum multiflorum... the cost of just one dose is three hundred silver dollars."
"Secondly, this medicine is too potent. If there isn't a master of internal martial arts who massages the uterus and drains the blood every day to help neutralize its effects, the child would definitely bleed to death from the nose after taking it."
Lu Cheng's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Three hundred dollars a pair?
It's really expensive.
But for him now, money is just a number.
As for bleeding during uterine contractions?
He possesses the [Toad-Fishing Strength] and the [Tiger-Leopard Thunderous Sound], and what he lacks least is this mouthful of true energy to neutralize the medicinal power!
"Old sir."
Lu Cheng stood up, his gaze intense.
"I can afford the medicinal herbs."
"I can do massage."
"Since I, Lu Cheng, have taken them in as apprentices, I will raise them as my sons."
"Even if it were mountains of gold and silver, I would gladly give them a suit of armor and bones!"
Mr. Le looked at Lu Cheng.
He has a good eye for people.
There are plenty of wealthy warlords and landlords in Beiping.
But those people who keep thugs are like dogs; they just need to give them leftovers and a knife.
Who would be willing to spend such an extravagant fortune for a few wild children picked up from the human market?
This is "righteousness".
Mr. Le sighed, then smiled.
He smiled with great ease.
"What a wonderful idea to raise him like a son."
"In this world, people's hearts have changed. I admire Mr. Lu's 'foolishness'."
The old gentleman stood up, walked to his desk, picked up his brush, and dipped it in thick ink.
The brushstrokes flowed like dragons and snakes.
One prescription, completed in one go.
"I'm giving you the recipe for this Tiger Bone and Dragon Marrow Soup!"
"No charge whatsoever!"
Lu Cheng was taken aback. "Sir, this..."
"Why."
Mr. Le waved his hand, handed the prescription to Lu Cheng, closed the box full of money, and pushed it back.
"Take the money back and use it to buy medicinal herbs."
"This prescription is just a piece of waste paper to me. But if it ends up in your hands and benefits those children, that's a good deed."
"However, I have a request."
Lu Cheng accepted the prescription with both hands, as if it were a priceless treasure.
"You said that as long as Lu can do it, I will go through fire and water."
"It's not that serious."
Mr. Le looked out the window, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
"This world is going to be in chaos."
"If Tongrentang ever encounters difficulties in the future, we hope that Master Lu... can lend a hand and protect this centuries-old brand."
This is a trust.
They also recognized Lu Cheng's potential as a rising star in the martial arts world.
Lu Cheng solemnly tucked the prescription into his bosom, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed deeply.
"As long as Lu Cheng is alive, Tongrentang will exist."
"It's a deal!"
……
When Shunzi came out of Tongrentang, he was carrying a huge medicine bag on his back.
It was filled with top-quality medicinal herbs, all bought with real money.
Tiger bone, deer antler, seahorse, ginseng...
This one packet of medicine alone cost Lu Cheng nearly three hundred silver dollars.
The silver note he brought from Marshal Ma's mansion was spent before he could even enjoy it.
But Lu Cheng felt happy.
The daughter is gone and come back.
With this medicine, the little wolves in Qingyun Class will grow fangs, and besides, I can drink it myself!
Back at the Lu residence.
Upon entering the backyard, Lu Cheng instructed Old Guan to set up the large copper pot that was originally used to dye opera costumes.
"Start a fire, use fruitwood charcoal."
"Boil these herbs thoroughly for me."
This ordeal lasted for a full three hours.
From midday until sunset.
The medicinal aroma was initially bitter, then turned fragrant, and finally transformed into a rich meaty aroma, mixed with a fishy smell that made one feel hot and bothered.
This flavor is so overpowering.
Following the wind, it drifted directly over the high walls of the Lu residence and filled the entire Qianmen Street.
"Good heavens, what is the Lu family stewing now?"
"This smell... it smells like meat, and it smells like medicine. Just one whiff makes my old back feel warm."
"I heard it's a secret recipe obtained from Tongrentang, for the apprentices to use in martial arts training."
"Tsk tsk, it's true what they say, comparisons are odious. Feeding your apprentice such good food? That's worth thousands of silver dollars!"
The neighbors and the spies secretly watching the Lu family were all drooling with envy at the smell, and their hearts were burning with jealousy.
yard.
Five children surrounded the copper pot, their eyes practically glowing with greed.
The soup in the pot had turned amber, thick like glue, and was bubbling away.
"Alright."
Lu Cheng took the large spoon and stirred it.
One bowl per person.
"drink!"
The children couldn't wait any longer. They picked up their bowls, not caring about the heat, and poured the broth down their throats.
Lu Feng drank the fastest.
The thick medicinal soup felt like swallowing a ball of fire as soon as it hit my stomach.
"boom!"
Lu Feng's face instantly turned as red as Guan Yu's.
Next, his neck, body, and even the soles of his feet turned red.
"It's hot...so hot..."
Lu Feng ripped open his collar, opened his mouth wide and gasped for breath; the breath he exhaled was scalding hot.
He felt as if countless ants were crawling into the cracks of his bones, gnawing and wriggling.
It was itchy and painful, but there was also an indescribable sense of comfort about it.
"ah!!!"
Lu Feng couldn't help but exclaim.
The other children weren't much better off; they were rolling around on the ground, their bodies barely able to withstand the strong effects of the medicine.
"Don't move!"
Lu Cheng roared, his voice like a tiger howling in the mountains.
"Standing meditation!"
"Use this medicinal effect to make me drink it."
"Anyone who dares to lie down will have taken the medicine for nothing."
Lu Feng was jolted back to his senses by that shout.
He bit his tongue and forced himself to stand up.
They adopted the "Three-Body Stance" posture.
"Hold on... I have to hold on..."
Lu Feng silently recited this in his mind.
He could feel the heat rushing wildly into his parched bone marrow.
The bones, which had become somewhat brittle due to long-term malnutrition, were now greedily absorbing this energy, becoming denser and harder.
Lu Cheng wasn't idle either.
He walked behind Lu Feng and placed his palm on his back.
[Toad-Hunting Force] activated!
"Buzz—"
Lu Cheng's palm trembled, sending that true energy into Lu Feng's body, helping him guide the violent medicinal power to wash over the spine again and again.
"Click!"
A crisp sound.
Lu Feng's body jerked violently, and his spine actually lengthened by an inch in that instant.
That's a sign that the muscles and bones are resonating!
That night.
In the backyard of the Lu residence, there were constant humming and hawing sounds.
It's fueled by money, secret recipes, and renowned teachers.
These originally thin wolf cubs are undergoing a transformative metamorphosis.