I Have Medicine

Chapter 605 - (Attending the Appointment) Shen Wenhan

Speaking of giving away pills, it truly was what Gu Zuo excelled at.

However, these pills were not common cabbages. Although Gu Zuo’s skill in refining them was superb and he wasted very little, the medicinal ingredients for the pills didn’t come easily!

No matter how many ingredients Gu Zuo had stored, they were never enough.

So, after some consideration, Gu Zuo decided to directly gift a set of Five Element Pills.

These were the pills he had previously refined that were most suitable for the Celestial Realm, and they were perfect to present now. He figured that Shen Wenhan and the others wouldn’t look down on them.

Thus, Gu Zuo refined several more batches of pills that evening, preparing four identical sets of the gift.

That way, even if they had to attend banquets hosted by the other three, this gift would not be considered impolite.

In the blink of an eye, a day passed.

The time set by Shen Wenhan was at 9:00 AM the following day.

Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng woke up early and carefully prepared themselves.

Gongyi Tianheng wore a sapphire-blue long gown with hidden patterns, covered by a layer of ice-silk gauze, emanating the refined demeanor of a noble family young master, appearing even more elegant and distinguished than usual.

Under his Big Brother’s urging, Gu Zuo also changed into a light yellow long gown of the same style. The hidden patterns on his garment were more agile compared to Gongyi Tianheng’s splendor, and the overall feeling he presented was one of tranquility. He did not wear a second layer of gauze, which made him appear slightly less composed, but upon closer inspection, one could feel a sense of warmth from him.

They were followed by ten Tianlong Guards and ten Combat Slaves, totaling twenty attendants. This presented a certain amount of pomp, yet it was not overly flashy or aggressive.

The Tianlong Guards and Combat Slaves led the carriage, ushering the two into it. Then, with a whistle, the wild fowl harnessed to the front soared into the sky, pulling them steadily in flight.

After about half an hour, they arrived at Shen Wenhan’s residence, which turned out to be a continuous small mountain range. The main peak rose into the clouds, and large areas on the mountainside had been carved out to construct magnificent palaces.

As the wild fowl pulling the carriage approached the front of the mountain peak, it sensed bursts of coercive pressure.

In an instant, the wild fowl spread its wings and paused.

Right where the pressure emanated, a person suddenly appeared.

This person’s strength was unfathomable. They had a long tail behind them and faint scales on their face; they seemed to be a non-human from the Lizard or Snake race. To be guarding the mountain here, they were likely a slave of Shen Wenhan’s subordinate race.

After appearing, the non-human person called out: “May I ask if the carriage contains Pharmacist Gu and his companion Young Master Gongyi?”

Gu Zuo heard the question from inside the carriage. Seeing that he was being addressed, he replied: “It is.”

The non-human’s voice became more respectful: “The Master has been waiting for a long time. Please, Pharmacist Gu and Young Master Gongyi may proceed directly.”

Gu Zuo naturally agreed again.

The non-human immediately cleared the path. Then, with a flap of its wings, the wild fowl took Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng directly into the mountain peak, landing on the large cleared area in front of the palace.

As soon as they landed, beautiful maidens came over to greet them.

She efficiently led the wild fowl aside, then knelt and bowed in front of the carriage, saying in a pleasant voice: “Please, honored guests, step out of the carriage.”

Following her, several other beautiful women came forward. Some were organizing things, others were leading the way. The service attitude was excellent, making anyone who arrived feel deeply satisfied.

Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng exchanged a look.

Although they usually displayed a certain amount of formality when traveling, both to maintain the sect’s dignity and ensure their own safety, it now seemed that they were somewhat lacking in the art of receiving distinguished guests.

Then, the two smiled.

This was a minor detail; they would simply instruct their subordinates to pay attention when they returned.

The palace was divided into several sections, with long stone paths between each section, paved with rare giant stones, creating an impressive, commanding presence.

The two walked straight ahead. Before long, they arrived at a garden-like area. It contained rare trees and exotic wood, continuous stone seats, and meandering streams where cups were set to float, creating an atmosphere of elegance.

Gu Zuo found it very strange.

Ever since he arrived in this world, even his Big Brother, who was a young master of a noble family, had not engaged in overly sophisticated activities. The interactions between martial artists seemed much rougher, and this kind of refined leisure was rare.

Seeing it suddenly now felt as if he had entered another world, and his emotions were a bit complex.

…These people certainly know how to entertain themselves.

However, the two’s appearances had long since been circulated among those with an interest. Since they had been sincerely invited to the feast, they would naturally not be left hanging.

So very quickly, a tall and slender young man walked over. His appearance was heroic and majestic, and his powerful stride gave him the aura of a strong martial artist.

Gu Zuo looked closely and noticed that his features were indeed somewhat similar to the Senior Brother Shen Wentao he had met before. However, comparatively, Senior Brother Shen Wentao was delicate and handsome, while Shen Wenhan had a layer of coarse, short stubble on both sides of his face, making him look much more rugged.

But that was only relatively rugged.

A martial artist who could arrange such an elegant banquet must also possess a delicate mind.

Shen Wenhan strode over, cupped his hands, and greeted them: “Junior Brother Gu, Junior Brother Gongyi, thank you for accepting my invitation despite the presumption. Thank you both for giving me face. Please, come and take your seats!”

His manner of speaking was also very straightforward.

Gu Zuo smiled at Shen Wenhan and returned the greeting: “Senior Brother Shen, please.”

Gongyi Tianheng was equally smiling.

Although Shen Wenhan’s main guest was Gu Zuo, he would never neglect Gongyi Tianheng in front of Gu Zuo—moreover, even if one didn’t consider Gu Zuo, Gongyi Tianheng himself was not someone he could afford to slight.

It was just that in terms of supply and demand… these martial artists were more “thirsty” for Pharmacists.

Shen Wenhan then turned and led the two to the seats of honor, situated above the area where the “Floating Wine Cups” ceremony would take place.

For this banquet, he had invited not only Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng but also many accompanying guests, all of whom were either aligned with him or were his personal friends. These people had arrived earlier than the two. Now, seeing them take their seats, they also smiled and greeted them warmly.

Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng naturally returned the salutations.

For a time, everyone was polite and courteous, and the atmosphere appeared harmonious.

After they were seated, delicious wine and exquisite dishes were presented. Taking advantage of this moment, Gu Zuo took out a small, exquisite, black wooden box from his robe. Its natural grain was simple yet beautiful, instantly suggesting high quality. He presented this wooden box to Shen Wenhan as a small token for visiting a “Senior Brother.”

It was customary to bring a gift when visiting, especially when invited. This was an unwritten rule, so after a brief polite refusal, Shen Wenhan accepted it.

Someone nearby chimed in: “Anything Junior Brother Gu presents must be a treasure. Senior Brother Shen, would you let us have a look and broaden our horizons?”

In truth, such a remark could be a compliment or a jab, but in the current setting, where everyone knew Gu Zuo’s capabilities, it was clearly a compliment.

Simply put, this person was boosting Gu Zuo’s presence, intending to let Gu Zuo show off again! And also to try and curry favor with Gu Zuo…

Gu Zuo was happy to accept the favor.

After all, good wine is not afraid of deep alleys, but when someone voluntarily offers to advertise for him, he was very pleased.

It seemed Shen Wenhan intended to build a friendship with Gu Zuo this time, so upon hearing the suggestion, he smiled at Gu Zuo: “That makes sense. Then I shall share it with everyone.”

He had also secretly observed Gu Zuo’s reaction, which was none at all… which meant he didn’t object.

Immediately, Shen Wenhan opened the black wooden box. Inside was a piece of snow-white brocade, soft as cloud, the material unknown, yet it felt heavy and luxurious. It was inlaid within the box, and on this brocade, there were several depressions. In each depression lay a small jade bottle, roughly the size of a thumb, colored in five hues: gold, green, blue, crimson, and black.

Anyone with an eye could tell that these colors corresponded to the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

Corresponding to the Five Elements… what kind of pills could they be?

Although those present had thoroughly investigated Gu Zuo, they could only uncover general facts. It was impossible to fully investigate every single large and small detail about him.

Therefore, it was even more impossible for them to know all the types of pills Gu Zuo could refine. Moreover, when Gu Zuo was offering rewards to the world back then, too many of the pills he refined were related to the Five Elements. How could they possibly guess which ones they were now?

But no matter what, it was clear that these five small jade bottles contained five pills, and they would certainly be Profound-Level pills—otherwise, they wouldn’t be suitable to present to a Celestial Realm expert like Shen Wenhan. Thus, this gift was not light at all.

Given Gu Zuo’s ability, they might even be Flawless Profound-Grade pills!

This was a grand gesture, regardless of the setting.

Shen Wenhan took out the crimson small jade bottle and poured the pill inside.

The pill was completely crimson, almost indistinguishable from the jade bottle that contained it. Its color was like fire, and within the flame, there were golden streaks, making it exceedingly beautiful and eye-catching.

Its medicinal fragrance wafted out, and the aura it emitted was incredibly exquisite. Several fire-attributed Celestial Realm disciples present, after inhaling a few breaths of the aroma, felt as if their inner energy was stirring, or that the bottlenecks in their cultivation had slightly loosened.

Instantly, astonishment appeared on the disciples’ faces.

‘What kind of pill is this? Its effect… seems to be…’

Shen Wenhan carefully examined the pill, meticulously placed it back in the jade bottle, sealed it, and ventured a guess: “Junior Brother Gu, this must be the Golden Flame Pill that you created during Pill King Han’s Pharmacist Assembly?” He paused, a hint of delight in his eyes. “It is rumored to increase the probability of a peak Celestial Realm martial artist breaking through to the Noble Realm by at least twenty percent, and if the consumer’s cultivation method favors the fire attribute, it also has a nourishing effect… Is that right?”

Gu Zuo nodded slightly: “That is correct. However, the flaw of the Golden Flame Pill is difficult to completely remove. If a martial artist is not fire-attributed, they must use other medicine to clear the residual fire. Thus, it is best and most suitable for fire-attributed martial artists to consume it.”

Shen Wenhan naturally agreed with a smile.

The others present who had not heard of the Golden Flame Pill were instantly shocked by its efficacy.

A pill that could increase the probability of breaking through a major realm by twenty percent was extremely rare! Moreover, this was likely a Flawless Pill, so the probability increase would certainly be far more than twenty percent!

Then, everyone’s eyes fell upon the other jade bottles… The wonder of the Golden Flame Pill was already so great; the other pills should be no less effective than the Golden Flame Pill, right?