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However, the Boss waved his hand and said with a smile, "Young Master, let's waive the cost of the medicine today. Your experience was so exciting, and you skillfully resolved this dispute using your own potion. Consider this medicine a small token of my appreciation."
Zhuge Lan was a little surprised and quickly said, "How can I accept this, Boss? It's not easy for you to run a business. I must pay for the medicine."
But the Boss insisted on not taking it, saying, "Young Master, please don't decline. You see, you've broadened my horizons considerably. Moreover, I greatly admire your loyal and righteous character. Let's just be friends. If you have any more good things or interesting experiences in the future, don't forget to come to my shop and tell me about them."
Seeing the Boss's sincerity, Zhuge Lan was touched and no longer insisted on paying. He cupped his hands and said, "Then Zhuge Lan thanks the Boss. With your generosity, I will certainly frequent your establishment in the future."
The Boss smiled and nodded, saying, "Good, good, Young Master, take care. I wish your friend a speedy recovery."
Zhuge Lan walked out of the pharmacy, looked back at the signboard, and thought to himself, 'Jishitang. This pharmacy, though small, is full of warmth and kindness. I will help them if I get the chance.'
Returning to their lodging, Zhuge Lan saw Dugu Bo taking care of Su Biluo in the room.
"Old Poison, I bought the medicine," Zhuge Lan said happily.
"Oh? Did you not encounter any trouble? Were you not discovered by the Spirit Hall people?" Dugu Bo asked.
"Of course not," Zhuge Lan recounted his experience at the pharmacy to Dugu Bo.
"Hmph, you're quite clever, kid, knowing to use that potion to trade for this oriental leaf. But that fellow was too arrogant. If I had been there, I would have taught him a good lesson," Dugu Bo said.
"Oh, come on, it's better to avoid trouble, and besides, didn't you say we should keep a low profile? Our priority now is to heal Bìluò," Zhuge Lan said.
Zhuge Lan came to the bedside and felt a pang of heartache looking at Su Biluo's pale face.
"Bìluò, I bought the medicine. You'll get better very soon," Zhuge Lan said gently.
Su Biluo slowly opened her eyes, looked at Zhuge Lan, and her eyes were filled with gratitude.
"Thank you, Zhuge Lan," Su Biluo whispered.
"Don't talk, just rest well. I'll go prepare your medicine now," Zhuge Lan said before taking the herbs to the inn's kitchen.
In the kitchen, Zhuge Lan carefully decocted the medicine according to the instructions on the prescription.
While preparing the medicine, he thought, 'Spirit Hall, oh Spirit Hall, it seems you don't want to have a foothold on the Douluo Continent.'
'We were minding our own business, yet you harass me and bully my people.'
'Then don't blame Zhuge Lan for being impolite!'
After the medicine was ready, Zhuge Lan carried it back to the room.
Dugu Bo helped Su Biluo sit up so she could drink the medicine smoothly.
"Bìluò, it might be a bit bitter, bear with it," Zhuge Lan said.
Su Biluo nodded and then slowly drank the medicine.
After drinking the medicine, her complexion seemed to improve a little.
"How do you feel? Are you feeling any better?" Zhuge Lan asked with concern.
"Mm, I feel much better. Thank you, Zhuge Lan," Su Biluo said.
"Don't be so formal. As long as you get better quickly, I'll be relieved," Zhuge Lan said, gently embracing Su Biluo.
Su Biluo rested her head on Zhuge Lan's firm shoulder, a sense of security enveloping her whole body.
Su Biluo leaned in his arms, feeling this sense of peace and care.
At this moment, the room was filled with a faint herbal scent, mixed with the subtle yet profound emotional aura between the two of them.
Dugu Bo looked at the scene before him and couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion.
He knew how rare genuine emotions were on the Douluo Continent, and the feelings between Zhuge Lan and Su Biluo were clearly test-worthy.
"All right, you two lovebirds rest well. I'll go out first," Dugu Bo said.
"Old Poison, where are you going?" Zhuge Lan asked.
"Where I go is none of your business. It's better than being a glaring third wheel, isn't it? I'm going to study this poison prescription from Spirit Hall, find the poisons in this formula, and see if I can create them," Dugu Bo said with a smile, then gently closed the door, leaving the space to them.
After Dugu Bo gently closed the door, the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by an expression of focus and determination.
He opened the tattered poison formula.
The handwriting on the paper was somewhat blurry, but Dugu Bo, relying on his years of keen perception for poisons, carefully deciphered each ingredient and step.
His eyes gleamed with a searching light, as if this formula were a mysterious treasure map, and he was the persistent treasure hunter.
He arrived at the bustling town street.
The town was crowded, various sounds intertwined, forming a unique clamor.
Dugu Bo weaved through the crowd, his mind entirely focused on the poison formula in his hand. He walked, pondering the poison ingredients and possible manufacturing methods.
"Perhaps I should first go look for the necessary materials. There's a Poison Orchid on the list, and Poison Orchids are quite common, so I'll head to the market first," Dugu Bo thought, about to rush to the market.
Just as he turned a corner, a fierce argument reached his ears.
"Hmph, what do you know! The Seven-Colored Giant Python's venom is the strongest! Its whole body is poisonous. Once it touches or bites someone, it can instantly paralyze them, and they'll die within moments!" a burly man with a full beard shouted at the top of his lungs, his eyes revealing his firm conviction.
"Oh, please!" another tall, thin man jumped out. He wore a white robe and carried a folding fan, looking like a somewhat learned scholar.
He retorted to the burly man, "Poison Mandrake is the true king of poisons! Its venom is colorless and odorless, able to stealthily invade the human body, causing endless suffering and a slow death. The Seven-Colored Giant Python's venom is child's play compared to it!"
The two men, one in black and one in white, argued in front of a pawn shop on the street, refusing to back down. Gradually, a crowd gathered to watch the commotion.
Everyone also started discussing, some supporting the burly man's view, while others thought the scholar made more sense.
Dugu Bo originally didn't want to bother with such idle matters, but upon hearing them argue about the toxicity of poisons, a hint of interest arose in his heart.
"Speaking of poison, I really ought to give them a good lesson!" He stopped, stood at the edge of the crowd, and quietly listened to their argument.
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