Chapter 62: MAh Yinglong's Apothecary
The two of them returned to Heaven Dou City and rented two rooms at an inn. After taking Bibi Dong to her room, Ning Bei took out a jade bottle and tossed it to her.
"This is the Breaking Pill. It can help you break the seal on your body, but its effectiveness depends on you."
Bibi Dong, still not fully recovered from her shock, took the pill with a somber expression and nodded at Ning Bei.
"I'll rest for now, see you tomorrow."
With that, Ning Bei walked to the door, intending to return to his own room. The night was late, and he decided to head back to Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect tomorrow.
As Bibi Dong watched Ning Bei's back, a complex glimmer passed through her eyes. After he left, she swallowed the Breaking Pill and began to try and break the seal within her body.
The next morning, just as the sky began to lighten, Ning Bei was woken by a knock on the door.
"Damn, why isn't there a wake-up service at Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect too?"
"Who is it?"
As he complained, he got up and opened the door.
Bibi Dong's beautiful face appeared in front of him.
"You're really lazy, it's already morning, and you're still sleeping?"
Ning Bei rolled his eyes at her scolding.
"You're the Pope of the Spirit Hall. Every time you open your eyes, millions of people depend on you for food, so of course, no time for a lie-in. I'm just a sect heir, how can I compare to you?"
"Old woman? Am I that old?"
When Bibi Dong heard Ning Bei's remark, her face darkened.
Ning Bei was too tired to comment further. How did she always focus on such weird things?
"Yes, yes, you're not old. So tell me, what's the matter this early in the morning?"
He let Bibi Dong in and helplessly asked.
"Your pill really works. In about a week, I'll be able to break the seal!"
As Bibi Dong said this, a glint of joy flashed in her beautiful eyes. Accustomed to her powerful strength, she now felt incredibly vulnerable. Seeing that the seal was weakening, she was overjoyed.
"Of course it works, otherwise, why would I give it to you?"
"By the way... can you give me some more of the Soul Cleansing Pills? And the Soul Nurturing Pills as well? I haven't had such a peaceful sleep in a long time."
Perhaps it was because she had rid herself of the Raging God's interference, but Bibi Dong's expression lacked its usual malice and instead had a hint of a mature woman's charm.
She shook her head, dismissing some unhealthy thoughts.
"We can't produce many Soul Cleansing Pills in Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but we do have plenty of Soul Nurturing Pills. You can use them for now."
Bibi Dong nodded when she heard this and looked at Ning Bei.
"Having the Soul Nurturing Pill is already great. Are you heading back?"
"Yes. I stayed out all night, and I think my family must be worried. I'll head back to let them know I'm fine."
Bibi Dong looked at Ning Bei with a conflicted expression, unsure of how to speak.
Ning Bei noticed her hesitation.
"What is it? Why are you so hesitant?"
"Well... don't tell her that I came to Heaven Dou Empire. I don't want her to know I've been here."
Ning Bei couldn't help but keep criticizing in his mind: "You two are just torturing each other. Seriously, what a crazy situation."
But in the end, it was her and her daughter's matter, so Ning Bei didn't plan on interfering too much.
"Suit yourself. I won't meddle, but are you planning to just leave it like this? Honestly, if you speak clearly, you might be able to reconcile."
Bibi Dong, relieved after Ning Bei agreed, answered with a slight sigh.
"I'm not ready to face her yet. Maybe later."
"Alright, I'll be leaving then."
After having breakfast provided by the inn, Ning Bei resumed his journey back to his sect.
Upon returning to Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he explained things to Ning Fengzhi and the others and finally enjoyed a moment of peace.
Of course, Ning Bei didn't mention the encounter with Bibi Dong. The relationship between Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Spirit Hall was still unclear, and he feared that Ning Fengzhi might make some rash decisions.
This served as a preventive measure for Bibi Dong. In the future, when the Master of Spirit Hall came to Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to "collect offerings," it probably wouldn't go so smoothly. At that time, he could also trip up the little brat.
"Let's see what you can do to ruin Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. How am I supposed to live?"
A few days later, Ning Bei went to Heaven Dou City to deliver more Soul Cleansing Pills, Soul Nurturing Pills, and Breaking Pills to Bibi Dong. By the seventh day, she had finally broken the seal.
After agreeing to come find him after using the pills, she set off back to Spirit Hall.
After sending off Bibi Dong, Ning Bei decided to visit Dugu Yan to recharge. It hadn't been long since their "first time," and he missed her. He also thought that Dugu Bo's anger had probably subsided by now.
Leaving Heaven Dou City, Ning Bei arrived at the small town at the edge of Sunset Forest and headed straight for Dugu Bo's courtyard.
Along the way, a street vendor caught his attention.
"Black chicken white bird pills for sale! Look here, one pill for refreshing your mind, two for eternal stamina, three for immortality!"
"Eat it, and you'll be faster than the Ghost Douluo, stronger than the Magic Bear Douluo!"
"Just one silver soul coin! One silver soul coin, no risk, no scam!"
Ning Bei couldn't help but laugh at the loud, red-haired, chubby vendor.
"This kid's got potential, great lines!"
Approaching the stall, Ning Bei asked with a smile.
"Hey, is this Black Chicken White Bird Pill your martial soul?"
The chubby kid, seeing Ning Bei's attire, immediately recognized him as a big customer and flashed a flattering smile.
"Yes, sir, you're right. Although my Black Chicken White Bird Pill doesn't have a soul ring attached, its basic abilities have good restorative effects. What do you think? Would you like to try some?"
Ning Bei didn't pay attention to the sales pitch and instead asked about his background.
"This is a mutated martial soul, right? I've never heard of a Black Chicken White Bird Pill martial soul."
"Yes, sir, you're correct. I was born in Grass Chicken Village near Soto City. My father's martial soul is a mutated Black Chicken, and my mother's martial soul is herbs. My martial soul mutated again, which is why I now have the Black Chicken White Bird Pill."
"Oh? You're from Ma Hongjun's village?"
"You're Ma?"
The chubby kid looked at Ning Bei with a surprised expression.
"How did you know my surname is Ma? Yes, our whole village shares this surname. My name is MAh Yinglong."
Ning Bei gave him a look full of black lines as he heard the self-introduction.
"Well, you've got a name suited for selling medicine. Anything else would be less fitting."
Thinking about how his first-grade pills could already produce thousands daily, Ning Bei realized that selling in auctions every week might not be the best option anymore. A thought occurred to him as he looked at the chubby kid.
"MAh Yinglong, how about joining Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
The chubby kid was stunned, looking at Ning Bei, who clearly seemed to be someone important.
"Of course, I would love to! But with my innate second-level soul power, would they accept me?"
Ning Bei smiled.
"They probably wouldn't accept you on their own, but with me, it's different. You can open an apothecary under Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
With that, Ning Bei handed over his sect token.
Looking at the unique token, MAh Yinglong was filled with excitement. "Am I about to take off?"
"Well then, if you open the apothecary, you can sell your Black Chicken White Bird Pills, but the main products should be our sect's pills, like Reviving Pills, Power-up Pills, and Healing Pills. Have you heard of those?"
MAh Yinglong's eyes lit up as he heard Ning Bei's introduction but then hesitated.
"I've heard of them, but will they really trust me with such important pills?"
Seeing MAh Yinglong's lack of confidence, Ning Bei patted him on the shoulder.
"Trust yourself. Your name was made for selling medicine. You can name your apothecary after yourself. When you start seeing profits, you can even open a branch. Just work hard."
MAh Yinglong, full of confidence now, smiled broadly, imagining his apothecary spreading throughout the Douluo Continent.
"Yes, sir! I'll work hard!"
Seeing that MAh Yinglong had regained his confidence, Ning Bei nodded with satisfaction.
"Go to Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect now. Take my token to the person in charge, and they'll let you start. I'll let you know when I return."
The excited MAh Yinglong quickly packed up his stall and ran toward Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
After bidding farewell to the chubby kid, Ning Bei continued toward Dugu Bo's courtyard.
(END CHAPTER)
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