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172. Chapter 172 Test The Medicine, Convinced!

Chapter 172: Testing Medicine, Convincing!

Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing exchanged glances without saying a word. They landed directly at the side of the city gate in Luozhou City, in perfect harmony. Like other martial artists coming and going, they obediently registered at the entrance of the city.

Originally, when they had just arrived in Luozhou City, they noticed that there were no martial artists flying in the sky above the city. They thought that there were not many Golden Body Realm martial artists in Luozhou City, which was why there were few people flying in the sky.

Because of this, they even felt a sense of superiority. They thought that Luozhou City was nothing special, and compared to their journey to the capital, it was far from impressive.

But now, with the appearance of two Saint Realm powerhouses in succession, their small sense of pride and arrogance was instantly shattered, and they dared not underestimate Luozhou City anymore.

Originally, it wasn't because there were too few Golden Body Realm martial artists in Luozhou City that no one was flying in the sky. On the contrary, it was because there were too many Golden Body Realm martial artists in Luozhou City. In order to prevent people from flying around in the sky and affecting the normal air defense deployment in the city, a flying ban was specifically established.

So, let alone the two of them, even the local masters and Golden Body Realm martial artists in Luozhou City couldn't fly freely without a pass from the military.

"You two came from the capital, so you might not know, right?" The city guard officer in charge of registering Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing became much more respectful when he saw that the two of them were special envoys from the military headquarters.

When they asked about the recent situation in Luozhou City and which powerhouses should not be provoked, he proudly introduced to them, "Our Luozhou City is no longer what it used to be! In addition to the local masters and hundreds of Golden Body Realm martial artists, we also have the presence of the thousand-year-old Dalin Temple and Longhu Mountain!"

"Among the two thousand-year-old sects, the combined number of masters and Golden Body Realm martial artists is over two hundred!"

"Both the Zhiyuan Sage of Dalin Temple and Zhang Zhenren of Longhu Mountain are like immortals, comparable to our Luozhou's Advisor Liu!"

What? Your Luozhou's Advisor Liu?

That Advisor Liu is clearly our Advisor Liu from the military headquarters!

Du Xuebing muttered in his heart.

But when he heard that not only did Dalin Temple relocate to Luozhou City, but even Longhu Mountain in the distant Nanling Mountains also recently relocated, both Du Xuebing and Zhao Jiajun showed an expression of disbelief.

In that case, the monk and the Taoist who intercepted them just now were most likely Zhiyuan Sage and Zhang Zhenren!

The reputation and strength of these two individuals have always been far superior to that of Hong Lao. It's not surprising that they were able to break through to the Manifested Saint realm.

But why?

It's understandable for Dalin Temple, as it is not far from Luozhou City and even within the same province. It makes sense for them to relocate to Luozhou City.

But what about Longhu Mountain?

They are separated from Luozhou by half of Xia Country. Is it really worth it to move to Luozhou City, risking being surrounded and killed by a large number of demonic beasts?

Since they have the resources and strength, why not go a little further and move directly to the capital city?

After all, the conditions in the capital city are far superior to Luozhou in all aspects. Any normal person should know how to choose, right?

But why did Longhu Mountain choose to settle in Luozhou City?

Is it because of Advisor Liu?

With these questions in mind, the two bid farewell to the city guards and entered the city smoothly.

Led by a city soldier, they quickly arrived at the military headquarters located in the DC district.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing smelled a somewhat pungent smell.

Then they heard someone cheering loudly on the training ground not far away.

"We did it!"

"Hahaha, we finally did it!"

"The flesh and blood of a thousand-pound demonic beast can be used to refine ten 'Satiety Pills.' It's worth it, so worth it!"

"Just one demonic beast outside the city weighs over ten tons. If it's refined into pills, it can at least exchange for hundreds of 'Satiety Pills'!"

"This pill formula given by Advisor Liu is truly amazing. It's like a miraculous medicine that can save the world!"

"No, no, I heard that this pill formula was developed by Advisor Liu's younger brother, Liu Zihao. It's not really related to Advisor Liu..."

"Go away, what's the difference? They're all family, all our benefactors!"

"... "

Amidst the cheers and discussions, someone loudly gave an order:

"Spread my command. All active military officers in the city are to leave the city and hunt down demonic beasts, bringing back their corpses!"

"In addition, issue a long-term task in the mission hall to purchase demonic beast corpses. Regardless of rank or species, they will be exchanged for military merits!"

"From today onwards, the entire army must concentrate all its efforts on long-term production and storage of these 'Satiety Pills'!"

"Yes!"

The cheers ceased, and all the officers present loudly accepted the orders, their voices resounding through the sky!

What is the "Bao Fu Pill"?

Why did the military department in Luozhou City decide to mobilize the entire army to refine reserves?

Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing were slightly shocked and curious.

They didn't expect to encounter such an unexpected event as soon as they arrived in Luozhou City.

Moreover, the name of the "Bao Fu Pill" was so simple and straightforward that it unconsciously made them think of a food crisis.

After all, this was also their main purpose for coming to Luozhou.

"Could it be that Advisor Liu has already found a solution to the food crisis in advance?!"

Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing exchanged glances and quickly walked towards the training ground behind the military department.

Along the way, they saw local military participants who had just come out of the training ground.

These military participants, each with an excited expression, hurriedly left, presumably to convey or execute the recent military order.

As they passed by, Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing could smell the pungent and distinctive odor from them.

Moreover, as the two of them approached the center of the training ground, the pungent smell became stronger.

Finally, when they arrived and bypassed the small crowd in front, they saw the source of the pungent smell.

In the middle of the training ground, a huge steamer with a diameter of about sixty meters was piled up.

Steam was billowing from the top of the steamer, and the pungent smell they had just smelled was spreading from the mist.

At this moment...

Liang Luohua, Zhou Yiren, Yang Sisi, Lou Yuchen, and others were all present, each holding a freshly cooked black pill in their hands, their eyes filled with joy.

Sensing the approach of unfamiliar master-level aura, Lou Yuchen was the first to react.

He quickly locked his gaze on Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing, who had already approached.

When he saw the military uniforms worn by Du Xuebing and the junior military rank badge on his shoulder, Lou Yuchen's expression changed slightly, and he quietly reminded the military department leader Liang Luohua beside him.

"Director Liang, guests have arrived!"

"Two unfamiliar master-level martial artists, one of them even has a junior military rank!"

Liang Luohua, who was immersed in the joy of successfully refining the pill, was stunned and slowly came back to his senses.

A master-level junior military rank?

Who is it, so powerful?

Although there are now many master-level martial artists in Luozhou City, there are at least twenty or thirty, and it seems that they are no longer so rare.

But Liang Luohua has always been clear in his heart that the martial artists who can advance to the master level are all rare martial arts geniuses among millions.

It is also because they have Advisor Liu in Luozhou City that so many master-level martial artists have come to seek refuge.

Otherwise, among the native masters who grew up in their Luo Zhou City, there are currently only the father-daughter duo of Lou Yu Chen and Lou Xiao Xiao.

Among the tens of thousands of generals and soldiers in their military department, although there have been many who reached the Golden Body Realm, there is not a single master.

Therefore, when Liao Luo Hua heard that a military participant in the Master Realm appeared in Luo Zhou City, and his military rank was the same as his, he couldn't help but be curious.

He is very familiar with the military participants who hold the rank of junior participant in the nearby brother cities.

There are those who have a higher cultivation level than him, but at most, they are only in the middle stage of the Golden Body Realm.

There is not even half a person who can reach the Master Realm!

So he was really curious, who is so amazing that they actually advanced to the Master Realm!

His gaze quickly fell on Zhao Jia Jun and Du Xue Bing.

Oh my god!

Isn't this Zhao Jia Jun, the true disciple of Hong Lao Advisor?!

When he was training in the military department before, he used to be an instructor for all the local military participants who attended the training, along with Hong Lao.

And the young man standing beside him in military uniform also seems familiar!

When he went to the military department headquarters for meetings before, he seemed to have seen him by General Wu's side. Most likely, he comes from the Imperial Guards, a proper Jin Yi Wei!

"These two great experts, why did they suddenly come to Luo Zhou City?"

Liao Luo Hua took a deep breath, suppressed his doubts, and approached them with a light smile.

"Liao Luo Hua, Chief of the Luo Zhou City Military Department, greets Instructor Zhao!"

After saluting Zhao Jia Jun, Liao Luo Hua turned to Du Xue Bing and asked in a low voice,

"I wonder how I should address this junior participant brother?"

Du Xue Bing stood up straight and introduced himself,

"Du Xue Bing, Captain of the Internal Guard Battalion of the Military Department, greets Chief Liao!"

Oh my god!

Liao Luo Hua's mind trembled, startled by Du Xue Bing's identity as the Captain of the Internal Guard Battalion.

The Captain of the Internal Guard Battalion, if this were in ancient times, would be a true leader of the Jin Yi Wei, and a sword hanging over the heads of all the military department chiefs!

The military departments throughout Da Xia are all under the supervision and control of the Internal Guard Battalion.

If anyone embezzles or violates discipline, or rebels against the country, the Internal Guard Battalion has the right to investigate or even execute them without reporting!

Therefore, although Du Xue Bing and Liao Luo Hua both hold the rank of junior participant and their ranks seem to be on the same level, all the participants in the military know very well that the status of the Captain of the Internal Guard Battalion is much higher than theirs!

So after learning about Du Xue Bing's identity as the Captain of the Internal Guard Battalion, Liao Luo Hua couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart.

I thought my past would be exposed, and now it seems like someone is going to dig up my old secrets!

"Director Liang, there's no need to be nervous. We came to Luo this time mainly to visit Advisor Liu, nothing else!" Zhao Jiajun seemed to sense Liang Luohua's uneasiness and immediately understood what he was thinking. He couldn't help but laugh and explain.

There are few military officials in these positions who have a completely clean record. It's not surprising that they are wary of the Internal Guard Camp.

Especially after the outbreak of the demonic calamity six months ago, the end of the world arrived. The military offices in major cities have become independent and formed their own power bases based on the cities.

Military officials like Liang Luohua have naturally taken actions that violate military discipline and regulations in order to maintain regional stability or confront other local forces.

So, when Zhao Jiajun saw Liang Luohua's nervousness after learning about Du Xuebing's identity, he knew exactly what was going on.

"Visiting Advisor Liu?" Liang Luohua's mind instantly calmed down when Liu Zimo was mentioned.

Yes, he now has someone to rely on! Even the commander of the Internal Guard Camp would have to call Advisor Liu an instructor, right?

With Advisor Liu backing him up, what is there to fear?

Thinking this way, Liang Luohua took a deep breath and couldn't help but straighten his chest, saying loudly:

"Advisor Liu just returned yesterday and is currently in seclusion for cultivation. If you want to meet him, I will send someone to report to him on your behalf!"

Saying that, Liang Luohua couldn't help but turn his gaze to Yang Sisi.

Among the entire military office, only Yang Sisi is Advisor Liu's most trusted confidant. Naturally, she would have to go through the trouble of doing this.

"Sisi, go to Advisor Liu and report on our behalf. Tell him that there are special envoys from the capital seeking an audience!"

"Yes, Director Liang!"

Yang Sisi nodded and was about to leave.

"Wait!"

Du Xuebing suddenly spoke up and called Yang Sisi, whispering softly:

"Don't mention anything about special envoys. Just report our names!"

"If Advisor Liu has time, please ask him to come to the military office. We have important matters to discuss!"

"Understood!"

Yang Sisi responded again. Seeing that there were no other instructions, she flew away once more.

"Director Liang, we overheard you talking about something called 'Bao Fu Pill' outside. Could you please share some information about this type of pill with us?"

As Yang Sisi left, Du Xuebing glanced at the black pill in Liang Luohua's hand and asked directly.

Just now, Liang Luohua ordered the entire city's military participants to go out of the city to hunt and collect the bodies of the demonic beasts. Both he and Zhao Jiajun heard the order clearly.

They were really curious about the magical power of this "Satiety Pill".

To make Liang Luohua, the director of the military participants, so excited that he even mobilized the entire city to vigorously refine the reserves?

"Hahaha!"

Hearing Du Xuebing ask about the "Satiety Pill", Liang Luohua laughed before saying anything. He waved the freshly made pill in his hand and said loudly,

"It's quite a coincidence that the two special envoys are here!"

"We just obtained the pill formula last night, and after a night of experimentation, we have just successfully refined the first batch of 'Satiety Pills'!"

"This is the younger brother of Advisor Liu, Liu Zihao. He personally researched and developed this life-saving medicine based on the ancient pill formula provided by Advisor Liu."

"Each 'Satiety Pill' can keep an ordinary person or warrior full for half a month without feeling hungry!"

"If the two special envoys don't mind, you can personally try the effect of this pill!"

"Believe me, you will definitely be amazed by the miraculous effects of this pill!"

Saying that, Liang Luohua raised his arm and handed the two "Satiety Pills" to Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing, inviting them to try it themselves.

He was well aware that without personally experiencing and verifying it, even if he boasted about the effectiveness of the "Satiety Pill", the two special envoys would not easily believe it.

Instead of wasting words, it would be better to directly give them the elixir and let Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing experience it firsthand.

"This..."

Taking the black pill handed over by Liang Luohua and smelling the strange and pungent smell emanating from it, Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing couldn't help but exchange glances.

Is this just bragging?

Is there really a pill in this world that can keep a person full for half a month with just one bite?

Are these people all delusional?

"Is it really the pill formula given by Advisor Liu?"

Zhao Jiajun asked Liang Luohua with some doubt.

Liang Luohua confidently replied,

"Of course! Besides Advisor Liu, who else can obtain such a miraculous pill formula?"

"If the two special envoys don't believe it, you can ask Advisor Liu in person when you see him later!"

Seeing Liang Luohua speak so confidently, Zhao Jiajun and Du Xuebing nodded slightly after exchanging glances.

"Let me try it first!"

Du Xuebing looked at the black pill in his hand and signaled to Zhao Jiajun before speaking.

After all, this is Liu Guwen's territory. He doesn't believe that Liang Luohua would dare to use such crude methods to plot against him.

However, just to be safe, it would be better for the two of them not to take the medicine at the same time.

After saying that, without giving Zhao Jiajun any chance to oppose or stop him, Du Xuebing directly stuffed the "Satiety Pill" into his mouth.

Ugh~!

A strange, sour taste burst in his mouth. Du Xuebing had never tasted such a strange flavor before. It was a close call that he didn't vomit it out.

It tastes awful!

Compared to the frogs, earthworms, and even cockroaches he had eaten during his special training, this was even harder to swallow!

Just based on this taste, Du Xuebing could be one hundred percent sure that this was definitely not poison! Because no idiotic poisoner would make a poisonous substance so pungent and hard to swallow.

With such a strange taste, someone with a weaker stomach would probably vomit it out as soon as it reached their mouth. A normal person, unless necessary, would probably not dare to voluntarily swallow such a pill.

"Uh, well."

Seeing the strange expression on Du Xuebing's face, Liang Luohua explained with a somewhat embarrassed smile, "Captain Du, please don't mind. This is, after all, the first batch of pills we successfully refined. The cooking time and experience were lacking, so the taste control is somewhat unsatisfactory."

"But I can guarantee that there is absolutely no poison in this pill, and its effectiveness is not compromised at all!"

Du Xuebing nodded silently and chewed and swallowed the pill in his mouth.

Splash!

As the pill entered his stomach, a warm feeling quietly rose in his gastric cavity.

In just the blink of an eye, Du Xuebing felt an extremely satisfied feeling of fullness. His blood and energy were replenished, his spirit was full, and his body instantly returned to its peak state.

Just like when Yang Sisi took the "Satiety Pill" for the first time last night, Du Xuebing quickly sensed and calculated the approximate duration of this special energy.

As long as it wasn't deliberately absorbed and refined, this fullness energy could last in the gastric cavity for about half a month, continuously emitting the normal nutritional energy that the human body needs.

"What Liang Luohua just said is absolutely true!"

"This 'Satiety Pill' can really make a person not feel hungry for half a month!"

Du Xuebing was amazed in his heart and, as a soldier, instantly thought of the enormous military uses of this elixir.

"How is it?"

Seeing the change in Du Xuebing's expression, Zhao Jiajun couldn't help but ask him.

"It's incredible, truly worthy of the name 'Satiety'!"

Du Xuebing praised without hesitation.

"No toxic side effects, just one pill, and you won't feel hungry for fifteen days!"

"This thing, whether used as military rations or for disaster relief, is an extremely rare magical item!"

Is it necessary to be so exaggerated?

Why would they advertise something that is perfectly fine?

Zhao Jiajun was suspicious when he saw Du Xuebing being convinced so quickly by the poorly preserved black pill, even blurting out the term "magical item".

Just now, when the pill entered his mouth, Du Xuebing's expression was strange, as if he was about to vomit. Zhao Jiajun saw it all.

It doesn't make sense. How could something so unappetizing have such miraculous effects?

Zhao Jiajun, not believing it, also tried slowly putting the pill in his mouth.

Soon, a sour and refreshing taste spread in his mouth.

Ugh!

Zhao Jiajun experienced everything that Du Xuebing had just gone through.

Fortunately, he quickly circulated his internal energy to suppress the surging stomach acid, so he didn't embarrass himself on the spot.

It tastes so bad!

And Du Xuebing actually wants to use it as military rations?

Is he out of his mind?

Zhao Jiajun silently complained in his heart, suspecting that Du Xuebing was deliberately playing a prank on him.

But soon, all his doubts were dispelled by the sudden eruption of energy in his stomach, nourishing his intestines, blood, and body.

Everything Du Xuebing said was actually true!

This strange-tasting black pill can really keep a person from feeling hungry for fifteen days!

Compared to its miraculous and powerful effects, the disadvantages of its taste and difficulty in swallowing seem tolerable, don't they?

"Director Liang, did you just say that the ingredients needed to refine this 'Satiety Pill' are the corpses of those wild monsters that can be found everywhere in the wilderness?"

"Is it true or false?!"

"Do you have a way to completely neutralize and dissolve the highly toxic substances contained in the corpses of these monsters during the alchemy process?!"

Zhao Jiajun slowly opened his eyes and heard Du Xuebing asking Liang Luohua about everything regarding the 'Satiety Pill'.

"Alright, alright! It doesn't matter if the taste is a bit off, as long as it can be eaten and keep us alive!"

"If it's convenient, could you please demonstrate the specific alchemy process for us again?"

(End of this chapter)