Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 103 - 103 102 The Prescription Was Stolen_1

103: Chapter 102 The Prescription Was Stolen_1 103: Chapter 102 The Prescription Was Stolen_1 “Brother Lu, I will do my best to help you secure that stone, but if my position as the Family Head is taken in the process, there’s nothing else I can do,” Wu Wei said, his head hung in defeat.

Jiang Hai, standing beside him, spoke, “Wu Wei, you wouldn’t be hoping for Miracle Doctor Lu to help you keep your position as Family Head, would you?”

Wu Wei coughed twice and, with a thick face, said, “If Brother Lu is willing, it’s not impossible.

After all, it would be killing two birds with one stone.

If Brother Lu is willing to join forces with me, those in the Wu family would definitely not support Wu Chou anymore.”

He laughed slyly, looking at Lu Chuan, eager to know what stance this powerful young man would take.

Lu Chuan responded indifferently, “You want me to help you deal with your brother?

Sorry, I don’t have time.”

The expression on Wu Wei’s face froze in an instant; he hadn’t expected Lu Chuan to reject him so outright.

“Alright, Brother Lu, rest assured, even if I lose the position of Family Head and the control over that mine, I will find a way to compensate you with something of equal value.”

Lu Chuan waved his hand, “I haven’t finished speaking yet.”

Confusion showed on Wu Wei’s face, “What else would you like to say, Brother Lu?”

Lu Chuan said calmly, “Although I don’t have the time to help you deal with your brother, I can provide you with an ample supply of Qi Nourishing Pills and Vital Essence Regenerating Pills.

If you can break through with the help of these elixir pills, your position as Family Head won’t be lost.”

Wu Wei was surprised by Lu Chuan’s response and quickly said, “Brother Lu, although the Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills have significant effects on martial artists, I am already a Grade 8 Grandmaster.

Trying to break through, even with three or five Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills, would be far from enough.

I appreciate your kindness…”

Lu Chuan said with a calm face, “Those Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills, you can have as many as you want.”

Wu Wei was momentarily stunned.

Finally unable to refrain, Wu Xiu spoke up, “Do you think these Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills are like jelly beans?

Wishing for as many as you want?

Even if you were to try to buy them in Cloud City right now, you might not be able to purchase even a few.

Given the popularity of these two types of elixir pills, anyone who gets them would either use them immediately or stash them away.

No matter how much money you have, you can’t buy enough pills for my dad to break through.”

Jiang Hai somewhat agreed, saying, “Miracle Doctor Lu, although what Wu Xiu says is a bit exaggerated, the situation is indeed true.

If these Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills were so easy to obtain, Tianhai City would have seen a surge of Grade 8 and Ninth Grade Grandmasters by now.”

Lu Chuan glanced at them and said, “These Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills are made by me.”

Wu Xiu said, “Even if they’re made by you…

what did you say!?

The Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills…

are crafted by you??”

Lu Chuan nodded, “That’s right, these types of elixir pills are indeed launched by my Hanging Gourd Medical Hall.

Whatever quantity you need to break through, I’ll refine as much as necessary.”

Wu Xiu, Wu Wei, and Jiang Hai all wore expressions of deep shock on their faces.

Jiang Hai murmured, “These three elixir pills, known as divine pills, are actually crafted by Miracle Doctor Lu.

Miracle Doctor Lu is truly a rare talent among men!”

Wu Xiu couldn’t accept it, “How can he be so powerful?

This doesn’t make sense!”

Wu Wei turned to look at his son and then back at Lu Chuan, saying, “Both men in their twenties, how can there be such a huge gap between people?”

Wu Xiu glowered at Wu Wei and said, “Dad, I heard that.”

Wu Wei retorted, “That’s exactly what I wanted—to let you hear it!

Can’t even let me speak about you, this hopeless case?”

Wu Xiu shrank back, with no confidence to rebut.

Wu Wei looked eagerly at Lu Chuan and said, “Brother Lu, you really know how to surprise someone.

If that’s the case, then I won’t stand on ceremony.

As long as I can break through with these elixir pills and secure the position of Family Head, I will make sure that stone gets into your hands.”

Lu Chuan looked at him and said, “That stone was supposed to be mine in the first place.”

Wu Wei paused, asking, “Brother Lu, what do you mean by that?”

Lu Chuan replied, “The stone was supposed to be mine, and cannot serve as compensation for the elixir pills I provide you.

Let’s discuss what you will offer in exchange for a sufficient supply of elixir pills.”

Wu Wei’s face filled with guilt.

He had originally thought with Lu Chuan being young, he might be easily fooled, yet the young man’s reasoning was surprisingly clear, and not easily deceived.

Wu Wei laughed feebly, “You’re right, Brother Lu.

Since you’ll be providing me with elixir pills to help me break through, I indeed need to offer something in return.

Why don’t you tell me what you would like as repayment?” Wu Wei said.

After a moment of thought, Lu Chuan said, “Half of the Wu family’s assets.”

Wu Wei’s eyes widened, “Brother Lu, isn’t that condition a bit…”

Lu Chuan shrugged, “You also have the option to refuse.

In that case, you’ll just end up losing the position of Family Head and ultimately gaining nothing, that’s all.”

After pondering, Wu Wei decided it made sense and then clenched his teeth and decided, “Fine!

Half of the assets be it.

If I can break through to Ninth Grade, these assets would just be passing clouds to me.

I accept your terms!”

Lu Chuan turned to Jiang Hai, “Then I will trouble Patriarch Jiang to have someone draft a contract and also act as a witness for us.”

Jiang Hai laughed heartily, “No problem at all, I’ll arrange for it immediately.”

Lu Chuan nodded and then looked at Wu Wei again, saying, “By the way, the ingredients and materials needed for refining the elixir pills will need to be provided by you.”

The next day, Jiang Hai had a contract drafted and brought in a lawyer to serve as a witness.

Lu Chuan and Wu Wei signed a contract.

Wu Wei brought many herbs, and Lu Chuan used these to make Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills.

Before long, ten bottles of freshly made elixir pills were laid out before Wu Wei and Wu Xiu.

Wu Wei carefully checked the color of the elixir pills.

Once he was sure they were genuine Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills, he was so excited he almost jumped for joy.

Wu Xiu’s face was full of envy.

He knew that these elixir pills were exceedingly rare and expensive outside, but Lu Chuan had managed to make so many so effortlessly that even he couldn’t help but admire Lu Chuan.

Not wanting to waste time, Wu Wei took the elixir pills and bid farewell to Lu Chuan, promising that once he achieved a breakthrough and stabilized his position as the Family Head, he would get in touch with Lu Chuan.

By then, Lu Chuan could go directly to Pingyang County, and the entire Wu family would welcome him with grand hospitality.

After the Wu father and son had left, Jiang Hai came to Lu Chuan somewhat sheepishly and asked if he could also make some Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills for him.

Lu Chuan agreed without hesitation.

Even though Jiang Hai hadn’t managed to stop Wu Wei when he came knocking, the fact that he was willing to stand up against Wu Wei for his own sake showed his intentions, and Lu Chuan made note of this favor.

The Vital Essence Regenerating Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills were the talk of the outside world, but for Lu Chuan, making such elixir pills was easy, so he immediately made several bottles for Jiang Hai.

Once everything was in order, Lu Chuan bid farewell to Jiang Hai and his family and planned to start his journey back to Cloud City.

Jiang Hai made many attempts to detain him, all of which Lu Chuan declined.

Jiang Hai also secretly inquired if Lu Chuan had any thoughts about his daughter, suggesting that if he did, Jiang Lingshan could accompany him to Cloud City, not necessarily to become a couple but at least to spend time together and see how things developed.

Lu Chuan tactfully declined, for even though Jiang Lingshan was indeed beautiful, having tasted the likes of Chu Mengyao, he was not so easily seduced.

Jiang Hai’s face was full of regret, but knowing that these matters couldn’t be forced, he didn’t press further.

Lu Chuan took a train back to Cloud City, and then caught a taxi to Hanging Gourd Medical Hall.

Even though he hadn’t managed to break through to Qi Cultivation Level 9 this time, he had still significantly enhanced his strength, so he was in a pretty good mood.

Humming a tune, Lu Chuan entered Hanging Gourd Medical Hall to find that the main hall was empty and a sign saying ‘temporarily not seeing patients’ hanged outside.

“Strange, the medical hall isn’t open today?

Could something have happened?”

A sense of doubt rose in Lu Chuan’s mind, and he walked through the main hall to the courtyard.

Mu Nanqing, Zhou Siming and a few other senior traditional doctors were gathered there, all with somber expressions, and the atmosphere in the yard was heavy.

As Lu Chuan approached them, he asked, “What are you all doing here?

Why isn’t the medical hall open today?”

Everyone immediately turned their heads to look at him.

Mu Nanqing saw Lu Chuan’s return and immediately showed a remorseful expression, nearly on the verge of tears, she apologized to Lu Chuan, “Lu Chuan, it’s all my fault.

If I hadn’t trusted Xiaoyue so blindly, none of this would have happened.”

“I’m willing to accept punishment.

Punish me!”

As she said this, Mu Nanqing was about to kneel before Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan hurriedly supported her and said, “Sister-in-law, what are you doing?

Calm down.

Why are you confessing guilt for no reason?

What happened to Xiaoyue?

Can you tell me exactly what happened?”

Zhou Siming sighed deeply and said, “That Xiaoyue seemed so diligent and pitiable, gaining everyone’s affection, but it was all a facade, just for show.

Her real identity is that of an undercover spy sent by Xiao Yun.

Under the pretense of learning and research, she deceived Nanqing and took away the formulas for the Vital Essence Regenerating Pill, the Qi Nourishing Pill, and the Hundred Cure Pill.

Now, she has handed the formulas over to Jerry Pharmaceuticals!”

“And there’s Cherng Yong, that ingrate we took care of.

Annoyed with the menial work we gave him, he betrayed us for Jerry Pharmaceuticals alongside Xiaoyue.

Those two little bastards are infuriating!”

With tears in her eyes, Mu Nanqing said to Lu Chuan, “Xiaochuan, it’s all my fault.

Xiaoyue asked for the formulas, and I handed them over without a second thought.

Who could have imagined she was a spy for Jerry Pharmaceuticals?

I…

I’ve let our medical hall down!”

Lu Chuan frowned, utterly surprised that Xiaoyue turned out to be an undercover agent sent by Xiao Yun.

Could it be that the bullying she suffered was deliberately arranged?

Xiaoyue had seemed so sincere in front of me, it was all an act, and her acting skills are no small matter!

Seeing Mu Nanqing’s self-blame, Lu Chuan hurriedly said, “Sister-in-law, you don’t need to blame yourself.

It’s just a few formulas.

If they are taken, let them be taken.

We won’t suffer any losses because of this.”

Zhou Siming said, “When Xiaoyue left, she already said that Jerry Pharmaceuticals would mass-produce these three types of elixir pills at the fastest speed and will soon launch them on the market.

By that time, they will steal all of our market and leave us with no chance of survival.”

“Jerry Pharmaceuticals is huge.

Now that they have our formulas, taking the market from our small medical hall wouldn’t be difficult for them.

We…

we probably really have no chance.”

The others shook their heads and sighed, seemingly in despair.

Lu Chuan, however, had a mocking smile on his face and said, “Rest assured.

Even if they have the formulas, they will not be able to successfully make the Vital Essence Regenerating Pill, the Qi Nourishing Pill, and the Hundred Cure Pill.

Their efforts are just a waste of time.”