parentshiftbook Chapter 22 Blood-Activating Powder, Black Shop
Chapter 22 Blood-Activating Powder, Black Shop
Lu Cheng asked with a hint of doubt:
"Chang'an, Erming, where are the others?"
As they spent more time together, people started to use a nickname for the three Hu brothers.
The chubby boy called Hu Da, Hu Er, and Hu San directly.
Lu Cheng was referred to by a variety of names.
Sometimes it's following the little fat boy's call.
Sometimes it is called Da Liang, Er Ming, or San Guang.
Skinny Liu Chang'an replied:
"They got really sick and couldn't take it anymore, so they went to bed to rest."
"Hmm?" Lu Cheng had never heard of this saying before.
What does this "rebellious force" mean?
The thin bamboo pole explained:
"Practicing martial arts not only consumes a lot of physical strength and energy, but also inevitably causes damage to muscles and bones in the process of honing strength."
"If you pay attention to rest and recovery from the beginning, there won't be any problems."
"But look around this yard, who here actually rests regularly?"
"If this continues, your body will eventually give out."
"If we continue to push things forward without giving them time to recover, it will damage their foundation."
Lu Cheng said solemnly:
"Is this the reason for all of them?"
Hu Ming nodded and sighed:
"Not just them, we'll probably be here in the next day or two too."
As she spoke, she looked at Lu Cheng with surprise:
"Don't you feel anything in your body?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng felt a chill run down his spine.
Lu Cheng had already experienced the effects of physical soreness when he fought against Shi Da of the Fish Gang.
It seems that if this continues, a backlash will inevitably occur sooner or later.
This is because the Xuan Ying Zhuang Gong (玄鹰桩功) integrates cultivation and training.
In addition, Lu Cheng practiced the most perfect training method derived from the [Destiny] theory.
That's why it hasn't had much of an impact until now.
A small impact does not mean no impact.
The reversal will definitely come.
Perhaps it wasn't "the last two days" as Hu Ming mentioned.
But within ten days at most, you will also have to develop a "rebellious force".
I'll inevitably have to stay in bed then.
Bedridden...
Lu Cheng asked in a deep voice:
"How many days will it take to recover?"
Hu Mingdao:
"That depends on physical condition. It could be two or three days if things go well, but who knows if it will take longer."
Two or three days?
Lu Cheng wouldn't be willing to delay even for one day, let alone three days.
"Isn't there any way to speed up the recovery?"
Hu Mingdao:
"Yes, of course, but they all cost money."
"For example, the blood-activating powder can greatly increase the recovery speed."
"If you use the blood-activating powder after practicing every day, there will be no injury to your muscles and bones."
No wonder Shen Yi asked the Zhuque Martial Arts School and seventeen other schools for so much blood-activating powder.
So that's its function.
Since the blood-activating powder can speed up the body's recovery and prevent the "reverse force" from occurring, then I'll buy it!
Having made up his mind, Lu Cheng asked the two of them:
Where can I buy blood-activating powder?
The skinny guy and Hu Ming stared at Lu Cheng without saying a word for a long time.
Lu Cheng asked in bewilderment:
Why are you all staring at me? Where can I buy this?
The two exchanged a glance.
He slowly uttered a word that left Lu Cheng stunned and helpless:
"expensive!"
……
Inside the dormitory-style dormitory.
Lu Cheng's expression grew even more unpleasant as he looked at the chubby boy and the Hu brothers.
The three of them were fine in the morning.
In just one afternoon, his whole body swelled up like a balloon.
She truly has arms as thick as thighs and a waist and abdomen as large as a water bucket.
Even dinner was brought to them by Lu Cheng and the other two.
As for Liu Wan'er, since she is a girl, she can only be taken care of by the disciples in the same dormitory.
"Isn't there any cheaper medicine?"
The word "expensive" left Lu Cheng feeling helpless.
Blood-activating powder is too expensive.
One set costs three taels of silver!
Lu Cheng's entire net worth is now just over five taels of silver.
That's only enough to buy one and a half doses of medicine!
Everyone else saw Lu Cheng's expression.
They all felt sorry for Lu Cheng.
Hu Ming made a statement that was not entirely accurate.
Recovery speed is not only related to physical fitness.
It also depends on the depth of one's family wealth.
The three chubby boys are still recovering after an afternoon of treatment, thanks to the medication.
If I don't use medication, then I can't see anything at all.
They all knew about Lu Cheng's family background.
Everyone vividly remembers the way he pulled out handfuls of copper coins when he first entered the sect.
It can be said that among all his fellow disciples, no one was poorer than Lu Cheng.
It would be such a waste to waste such a wonderful talent and aptitude if it was delayed for a few days because of not having money to buy medicine.
……
"Hey, there are cheaper options too."
The chubby boy lying on the bed suddenly blurted out something.
Hu Ming looked at the chubby boy for a while, then remembered something:
"You mean... the Black Shop?"
After saying that, he immediately shook his head:
"No, no, that place is too dangerous, and the things inside aren't reliable either."
Lu Cheng slapped Hu Ming on the shoulder:
"What do you mean by dangerous? Tell me quickly, where is this black market?"
"Are you really going?"
Lu Cheng's gaze was resolute:
"You really want to go!"
"..."
Hu Ming sighed and lowered his voice:
"Nobody knows where the Black Market is."
"There's more than one way to get to the Black Market."
"This is the most widely circulated one I know of."
"Not far north of the Medicine King Temple in the south of the city, there is a narrow alley. At the end of the alley, there is an old stage."
"Those who want to go to the Black Market should hide behind the stage."
"Someone will put a black hood over your head and then take you down into a tunnel."
"After you come out of the tunnel, you will be put into a carriage where you can't see outside."
"Once the carriage stops and you take off your hood, you'll be at the Black Market."
"It was the same when we came out."
"But there's one advantage to going out: you can pay him to take you."
"Any street or alley within Yangcheng County, as long as you're willing to pay, a horse-drawn carriage can take you safely!"
Lu Cheng frowned:
"It sounds like you're doing something thieving."
Hu Ming shook his head:
"The Black Market is a place that can't be brought into the light."
"Eight out of ten items sold there are of dubious origin."
"The sellers don't dare to reveal their identities, and the buyers don't want to leave their names."
"Besides, there are also some who have committed crimes but dare not show their faces, yet they still have to sell what they have."
"Then we'll have no choice but to go to the Black Market."
"That's why I said that place is dangerous."
After saying that, she looked at Lu Cheng expectantly, hoping that he would give up the idea.
Lu Cheng and Hu Ming looked at each other for a moment and then nodded.
Hu Ming was overjoyed upon seeing this:
"Hey, that's right, we can't go to such a dangerous place..."
"go!"
"Huh?" Hu Ming thought he had misheard.
Lu shook his head earnestly:
"I can't afford a dose of blood-activating powder that costs three taels of silver."
"But I can't afford to waste any more time."
The room fell silent instantly.
Given the family circumstances of the chubby boy and the skinny boy.
Even so, one must wait until the "reverse force" erupts before being willing to use the blood-activating powder.
Lu Cheng couldn't afford it at all.
The chubby boy was unusually serious for once:
"There are no rules in this shady business. If you buy counterfeit goods, you're blind; if you get targeted, you're unlucky. You'd better be careful."
"Once you've bought what you need, don't hesitate to spend the money. Have a carriage take you right to our vicinity."
Lu Cheng nodded in agreement and took all the money out of the cabinet.
Five taels and six mace.
Everyone in the room looked at Lu Cheng with serious and tense expressions.
"Lu Cheng..."
A disciple who didn't usually talk much trembled a few times, but ultimately swallowed his words back.
They were all fourteen or fifteen-year-old children.
Even though I lived in a chaotic world, the most I had ever seen were local thugs like You Lanchuang.
He had never met the legendary ruthless martial arts outlaws who killed without blinking an eye.
For them, the Black Market was no less than a den of dragons and tigers.
It's truly worrying that Lu Cheng is going to such a place infested with villains.
Lu Cheng glanced around at the people in the room.
When their eyes met, some pursed their lips and nodded slightly.
Some opened their mouths as if to say something, but then stopped themselves.
But in the end, it all turned into a heavy look in his eyes.