Chapter 165: Chapter 165 - Golden Breakthrough
A trace of solemnity appeared on Blair Blake’s face.
Elder Drake remained completely unaware, still angrily declaring, "When Mr. Raymond wakes up, he’ll definitely go seek justice!"
Blair Blake shook his head, fixing a solemn gaze on Elder Drake. "It’s best not to let him know about this."
Elder Drake was taken aback, confusion evident in his expression. "Wh...why?"
"The Schroeder Family is the top-ranking family in Chuzzle, their strength surpasses all other families here. They exist in a league of their own," Blair Blake spoke gravely.
"If Mr. Raymond finds out, do you think he’ll let it go given his personality? If conflict erupts, it’s very likely to bring about his own demise!" Blair added, his eyes steady on Elder Drake.
Elder Drake’s face darkened considerably.
He knew the Schroeder Family was extraordinary, but hadn’t expected even Blair Blake to fear them this much.
"So...what should we do? They’ve already taken the Curing Pill, I...I don’t know how to explain it." Elder Drake appeared thoroughly lost.
Blair Blake sighed, patting Elder Drake’s shoulder. "Elder Drake, if you don’t want Mason Raymond to get hurt, you’ll have to handle this yourself."
Though his words weren’t explicit, the intention was crystal clear.
Afterward, Blair Blake departed quickly, not lingering any longer.
After his exit, Elder Drake sat down, deep in contemplation.
A while later, Elder Drake released a long sigh.
"I’d better listen to Mr. Tenny’s advice," he muttered quietly.
Time passed swiftly, and still I showed no signs of waking.
Daily, people continued arriving seeking Pills, but all were turned away by Elder Drake.
Two days later, I finally woke from my extended sleep.
I stretched lazily, feeling refreshed throughout my entire body.
Next, I tried clenching my fist; only after sensing the abundant power flowing within did I breathe a sigh of relief.
"My strength has finally fully recovered," I thought.
Then, I pushed the door open and went out.
It was noon when Elder Drake quickly approached me, greeting me warmly. "Mr. Raymond, you’re awake."
I smiled. "Elder Drake, how many days have I been asleep?"
Elder Drake counted on his fingers. "Exactly a week."
"This long?" I was somewhat surprised.
Elder Drake made tea for me, then said, "Yeah, I didn’t expect you to sleep so long either."
Having gone without food or drink for several days, I felt both hungry and thirsty. After washing up, I took Elder Drake out to find a hot pot restaurant.
For this meal, I ate like a tornado, devouring everything in sight.
The whole meal lasted at least three hours.
After filling myself, I casually asked, "Elder Drake, there must have been quite a few people looking for me recently, right?"
Elder Drake’s face changed slightly, and after a moment of silence, he admitted, "That’s right, almost every day someone comes to the door. Some want Pills, some invite you to banquets."
I laughed. "As expected. Did the Curing Pill sell?"
Elder Drake appeared embarrassed, stiffly replying, "No...no."
I didn’t care, simply laughing it off. "It’s normal, after all, hundred-year medicinal materials aren’t easy to find."
"No...it’s not that." Elder Drake raised his head to look at me.
I was stunned, and somewhat incredulously asked, "Not? What do you mean?"
Elder Drake flushed and said, "I...I ate that Curing Pill. I...I’ve been feeling very unwell lately, so I took it myself..."
With that, Elder Drake quickly stood, bowing deeply. "Mr. Raymond, just consider me buying the Pill, and deduct it from my salary in the future!"
I stared at Elder Drake, remaining silent for a while.
The longer this continued, the more anxious Elder Drake became.
"Elder Drake, it’s too kind of you to say such things," I shook my head.
"Since you’re not feeling well, I’ll give you that Curing Pill." I wiped my mouth and smiled.
Elder Drake looked taken aback, staring at me, deeply touched.
"Mr. Raymond, is what you said true?" Elder Drake found it hard to believe.
That was a Curing Pill, countless aristocratic families wanted to buy it at a high price!
And I was actually willing to give it to him?
"Of course, it’s just a Curing Pill," I waved my hand dismissively.
"Thank you, Mr. Raymond!" Elder Drake hurriedly bowed, his face filled with respect.
I smiled. "Alright, let’s go back now. I’ve had enough rest, time to get back to business."
On our way back to the hotel, I couldn’t help but feel something was off.
When Elder Drake spoke, his eyes constantly flitted about, lacking confidence.
Of course, I didn’t think too much about it. I assumed he felt guilty, which explained his nervous demeanor.
After returning to the hotel, I looked at Elder Drake and said, "Elder Drake, I’m going to be busy for a while, and no matter who comes looking for me, I won’t see anyone."
Elder Drake bowed. "Yes, Mr. Raymond."
Then, I turned around and went back to my room, locking the door behind me.
I took out the two strains of Ganoderma.
One a hundred-year strain, the other two hundred years old.
"With these two strains of Ganoderma, I should be able to refine at least three Foundation Establishment Pills," I thought to myself.
As for the exact number of Pills, it would depend on my refining technique.
The more skilled the technique, the more Pills that could be refined.
I arranged the two strains of Ganoderma, then began controlling the spiritual fire to refine the Foundation Establishment Pills.
After experiencing the Traditional Medicine Conference, my control of the spiritual fire had obviously improved significantly.
With the aid of this spiritual fire, I successfully refined the Foundation Establishment Pills in just one night.
Foundation Establishment Pills were basic pills, so they didn’t consume much spiritual power.
At dawn, a total of eight Foundation Establishment Pills sat before me.
"No wonder they were so shocked by the Blue Spirit Fire, its effects far exceeded expectations," I looked at the eight Foundation Establishment Pills and couldn’t help but think.
"Eight Foundation Establishment Pills, they can at least get me to the third level of Foundation Establishment Stage, right?" I stroked my chin, considering the possibility.
Without overthinking, I quickly swallowed the Pills.
In no time, I felt my dantian filled with a massive amount of qi!
This qi was like a stream, with the dantian at the center, surging toward the meridians throughout my body.
I closed my eyes slightly, guiding the flow of qi within.
For the entire day, I didn’t leave the room.
These eight Foundation Establishment Pills were quickly digested within my body; however, surprisingly, I didn’t manage to break through even a single level.
Only after the last Foundation Establishment Pill was completely digested did I faintly feel the signs of breaking through to the second level of the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Waves of qi began lingering around my body.
I closed my eyes slightly and began breaking through to the second level of the Foundation Establishment Stage.
All of a sudden, a faint golden light appeared on my body, illuminating the whole room as if it were daytime.
