Chapter 21

The more Chu Xin thought about it, the angrier she became when she looked at Chu Yan in front of her.

It was this foolish girl who drove away her own daughter, causing such great trouble for the Chu family.

Chu Yan was so scared that she trembled.

Her mother actually knew about what she did to Chu Ning, yet she allowed her to bully Chu Ning.

All her proud schemes were seen through by her mother, but she was too lazy to expose them because she was valuable.

However, that value was quickly diminishing now.

Not only did she fail to help the Chu family, but she also brought them trouble.

And her mother, someone who could sacrifice her own daughter, how could she possibly care about her?

Thinking of this, Chu Yan couldn’t help but feel a chill run down her spine.

She thought she had good acting skills and was proficient in tea art, but it turned out her mother was the one who hid her true self the best.

However, her mother said that Chu Ning, that useless girl, was involved with an important figure in the military. How could that be possible?

Chu Ning was just a useless person with E-grade mental power.

No, wait—

Chu Yan suddenly remembered Qin Zheng’s face.

That handsome beastman who looked even better than a star, his strength was unfathomable.

Could he be that important figure in the military?

Such an outstanding and good-looking beastman would like a useless person like Chu Ning?

Recalling how Chu Ning looked when she saw her, her skin was better than before, and she seemed completely transformed, Chu Yan felt a flash of jealousy.

How could a useless person who grew up picking up garbage in the lower city have better things than her?!

At this thought, Chu Yan steeled her heart and with a “thud,” knelt down before Chu Xin.

“Mom, I was wrong.”

“I will definitely listen to you from now on, obediently stay at home and learn alchemy.”

“In two months, I will definitely pass the alchemist exam and then apply to the alchemy department of the Imperial Star Military University.”

“Mom and the Chu family have treated me with great kindness, and I will not let you down!”

Chu Xin looked at Chu Yan, her expression finally softening a bit.

“It’s good that you know you were wrong.”

“Don’t get involved with Zhou Ting and the others in the future. Now that you’re married to a beastman, you need to handle this situation first.”

Zhou Ting, Chen Chen, and Bai Yu—although these beastmen were quite capable, they were not the most favored juniors of the family.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have arranged for them to marry Chu Ning in the first place.

Who would have thought that this unworthy Chu Yan would secretly entangle with them and create such a big mess?

Now their reputation was ruined, and the situation on Chu Ning’s side was unclear. If Chu Yan married them, it would not only solidify the scandal but could also continue to anger Chu Ning.

Chu Yan’s eyes flashed with struggle, but in an instant, she complied.

Aside from Zhou Ting, she didn’t actually like the other two of Chu Ning’s former fiancés much.

Initially, she sought them out because she wanted to disrupt Chu Ning’s marriage plans, making it impossible for her to marry smoothly and participate in the marriage matchmaking.

Among them, Zhou Ting was the strongest, the most flamboyant, and the one she was most satisfied with.

Giving up on Zhou Ting was a bit hard for her.

But since her mother had spoken, she could comply.

After all, there were many beastmen out there.

As long as she could establish herself in the Chu family and become the future power holder of the Chu family, what kind of beastman could she not get?

At this thought, Chu Yan’s mind once again flashed with Qin Zheng’s handsome face.

Was that person really an important figure in the military? She needed to secure him…

After receiving Chu Yan’s answer, Chu Xin finally stepped forward to help her up.

“I’m doing this for your own good. Yan Yan, be obedient. In the future, the Chu family will still be passed on to you,” Chu Xin said in a nurturing tone.

Chu Yan wiped away her tears.

“Yes, Mom, I understand. I will work hard and not let you down.” In a corner where no one noticed, a glint of coldness flashed in her eyes.

At this time, in a unit of a tube building in the lower city area.

Xiong Zhuang turned on his light brain, preparing to check the news before bed, only to see that the owner of the alchemy shop he had saved previously had replied to his message.

Xiong Zhuang quickly went to check the alchemy shop’s products and saw that those alchemical pills had indeed started selling in bottles.

Not only that, but the shop also had several types of first-grade pills, including two that were quite popular in the market.

Most importantly, the prices set by this shop were very reasonable!

“My little sister’s mental power has reached C-grade, so I must find a way to earn more money to buy her materials to help her learn alchemy. I absolutely must go on this mission.” Xiong Zhuang stared at the light brain screen.

He clenched his teeth and purchased a bottle of hemostatic pills.

Looking at other alchemical pills, Xiong Zhuang endured and eventually closed the screen.

The prices of this shop’s alchemical pills were significantly lower than the market price; he wondered about the quality and decided to wait for the goods to arrive first before making further assessments.

The next day.

Chu Ning woke up and checked her light brain, discovering that there were indeed items for sale in the store.

In the first order, she bought several bottles of alchemical pills, choosing ones that were more sought after in the market. However, in the second order, she only bought a bottle of hemostatic pills.

After tidying up, she walked out of the room.

Qin Zheng was already waiting outside the door.

Chu Ning informed Qin Zheng about the situation.

“It’s indeed difficult to arrange for express delivery in this area. Why don’t you give the alchemical pills and shipping information to Uncle Zhong and let him help you arrange the shipment?” Qin Zheng suggested.

Chu Ning thought for a moment before agreeing.

So, after lunch, Chu Ning contacted Uncle Zhong and arranged the matter.

Once the arrangements were made, Chu Ning went with Qin Zheng to the alchemy room.

Before starting the alchemy process, Chu Ning tested her mental power and found that it had surprisingly surged to 18,500.

Not caring about Qin Zheng’s astonishment, Chu Ning talked about the plans for the day.

“I want to go over all the alchemical pills left from yesterday.”

“Just like yesterday, please prepare five sets of materials for each type of pill.”

“Okay.” Qin Zheng agreed.

The two quickly got busy.

As her mental power further increased, Chu Ning noticed that her speed in refining pills had drastically improved compared to before.

Moreover, she was almost able to produce four high-grade pills in one go.

Qin Zheng also noticed this situation and felt genuinely happy for Chu Ning.

She was the most talented female he had ever seen.

Because of Chu Ning’s rapid progress, by the afternoon, they had even completed the plans for the day ahead of schedule.

“I want to test my current mental power value again,” Chu Ning suddenly told Qin Zheng after they finished.

Qin Zheng stepped forward to assist.

He helped Chu Ning put on the mental helmet and activated it.

The value that appeared stunned him once again.

“What’s the value?” Chu Ning asked.

“31,240,” Qin Zheng’s voice carried disbelief.

Chu Ning, however, felt a bit disappointed.

“It’s still not at the foundational period; it looks like I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to refine the Spirit Nurturing Pill,” she murmured softly.

Qin Zheng looked at Chu Ning with confusion.

Chu Ning reined in her expression.

“Let the military send me the contract for the high-grade pills, and then prepare the corresponding materials for each pill. In addition, also help me prepare some extra materials.”

After finishing, Chu Ning pulled up her light brain and sent a list of materials she had prepared in advance to Qin Zheng.

Meeting Qin Zheng’s puzzled