Chapter 71

“Wife, even if you don’t go to the Orchid Academy, you can actually take the entrance exam for Imperial Star Military University.”

“If necessary, I… I can even get you a direct admission slot.” Qin Zheng said.

For now, he still held the honorary title of Imperial Star Military University’s principal, so arranging for someone to enter wasn’t difficult.

Besides, his wife was already a mid-level alchemist, which qualified her for a special admission at the university.

“Let’s just go through the normal procedures. Also, I’d like to return to Orchid Academy and see some old classmates.” And settle a few scores while she was at it.

Although the lingering attachments of her past self didn’t affect her much, keeping them around might hinder her future ascension. She would have to take the time to resolve them.

Qin Zheng glanced at Chu Ning.

“Alright,” he agreed with a smile. Those “old classmates” who had bullied his wife were in for a rough time.

Chu Ning opened her light-brain and sent two lists of medicinal ingredients to Qin Zheng.

“These are the ingredients needed to refine the Exorcism Pill and the Detoxification Pill. You’ve been taking the Exorcism Pill for a while now, so it’s time for the Detoxification Pill.”

“This time, I’ll refine extra batches of both pills. From now on, you’ll take both together. After about two months, the toxins in your body should be completely expelled.”

As she thought about something, Chu Ning turned to look at Xia Ye and Gu Ming.

“By then, I’ll give you both some of these pills as well. These two pills are most effective for those at or below A-rank. Just one pill can completely clear out violent tendencies and detoxify your system.”

When a beastman married a female, it was the wife’s responsibility to help her beast husband manage his aggression.

But normal methods were too exhausting, and deep-level pacification—cough—one of her beast husbands was too strong. She wasn’t capable of dual cultivation with him yet.

So to be fair, they’d put that matter off for now.

For now, the Exorcism Pill would take care of their situation at home.

Xia Ye and Gu Ming exchanged glances, a flicker of disappointment in their eyes, but they nodded.

It seemed that unless they advanced to S-rank, they wouldn’t be able to truly become her beast husbands.

But, for now, Qin Zheng was her only official beast husband. They could wait.

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The next day.

The whole family went together to the alchemy room.

As usual, Qin Zheng helped Chu Ning process the medicinal ingredients.

Meanwhile, Gu Ming and Xia Ye refined pills on the side, waiting for the Exorcism Pill to finish.

This was a miraculous pill—just one could completely remove violent tendencies in an A-rank beastman. Even for double S-rank beastmen, it was effective! It was more heaven-defying than Jade Dew Essence and Spirit Nourishing Pills!

Chu Ning’s spiritual power had already reached late-stage A-rank, so refining high-grade pills was no longer a struggle.

Not long after, her first batch of Exorcism Pills was completed, and the yield was good—twenty pills in total.

After taking them out of the furnace, Chu Ning didn’t rush to refine more. Instead, she divided two bottles of pills between Xia Ye and Gu Ming.

“Try them first,” she told them.

Xia Ye and Gu Ming exchanged glances before each taking one pill.

Almost immediately, they felt changes in their bodies.

Their bodies became lighter and more relaxed, and it was as if every cell was nourished. The sensation was so comfortable that it nearly made them moan in embarrassment.

Xia Ye immediately grabbed a testing device to check his aggression level. To his shock, the previously high value had been completely reduced to zero.

Gu Ming, seeing the result, snatched the device to test himself.

When he saw that his aggression level was also cleared to zero, his handsome face broke into a wide grin.

“It’s really gone! This Exorcism Pill is even more effective than deep mental soothing! Wife, you—you’re simply incredible!” Gu Ming barely managed to restrain himself from rushing over to hug Chu Ning.

Xia Ye couldn’t hold back his grin either.

The Exorcism Pill was a miracle for beastmen—it was invaluable!

But as he celebrated, a sense of caution rose within him.

Jade Dew Essence and Spirit Nourishing Pills had already made Dan Sect the focus of many eyes.

If the Exorcism Pill was revealed, it would spark a frenzy.

Every aristocratic family had at least one S-rank beastman. The top-tier families even had double S-rank beastmen as their guardians.

If they learned that a pill could help S-rank and even double S-rank beastmen control their aggression, they would stop at nothing to obtain it.

After all, beastmen’s lifespans were too short.

And it wasn’t because they were biologically limited—their increasing aggression levels caused them to fall ill and die early.

If this problem could be solved, S-rank beastmen could live for over a thousand years. (According to historical records, a legendary S-rank alchemist had lived for a thousand years before passing away.) Double S-rank beastmen could likely live even longer.

However, for Dan Sect, the Exorcism Pill was a double-edged sword.

Holding onto something so coveted by powerful forces without sharing it could easily lead to collective suppression—or even destruction.

“Wife, the existence of the Exorcism Pill must not be leaked,” Xia Ye warned Chu Ning.

“Gu Ming and I have enough pills to last one or two years. Qin Zheng takes them more frequently, so you can refine more for him. But after that, stop making them for now.” Xia Ye’s expression was serious, even grim.

Gu Ming’s smile stiffened before he quickly understood Xia Ye’s reasoning.

He glanced at the pills in his hand, a trace of regret flashing in his eyes.

Such an amazing pill… yet for now, it couldn’t be revealed to benefit the people of the Federation.

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Ye, then at Chu Ning.

“Let’s wait. Wait until my wife becomes a high-level alchemist. Until Dan Sect is strong enough.” Until no one could threaten them.

“By then, the Exorcism Pill will make Dan Sect rise to the peak.”

Chu Ning’s eyes flickered.

Rise to the peak, huh?

In the cultivation world, their Dan Sect was already powerful. But their strength wasn’t in direct combat—rather, every major sect depended on them for alchemical supplies. This delicate balance ensured that no one dared to make a move against them.

But this world was different.

Here, the major factions all had their own alchemists. In fact, alchemists were the core strength of these factions.

The Dan Sect she was building wouldn’t be maintaining a balance—it would be competing with them.

Suddenly, an idea struck Chu Ning.

“Could Dan Sect establish a mercenary division?” she asked.

Rare medicinal ingredients were hard to come by, and many alchemy companies hired mercenaries to gather them.

The stronger companies directly formed their own mercenary divisions.

With the military backing Dan Sect, they could easily purchase any medicinal ingredient they needed. If it was just about gathering herbs, there was no need for a mercenary division.

But Chu Ning wanted to strengthen Dan Sect’s combat power.

After all, the military was an official force, while mercenaries would belong solely to Dan Sect. There was a big difference between the two.

If Dan Sect ever faced real danger, its mercenary forces could fight for them immediately—whereas mobilizing the military would be much more complicated.

Xia Ye’s eyes flickered with understanding.

Then, he turned to look at Qin Zheng.