Chapter 99

Gu Ming hesitated for a moment. Thinking of the poison in his body, he ultimately chose not to answer.

“Anzi, I… really can’t tell you. But I promise, if there’s anything I can share in the future, I’ll definitely let you know. I… have my own difficulties.”

Zhao An was momentarily stunned.

Seeing the seriousness in Gu Ming’s expression, he decided to let the matter drop.

“Alright then! Look at you, all mysterious.”

“Oh, by the way, about me being the sect master’s biological brother—can you keep it a secret?” Gu Ming asked again.

“Don’t worry! I won’t say a word!” Zhao An patted Gu Ming on the arm.

The relationship between his good friend and the sect master was a bit complicated. If he spoke carelessly, he might cause trouble for his friend.

“Thanks!” A flicker of gratitude flashed in Gu Ming’s eyes.

“We’re brothers, no need to say thanks!” Zhao An gave him another friendly pat on the arm.

And just like that, the matter was settled.

Although Zhao An was still somewhat curious, Gu Ming was far more intrigued by the mysterious pills.

After refining two batches of medicinal pills, he took advantage of a bathroom break to log into the sect’s system and look up information on those pills.

Exorcism Pill – Just one can reset the berserk value of A-rank and below beastmen to zero.

Demon-Suppressing Pill – When a beastman’s berserk factor erupts, this pill forcibly suppresses it, preventing them from losing control.

Marrow-Cleansing Pill – Purges impurities from the body, enhancing the potential for mental power growth.

The more he read, the wider Gu Ming’s eyes grew.

These pills were even more miraculous than Jade Dew Pills and Spirit-Nourishing Pills!

A pill that could suppress and eliminate berserk factors? A pill that could enhance an alchemist’s spiritual potential? Such medicines actually existed in this world!

No wonder the sect master, who originally had low mental power and potential, managed to achieve such great heights.

Perhaps, Chu Yan really hadn’t framed her. Instead, she might have taken these secret medicines, which changed her mental potential level.

And then there was the Marshal.

The Marshal had been fighting on the front lines for years, and there had long been rumors that his berserk value was nearing the danger threshold, forcing him to return to the Imperial Star for recuperation.

But instead of resting, he married the sect master. Could it be because of the Demon-Suppressing Pill and Exorcism Pill?

The more Gu Ming thought about it, the more excited he became.

Choosing to side with the sect master was undoubtedly the wisest decision he had ever made!

Looking at the terminal screen, he stopped overthinking and immediately exchanged for all the pills he could obtain.

However, the system notified him that some pills required him to go to the sixth floor to retrieve them from Xia Ye.

Gu Ming had no choice but to first pick up what he could from the medicine distribution window before heading to the sixth floor to find his brother-in-law.

Upon arrival, Xia Ye’s secretary was already waiting and led Gu Ming directly to his office.

“Your Highness—” Facing Xia Ye’s scrutinizing gaze, Gu Ming instinctively tensed up.

“Your wife has already told me about your situation.”

“Here is the antidote for this month’s Moon Eclipse Pill, along with the medicines you redeemed. Take them all.” Xia Ye placed several bottles on the desk as he spoke.

“Thank—thank you, Your Highness!” Gu Ming quickly stepped forward to collect the pills.

“No need to be so formal.”

“Since you’ve taken the Moon Eclipse Pill, you’re one of us now. If you run into trouble in the future, you can come to me.”

“Yes.” Gu Ming was a little overwhelmed by the unexpected kindness.

He carefully put the medicine bottles away into his spatial ring.

“These pills are the sect’s top secrets. You understand—”

“Rest assured, Your Highness, I’ll keep everything confidential. The pills are for my personal use only, and I will never leak any information.”

Xia Ye nodded in approval.

“The Exorcism Pill—come pick up one every month. It will keep your berserk value at a low level, which is good for both your health and your mental power cultivation.”

“As for the Marrow-Cleansing Pill, take it now. After cleansing your marrow, your cultivation speed will improve significantly.”

“Among this batch of disciples, your talent isn’t the highest, but you’re the most diligent. With the help of these pills, you should be able to surpass Xiao Qing soon.”

Gu Ming’s eyes lit up.

Xiao Qing had the highest evaluation among them. Surpassing him had always seemed impossible.

“If you surpass Xiao Qing, Chu Xin will trust you even more,” Xia Ye added.

Gu Ming was stunned for a moment.

“Understood! I’ll do my best!” he responded immediately.

Gu Ming left soon after.

Instead of returning to the alchemy room right away, he followed Xia Ye’s suggestion and found a place to take the Marrow-Cleansing Pill.

An hour later, having taken both the Exorcism Pill and the Marrow-Cleansing Pill, and after adjusting himself, Gu Ming stepped out of the hotel room, feeling more refreshed and comfortable than ever before.

From this moment on, even without a wife, he no longer had to worry about his berserk value.

More importantly, he was about to embark on his own brilliant future.

At the Marshal’s Mansion, Training Grounds.

Chu Ning and Qin Zheng stood facing each other, preparing to spar.

Qin Zheng looked somewhat helpless, treating it like a playful match with his wife.

Chu Ning, on the other hand, was all smiles but reminded him to take it seriously.

“I’m starting,” Chu Ning said.

With a hand gesture, she summoned several wind blades and sent them flying toward Qin Zheng.

A flicker of surprise crossed Qin Zheng’s eyes, but he easily dodged.

Chu Ning attacked again, this time more aggressively.

Yet, Qin Zheng still handled it effortlessly.

Chu Ning frowned slightly and made a subtle movement.

She thought she had concealed it well, but Qin Zheng caught her little trick clearly.

So, when the high-grade Soft Tendon Powder was carried by the wind toward Qin Zheng, he vanished in a flash.

By the time Chu Ning realized something was wrong, she was already restrained by Qin Zheng.

“Wife, you lost,” he said confidently.

But to his surprise, the woman in his arms suddenly smiled.

Qin Zheng immediately sensed something was off and tried to step back—but it was too late.

His body went weak, and he collapsed.

Chu Ning swiftly caught him in her arms.

“Who lost now?” she asked smugly.

With a two-tier gap in cultivation, there was no way her ranged attacks could harm him.

Only by luring him close and using drugs could she guarantee victory.

Qin Zheng looked helpless.

“I lost,” he admitted.

“That’s more like it!” Chu Ning lifted Qin Zheng’s chin teasingly.

Watching his face flush red, she took out the antidote and held it near his nose.

Upon smelling it, Qin Zheng gradually regained some strength.

“I’m fine now, wife—please let me go.”

“Hehe.” Chu Ning chuckled twice before finally releasing him.

Qin Zheng took the antidote from her hand, sniffed it a little longer, and completely recovered.

“What kind of anesthetic was that? It was ridiculously strong!” he asked curiously.

Lately, his wife had been refining fewer medicinal pills but had asked him to gather certain ingredients, saying she needed to make poisons and anesthetics.

Today, he finally witnessed their power firsthand.

“Just an enhanced Soft Tendon Powder—leftover stock from my master.”

For now, her own abilities were limited, and she could only make the basic version of Soft Tendon Powder.

The regular version worked well against A-rank and below beastmen, but against those with stronger mental power, its effects were much weaker.