54: Chapter 54 Could this heir of the Duke of Jingguo have a family that owns a pharmacy?

Cui Lüeshang was even more shocked. A hundred-year-old Pusiqu Snake Gallbladder?

Even within the Imperial Palace, it would probably be hard to find one.

He had once heard that the current Emperor was in poor health, so he specifically dispatched a thousand experts to Xiangyang to capture this type of snake, yet they only managed to catch two that were fifty years old, let alone a hundred-year-old great snake.

It must be known that this kind of snake needs to undergo fifty molts and reach fifty years of age before its medicinal effect becomes apparent; those under the age limit are practically useless.

Wind and Cloud One Blade Tong Bai Ke'er said with a smile, "Your Highness is truly kind, even giving five lesser reverting pills to each of us!"

"You have some too?" Cui Lüeshang raised an eyebrow.

The other four Sword Youths nodded repeatedly.

In this battle, due to their young age and low strength, they hadn't helped much, just like ABi.

They originally thought they wouldn't get any share, but unexpectedly, Zhao Fangcai gave everyone a portion.

Children who receive good things are naturally overjoyed and cannot resist showing off a little.

Cui Lüeshang secretly marveled: Does this Duke of Jing's Heir Apparent's family own a pharmacy?

lesser reverting pills were being distributed as if they cost nothing.

He roughly calculated that Zhao Fangcai had already given out about fifteen bottles.

In the black market, a single lesser reverting pill was worth at least a thousand taels of silver, making one bottle ten thousand taels. Fifteen bottles... this number made him feel pained for Zhao Fangcai.

There were many wealthy tycoons in the Jianghu who spent money like water, but he had never seen anyone so generous, let alone those two hundred-year-old Pusiqu Snake Galls, which he had given away without batting an eye.

Was this person truly unconcerned with these things, or did he possess great ambition and lofty aspirations?

Inside the room, Zhao Fangcai withdrew the hand resting on Sheng Yayü's back, concluded his application of Qi, and said, "Ruthless... Miss, the Yin-cold Qi within your body has been completely cleared."

Only then did he understand why Sheng Yayü had been so resolute before, and why she insisted on returning to the capital to ask Zhuge Zhengwo for help in refining the snake gall, even with Life Chaser and Cold Blood by her side.

On the wheelchair, Sheng Yayü's clothes were already soaked with sweat, vaguely revealing the white sash tightly bound around her chest and back.

Sweat streamed down her cheeks, exposing the delicate, fair skin and a countenance as beautiful as a blooming flower beneath—who could have imagined that Ruthless, Sheng Yayü, the leader of the Four Great Constables, was actually a woman!

Sheng Yayü turned her face, her cheeks flushed red.

Zhao Fangcai's Pure Yang True Qi had made her feel as if she were being scorched by fierce fire, coupled with the medicinal power of the two snake galls. Her entire body felt as if she had just emerged from a hot spring.

But she clearly felt that the accumulated melancholy of many years had completely dissipated. Her heart felt clear, as if bathed in warm sunlight. Her eyes flowed with emotion, and she said crisply, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"You are too kind." Zhao Fangcai inwardly marveled at the magic of ancient disguise techniques—such a gorgeously beautiful young woman,

could actually disguise herself as a young man around thirty years old. It was like a rabbit running on the ground; how could one distinguish its sex?

Sheng Yayü, being sharp-witted, said softly, "Your Highness is the second person, after Martial Uncle, to know that I am female. I hope Your Highness can keep this a secret."

Zhao Fangcai replied with a smile, "Certainly. Miss Ruthless, why don't you try to stand up and see if you can walk?"

Sheng Yayü nodded, took a deep breath, braced herself with her hands on the wheelchair, and slowly placed her right foot on the ground.

Previously, due to damaged Meridians, her legs and feet were numb and without sensation. Even if cut by a knife, she wouldn't feel pain, as if they didn't belong to her.

But at this moment, the "solid" sensation transmitted when her right foot touched the ground caused a flash of pleasant surprise in her eyes—she had feeling!

She slowly leaned forward, using her feet to support herself as she stood up. It worked! She clearly felt the pressure on her calves and feet.

When she tried to take a step, however, she swayed and nearly fell because she hadn't walked for a long time and her bones and muscles had atrophied.

Zhao Fangcai reached out and steadied her back,

stabilizing her figure, "Miss Ruthless, your feet have just regained sensation. There is no need to rush to walk.

It is better to slowly exercise the bones and muscles of your legs, progressing gradually. Rushing for quick success might easily lead to injury."

Sheng Yayü turned her head to cast a grateful glance: "I know."

"Creak—" Zhao Fangcai pushed the door open and walked out, closing the door behind him.

Cui Lüeshang and Leng Lingqi quickly stepped forward, their expressions a mixture of anticipation and anxiety: "Your Highness, Senior Brother..."

Zhao Fangcai replied, "The medicinal effect of the snake gall is very obvious. He should be able to walk like a normal person from now on.

It's just that he is somewhat exhausted right now and has already fallen asleep."

"Really?! Senior Brother can walk normally now?" Cui Lüeshang was overjoyed and involuntarily clenched his fists.

Leng Lingqi was stunned for a moment. That face, usually as cold and stern as ice, rarely showed a trace of a smile.

The four Martial Brothers each had a difficult past, and they had always supported and assisted each other wholeheartedly, making their bond exceptionally deep.

Cui Lüeshang turned around, faced Zhao Fangcai, cupped his hands in a salute,

and said solemnly, "Your Highness, my several Senior Brothers and the Divine Marquis Residence owe you three favors, and they are all tremendous acts of kindness.

In the future, if you have any command, even if it means going through fire and water, we will absolutely not hesitate in the slightest!"

These three favors were:

First, eliminating Ling Luoshi, the capable subordinate of Cai Jing;

Second, eradicating Yuan Thirteen Limits, Zhuge Zhengwo's formidable rival;

Third, giving Sheng Yayü a hundred-year-old snake gall, allowing him to walk like a normal person.

Perhaps in Zhao Fangcai's eyes, these matters were trivial things that could be done with a mere wave of his hand,

but in the hearts of Cui Lüeshang and the others, this debt of gratitude was as heavy as Mount Tai.

Zhao Fangcai responded with a smile, "You are being too polite by saying that.

I have always greatly admired and longed for the Four Great Constables and the Divine Marquis Residence for continuously solving major cases and upholding justice and righteousness in the world. In the future, if you ever come to Suzhou and encounter any situation, feel free to come find me!"

In the autumn, the weather was clear, and the sunlight felt just right.

At the entrance of the post station, although the Xiangyang County Magistrate had brought men to clean up the corpses and even spread a layer of sand and gravel, traces of dark bloodstains could still be seen.

Monk Xiao Sword cupped his hands and said, "The sky is high and vast, the clouds are light, and the emerald green river flows leisurely.

If Your Highness ever comes to Danger City, I will definitely prepare fine wine and drink heartily with you!"

Zhao Fangcai smiled and said, "Then you should prepare the fine wine first!"

"Haha, good, I await Your Highness!" Monk Xiao Sword laughed heartily, said a farewell, "We shall meet again."

"We shall meet again!"

On seven or eight horses, Monk Xiao Sword, Yang Jian, Xie Zhaohua, and the others from the 'Alliance,' along with Ling Xiaogu, bowed in salute together, then mounted their horses and departed.

Ling Xiaogu, although the son of Ling Luoshi, had a completely different temperament from his father and was protected by Monk Xiao Sword and the others.