"It's really sour!"
Zhang Weili's face twisted into an expression of agony, unable to hide the bitterness.
As for Zhao Xiaodao next to her, tears were streaming down as she struggled to swallow the last bite.
They wanted to force it down, but as soon as the Hawthorn Pills entered their mouths and were chewed, the sourness made their faces twitch uncontrollably, and they had to slowly adapt.
"Boo hoo... It's too sour..."
After swallowing the last bit, Zhao Xiaodao couldn't help shivering, twitching her lips with a lingering fear.
Lu Zheng said earnestly, "Bitter dicine is good for you. Although these Hawthorn Pills are sour, they benefit the spleen and stomach, help with digestion, and are great post-al snacks."
Zhang Weili asked with a pained expression, "Then why aren't you eating them, Brother Lu?"
"Oh, I don't need them," Lu Zheng waved his hand dismissively.
Zhang Weili, "..."
Zhao Xiaodao and Lin Wan couldn't help but laugh because last ti Lu Zheng also refused to eat.
"Is it sour?" Lu Zheng asked Zhang Weili.
"Sour!" Zhang Weili nodded.
Then Lu Zheng took out another porcelain bottle, tipped it upside down, and out ca a pill as white as clouds.
"Here, take this with so tea to wash away the taste."
Zhang Weili's eyes widened, "What's this now?"
"A Body Strengthening Pill, it's good stuff!" Lu Zheng said, "After taking it, it strengthens the body, replenishes energy, aids sleep, and enhances your spirit and physique, making your peak last longer."
Zhang Weili was speechless, "Is it that good?"
Lu Zheng nodded, acting like a salesperson, "That's right, it's that good. You'll know once you try it!"
"Is it not sour?"
"Relax, not sour at all!"
"That's good!"
Zhang Weili breathed a sigh of relief, then picked up the tea beside her and took the pill.
Zhang Weili wasn't a fool; Zhao Xiaodao got so excited whenever competition was ntioned, and earlier she was seriously giving reminders, plus Lin Wan's previous display of sharp skills.
So Zhang Weili swallowed the elixir without any hesitation.
...
Lu Zheng and Lin Wan exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.
Zhang Weili was straightforward and easy to talk with, and Lu Zheng also noticed so hidden injuries accumulated in her body from years of training.
These injuries might not matter while young, and can be sowhat alleviated through scientific care, massage, and acupuncture, but ultimately cannot be completely resolved. Over ti, they would only worsen.
She always treated Lin Wan with respect and made ti to accompany them today, so Lu Zheng found an excuse to give her an elixir pill.
This elixir contained two ingredients from Spirit dicine. Though of average quality, it was enough to heal all of Zhang Weili's internal injuries, with effects lasting for more than a decade, accompanying her throughout her career.
It was both a gift and a test.
Yet, Zhang Weili gave enough face that she took the unknown pill without qualms, just like Zhao Xiaodao did last year.
Lu Zheng nodded with satisfaction, finally understanding why senior experts in novels liked to conceal their identities when probing newcors.
Because it really could reveal a person's character and temperant, and once tested, they would be treated well.
Zhao Xiaodao, on the side, looked a bit envious but content, having already ingested one pill herself and sharing a good relationship with Lu Zheng. There would be more opportunities in the future.
"Get a good sleep tonight; tomorrow you'll ..."
"Tomorrow, you won't notice any difference."
Lu Zheng said, "It's just a pill for strengthening the body and aiding sleep. Do you think it will make her grow three centiters overnight or increase her punch force by 100 pounds after a nap?"
Zhao Xiaodao stuck out her tongue and made a funny face.
Alright, it's different from hers.
...
They chatted and laughed for a while longer until Zhao Xiaodao settled the bill.
Zhang Weili still drove, with Zhao Xiaodao sitting in the front passenger seat, and her nanny car trailing behind.
They dropped off Lu Zheng and Lin Wan at the hotel. After saying their goodbyes, Zhao Xiaodao got into her car and left with Zhang Weili.
Watching the two leave, Lu Zheng and Lin Wan walked hand in hand into the hotel.
Lin Wan asked softly, "Should we do sothing about the Snake Head Bronze Statue?"
From the information revealed by that man, the statue was likely in the hands of the Eden Sect, and Lin Wan could certainly investigate their whereabouts.
However, the news had already leaked, which made things different from before, leaving Lin Wan uncertain whether they still needed to get involved.
Lu Zheng nodded, then shook his head, "Let's wait and see. If soone else succeeds, we won't act. If ti passes and there's still no news, I'll take a trip to the Lighthouse Country."
Lin Wan nodded, "Okay, I'll keep an eye on that side then."
Changing the subject, Lin Wan asked, "So where are we going tomorrow?"
Lu Zheng shrugged, "Not sure; I didn't expect to finish the exhibition in one day. We'll see tomorrow, or maybe hit the museum?"
Lin Wan giggled, "Then let's go shopping and add so spring and sumr outfits to our wardrobe."
...
Back ho, Zhang Weili called Zhao Xiaodao.
"Sister Xiaodao, what are Brother Lu and Sister Wan's real identities?"
Zhang Weili had always thought Lu Zheng was a rich second generation and Lin Wan an Interpol officer, but today Lu Zheng suddenly pulling out a Body Strengthening Pill was baffling.
"Brother Lu is also a master of Chinese dicine with many wild dicine King resources. The pills he makes by hand are incredibly miraculous. Haven't you noticed my skin is better than it was in my twenties?"
Zhang Weili blinked, "I didn't notice."
Zhao Xiaodao, "..."
Deng Pao Pao and Nansheng Pharmaceutical Group's Duan Yu Kai both knew about the wild dicinal herbs and Divine Doctor affair. Since Lu Zheng had brought out the elixir and Zhang Weili had taken it without hesitation, Zhao Xiaodao didn't hide anything and revealed the matter.
"In short, Brother Lu's hand-crafted elixirs are incredibly effective, and most people are not qualified to consu them. Just keep this to yourself and don't tell anyone else."
Zhang Weili agreed repeatedly, thanked Zhao Xiaodao again, and then finally went to sleep.
The next day, during training, she realized sothing was off.
Full of energy!
Her body coordination had significantly improved, and she was incredibly agile!
Her punches were also heavier than before!
Her physical and ntal state felt as if they received an overall boost.
Coming in and surprising Zhang Weili's coach, who worried she might have turned to sothing unsavory and insisted on her getting checked.
As expected, everything was normal.
A grateful Zhang Weili expressed her thanks again in the group chat to Lu Zheng and Lin Wan.
As for Lu Zheng and Lin Wan, they had just finished an intense morning battle and were getting up to prepare lunch.
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