Explosive Qi Pill: "After consumption, True Essence will continue to explode for one two-hour period. During this process, you must constantly channel the medicinal power, or else the body will explode. Side effects: Overflowing True Essence, clothing disintegrates."
So, what is it exactly? Explosive Qi? Explosive body? Or explosive clothing?
The Glazed Bottle is indeed as unreliable as always.
This aspect never fails to disappoint.
I'm afraid there will never be a decent Pill.
A line of Cloud Ladders quickly descended from the boat, and Han Yu climbed up with a grin.
Once on the deck, he found himself surrounded by seven or eight robust men, all in black Hemp Armor with blades and swords in hand. Leading them was a young man in a black martial outfit, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, who arrogantly beckoned to Han Yu upon seeing him.
"Come here for inspection."
As soon as he spoke, Han Yu recognized him as the one who had been shouting earlier.
The sturdy men escorted him to the young man, who scrutinized Han Yu. Seeing his simple cloth attire and lack of belongings, he immediately concluded that Han Yu was just a passerby.
"Search him, and let him go if there's nothing."
The young man glanced around impatiently before waving the sturdy men on to search Han Yu.
"Don't touch randomly, you guys."
Han Yu reached into his arms, communicating with the Glazed Bottle to transfer the Pills into his hand, then stepped back a few paces, his face showing displeasure.
The young man, keen-eyed, spotted his small movement. His eyes lit up as he strode over and snatched Han Yu's hand. "What are you hiding?"
Han Yu shook his head repeatedly, saying, "I'm hiding nothing?"
Of course, no one believed that.
The strength in the young man's wrist was immense. He easily pried open Han Yu's palm, picked up the Pills, squinted at them, and even sniffed them, "What is this stuff?"
The item had been handed over.
Han Yu was inwardly delighted, yet maintained a facade of unwillingness.
"Give it back to me."
"Huh! Where did this Pill come from?"
Perhaps due to the noise outside, two women emerged from the cabin at this point. One wore a goose yellow floral smoke gown, seventeen or eighteen years old, with a beautiful and charming appearance.
The other dressed in a celestial-blue silk embroidered palace dress, whether due to the tightness of the clothing or her great figure, her silhouette under the gown was indeed superb.
She had about a third of Sister Lian's charm.
The woman was exceedingly beautiful, with moth-like eyebrows and makeup, exuding a mature aura with her every move.
The yellow-garbed woman curiously approached, thoroughly confirmed her examination, then lost interest in the Pills, "Oh, it's just an Explosive Qi Pill! Not a valuable Pill, not interesting."
"Bai Jingliang, give the item back to him." The palace dress woman frowned at the young man, voicing displeasure.
"Sis, this may not necessarily be his!"
Bai Jingliang argued unwillingly. The Pills meant little to the woman, but to him, they were treasures.
"Are you ignoring me?"
The palace dress woman glared at him, and only then did Bai Jingliang reluctantly walk to Han Yu, shoving him while saying.
"Here you go, go, go."
Han Yu was pushed back down the Cloud Ladder, but the Pills were still clutched tightly in Bai Jingliang's hand.
Fearing he might voice his demands again, Bai Jingliang shot him a threatening glance as he left.
Both harbored their schemes, remaining silent as Han Yu grabbed a bamboo pole and quickly paddled away.
Only when Han Yu's small bamboo raft drifted out of sight did Bai Jingliang open his palm with a sly grin.
He hadn't yet tasted the Pill.
Pharmacists were rare, and Pills had always been scarce goods.
He licked the Pill with the tip of his tongue, found the taste agreeable, and popped it into his mouth.
Meanwhile, Han Yu grinned mischievously as he paddled, changing direction along the way. Even if something happened, they wouldn't find him.
It's a bit of a shame. If the effect were weaker and didn't cause clothing to explode, he'd want to try it himself.
While he was lost in thought, the sound of wind and thunder roared from behind, and a piercing whistle approached.
Han Yu turned to see and was shocked.
The yellow-clad young woman was riding a sword, flying coldly towards him, and upon contact, she grabbed Han Yu's shoulder and flew back.
The fierce wind roared past his ears, and the woman's speed was incredible. In just a moment, she had thrown Han Yu back onto the deck.
"I must have misjudged you; you're actually a pharmacist."
The woman huffed angrily after descending from the sky.
"Lily, save him first."
The woman in palace attire urgently reminded her from the side.
"Hand over the antidote."
Hearing this, Lily glared and extended her hand towards him, demanding.
Han Yu chuckled bitterly. Which glutton ate the Pill so quickly? You should have at least waited for me to run far away before consuming it! Now where am I supposed to find an antidote for you!
So he could only state the facts helplessly, "You said it was an Explosive Qi Pill; there's no antidote for an Explosive Qi Pill."
"Nonsense! You call this an Explosive Qi Pill?"
Lily angrily pointed towards the northern river, where a stark naked figure was running across the water — who else could it be but Bai Jingliang.
At this moment, his blood was boiling, and a rush of blood was heading straight to his head, making his face extremely red. He seemed to be a bit tired as if he wanted to come over.
"Don't come over here."
Lily turned around, her face blushing, and quickly stopped him.
"Sis, I'm about to collapse from exhaustion, I can't run anymore."
Bai Jingliang could only run farther away pitifully, shouting at the top of his lungs.
Han Yu, worried about things taking a fatal turn, quickly reminded, "Before the Pill's effects wear off completely, you can't stop, or you might burst."
As soon as he finished speaking, alarmed gazes turned towards him, and Lily covered her mouth in shock, exclaiming, "How could you modify the Explosive Qi Pill to be so vicious?"
Vicious?
Initially, just based on the wording, it didn't seem so, only appearing to be a prank. But seeing Bai Jingliang's miserable appearance did truly convey the domineering nature of this Explosive Qi Pill.
Seeing Bai Jingliang in such a miserable state, Han Yu deeply reflected on himself. In the future, for any unclear Pills, he should refrain from trying them lightly. When it's time to give them to someone else, he definitely should do so.
A few stalwart men leaned against the ship's rail, loudly passing Han Yu's words forward.
On the surface of the river, whether due to the drug's effect or anger, Bai Jingliang's face was turning so red it appeared dark.
Ah! Ah! Ah!
After three cries, the once slowing-down figure abruptly went berserk again.
Han Yu was held at the ship's rail, reluctantly watching as Bai Jingliang streaked across the river for a full two-hour.
Plop.
The moment the Pill's effects dissipated, Bai Jingliang wore a relieved smile, blissfully closing his eyes and sinking into the river.
The waiting sturdy men immediately swam over, while the two women retreated to the cabin, as Bai Jingliang would soon come aboard stark naked.
Once they pulled him back, several strong men brought over clothes, hastily dressing him before calling the two women out again.
Lily stepped forward to hold Bai Jingliang's wrist, checking his internal breath before nodding at the woman in palace attire.
"He's merely exhausted; he's fine."
Upon hearing he was okay, Han Yu quickly spoke up, "Since he's okay, you should release me. Besides, he was the one who forcibly took the Pill."
The two women shared a glance, and after seeing the woman in palace attire nod, Lily placed her hands on her hips and huffed, "You mischievous pharmacist, don't make such strange things again next time, hmph!"
Having said that, she hoisted Han Yu onto her shoulders and flew off using Sword Control.
A hundred breaths later, Lily returned, and this time, she carefully placed the dark-faced Han Yu onto the deck.
Then, she awkwardly stood by the woman in palace attire, murmuring, "His bamboo raft got blown away somewhere, and we can't find it."
The woman in palace attire made an apologetic bow, her graceful figure undeniable; Han Yu discreetly swallowed, internally berating his own weakness.
"I wonder where the young master wishes to go? If it's urgent, I could have Lily take you ashore. However, it's late and we can't procure a new vessel for you tonight; instead, please accept a small token of apology from me and arrange it tomorrow."
The soft and sweet voice lingered in his ears, making Han Yu lose his temper, though he remained quite helpless.
"I didn't know where to go initially and thought to just drift wherever, and now this! My wandering thoughts have been interrupted."
Suddenly, Lily's eyes lit up, and she cheerfully said, "If you don't know where to go, why not come with us to the Star Sect? In a few days, our Star Sect will hold an apprenticeship ceremony. As a mischievous pharmacist, you could give it a shot."
"The Star Sect treats pharmacists quite handsomely."
Han Yu's eyes also lit up, his heart stirring with interest.
It would be good to take a look; just listening to the name, this Cultivator Sect sounds like a great faction. If he could get in, he surely wouldn't lack people to help consume Pills.
If my master knew I brought back a pharmacist to the Sect, he would definitely praise me.
Lily, too, brimmed with enthusiasm, smiling brightly.