SRGA Chapter 134: Successful Refinement of the Youth-Retaining Pill!
Many avatars disappeared in the chat group. Half an hour passed, and there was still no one speaking in the entire chat group.
"Is everyone here?"
Leader kg spoke.
"Yes, boss."
"Here."
The rest chimed in one after another. They hadn't gone offline; they just felt a bit depressed and were afraid Lin Tian was peeking.
Kg said, "Guys, it seems with our strength, we'll never be able to escape the other party's control."
"Since that's the case, why don't we just go along with them completely? They probably won't do anything to us if we do."
The others nodded in agreement.
They could only do this.
By completely giving up resistance, they felt much more relaxed.
"With that being the case, let's analyze where the other party is most likely to be, and conduct a carpet search of each place one by one."
"Let's treat this as a challenge. If we succeed, perhaps our skills will improve a lot."
Kg spoke.
The others eagerly voiced their opinions.
At this time, Lin Tian finished showering and came out. His avatar was hidden, but he hadn't actually exited the encrypted group chat.
"You guys are doing well."
"Keep it up!"
Lin Tian sent a message and then exited the encrypted group chat.
Members of Hellfire: "..."
Fortunately, they hadn't discussed how to deal with Lin Tian just now. Otherwise, it might not have been as simple as having their bank accounts emptied.
Even if they didn't use hacking methods, putting a bounty on the dark web to have assassins deal with them wouldn't be an easy task, right?
"Where were we? Let's continue the discussion."
Kg sent a message after half a minute of silence.
...
The next day, Luo Bingning accompanied Chen Juan and others for a stroll in S City.
Lin Tian went to Director Shi's place to retrieve the medicinal herbs. He carefully distinguished and judged each type of herb.
The age of the herbs, the length of time they grew, and even the quality of light conditions could affect their medicinal properties.
A slight change in the efficacy of a herb could cause the Youth-Retaining Pill to fail.
Fortunately, Lin Tian now fully mastered the Youth-Retaining Pill. Moreover, he was also a Grandmaster of martial arts and a Grandmaster of medicine.
"Phew!"
After half an hour, Lin Tian came out with two batches of herbs. It was no problem to simultaneously refine two Youth-Retaining Pills in one pot.
With proficiency, he could handle more.
For the first time, Lin Tian was cautious. If he failed, he still had herbs and could continue to try.
"Crush!"
Lin Tian pressed his hands on the cleared herbs one by one, using his powerful inner force to crush them into powder.
Then it was time for refinement.
This process required control of the heat and the timing of adding the herbs, where Lin Tian's god-level culinary skills came into play.
—Although he only obtained the god-level formula for the Youth-Retaining Pill and knew how to do it, it didn't include control of the heat.
Controlling the flame size on a gas stove was simple, but determining the flame and temperature was not that easy.
"Damn it."
After half an hour, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly.
Even though he understood the process clearly, the first batch still failed because he was a bit slow in adding one of the herbs.
Summarizing the experience and lessons learned, Lin Tian quickly started on the second batch.
However, the second batch also failed.
At three o'clock in the afternoon.
Lin Tian examined the two pills he refined carefully. Under the suppression of his inner force, the pills were round and smooth.
Although the color of the pills was not very attractive, Lin Tian could confirm that these two pills were indeed Youth-Retaining Pills.
For young girls like Luo Bingning, the effect of taking them might not be very noticeable, but for elderly people, the effect would be remarkable.
For example, Lin Tian's mother, Chen Juan, if she took them, the power of the pills could make her several years younger overnight.
But the effect of the pills only lasted for a year.
The next year, she would have to take another one to maintain the effect, or else she would age several years, reverting to her original state.
"It's a pity. If there were abundant spiritual energy between heaven and earth, one Youth-Retaining Pill might be able to maintain youth for decades."
Lin Tian murmured to himself.
However, the one-year effect of the Youth-Retaining Pill also had its benefits.
Big shots will definitely want to buy it the second year.
In addition to retaining youth, the Youth-Retaining Pill also has the effect of prolonging life.
For middle-aged people like Chen Juan in her forties or fifties, taking one pill each year can extend their lifespan by fifteen years without any problem.
Those in their fifties or sixties can extend their lifespan by ten years if they take it every year.
For those over sixty, taking it annually can still extend their lifespan by five or six years.
If it were only for retaining youth, many people might not be interested. But when combined with its longevity effect, the Youth-Retaining Pill becomes a life-saving elixir for many.
"Three o'clock."
"There's still time to refine another batch."
Lin Tian muttered to himself.
He could still refine four more pills with the remaining herbs. He used them all, and fortunately, two hours later, he succeeded in refining them.
A total of six Youth-Retaining Pills were refined.
Lin Tian quickly set off after putting the Youth-Retaining Pills in small bottles.
Having dinner outside in the evening.
Luo Bingning naturally chose a top-notch restaurant, with excellent ambiance and a high vantage point to enjoy the beautiful night view of S City.
"Bingning, are they Lin Tian's parents? Don't you think they seem out of place in this environment?"
Before Lin Tian arrived, someone approached Luo Bingning.
Hearing this, Lin Haisheng and Chen Juan frowned secretly.
Luo Bingning's face turned cold. "Zheng Guangyao, your words and actions are very unbecoming of the young master of the Zheng family."
"Please leave!"
"Unbecoming?"
Zheng Guangyao shook his head. "When the girl you like is taken away by someone else, it's not the time for me to show grace."
"Both of you, do you think your son is worthy of Bingning? It's not easy to integrate into high society."
Saying this, Zheng Guangyao took out a check from his pocket.
"This is a check for ten million in cash. You can exchange it for cash at any bank immediately."
"Take it, and let your son leave Bingning."
Luo Bingning said coldly, "Zheng Guangyao, take your filthy money and get lost, or you won't have a good end."
At this moment, Lin Tian entered the restaurant.
Chen Juan saw Lin Tian from a distance, and she was worried mainly about Luo Bingning being at a disadvantage in case of a conflict.
"Bingning, don't be angry."
"Who's this foolish son?"
Chen Juan asked.
With Chen Juan saying this, Luo Bingning felt much more at ease. She was afraid that Chen Juan and the others would be stimulated, but it seemed they weren't.
"Auntie, he's from the Zheng family in the Imperial Capital. The Zheng family's assets exceed a trillion, so they still have some strength."
Luo Bingning smiled.
Approaching, Lin Tian picked up the cash check on the table. "Zheng Young Master, you can easily afford a mere ten million?"
"Tell your dad I want ten billion. If there's no ten billion by tomorrow morning, the Zheng family will be in big trouble."
Zheng Guangyao stared at Lin Tian as if he were a fool.
"Ten billion? Who do you think you are?"
Zheng Guangyao said disdainfully.
Luo Bingning said, "Zheng Guangyao, have you just returned to the country?"
"Yes, I just returned from abroad."
"Is there a problem?"
Zheng Guangyao frowned.
Luo Bingning said lightly, "Go back and discuss it with your father, and get ready for the ten billion funds tomorrow morning."
Zheng Guangyao's expression changed slightly.
Lin Tian could say something like that, and he could dismiss it.
But when Luo Bingning said it too, something seemed off.
"Bingning, what did he just say?"
Lin Tian asked.
Luo Bingning said, "He was quite rude, saying Uncle and Aunt don't fit in here and that you're not worthy of me."
"Is that so?"
Lin Tian nodded slightly. "Then let's each add ten billion. I hope your Zheng family will have thirty billion ready by tomorrow morning."
"If you like to use money to crush people, then crush a little more."