Chapter 161 - 23: The Way to Wealth

Words : 1236 Updated : Sep 19th, 2025

The challenge match with Hei Hu was set for the day after tomorrow, leaving two days for Huangteng and the others to rest. After learning the news, Yun Sheng sneakily approached Wenren Xu. "Little Sheng’er wants to borrow money? No problem, just tell me the amount, and Brother Wenren will provide," Wenren Xu promised, patting his chest. "I want to borrow two hundred thousand Imperial gold coins," Yun Sheng unabashedly put forth a bold request. "Hehe, two hundred thousand, no problem... Wait, what do you need all those gold coins for?" Wenren Xu’s family wasn’t poor, had he not encountered Feng Kuo, he would be a typical Yujing prodigal. Hence, it made sense for the penniless Yun Sheng to think of Wenren Xu as the first person to approach for a loan. "Betting, I saw in the inn today that people were betting on our match against Hei Hu the day after tomorrow. The odds were quite high," in preparation for the match in two days, Feng Kuo required everyone to stay in and cultivate at the inn to achieve the best state, which is why Wenren Xu was unaware of the happenings outside. Where there are people, there is gambling. The betting around the Daoye Mountain Arena has been around for a long time, and the Hunter Soldier Branch turns a blind eye to it. This time, Huangteng’s match against Hei Hu has garnered far more attention than any past Hunter Soldier assessment matches, even more attractive than other matches held at the main venue concurrently. It is said that the tickets for that day were snapped up the moment they were released. "Betting on our match? What are the odds? Isn’t everyone betting on us to win?" Wenren Xu perked up upon hearing about gambling. "The odds are high, one to five. Five for us to one for Hei Hu. Everyone is saying Hei Hu will win," Yun Sheng didn’t show any signs of disappointment, but rather a look of a little money-grubber. "One to five?! Who the heck is setting these odds? We are Huangteng, undefeated in three assessment matches. How could they think we’d lose!" Wenren Xu couldn’t contain his excitement, almost wanting to rush out to argue the matter immediately. "The higher the odds, the better! Lend me two hundred thousand gold coins, at one to five, and if we win, I’ll make a million," Yun Sheng clung to Wenren Xu, not letting go. "Little Sheng’er, Brother Wenren tells you, gambling is wrong, especially since you’re still a child," Wenren Xu grimaced, truth be told, even he was tempted to bet on Hei Hu to win, but of course, he could never let Boss Feng find out, or he’d be dead meat. But in the end, unable to withstand Yun Sheng’s persistent nagging, Wenren Xu lent her two hundred thousand gold coins, with Yun Sheng promising to return the principal immediately after the match. Wenren Xu wasn’t worried about Yun Sheng not paying back the debt, as Yun Sheng’s alchemy skills were her greatest asset, and she had also earned major merit by helping Huangteng unconditionally this time. Having obtained a glittering Imperial Purple Gold Card, Yun Sheng then slipped out of the inn and, using Disguise Magic, found Lin Yao’er at the Cien Hall. Lin Yao’er had been anxiously waiting for Yun Sheng for several days, and she sighed in relief upon seeing Yun Sheng finally arrive. Without waiting for Yun Sheng to speak, Lin Yao’er pulled out a prescription. Lin Yao’er had announced the custom medicine order several days ago, but there was no response on the first day. However, early today, shortly after the medical hall opened, a customer dressed in foreign attire came forward, presenting an intermediate prescription and 100 gold coins as a deposit. This was the first custom order Lin Yao’er had received, and she couldn’t help but feel excited. Upon hearing that a custom client had arrived, Yun Sheng took over the prescription and glanced at it. "I have checked it, the prescription is not difficult, it’s just intermediate finished medicine, you should be able to craft it," Lin Yao’er said with anticipation. "It is indeed intermediate finished medicine. If I am not wrong, this prescription must have been issued by Medicine Emperor Pavilion," Yun Sheng, with her keen eyesight, recognized that the prescription paper was the exclusive type used by the Medicine Emperor Pavilion. "Divine Doctor Yun, have I caused trouble? But this is indeed just an ordinary prescription," Lin Yao’er was startled. "This prescription is named Furong Beauty Cream, essentially a beautifying cream for women. It looks ordinary, but it’s being too ordinary that draws suspicion. Qi San would not randomly send us money," Yun Sheng furrowed her delicate brows, thinking carefully. "What should we do then? We have already accepted this prescription and it wouldn’t be good to refuse now, as it would tarnish our reputation," Lin Yao’er was a bit frantic, she thought for a moment, then suddenly brightened up, "I got it, this beauty cream is priced highly, not many in the city can afford it. I’ll send someone to inquire who has bought this cream recently." Lin Yao’er was indeed composed in the face of danger; her inquiries soon brought back news. "Divine Doctor Yun’s guess was not wrong, that merchant was a disguise. Initially, the cream was used by Jia Baiwan’s seventh concubine from one of the city’s wealthy families. Unexpectedly, she developed a rash on her face. Enraged, Jia Baiwan ordered Medicine Emperor Pavilion to recreate the Furong Beauty Cream." Qi San had researched for several days and couldn’t find a way to cure Jia Baiwan’s concubine. Reluctantly, he sent the prescription back to Yujing, waiting for news from there. However, upon learning that Cien Hall was offering custom medicine crafting, he harbored malicious intentions and sent the new prescription over. "Qi San is truly shameless. I also secretly checked on the condition of Jia Baiwan’s concubine, her right half of the face remained inflamed with rashes, not subsiding. Many doctors, including those from Medicine Emperor Pavilion, were powerless," Lin Yao’er was visibly upset. "Yaoyao, don’t be angry, first tell me about the condition of the rashes on her right side," after Yun Sheng inquired in detail, she quickly drew a conclusion, "Bring me the prescription, I’ll craft a batch of medicine. After crafting, there’s no need to hand it over to Medicine Emperor Pavilion, directly deliver it to Jia Mansion instead." Yun Sheng was certain that the concubine was suffering from an allergy. The prescription from Medicine Emperor Pavilion contained several herbs; while ordinary use would achieve skincare and beautification, for those allergic to pollen, it would lead to persisting rashes and itching like what Lin Yao’er had found out – it was indeed an allergy. She only needed to replace those herbs and use some Light Element to craft the new cream, and the concubine’s allergic symptoms would naturally be resolved. Once the cream was crafted, it was delivered to Jia Mansion, Yun Sheng then called Lin Yao’er, "Don’t worry about the cream, I have some money here as an advance for you, help me contact shops we know in town, make sure everything is taken care of before the day after tomorrow’s Hunting Soldier Competition." Lin Yao’er looked at what Yun Sheng had handed over, it was an Imperial Purple Gold Card.

Chapter 161 - 23: The Way to Wealth

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