Chapter 113: After All, This Is One's Own Country

A moment later...

In the Su family’s living room.

Led by a bodyguard, Yang Junchen followed and arrived at the living room.

As soon as he approached,

Yang Junchen eagerly trotted up to Su Yifan and presented a space pouch with both hands.

“Young Master Su, here are your spirit stones. I’ve brought them.”

Su Yifan took the pouch and casually scanned it with his spiritual sense, discovering that it contained a full two thousand spirit stones.

This caught him somewhat off guard.

“Not bad. Looks like you put some effort into this,” Su Yifan said with a slight smile.

“No, no, this is all what you deserve, Young Master Su,” Yang Junchen replied with a smile.

At first, he had intended to request three thousand spirit stones from his superiors, but unexpectedly, Young Master Su had also sent a batch of gene reagents.

With such significant contributions, he had managed to raise the amount from three thousand to four thousand, but after his strenuous efforts, the Dragon Group’s higher-ups ultimately approved only two thousand spirit stones.

Once he received the spirit stones, he immediately hurried from Dragon City to Cloud City without pause.

“All right, since the spirit stones have been delivered, you may leave now,” Su Yifan said, putting away the pouch.

“Okay...” Yang Junchen was about to turn and leave when suddenly he remembered something. His expression froze, and he stood there dazed, hesitating as if wanting to say something.

Seeing this, Su Yifan couldn’t help but chuckle softly. “Alright, I won’t tease you anymore.”

With that, he tossed a jade bottle to Yang Junchen standing before him.

Quick as a flash, Yang Junchen caught the jade bottle.

His heart filled with joy as he opened it, immediately inhaling a refreshing herbal aroma.

The next moment,

When he saw the two pills inside the bottle, he was stunned.

“Young Master Su... is this the opportunity you mentioned?”

Just these two tiny pills, no bigger than a fingernail, and you call this an opportunity?

Young Master Su, are you kidding me?

Noticing his disdainful expression, Su Yifan held out his right hand and said, “If you don’t want it, just give it back.”

Yang Junchen quickly hid the jade bottle behind his back, wearing a flattering smile. “Young Master Su, you misunderstood. I want it, of course I want it.”

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He paused briefly and then asked, “By the way, Young Master Su, may I ask what these pills do?”

Could they be the Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill?

After all, they looked similar.

If not for the different scent, he would have thought just now that these were the very pills he had in mind.

“They don’t have much effect,” Su Yifan said with a sneer.

Yang Junchen looked utterly incredulous.

Moments later, Su Yifan added, “They can help you quickly advance a few minor cultivation levels in a short time.”

“Just that?” Yang Junchen blurted out, but the next moment, he instantly froze.

After a long pause, he exclaimed excitedly, “What? Young Master Su, you said these pills can help me improve my cultivation?”

“Otherwise, what do you think this opportunity is? Some kind of trash?” Su Yifan retorted.

Although these pills seemed almost worthless to Su Yifan, for martial artists like them, this was a rare treasure.

After confirming again, Yang Junchen swallowed hard and hurriedly cupped his hands in thanks. “Thank you for the pills, Young Master Su. If you ever need my help, just say the word.”

He had thought these were ordinary pills but never imagined these two tiny pills had such immense power — to raise a few small cultivation levels in a short time.

At present, he was already a mid-stage Grandmaster, and relying on his own cultivation to break through one minor level would take at least one or two years.

If these pills could truly help him break through a level within a year, he would be more than satisfied.

At this moment, he felt an overwhelming excitement and gratitude.

Excitement because he had received such a precious opportunity from Young Master Su.

Gratitude because he had come to his senses and trusted Su Yifan’s words in time; otherwise, he would never have obtained this blessing.

“You’d better not give me that look again,” Su Yifan said coolly.

“Ah... this...” Yang Junchen looked embarrassed.

He had almost forgotten about this matter, but now that Young Master Su suddenly brought it up again, his face blushed.

Young Master Su... could you please not mention this again?

I really didn’t know you were such a formidable figure!

Seeing his reaction, Su Yifan stopped teasing and waved his hand. “Alright, that’s enough. If you have nothing else, go back quickly. If you really want to help me, there’s only one thing I’m interested in: spirit stones.”

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Hearing that Young Master Su needed spirit stones,

Yang Junchen suddenly had an idea and suggested, “Young Master Su, since your pills are so powerful, why not cooperate with the country?”

At these words,

Su Yifan fell into thought.

Right!

These Body Tempering Pills were an unparalleled opportunity for martial artists, with no side effects.

But needing so many spirit stones — wouldn’t that arouse suspicion and cause trouble?

Yet, this thought was immediately dismissed by Su Yifan.

With his strength, he could destroy any country; what was there to fear?

Besides, his parents and sister also needed massive amounts of spirit stones for cultivation. On Earth, where spiritual energy was scarce, how long would it take to reach the tribulation stage and ascend without them?

With this in mind, he spoke gravely, “Your suggestion is very good. Tell me your idea.”

Encouraged by Young Master Su’s approval, Yang Junchen perked up.

“Since your pills are so powerful, why not do business with our Dragon Group and Dragon Scale?”

“We provide spirit stones, you provide pills. That way, everyone gets what they need. If you want to do this, I can help inform them.”

“I just don’t know how many of these pills you have, and how many spirit stones you want for each pill?”

Spirit stones were precious but consumable; once used, they were gone.

But Young Master Su’s pills were different. They provided a true, tangible increase in strength, unlike temporary boosts from spirit stones.

He couldn’t imagine if everyone in the Dragon Group and Dragon Scale could raise their cultivation level by one grade.

What chance would other countries have?

Let them play in the mud!

Su Yifan thought for a moment, then nodded. “Fine. Go and tell them I want one thousand spirit stones for each pill.”

“But I must clarify, these pills don’t work equally well on everyone. The stronger the person, the less obvious the effect, but it will still have some impact.”

“Finally, only the first three pills have an effect; taking more is a waste. Also, my supply is limited — once they’re gone, that’s it.”

Since the pills could be exchanged for spirit stones, he was naturally willing, but he couldn’t trade them recklessly.

The Dragon Group and Dragon Scale were elite divisions of the Xia Kingdom, the backbone safeguarding the entire nation. Doing business with them was reasonable.

This also counted as his contribution to the Xia Kingdom.

After all, it was his homeland.

As for limiting the quantity, it was to dispel the fantasy of those who wanted to rely solely on the pills to boost their strength.

Ultimately, only cultivation earned through one’s own effort was strongest.

The pills were merely an aid — too many would cause one’s cultivation to become unstable, doing more harm than good.

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