Xiao Shun nced at the alchemy room, suddenly realizing that creating energy pellets required other ingredients. Song Linger and the others had only brought some essential items this time, nning to purchase themon ingredients once they arrived.


    “You start looking, I’ll go gather some other materials,” Xiao Shun said to Song Linger.


    “Okay.”


    Xiao Shun exited and hailed a cab to Goodhealth Herbs. Goodhealth had stores in almost every moderatelyrge city in the nation. Harrow, as the capital of Oars province, had more than one, so he found one quickly.


    He always paid market price for herbs from Goodhealth, no need to reveal any identity or anything. He just wrote a list and handed it to the clerk to collect herbs.


    Goodhealth now represented Starline Health, and Xiao Shun noticed several customers purchasing Starline products in just the few minutes he entered, indicating its poprity.


    “I see many peopleing to your store to buy those health products. Won’t it affect your business?” He asked the female clerk curiously.


    “Not at all. If Starline Health sells well, we also make money,” the female clerk replied while collecting his herbs.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    “Now the ie from Starline Health is almost higher than the rest of our store. I think we should just specialize in selling it in the future. It would be easier for us,” a male clerk nearby said with augh.


    “Health products are just health products. They can’t cure diseases. They can’t cure colds or fevers. You still need medicine,” Xiao Shun said.


    “That’s true,” the male clerk agreed. Seeing Xiao Shun taking so many bags of herbs, he curiously asked, “What are you going to do with so many herbs, sir?”


    “Oh, I have several sick people at home,” Xiao Shun casually replied.


    “…”


    After paying, Xiao Shun, carrying his bags of herbs, was just about to leave Goodhealth Herbs.


    At that moment, a young girl with a ponytail came over excitedly and greeted him, “Dr. Xiao?”


    Xiao Shun nced at her. She looked familiar, but he couldn’t remember where he had seen her before.


    “You are?”


    “You really are a forgetful person. My name is Jiang Lian. Do you remember Miss Bei? Oh, Siwei is mydy’s name. Bei is her nickname,” Jiang Lian replied with a slightly embarrassedugh. Noticing Xiao Shun was still puzzled, she added, “Chief Zhao.”


    “Oh, it’s you. I remember now.”


    When Jiang Lian mentioned Chief Zhao, he finally remembered. She was thepanion of the girl he had treated in Stillwater Bar. He didn’t have a strong impression of her, so he didn’t recognize her immediately.


    “How has yourdy been recently?” Xiao Shun asked.


    “She’s been taking the prescription you gave us for over a month. Her health has improved significantly. She’s been deredpletely cured after a hospital check-up, but her family is still worried about a rpse. They were thinking about visiting you in Stillwater for a follow-up,” Jiang Lian replied.


    “Chief Zhao and yourdy trust youpletely. It’s just that they haven’t had the time. It’s such a coincidence to run into you here,” Jiang Lian said with a smile.


    “If she followed my prescription, she will definitely be cured. However, if they’re still worried, she’s wee toe for another diagnosis,” Xiao Shun said.


    “Okay, I’ll let her know when I get back. When would be convenient for you?” Jiang Lian asked.


    “I’m not sure when I’ll be free, let’s arrange itter,” Xiao Shun replied.


    “Alright. I’m here to buy a few boxes of Starline Health for mydy. I heard it’s produced by yourpany and the effects are really good.”


    “Thank you for thepliment. Please continue to give us your support,” Xiao Shun replied.


    “Definitely,” Jiang Lian saw the bags of herbs in his hand and asked, “Dr. Xiao, do you have another patient?”


    “Yes.”


    “I won’t keep you then. You’re busy,” Jiang Lian said politely.


    “Okay.” Xiao Shun nodded and left.


    When he returned to the Rivend Bay vi, Xiao Shun spent nearly three hours creating eight energy pellets with a faint green sheen.


    Song Linger stared eagerly at the energy pellets in Xiao Shun’s hand, swallowed, and asked, “Are these the energy pellets? Can they help me break through?”


    “Yes,” Xiao Shun picked up one and handed it to her. “Take it and start practicing here. You should be done by morning.”


    “Just one?” Song Linger asked as she took the energy pellet.


    “One is enough. Taking too many will cause overheating,” Xiao Shun put the remaining seven energy pellets away.


    “Stingy. You’re definitely fooling me again, Master,” Song Lingerined.


    “Do you think this is a sweet bean? If I say it’s enough, it’s enough. Trust me,” Xiao Shun shot her a nce. This child was bing harder and harder to fool. Now she was even beginning to question him. It seemed he needed to reduce her interactions with the troublemaker, Tang Shishi.


    However, this time Xiao Shun wasn’t fooling her. One energy pellet was indeed enough, and the rest could be saved for future use.


    After taking the energy pellet, Song Linger began to meditate. Seeing that it was gettingte and almost dinner time, Xiao Shun decided to head home. As he was leaving the vi, Duan Jia was just returning in his car.


    “Give me a ride home,” Xiao Shun stopped him and climbed into the car.


    “Going back? Why don’t you join me for a drink? It’s been a while since we’ve had a drink together,” Duan Jia suggested with a grin.


    Xiao Shun considered for a moment. He hadn’t touched alcohol for nearly a month since his injury. Duan Jia’s suggestion was tempting.


    Xiao Shun wasn’t a heavy drinker, and he could go weeks without thinking about alcohol if he wasn’t drinking with someone. However, he could also drink as much as he wanted without getting drunk.


    If he drank alcohol and then used his inner power to force it out, it would be a waste and also take away the pleasure of drinking. Just like how he could survive on a single pill for a month without eating, doing so would rob life of many joys.


    “Alright,” Xiao Shun agreed, pulling out his phone to call Yao Cen to let her know.


    Yao Cen didn’t say much, only reminding him to drink less. Truly a dutiful wife.


    “It’s nice to have someone who cares,” Xiao Shun said after hanging up the call, to which Duan Jia sighed beside him.


    “You’re not getting any younger. You should find a good girl, take your dozens or hundreds of billions in dowry, and marry yourself off. I’m sure many young women would be willing to take care of you in your old age,” Xiao Shun teased.


    “I don’t have the energy for that, and I’m used to living alone. It’s too much trouble,” Duan Jia replied.


    The two found a restaurant, ordered a few dishes, and drank a few bottles of beer. Before they knew it, it was nearly nine o’clock.


    Duan Jia wasn’t satisfied yet. For him, bars and nightclubs were the ce to drink, and restaurants were for eating. So he took Xiao Shun to a nearby bar.