Fury Immortal Doctor

Chapter 1808 - 1811: Late Night, the Half-Blood Beauty Invites Her Over for Tea (Fifth Update)

The half-blood beauty Nalan Tianyu, clad in a snow-white military uniform with a tall and shapely figure, gazed intently with a gentle smile at Shen Qiang, who was confidently challenging all alchemists in the Cultivation World. Her jade-like, frost-challenging face flushed faintly with emotion, and her heart was filled with joyful anticipation."He is so handsome and domineering, overlooking all alchemists in the world with such heroic spirit!"

At the same time, the pony-tailed, wide-eyed girl looked on with eyes full of expectation.

The restaurant manager, a beauty with an almost tank-like level of sensuality, subconsciously crossed her legs, her enchanting eyes fixed on Shen Qiang, lightly biting her pink lips while her jade hand absently played with the long hair hanging by her temple.

"Anyone who loses against Shen Qiang in the Alchemist duel has to work for free for ten years?"

The attending alchemists looked at each other in disbelief.

Seeing their silence, Shen Qiang calmly said, "Yes, ten years of hard labor. In return, I will permanently leave the alchemy profession, a negligible cost considering that what I pay is much higher. Moreover, people within this circle aren't particularly friendly to me, so the one who defeats me would naturally become a hero, wouldn't he?"

Turning his head towards Chu Xiaotian's uncertain expression, Shen Qiang smiled, "What? Do you cower at the thought of losing and paying the price you heard about? Then you can swallow your previous words and get lost."

"I need to know the details," Chu Xiaotian said coldly, "If I lose, I just need to work for you for ten years, right?"

Shen Qiang smiled, "Yes, work for ten years at Heshenghe, specializing in refining the pills you used in our duel. If your success rate is low or the quality drops, I might consider having you move bricks or clean toilets. However, if everything meets quality standards, I'll ensure you live comfortably."

Hearing this, the Medicine King Valley Master laughed, looking at Shen Qiang with teasing eyes, full of admiration for his cunning.

Meanwhile, a chubby man in the corner also laughed, muttering to himself, "Failing to refine the pills used in the duel against Shen Qiang is inexcusable. It means the alchemist has full confidence in those pills, and usually, pills used for such duels are of high quality."

"In other words, if they lose, alchemists would refine the best pills for Shen Qiang for ten years. If Shen Qiang has enough wealth, even after ten years when the alchemists leave, Heshenghe's storerooms will be filled with the alchemists' best pills, rendering them unable to make a comeback using those pills. Ingenious, truly astute planning."

The bald Great Sea Demon's eyes sparkled brightly, and he chuckled further.

"Currently, only Shen Qiang can refine pills at Heshenghe. Cultivating practitioners involves a grueling selection process of a thousand to one, and alchemists are chosen from amongst the elite cultivators, with talents even rarer than one in ten thousand. This Chu Xiaotian is hailed as the chosen one. If Shen Qiang can make him labor for Heshenghe, their supply of Elixir Pills would increase significantly. And if Shen Qiang possesses real strength, with more alchemists joining, the Cultivation World might well be his for the next ten years."

Having understood the details, Chu Xiaotian smiled grimly, saying, "Alright, no problem, then let's..."

"Wait a moment!"

Just as Chu Xiaotian was about to agree to Shen Qiang's terms.

The Medicine King Valley Master stepped forward, intervening, "A Dan Fighting is a serious matter. Why not wait until after the Elixir Pills competition concludes? By then, you'll know your opponent's situation inside out. Evaluating comprehensively and ensuring victory before competing seems more prudent."

Upon hearing these words, Shen Qiang's eyes instantly became wary.

Ignoring the Valley Master completely, he stepped forward with pride, "If you're going to back out, now's your good chance."

Hearing Shen Qiang's clear taunt, Chu Xiaotian replied loudly, "I appreciate the Valley Master's kind suggestion, and since you saved me earlier, I shouldn't refuse your advice. In such great kindness, I'm indebted and will repay it. But since I am the one who proposed this Dan Fighting, I cannot go back on my word, so this wager stands."

Amidst watching the two of them high-five to seal the Dan Fighting.

The Medicine King Valley Master furrowed his brow.

Meanwhile, Shen Qiang glanced at the other alchemists, asking, "Is there anyone else who wants to have a Dan Fighting with me?"

Hearing this, the many previously eager alchemists fell silent.

Initially, they only thought about winning and becoming great heroes, without any cost to themselves in losing. They were all eager to compete with Shen Qiang. But hearing about ten years of hard labor as a consequence, they shriveled instantly.

They knew about the Dan Fighting between Shen Qiang and Yu Xinghuo.

The reason Yu Xinghuo, one of the Four Minor Dan Qings, was not in the Alchemist Top Hundred list was because he hadn't accepted custom orders for Elixir Pills in recent years. Those self-acknowledged as not as skilled as Yu Xinghuo immediately dismissed the thought of having a Dan Fighting with Shen Qiang.

After all, while the price of ten years of free labor wasn't huge, it wasn't tiny either. Who dared to act recklessly?

And for the renowned alchemists, participating in such a match was out of the question, as losing would ruin their reputations.

Everyone remained silent.

Shen Qiang's expression was not one of anticipated joy but rather one of concern, and he said, "I'll say it one more time, any alchemist can challenge me. If anyone can defeat me, I'll never make Elixir Pills again. Also, I accept challenges with the same kind of pill, and I'll refine the pill you excel at."

Hearing this, the alchemists in the banquet hall instantly became excited.

"The same kind of pill? You don't need the pill recipe or materials, and you can compete?"

Shen Qiang nodded, "Yes, any pill can be challenged."

Many alchemists immediately began whispering quietly.

"This Shen Qiang truly wants to risk death. There are tens of thousands of pills in the world, and even Medicine King Valley can't master all of them. I think I could win against him in Dan Fighting."

"Definitely a win; if we don't give him the pill recipe and bring out unique pills, he'll be defeated straight away."

Watching the eager alchemists, the Medicine King Valley Master wore a gradually mysterious expression. Then with a smile, he said, "It's getting late. Everyone's had a long journey, and since the evening banquet has concluded, we should rest soon."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately began speaking to him politely, dispersing the initial excitement for the challenges in an instant.

This made Shen Qiang sigh. Seeing this situation, the lovely mixed-blood beauty Nalan Tianyu softly said, "Shen Qiang, would you like to come to my place for a cup of tea?"

Shen Qiang smiled, nodding, "Alright, let's go."

Hearing this, the crowd stood up one after another.

However, just as he passed by the Medicine King Valley Master, Shen Qiang clearly heard his transmitted voice.

"Young man, don't be too arrogant. You know true experts won't gamble their ten years on you quitting pills. Your real aim must be to catch a few naive youths to labor for you, but you're too naive. Alchemists are all smart, and no one will fall for your ploy."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang turned to glance at the Medicine King Valley Master and responded with an amused smile, "I guess you've never been to a casino in your life. Do you know what the best trick in a casino is? It's not how much money you can win but making you believe you'll win!"