Chapter 23: 23. Likes to eat meat

Chapter 23: 23. Likes to eat meat

Although Liao Qe was surprised by Lu Yao's generous purchase of meat, she didn't show any odd expressions in front of others. It wasn't until they were far away that she said:

"Ten pounds of meat, ten pounds of bone, and to have them every day, it's too extravagant!"

Lu Yao put an arm around his sister's shoulders, "Practicing martial arts requires ensuring sufficient nutrition, I want to make you plump and fair."

Being on the street, Liao Qe quickly squirmed away, feeling somewhat embarrassed, "I don't want to be plump and fair. But sister will definitely be over the moon, she loves meat."

The thought of the aroma of meat made Liao Qe involuntarily salivate, in fact, she also loved eating meat.

Next, the two prepared to head to the herbal medicine shop. Seeing his sister walking awkwardly, Lu Yao asked with concern, "Can your body handle it? If you're feeling uncomfortable, we can go back."

Every girl hopes to be cared for, and Liao Qe smiled brightly, "Don't treat me as an ordinary woman, I'm in the Bone Tempering Realm, not so delicate. Moving my qi and blood a bit, the Tiankui can last for a maximum of two days at most."

"That's good."

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By the time they arrived at the herbal shop, Shopkeeper He had already been waiting at the door respectfully, with a touch of caution.

Lu Yao wasted no time, first buying 10 pounds of cordyceps, then moving on to other herbs.

The current two prescriptions—Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup and Golden Tiger Bone-Strengthening Paste—required nearly 20 types of herbs.

Lu Yao was quite cunning, purchasing based on the prices at both places, buying wherever it was cheaper.

Those purchased in the Otherworld included ginseng, lingzhi, and the main ingredient needed for the Golden Tiger Bone-Strengthening Paste—musk and deer antler.

He bought such a large amount that Shopkeeper He's excited face turned red and white in turns. This man had spent nearly 40 taels of silver in one go! That's equivalent to the annual transaction volume!

"Young Master Lu, I'll arrange several capable clerks to deliver the goods to your residence! From today onwards, you are a VIP at Jinshou Hall. If you have any requests, just send someone to instruct us. I would go through fire and water without any hesitation!"

Lu Yao said indifferently, "You're too kind, there will be plenty of opportunities for cooperation in the future."

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Leaving the herbal shop with a dazed Liao Qe, the girl couldn't fathom what it meant to spend 40 taels of silver in one breath.

She was still fondling the pouch that used to contain silver, unable to accept it was now empty.

The harsh words she had intended to say couldn't leave her mouth, turning into a long sigh as she only patted her sister on the head.

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Liao Ya then turned to look at Lu Yao, about to say something, when the butcher Zhu, the owner of the meat shop, arrived with his assistants.

"Young Master Lu, I've delivered the meat. Take a look, it's the freshest meat slaughtered today. Oh, Master Liao is here too, my respects to you."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhu seemed eager to leave, sensing something fierce about Master Liao today. Before leaving, he shouted, "From now on, I'll deliver it to you on time every morning!"

Upon hearing this, Liao Ya realized that Lu Yao hadn't just bought these things and couldn't help but stare at him.

Lu Yao shrugged, "Senior sister, it's normal for those who practice martial arts to eat more meat, isn't it?"

"But..."

As Liao Ya hesitated, the manager of the pharmacy, He, arrived with his assistant. The assistant was pushing a wheelbarrow, carrying four sacks.

Manager He bowed repeatedly, exchanged some pleasantries and then took his leave.

Liao Ya asked in confusion, "Why did you buy so much medicine?"

As she spoke, she opened one of the sacks and took a glance inside. She was shocked by what she saw and couldn't help but take a step back.

She had thought the sacks would contain ordinary medicinal herbs, but they were full of valuable ingredients like musk and ginseng!

These rare medicinal ingredients were normally measured in "taels" or "grams", and usual purchases were just small amounts at a time.

Yet the extravagant Lu Yao simply used sacks to carry them and must have spent dozens of silver bars!

Seeing her sister's shocked face staring at him, Lu Yao shrugged again, "Senior sister, it's normal for martial artists to consume more tonic medicine, isn't it?"

Liao Ya: "..."

"Junior brother, you don't need so many ingredients for the Golden Tiger Bone-Strengthening Paste; don't be so wastefully extravagant!"

While scolding, Liao Ya moved these precious medicinal ingredients into the quiet room to properly store them.

Lu Yao smiled without a word, thinking to himself: I don't intend to become an ointment. Senior sister, just hold on. This is only the beginning.