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"You really have to admit, his concoction is quite powerful."

Tie Mu rubbed his fists as he spoke indifferently, "This drug of theirs enhances strength, speed, as well as physical resilience and recovery capabilities by no small margin."

Lu Zi nodded and said, "Such a domineering drug is bound to have side effects. We'll just sit back and watch."

The Elder Bai lay on the ground, his consciousness growing fuzzier. In his last moments, he cursed those intelligence officers of the family who deserved to be cut to pieces!

"Yo, running out of steam, are we?"

Tie Mu watched as Elder Bai before him gradually fell silent, and then his whole body, like a deflated balloon, quickly shriveled up.

The skin, once full of luster, became creased and lined, and that thick hair turned into a bundle of dry straw.

"Looks like this drug sucks the vital essence from the body. Use it once, and it might take a decade to recuperate."

Lu Zi said earnestly, "This kind of drug is simply an unorthodox practice, only those in the secret families who don't value their lives dare to use it."

"Heh, this youngster has also come up with one, hasn't he? Although it's not as potent as this one, it's enough for us,"

grinned Tie Mu, gesturing towards Song Yun with his mouth, "I can't wait to inject his concoction! I'm just one step away from a breakthrough!"

"Who isn't, eh? Everyone here today has been stuck at that threshold for many years. That's why we've come to try our luck."

Lu Zi spoke with a smile, "This young fellow isn't simple either. Just look at the guards by his side, and you know that those above have already planned to step in to protect him. Anyone who goes against the top brass won't meet a good end."

On the other side of the road, Song Yun watched Elder Hei lying on the ground dead and couldn't help feeling a myriad of emotions—these experts are really something else!

Such a lineup, it's probably not been seen in decades, let alone to protect a person!

My luck has been too good. If I hadn't submitted the data to Forty-nine City back then, and that data hadn't leaked, I would have hardly escaped death today!

"Distinguished seniors, please come inside and rest for a while. Once I have dealt with the situation here, I will discuss the drug with you all,"

Song Yun said to everyone with a bow.

These experts usually kept to themselves, valuing their time highly. They had intended to just get the drug from Song Yun and leave, but seeing Master Hui Kong entering the villa, they could only patiently join for a cup of tea.

Song Yun took a deep breath and told his team and Huang Baoding, "Quickly search to see if there are any fish that slipped through the net. Before the police arrive, ensure the safety of the residents in this area. Secondly, take these three people into the yard—to be dealt with later."

With commands given, they set about their tasks.

In fact, the main target of these thugs was Song Yun; harassing the residents was just a way to cause a commotion to distract.

As long as the residents stayed quietly in their homes, there wouldn't be much of a physical threat to them.

Song Yun slapped his face to re-focus and entered the villa just in time to see Song Bu serving tea to these formidable guests.

"How come I didn't see you go out just now? Looks like we're all working for your family!"

Tie Mu commented indifferently after taking a sip of tea.

"Heh, there's no need for me to go out with you guys here,"

Song Bu said nonchalantly as he fetched water and brewed tea, "But where have you been living all these missing years? Want me to find you a position, to experience the life of the upper class?"

"Go to hell!"

Tie Mu cursed with a laugh, "You think I don't know your intentions, kid? You just want to bind me with worldly matters so I'll work for your Old Song family, right? Tell you what, it's not happening! I'm going back to my austere practice as soon as I get the drug."

"You'll have to wait a while for that. Although the recipe is perfected, the ingredients we have are only enough for twelve doses. The last one won't be ready until a week later,"

Song Bu said with a smile, "And nobody else can make this potion, only I can."

"Great! You're dead set on making me stay another week!"

Tie Mu wasn't upset. After all, he had known Song Bu before, and they even had a good relationship. However, it's common knowledge that too deep an involvement in the jianghu could be troublesome; unions blaze like fire, while partings scatter like stars in the sky.

"That's right. As for the first twelve doses of the potion, I will have them all prepared by tomorrow and hand them over to all of you."

Song Bu bowed to everyone and said, "Once again, I thank you all for your help. In the future, if I develop any new potions, I will also supply them to you!" Find more to read at empire

"Don't mention it!"

Master Hui Kong bowed to Song Bu and said, "I see that Song Yun has a connection with our Buddhist sect. I wonder if he would become a disciple of our Buddha?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around was shocked!

What is a disciple of the Buddha?

The term 'disciple of the Buddha,' originating from ancient times and evolving into its present meaning, signifies the highest status within the Buddhist sect, someone who in the future could command the entire sect!

As for masters like Hui Kong, they could only serve as teachers to a disciple of the Buddha, leading the way, not instructing them!

It's a position of immense power!

With such a tempting offer laid before Song Bu and Song Yun, everyone thought they would accept.

But Song Bu simply shook his head lightly and said, "Song Yun has already established a family and is mired in the worldly concerns of the mortal world. He is not suited for leaving the secular life. I ask for the master's understanding."

"Amitabha Buddha. Since Song Donor has spoken thusly, it would be improper for this old monk to insist. I only hope that when Song Yun's wisdom eye is open and he takes the initiative to come to the Buddhist sect, Song Donor won't hinder him."

"Of course. He's an adult now. If there truly comes a day when he's determined to become a disciple of the Buddha, I certainly won't stand in his way,"

Song Bu said earnestly.

"Could it be that Song Yun is the reincarnation of some great being? That shouldn't be the case. In your Buddhist view, isn't it already the dharma-ending age?"

Lu Zi asked, puzzled.

"The Buddha said: 'Inexplicable, Inexplicable!'"

"Alright then, you bunch of baldies always speak in riddles."

Lu Zi mumbled, "It's getting late. I'll take my leave now. Tomorrow at three in the afternoon, I will be here to collect the potion."

With Lu Zi taking the lead, the rest of the people also left with their questions.

Only Tie Mu remained, leisurely drinking tea on the sofa.

"Aren't you even a bit tempted? Those baldies have quite a few secrets, you know."

Tie Mu spoke indifferently, "Just in cultivation alone, there are hundreds of methods. Your Song Yun might really turn out to be some great Buddha."

"Let them bluff all they want. If it were so easy to become proficient, the skies would be full of Buddhas by now, and there wouldn't be this so-called dharma-ending age they keep talking about,"

Song Bu said, curling his lip, "In my opinion, true strength comes from oneself. All other external factors are insignificant!"