Hide in The Immortal Cultivation World, Strike Hard in the Martial World
Chapter 179 - 119: Instantly Rich_2

Throughout the process, Zhao Chongwen's gaze towards Chen Yi became increasingly appreciative. However, upon hearing that Chen Yi had carried Zhao Chengjing away and fed her medicine to help dissolve the drug's potency, his mood soured slightly.

"Chen Yi, you've done well. We owe you a lot for today! Let me know what you would like as a reward, and I will make sure I get special approval from the patriarch!" Zhao Chongwen patted Chen Yi's arm, a subtle ripple of mana flashing and disappearing.

"Long-lasting but lacking sharpness, this is typical Turtle Breath Magical Power, no doubt..." Chen Yi had concealed the unique essence of his Turtle Breathing technique deep within his psyche without using it, far beyond the reach of Zhao Chongwen, who was just at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation.

However, during the crisis at the medicine hall, Chen Yi played a significant role in several key moments.

Taken individually, these weren't significant, but all together, it seemed like he was single-handedly turning the tide.

This young man could not be taken lightly given his clever strategies and impressive physical abilities!

Firstly, everyone at the medicine hall had been poisoned by Old Qiu's Hundred Spirit Decay, including Zhao Chengjing who arrived later.

Only Chen Yi was unaffected.

However, seeing as Chen Yi was a Pill Alchemist skilled in healing and detoxifying, and since he was wrongfully accused and therefore cautious of Old Qiu, it wasn't surprising that he was able to resist the poison if he had prepared in advance.

Secondly, in this battle, Chen Yi demonstrated not only an excellent grasp of timing, but also the physical strength of a second layer Body Cultivator, along with some remarkable movement skills.

This was not surprising either, as Zhao Chongwen had already known about Chen Yi's status as a second layer Body Cultivator due to previous investigations into Liu Huo's counterattack against Island Master Qian.

So this was not unexpected.

As for Chen Yi being able to escape from Old Qiu's attack for a long time while carrying someone, considering his advantage of location and the inherent resilience of Body Cultivators, this wasn't entirely surprising either.

Zhao Chongwen and Zhao Chengjing could never imagine that Chen Yi, a fourth-level Qi Refining cultivator, was able to kill Old Qiu in mere moments without leaving any trace of battle...

Chen Yi had kept his true abilities hidden until now, and appeared more competent than expected, only if his last name wasn't Zhao....

Luckily, the martial method he was cultivating was the Turtle Breathing Technique, a skill with limited potential,

And as for Body Cultivators... their usefulness was mostly limited to the early stages of cultivation. After entering the Foundation Establishment stage, their numbers drop dramatically due to few people being able to handle the enormous consumption of becoming a Body Cultivator.

"Chen Yi, with your combat talent, you could make great contributions on the frontline, and even have a chance to break through to the late stage of Qi Cultivation with the Breaking Tier Pill," Zhao Chongwen suggested tentatively.

Chen Yi's face twitched, as he wondered how much money he would receive in return for risking his life...

"I practice the Turtle Breathing Technique and don't favor fighting. I'm content with providing medical care in the family," he responded.

He had saved Zhao Chengjing and revealed about half of his true abilities. He would have to part ways with the Zhao Family if they tried to send him to fight in the frontline thereafter.

Zhao Chongwen sighed inwardly, what a shame.

Chen Yi, who had arrived with Liu Huo, showed no intention of marrying a woman from the Zhao Family or signing a contract with them, suggesting that he was not loyal to the Zhao Family. If they forced him to go to the frontline, it would likely backfire.

At least, he was just a Four Spirit Root Cultivator practicing the Turtle Breathing Technique, it was impossible for him to reach the Foundation Establishment stage in his lifetime,

Otherwise, with his talent in pill alchemy and combat, they would have done everything possible to keep him in the Zhao Family.

Zhao Chongwen did not force Chen Yi, instead brought him and another person back to the medical hall,

But upon arrival, the gruesome scene outside the medical hall made Zhao Chongwen's heart ache,

All the doctors, apprentices, menial workers, as well as the Zhao family disciples who came for treatment, dozens of people had been killed by the Hundred Spirit Decay!

"Old Qiu! You managed to escape today, but don't meet me again, or I will kill you!" Zhao Chongwen was filled with rage,

The spirit medicines lost by the family, although worth several hundred spirit stones, were far less valuable than those Qi Refining disciples to the family.

This time, although the Wu Family's scheme failed, the loss to the Zhao Family was considerable,

Both sides suffered losses. The only good thing was that Elder Miss of Zhao Family, Zhao Chengjing, was saved,

This would still leave the possibility of allying with the Tan Family through marriage.

After the scene was cleared, Zhao Chongwen said to Chen Yi,

"Chen Yi, you will oversee the medical hall from now on. Also, you will temporarily hold the post of chief physician.

When the battle is over, the family will arrange someone to replace you.

During this period, I'm afraid we must trouble you.

When it's all over, the family will definitely reward you handsomely!"

Zhao Chongwen chose not to forcibly send Chen Yi to the battlefield, but seeing Chen Yi's talent going to waste was unacceptable, so he made this request,

Chen Yi, accepted this,

If he were to become the defender of the medical hall and the chief physician, he could essentially control the place,

By then, he would be in charge of the family's spirit medicines as well, and could keep a good portion for himself,

Furthermore, he could ask for other things,

"Third Elder, I can stay in the medical hall but to be the chief physician... the types of injury-healing medicines I can make are very limited.

I wonder about this aspect...."

Zhao Chongwen pondered, if he was going to use Chen Yi's skills, he had to trust him, saying,

"You don't need to worry about this. I will arrange for someone to deliver a volume of medical heritage and a few recipes for mid-tier injury-healing pills.

The necessary medicinal materials will also be prepared for you.

You just need to concentrate on improving your proficiency in making medicine, and the family will cover all the associated costs."