"What? Dean, these few small pills are worth tens of millions?"
Hearing Dean Zhou's words, Lin Chen pretended to be surprised and asked.
"Hmph, of course. This is just a first-grade Qi-Guiding Pill. If you can refine higher-grade pills in the future, the price will be even higher."
"But that's still too far for you. You should focus on cultivating now and strive to achieve Qi Induction into the body as soon as possible."
Dean Zhou waved his hand, feeling a pang of heartache.
Although the first-grade Qi-Guiding Pill only cost tens of millions, it was impossible to buy in the current cultivation world!
Currently, alchemists were basically held by large families or major sects, and the pills they refined were already consumed internally. How many were willing to sell them?
Giving Lin Chen these few pills now could be considered a true sacrifice!
"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Dean. I will definitely cultivate diligently and strive to achieve Qi Induction into the body as soon as possible!"
Seeing Dean Zhou's current expression, Lin Chen quickly agreed.
"Remember, never tell anyone about your cultivation and alchemy, not even your mother."
"Otherwise, even if you become Shangguan Xiong's grandson-in-law, no one will be able to protect you, understand?"
Dean Zhou narrowed his eyes and lectured Lin Chen.
He knew what Yun Zhonghao had done in the past, using the Ghost God Sect's poison pills for personal revenge.
That kind of poison pill was actually just basic蛊毒 (gu poison). If one understood the pathology, it was easy to remove.
However, what he had just given Lin Chen was a genuine蛊毒 amplified by spiritual energy.
As long as Lin Chen dared to betray him, he could take his life at any time!
"Yes, yes, yes, I understand. Please rest assured, Dean!"
After repeatedly assuring Dean Zhou, Lin Chen immediately took the pills he was given and returned home.
Because of a few days of rest, his mother's complexion had improved slightly, and she was no longer sad about Zhang Jianguo and the others.
"Xiao Chen, your Aunt Zhou called this morning and said that your sister Qing found a good job after graduation and wants to go on a trip to relax. She asked if I wanted to go with her."
"I figured my illness is better now, and you have to go to work every day. I want to go on a trip to relax. What do you think?"
Seeing Lin Chen return, Zhang Fang also expressed her thoughts.
"Of course! As long as you like it, anything is fine."
Hearing that his mother wanted to go on a trip, Lin Chen agreed without hesitation.
His mother now wore two protective talismans, so even if something happened, he would be able to detect it immediately.
Therefore, he was not afraid of encountering any danger.
Going on a trip to relax could also cheer his mother up. Why not?
Besides, he had already made contact with the Ghost God Sect. His mother going on a trip could also divert their attention.
"Okay, then I'll leave tomorrow. You lazy boy, don't be idle all day. Find a daughter-in-law for me soon and let me hold my grandson, understand?"
Zhang Fang looked at Lin Chen with a nagging expression and persuaded him.
"Uh uh uh, I got it, Mom."
Hearing his mother start to nag, Lin Chen felt helpless.
"Alright, alright. No matter what I say, it goes in one ear and out the other. You don't take my words to heart at all."
"Fine, fine. I won't nag you anymore. You've been working hard these past few days. Go rest."
"I'll go call your Aunt Zhou."
Saying that, his mother excitedly returned to the bedroom to make a phone call.
The Aunt Zhou his mother mentioned was the nurse who had cared for her when she had appendicitis years ago.
Because Lin Chen was too young at the time and couldn't afford the surgery fee, Aunt Zhou had paid for it.
It could be said that this Aunt Zhou was both his mother's and his own true savior.
However, later, when Aunt Zhou's husband went to work in the provincial capital, the family moved away. It had been a long time since the two families had seen each other, so it was no wonder his mother was so happy now.
After seeing his mother off, Lin Chen did not idle around and went straight back to his room to cultivate.
He could feel that he was getting closer to the truth, and it was paramount to seize the time to improve his cultivation!
"Ding ding ding..."
Just as Lin Chen sat down to meditate, his phone rang.
He picked it up and saw that it was Xie Yun calling.
"Lin Chen, it's been almost three days. Are you still coming to work?"
As soon as the call was connected, Xie Yun sounded angry and roared into the phone.
"I could cover for you before, but the hospital leadership is coming for an inspection today. You need to get here quickly!"
"Even if I owe you a favor, you can't be this reckless, can you?"
Xie Yun was both angry and helpless at this moment. She knew that she owed him a favor for asking him to pretend to be her boyfriend before.
That's why she hadn't said much when Lin Chen didn't come to work for the past few days.
After all, the Traditional Chinese Medicine department wasn't particularly busy, and it didn't matter whether she had an assistant or not.
But today was different. Today, leaders were coming to inspect, and they had specifically asked to see the Traditional Chinese Medicine department. If Lin Chen wasn't there, wouldn't he be fired?
For Xie Yun, it was already very difficult for Lin Chen, a former convict, to find a job at the Fifth Hospital. If he lost this job, wouldn't his future be ruined?
"I don't care what you're doing now. Even if you're saving the Earth, you need to get to the hospital immediately!"
"Otherwise, I won't talk to you anymore!"
Xie Yun was currently angry. After thinking about it, she felt that this was the only way to threaten him.
"Uh uh uh, okay, okay. I'll be right there."
Hearing Xie Yun's angry tone, Lin Chen felt helpless and could only get up and rush to the hospital.
No matter what, the Xie family was someone his master had specifically asked him to look after. Now that Xie Yun was the only heir, he naturally had to be considerate.
However, when Lin Chen arrived at the Traditional Chinese Medicine department office, he found seven or eight middle-aged people in their forties and fifties standing in the office.
Xie Yun was sitting on a nearby office chair, looking a bit wronged.
It was obvious she was being targeted!
"Uh, Sister Yun, I'm here. These are..."
After entering the office, Lin Chen walked directly towards Xie Yun and asked.
If these people dared to bully Xie Yun, he would never let them off!
"Hmph, you're the new assistant in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department, Lin Chen? The ex-convict who's been to jail?"
Before Xie Yun could speak, a man wearing glasses stepped forward and questioned Lin Chen aggressively.
"That's right, I am. Who are you?"
Seeing the man's aggressive demeanor, Lin Chen frowned slightly and took the initiative to ask.