Transmigrant Alchemist And His Magic Wagon

Heaven the Pill Makers

"Puk," the sound of dumplings fell from Mu Lian's chopsticks. His mouth was open and did not eat dumplings. His eyes looked at Mu Haoucun in disbelief.

"I think it's good if you take a break from your cultivation. So let's go find an herbal plant for Meng Zhi," Mu Haoucun said as he sipped the tea.

Yesterday Mu Lian met a pair of magical lovers. The man is a legendary creature, wounded and in need of first aid before his condition worsens.

After returning home from the inn Mu Haoucun eagerly gave a lesson regarding the herbs that exist in this world . The lesson lasted until late into the night, perhaps it would be more if Dongshan did not remind Mu Haoucun.

"A holiday? Where might I miss this opportunity," Mu Lian's mind cleared her throat.

"Where are we going to collect the herbs, master Mu?" mu Lian said calmly but her eyes contained a smile.

"South hill. Quickly finish your breakfast. I will wait at the gate in ten minutes" Mu Haoucun said.

"Both master Mu," said Mu Lian. His hands began to move nimble to the serving plates that were on the table. After the rice in the bowl ran out, Mu Lian put the plate and chopsticks on the table.

"Xiao'er sorry today I didn't help you with the dishes," Mu Lian said regretfully.

"It's okay jiejie, there quickly go master Mu is already waiting for you," Xiaoxiao said.

"Don't forget to bring Lian'er's basket, '" Dongshan said.

"Good uncle Dongshan," Mu Lian said as she went looking for a basket.

Mu Lian found a basket not far from the table and bid farewell to Dongshan and Xiaoxiao. Seeing Mu Lian pass through Mu Haoucun's gate immediately led Mu Lian towards the southern hill. The road is opposite the direction of the stone bridge.

After passing through the settlement area Mu Haoucun walked straight towards the hill that looks not far from the road. A bird flies in the sunlight that feels soft on the skin. Occasionally the wind blew away Mu Lian's hair. Feeling the surroundings around Mu Lian walking while smiling widely.

The southern hill is very beautiful and full of various plants. Mu Lian looked at the flowers with all sorts of colors and shapes. Butterflies flew to and fro in the vast expanse of flowers. Mu Lian walked over to Mu Haoucun.

"I saw that almost all the herbs I learned last night were here," Mu Lian said.

"Hoho, just learned last night you can immediately find out what plant it is?" said Mu Haoucun.

"The plants I learned last night were almost the same as the plants from my home region, just a few different ones. But it doesn't matter, if I hold the original maybe I'll learn faster" Mu Lian said.

"Ens. You said since childhood you've known herbs. Naturally," Mu Haoucun said as he nodded.

"Is it anywhere else that herbs can be found as easily as on the southern hill?" mu Lian asked curiously.

"In other places the possibility to get herbs in one place is very small. In order to make one medicinal recipe you have to gather herbs from various places," Mu Haoucun continued "There are only two places in this country that have the most complete herbal plants, namely South Hill and Blue Sky Mountain,"

"remarkable. This place is like heaven" Mu Lian said with a wide smile.

"The Eastern Ufuk Valley and the Blue Sky Mountain are often called the paradise of pill makers," Mu Haoucun said.

"Ah," Mu Lian said as she nodded.

Mu Haoucun walked for a few minutes before finally stopping in front of the white-colored flowers. Mu Haoucun then split the task of collecting the herbs. Mu Lian got the task to collect herbs to concoct medicine.

This medicine Mu Lian had once used when she was first thrown into this world. Xiaoxiao who helped apply all over her body. Mu Lian gave the basket to Mu Haoucun then went to look for herbs.

"*Desgui, *Si Cao,..," Mu Lian murmured in memory of the prescription drug oles. His back bent as he took the herbs. Mu Lian's hands vigorously dug the ground in order to harvest the herbs causing her hands and nails to fill with soil.

"Master Mu I've gathered everything together," Mu Lian said as she approached master Mu. Master Mu chuckled as he saw Mu Lian making her skirt as a basket.

"Enter into the basket. Let's find some more plants" Mu Haoucun said as he stuffed a pinch of bluish-colored grass into the basket.

"Oh?" said Mu Lian.

"The topical medicine you used will not be effectively used to reduce injuries to cultivators who have passed the heavenly test," Mu Haoucun said.

"What plant is it?" said Mu Lian.

"Let's show it to you" Mu Haoucun said. Mu Haocun led Mu Lian walking into a row of dense trees.

Soon Mu Haoucun stopped at a tree. The trunk is thick and large. On the surface of the stem there is a golden-colored fungus. Mu Haoucun picked the mushroom carefully then put it in a basket.

"Remember this mushroom is useful for increasing the effectiveness of herbal plants," said Mu Haoucun.

"Okay, master Mu," said Mu Lian.

Mu Haoucun turned around and walked down the hill. Mu Lian did not return to Dongshan clinic but was invited to a large house near the stone bridge. The house faces the river.

Some people were seen snaking in front of the gate. When Mu Haoucun came, the people greeted and gave way. In the yard Dongshan was checking on a grandfather at the reception hall.

"Master Mu why did Uncle Dongshan open his clinic at your residence?" mu Lian asked confusedly.

"Oh, this happened when you came. I think you need a conducive environment to recuperate so I offer Dongshan to open his clinic at my house" Mu Haoucun continued "Looking at your fully recovered condition and remembering that I will be leaving the eastern horizon valley in search of the fire lotus you better move to my house, Lian'er,"

"Master, I don't want to trouble you," Mu Lian said. His body is moving restlessly. "If I stay in the house of master Mu. I cannot relax," Mu Lian's inner.

"Omong empty. Lian'er move into my house. Please take care of this house while I'm gone" Mu Haoucun said. Mu Lian lowered her head grimly.

"Master Mu," Dongshan greeted master Mu.

"Dongshan, continue. I will concoct medicine for my comrade," Mu Haoucun said.

"Oh. Please, this master is your home. I feel bad about opening a clinic in your home" Dongshan said, "I won't hold you back, surely your fellow is someone very important in the world of cultivators so you better not waste time,"

"You could have. You are my student so do not hesitate," said Mu Haoucun continued, "My partner has helped me a lot so I owe him a lot,"

Mu Haocun waved his hand then walked up the second floor. When Mu Lian set foot on the second floor, there was the sound of two objects bumping into each other. The voice came from a room that Mu Lian had aimed at.

His voice grew louder after Mu Lian entered the room. Fragrant herbs entered Mu Lian's nose. A young man seemed to be refining herbs using *passenger and pestle made of stone. The young man refined the herbs diligently until he was unaware of the arrival of Mu Lian and Mu Haoucun.

"Master Mu! I'm sorry I didn't realize," Yi Xue said in embarrassment.

"It's okay, you're a very diligent assistant. I'm happy for Dongshan, too" Mu Haoucun said chuckling.

"What do you need your master? I'll take it," Yi Xue said.

"alright. Then Lian'er please help Yi Xue bring two sets of hitchhiking and pestle and some containers," Mu Haoucun said. Yi Xue finally looked towards Mu Lian. His eyes stared at Mu Lian for a long time until Mu Lian said,

"Good master. Um introduce my name Mu Lian. Can you show me the way?" said Mu Lian.

"Oh, sorry. I'm Yi Xue. Anu master, she was the girl who was injured one month ago right?" said Yi Xue.

"Yes," said Mu Haoucun continuing "Because he is interested in herbal medicine all the while I guide him,"

Yi Xue was surprised but did not say anything. He led Mu Lian into the room next to him and showed the equipment to be brought. Occasionally Yi Xue stole a glance towards Mu Lian. Mu Lian who was not aware of the attention from Yi Xue just observed the entire room enthusiastically.

"Master Mu often made concoction medicines for the needy population in between his work as a pill maker" Yi Xue said.

"Oh yes I'm curious. The time I was treated the medicine I received was the concoction medicine of master Mu. How is it different from a pill?" ask Mu Lian.

"The concocted medicine is only used by ordinary residents and soldiers with a chi condensing cultivation level while the level above it uses pills," Yi Xue said.

"What happens if a person with a level of chi condensation takes a pill?" said Mu Lian.

"Pil will not dissolve easily in the body and even harm. Everything that is excessive is dangerous," Yi Xue said.

"Ah. Terrible," Mu Lian said in fear.

"It's okay, therefore the treatment is divided into two namely by pills and concoction. By the way how are you doing?" said Yi Xue.

"I'm getting better. Thanks though. Oh yeah what's the condition if someone wants to be a pill maker?" ask Mu Lian.

"The pill makers should have a lot of chi besides having a pure level of chi," Yi Xue continued "Master Mu is the best pill maker in the country so surely you know how chi he has,"

Mu Lian simply nodded and followed Yi Xue back to Mu Haoucun. Mu Lian saw Mu Haoucun sitting cross-legged on the floor. His attention was focused on the herbs that were inside the hull.

"Master Mu please," Yi Xue said as she arranged the hitchhiking and pestle in such a way.

"Thank you Yi Xue, you can continue your work," Mu Haoucun said. Yi Xue kept quiet and returned to her work.

"What a pity, the impression of master Mu is like expelling me so as not to interfere with his time with Mu Lian. I was surprised that master Mu directly guided Mu Lian.." Inner Yi Xue.

"Come Mu Lian I will teach you to make ointments and painkillers" Mu Haoucun said. For the next few hours Mu Lian followed the steps of making the medicine that Mu Haoucun had given her.

Mu Haoucun gave a patient explanation at each step occasionally answering Mu Lian's questions. Yi Xue just looked over from the sidelines, growing more curious about Mu Haoucun's gentle demeanor aimed at Mu Lian.

Mu Lian instead looked very enthusiastic receiving an explanation from Mu Haoucun. A warm smile like the sun adorning her sweet face made Yi Xue's ears flushed red. Yi Xue lowered her head not daring to steal a glance towards Mu Lian anymore.

Mu Lian and Mu Haoucun finished compounding the medicine by noon. The two then descend into the grounds before finally finding Dongshan delivering his last patient.

"Dongshan can I talk to you," said Mu Haoucun continuing "Lian'er I leave this medicine to you, please give my regards to Meimei,"

"Both master Mu," said Mu Lian. Both of his hands carried a wrap made of leaves. Mu Lian walked out towards the lodging of the pair of lovers.

Mu Lian looked at the door of the room where the lovers were staying and then knocked.

"Meimei this is Mu Lian. I brought some medicine," said Mu Lian. Door creaking.

"Lian'er? Comein. The weather outside was very hot, sorry to bother you," Meimei said from behind the door and then pulled Mu Lian's hand.

Meimei closed the door. His voice sounded quite loud in this quiet room. The man named Meng Zhi was still lying in a canopied bed. The curtains were opened and there was a wooden chair next to the bed. Mu Lian turned around and looked at Meimei. There were dark circles under his eyes.

"Meimei, I have brought you some medicine so after this you should take some time to rest" Mu Lian said as she clasped Meimei's hand.

"Yes," said Meimei smiling convincingly. Mu Lian handed the medicine to Meimei while she prepared the medicine for internal injuries.

Mu Lian had to go to the innkeeper to ask the direction of the kitchen. When Mu Lian returned to the room, Meimei finished applying the medicine and changed her lover's clothes.

"Meimei this drug should be taken," said Mu Lian hesitantly.

"Here give it to me" said Meimei. Meimei took the medicine. Mu Lian was surprised but before Mu Lian could say something Meimei kissed her lover.

"Oh.it....Meimei's giving you medicine, right?" inner Mu Lian. His mouth opened without a word.

"Ehm Meimei I just remembered an appointment. I'll see you soon!" said Mu Lian.

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Note:

* Danggui: Angelica Sinensis (female ginseng)

Si Cao: Radix Lithospermi (root of Lithospermi 😂)

Passenger and pestle (mortar and pestle)