I barely slept all night, running into the mountains to test my physical abilities.
After taking the Nourishing Spirit Liquid, my body transformed dramatically, with my speed, reflexes, and strength far surpassing those of ordinary people.
In the past, I was frail and couldn't even beat a thug, but now, I could knock one down with a single punch.
I spent half the night in the mountains and only returned home to prepare two kinds of medicines.
After a short nap of two or three hours, I went out early in the morning.
Upon seeing me, Uncle Brown stared at me as if he didn't recognize me, with a look of suspicion on his face.
"Hey! Thompson, why do you look stronger? And how come you've gotten lighter? You seem like a completely different person," Uncle Brown said, puzzled.
As he spoke, he walked over and pinched my shoulder.
"Uncle Brown, you're just seeing things. There's no difference," I laughed it off.
Uncle Brown stared at me for a while, shook his head, and muttered, "It seems it really was an illusion. Sigh! I'm getting old, my eyes are failing me."
I chuckled to myself, grabbed my bag, and headed to Azure Vista Pavilion.
Mr. Jay was also stunned upon seeing me, looking as if he had seen a ghost.
"You... are you Thompson? Am I remembering wrong? How come you look much lighter and completely different?" Mr. Jay was equally puzzled.
I smiled and took a large bag from my tricycle, handing it to Mr. Jay, "Jay, all the goods are here, a total of sixteen bottles."
Mr. Jay's eyes lit up, and he eagerly rushed forward to open the bag, revealing a look of joy.
"Fantastic! Thompson, I really can't thank you enough!" Mr. Jay was ecstatic, grabbing my hand and shaking it tightly.
"Sixteen bottles at six thousand each, that's ninety-six thousand. Let's just round it up to a hundred thousand. Thompson, do you want cash, or should I transfer the money to you?" Mr. Jay asked.
"Cash, please!"
After some thought, I decided.
This hundred thousand would be spent soon anyway, so taking cash directly was simpler, eliminating the need to withdraw money.
"Alright! Wait a moment!"
Mr. Jay took the bag into the house and came out with a black briefcase, handing it to me.
Counting inside, there were ten stacks of brand-new bills; the bright red color almost dazzled me. My breathing quickened; I had never seen so much money since I was a child.
Taking a deep breath, I restrained the excitement in my heart.
"Thank you, Jay!"
"Oh, no need to mention it. I should be thanking you. Remember, if there's more, bring some to me." Mr. Jay patted my shoulder warmly.
"Got it. Oh, by the way, Jay, I brought something good this time. I wonder if you're interested," I said.
"Oh? What is it?" Mr. Jay showed a hint of interest.
I opened my backpack and took out a small bottle.
I coughed lightly, lowered my voice, and said mysteriously, "Jay, this thing... it enhances vitality."
Mr. Jay's eyes lit up immediately, then he displayed a lecherous look, moving closer to me and whispering, "Really?"
He was somewhat skeptical yet quite excited and expectant.
As men reach middle age, they inevitably lose some of their former vitality, often feeling inadequate, and he dreamed of having such medicine.
"Of course, and it's all-natural, with no side effects. After drinking it, I guarantee you'll feel invigorated like a dragon," I assured.
Mr. Jay became even more excited, given the miraculous weight-loss medicine earlier, he couldn't help but believe it.
Staring at the bottle in my hand, his eyes almost sparkled green, eagerly saying, "Quick, let me try it!"
"Try it now?" I was stunned.
"Of course!" Mr. Jay's face reddened as he took the bottle, opened the cap, and poured it into his mouth.
"Hey! Wait..." I tried to stop him, but it was too late.
Seeing Mr. Jay gulp down half the bottle in one go, I was directly stunned and shouted, "It's over!"
"What happened?" Mr. Jay asked, puzzled.
I quickly snatched the bottle back, "Jay, I forgot to mention, this medicine is very potent. Just a few sips at a time is enough. You drank half the bottle all at once, that's too much, isn't it?"
Mr. Jay was also a bit dazed, then his expression changed dramatically, covering below with his hand.
"Thompson, wait a moment."
Mr. Jay rushed into the house, followed by an exclamation: "You rascal, why are you in such a hurry!"
I stood outside, a bit speechless. My hearing was extremely sharp, and even with my ears covered, I could hear everything clearly.
I waited for a long time, and still, Mr. Jay hadn't come out, so I had to jump on my tricycle to deliver packages.
An hour later, I returned.
Mr. Jay supported himself on the wall, staggering out, looking utterly exhausted, but his expression was extremely vibrant.
"Thompson... Thompson! It's truly miraculous! I've never felt so vigorous as today," his voice trembled slightly as he spoke.
I smiled and said, "Jay, take it easy."
"I know, I know! Thompson, this medicine of yours is incredible! Do you have more? I'll buy it all at twenty thousand per bottle, as much as you have," Mr. Jay said, pounding his chest enthusiastically.
"Take this first, I'll bring you more tomorrow," I handed over the remaining half bottle.
Mr. Jay accepted it and went back inside, returning with two thick stacks of cash.
"Thank you, Jay! I also brought something that can enhance beauty; let your wife try it." I brought out a small tin box containing the beauty serum.
This serum was made into a paste for external use, with effects such as whitening, removing blemishes, and leaving the skin smooth and supple.
"Great, great!" Mr. Jay quickly accepted it.
After delivering the package, I, carrying one hundred and twenty thousand in cash, went to the herbal market, buying several sets of materials for Nourishing Spirit Liquid, spending most of my money at once.
Afterward, I bought a lot of materials for weight-loss medicine, vitality-enhancing medicine, and beauty serum to fill my backpack fully.
"The weight-loss medicine is fine, but the vitality-enhancing medicine needs to be diluted a bit more, otherwise, the potency is too strong. As for the beauty serum, I'm not sure about its efficacy yet."
I pondered.
Unlike the weight-loss and vitality-enhancing medicines, the beauty serum was for external application. Considering women's skin varies, its effects would certainly differ, so I needed to find more people to test it.
However, my social circle was small, and I hardly knew any women.
"Where to find people to test the medicine? This is a real problem!"
Riding my small tricycle along the road, I suddenly spotted a bright sign on the street to my left.
"The Paradise Cove Bathhouse..."
I stopped and looked into the store. Inside, warm red lights glowed, creating an ambiguous atmosphere.
I felt hesitant; I knew exactly what kind of place it was. Because of that, I hesitated, my heart pounding harder and harder.
"Should I go in and take a look?"
My heart raced even more.
After much hesitation, I decided against it: "Forget it, it's too embarrassing."
But then, two women came out from inside, dressed scantily and heavily made up. When they saw me at the door, their eyes lit up.
The young man outside, despite his simple clothes, was sturdy and handsome, exuding an indescribable spiritual energy.
"Hey there, handsome, come on in!"
They beckoned, throwing flirtatious glances at me. One of them boldly came out to grab my hand, pulling me inside.
"Ah! No, no need!" I blushed deeply, my head shaking like a rattle drum.
"Oh, don't be shy! Handsome, you look so cute when you're shy," the woman batted her eyelashes, pulling me inside.
"Uh, I'm not... I'm... I'm here to sell something," I shouted.
"Sell something? Great! Come on in,"
The other woman also came over and took me by the other hand.
My face turned even redder, like a ripe red apple. My body became stiff, not daring to move at all.
"Handsome, what are you selling?"
The woman on the left laughed.
"Oh! It's for beauty, cosmetics," I replied. "Free samples, for trial."
"Free? Make sure to give me some later," the woman giggled.
As they spoke, the three entered inside. Suddenly, from outside, they heard the screeching sound of cars braking sharply, followed by the sound of rushing footsteps charging in.
"Nobody move, squat down!"