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Chen Li knew he had to come up with a perfect plan, one that would allow him to earn money through his alchemy without raising any suspicions from outsiders. Just then, Shen Zhentian's voice rang out: "Shen Wanzhou, don't worry. I heard that the Treasure Pavilion in town is offering high prices for a type of pill called the Consolidation Pill. I will find a way."
Before Shen Zhentian could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Shen Wanzhou: "Father, don't even think about it. The Consolidation Pill is a second-grade pill. Even Uncle Liu, a third-grade Alchemist, can hardly produce a few. Each pill costs at least five hundred taels. Our Shen Family doesn't have that many Silver Coins right now."
Hearing the words "Consolidation Pill," Chen Li's eyes lit up! Consolidation Pill? Why does that name sound so familiar? His mind raced as he tried to remember.
That's right! He recalled his little sister, Shen Qingyue, was no ordinary girl! During the months they spent together in their mother's womb, they occasionally communicated through their Divine Soul. As siblings, they were already spiritually connected.
This little girl had shared plenty of her past experiences with him. She mentioned that before she was born, she was the Celestial Empress, possessing an immense amount of resources and various alchemical formulas.
In this world, alchemical formulas were extremely precious; just one could fetch an astronomical price. Although they were still young and couldn't attempt alchemy themselves, they could exchange formulas for wealth and resources.
If he could get his hands on the formula for the Consolidation Pill, it would be a fortune! Chen Li felt a surge of excitement within him. Before they were born, he and their mother, Shen Wanzhou, had been able to communicate telepathically. Even though they were now separate from her body, they remained connected by heart.
He refused to believe that with his current Chaos Divine Grinding Visualization ability, he couldn't reach out to his mother! With that thought in mind, he became exhilarated and began calling out for Shen Qingyue.
"Shen Qingyue! Shen Qingyue! Are you there?"
On the other side, Shen Qingyue was idly playing with her toes in Shen Wanzhou's embrace when suddenly she seemed to sense something and looked up sharply. "Who? Who is calling me?"
"It's me, your brother, Chen Li!"
Shen Qingyue was momentarily taken aback, but then she quickly reacted, exclaiming in surprise, "You can still communicate with me?"
"Enough chit-chat. Hurry up! Do you remember the recipe for the Consolidation Pill?" Chen Li asked straightforwardly.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue immediately perked up. "The Consolidation Pill? That's easy! I have plenty here. Which type do you need?"
"One suitable for cultivating in this world!"
"That's simple enough. I'll give it to you right now." Shen Qingyue pretended to ponder for a moment before slowly saying.
After she finished speaking, she transformed the recipe for the Consolidation Pill into words and transmitted it to Chen Li.
Once Chen Li received the recipe, he was overjoyed. "Great! With this recipe for the Consolidation Pill, we won't have to worry about cultivation resources in the future!"
"Mom! Mom!" Chen Li excitedly wanted to share this good news with Shen Wanzhou, but since he couldn't speak yet, he could only babble incoherently.
Hearing Chen Li's sounds, Shen Wanzhou thought he was hungry and quickly picked him up to feed him. "Little guy, don't rush. Take your time eating," she said gently, patting Chen Li's back with a loving expression.
As Chen Li drank his milk, he secretly observed Shen Wanzhou's demeanor. He knew that now was not the best time to tell her about the Consolidation Pill. After all, he was just a baby; suddenly mentioning the recipe would surely raise her suspicions.
It seemed he would have to wait a little longer, Chen Li thought to himself.
He felt a surge of joy at the prospect and planned to find an opportunity tomorrow. Little did he know that using Chaos Divine Grinding Visualization to communicate with his Divine Soul was too much of a burden for him at that moment.
Before long, Chen Li felt an overwhelming wave of fatigue wash over him, and his eyelids began to grow heavy.
So sleepy...
He struggled to open his eyes, but they felt as heavy as lead and wouldn't budge. Eventually, he succumbed to his drowsiness and fell into a deep sleep, a small bubble of drool forming at the corner of his mouth as he dreamt.
On the other side, after transmitting the recipe for the Consolidation Pill to Chen Li, Shen Qingyue also felt a wave of fatigue wash over her.
She was simple-minded, like a blank sheet of paper, unable to withstand such turmoil. Soon, the little girl nestled into Shen Wanzhou's arms and fell into a deep sleep. The sound of her even breathing gently echoed in the room, creating an atmosphere that felt particularly sweet.
The next evening, the setting sun cast its warm glow over the Shen family's courtyard, tinting everything with a soft orange hue. Shen Yunting and Shen Yunlei trudged home, supporting each other as they walked. Their clothes were covered in dust, speckled with dark red stains of blood, their faces pale and their steps unsteady, clearly having endured a fierce battle in the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
"Big Brother! Second Brother! You're back!" Shen Wanzhou had anxiously awaited their return all day. She rushed to greet them, her voice trembling slightly.
"Mm." Shen Yunting forced a smile and nodded, handing her a coarse cloth bundle. "I hunted a first-tier demon beast today in the Demon Beast Mountain Range. You and the children should eat well."
"Big Brother! Second Brother! You're hurt?" Shen Wanzhou took the bundle but noticed it was stained with blood, her face turning pale instantly.
Shen Yunting feigned ease as he smiled and said, "It's nothing, just some minor injuries."
"Big Brother! Second Brother! Don't hide it from me; I know!" Shen Wanzhou's eyes turned red. "You risked your lives for me and the children by going into the Demon Beast Mountain Range!"
Choking on her words, tears streamed down her face like pearls falling from a broken string.
"Silly girl, what nonsense are you saying?" Shen Yunting endured the pain in his body and gently patted her head. "You are my sister; Chen Li is my nephew, and Shen Qingyue is my niece. As uncles, we should bring some gifts for the children."
But before Shen Wanzhou could say anything more, she was interrupted by Shen Yunting.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." His voice carried a hint of exhaustion. "We're tired; we need to rest."
After he finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the room, his back appearing desolate and lonely.
Watching Shen Yunting and Shen Yunlei leave, Shen Wanzhou could no longer hold back her tears; they flowed freely down her cheeks, filling her heart with sorrow and despair.
"Big Brother! Second Brother!"
Shen Wanzhou knew that while they claimed to be fine, their injuries were likely far worse than they let on. Yet here she was, just a weak woman unable to help the Shen family while continuously burdening her brothers and family.
Was it really going to be like this forever? A sense of helplessness filled Shen Wanzhou's heart. Just then, she felt something unusual in her arms—Chen Li seemed different somehow.
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