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Zheng Xuan left the black market and returned to the inn. After confirming Zheng Xuan's address, the tail behind him quietly went back.

On his way back, he happened to run into Zheng Jin and Wei Datong.

Zheng Jin then said confidently, "Senior brother, I'll definitely raise the money in two days and get this Qi and Blood Pill."

Wei Datong nodded slightly and said, "Okay, you go back first. Remember not to tell anyone about this. If word gets out, these ten bottles of Qi and Blood Pills won't be ours anymore."

"Understood, I won't tell anyone."

Zheng Jin's eyes were filled with greed. Five bottles of Qi and Blood Pills—even if he didn't need them, he could still make a profit by selling them. This deal seemed like a sure thing.

Thinking about it, Zheng Jin hurriedly headed out of the city, wanting to go home as soon as the city gates opened and ask his mother for money.

Seeing Zheng Jin leave, a man chased after them from the black market, returned the four hundred silver dollars bank deposit slip that Wei Datong had just paid, and continued, "My elder brother said that after the matter is done, it will be split fifty-fifty, half for each of us."

Wei Datong nodded after hearing this, then turned and left.

The man then looked at the short man who had been keeping watch and asked, "How's it going?"

"That person lives at Liu's Old Inn."

"The boss means you should keep an eye on things and see if there's an opportunity..."

The man made a throat-slitting gesture, and the shorter man said, "Are we leaving Tianjin?"

The man nodded and said, "After making this deal, I can't stay in Tianjin anymore. My plan is to head south to Foshan and make one last profit before I leave."

The short man nodded and said, "I understand. This kid has bad luck."

He then went to keep watch at the Liu family's old shop.

Zheng Xuan stood on the second floor of the inn, looking down at the direction of the black market through the window. He figured there should be three people in the group: the tall, thin man selling medicine, this short man, and this honest-looking man.

Judging from their appearance, the tall, thin man should be a Ming Jin martial artist, the burly man should also be a Ming Jin, and the short man is probably a errand boy.

Now they're setting a trap for Zheng Jin, while I can play the role of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Zheng Xuan is a vengeful person. He is not noble. Back then, Zheng Daguo and his wife had wronged his predecessor so badly. Although he had taken revenge before leaving the village, now that their foolish son is about to do something stupid, he can't stop him.

Thinking this, Zheng Xuan sat down, took out his revolver, and loaded it with bullets.

For the next two days, Zheng Xuan stayed at the inn and did not wander around, waiting for an opportunity.

Meanwhile, Zheng Jinjia...

Inside the spacious three-room brick house sat Zheng Daguo, Feng Guiqin, an old man who was Feng Guiqin's father, Feng Hongzhi, and a couple, Zheng Jin's uncles, Feng Tianbao and his wife.

After a brief silence, Feng Guiqin spoke up: "Father, the main reason I called you and my elder brother here today is to borrow money... Zheng Jin, you can explain the details."

Upon hearing about borrowing money, Mr. and Mrs. Feng Tianbao's expressions turned sour.

Zheng Jin then said to Feng Hongzhi, "Grandpa, I have some good news to tell you first. I have been accepted as a personal disciple by Master Jiang of the White Crane Martial Arts School..."

When Zheng Jin explained the situation, everyone in the room frowned. Qi and Blood Pills—these things are extremely precious.

Feng Guiqin said, "Father, Da Guo and I have used all the money for A Jin's martial arts training. We can only come up with 100 silver dollars now. We have 300 silver dollars left. We would like to ask you and my elder brother to help us think of a way to save it."

Upon hearing this, my aunt immediately retorted, "Little sister, our family is strapped for cash, you're asking for three hundred silver dollars, where are we supposed to get that kind of money from?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Guiqin frowned and said, "Sister-in-law, what business is it of yours if I borrow money from my father and brother?"

"you……"

Auntie was about to retort when Grandpa Feng spoke up: "Ah Jin, you're right, but how can you guarantee that the pill is genuine?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jin said, "I tried it myself, and it's absolutely genuine. There were ten bottles in total, which I bought together with Senior Brother Wei from the White Crane Sect. Senior Brother Wei is Master's most valued disciple; he would never lie to me."

Grandpa Feng frowned upon hearing this. Zheng Jin said, "Grandpa, just trust me. Once I successfully enter the Ming Jin realm and become a serial martial artist, I can participate in next year's martial arts examination. If I can get a ranking, that will bring honor to our Feng family."

"this……"

Grandpa Feng frowned, still hesitant. Feng Guiqin, seeing this, said, "Father, I have good news for you. The Great Power has agreed that as long as A Jin successfully enters the martial artist ranks, he will agree to change A Jin's surname to Feng, following yours."

"Oh~"

Upon hearing this, Old Master Feng's eyes lit up, while Zheng Daguo, standing to the side, widened his eyes and exclaimed, "I..."

"Shut up."

Feng Guiqin glared at Zheng Daguo, and Zheng Jin quickly added, "Yes, Grandpa, as long as you agree to lend me the money, I'll change my surname to Feng, and from now on, I'll be your grandson."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Feng glanced at Zheng Jin. This lad was quite good; becoming a martial artist would certainly bring honor to the Feng family. As for his own son, Old Master Feng noticed his son's displeasure, but it didn't matter. Old Master Feng said, "Alright, if you change your surname to Feng, I'll pay the three hundred yuan."

"father……"

Upon hearing this, Feng Tianbao couldn't sit still: "Our family can't afford those three hundred yuan."

Grandpa Feng said, "Then let's sell that shop in the city."

"Ah, Father, that shop is the foundation of our family business."

Grandpa Feng said, "Once Zheng Jinwu has made a name for himself in the martial arts examination, what is a shop? That's settled then."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Zheng Jin was overjoyed, but Old Master Feng looked at him and said, "You must keep a close eye on this matter. Don't let anything go wrong. This money is my funeral savings; you absolutely can't afford to lose it!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jin said, "Grandpa, don't worry, this matter will definitely not go wrong."

……

And so, Zheng Jin took all of the family's savings, as well as all of Lao Feng's money, and went directly to Zhao Erbiao with Wei Datong.

When Zhao Erbiao saw Zheng Jin arrive, he said, "Why are you so late? Several groups of customers have been inquiring about the Qi and Blood Pill these past few days, and they've all offered higher prices than you."

Wei Datong said, "You didn't sell the medicine, did you?"

Zhao Erbiao said, "How could that be? I, Zhao Erbiao, value integrity the most in business. All the medicine is here."

Wei Datong glanced at Zheng Jin, who then placed the silver dollars on the table and said, "Four hundred silver dollars."

When Zhao Erbiao saw the money, the corners of his mouth immediately curled up. Zheng Jin said, "I can give you the money, but I need to test the medicine."

Zhao Erbiao said, "Test it as you like."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jin immediately picked up the medicine bottle and poured out the pills one by one to examine them. There was no problem with these medicines at all from their appearance. At this moment, Zhao Erbiao directly took out a pill from the pile of medicines and handed it to Zheng Jin, saying, "Why don't you believe me? Take one first."

Upon seeing this, Wei Datong immediately said, "Hey, it's not that I don't trust you, but it's a deal worth several hundred silver dollars, so it's better to be cautious."

As he spoke, he picked out one of the pills and handed it to Zheng Jin, saying, "Eat this one, not the one he has. What if it's a trap?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jin's eyes lit up immediately. His senior brother was indeed more experienced.