The owner arrived at the shop not long after.
After a period of discussion, they finally agreed to rent the shop for a monthly fee of 150,000.
The black market attracted a considerable flow of people, practically the second city center of Nanjiang City. Furthermore, as the black market exclusively dealt in beast taming businesses, the rent was naturally quite high.
The rent for just three months amounted to a hefty 450,000, leaving Chen Shu’s balance rather strained.
“Little boss, are you still hiring employees?”
The original shop assistant asked with a fawning smile. If the shop was rented out, he would naturally be jobless.
“Yes, you’ll do the same job you were doing. Four hundred a month, half pay during the internship. The internship isn’t long, just one year.”
The man’s mouth twitched, and he silently turned to leave. So, you don’t even consider me a human.
Wang Tianba inquired, “Young Master Chen, are you really hiring?”
“Of course not, we have enough. It’s such a small shop.”
Chen Shu instructed everyone to tidy up the shop and then headed to the Beast Tamer Association.
He once again posted the acquisition task for Great Strength Grass, still priced at 30,000 per stalk, but with a daily limit of only four stalks.
Following the incident with Xia Xing Company, Chen Shu was hesitant to disrupt the market too much. On one hand, relevant departments in China might summon him for a talk, and on the other hand, competitors would also be watching him.
Four Great Strength Grass stalks per day wouldn’t cause any significant impact. He planned to sell only ten bottles of High-grade Strength Potion daily.
This way, he could earn money, save time, and avoid any danger.
Chen Shu then took Wang Tianba and the others to a regular pharmacy to purchase all the necessary ingredients for the High-grade Strength Potion.
This was mainly to familiarize everyone with the process. In the future, Chen Shu would only need to brew the medicine once a day, and a steady stream of Huaxia currency would flow in each month.
After a full day of work, Wang Tianba and the others had gotten the hang of things.
“Our shop will take some time to open, so everyone can rest for now.”
With Xia Xing Pharmaceutical Company still in operation, he needed to keep a low profile.
As evening fell, Chen Shu returned to school. After a casual meal at the cafeteria, he went back to his dormitory.
“What’s wrong? Don’t you recognize me?”
Xie Sunan and Xu Xingxing both looked over, their gazes extremely strange, as if they wanted to say something.
After a moment, Xie Sunan said, “Chen Pi, you acted without prior approval today. Teacher Shen is a bit angry.”
Chen Shu didn’t care at all and replied, “The class monitor’s affairs, why should a mere homeroom teacher meddle?”
Xu Xingxing chimed in, “Chen Pi, aren’t you afraid at all?”
“Nonsense, as the mighty Nanjiang Bandit, would I be afraid of a mere teacher?”
Chen Shu waved his hand, completely unconcerned.
Xu Xingxing’s mouth twitched, and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes. He said, “Chen Pi, don’t you feel a chill down your spine?”
“Chill?”
Chen Shu, perplexed, touched his head. Indeed, it felt a bit damp.
Did the dorm leak? That’s not right, we’re on the first floor.
Chen Shu frowned and looked up at the ceiling.
In an instant, a ferocious snake head stared at him menacingly. Saliva dripped from its mouth, and a hint of a human-like evil grin appeared on its lips.
“Oh my god!”
Chen Shu’s arrogant expression froze. He almost instantly summoned his Slime.
With incredible speed, he leaped and sat on the Slime’s head, directly covering its nostrils.
“Take off! Take off immediately!”
The Slime’s mouth spewed out a gale, instantly releasing its combined skill.
However, just as it was about to fly off the dormitory balcony, a black and white giant python coiled around it, restraining the Slime in mid-air.
“Boom!”
Chen Shu, along with his contracted spirit, crashed onto the dormitory floor.
“Isn’t this the Nanjiang Bandit?”
Shen Wushuang slowly walked in from outside the dormitory, a faint smile on his lips.
Chen Shu, lying on the ground, was presented with options.
[Option 1: Cry and admit your mistakes. A true man knows when to bend! Reward: Moderate Beast Taming Power]
[Option 2: Shout and accuse: You’re ambushing me, you can’t fight fair, you pathetic weakling! Reward: Death Potion]
[Option 3: Pretend to be seriously injured and take the opportunity to gain sympathy. Reward: Unlock new potion schematic: Leaping Power Potion]
Chen Shu lay on the ground, contemplating, and decided to choose the third option.
Although he wanted to choose the second one, he felt that the reward of the Death Potion was hinting at something…
Chen Shu lay motionless on the ground.
“Hmm? Chen Pi?”
Shen Wushuang frowned and approached Chen Shu.
“This shouldn’t be right. His body is tougher than anyone else’s.”
“Since it’s like this, let’s bury him then.”
Chen Shu’s heart leaped. You’re truly decisive!
The black and white giant python coiled around his body, leaving the dormitory and heading to the back mountain of the school.
Just as the giant python was digging a grave, Chen Shu’s body suddenly twitched.
He slightly opened his eyes, coughing continuously.
“Cough, cough… Teacher, I think I can still be saved…”
Shen Wushuang clasped his arms, smiling faintly. “I don’t want what you think, I want what I think! Today is an auspicious day, you must be buried!”
“Damn it!”
Chen Shu’s mouth twitched. You choose auspicious days even for digging graves and burying people?
“Teacher, I’m fine, really fine…”
Chen Shu struggled to get up. As he spoke, he spat out a large mouthful of blood.
Coincidentally, he had the new blood pack from Wang Tianba, who insisted he try it out, claiming it was highly effective.
“Hah, let’s see if you panic now!”
“Hmm?”
Shen Wushuang’s expression became solemn, and he moved to Chen Shu’s side, sniffing the air.
A smile immediately appeared on his face, and he said, “Dig! Keep digging! You must be buried today!”
Chen Shu was already covered in black lines. You saw through it so quickly? Can you at least respect Wang Tianba’s research results?
[Reward obtained: Leaping Power Potion schematic!]
Although he was seen through immediately, the moment Chen Shu spat blood, it had indeed stirred Shen Wushuang’s sympathy.
“Teacher, I was wrong.”
Chen Shu saw the ever-deepening pit beside him. As the night wind blew, he felt a chill in his heart.
“Damn it, aren’t you a giant python? How are you so good at digging holes?”
Chen Shu secretly sized up Shen Wushuang. You haven’t buried many people before, have you?
Shen Wushuang said with a faint smile, “You know you were wrong? Is this a notification or a discussion?”
“Notification! I said I was wrong, so I am wrong!!”
Chen Shu’s tone was forceful, speaking the most cowardly words with the fiercest tone.
Shen Wushuang asked, “Confess honestly, where did you go today?”
“To see a doctor, I really went to see a doctor.”
“With such a good body, you’re sick? Mentally ill?”
“No, how could I have mental issues? The doctor said my illness is very rare and requires long-term treatment.”
Shen Wushuang’s face showed a hint of interest, and he asked, “Oh? What specific illness is it?”
“Uh… viral side-stitch…”
“Dig! Keep digging!”
Shen Wushuang’s mouth twitched. You really can twist things, coming up with viral side-stitch.