I can identify everything, but the level is increased by one

Wang Hu rubbed his eyes.

Could it be that he had been visiting too many young ladies these past few days and his vision was blurry?

How could it be possible for a mere apothecary's assistant?

He saw the apothecary's assistant stop his movements, approach him with a harmless smile, and bow respectfully, saying: "Su Han greets Guard Wang, how have you been lately?"

Wang Hu was immediately stunned, finding it unbelievable.

He furrowed his brow and sized up Su Han:

"Are you really Su Han, the one from outside the city back then?"

"Guard Wang is jesting, it is indeed me. I wonder what brings you to the medicine garden, do you need me to show you the way?" Su Han replied with a smile.

"Incredible."

Wang Hu clicked his tongue in amazement.

When he first met this kid outside the city, he was nearly frozen and starved to death, as skinny as a rake. How could he be so robust in less than a month?

Even eating meat every meal wouldn't achieve this, right?

"Kid, did you perhaps eat some powerful tonic medicine?" he asked curiously.

"Not at all. I usually eat coarse rice porridge and pickles, but it's much better than what I had in the refugee camp outside the city. Besides, I get to eat pills given by the old apothecary every day," Su Han replied, shaking his head.

I'm afraid he can't escape the influence of Apothecary Li.

He won't be able to turn Li's mansion upside down.

He shook his head, recalling the few movements with the branch earlier. He couldn't help but feel a little regret. He almost thought this kid really knew swordsmanship and was even better than the Second Young Master.

It seems it was just an illusion from his blurry vision.

Then he asked: "What were you doing hiding in the corner, kid? Everyone else is working hard, but you're the only one messing around here. Why are you so idle?"

"It's not that I don't want to work, but processing medicinal materials isn't my responsibility today. I'm in charge of transporting them. If they don't process them well, I can only pile the materials there even if I move them," Su Han spread his hands, indicating his innocence.

During the morning gathering, Zhou Yue saw that he was so robust and directly assigned him physical labor. But this was exactly what he wanted. If he had to process medicinal materials, he probably wouldn't have time to secretly practice his sword.

Currently, the medicine garden has formed a manual assembly line, with each apothecary's assistant responsible for different steps. He was idle because the few assistants in the subsequent steps were too busy.

"Consider yourself passed this time."

Su Han's answer was not bad. He also felt that being a medicine slave was pitiful, and it was reasonable to slack off a bit. He stopped pestering him and instead asked Su Han to lead the way.

"Take me to see Apothecary Li."

"Alright, Guard Wang, please follow me."

Inside the room filled with the fragrance of medicinal pills.

After Apothecary Li heard what the Second Young Master relayed on behalf of Wang Hu, he frowned and said faintly: "I have already said that the pill quotas allocated to each branch are fixed and should not be changed casually."

"However, since the Golden Pavilion is about to open tomorrow, I can understand that kid's anxiety... Very well, I'll temporarily increase his quota by 30% and wish him well on his trip tomorrow."

"Thank you for your understanding, Apothecary Li."

Wang Hu's face lit up with joy, and he quickly expressed his gratitude.

He was already prepared to be rejected by Apothecary Li and scolded by the Second Young Master when he returned. He didn't expect Apothecary Li to be so understanding, saving him from a scolding.

With such a smooth outcome, he might even receive a reward when he returned.

"Hmph, tell that kid to stop asking so many questions when you get back."

"The Tiger Bone Pill is almost successfully refined, and it won't affect the refinement of other pills, so rest assured. These next to it are the newly refined Essence Nurturing Ointment and medicinal bath packs. Take them back with you," he said, pointing to the several large boxes of medicinal materials beside him.

Wang Hu stepped forward and tried to lift a box, finding it quite heavy. He was immediately a little embarrassed. There was no reason for this. Although he wasn't an Entry Realm martial artist, he had been hovering on the edge for a long time.

Could it be that he should reduce his visits to the Brothel of Delight this month?

Why did he feel like his body was getting weaker and weaker...

"With your physique, you're still working as a guard? It's truly embarrassing. Very well, kid, you help him carry some back," Apothecary Li said, looking at Su Han, who was waiting silently on the side, and instructed.

"Yes, Apothecary."

During the process, Wang Hu looked at the large box of medicinal materials in his hands and the two large boxes of medicinal materials in Su Han's hands and fell into deep thought. Did this kid have so much strength?

But it was such a pity.

This kid could develop his body like this in less than a month. If he practiced martial arts, he might really be able to achieve something. In a few decades, he might have a chance to become an Entry Realm martial artist.

But now, as a medicine slave, he has no future.

The medicinal materials were completely moved.

With Su Han's help, Wang Hu didn't expend too much effort and even received a reward from his Second Young Master, putting him in a great mood. He patted Su Han on the shoulder: "You're not bad, kid."

"Guard Wang is too kind."

"But what is this Golden Pavilion?" Su Han pretended to be puzzled and asked curiously.

"What are you asking that for, kid? But it won't hurt to tell you. It's the only special martial arts school in our county. Other schools have students pay them, but this school pays its students."

"More importantly, it's said that this martial arts school has connections to the imperial court. It accepts all Entry Realm martial artists, which is a pity because I've been practicing martial arts for half my life but have never been able to break through, so I can only sigh in vain," Wang Hu replied with emotion.

He had exhausted his family fortune in order to practice martial arts, but he had never been able to break through and become a true martial artist. Later, he had no choice but to sell himself to the Li family, completely losing his original spirit.

I'm afraid he would never be able to become a martial artist in his life.

But on second thought, people are compared to each other.

Even if he was doing badly, he was still better than being a medicine slave, right?

"I see. Thank you for your explanation, Guard Wang," Su Han nodded and bowed respectfully, then continued: "Guard Wang, I have an impolite request next. I don't know if I should say it or not."

Guard Wang narrowed his eyes and said faintly:

"Then you shouldn't... Kid, speak, what help do you need?"

He originally wanted to refuse. He was already being nice by not picking on him for slacking off earlier. How dare he ask him for help? Did he want to be whipped?

But now he saw the shiny silver in Su Han's hand.

Money can move gods.

It can even move gods, let alone a mortal like him?

Su Han hesitated, faltered, and said with embarrassment: "Guard Wang, you also know that since I came here, I haven't been out, so I want to go into the city to get some fresh air and enjoy myself."

Wang Hu said in a deep voice: "Kid, are you thinking of running away?"

"Guard Wang, what are you saying? The end of the year is approaching, and it's freezing. How could I possibly run away? Am I supposed to run back to the refugee camp outside the city? The Li mansion is much better than outside the city," Su Han replied helplessly.

Wang Hu nodded, deeply agreeing: "That's true."

"Although your freedom as apothecary's assistants is quite restricted, there is indeed an opportunity for you to get some fresh air tomorrow."

"The Golden Pavilion is opening tomorrow, and the Second Young Master is going to compete."

"It may require an apothecary's assistant to accompany him."