At noon, Coral City.

The clouds were overcast, the wind was blowing, and the fallen leaves were flying on the streets. It was another gloomy day without the sun.

The temperature is getting lower and lower, a few autumn rains have fallen, and the whole city has suddenly entered winter. Pedestrians on the street tighten their collars, and homeless people on the street corners huddle together to keep warm.

"Shuashu...shushua..."

At the door of the pharmacy, Su Xia held an old broom and gently swept the fallen leaves at the door into the corner.

A few gentle drops of rain fell, cool as ice, and disappeared into the dust.

Su Xia looked up at the sky, squinting her eyes slightly, feeling that the rain was going to get heavier again, so she put the broom in her hand by the door and started to collect clothes.

Boss Zhao across the street delivered lunch as usual. It was still an exquisite eight dishes and one soup, which was unimaginably luxurious in this era.

Before the small bamboo cage containing the food was opened, the aroma wafted out, like a pair of invisible gentle hands, going back and forth between the breaths, making people salivate.

"Hey, why didn't you see the master today?" Boss Zhao asked as soon as he walked to the door.

"Teacher, something is wrong." Su Xia replied perfunctorily.

"Hey, Master's matter must be a big deal." Boss Zhao still had that familiar business smile on his face.

"Now that you're tired, let's put the food on the table." Su Xia opened the door of the shop for Boss Zhao without comment.

The lights in the shop were dim, and the smell of various medicines and materials was mixed together, like rotten old wood, mixed with a bit of blood, which was hard to describe.

Dad didn't come back all night, and there was no news this morning.

Even the very nervous Hong Bafu realized that something was wrong. He had no intention of refining the potion all morning. He was so distracted that he made more than ten potions to waste.

Lan Bafu was even more impatient. During the morning meal, he kept asking Su Xia endless questions.

He knew very well that Su Xia and his father must be hiding something from the two brothers, and it might be very dangerous, so he didn't want them to know.

From breakfast to now, Lan Bafu has been sitting by the window, looking worriedly at the direction his father left last night.

"Everyone is here to eat!"

Su Xia opened the lid of the small bamboo cage, and the fragrance instantly filled the entire shop.

He put the lid aside, arranged the dishes and chopsticks, glanced at the two listless guys, and said hello.

In the past, it was the father who always invited them to dinner.

Today I became Su Xia.

In the past, when Hong Bafu heard this voice, he would tremble all over, jump out of his seat impatiently with a silly smile on his face, and run to the place where he was eating.

But today, he had a rare loss of appetite and said feebly: "Brother Su, where did the teacher go? It's so dangerous outside now, what should the teacher do if he gets into trouble?"

"I'm not sure. The teacher just said he was going out for a trip and gave me the key."

"Hey, Brother Su, you should have realized something was wrong when you got the key last night." Hong Bafu sighed, "You are still too young. The teacher doesn't necessarily want you to remember to close the door at night when he gives you the key.

Maybe I've entrusted the entire pharmacy to you."

"Yes, that's what I said." Su Xia nodded, "Let's eat first. If the teacher comes back and sees you so hungry, he will definitely scold you again."

"I would like to hear him scold me a few more times..."

Hong Bafu sighed, walked to the dining table and sat down, staring blankly at the table full of food, not even wanting to move his chopsticks.

Lan Bafu also sat over and remained silent.

Both of them were orphans left by a cruel war. Their parents were dead and their relatives were separated. If their father hadn't taken them in, they would have become lonely ghosts in the wilderness.

After so many years in the store, they have regarded their father as a real relative.

Otherwise, with their talents and abilities, they should have left the pharmacy long ago and established their own business elsewhere.

As for the money they owe their father for materials, it actually doesn't matter at all.

As long as the two of them are willing, they can pay back the money soon.

After all, you are a fourth-level pharmacist. You will become someone's guest wherever you go. There are many ways to make money. The pharmacy industry has always been one of the top profit-making industries.

"Oh, why did the teacher leave his cell phone behind?" Hong Bafu still sighed, "If something happens, even if you want to contact us, you can't."

Dad's little arms and legs were as skinny as bamboo poles and could be blown over by a gust of wind.

If something bad happens, how should these disciples deal with it?

After Su Xia's repeated urging, the two finally started to have lunch. The light in the shop was still light yellow, but the atmosphere was not as warm as before, and the two of them ate like chewing wax.

During the meal, Su Xia received a task reminder.

[The mission was abnormally out of control and completed]

[Currently entering the third phase]

[Before the machine army arrived, the resistance members in the joint camp successfully completed their evacuation, preserving their vitality for the future of human resistance]

【It is not shameful to retreat】

[You get the reward "Advanced Pharmacist Experience Book" x1; the fourth-level pharmaceutical formula "Fatal Scream" x1; the fourth-level pharmaceutical formula "Ecstasy Potion"

Shield》x1】

[Rewards have been issued and can be withdrawn at any time]

The joint camp has been withdrawn, and the trip of the Machine Tribe is destined to be in vain.

The richness of the rewards exceeded Su Xia's imagination. After all, this may be one of the easiest tasks he has completed since entering the game.

He didn't go all the way to the southwest mountainous area to alert the joint camp. He just went to Lingdian Tavern to find someone to help, and the mission was completed.

The "Advanced Pharmacist's Experience Book" is similar to the experience pills in other games.

Su Xia had received an ordinary experience book before. After being instilled with the experience of that book, she successfully broke through the barrier and was promoted to a third-level pharmacist. She has not yet fully digested the experience.

During this period of time, he repeatedly created his own formulas and was able to change the original formulas, which was also related to the experience book.

Now that he has reached the critical moment of promotion to the fourth level pharmacist, he does not have his father beside him to provide guidance.

"This book couldn't have come at a better time."

Su Xia didn't use it for the time being, and planned to try it again after eating. She first moved her eyes to the second reward.

[Recipe "Deadly Scream"]

[Type: auxiliary medicine]

[Level: Level 4]

[Description: After use, your shooting accuracy will be greatly improved]

[Note: People with brain diseases should not use it. Pregnant women, children and other people should not use it. There may be a short-term heartbeat acceleration after taking it]

An auxiliary agent, not a poison, but it is also suitable for killers or warriors, and snipers are the most suitable.

After using it, it should be able to increase the headshot rate a lot.

Su Xia continued to look at the next one.

[Recipe "Ecstasy Potion"]

[Type: Poison]

[Level: Level 4]

[Description: After using it on a target, the target will obey your instructions for a short period of time. The specific time depends on the opponent's resistance]

[Note: This potion can be used in conjunction with "mind control" skills for better results]

[Note: Do not use this agent repeatedly on the same target in a short period of time, otherwise it will cause the target to suffer symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, fatigue, etc., and in severe cases, it can lead to cardiac arrest or even death]

"Obedient water?"

Su Xia touched her chin and thought of the various small advertisements posted on the telephone poles in the streets and alleys in the past.

This stuff is also called fairy water, ecstasy water, etc. on the other side of the earth. In the past, you could see advertisements for this type of medicine in many small advertisements, on the backs of magazines on street stalls, on the backs of small cards, etc.

But obviously, the potion that Su Xia can refine from the formula is much more powerful than the obedient water on the earth.

If this potion is obtained by someone with evil intentions, the consequences can be imagined.

Su Xia knew it well.

Most of the poisons in his hands will only be sold to acquaintances, and not to anyone with a slightly shallower relationship.

The pharmacy is not short of money for selling poisons. The bulk of his income comes from healing potions and health-preserving potions. He can also refine these potions, but he doesn't have the bonus of talent.

Su Xia moved her eyes and looked at the next reward.

[Recipe "Instant Elegance"]

[Type: auxiliary medicine]

[Level: Level 4]

[Description: After use, one's own combat effectiveness will be increased by at least 20% in all aspects, and speed, strength, perception, etc. will be greatly improved. It is usually used in difficult situations. The maintenance time is at least twenty minutes. There is a small probability of extending the duration of one's own psychic talent.

time】

[Note: After the effect of the potion ends, you will fall into a certain weak state]

[Note: This potion cannot be reused before the weak state is over. Forcible use will cause irreversible damage to oneself]

【……】

Seeing this effect, Su Xia's heart moved and she recalled the scene of her first battle with Yu Tuo.

At that time, he was being chased so miserably that he could not escape to heaven or earth. He had no choice but to use a potion that could temporarily burst out his fighting power. After paying a heavy price, he escaped from Yu Tuo's hands.

That potion was refined by my father, a fourth-level potion.
To be continued...