"Mr. Wu, if Young Master Li comes again to buy materials for refining pills, please take good care of him. We are in need of people right now," Du Gu BingLan said.

"Yes, Miss," Mr. Wu replied, and then he left the room.

Li Lin went back to the street selling pills, weapons, and other materials. He looked around and without hesitation, continued to walk into Tianbao Gate. Now, he was considered a VIP here. Li Lin naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to save some gold coins. Moreover, Tianbao Gate also purchased pills.

"Young Master Li, are you here again to buy materials for refining pills?" the two burly men at the entrance greeted Li Lin warmly, having noticed the previous day that Young Master Li knew their Miss.

"Yes, and I also want to sell a pill," Li Lin said.

"This way, Young Master Li," one of the burly men politely led Li Lin to the counter where Mr. Wu was.

"Li Lin, what can I help you with today?" Mr. Wu greeted with a smile.

"I want to sell this ZhongDing Pill and buy some of yesterday's pill materials," Li Lin said, taking out the prepared ZhongDing Pill.

"Ah, ZhongDing Pill," Mr. Wu's eyes brightened as he carefully examined the pill. "Although it's a first-grade pill, the formula is known to few and is almost second-grade in quality. Its effect on enhancing a martial artist's qi is much stronger than other pills. This ZhongDing Pill is well-refined, top-notch. Young Master Li, you are a friend of our Miss, so we'll buy this ZhongDing Pill for fifty gold coins."

"Thank you, Mr. Wu, I feel a bit embarrassed," Li Lin said, thinking to himself that the cost was only fifteen gold coins, but he was selling it for fifty – a huge profit. He wouldn't have to worry about gold coins in the future.

"Since Young Master Li is our VIP, and the ZhongDing Pill is rare, if you have more in the future, please continue to sell them to us. We'll buy them at full price for popularity. It's a good deal," Mr. Wu said.

"No problem, next time I have one, I'll bring it to Tianbao Gate," Li Lin smiled. "Also, please help me buy four portions of yesterday's pill materials."

"Right away, Young Master Li," Mr. Wu said respectfully, then went to prepare.

"Miss, Young Master Li of the Li family came again. He brought a ZhongDing Pill and wants to buy more pill materials, probably for the ZhongDing Pill," Mr. Wu reported to Du Gu BingLan in a room.

"ZhongDing Pill," Du Gu BingLan examined the pill, then handed it to CuiYu. "CuiYu, take a look at this ZhongDing Pill."

"Although it's a first-grade pill, it's close to second-grade. The person who knows the formula for the ZhongDing Pill is definitely not ordinary. It seems Young Master Li has some secrets," the maid named CuiYu said softly.

"Mr. Wu, from now on, Young Master Li of the Li family will be our real VIP. You know what to do. Also, tell him that the Li family will never know about his visits to Tianbao Gate," Du Gu BingLan said.

"I understand, Miss. I'll arrange it right away," Mr. Wu replied, then left to prepare.

In Tianbao Gate, Li Lin observed everything. He noticed that the price tags for first-grade pills were around forty gold coins. He thought to himself that Tianbao Gate wasn't cheating him and seemed to be trying to win him over.

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"Young Master Li, your pill materials are ready, and here are the fifty gold coins," Mr. Wu said after a while, handing over several small bags to Li Lin.

"Let's calculate the cost of these pill materials," Li Lin said, estimating that the materials for four ZhongDing Pills would be around sixty gold coins. With the twenty he already had and the fifty from selling the pill, it should be enough.

"No need to calculate now. Whenever you come to Tianbao Gate for materials, you can pay all at once. It's troublesome to settle accounts each time. Besides, we're waiting for you to bring more ZhongDing Pills," Mr. Wu said with a smile.

"Really? Aren't you afraid I'll default on the payment?" Li Lin said, surprised by Tianbao Gate's kindness.

"You're not that kind of person, Young Master Li," Mr. Wu replied with a smile.

"Alright, thank you then." Li Lin accepted the offer without hesitation.

"Take care, Young Master Li," Mr. Wu said, then whispered with a smile, "Your visits to Tianbao Gate will be kept secret from the Li family. Rest assured."

As Li Lin was about to leave, he was startled by Mr. Wu's words and casually replied, "Then, I'll be leaving. Goodbye."

After leaving Tianbao Gate, Li Lin found a secluded place to store his belongings in his mysterious storage ring, then headed back to the Li family.

On the way, he became more cautious, realizing that if he frequented Tianbao Gate, the Li family might find out. It seemed Tianbao Gate was secretly investigating him.

"Tianbao Gate…" Li Lin murmured to himself, then continued back to the Li family.

As a useless young master, unloved by his grandmother and uncles, Li Lin now found this identity somewhat useful. At least he had food and drink in the Li family and was not micromanaged, making his own affairs much easier.

That night, Li Lin sneaked into the secret room in the firewood shed, where the old servant, Uncle Jiang, was already waiting.

"Uncle Jiang, what are we training today?" Li Lin asked. Uncle Jiang had mentioned that today would start a month of training.

"Simple, training you to take a beating," Uncle Jiang said with a sinister smile.

"What, to take a beating?" Li Lin's face fell, realizing this was not good news.

"Of course, and also training your senses and the five elements within your body. If you can withstand a month, you'll be able to escape with your life even when facing much stronger opponents. Otherwise, your life will be easily lost," Uncle Jiang said seriously.

"Uncle Jiang, don't worry, I can withstand it. Let's begin," Li Lin said, knowing there must be a reason for Uncle Jiang's method. For his future safety, he had to endure this month of training.

"Now, the training is to take a beating. I will attack you with the strength of a first-level warrior. If you can last an hour, you pass," Uncle Jiang said.

"That's unfair, I'm only a third-level martial disciple. How can I stand against a first-level warrior?" Li Lin protested, realizing the huge disparity.

"Fair? When someone wants to kill you and take your life, can you ask for fairness?" Uncle Jiang's expression darkened, and without warning, he attacked Li Lin's left shoulder with a punch.

"I'm not ready yet," Li Lin exclaimed, retreating hastily. Despite being a genuine third-level martial disciple, he was inexperienced in real combat.

"Bang!"

Before Li Lin could finish, Uncle Jiang's palm, like a shadow, struck him relentlessly. In an instant, a huge force hit his shoulder, and he fell to the ground, writhing in pain, feeling as if his bones were falling apart.

"Get up!" Uncle Jiang shouted, showing no mercy. He kicked towards Li Lin, creating a gust of wind, his power not to be underestimated.

"Mommy," Li Lin crawled forward in fear. If the kick hit him, his bones would surely break.

"Bang!" But it was too fast. Before Li Lin could get away, the kick hit his abdomen, flipping him a meter high in the air before he fell to the ground again. Blood surged inside him, and a sweet taste filled his throat.

"Remember, when someone wants your life, they won't talk about fairness or rules, only about taking your life," Uncle Jiang continued to attack with punches, palm strikes, and kicks. The small room left Li Lin with nowhere to hide, and soon his ribs were broken.

After half an hour, Li Lin lay swollen and bruised in the secret room, unable to fight back and completely exhausted.

"Get up. Now is the best time to feel the five elements within your Yin-Yang body. In the future, when you practice other elemental martial techniques, you will achieve twice the results with half the effort," Uncle Jiang said.

Exhausted, Li Lin sat cross-legged and began to feel the five elements within his body, following Uncle Jiang's guidance.