Chapter 128 – Beast Tide? What Does It Have to Do With Me?

The next day, after the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The weather had turned slightly cooler, the summer heat having subsided a bit, but a lingering warmth remained in the air.

Inside the rental room, the alchemy bronze furnace roared as the Beast Fire blazed fiercely.

Sizzle—

Steam rose from the edges of the cauldron, emitting sharp whistling sounds.

Qin Yang had risen early, taking advantage of the pre-dawn darkness to specially refine pills. In what seemed like no time, several pills had already been successfully concocted.

“It’s so hot, Master.”

Xiaobai fanned herself with a small fan nearby, her eyes darting restlessly as she gazed at the three Small Jade Bottles on the table. “Can I have one, Master?”

“These aren’t for you. They wouldn’t be effective for someone at the Innate Realm anyway.”

Qin Yang said indifferently as he extinguished the Beast Fire beneath the furnace. He then opened the cauldron and retrieved three perfectly round pills, placing them into the Small Jade Bottles before sealing them with stoppers and noting their corresponding numbers.

These three bottles of pills were to be given to Li Qinghe, Li Zixuan, and Xia He later.

The unusual phenomenon he had observed in the night sky yesterday seemed peculiar. It was better to prepare something for those he cared about as a precaution.

After all, the future was unpredictable, and he couldn’t possibly hover around them like a nanny every day.

Qin Yang stored the three jade bottles and headed out with Xiaobai, making his way toward the Library.

A short while later.

Arriving at the Library, the first person he encountered was Li Qinghe, who was also clocking in at the entrance.

“Good morning, Master.”

Li Qinghe greeted him with a cheerful smile as she approached. “Any news about Grandmaster’s return today?”

“Not yet. The old master is still wandering the world.”

Qin Yang took out a jade bottle and tossed it to her. “I found some time to refine something for you.”

“Huh?”

“Pills? Master, you refined these for me?”

Li Qinghe was taken aback, catching the jade bottle instinctively. She uncorked it and sniffed, a refreshing pill fragrance wafting out.

She looked up at Qin Yang, her expression one of disbelief. “You actually know Alchemy too?”

Judging by the pill fragrance emanating from the jade bottle, its quality had reached the superior grade. Moreover, it was a spiritual medicine that assisted those in the Acquired Realm—something priceless and hard to come by in the outside world.

And yet, Qin Yang had given it to her so casually?

“Just a little.”

Qin Yang assessed Li Qinghe’s cultivation level and advised, “You’re still at the Acquired Realm. This Energy-Nourishing Pill is perfect for you.”

“This…”

Li Qinghe sniffed the pill fragrance at the bottle’s mouth, utterly astonished. “Sword Dao, Formation Dao, Alchemy… Is there anything you can’t do, Master?”

In response.

Qin Yang merely smiled without answering and didn’t linger further. After delivering the pill, he passed through the corridor without delay and found the rest area in Section 1.

At that moment.

Li Zixuan was sitting there, head bowed as she recorded notes on Sword Dao and pondered over some difficult questions. The moment she looked up, her eyes met Qin Yang’s.

“Senior Brother, what brings you here?”

Li Zixuan was pleasantly surprised and quickly rose from her chair. Usually, she was the one seeking out her Senior Brother for guidance or bringing him breakfast.

This was the first time Qin Yang had actively sought her out.

“No need to get up. I’m just here to give you something, then I’ll be on my way.”

Qin Yang gestured for her to sit back down. He then took out a Small Jade Bottle and placed it gently in the center of the table. “You’ve just broken through to the Innate Realm, and your foundation is still unstable. You need some time to regulate your energy. I’ve refined some Spirit-Consolidating Pills for you.”

“Mm, thank you, Senior Brother. I appreciate the trouble.”

Li Zixuan cradled the Small Jade Bottle in her hands, her pupils sparkling with excitement as she held the pills close.She had always been deeply impressed by her Senior Brother’s alchemy skills.

When she broke through previously, it was precisely thanks to his pill that she smoothly crossed the threshold into the Innate Realm in one step.

“Take one of these Spirit-Consolidating Pills every day at midnight. Consider it a return gift for yesterday’s Mid-Autumn mooncakes, Shimei.”

“Mm, I understand, Senior Brother.”

After distributing these two bottles of pills.

Qin Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief and returned to Zone 1 to resume his usual routine of slacking off at work.

As for the last remaining bottle of pills, it was reserved for Xia He’s life preservation.

Thinking of this.

Qin Yang took out his phone and sent a message to Xia He, arranging to meet for lunch.

…………

Time flew by and soon it was noon.

The weather was slightly cool with a rustling autumn breeze. At the outdoor rest area outside the library, Xia He parked his police motorcycle by the roadside, took off his helmet, and arrived at the designated spot on time.

“What’s up, Old Qin? Calling me over in the middle of the day?”

Xin He pulled out a chair and sat across the table, looking suspicious as he said, “Don’t tell me someone’s been bullying you?”

“Nothing like that. I just wanted to give you something.”

Qin Yang handed over the final small jade bottle, smiling as he said, “You’ve probably finished the pills I gave you last time, right? This is a fresh supply for you.”

“Damn, again?”

Xia He looked pleasantly surprised, quickly taking the pills and examining the small jade bottle. “Old Qin, you’re really something! The bottle you gave me last time was absolutely top-notch, the effects were incredible!”

“Glad it helped.”

Qin Yang nodded upon hearing this, then recalled yesterday’s phone call and sighed, “Working overtime during holidays must keep you Police Inspectors pretty busy too.”

“Been swamped lately, Old Qin. The police department has a major operation and is recruiting heavily throughout the city… Speaking of which, want to sign up?”

Xia He twirled the small jade bottle in his hand and remarked, “Just with your alchemy skills alone, you’d definitely be highly valued in the police department… So? Any interest?”

“Join the Star Martial Police Department?”

Hearing this, Qin Yang didn’t even think before shaking his head and waving his hand. “Forget it, find someone else. I’m not really interested anyway.”

The Star Martial Police Department works day and night, plus they have field duties…

How could that compare to the comfort of the library?!

“Alright, if you ever change your mind, let me know.”

Seeing Qin Yang decline, Xia He wasn’t particularly surprised. Instead, he shifted to a warning: “But recently you should be careful too, don’t wander around the outskirts. I heard a Beast Tide is coming.”

“Beast Tide?”

Qin Yang caught the keyword and slightly frowned.

His impression of Beast Tides came only from books.

The last one was the Jianghai City Beast Tide twenty years ago, which required joint suppression by numerous experts.

“Old Qin, don’t spread word about the Beast Tide. This is internal department information.” Xia He whispered: “I’ve only told you, not even my dad…”

The two chatted a while longer.

Qin Yang kept the Beast Tide matter somewhat in mind but didn’t pay it excessive attention.

After all, Beast Tides occurred every twenty years – it was practically routine by now.

The Star Martial Police Department had methods to handle it.

And he was just an ordinary citizen who should focus on living peacefully.

Time passed quickly in conversation, and soon it was time for afternoon work. Xia He stood up and tightened his belt, then suddenly remembered something. Leaning closer, he lowered his voice and said:”Old Qin, your alchemy skills are so impressive now. Could you brew something for me? I have the recipe.”

“What kind of thing?”

Qin Yang asked puzzledly, “It depends.”

“It’s… something that can enhance male vitality. A friend of mine wants it…” Xia He said awkwardly, “Please… Old Qin…”

Before he could finish speaking.

Qin Yang’s face immediately darkened.

“Get lost!”

(End of Chapter)