Low Hill Courtyard.
Chen Mu's face showed deep pain as he rubbed the Calming Pills.
It was said to be adulterated medicine, but in actuality, he had used the 1.0 version of the Calming Pills.
The difference lay in his use of the main component of Mesmerizing Divine Smoke to replace the Guanqie Night Grass, which saved him a considerable amount of money.
"In the end, I was still changed by this damned world."
But to advance further, he needed more White Jade Coins.
"Besides, I just used the slightly weaker 1.0 version."
"Shang Huan, that fatso, is even worse. He wants to use incense that smells the same but has absolutely no effect as a substitute."
"At least I still have a conscience."
"Hmm... so I can't be considered a black-hearted merchant, at most a gray-hearted one."
With that thought, Chen Mu felt instantly better.
"Using too much Guanqie Night Grass might even lead to drug resistance."
