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Next, the Lin Residence began to consolidate its power.
Even the Precious Pharmacy was only open for half a day, closing its doors early.
Not to mention the herbalists and guardian house servants, who did not wander the streets unless necessary.
Moreover, some of the hands who were out of town did not return to the city but instead settled in the villages far and wide.
Zhou Ping'an himself, however, acted as if nothing had happened, spending his days swallowing Vigor Blood Pills and Life Essence Pills.
He was diligently transforming his own Qi-Blood.
Or "crossing blades" with Lin Huaiyu to hone his Wave Subduing Blade Force.
In his free time, he told stories to Xiao Jiu'er, and occasionally he would go out to the streets to buy the little one toys and sugar figures.
After several days of cultivation, Zhou Ping'an found that his Blood Origin Power had indeed become more substantial.
Deep within his marrow, there were minute changes occurring day by day...
