Chapter 441 - 439: Seems Like Someone’s Here
After thinking it over, Tan Tian gritted his teeth and said, "Chen Tianlong, write down the medicine formula, let’s study it."
"Okay, Master."
When Chen Tianlong heard Tan Tian agree so readily, he was overjoyed. He had been worried that Tan Tian would disagree.
Chen Tianlong didn’t delay any further. After returning to his room, he found some paper and a pen, then listed the medicine formula and even wrote out the detailed ingredients from memory.
Tan Tian watched from the side with wide eyes; this apprentice was just too damn impressive. He could remember this kind of thing. This was a medicine formula. If there was even a slight mistake, the whole formula would be rendered useless and worthless.
At the entrance of the reconstruction area in the Nanhu District, two BMWs stopped and they began to divide up their actions. After a day of searching and locating, they finally found the exact address of Tan Tian’s house.
Altogether, there were ten subordinates, making a total of eleven people including Zhao Zhuo.
"No one is to make a move without my order, is that clear?" Zhao Zhuo instructed.
"Understood."
Everyone said in unison.
"Alright, then let’s begin."
Zhao Zhuo waved his hand, and ten people split up according to the previous arrangements, setting up an ambush near Chen Tianlong’s house.
Before long, Chen Tianlong had finished writing down the details of the medicine formula. After Tan Tian looked it over for a moment, he furrowed his brow; this formula was truly ingenious. He had thought about this before, but he never imagined that using these twenty ingredients could achieve such an effect.
"Chen Tianlong, this formula is really something. Your friend is amazing," Tan Tian couldn’t help but praise.
"Hehe, actually, Master, this formula was originally useless. It only worked after I replaced three ingredients,"
Chen Tianlong didn’t hide anything from his Master.
"What? Are you saying that this formula is actually your research?" Tan Tian finally understood, realizing that this was clearly the result of his apprentice’s research.
"Well... you could say that. But it’s based on someone else’s foundation. If I had to come up with it on my own, I wouldn’t be able to."
Chen Tianlong didn’t want to boast too much, especially in conversation with his Master.
"Alright, Chen Tianlong, your formula has a lot of potential for development. If we want to make the properties stronger and the effects more obvious, we need to replace ten of the ingredients with enhanced versions of similar drugs. As for the proportions, don’t worry. I have a good sense of them."
Tan Tian spoke confidently, having practiced medicine for many years, especially in the area of mixing medicinal herbs, he had a knack for it. After estimating for a while, he knew the dosage.
"Wow, Master is amazing, figuring out the proportions just by looking. Impressive!"
After hearing Tan Tian’s words, Chen Tianlong was full of admiration, proud to be his disciple.
"Haha, you kid, don’t flatter me. As a master, my only strength is my knowledge of pharmacology."
Tan Tian thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, there’s no time to waste, let’s get started, make a few portions, and refine them to test."
"Okay."
Chen Tianlong nodded and began preparing the medicine as his Master instructed.
Of the twenty ingredients, only ten needed replacement. As for the other ten, they remained unchanged. Chen Tianlong prepared these ten himself and left the rest for his father to gather, as the specific amounts weren’t given; he was told to use his judgment.
Within ten minutes, there were enough materials for a new batch, and they started the work using the tools for grinding the medicine. The pharmacy quickly filled with clanking sounds.
Wu Mengting, who was sleeping in the bedroom, suddenly heard the noise from outside and was startled. She rubbed her eyes, ready to get up, get dressed, and go out to see what was happening.
Suddenly, the sound of jingling bells came from outside. Tan Tian furrowed his brow, realizing someone had arrived.
Usually, no one would visit at this time. Visitors would notify in advance, except for Chen Tianlong, who never followed the rules.
And if a patient had an emergency, they could just tap on the window of this small pharmacy; there was no need to come through the front door, intruding into the bell area.
"Master, it seems like someone is here."
"Shhh....."
Tan Tian made a gesture of silence, clearly realizing it too. He thought for a moment and leaned close to Chen Tianlong’s ear, whispering: "When you came here, did you notice anyone following you?"
"Following? Hmm....."
Chen Tianlong hadn’t paid much attention, but when it came to following, he did think of someone—Zhao Zhuo.
Zhao Zhuo had followed him from Beiji Medical Manor and had been lurking in the school, with the intent of monitoring him. If he guessed right, the commotion outside must be caused by Zhao Zhuo’s people.
"Master, those people from the new pharmaceutical company followed me to South Sea City and even arranged for surveillance in the school, but I didn’t expect they would....."
"I see. How strong are they?"
Tan Tian was the type to solve problems rather than lay blame.
"Strength, huh, there’s one named Zhao Zhuo, who seems quite formidable. I couldn’t gain the upper hand when I punched him the other day, and he brought along ten subordinates. Judging by their skills, they seem to be assassins."
When Chen Tianlong said this, he showed no panic, as these people hadn’t yet posed a real threat to his safety.
"Alright, you continue working on the medicine. I’ll go out and take a look."
Tan Tian said nonchalantly.
Chen Tianlong hesitated, about to say something, but saw Tan Tian wave his right hand, appearing unconcerned. Chen Tianlong chuckled bitterly; sometimes, he felt Tan Tian wasn’t an ordinary person. When asked about people’s strengths, Chen Tianlong realized he must be a cultivator.
Around Tan Tian’s house, more than a dozen black-clad assassins lay in ambush, waiting for Zhao Zhuo’s orders.
And seeing the two working on medicines, even though it hadn’t been proven they were developing a new drug, Zhao Zhuo couldn’t let a single possibility pass.
The higher-ups had ordered that if Chen Tianlong was found doing something like this, they could eliminate him to avoid future troubles.
"Cough cough... Excuse me, young man, what is it you’re trying to do at my window?"
Zhao Zhuo was eavesdropping intently when suddenly, a shadow appeared out of nowhere, ghostly like a specter, giving Zhao Zhuo a start.
However, upon hearing the other say it was his house, Zhao Zhuo immediately realized that this must be the owner of the large estate. Zhao Zhuo felt somewhat irked. They were supposed to be highly trained experts, so how had this person noticed them?
"I asked you a question, are you planning to break into my house to steal?"
Tan Tian raised his voice, face becoming more serious.
"Well... Hmph, so what if I am? Don’t be afraid, I’ll tell you, that punk Chen Tianlong has gotten himself into trouble. I’ve heard you discussing the new drug, and he dared to leak the formula. Hmph hmph, I’m afraid your whole family might not survive today."
Suddenly, a menacing glint appeared in Zhao Zhuo’s eyes. Since they were discovered, he decided to finish them off and report back.