After leaving Li Deping's house, Lin Xiao Tian went to Bì Shuǐ Lake to check on Huang Mao and the others' work.
Li Er Guai was busy playing poker and couldn't supervise the site, but Huang Mao and the others remained highly motivated. This was thanks to the compensation system Lin Xiao Tian had established. Lin Xiao Tian took ten percent of the actual sales amount for each vehicle as the delivery person's reward. In other words, the more they delivered and the better the sales, the more they would earn. With this system in place, who wouldn't give their all? It was unlike those companies that shouted slogans every day, pushing employees to work overtime to the point of exhaustion, only to receive no money in the end and even have deductions from their monthly salary.
Li Er Niu and the others also knew about the system Lin Xiao Tian had set up, and they worked diligently when fishing. Soon, loads of fish were being sent out from the village entrance. Seeing them work so hard, Lin Xiao Tian felt he was being redundant and decided to head back. He had to supply Solid Yuan Pills to the Fang Group every week, and since he had time now, he could refine more.
Halfway back, a group of young children blocked his way. "Xiao Tian, you saw the boss, why didn't you greet him?" a childish voice called out. The child who spoke was Li Er Mao. When Lin Xiao Tian was still foolish, he often ran around with them, always getting himself covered in dirt, which led to Qin Yu Xiang reprimanding him frequently. "You brat, you're not even fully grown and you dare tell me to call you boss?" "Heh... Xiao Tian, they said you got smarter, and it seems they weren't lying." Li Er Mao chuckled. "Alright, alright... I have something to do today, I can't play around with you." Lin Xiao Tian waved his hand, preparing to leave. "No! You forgot, today is our gathering day. According to the rules, you, as a subordinate, must come." Li Er Mao insisted. "Fine! You brat, calling me a subordinate one after another, do you want me to beat you up?" "Bring it on!" Li Er Mao retorted defiantly. Lin Xiao Tian smiled and moved his hand slightly, making Li Er Mao spin around. "How about that? Still want to try?" Lin Xiao Tian tweaked Li Er Mao's ear. "Ouch, it hurts... Xiao Tian, let go, I surrender, you're the big brother from today onwards, okay?" "Still talking about that?" Lin Xiao Tian tightened his grip. Li Er Mao couldn't bear it and quickly begged for mercy. Lin Xiao Tian didn't bother too much with Li Er Mao, as they were just children. However, as he was about to leave, his gaze fell upon Li Er Mao's straw hat, and his eyes lit up. "Is that Spring Return Grass?" "Er Mao, where did you find this grass?" Lin Xiao Tian asked urgently. The straw hat on Li Er Mao's head was primarily woven from Spring Return Grass. Spring Return Grass has the effect of fading scars and improving complexion and beauty. However, due to its demanding growth environment, it is rarely found on the market and is a rare medicinal herb. "This... I just found it on the mountain," Li Er Mao replied truthfully. "Er Mao, can you help me get some of this grass? Make sure to bring the roots. I'll give you one yuan per stalk, how about that?" "What? One yuan per stalk, you can't go back on your word!" Li Er Mao's eyes lit up. The other children beside him also excitedly gathered around. "As long as you bring the grass back intact, I promise to pay." The children looked at each other, seeing the excitement in each other's eyes. "Okay! You wait, I'll go get it for you right now!" Li Er Mao said, then sprinted towards Black Mountain. Watching Li Er Mao and the other children run off, Lin Xiao Tian was amused and speechless. They were truly children! After sending Li Er Mao away, Lin Xiao Tian returned home and took out the medicinal ingredients, preparing to refine pills. Now that Li Deping's threat was gone, he no longer needed to hide his alchemy. "Xiao Tian, what are you doing?" Qin Yu Xiang, after finishing her chores, squatted curiously beside Lin Xiao Tian and began observing his actions. "Refining pills!" Lin Xiao Tian replied. "Refining pills? You know how to do that?" Qin Yu Xiang asked, slightly surprised. "Uh, do you remember the old man from the traditional Chinese medicine hall who visited last time? He taught me how to refine them." Lin Xiao Tian didn't tell the truth. After all, his sudden acquisition of powerful medical skills was too extraordinary. He was afraid Qin Yu Xiang wouldn't be able to accept it immediately, so he made up an excuse. "Oh." Qin Yu Xiang believed him. "Then what kind of pill are you refining?" "Solid Yuan Pill." "What kind of pill is that?" Qin Yu Xiang looked at Lin Xiao Tian curiously. "Simply put, it's an aphrodisiac." "What? An aphrodisiac?" Upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian's answer, Qin Yu Xiang's face immediately turned red. Isn't an aphrodisiac for... that? The elder from the traditional Chinese medicine hall seemed quite respectable last time, yet he taught Lin Xiao Tian to refine this! However, even though she knew Lin Xiao Tian was refining an aphrodisiac, Qin Yu Xiang was still very supportive, as it was a skill. She even helped out, and while Lin Xiao Tian was engrossed in refining pills, Qin Yu Xiang helped wipe his sweat. Time passed in the refining of pills, and before they knew it, it was noon. Qin Yu Xiang prepared lunch for Lin Xiao Tian and then called him to eat together. Just as they were about to start, a noisy commotion suddenly erupted from outside. Lin Xiao Tian went out to see Pig Brother swaggering towards him. Pig Brother was surrounded by several tattooed underlings, who formed a line behind him. Behind the tattooed underlings, many enthusiastic onlookers from the village had also gathered. "What's going on? These people look tough! They seem to be looking for Lin Xiao Tian. It looks like Lin Xiao Tian is in for bad luck this time." "I heard that the last group who came here, Lin Xiao Tian beat them up. They must be here for revenge this time." "Little Tian, that child is so pitiful!" The villagers chattered amongst themselves, discussing the situation heatedly. Everyone believed that Lin Xiao Tian was doomed this time. Qin Yu Xiang glanced nervously at Pig Brother and his group, then took Lin Xiao Tian's hand. Lin Xiao Tian could feel her fear, but even so, she chose to stand by him. And at that moment, Pig Brother and his group had arrived in front of Lin Xiao Tian. Just as everyone expected a bloody revenge to unfold, Pig Brother's originally stern face suddenly broke into a smile. "Brother Tian! Old Zhu greets you." Pig Brother said with a fawning smile. Behind him, several tattooed underlings followed closely, all bowing in unison towards Lin Xiao Tian. "Good noon, Brother Tian!" Their voices, in unison, came from their mouths. Everyone present was stunned. What's going on? Brother Tian? Are they calling Lin Xiao Tian?