The Interdimensional Reseller – CH199

Chapter 199: The Effect of the Bone Strengthening Elixir

The earthquake in the capital caused major upheaval in the elite circles. News of Chu Feng taking over Rongtian Tower quickly spread among the aristocrats. Zhuang Zhenhua’s face darkened as he said, “Chu Feng is actually an ability-user.”

Zhuang Zhenhua had suspected Chu Feng was an ability-user before, but his son had said the National Bureau of Paranormal Abilities hadn’t detected any supernatural fluctuations from him, so he dismissed the idea. Now that Chu Feng’s ability was confirmed, Zhuang Zhenhua felt a pang of jealousy.

No one in the Zhuang family had awakened an ability, yet this outsider, Chu Feng, had. And not just any ability — a powerful one.

It was said that the awakening of abilities could be linked to one’s past experiences. Maybe it was because of the incident of the baby switch back then that Chu Feng awakened now. If so, Chu Feng had truly benefited.

“Did the National Bureau of Paranormal Abilities hide Chu Feng’s ability?” Zhuang Zhenhua asked.

Zhuang Zhiyuan shook his head. “No, things are chaotic over there. It seems the detection equipment failed to pick it up.”

Zhuang Zhenhua scowled. “How could something like that happen?”

The energy detectors were developed at great expense by the Bureau. Somehow, Chu Feng had even managed to fool Shen Yutong.

“Zhuang Feixue really is lucky!” If Chu Feng had arrived a little later, Zhuang Feixue and the film crew would have been eaten by wolves.

If Zhuang Feixue had really been eaten, it would’ve caused a huge stir. Before heading to the inner city, Chu Feng had apparently gone to Yangfan Group first. He left there less than ten minutes before appearing in the inner city — quite a distance apart. Even in good road conditions, it should’ve taken over an hour by car.

Now, in the main city, many roads had collapsed, and detours were everywhere. The inner city had even sprouted a mountain out of nowhere — it was impossible to drive there. Chu Feng must’ve teleported.

“Chu Feng seems to have teleportation ability,” Zhuang Zhiyuan said.

Zhuang Zhenhua nodded. “It seems so.”

He had always thought it strange. Chu Feng lived in a small town several dozen hours’ drive from the capital, yet never took flights or trains. He claimed to travel by car, but no taxi records could ever be found. Once or twice was fine, but every time? It was suspicious. Now they understood how he traveled — no wonder they could never trace his movements.

“Chu Feng has apparently taken over Rongtian Tower.”

Zhuang Zhiyuan took a deep breath. “I’ve heard.”

The transaction over Rongtian Tower had already spread. Chu Feng had offered many potions and elixirs to secure the building. It was still a building in the capital — even in these chaotic times with economic uncertainty, it was still prime real estate. And just like that, Chu Feng got it.

Zhuang Zhenhua frowned in confusion. “Why is he suddenly interested in a building? Planning to open a company?”

Zhuang Zhiyuan nodded. “Looks like it. He seems to be recruiting.”

Chu Feng’s recruitment standards seemed quite high — prioritizing experts and ability-users. Word was, many ability-users were very tempted.

After all, ever since ability-users appeared, many corporations had tried to recruit them — but at most one or two at a time. Chu Feng seemed to be aiming for an entire team.

“How’s your brother?” Zhuang Zhenhua asked.

“He’s in the hospital.” During the earthquake, Zhuang Zhiming’s legs were injured and he was hospitalized. His injuries were serious and might require amputation.

“Did you get in touch with the ability-user who can transfer wounds?” Zhuang Zhenhua asked.

Zhuang Zhiyuan shook his head. “That person is currently with the military. Many important people are waiting for treatment.”

His brother’s injuries weren’t life-threatening. With so many big names hurt in the quake, he probably wouldn’t make the priority list anytime soon.

Zhuang Zhenhua frowned. “Maybe Chu Feng has some usable medicine.”

Since Chu Feng could produce miraculous items like the Longevity Elixir and Beauty Elixir, he might also have some healing elixirs. Unfortunately, they weren’t on good terms with Chu Feng, so he might not be willing to help…

*

At the Zhuang household.

“Chu Feng renamed the building to Crescent Tower? Why such a strange name?” Father Zhuang said with confusion.

Zhuang Cheng rested his chin in his hand. “Yeah, kind of weird.”

“Crescent Tower” didn’t sound impressive at all. If Second Brother was starting a company, he should’ve gone with a more imposing name — something like “Sun Corp,” “Wu Tian Group,” or “Heaven and Earth Enterprises.” Something bold and mighty — something that screams domination.

“Second Brother said it’s because Chu Feng comes from a village called Crescent Moon, so he named the business Crescent Moon Trading Company.”

Zhuang Feixue smiled and said, “Chu Feng and Illya really have a great relationship!”

Zhuang Cheng nodded. “They do. By the way, sis, are you planning to join Chu Feng’s company?”

Zhuang Feixue nodded. “Yes.”

She had already planned to retire from the entertainment industry, and after nearly being eaten by a beast this time, her resolve to leave showbiz was only strengthened.

With the world descending into chaos, aligning with a capable ability-user wasn’t a bad choice.

Chu Feng might be powerful, but he lacked foundation and connections—something she could help with. Zhuang Cheng blinked and said, “In that case, I want to join Second Brother’s company too. But with his awful personality, he might not even want me!”

Zhuang Zhenyang, listening nearby, was speechless. The recent earthquake had severely impacted the Zhuang family’s buildings, restaurants, and factories. The Zhuang family itself was teetering on the edge—and yet his own children were thinking only about joining Chu Feng.

But honestly, siding with Chu Feng did seem like the most promising future now. Real estate was risky these days, while business related to ability-users was much more stable.

Seeing the siblings chatting away without acknowledging him, Zhuang Zhenyang stood up with a hint of loneliness and decided to check in at the company…

*

At the same time, Su Manqing was at home receiving a visit from Su Yuexin.

“Sis, is your relationship with your second son not that good?” Su Yuexin asked.

Su Manqing sighed. “Probably not.”

Zhuang Zhenyang had returned two days ago in a strange mood. After repeated questioning, he told her what Chu Feng had said. She hadn’t expected her son to see the Zhuang family that way. It hurt.

Su Yuexin shook her head. “I don’t get it—Chu Feng is your biological son!”

Su Manqing lowered her head, unsure how to respond.

After the truth about the babies being switched came out, she was eager to learn about her biological son.

When she found out he was just a courier and hadn’t even attended university, she was disappointed. Then she heard he was gay, which upset her even more. During that time, her wealthy social circle constantly mocked her for having such a son, and Su Manqing suffered a lot of ridicule.

In contrast, her adoptive daughter was refined and capable.

Eventually, the mockery made her think it might’ve been better if the truth had never been revealed, and things had just stayed muddled as they were. Since Chu Feng didn’t seem eager to return to the Zhuang family, she let it be.

But now, everything seemed reversed. Chu Feng had risen to fame—his elixirs, body-enhancing fluids, jade, and powerful abilities caused a stir every time he appeared in elite circles.

Many in the business world praised Chu Feng and sought connections with him—but he didn’t seem to need her as his mother.

Recently, more and more people asked why she left such an outstanding son out in the cold while doting on an adopted daughter. Su Manqing had no response.

“I think Chu Feng really resents the Zhuang family,” Su Yuexin said, feeling like she herself had been dragged into this by Zhuang Zhenyang and Su Manqing. “They treated him like nothing, and now he treats them like strangers.”

Su Manqing took a deep breath. “Chu Feng treats Feixue well, though… Speaking of which, Feixue isn’t that young anymore. What are your thoughts?”

Su Yuexin asked.

Su Manqing frowned. “Lately, there’s been no shortage of suitors.”

Before, Feixue was quite popular, and marriage proposals came frequently. She wasn’t as favored as Feixu, and many wealthy families didn’t consider stars to be suitable wives. But things had changed. Lately, the number of people proposing to Feixue had nearly overwhelmed their door.

However, Feixue herself wasn’t in a hurry. She felt many of them had ulterior motives and turned them all down.

*

As Zhuang Feixue was chatting with Zhuang Cheng, her phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID and answered. After hearing the person on the other end, she looked surprised.

“What’s up, sis?” Zhuang Cheng asked.

Zhuang Feixue looked at him and said, “It was a call from Madam Lin. She said the Bone Strengthening Elixir seems to have a bone regeneration effect and could treat comminuted fractures. She wants to contact Chu Feng, but his phone isn’t connecting.”

Zhuang Cheng was puzzled. “Bone Strengthening Elixir can treat comminuted fractures? That’s insane. How can it have such an effect?”

Zhuang Feixue nodded. “Right? If that’s true, the alchemist behind Chu Feng is really something.”

Zhuang Cheng added, “If that’s the case, why didn’t people snap it up earlier? Not many picked that elixir during the last trade. If Second Brother had said it was this powerful, it would’ve sold out instantly—especially with how many people got injured during the quake.”

Zhuang Feixue thought for a moment. “Maybe Chu Feng didn’t know either.”

Zhuang Cheng blinked. “If that’s true, then a lot of people had no idea what they were missing when picking elixirs!”

Back then, not many chose the Bone Strengthening Elixir—most people preferred the Beauty Elixir.

Even though the Beauty Elixir didn’t enhance combat power, what woman doesn’t want to look better? With the growing number of female ability-users, the Beauty Elixir might’ve been even more appealing than the much pricier body-enhancing solution.

When Chu Feng received the call from Zhuang Feixue, he was surprised too.

“The Bone Strengthening Elixir is that effective? The Shaman only said it strengthens bones, nothing too major. He was being way too modest.”

Illya thought for a moment and said, “Maybe even the Shaman didn’t expect this. The elixir’s effect is closely tied to bone materials. It uses white snake bones, and the Shaman’s powers have increased recently. These two factors combined might’ve caused the elixir’s efficacy to evolve.”

Chu Feng nodded and said, “After all, it’s a snake that has lived for hundreds of years!” Maybe it had even turned into a demon—having some unusual powers wouldn’t be strange.

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