A Run on Pills

The same scene happened with the group of boys—except for the oldest. 

Since he had consumed the pills refined with poisonous herbs, he bathed in a pool of dark sweat. When the scalding pain subsided, he felt his Qi rise like a tide through his relaxed meridians to nourish his throbbing muscles. And his dan tian... He rose and stumbled to the bathroom.

"Two pills... I actually broke through!" His pupils constricted as he brought his hand to his warm abdomen.

He wiped himself down quickly and rushed out. "I must tell my friends before that junior disciple runs out of pills. I can't let rival disciples get them!"

Eager to boast about his new realm, he bolted to the bustling noodle shop where he usually had lunch with his friends. 

Unaware of the girl's and boys' quick promotion, Adam shared a well-deserved lunch with Misha in a fancy restaurant after this morning's fruitful sales.