"My son speaks the truth. If you wish to associate with us, you can speak directly with Zhou Xuan. Our Fang family welcomes you!"
"There are only two hundred pills. Guards, bring them up for everyone to see!"
A servant immediately stepped forward, carrying a golden tray. On it were over a dozen identical bottles, still emanating a faint, cold glow.
"First come, first served. Those who are interested can collect them from our Fang family after today!"
Elder Fang's words immediately dispelled everyone's intentions, and they dared not harbor any further schemes.
"Alright, our Fang family requests Mr. Zhou Xuan to offer blessings to our elder's birthday."
Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Elder Fang then turned to Zhou Xuan and smiled.
Zhou Xuan stood up, cupped his hands towards Elder Fang, and smiled, "I wish Elder Fang longevity like the Southern Mountain and fortune as vast as the Eastern Sea. May you have countless days like today."
"Hahaha, you are thoughtful. I greatly appreciate your grand gift. The Baili family is indeed impressive! If you ever need anything in the future, do not hesitate to ask. Your affairs will be our Fang family's affairs!"
Baili Yuntian and the others were so ecstatic they almost fainted.
They never expected their master to be so formidable, achieving so much with a single move!
With Elder Fang's words, establishing a foothold in Shangjing would be as easy as pie.
"Zhou Xuan, come with me. I have some matters I wish to discuss with you."
After speaking, Elder Fang turned and walked towards the outer hall.
Zhou Xuan quickly followed.
The two arrived in the courtyard outside the main hall. Zhou Xuan looked up at the vast, azure sky and breathed in the fresh air, immediately feeling his chest open up. He couldn't help but sigh, "This place is truly beautiful."
Elder Fang chuckled and said, "How about it, Young Master Zhou? Are you interested in staying here to enjoy a few days? If you are willing, I can arrange a separate residence for you. You needn't worry about anything."
"This... I'm afraid that won't do."
Zhou Xuan said with a wry smile.
The Fang family was such a large enterprise. If he were to stay here, it would likely cause a stir, and there would undoubtedly be endless trouble.
Furthermore, he had his own matters to attend to; how could he possibly stay here?
"What's the harm? You can stay with peace of mind. The Fang family's assets also belong to my son, Fang Linfan. You are friends, and also our great benefactors. You can help manage things here. As for your little girlfriend, I see you are reluctant to be apart. I guarantee this is the safest place in Shangjing."
Elder Fang said with a faint smile.
"This..."
Zhou Xuan looked at Elder Fang with some surprise.
He never imagined that his actions would lead to such a rapid advancement in his relationship with the Fang family, now earning the sincerity of the Fang family's patriarch.
Thinking this, Zhou Xuan was satisfied.
He had intended for the Baili family to have a stable backing in Shangjing to grow stronger, with himself as the power behind the scenes.
Now that the relationship was so solid, he could finally relax.
"Then I respectfully accept your offer."
After all, the Qin family would sooner or later come looking for him, and the other four families would not remain idle. Even for the sake of the Ning Shen Pills, they would not give up.
He could only say that Old Master Fang was a cunning old fox, having thoroughly understood the thoughts of these people and having already considered things for him.
He could only wait for news from the Fang family, it was truly infuriating!
"That's right, but his luck is truly incredible!"
"Isn't this kid just relying on the Baili family? How can he possess such skill? If the Baili family had such an expert, why would they still be obscure now?"
"It seems we need to investigate further."
The Qin Family.
Old Master Qin slammed his hand on the table in anger.
"Hmph, I refuse to believe that the entire Hua family cannot find such a doctor to treat you!"
Qin Qingya was utterly helpless, her face flushed with embarrassment.
When she returned home earlier, she was immediately reprimanded by her grandfather, who had returned from the Fang family without achieving anything.
The Qin family had gained nothing from this affair and had lost considerable face.
Third Young Master Qin, the smiling tiger Qin Chao, frowned and said, "Grandfather, we have invited countless physicians before, but none could completely cure it. We later thought of finding the divine doctor who treated Elder Fang, but unexpectedly, it was Zhou Xuan. Now that he is with the Fang family, I'm afraid he won't come to treat Sister Qingya."
"Don't worry, with me here, he won't dare not to treat you."
Zhou Xuan settled comfortably into the Fang family's villa, while those who desired the medicine were in a frenzy.
Meanwhile, Zhou Xuan's name spread throughout the major families of Shangjing. The Medicine King Hall, in particular, was filled with hatred and gritted their teeth.
It was because with the appearance of Zhou Xuan's pills, the Ju Yuan Pills and other products previously released by the Medicine King Hall became unsellable!
Even their long-term customers from the four great families canceled their orders, all eagerly waiting for the Fang family to spare some life-saving pills.
"Damn him, I'll tear him to pieces and skin him alive!"
"The name of Medicine King Hall must be changed!"
"That's right, we need to change it!"
"Exactly, this Medicine King Hall is far inferior to Zhou Xuan. After all, Elder Fang wasn't well treated in Shangjing."
"What you say makes sense. The Medicine King Hall is truly declining. How dare they still use that name?"
"If you ask me, Zhou Xuan should be called Divine Doctor Medicine King."
"Hmph, the name Medicine King Hall can be given to others, but absolutely not to him!"
The members of the Medicine King Hall heard these rumors and became even more enraged.
"Medicine King Hall will not change its name; it will remain Medicine King Hall!"
Some people in the Medicine King Hall roared.
"Then it shall be Medicine King Hall! I swear to preserve this name, and one day I will have a confrontation with this fellow!" The mastermind behind the Medicine King Hall vowed in secret, his anger evident.
These were all members of the Medicine King Hall, filled with resentment towards Zhou Xuan.
Having stayed in the Medicine King Hall for so long, they had gradually grown accustomed to it. The Medicine King Hall was their root; when the Medicine King Hall suffered, all its members suffered along with it.
And these people gradually realized one thing: only by killing or defeating Zhou Xuan might they be able to live better lives!
Zhou Xuan stayed at the Fang family's villa for three days. During this period, the threshold of the Fang family was almost worn down.
The Fang family put on a grand show, but the medicine remained firmly held, not a single pill released.
This was no longer something Zhou Xuan could control.
Although it pained him to part with the goods, he was satisfied to have exchanged them for so many benefits.
"Master! Bad news, the Qin family, the Qin family must be retaliating against us! All our businesses in Shangjing have been sealed overnight!"
"At least five early-stage Creation Realm experts are leading men in black to surround our manor!"
"Three days ago, Young Master Baili Lie was already severely injured!"
Zhou Xuan was reading a book in his room when the door was kicked open.
A young man in green clothes rushed in in a panic, knelt on the ground, his face filled with terror.
It was a subordinate sent by Baili Lie.
The man was covered in blood, indicating that the Baili Manor must have encountered trouble.
Zhou Xuan saw the man and a hint of displeasure appeared in his eyes.
He had just settled into the Fang family, and the Qin family couldn't wait any longer?