The elder dared not say more. With Shen Tianlong's words, no one in the courtyard would dare to mention the ancient well again in the future.
After leaving the Shen family, dusk had already settled. Lu Fan headed towards the Tianfu Courtyard. As for the Shen family's past, he would not inquire further.
After walking only a few steps, Lu Fan stopped and looked back, "You have quite a bit of nerve. You were so arrogant in the Shen family. Now that the truth is revealed, do you intend to make a move against me?"
"Master Lu, please don't misunderstand!"
Daoist Chen emerged and quickly cupped his fists, "I am completely impressed by your methods today, Master Lu. I wish to take you as my master. I wonder if you would agree!"
"I do not take disciples, nor do I wish to," Lu Fan said indifferently. "You should find someone else."
"The methods Master Lu displayed are likely something I will never learn in this lifetime," Daoist Chen said again. "I have spent most of my life cheating and deceiving, and it is not what I truly desire. I hope Master Lu will grant my request."
"The way you put it, it's as if I forced you to do all those things," Lu Fan said irritably. "If I hadn't stepped in today, your lives would have been in danger."
"I know that very well!" Chen Dekai suddenly knelt down. "It is precisely because of this that I wish to become your disciple, Master Lu!"
Lu Fan paid him no mind and turned to leave. He had no hope for people like him. If he were to learn even a single trick, he might end up harming countless people in the future.
Watching Lu Fan's retreating figure, Chen Dekai showed a hint of helplessness but did not give up.
To achieve success in anything, one must persevere. Lu Fan's refusal to accept him was only for now.
After leaving, Lu Fan arrived at the Tianfu Courtyard. Before entering the villa, he noticed a car parked outside. Although it wasn't a luxury car, he felt he had seen it somewhere before.
Inside the villa, Granny Guihua brought some fruit, "Little Fan has been out all day. He should be back soon. If you're not in a hurry, please wait a little longer!"
"We're not in a hurry, not at all!" Zhao Handong said with a smile. "Thank you for your trouble!"
"It's no trouble at all. I'm an old bone, and I should be moving my muscles and bones," Granny Guihua chuckled. "Who are you to Little Fan? Is there something you need him for?"
"It's about the company," Zhao Handong said with a smile. "It's nothing major."
"Is it the company that Little Fan is partnered with?" Granny Guihua asked.
"Partnered?" Zhao Handong was bewildered, and Bai Xiaosheng beside him was also surprised.
Tai'an Pharmaceutical was originally under Lu Fan's command; there were no partners.
"What, did I say something wrong?" Granny Guihua asked awkwardly. "Did this child lie to me? Is he just an employee of your company?"
"That's not it!" Zhao Handong quickly said with a smile.
Just as he was about to say something, Lu Fan walked in from outside, clearing his throat slightly, "Why are you here?"
"Mr. Lu."
Zhao Handong quickly stood up. He usually called Lu Fan 'Master,' but now he called him 'Mr. Lu,' which felt a bit unaccustomed. However, since Lu Fan didn't wish to be called Master, he could only do so.
"Is there something going on with the company?" Lu Fan asked softly. "Otherwise, why would you be here?"
"There are some company matters that need reporting," Zhao Handong said with a smile. "Do you have time, Mr. Lu?"
"It just so happens that I have nothing else to do. Come to my study," Lu Fan nodded.
Not long after, the two of them arrived at Lu Fan's study. Zhao Handong presented a document, "This is the sales report for the Yangxin Pill. It has already captured the entire Qingzhou market. Sales are extremely strong, and it's likely that the pharmaceutical company under your name will soon dominate the region."
"These sales figures are indeed very good!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "However, the price of the Yangxin Pill is too low. It should at least double in price."
"Mr. Lu, this is not advisable," Zhao Handong quickly said. "While the Yangxin Pill has the best effects, Yang's Pharmaceutical also has similar pills under their name. If we raise the price, it will be very detrimental to the company."
"Don't worry, just do as I say!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "I know what I'm doing. This Yangxin Pill is worth this price."
"Since Mr. Lu has said so, I will make arrangements once I return to the company," Zhao Handong nodded. "After all, the Yangxin Pill has exceptional effects, the likes of which I have never seen before."
"The Yangxin Pill is merely a basic medicinal pill; it's nothing significant," Lu Fan chuckled. "I know too many medicinal formulas. If I were to reveal them all, it's likely that Tai'an Pharmaceutical would soar to the heavens in no time."
Zhao Handong listened enviously from the side, not daring to speak much. He did not doubt Lu Fan's words.
"By the way, are there any places in Qingzhou with clean water?" Lu Fan asked. "I want to refine spiritual liquid to make further plans for the company."
"Refine spiritual liquid?" Zhao Handong was startled. "What is that?"
"Its effects are at least a hundred times better than the Yangxin Pill, but it requires pure and clear water sources to be produced continuously," Lu Fan said calmly. "If the natural conditions are not met, it cannot be refined."
"A hundred times better than the Yangxin Pill?" Zhao Handong swallowed. He already considered the Yangxin Pill to be exceptional. Spiritual liquid being a hundred times more potent was truly terrifying.
"Grand-ancestor, how is this spiritual liquid refined? Is it really that potent?" Bai Xiaosheng asked with a smile. "Can you teach me in advance? I can manage it in the future."
"This is a family secret. If I were to teach it to you and you leaked it, wouldn't that be a great loss?" Lu Fan waved his hand. "So don't even think about it."
"I was just saying. Grand-ancestor, please don't be offended," Bai Xiaosheng scratched his head, looking embarrassed.
"Mr. Lu is looking for clean water sources to refine spiritual liquid. There is such a place in Qingzhou," Zhao Handong said with a smile. "This place is not far from the city center, but it has a clean water source that is continuous. It would be perfect to refine spiritual liquid there."
"What place are you referring to?" Lu Fan asked, confused. He was in urgent need of such a place and could not miss this opportunity. Su Dan Novel Network.
"It's called Tianquan Villa, but this Tianquan Villa has quite a background."
Zhao Handong's expression turned serious. "Under normal circumstances, they will not agree to let go of the villa, even for a higher price."
"What, does this Tianquan Villa have some kind of background?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "There's nothing I want that I cannot obtain!"
"Mr. Lu, you may not know, but Tianquan Villa is not an ordinary force. It seems to be in the hands of a mysterious person. I've heard before that people have tried to purchase Tianquan Villa, but they were repeatedly rejected," Zhao Handong said earnestly.