Return of the Ancient Gods

With a 63-fold financial gap and other things, Chu Nan only has an ancient elixir recipe, so one can imagine how difficult it is to bring down Prince Kang's Mansion.

"Let's stock up on enough spiritual herbs first." After some advice, Chu Nan suddenly realized that he should make arrangements as soon as possible while the initiative was still on his side. He instructed the head of the Wen family:

"Master Wen, I remember that your Wen family is the largest seed supplier in Da Chu, right?"

"No, it's not the Great Chu Dynasty. My Wen family is the largest supplier of spiritual herbs and seeds for the Great Chu Dynasty and Northern Yan." The head of the Wen family corrected proudly. He was quite satisfied with the results he had achieved after decades of hard work. He understood that Chu Nan wanted to start with the spiritual herbs for refining medicine, so he reminded him:

“Doing this can indeed limit the power of Prince Kang’s Mansion, but it requires a lot of money and has limited effects. I’m afraid it will also affect our own actions.

Most importantly, it is impossible for the other party to be out of stock.”

Purple spiritual grass matures every three months, and its supply is much more sufficient and stable than other spiritual materials. According to convention, Kangwang Mansion and others will produce according to market forecasts and replenish it later.

Now that the initiative is on Chu Nan's side, they can naturally guide the other party step by step into the game set up in advance according to their own wishes.

"A pile of sand can make a tower. If we can trick King Kang, why not do something that can help us?"

Chu Nan did not think that such a small move could defeat the opponent, and the main action was not here, but as long as it was beneficial to himself and harmful to the enemy, he would do whatever it took.

"Master Wen, please first purchase a large amount of the existing purple spirit grass, and at the same time instruct your subordinates to focus on cultivating black frost leaf seeds during this period of time."

Xuanshuang Leaf is a very common and low-level spiritual herb, much lower in grade than purple spiritual herb. It has a short growth cycle and matures once a month. It is also known as the "leek among spiritual herbs."

If the black shuang leaves could not be used to make elixirs for summer heat relief and detoxification, then their usefulness would be almost zero, and they would be no different from weeds.

Hearing the word "Xuan Shuang Ye", the head of the Wen family suddenly slapped his thigh, and understood the main ingredients of the new type of nourishing qi pill. He felt that Chu Nan's operation was magical, and patted his chest to guarantee:

"It's a piece of cake, leave it to me!"

Now the situation designed for King Kang has taken shape, but there is a problem facing Chu Nan:

How to cleverly lure King Kang into the trap?

If King Kang doesn't fall for it, then everything will be meaningless, or the effect will be greatly reduced.

"You have someone spread a message saying that you have obtained an ancient recipe for refining a fifth-grade elixir, which is extremely effective and will soon be used to create an innovative recipe." Chen Hezhi made some suggestions. If the conspiracy didn't work, then he could use an open strategy, clearly telling the other party that there was a trap and forcing him to submit. He then added:

“Since it’s so difficult, then you can just find an opportunity to challenge King Kang to a fight and offer him something he can’t refuse.

At other times, this blatant trick would not work on King Kang, but now, it may be effective."

"Okay, I understand, nephew!" Chu Nan nodded, understanding what he meant, and immediately ordered Xia Chan and Qiu Lu to get it done.

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Prince Kang's Mansion,

After a few days, the news that Chu Nan had obtained the ancient elixir recipe finally "unfortunately" reached King Kang's ears, and the Wen family's recent large-scale purchase of purple spiritual grass in the market also aroused the vigilance of some people.

"What do you think?" After reading the letter in his hand, King Kang asked the cloaked man beside him, seeking his opinion. He looked at the other person's airtight attire and said:

"I have said many times that there are only you and me here, and I will never reveal your identity. There is no need to hide it like this."

"It's better to be cautious in everything." The cloaked young man declined and took the letter and read it carefully, frowning.

"Purple Spirit Grass is the main ingredient of the Qi-nourishing Pill. Although it can be used to refine other pills, its own grade determines that it is difficult to be used in high-level pills." The cloaked young man made a well-reasoned analysis, and then changed the subject and said:

"The intelligence said that Chu Nan got a recipe for an ancient fifth-grade elixir. I think the recent purchase of purple spiritual grass is also related to him. His words and deeds are obviously contradictory.

Let’s assume that he really has an ancient elixir recipe, but it’s not a high-level elixir, but a mid-level elixir.”

The young man in the cloak had already guessed the type of pill recipe that Chu Nan had, but he did not reveal this to King Kang, instead letting him figure it out himself.

"As expected of the strongest genius, he is impeccable in every aspect." King Kang praised him, then turned cold and gloomy, sneering. He couldn't believe that the other party would dare to provoke him.

"You're right. It looks like the little wolf is going to do something naughty. He wants to take my source of income and even set up a trap to mislead me? Okay, then let's have a good fight!"

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. The business of elixirs is of great importance, so be careful in everything you do." The young man in the cloak kindly reminded him that he was valued by King Kang because of his sharpness and thoughtfulness. He has been King Kang's most trusted confidant for many years.

"Your Majesty, you are sure to win when it comes to high-level elixirs. The other party will definitely not be able to make any waves. But now his goal is to get mid-level elixirs, so the possibilities are varied."

"That makes sense. I have to say that the little wolf has a sharp eye and has chosen the right direction. We really can't underestimate him." King Kang couldn't help but praise Chu Nan.

The higher the grade of the elixir, the greater the profit, but the largest consumer group in the Great Chu Dynasty is still in the mid-level elixir segment. Even he cannot completely control this segment as there are many variables.

Even so, King Kang did not think that Chu Nan could shake his position with just a pill recipe, and smiled confidently:

"Qi-nourishing pills? You want to cut off our medicinal materials and leave us with nothing to eat? Then let me see how big your appetite is."

King Kang checked the accounts, and there was a whirring sound of flipping pages. Finally, he slammed the book shut and pressed it on the table, cursing:

"What the hell, how come the price of Purple Spirit Grass has skyrocketed by 30%?

Moreover, the stock in your house is only enough for one month. How do you manage it?

How could that little wolf cub transfer so much funds? "

Mr. Account Book was frightened. He had clearly followed all the rules and had not received any new instructions. However, he still knelt down in fear and kowtowed to admit his mistake. He said:

“Someone has been buying up purple spirit grass in large quantities recently, and many people have driven up the price of purple spirit grass.

It was my negligence that I am only reporting this to you now..."

"It's the Wen family! The only family that has the strength and is willing to help Chu Nan is the Wen family, the richest family in Beijing." The cloaked young man was quick-witted and reacted immediately to remind him. He paid close attention to Chu Nan's every move and was well aware of the information.

"How dare you! The Wen family is just a small family. It's as easy for me to deal with you as it is to crush an ant." King Kang was furious and smashed the table. The more he looked at the account book, the angrier he became. He hit the account book with his backhand and blew it up.

"You noisy piece of trash, you can't even handle such a small matter, what use is there for me to keep you?"

King Kang ordered his subordinates to purchase purple spiritual grass in large quantities. Chu Nan's disturbance caused him to lose a lot of profits, and his resentment increased.

"I believe that it won't be long before Chu Nan will challenge you, Your Highness, in various ways." said the young man in the cloak, and began to think about it in his mind.

"Well, let's see what tricks the little wolf cub is going to play!" King Kang laughed loudly, looking like he was sure of victory. Since he already knew Chu Nan's intention, he could just sit back and watch him perform.

"You want to set up a trap to harm me, let's see who falls into it in the end."

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