I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 89: When a brilliant plan fails, a foolish one follows.

Shang Xiong returned to Qingfeng Baoxing with a dark expression.

As soon as he sat down, Vice President Yi Gong hurriedly came to greet him. He had originally intended to ask how the president's "brilliant plan" was going, but now he realized there was no need to ask.

That grumpy expression.

It must have hit a brick wall or a piece of cotton; no matter how it hit, it didn't work.

Yi Gong is under a lot of pressure right now. Qingfeng Baoxing still has about a dozen "high-level" people who want to receive a share of the company's revenue. The staff also need to be paid, and the guards and assassins need resources. Vice President Yi Gong is responsible for allocating these resources.

But now, they're about to be completely kicked out of the low-level healing medicine market by Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop! If Shang Xiong's "brilliant plan" fails, then only a "foolish plan" remains...

A maidservant handed him a cup, which Shang Xiong drank in one gulp. He then smashed the cup to pieces, the shards nearly splashing onto Yi Gong's face.

"That damn country bumpkin!"

Shang Xiong gritted his teeth. The maid next to him handed him another wine pot, but this time he held back and didn't smash it.

He thought his plan was the best possible one, with 200,000 spirit stones and a yellow-grade sword, but he didn't expect that the owner of the clinic would be so unyielding!

That sarcastic tone, coupled with a stubbornness that wouldn't listen to reason, gave Shang Xiong a headache.

Shang Xiong never expected that a mere mortal would be so indifferent in the face of him, the dignified president!

Isn't that guy surnamed Gu afraid that Qingfeng Baoxing might raze the Gu Family Medical Hall to the ground in a fit of rage? Why shouldn't he be afraid of me?

Shang Xiong became increasingly angry, and could only drink alone in silence.

"President, regarding the Golden Phoenix Pharmacy today..."

Yi Gong tentatively said.

"what happened?"

Shang Xiong glanced at him.

"Today, Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop is still selling two thousand bottles of Golden Spirit Liquid, but the price has changed to one spirit stone per bottle. Compared to yesterday, their profits have more than doubled."

When he said this, Yi Gong's gaze fell on Shang Xiong's face. He knew that the chairman would be even angrier, but he dared not hide it and could only report the truth.

As expected, Shang Xiong clenched his fists instantly, veins popping on his forehead, as if he wanted to devour someone alive!

"Hmph! That Feng Wuxin really knows how to seize this opportunity to make a fortune!" His breathing was heavy and hot, revealing the turbulent emotions within him.

It is foreseeable that a week later, the Golden Spirit Liquid will cost two spirit stones per bottle, and a week after that, it will cost five spirit stones per bottle. Perhaps five spirit stones per bottle will be the final price. However, Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop does not need to worry about not being able to sell it, because in just two days, the reputation of the Golden Spirit Liquid has already been established!

A week later, not only Yunling City, but also cities and towns within a hundred miles will know the name of "Golden Spirit Liquid"!

This is more than just the money earned in Yunling City!

Even further, the Nianling Sect will purchase large quantities and distribute them to its disciples. Once the Nianling Sect pays for this spiritual liquid, it is equivalent to gaining the recognition of a first-class power. At that time, this golden spiritual liquid will quickly spread throughout the entire Kuyun Prefecture!

Every step was meticulously planned!

Originally, this was Shang Xiong's vision for the future of "Qingling Liquid." Unfortunately, the real prize is now out of his reach.

If Feng Wuxin were to monopolize the "Golden Spirit Liquid," all the small merchant guilds, small treasure shops, and even large treasure shops in this region would be impacted!

Of course, the first to die will definitely be the Qingfeng Baoxing branch in Yunling City.

That woman would never sit idly by and ignore the obstacle in front of her; once she had enough power, she would directly remove it.

"President, please calm down," Yi Gong said cautiously.

"I bother!"

Shang Xiong spat viciously at Yi Gong, who was startled and quickly dodged backward.

"You don't know anything!" he roared. "They're practically shitting on our heads right now, and you're telling me to calm down?!" Shang Xiong was truly enraged.

"So, what should we do now?"

Yi Gong asked.

"What should we do? Since he won't listen to reason, let's just wipe out the Gu family's medical clinic!"

Shang Xiong said coldly, enunciating each word clearly, his eyes flashing with a fierce and ruthless light.

"Since we can't get a share of that Golden Spirit Liquid, then we shouldn't let the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop continue to profit from it!"

He no longer cared about reputation or influence. If you can't make money in business, that's the most despicable sin. He even dared to hunt down people from the Golden Phoenix Treasure Company. What's so difficult about killing two country bumpkins?

Although my visit today might arouse Feng Wuxin's vigilance, and she might send experts to guard the Gu family's medical clinic to prevent our cash cow from being cut down, that doesn't matter.

A generous reward will surely attract brave men. If Shang Xiong's own trained assassins can't handle it, then he'll call in even more skilled assassins!

"President, this approach is certainly feasible, but if the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop has already obtained the formula for the 'Golden Spirit Liquid,' then killing the owner of the Gu Family Medical Hall will be of no use."

Yi Gong's concerns are not without merit.

The key lies in the prescription. If Jin Huang Bao Xing has already obtained the prescription, then killing Qin Yi Yao and Gu Heng will not help, but will instead give Jin Huang Bao Xing a pretext for another round of public opinion attacks...

Their situation will only become more difficult.

Therefore, killing them is not enough; we also need to consider that the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop has obtained the prescription, and we need to destroy or steal it.

I understand your thoughts.

Shang Xiong waved his hand.

"We should activate our spies within the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop. Even if they're exposed, we need to find out if they actually obtained the prescription!"

……

That evening, Qin Yiyao returned to the clinic and had dinner with Gu Heng. Gu Heng then said, "The president of Qingfeng Baoxing came to visit today."

"He brought 200,000 spirit stones and a so-called 'precious sword,' saying that he wanted them to sell 'Golden Spirit Liquid' and stop the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop from selling it anymore."

Qin Yiyao raised her eyes and then chuckled softly.

"You definitely didn't agree."

She secretly scoffed, "Two hundred thousand spirit stones plus a sword, and you want the sales rights to this 'Golden Spirit Liquid'?"

This is like giving money to a beggar.

The Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop gave her 300,000 spirit stones in one go, and there would be more profit sharing later. As for the sword?

"My master's 'forging method' is the best in the world!" "Of course I won't agree."

Gu Heng spoke with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

His attitude was terrible, and he was so arrogant. It was already a huge favor to even talk to him.

"Master, is there any more of that medicinal mud?"

Qin Yiyao asked quietly.

She wanted to soak in that medicinal bath several more times, slowly absorbing all the medicinal power into her body and refining it gradually. Moreover, most importantly, she wanted to absorb the dragon energy that would condense in her dantian after the medicinal bath!

With a few more strands, I can practice the Dragon Roar!