Fantasy: The Clan Chief Lies Down, His House Is Full of Emperors

Manager Liu returned to the Pill and Weapon Sect shop with the expensive pills he had bought. He found a pill appraiser, an elder of the sect with considerable experience.

"Elder Zhang, could you please take a look at this pill?"

Elder Zhang, with his gray hair and vigorous spirit, simply moved his nose and got the result.

"Qi Gathering Pill, Consciousness Condensation Pill, Yuan Enhancement Pill, wait, something's not right, they seem a bit different from the normal ones."

Elder Zhang stood up, took the box containing the pills, and began to examine them carefully.

He was studying it while muttering something to himself.

"It is indeed these three kinds of pills, but it seems that something different has been added, and the refining method has also changed."

"The medicine is more potent and has less erysipelas; this pill is no ordinary medicine."

Elder Zhang suddenly asked excitedly, "Who made this?"

"The Xu family, who recently moved to Lingyue City, sells these three kinds of pills at their shop, Jubaozhai. They should be made by the Xu family's alchemists," Manager Liu replied.

Elder Zhang asked in confusion, "Which Xu family? What level of power?"

He did not recall that there was a large family called the Xu family within the Great Qi Dynasty.

In his view, the family that could possess such an elixir must be extraordinary.

Manager Liu briefly explained the Xu family's situation. After listening, Elder Zhang frowned and paced back and forth in the room with the box in his hand.

"If nothing unexpected happens, these three kinds of pills should be selling very well right now, right?"

Manager Liu nodded. "Supply can't keep up with demand; there are queues every day."

Recalling his experience of buying the pills, he felt a mixture of envy, jealousy, hatred, and anger.

Elder Zhang said in a deep voice, "This Xu family is not simple. It is just a fourth-rate family, yet it can produce three kinds of improved pills at once, and they are all pills in high demand."

"Of course, it's also possible that the pills originated from the Lingyue Sect, but were sold to the outside world through the Xu family."

"No matter what, if this continues, the pill market in the city will eventually fall into their hands, and it may even extend to other cities in the Great Qi Dynasty, which will have a great impact on our pill and weapon sect's shops."

The disciples of the Pill and Weapon Sect are not good at fighting, nor do they like to explore secret realms and ruins. What they are best at is alchemy and weapon crafting, which is also the main source of income for their sect.

If Jubaozhai were to open branches in various cities, it would affect the entire Danqi Sect.

Therefore, this issue must be taken seriously.

Manager Liu's face was gloomy. "Yes, that's what I'm worried about too."

He suddenly lowered his voice and tentatively asked, "Elder, is it possible for us to deduce the formula from this pill, and then..."

There are no patents in this world. If you say you developed this elixir, I can say it's a family heirloom.

Therefore, as long as they can also master the pill formula, there is no need to worry that this matter will affect the Pill and Weapon Sect.

They could even turn the tables and, relying on the large number of alchemists and shops owned by the Pill and Weapon Sect, quickly sell these three kinds of pills to every corner of the Great Qi Dynasty, thereby increasing the Pill and Weapon Sect's income to a new level.

This matter is both a crisis and an opportunity for the Pill and Weapon Sect; it all depends on how they handle it.

Elder Zhang smiled helplessly, "It is true that reverse-engineering pill formulas is possible, but not everyone can do it."

If a Qi Gathering Realm alchemist gives him the recipe for Qi Gathering Pills, he can refine them after studying it for a period of time.

However, it is extremely difficult to deduce the formula and refining method from elixirs.

This places extremely high demands on the alchemist's professional skills.

Let alone Elder Zhang, even the most skilled alchemist elder in their Pill and Weapon Sect wouldn't dare guarantee that he could do it in a short time.

It would take a lot of time and continuous experimentation to achieve this.

By the time they achieve that, Jubaozhai will probably already have branches in their neighboring Da Chu Dynasty.

Therefore, this method is not feasible.

"Elder, I have an idea..." Manager Liu hesitated before speaking.

Elder Zhang looked at him and said, "Tell me about it."

“These three kinds of pills were made by the Xu family’s alchemists. If we bribe one of them, we can easily obtain the pill formulas, right?” Manager Liu said.

Elder Zhang fell into deep thought, pacing back and forth in the room with his head down. After a moment, he suddenly looked up and said seriously.

"This method is feasible, but we must ensure that no potential problems are left behind!"

If it were another force, the Pill and Weapon Sect would have another option.

That is to request cooperation, whereby the other party provides the pill formula, the alchemists of the Pill and Weapon Sect help refine the pills, and the profits from the sale of the pills are split proportionally, so that everyone can make money together.

But if this force is the Lingyue Sect, then it's different.

Cooperation is impossible, and they're definitely going to cause trouble.

Because back then, in a certain ruin, a genius disciple of the Pill and Weapon Sect met Su Xinyan and fell in love with her at first sight, and then began to relentlessly pursue her.

Upon learning this, Su Xin went straight to the Pill and Weapon Sect and broke the leg of this genius disciple.

The two sects almost went to war because of this incident, which also caused a grudge between them, leading to various minor conflicts over the years.

Although the Pill and Weapon Sect is a second-rate force, its strength is far inferior to that of the Spirit Moon Sect.

However, the Danqi Sect excels in alchemy and weapon crafting, has extensive connections in the Great Qi Dynasty, and has always maintained certain cooperation with the Taixu Sect and even the royal family.

Therefore, they are not afraid of the Lingyue Sect, and even occasionally dare to secretly compete with the Lingyue Sect.

This time is no exception.

Manager Liu replied solemnly, "Don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter well. Even if I fail, I will not leave any evidence against me."

When powerful forces clash, they need a legitimate reason to fight, and no one wants to give the other any leverage over them.

Elder Zhang nodded with satisfaction.

"Although you are a bit old, Xiao Liu, your abilities are beyond doubt. If you succeed in this matter, I can ask the sect for pills to help you break through and give you the status of an elder."

Upon hearing this, Manager Liu was immediately thrilled. This meant a simultaneous boost in both power and status; who wouldn't be tempted?

"This disciple will do my utmost to live up to the elder's expectations!!"

Elder Zhang patted him on the shoulder.

"Alright, go ahead. This matter is of great importance and cannot be delayed any longer."

"Understood!" Energetic as ever, Manager Liu rushed out and began to find people to arrange the plan.