Chapter 1795 - 1798: Medicine King Inn Banquet
Chapter 1795 - 1798: Medicine King Inn Banquet
"Lin Fenghang... Chu Xiaotian? Just tell them, if they want to be with Qin Yurou, it's not hard, they just need to marry into Medicine King Valley." In the study behind the Medicine King Inn, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley said calmly. The Third Elder smiled upon hearing this and turned to leave the room.After he left, the Great Elder of Medicine King Valley frowned slightly and said, "Sect Leader, your response seems a bit hasty. After all, the young lady has her heart set on that Shen Qiang, and, from the current situation, Shen Qiang's Elixir Pills, whether in technique, formula, quality, or efficacy, are top-notch. If they..."
"They won't agree to marry into Medicine King Valley." The Valley Master, with a book in hand, calmly raised an eyebrow and said, "Their proposal is merely because they feel they've achieved something now and want to try their luck. If it works out, great, if not, there's no real loss. If they were really asked to marry in and give up everything they have now, they definitely wouldn't agree."
The Great Elder was momentarily stunned upon hearing this and then hesitantly said, "That Shen Qiang though..."
"He's exempt." The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley calmly raised an eyebrow, set down the book in his hand, and said, "I've actually been pondering over Yurou and his matter lately. After all, they're mutually affectionate, and I shouldn't stand in the way."
Hearing this, the Great Elder hesitantly said, "Sect Leader, I'm a bit confused. Previously, you said that Shen Qiang must make a stunning impression..."
"Perhaps my expectations for him were too high." The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley sighed, "There's no denying that Shen Qiang is a genius, and his Elixir Pill should be very strong, treating cancer, which is a worldwide challenge."
"His Elixir Pill's ability to treat cancer is a miracle in itself, and even I have to admire him. But the critical issue is that the outstanding Elixir Pills selected in previous Elixir Assemblies are evaluated not only on efficacy but also on the difficulty of refinement and the potential for widespread use."
"We also need to consider who the Elixir Pill is intended for, who can afford it. Our Medicine King Valley has been researching tumors for over a century, having tried almost all herbs without finding a specific cure. So, Shen Qiang's Pill may be difficult to mass-produce."
"Therefore, I think I might have been too stringent, wanting to make a stunning impression at the Elixir Assembly. For Shen Qiang's Elixir Pill, without exaggerated efficacy, it should at least have an annual production of over thirty to have hope."
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley sighed, "So, as long as his Elixir Pill is effective, that's enough. I won't stand in Yurou's way, but I'm a bit worried that Shen Qiang might be too proud, so you should be aware of this matter, and there's no need to give him any preferential treatment."
Upon hearing this, the Great Elder hesitated slightly, "He's not here yet, and although the Thirty-two Skillful Hands have some conflicts among them, ever since you announced that Shen Qiang got the qualification to come here, they've banded together, speaking quite a bit against Shen Qiang. Do you think we should hint at something?"
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley chuckled, "Hint at what? Telling them that Shen Qiang is my daughter's beloved, so they can't speak against him? Even if they give face, it's to Medicine King Valley, so let's not mention this matter. A man's reputation is earned by himself; if Shen Qiang is a dragon, he will laugh proudly through the skies, and if he's a worm, then he deserves to be stepped on."
The Great Elder laughed slightly and said, "Shen Qiang and the other guests haven't arrived yet. Then for tonight's banquet..."
"Start on time." The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley said coldly, "Medicine King Valley won't offer any special privileges. If Shen Qiang can't make it, then he'll just have to eat cold leftovers."
The Great Elder smiled slightly and said, "Alright, Sect Leader, I understand."
"Mm, you may leave now."
Upon hearing this, the Great Elder turned and left the study.
After everyone had left cleanly, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley set down the book in his hand, frowned, stood by the window, and mumbled, "A daughter who's grown up can't be kept, and holding on would only create resentment, but Shen Qiang, perhaps he's too focused on this year's Elixir Assembly. Using Heavenly Treasures to refine a cancer-treating Elixir Pill, although strong, if it can't be mass-produced, he might not even pass the first round of selection."
On the plane.
Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu happened to be holding a notebook, saying, "Cheng Xinyi and Wanxin Hesheng are both very interested in your new Elixir Pill, but they suggest you change the name. Furthermore, they also want to ask how much you can deliver of this Elixir Pill after the Elixir Assembly ends?"
"As long as time and energy allow, there will be as much as needed. In my Storage Ring, there are still five thousand pills; I just worry they won't be able to handle it." Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow with indifference.
Ke Bizhu's beautiful eyes sparkled, saying, "Perfect, but in the Cultivation World, Elixir Pills have always been rare and precious, so when dealing with outsiders, you shouldn't say how much you can provide."
Shen Qiang, helpless, sighed, "Alright, housekeeper, you research it, I'll take a nap, wake me up when we arrive."
Ke Bizhu laughed and then also put away her notebook.
The time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was early evening.
At a table in the corner of the Medicine King Inn, the mixed-blood beauty Nalan Tianyu in a snow-white military uniform, her beautiful eyes fixed firmly on the inn's entrance, was secretly in a daze. Beside her, a twin-tailed girl was eagerly glancing around, exclaiming excitedly.
"This year's Elixir Assembly is so lively; so many people have come, not just lots of Alchemists, but people from major Sects in the Cultivation World too. There are so many handsome guys, even Zhuo Richeng and Ling Zhengyang from the Cultivation Five Tigers are here, and that Lin Fenghang is so dashing."
The twin-tailed girl chattered on, but at this moment, Nalan Tianyu showed no interest in her words, and instead, her eyes seemed to carry a hint of worry.
"Director! Are you even listening to me?" The twin-tailed girl noticed Nalan Tianyu was lost in thought and asked discontentedly.
Nalan Tianyu was taken aback for a moment, then oh one, said, "What did you say?"
The twin-tailed girl sighed and then said, "You could pretend I didn't say anything, but this Shen Qiang is really too much. At this time, he's still not here, I don't know what he's thinking. For such a big event, shouldn't he have arrived a few days early? We've waited here for him for a week, and still, there's no sign of him."
"Shen Qiang is very busy, unlike you, with nothing to do all day long." The mixed-race beauty Nalan Tianyu said, "Besides, he said he'd come today."
"But now the banquet is about to start, and he's still not here. If he arrives after it begins, won't he have to eat leftovers?" The twin-tailed girl complained.
Nalan Tianyu, feeling helpless, was about to speak.
At this moment, a bald Great Sea Demon walked over to their table with a smile.
Tap.
A beautifully packaged chocolate was placed in front of Nalan Tianyu. Then the Great Sea Demon smiled at the amazed Nalan Tianyu and said, "For you, and I'd like to think you wouldn't refuse me sitting with you, right?"
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