Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 340: Chapter 340: All Pill Kings Gather Together

All eyes fell expectantly on Liang Xiong. Since he had brought up the matter, it was surely not just to announce that Xi Jianwei had failed to cure his wife.

Of course, some also speculated that Liang Xiong’s appearance at Chen Yue Pavilion today might be related to his wife’s illness.

Someone in the crowd couldn’t help but ask, ”Sect Leader Liang, what is it exactly that you want us to witness?”

Liang Xiong cleared his throat and began to speak.

”A good question! I have come to Chen Yue Pavilion today specifically to thank its owner, Mr. Chen Qingye, in person! It was Mr. Chen who cured my wife’s illness.”

After he finished speaking, Liang Xiong bowed deeply to Ye Qingchen, who quickly returned the gesture. Liang Xiong continued, ”Today, I, Liang Xiong, declare that Mr. Chen is the benefactor of Thunder Valley. From now on, any matter concerning Mr. Chen will be a matter for our Thunder Valley! If anyone dares to trouble Mr. Chen, they will be making an enemy of Thunder Valley!”

Liang Xiong’s words caused a stir in the crowd. Everyone fell silent, digesting the implications of his statement.

The owner of Chen Yue Pavilion had cured an illness that even Xi Jianwei, a Seventh-Grade Pill King, could not. Did this not mean that the owner’s medical skills surpassed those of a Seventh-Grade Pill King?

Moreover, Thunder Valley held a preeminent status. With their public endorsement of Chen Yue Pavilion, combined with the pavilion’s existing reputation, its rise was now inevitable!

After speaking, Liang Xiong cupped his fists toward the crowd and proceeded into Chen Yue Pavilion. Ye Qingchen smiled and said to the people, ”Ladies and gentlemen, Chen Yue Pavilion only wishes to conduct its business peacefully and will not actively make enemies with anyone. You need not take Sect Leader Liang’s words too much to heart. Our twenty percent off promotion is still ongoing. If you wish to purchase Spirit Pills, you are welcome at Chen Yue Pavilion!”

With that, Ye Qingchen led Qin Yue and the others back into Chen Yue Pavilion.

No one doubted Liang Xiong’s words. Since he had publicly stated that the owner of Chen Yue Pavilion cured his wife, it had to be true. It followed that the Spirit Pills refined by the pavilion were unquestionably effective. Paired with the twenty percent discount, they were an incredible value for the money.

Therefore, after hearing Ye Qingchen’s words, a new wave of pre-orders for Spirit Pills began, leaving Ma Chunsheng swamped with work.

Following behind Ye Qingchen, Qin Yue felt a mix of joy and worry.

Thunder Valley’s public support for Chen Yue Pavilion was indeed good news, and Liang Xiong’s statement had certainly made their business even more prosperous.

However, the crisis facing Chen Yue Pavilion was far from resolved. In fact, the continued increase in sales only amplified the existing pressure.

On the contrary, Ye Qingchen had told Ma Chunsheng to accept all orders, allowing customers to purchase as many as they wished. Qin Yue could not fathom his plan. If Chen Yue Pavilion failed to deliver enough Spirit Pills by the agreed time, they would not only face substantial compensation payments, but the pavilion’s reputation would also plummet. At that point, even if Huanyue Sect didn’t interfere, Chen Yue Pavilion would be unable to stay in business. Furthermore, since Thunder Valley and Huanyue Sect were both Three-Star Sects, the public support might not be enough to truly deter Huanyue Sect. When that time came, Ye Qingchen’s own safety could be at risk.

Ye Qingchen seemed to notice Qin Yue’s concern. He paused and took her hand in his, speaking gently, ”Don’t worry. A turn of events will come by tomorrow at the latest.”

Looking into Ye Qingchen’s resolute gaze, Qin Yue ultimately chose to trust him.

Qin Yue nodded and replied, ”As long as you have a plan, that’s what matters. If there’s anything you need me to do, just let me know.”

Ye Qingchen responded with a satisfied smile. To have such a trusting woman by his side—what more could a man ask for?

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Ye Qingchen didn’t have to wait long. Shortly after Liang Xiong and his son departed, several Pill Kings arrived at Chen Yue Pavilion.

These were the Pill Kings who had witnessed Ye Qingchen’s medical skills in Thunder Valley. They had long wanted to pay him a visit but had refrained at the time because he was away observing the Wordless Jade Bi.

Now that they heard the rumor that Liang Xiong had personally come to Illusory Moon City to thank his wife’s savior, these unaffiliated Pill Kings, who also resided in the city, naturally hurried over.

This revealed another layer of Ye Qingchen’s plan in inviting Liang Xiong and his son. Firstly, Liang Xiong’s prestige was certain to lend an excellent reputation to Chen Yue Pavilion and increase its renown. Secondly, Ye Qingchen wanted to use Liang Xiong’s influence to let the other Pill Kings know he had returned. This was the celebrity effect; as the leader of a Three-Star Sect, Liang Xiong’s every move was worth more than any strenuous promotion Ye Qingchen could orchestrate himself.

Ye Qingchen warmly received these Pill Kings and had Ma Chunsheng arrange guest rooms for them.

As night fell, Ye Qingchen’s room became lively, with a continuous stream of Pill Kings coming to visit him individually.

Ye Qingchen was generous with his knowledge, eagerly discussing the Alchemy Dao with any Pill King who visited.

Although Ye Qingchen himself had only just broken through to the Sixth-Grade Pill King realm, and his time cultivating alchemy was far shorter than that of these long-famed Fifth and Sixth-Grade Pill Kings, one must not forget that he possessed the Pill Emperor’s Heart Sutra. A single insight from the sutra was enough to benefit these Pill Kings immensely. Some even advanced their Alchemy Dao realm immediately after their discussion, which made them even more reluctant to leave.

In turn, Ye Qingchen also learned from the Pill Kings’ insights, noticing details he had previously overlooked. Through this process, his own alchemy skills continuously improved.

By the next day, even more Pill Kings had arrived at Chen Yue Pavilion. All of them came with the goal of discussing the Alchemy Dao with Ye Qingchen, who turned no one away and received each one personally.

Eventually, Ye Qingchen simply said to them, ”If you aren’t otherwise occupied, you might as well stay at Chen Yue Pavilion. With more of us here to exchange ideas, debate, and spark insights, we can all advance in the Alchemy Dao together.”

The Pill Kings were overjoyed upon hearing this. Such an opportunity for so many of them to gather and collectively elevate their skills was exceedingly rare. They all expressed their willingness to stay to facilitate mutual exchanges.

As more and more Pill Kings took up residence, Chen Yue Pavilion began providing them with free medicinal ingredients to practice alchemy and verify their insights. The only condition was that any elixirs they refined would belong to the shop.

The chance to receive guidance from Ye Qingchen, interact with so many preeminent figures in the Alchemy Dao, and practice with free materials was an offer they gladly accepted.

Within a few days, almost all of Chaoyun Country’s unaffiliated Pill Kings and those from smaller factions had gathered at Ye Qingchen’s shop. Their daily progress made it hard for them to leave.

The Pill Kings were all in high spirits, enjoying the harmonious atmosphere.

From afar, Qin Yue secretly witnessed this scene, a knowing smile appearing on her beautiful face.

She was faintly beginning to understand Ye Qingchen’s method for breaking the stalemate!