Pingyang City.
Hailing Chamber of Commerce.
The area was now packed with people, with a dense crowd stretching along the street. They craned their necks to look inside, their faces full of anticipation for a good show.
"What's going on? Why are so many people gathered here?"
One of the newcomers looked puzzled, clearly unaware of what was happening.
"It seems that the Hailing Chamber of Commerce sold a Pill, and the person who took it suffered an accident; their Spiritual Energy reversed, causing them serious injury."
"Surely not. The Hailing Chamber of Commerce has always had a good reputation. How could they have such a basic problem?"
"Hey, let me tell you, this has absolutely nothing to do with the Pill; it's just that the Yang Family came here specifically to cause trouble."
"Look, even the Ning Family's Second Elder was severely injured. This Yang Family is too domineering. Before, the Ye Family's Family Head refused to Submission and was also severely injured. I heard that his foundation was damaged, and his Cultivation Level never improve."
A group of people were discussing it animatedly, and many of those who knew the inside story looked down on the Yang Family.
Of course, some people feel it's only natural.
In this world, the strong rule. If you are not as strong as your opponent, it is normal for you to be devoured by them.
Inside the Hailing Chamber of Commerce.
The Second Elder of the Ning Family was furious. He shouted, "Yang Shanli, the Pill he bought were only Third Grade Luck Pill. Even if there were problems with these Pills, at most their effects would be halved. How could they possibly cause serious injury?"
The Luck Pill is only used to regulate the body, and it is quite helpful for Core Formation stage cultivators.
However, it is impossible for this kind of Pill to cause a reversal of Spiritual Energy.
The Steward of the Hailing Chamber of Commerce chimed in, "We purchased these Luck Pills from the Chenmeng Chamber of Commerce. Elder Yang's slander against us is tantamount to saying that there's something wrong with the Pill from the Chenmeng Chamber of Commerce."
Chenmeng Chamber of Commerce is now the largest Trade Association in the Eastern Domain, and they have two sales channels: one focusing on volume and the other on quality.
Those who focus on quality are high-end Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures of the Heaven Rank and Saint Rank, while those who focus on volume are lower-grade Pill. The Chenmeng Chamber of Commerce sells these in large quantities to other Trade Association at lower prices, thus achieving high sales volume with low profit margins.
Although the profit per unit is very low, when combined with the entire Eastern Domain, it becomes extremely terrifying.
Many of the items in the Hailing Chamber of Commerce were purchased at low prices from the Chenmeng Chamber of Commerce.
Hearing the words of the Second Elder and the Steward of the Hailing Chamber of Commerce, Yang Shanli sneered:
"You're saying you bought it from the Chenmeng Chamber of Commerce? Don't you know how you could switch it out? That's ridiculous!"
After saying that, he pointed to the pale-faced Middle-aged Man lying on a stretcher beside him.
"This friend bought the Pill the day before yesterday, and felt unwell after taking them that day. He wanted to come to the Hailing Chamber of Commerce to demand an explanation, but you completely ignored him. I believe many of you have heard about this, right?"
Yang Shanli turned around and spoke to the onlookers outside.
As soon as this was said, some people frowned and echoed it.
"There was indeed someone causing trouble at the Hailing Chamber of Commerce the day before yesterday, but they were kicked out. That person was still shouting and yelling at the entrance of the Hailing Chamber of Commerce."
"Hiss, could this really be true?"
"The Hailing Chamber of Commerce is actually selling fake Pill! Pill are ingested; if there's a problem, we could all easily die!"
Many people showed expressions of surprise and uncertainty. Although many felt that the Hailing Chamber of Commerce would not do such a thing, their lives were at stake, and they still had some doubts.
What if it's true?
That's what they were thinking.
Yang Shanli continued, "Since your Hailing Chamber of Commerce is not resolving the issue, this friend has no choice but to come to my Yang Family for help, hoping we can seek justice for him."
"Therefore, your Hailing Chamber of Commerce must provide an explanation today, otherwise..."
As he spoke, a terrifying aura instantly erupted, and the Cultivation Level of the Early Integration Stage enveloped the entire Hailing Chamber of Commerce.
Many of those working for the Trade Association had flushed faces and looked extremely pained.
The Second Elder's face was also extremely ugly. He had just been struck by Yang Shanli's palm and was already injured. Now, with his Qi and Blood surging, he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, and his aura became extremely weak.
Yang Shanli said in an extremely cold tone, "Otherwise, your Hailing Chamber of Commerce would have no reason to exist."
His words were righteous and awe-inspiring, placing him entirely on the moral high ground.
Even if the Hailing Chamber of Commerce continues to operate, many people will no longer come to buy things.
The Second Elder's face darkened upon hearing this. While others might not have noticed, he understood perfectly that this was all Conspiracy by the Yang Family.
Clearly, the Yang Family had no intention of continuing to waste time with the Ning Family.
The Yang Family has two members at the Integration Stage: one is the Family Head at the Late Integration Stage, and the other is the Yang Family's Great Elder in front of us, who is at the Early Integration Stage.
If it were just Yang Shanli, that would be fine, Great Elder Ning Yan's combat strength is also considerable, and she could easily suppress Yang Shanli.
However, there is another head of the Yang Family, who is an enemy that Ning Yan cannot defeat at present. With the two of them joining forces, Ning Yan can only temporarily avoid their sharp edge.
Hateful!
The Second Elder looked unwilling; was the Hailing Chamber of Commerce also going to give up?
The Ning Family was already severely weakened by the Hei San incident a year ago. Coupled with the Yang Family's relentless suppression over the years, their resources have been severely damaged. Without the Hailing Chamber of Commerce, the Ning Family would truly be finished.
The only outcome is a slow death.
Without the replenishment of resources, the gap between the Yang Family and them will Yuelai widen.
The reason why the Yang Family is so tough on the Ning Family is because they are preparing to consolidate the power of the entire Pingyang City. The Ning Family is the strongest, and although Ning Yan is only at the Mid Void Refinement Stage, she is comparable to the Early Integration Stage.
This means that the Ning Family is the biggest obstacle to their consolidation of Pingyang City.
If they don't eliminate the Ning Family, they won't be able to unify the power in Pingyang City.
Just then, a cold voice rang out.
"Yang Shanli, how dare you harm someone from the Ning Family!"
Ning Yan appeared instantly inside the Trade Association. Her face was gloomy and cold, and she exuded a murderous aura, a stark contrast to the obedient little girl she was with Su Chen.
Upon seeing Ning Yan, Yang Shanli calmly bowed slightly and said, "So it's Great Elder Ning Yan."
"I came here today to seek justice for this brother, but I didn't expect that the Second Elder would not only fail to resolve the issue but also hurl insults at me, accusing me of slandering the Hailing Chamber of Commerce."
"The Ning Family's dogs are hard to control, so I'll have to help you manage them."
Yang Shanli was full of disdain and contempt. This Second Elder of the Ning Family was only at the Early Void Refinement Stage, and his strength was weak. Even if he was injured, Ning Yan would not dare to fight him.
He could take action against the Ning Family because the Ning Family was weak.
However, if the Ning Family were to attack him, he would have to consider whether he could withstand being attacked by two Integration Stage.
Yang Shanli's lips curled up slightly, his face full of mockery.
The Second Elder's face was extremely ugly. Yang Shanli had directly called him a dog, which was a complete disregard for him as a human being.
"Yang Shanli!"
Ning Yan's tone was icy. She first glanced at the pale-faced Middle-aged Man, then looked at Yang Shanli.
She had already learned the whole story halfway there.
Is the Yang Family planning to frame someone directly?
This is an open conspiracy, and they have no way to defend themselves. Unless they possess power greater than the Yang Family, it will be difficult to resolve.
Thinking of this, Ning Yan's expression turned extremely cold.
It seems this hurdle won't be easy to Past today.