The Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups Are Anxious

"What is this?"

Jiang Fan looked at the item, which resembled a tonic.

Ma Ning whispered, "This was a reward from school when I was nominated for an award!"

"It's a second-generation tonic from Zhenyao Workshop. While it's not their latest product and its effects aren't as potent!"

"But if you use it, it should help increase your Qi and Blood a bit, and perhaps you might awaken your abilities!"

In that instant, Jiang Fan felt a sting in his nose.

An indescribable sense of guilt washed over him.

Ma Ning was currently a sophomore at Jiang City No. 1 High School. Her Qi and Blood were only at level 1. Although she had awakened her abilities, she still lacked the gene serum to unlock her gene lock.

This bottle of tonic would allow her to build a better foundation. Once she saved enough money in the future to unlock her gene lock, her Qi and Blood could reach higher levels.

She desperately needed this tonic herself.

Yet, under these circumstances, Ma Ning was still thinking of him, making Jiang Fan feel utterly ashamed.

He, on the other hand, after refining the Spirit Turtle Blood Replenishing Soup, had become so engrossed in cultivation that he had completely overlooked that Ma Ning also needed such a thing.

He deserved to die!

"I don't need it, you keep it!"

Jiang Fan's eyes welled up as he pushed the serum back into Ma Ning's hand.

"This is the perfect time for you to build your foundation, don't be willful!"

"I'm already a Martial Artist now, I don't need this!"

Ma Ning felt a bit anxious when she heard Jiang Fan using the word 'Martial Artist' to deceive her.

"Don't try to fool me, you…"

Before she could finish her sentence, Jiang Fan gently pushed her back into the room.

"Be good, hurry back inside!"

Jiang Fan pushed Ma Ning into her room. As he was about to close the door, he smiled and said, "Use this medicine first!"

"I'll bring you something good in a couple of days!"

The auction was proceeding. If that serum could be successfully auctioned, once he got the money, he would definitely refine a few bottles of the tonic for Ma Ning to use.

If he could successfully cooperate with the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups, accumulating some funds would allow him to procure a first-level gene serum for Ma Ning to unlock her gene lock. As for blood replenishing tonics, they could be produced continuously.

As for his cultivation system, he wasn't ready to teach it to Ma Ning yet.

Firstly, he wasn't sure what the outcome would be if he cultivated down this path.

Secondly, Ma Ning didn't have a cheat like him. Whether she could cultivate at all was uncertain.

If, one day, he figured out the secrets within this cheat…

The future would have to wait for the future!

The next day, Jiang Fan headed to Thunder Martial Hall.

From the street corner, he could see the young man from yesterday's auction lingering at the entrance.

As Jiang Fan approached, the young man hurried over to him.

"Hello, sir. Uncle Lu has something he wants to discuss with you!"

Jiang Fan followed the young man to the underground auction house on Qibao Street and met Lü Bo again.

Lü Bo got straight to the point.

"We've scheduled the auction for this blood replenishing tonic for tomorrow night at 8 PM!"

"If you have time, you can come and attend!"

"Our auction house is very efficient. Once the auction is successful on-site, you can receive your earnings within an hour!"

Jiang Fan wasn't particularly concerned about that. Instead, he asked, "What about the Three Major Pharmaceutical Groups?"

Lü Bo smiled, a rare occurrence.

"Don't worry, I've already notified everyone. They will all be attending!"

"Based on their reactions, this product seems to be something they urgently need!"

"Currently, several pharmaceutical groups have already started inquiring about the source of this product!"

"This time, I believe not only will it sell for a good price, but you should also achieve your goal!"

Jiang Fan nodded slightly.

As Lu Bo had predicted, the news had already caused an uproar within the three major pharmaceutical groups.

Zhenyao Workshop.

A middle-aged man in a suit, appearing refined and elegant, sat in his office chair.

He was the current head of Zhenyao Workshop, Xia Chengyang!

Before him stood several people, looking travel-worn.

"Have you found out where the agent came from?"

One of them replied, "Not yet, but according to information we gathered from the auction house, this agent's effects are even stronger than our fourth-generation product!"

Xia Chengyang's brow furrowed. "Continue to investigate!"

"Yes!"

Miaofang Pavilion.

A woman in a qipao and high heels stood by the window, holding a glass of red wine. She gazed at the undulating buildings of Jiang City outside, lost in thought.

She was the general manager of Miaofang Pavilion's Jiang City branch, Sikong Yao.

Just then, the door was pushed open.

A young woman in professional attire entered, followed by an old man in a white lab coat.

"Boss, Professor Zhang is here!"

Sikong Yao turned around and smiled. "Professor Zhang, I imagine you've heard about what happened on Qibao Street? What do you think is the credibility of this matter?"

Professor Zhang adjusted his glasses. "Boss, it's hard to say! But based on my experience, the possibility is likely small!"

"Our Miaofang Pavilion and Zhenyao Workshop, both major pharmaceutical groups, have invested countless researchers and resources into developing our fourth-generation product. For a new product that's even better than ours to appear so soon, I find it rather peculiar!"

"On one hand, I find it hard to believe that anyone or any institution, other than Anshi Hall, could develop a stronger agent!"

"On the other hand, I think the source of this information is also questionable!"

Sikong Yao swirled the red wine in her glass and took a sip. "However, since someone has released this information, we have to follow it! The competition among the three major pharmaceutical groups is fierce. Even if it's fake, we can't afford to miss out! It's better to believe it's true than not!"

She said, waving her hand. "Professor Zhang, you may go. I will arrange for people to follow up on this matter!"

Anshi Hall.

In Yu Jun's office on the third floor.

"What? You're saying you've seen this kind of agent?"

"Where?"

Yu Jun shot up from his chair, clearly astonished by what he had just heard.

Standing before him was Professor Xu, clad in a white lab coat, speaking with certainty.

"Yes!" Yu Jun quickly stepped forward. "When? Where?"

Professor Xu hesitated before answering. "About three days ago, here at Anshi Hall."

"At that time..." Professor Xu recounted the incident where Yu Baiwei had brought the agent.

"I'm not sure if this agent is the same one to be auctioned tomorrow, but the agent I saw is definitely stronger than our third-generation product, and even stronger than the fourth-generation products from the other two groups!"

Yu Jun's expression turned blank. "Why didn't you tell me about something so important?"

Professor Xu's expression turned difficult.

"Miss she..."

Before he could finish, Yu Jun interrupted him.

Yu Jun turned to his assistant beside him and said urgently.

"Go fetch Xiao Wei for me right away!"

"No matter where she is!"