Gale Ao: We Have an Alchemist Too!

A week later.

A hemostatic medicine called Blood Coagulation Powder had appeared in the Xiao Clan Market. Not only was it reasonably priced, but it was also plentiful.

More importantly, Blood Coagulation Powder had an exceptional hemostatic effect. Once applied to a wound, it would stop the bleeding and form a scab in mere moments.

Furthermore, after word somehow got out that this hemostatic medicine had been refined by an alchemist, Blood Coagulation Powder's reputation grew even stronger.

It was first stocked in the market Xiao Yuan had once managed, which had now been upgraded to an Advanced Market.

Over the following days, all of the Xiao Clan's mid-level and Advanced Markets began stocking it. Even some lower-level markets with heavier foot traffic had a certain quantity of Blood Coagulation Powder for sale.

After a day of practical verification, coupled with Xiao Yuan's behind-the-scenes maneuvering and marketing, every batch of Blood Coagulation Powder stocked each day was snapped up, creating a distinct shortage.

But because of that, Xiao Yan was utterly exhausted.

These days, he was even cheaper labor than a college student. Other than eating and sleeping, all he did every day was refine medicine.

Originally, there had not been enough medicinal herbs, so Xiao Yan thought he could take a proper break before starting his refining again.

Instead, Xiao Yuan thoughtfully brought him a mountain of medicinal herbs stretching beyond sight.

Yao Lao also said with a chuckle that refining medicine was something one improved at through practice.

Thus, Xiao Yan spent another week refining with a miserable little face, and only then did he finish refining all those medicinal herbs.

The benefit, however, was that he had refined several thousand bottles of Blood Coagulation Powder.

Coupled with Xiao Yuan's strict control over the quantities stocked in the markets under his command, those several thousand bottles of Blood Coagulation Powder were enough to last for the next month.

The huge sales of Blood Coagulation Powder directly impacted markets throughout Wutan City. In just half a month, the Gale Family's market income had plummeted by fifty percent.

For the Gale Family, which likewise relied primarily on market income, this was a devastating blow that threatened the family's very survival.

In contrast, the Xiao Clan Market's income had risen considerably, leaving Xiao Zhan and the three elders beaming with delight.

In all these years, they had never felt this good.

For the first time, Xiao Yan now clearly understood just how important the profession of alchemist was on the Douqi Continent.

A mere medicinal liquid that Yao Lao could not even be bothered to refine, one that did not even qualify as a First Grade pill, could have such a terrifying impact on the family's market businesses. If they brought out a pill like Qi Gathering Powder, then... But the moment this thought arose, Xiao Yuan promptly snuffed it out.

A low-grade medicinal liquid alone was enough to leave the Gale Family frazzled.

If it were replaced with Qi Gathering Powder, the Gale Family would likely truly take desperate risks and fight the Xiao Clan to the death.

Wouldn't that simply let the Oba Family reap the benefits? Yet while some rejoiced, others worried.

The Xiao Clan was all smiles here, while the Gale Family was both anxious and furious, yet completely unable to find a solution! Gale Family, Council Hall.

"Damn it, that bastard Xiao Zhan is too arrogant! He actually dared to steal business so openly!"

Gale Bi's face was livid as he slammed his fist onto the table, only to shatter the teacup. The tea inside splashed all over him.

"Fuck!"

Feeling the dampness on his hand and looking down at the tea-stained clothes clinging to his body, Gale Bi grew even angrier.

Douqi erupted from his hand, destroying the table along with it! "The foot traffic in several of our family's markets has plummeted. Many merchants have been thrown into a panic, and quite a few have secretly moved to the Xiao Clan's markets. If this continues, in another half a month, all our markets will have to close!"

Sitting to one side, Gale Ku, his fat body covered in flesh and his face full of brawn, also wore a gloomy expression as he gritted his teeth and spoke.

"How about I take some elites and secretly kill Xiao Yuan? This batch of Blood Coagulation Powder first came from Xiao Yuan's Advanced Market. I'm afraid he must be involved in this!"

The Gale Family's Second Elder, Gale Nu, said coldly, his gaze sinister.

"He's the Xiao Clan's genius. How could he be so easily ambushed? Besides, Xiao Zhan is much stronger than you! And the Xiao Clan's three elders aren't pushovers either."

Gale Bi was somewhat tempted upon hearing this, but he quickly shook his head and spoke with great restraint.

"But if this goes on, every market in Wutan City will belong to the Xiao Clan! Last year, the patriarch spent all the savings our family had accumulated over the years to auction off the Wind Scroll Skill. If the Xiao Clan truly gains the upper hand, our Gale Family may never be able to rise again!"

Gale Ku's entire body of fat trembled as he spoke with an ugly expression.

The veins on Gale Bi's forehead bulged. Although Gale Ku had not meant to blame him, what he said was indeed true. The family had very little liquid capital left.

If this continued, they would have to sell off markets to recover funds.

But that would be no different from drinking poison to quench thirst.

"Damn it, think of another way! If we could invite an alchemist too, perhaps there'd still be hope!"

After taking a deep breath and suppressing the raging fire in his heart, Gale Bi said with a dark expression.

As for asking the Oba Family to join forces against the Xiao Clan, Gale Bi had never even considered that option.

When all was said and done, the matter of the markets was merely a business conflict between the Gale Family and the Xiao Clan. The Oba Family ran gambling houses, and their interests did not directly conflict with theirs, so they naturally would not act over something like this.

After all, things had not yet reached the point where one side's fall would endanger the other.

In fact, Oba Pa was probably hoping Gale Bi would come begging him for help. When that happened, he would surely fleece him mercilessly.

Rather than hope Oba Pa would help, he might as well hope those Xiao Clan bastards suddenly grew a conscience and stopped pushing things so far!

Damn it!

Thinking of the family's current predicament made Gale Bi's liver ache with rage.

"Father!"

Suddenly, Gale Ao's voice sounded from the doorway.

"I found a First Grade Alchemist!"

Hearing Gale Ao's next words, Gale Bi's face immediately lit up with delight. He eagerly asked Gale Ao at the door, "Where is he?"

A smug look appeared on Gale Ao's face. He made a welcoming gesture and, with a hint of ingratiation, said to the white-robed young man beside him:

"Brother Liu Xi, please!"

As Gale Ao's voice fell, the white-robed young man walked in with his feet turned outward and an arrogant expression.

Looking at Liu Xi's young and handsome face, as well as that familiar white robe, Gale Bi was inexplicably reminded of Xiao Yuan from the Xiao Clan.

So fucking annoying!

"You're an alchemist?"

Gale Bi frowned deeply and asked doubtfully.

Gale Nu and Gale Ku beside him also looked at him with scrutinizing eyes.