Team X Little Blue Medicine

Having decided to join forces with Kevin, Light acted swiftly and decisively.

In a very short time, he began to clean up the shady businesses within his own gang, as if cutting away "rotten flesh" from his own body.

He didn't want these things to affect his cooperation and friendship with Kevin.

"Boss—are we really going to do this? These are our most profitable businesses. If we give them up, the gang's operating funds will likely face a serious shortfall."

The speaker was Terubi, Light's second-in-command. He was earnestly trying to dissuade him, his voice filled with worry and anxiety.

He simply couldn't understand why a gang would now be willing to abandon its most profitable businesses.

Prostitution, gambling, and drugs, especially the highly profitable drug trade, must now be completely eradicated, and all ties with these industries must be severed.

Even the organ trade deal that was about to be finalized was completely halted within just a few days.

These measures have caused the Nosra Family's assets to shrink by nearly half in an instant, which will undoubtedly deal an immeasurable and heavy blow to the operation of the entire gang.

Moreover, a large portion of these industries are connected to the higher levels, with many simply handling sales.

If you give up abruptly, you'll definitely anger your superiors, and you can forget about climbing the social ladder in the future. You should just stay obediently in the small city.

What made things even more difficult for Terubi was that these decisions were made personally by the boss.

Thinking of this, Terubi quickly added, "The actions we've taken these past few days have made the brothers below very uneasy. They—they've begun to feel dissatisfied with our methods."

After all, these industries are closely linked to the interests of many low-level gangsters and are an important source of income for them.

Stopping things so easily is tantamount to cutting off their source of income; how could they not harbor resentment?

They join gangs, risking their lives, all for these kinds of profits, aren't they?

Light listened quietly to his deputy's advice and report, without responding immediately, but silently smoking and lost in thought.

How could he not understand these principles? In fact, he was far more aware of the stakes involved than his subordinates.

Those abandoned businesses were quickly swallowed up by rival families.

Although the Nosra Family holds a dominant position in the city's underworld, it doesn't mean they are without rivals.

Compared to ordinary business competition, gang warfare is far more violent, direct, and bloody. The Nosra Family's recent actions have stirred up many previously suppressed families.

The Ritz Family, who are above Light, don't care about any of that. In their eyes, only those who can become the city's gang leader are qualified to serve them.

"These are all necessary." Light's expression was serious, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness.

Terubi opened his mouth, but to his surprise, his earnest persuasion had no effect whatsoever.

He sighed helplessly and asked tentatively, "Is it because of—that man?"

The "man" he was referring to was naturally Kevin. As Light's right-hand man, he was fairly familiar with the reasons behind Light's recent actions.

He was one of the two thugs Light took to see Kevin, and Kevin easily knocked him down with a single punch.

The other henchman was the plain-looking guy who used to deliver messages to Kevin. Now he works full-time for Kevin, helping him with odd jobs.

Terubi originally wanted to get some information about Kevin from this man, but the reason this guy was chosen to deliver the letter was because he was tight-lipped and knew exactly what to do and what to say.

This left Terubi somewhat helpless.

He desperately wanted to ask, "Wasn't the 100 million I gave you last time enough?"

Light looked at his capable subordinate, Terubi, whom he had personally discovered and nurtured from the bottom, and who was trustworthy.

Now is indeed the time to reveal some information to him.

"We are still a gang now, but we are completely different from before. Those businesses that are both energy-consuming and damaging to our reputation should be abandoned."

"Besides, the competition in these industries is too fierce, isn't it? Lots of people are eyeing it, trying to snatch the pie from our hands."

Upon hearing his boss's words, Terubi looked completely bewildered, finding it utterly incomprehensible.

In his view, weren't gangs the ones who climbed to their current status and built such massive families by gradually expanding their power?

It's normal for competition to be fierce. What industry isn't competitive? It's just that the fierce competition in their gangs is too obvious.

"The past is the past, the present is the present."

As he spoke, Light, with a cigar in his mouth, put his hand on Terubi's shoulder and patted him, then walked to the window alone.

He pointed to the lawn and the clear blue sky outside the window and said, "We should broaden our horizons and not always confine ourselves to the dark corners of this city."

Terubi stared at his boss, feeling that the other was speaking more and more like a profound and unfathomable philosopher, leaving him completely baffled.

Seeing the bewildered look on his subordinate's face, Light coughed awkwardly twice and explained earnestly, "I've now decided to tie the fate of the family to Kevin's. In a sense, he's my boss now."

Light tried to explain in simple terms, then gestured for Terubi to be quiet before continuing, "Afterwards, we might have to enter the pharmaceutical industry."

"Huh?" Terubi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

In his view, abandoning his existing industry and venturing into the pharmaceutical industry—wouldn't that make things even more difficult?

He was well aware that the pharmaceutical industry was highly profitable, but the problem was that just developing new drugs and competing with similar products on the market required huge investments, as well as building laboratories that were like bottomless pits that swallowed up funds, and hiring top researchers.

These are things that their small-time gangster family could easily get involved in or afford to invest in.

He had initially thought that his boss had lost his ambition, but he never expected that he harbored such an incomprehensible grand ambition.

This worries him more than losing his ambition.

Terubi nervous that he was sweating profusely.

"Boss, you—you should really reconsider. Losing those businesses is one thing, but we shouldn't—"

He sincerely hoped that Light could give up this seemingly unrealistic idea.

"Sigh." Light wasn't surprised; he had expected his subordinates to react this way.

Before witnessing Kevin's amazing abilities, it's indeed hard to understand his decision.

At this moment, Light felt a profound sense of loneliness, as if he were standing too high above others. A thick barrier had already separated him from his subordinates and the general public.

"We don't need to worry about these things," Light said, feigning profundity.

Upon hearing this, Terubi's eyes lit up, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he excitedly lowered his voice to ask, "Could it be—could it be that we have some new drug that hasn't been released to the market yet?"

"Hmm." Light simply nodded calmly.

"This! This!" Terubi excited he was incoherent.

If there really is a new drug, that would certainly be enough to support them abandoning those shady gang assets.

"Calm down. Can't you even handle such a small thing?" Light frowned and scolded.

Terubi suppressed his excitement and nodded repeatedly. "Yes, boss, you're right. I was too impetuous and need more experience."

Little did he know that Light was even more excited than he was when he heard the news.

"Alright, go down. In the next few days, try to pool the gang's working capital, smooth things over with the censors, and ensure that the drugs can pass inspection and be released to the market smoothly."

"There's no need to resort to any improper means; just make sure the drug approval process is expedited through proper channels," Light instructed.

Terubi nodded, unable to hide his excitement, and then said goodbye and left.

Watching him walk away, if the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, he probably would have jumped for joy.

"Still not mature enough." Light stood by the window, gazing at the scenery outside, feeling more relaxed than ever before.

Just then, a maid came forward.

"Sir, Mr. Kevin has something to discuss with you."

"Then take me there quickly," Light said hastily.

Led by the maid, Light arrived at a small Meeting Room in the Manor.

At this moment, the Meeting Room was already filled with the initial team members that Kevin had selected in advance: the three members of the Kurta Clan, the Nion father and daughter, and Kevin himself.

As the door slowly closed, the six people sat together.

The three Kurta Clan looked serious. Although they did not know why they had been summoned here, judging from their demeanor, there must be something important to announce.

Even Nion, unusually, sat obediently, though she looked reluctant.

Recently, Kevin asked her to undergo training, which was only the most basic content. However, for the pampered Nion, this was not an easy task, and she cried and fussed all day long.

If Kurapika and Pairo hadn't been training alongside her, igniting her competitive spirit as a child, Nion probably would have given up long ago.

However, precisely because of this, she gradually succumbed to Kevin's authority and usually followed Kevin arrangements.

Kevin was mainly troubled by Light's doting on her daughter; how could anyone spoil a child like that?

The problem is, Light is also someone who is really hard to change.

Even before Nion displayed her powers, he had already spoiled her excessively, and since his daughter acquired this magical ability, he has been even more accommodating to her every whim.

He knew in his heart that this was wrong, but he just couldn't bring himself to do it.

So whenever Nion trained, he chose to ignore her and stay far away.

Whenever Nion ran to him crying, and he was about to plead for his daughter, Kevin could silence him with just one sentence. "This will give Nion the ability to protect herself, and even make her Nen ability stronger."

Kevin wasn't lying; even those born with special Nen abilities can become stronger through training.

Neon couldn't help much, and Kevin didn't ask for much, only making demands and urging her during training. Kurapika would also encourage and comfort Nion from the sidelines, which allowed her to barely persevere.

After all, this is just a simple training program that any ordinary person can stick to.

Kevin looked at the three members of the Kurta Clan. After this period of recuperation, their complexion, expression, and mental state had improved significantly.

No longer like when I first arrived, I was no longer frowning and immersed in sadness all day long.

They have regained some of their former vitality, and although they have not yet fully emerged from the shadow of past trauma, their situation has greatly improved.

More importantly, Kevin witnessed firsthand the three's talent for learning.

It's not a talent in Nen ability, but rather the ability to learn new knowledge.

Kurapika, needless to say, learns all kinds of knowledge at a rapid pace.

Because of his relatively low training intensity, Pairo was able to dedicate more time to learning, and his progress was equally remarkable.

Even Kurapika's mother, Rosana, at such a young age, still possesses remarkable learning abilities.

To be honest, even Kevin, who originally thought of himself as a genius learner, paled in comparison to these three.

Kevin tapped the table lightly, officially starting the small meeting where he was to communicate with everyone.

"A lot has happened during this time, and I've thought about it for a long time, so I've made some decisions. Before I explain, let me first show my sincerity and the fundamental basis of my vision for this matter."

As he spoke, Kevin materialized his Alchemy Table.

This is something that everyone is familiar with.

After all, Kevin had given a simple demonstration when teaching them the basics of Nen ability.

However, that was only a brief demonstration; Kevin never went into detail about his Nen ability.

"This is my Nen ability, Specialization Type— [Moment's Dream]."

"Isn't this just like Nion?" Light suddenly became interested, Nion also widened her eyes in curiosity.

During a previous examination, Kevin had tested Nion, and the cup exhibited the following phenomena: the liquid turned a light pink, leaves sank into the water, and writing appeared on the surface—a very typical Specialization Type phenomenon.

The three Kurta Clan, who were also curious about Nen ability, stared intently.

"The principle behind my Nen ability is very simple: I can materialize this Alchemy Table. By placing the appropriate materials on the three scales, I can create wondrous potions. These potions are as magical as the spells in fairy tales."

After saying that, Kevin removed the Alchemy Table and solemnly stated, "Not only for these special medicines that cannot be mass-produced, but also for some drugs that can be mass-produced using modern technology, I can analyze and create them using my Nen ability."

"I see." Light suddenly realized.

No wonder Kevin was so confident when he talked to him about wanting to enter the pharmaceutical industry.

Having such amazing Nen ability would certainly be a great asset in developing new drugs.

The three members of the Kurta Clan, who were rapidly absorbing knowledge from the outside world and striving to adapt to their new lives, immediately realized the enormous advantages and potential profits involved.

After all, even though they had previously lived in isolation, they often had to send people out to purchase large quantities of medicine, which cost them a considerable amount of wealth.

Kevin first turned his gaze to Light.

"Let's set up a Pharmaceutical Company as we discussed before. You'll be responsible for providing the capital, personnel, and effort, as well as applying for patents and expediting the drug approval process. I'll contribute my research findings and various new drug invention patents as equity."

Kevin will naturally own the patent rights to the drug, and he will also hold absolute control of the company's shares.

After all, for a new pharmaceutical company, most of its profits come from the research and development and sales of new drugs.

Then, Kevin looked at the three Kurta Clan.

"Whether now or in the future, this company needs your help if you are willing, so I will also give you a certain number of shares."

"So, are you willing to join? Whether it's for revenge, for your future life, or for continuing the bloodline of the Kurta Clan after revenge, you can't do without financial support."

The three Kurta Clan never expected that this matter would be related to them; they had originally thought it was just a discussion between Light and Kevin.

Caught completely off guard, they were momentarily at a loss.

Pairo was always decisive, and he nodded without hesitation.

His father entrusted him to Kevin, and Kevin has indeed been keeping his promise and fulfilling his responsibilities. Even without shares, he was determined to do everything in his power to help Kevin.

"No problem, Uncle Kevin. I'll do my best in anything I can."

Kevin nodded; Pairo's response was exactly what he expected.

Then, Kevin looked at Kurapika and his mother.

Although Kurapika is an independent child, he still respects his mother's opinion on such important matters, so he turns his attention to Rosana.

Rosana looked at her son, a bright smile Emission across her face. She reached out and hugged him, gently nuzzling her cheek against his.

"It's your decision, Kurapika. Mom believes in you."

In the past, Kurapika would have already embarrassed himself and pushed his mother away.

But at this moment, he could only awkwardly endure it, saying, "Mom, I'm not a child anymore. There are other people here."

Rosana's smile vanished instantly, and she sat back down with a forlorn expression. "Kurapika has grown up. Sigh, is Mom getting old?"

"Mom!" Kurapika said helplessly.

"Okay, enough joking around. You make the decision."

Kevin watched this scene with a smile.

He had never realized Rosana was so lively.

After this period of time, she gradually emerged from her previous gloom, and her original personality slowly reappeared.

Of course, this is largely because Kurapika has returned to her side.

Kurapika barely hesitated, since there was nothing to hesitate about.

He looked at Kevin and nodded vigorously.

"We trust you, Uncle Kevin. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need any help."

He knew very well that Kevin had made a tremendous effort to save the three of them, even risking his life.

In the past few days, he also learned from Pairo about the connection between Kevin and the Kurta Clan.

To be honest, in his opinion, Uncle Kevin and Uncle Mito didn't have a life-or-death relationship; in fact, Mito might even owe Kevin a favor.

They were deeply grateful that Kevin was willing to go to such lengths to help them, and they were more than happy to do something for him.

Therefore, neither of them refused the shares that Kevin offered.

They understood that this was for their own good, as well as for the company's long-term development.

A relationship where someone offers help without expecting anything in return doesn't make people feel secure.

Kevin was very satisfied with the two children's statements.

"So, everyone, please share your thoughts and suggestions freely. Let's discuss together how this Pharmaceutical Company should develop."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone exchanged glances.

Pairo actually started thinking about it seriously, and then asked a question that seemed rather inappropriate for his age.

"Uncle, do you have that kind of medicine—the kind that can restore a man's virility?"

Although his wording was somewhat euphemistic, the adults present understood what he meant.

Only Kurapika and Nion looked bewildered and confused.

Kurapika cast a questioning glance at his mother.

Rosana blushed slightly. "Children shouldn't ask such questions."

"What a boring story." Kurapika was somewhat dissatisfied, secretly deciding to ask Pairo about it later.

Nion looked at her father, Light simply patted her head gently without saying a word.

To be honest, he was quite curious himself.

"You're really clever, hehe, I actually prepared some products for that purpose," Kevin said, both satisfied and somewhat surprised.

"Really?" Light blurted out.

Under everyone's gaze, he quickly coughed twice and explained calmly, "I was just curious, purely curious."

"Hehe, of course! If you need it, I can even provide you with a special version that's even better and can slowly enhance your abilities in this area."

The materials are somewhat scarce, so the price isn't cheap.

Light was tempted, but simply nodded silently.

If you want to quickly establish a company's reputation and rapidly accumulate your first pot of gold, this is indeed a shortcut.

Kevin had done his research and found that there was no product in the world similar to the "Little Blue pill".

Even if such medicines exist, they are specially made and only a very small number of top-tier wealthy individuals have the opportunity to use them.

This is simply an excellent flagship product.

With virtually no competition, it will undoubtedly stand out once launched.

At this moment, Rosana's smile faded, and she said with a slightly serious expression, "The profit margin of this drug will likely be very high, but at that time—I'm afraid quite a few people will try every crooked idea to illegally obtain it."

She never gave much thought to the dark side of human nature.

But after experiencing that horrific massacre, she abandoned her naive fantasies and gradually came to understand the words her husband had spoken before his death.

Light wanted to assure them, after all, he was a mob boss and had the ability to protect his assets.

But the words stuck in his throat.

This is no ordinary small company in a small city; once this drug is launched, the company will surely become famous worldwide.

And it is growing at an extremely rapid pace.

At that time, the Ritz Family above him will likely be tempted and want a share. Under such circumstances, how can he be confident in holding on?

At best, it can only handle minor troubles from the lower and middle levels, maintain basic security, and ensure that the company is not easily harassed.

"Don't worry, I've already considered this issue. Let's set up the company first; we can talk about drug sales after I become Hunter x Hunter."

This is a new use for the Hunter License, and Kevin has to admit that Hunter License has now become an indispensable item for him at this stage.

"Hunter License? I've heard of it. It has such a function?" Kurapika asked curiously.

"That's right. If you look closely at the data, you'll find that many people on the rich list are Hunter x Hunter."

Kevin didn't say anything more; in fact, the total number of Hunter x Hunter was only a little over six hundred.

A significant portion of them made it onto the rich list, accounting for more than one-tenth of the total.

On average, one in ten Hunter x Hunter is a regular on the rich list, a truly astonishing proportion.

This means that the Hunter x Hunter's identity hides a powerful network of connections and mutual asset protection networks.

Never underestimate the Hunter Association; it's not something that ordinary companies or gangs can easily mess with.

Even small countries treat the Hunter Association with utmost respect, let alone those who attempt to seize the assets of Hunter x Hunter- founded companies through illegitimate means; they must carefully consider the consequences.

With this topic in mind, the conversation became increasingly lively.

Soon, a basic framework for the company's development was initially established.

The company is mainly divided into two segments.

One option is to sell various common and special medicines; Kevin provides the formula and patent authorization.

Light was in charge of this aspect, overseeing the company's operations and development.

The true products of Nen ability, those potions that resemble magic, are distributed across various continents through the Light Mafia's network of bases.

They sell it to the wealthy, the upper class, and those with Nen user.

Because Kevin made them all himself, they were extremely expensive, and the production volume was relatively small.

We might accept custom orders later.

Customization is the most expensive.

And they use such channels to set up their own intelligence networks.

Kurapika and Pairo were very attentive to this.

They knew that all members of the Phantom Troupe were Nen user, and by using this Nen user channel, they could more easily obtain information about the Phantom Troupe members.

Furthermore, Kevin can have his [Material Hunters] members exchange materials at these outposts.

Issue commissions to establish and develop more material trading channels.

Kevin was very satisfied with this detailed and in-depth conversation.

They provided a very good framework right away, which we can then gradually fill in later.

Just as the prophecy foretold.

He already has very suitable candidates in his vicinity.