Five months later.
There was just over a year left until Tang San headed to Shrek.
During these five months, three major events took place in the Heaven Dou Empire.
First, Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan accepted Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's invitation to become the Imperial Hospital Director. At the same time, his clan relocated to Heaven Dou City.
Second, the much-watched Xiao Yan assumed the position of Vice Director of the Imperial Hospital.
Third, the Breaking Clan announced that it had reached a deep partnership with Xiao Yan and would be releasing various Pills.
The unfamiliar term "Pills" swiftly drew the attention of all major powers. Many experts personally visited the Breaking Clan to investigate.
Even Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect came in person, requesting to join the partnership.
When the news reached Yao Yan, he decisively refused. What he wanted was a newly established force, one under absolute control.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's involvement would accelerate the development of Starfire Pharmacy and Jieyou Pharmacy, it would also bring enormous hidden dangers.
Besides, he had constantly been making himself conspicuous before Spirit Hall without understanding his own position. That would create severe risks for the development of Pills.
Now, as long as Yao Yan raised Qian Renxue's banner, he would not need to fear Spirit Hall settling accounts with him.
No matter what, Bibi Dong would not uproot the force her daughter had painstakingly built.
At the same time, Xue Qinghe announced the establishment of a Pharmaceutical Supervision Bureau. Any Pill placed on the market had to receive the empire's approval before it could circulate.
Spirit Hall would establish an Enforcement Brigade to severely crack down on forces illegally selling Pills.
This was also the situation Yao Yan had helped bring