As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Shengxin, with her full head of white hair, strode into the room and arrived in front of Luo Can and Ye Qingyu in the blink of an eye.
Perhaps it was because the curse of the Nine-Heart Begonia lineage had been lifted that her daughter was safe and sound, and her granddaughter Ye Lingling had shown an astonishing talent far surpassing her peers. Ye Shengxin had long since lost her former listlessness and looked radiant with a healthy complexion.
Looking at the vigorous and capable Senior Ye before him, Luo Can couldn't help but smile, "Since Senior is willing to take action, then the affairs of this pharmacy will be entirely entrusted to you."
" Pavilion Master n't worry, Master, I guarantee I'll get you two of the best locations in the city!" Ye Shengxin patted his chest, his tone full of certainty.
"With your words of comfort, senior, I feel at ease." Luo Can nodded slightly.
Afterwards, the three of them talked for a while about the future development plan of the pharmacy, finalized the operating model and supply channels for the branch, and then Luo Can got up and left Fate Defying Pavilion to go to the herbal medicine shop in Yaowang Town.
Upon arriving at the herbal medicine shop, Luo Can first flipped through the account books for the past few months.
The shop's monthly income is basically stable at thirty to forty Gold Soul Coin, which is considered top-tier business for a small town like Yaowang Town, and has already reached the shop's revenue ceiling.
After putting down the ledger, he checked the cultivation levels of Bai Ningshuang, Bai Chen, and Yang Yan. In the few months he hadn't seen them, all three had steadily grown into level 22 or 23 Soul Grandmaster.
"I've already asked the Ye Clan to handle the matter of opening a branch of the pharmacy, and I estimate it won't be long before the location is finalized." Luo Can looked at the three of them and asked with a smile, "So, which of you three is planning to go to Suotuo City and Nuoding City to be the store manager?"
The three looked at each other, a hint of reluctance flashing in their eyes, but even more so, a longing for the vast world outside.
After a brief moment of thought, Bai Chen and Yang Yan simultaneously took a step forward and spoke in unison:
Yang Yan: "I'm going to Suotuo City!"
Bai Chen: "I'm going to Nuoding City!"
"Are you sure you've thought it through?" Luo Can asked again.
"I've made up my mind!" Bai Chen nodded emphatically.
Yang Yan also laughed and said, "I also want to go out and see a wider world, and learn more."
"Okay." Luo Can nodded in satisfaction and said, "These next few days, select the shop assistants you want to take with you. Each of you will be assigned two experienced staff. Before you set off, I will assign each of you a dedicated security team to protect you."
He knew very well that the prosperity of Suotuo City and Nuoding City was far beyond what a small place like Yaowang Town could compare to. As large cities with large populations, once the shops were opened, the revenue could increase at least tenfold. If he could gain a foothold in these two large cities, then the Fate Defying Pavilion would truly have the capital to expand outwards.
However, these two cities are a melting pot of all sorts of people. The local Spirit Master families, noble forces, and even street thugs are all considerable troubles. A sufficiently strong security force is necessary to ensure the shop's stable operation.
"Please rest assured, Pavilion Master! We will select the personnel as soon as possible and be ready to depart at any time!" Bai Chen and Yang Yan bowed in unison, their voices loud and clear.
Luo Can nodded and added, "If we're short-staffed, just write to Ning Shuang and we'll transfer people from here."
"Yes!" The two nodded in agreement quickly.
Luo Can then turned to Bai Ningshuang, who remained at the main store, and said earnestly, "Ningshuang, you must pay close attention to the training of new employees. From now on, this main store will be the talent training base for all other branches, so the responsibility is not light."
"Please rest assured, Pavilion Master, I will certainly live up to your expectations!" Bai Ningshuang immediately stood up straight and solemnly replied.
Luo Can nodded in satisfaction, then smiled and added, "While managing the shop, don't neglect your own cultivation."
"Yes!" the three answered in unison.
After arranging things at the pharmacy, Luo Can got up and left. By the time he returned to the Fate Defying Valley of Fate, it was already completely dark.
As soon as he entered the valley, he saw his three little apprentices surrounding Xiong Da's enormous body, their little faces full of amazement and curiosity, chattering away with questions.
"Little humans, stay away, or I might accidentally crush you all," Xiong Da voice, his tone tinged with impatience, though he still subconsciously retracted his claws.
"Big guy, what kind of Spirit Beast are you? Why can't I find any record of you in the Encyclopedia of Soul Beasts?" Dugu Yan asked curiously, looking up at her.
"And when Stone saw you, he was so scared that he didn't even dare to leave his nest," Ye Lingling added softly, her eyes full of doubt. This was the first time she had ever seen Spirit Beast that could frighten Stone, who had the bloodline of the Titan Giant Ape, so much.
"Were you also caught by Master? Me too!" Tang Ya raised her little hand, her bright eyes fixed on Xiong Da's two gleaming dark gold claws, her eyes full of longing.
"I am the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear! In the Star Dou Forest, there are only a handful of Spirit Beast that can rival our clan! The mere Titan Giant Ape is no match for us!" Xiong Da immediately raised his head, his tone full of pride.
" Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear? What kind of Spirit Beast is that?" Dugu Yan scratched her head in confusion.
"It seems there's no record of it in the book..." Ye Lingling frowned, desperately searching her mind for relevant information, but to no avail.
"I remember! I remember!" Tang Ya suddenly jumped up, raising her little hand high. "Daddy told me that the Xiong Jun among the Ten Great Beast Kings is the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear!"
" Ferocious Beast? What's that?"
"More powerful than Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"
The three little girls immediately huddled together, chattering away.
Just then, Luo Can walked over with a smile and explained to them, " Ferocious Beast specifically refer to those Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with cultivation exceeding two hundred thousand years who have successfully survived the Heavenly Tribulation. Their strength is far greater than that of ordinary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
"Master!" The three little girls cheered and surrounded him as soon as they saw him.
"Master, are there really such powerful Spirit Beast on the Douluo Continent?" Ye Lingling asked curiously, tilting her little face up.
"Of course there are." Luo Can smiled and rubbed their little heads, patiently explaining, " Douluo Continent is very large. Besides the Star Dou Forest, there are also oceans, the Far North Ice Plains, and Barren Gobi. There are many places that humans have never set foot in. And some exceptionally talented Spirit Beast can continue to cultivate after breaking through Hundred Thousand Years, passing through Heavenly Tribulation time and time again. These Spirit Beast are Ferocious Beast."
"As for the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, they possess the bloodline of the Golden Behemoth, one of the most elite bloodlines in the entire Soul Beast Realm. They are born with extreme attack and defense capabilities, and are virtually unmatched within their own rank."
"Wow, this big guy is really amazing!" Dugu Yan looked at Xiong Da with amazement.
Xiong Da immediately raised its head, revealing a smug expression that said, "You're quite perceptive." Then, it shook its massive body, turned around, walked to the Fate-Defying Lake, lay down, and began to absorb the pure energy in the lake water to cultivate.
"Alright, there will be many more Spirit Beast in the valley that you haven't seen before. Master will introduce them to you one by one then." Luo Can smiled and patted the three little ones' heads, sending them off to play on their own.
After sending his three young apprentices away, Luo Can turned and went to the herb garden in the valley. Seeing the various herbs growing well, with their glossy leaves and vibrant spiritual energy, Luo Can was very satisfied.
But at that moment, he suddenly sensed a very faint fluctuation of spiritual energy emanating from these Immortal Herb. The fluctuation was very light, but it carried a strong sense of intimacy, as if it were greeting him.
"Hmm? This is... almost becoming a spirit?" A glint of light flashed in Luo Can's eyes.
He crouched down, his fingertips gently tracing the leaves of a Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. The tender red leaves curled slightly, brushing against his fingertips as if in response to his touch.
Afterwards, he interacted with each of the other Immortal Herb in the Herb Garden. Whether it was the Aromatic Silk Beauty, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, or the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, they all showed him great affection.
This instantly reminded Luo Can of the plot of Douluo Dalu II. When Huo Yuhao entered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, the immortal Immortal Herb inside had already developed sentience and all of them had become Plant-type Soul Beast with a lifespan of at least Hundred Thousand Years.
These Immortal Herb are rare and precious materials, with extremely high age. Once they develop sentience, their starting point is much higher than that of ordinary Spirit Beast, almost all of them being Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
"Could it be because I continuously upgraded the Fate-Defying Lake, and the abundant life energy caused them to develop sentience ahead of schedule?" Luo Can couldn't help but think to himself as he looked at the garden full of spiritually vibrant immortal Immortal Herb.