Luo Zheng froze for a moment, then thought it over and said:
"The pill business in Anning County is completely monopolized by the Pill Hall. If you want more Blood-Strengthening Pills, I'm afraid you'll have to approach the Pill Hall."
"But Hall Master Lu was sent here from Sanyuan Prefecture. Though our family supplies them with medicinal herbs, there's no guarantee she'll show me any consideration."
Luo Zheng gave a wry smile.
"After all, anyone can take over the medicinal herb business, but the Pill Hall needs to have ties to the government..."
Pills, salt, and iron were lifelines controlled by the Dragon Court. They could not be handed over to others.
The Pill Hall might call itself an independent branch, but it was linked to the government by countless threads.
"Still, you're preparing for the Seven Halls Tournament, so I imagine you're in urgent need of Blood-Strengthening Pills."
"Very well." Luo Zheng paused. "I'll swallow my pride and go plead your case."
Li Chuan cupped his fists.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Luo!"
Luo Zheng shook his head.
"It's too early to thank me."
"Hall Master Lu is cool and aloof. There's no one in Anning County who can keep her in check."
"If she doesn't like someone, she won't give them the time of day, no matter who they are. The County Magistrate is no exception."
"I'll go try my luck."
Li Chuan gave a slight nod.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Brother Luo."
With that, Luo Zheng changed into a different outfit and quickly left.
Back in his courtyard, Li Chuan's heart sank.
Judging by what Luo Zheng had said, getting that lofty, aloof Hall Master Lu to grant him a favor wouldn't be easy.
He had to prepare for the possibility of failure.
But without