Right now, Hearing-Reach Herb Fragrance was the key to dealing with Sandworms. If its quality was compromised, people really would die.
Li Ling asked, "Where did the victim get those Incense Pills? Does the Rare Treasures Tower sell counterfeits too?"
Shang Yuxian said, "That's precisely the problem. That branch of the Rare Treasures Tower is in a remote location, and its shopkeeper really did collude with the managers to buy counterfeit Incense Pills from outside suppliers and pocket the profits.
"Some traveling merchants and peddlers were also able to obtain stock from them and distribute it for sale.
"The Rare Treasures Tower has already punished the counterfeit sellers severely and publicly offered a bounty for the suppliers' heads. But the rogue cultivators haven't seen the real culprits, so they don't accept that outcome.
"We still need to root out the counterfeiters promptly to quell public criticism. Otherwise, not only will these Incense Pills lose their reputation, but you'll be dragged into it too, Fellow Daoist Li."
Li Ling said, "What a calamity out of the blue."
Still, this was probably one of the drawbacks of fame. Sometimes, the very reputation that made you could also break you.
Even if things became truly irretrievable, he could still adopt another identity and muddle his way through. But unless he had no other choice, Li Ling was unwilling to do that.
So he asked, "What do you intend to do this time?"
Shang Yuxian said, "With something like this happening, the Money Guild cannot shirk its responsibility. We'll certainly do our utmost to resolve the matter for our client, and afterward, we'll also help you seek compensation from the Rare Treasures Tower."
Li Ling said, "Excellent. I'll do what I can to find a solution myself."
After Shang Yuxian left, Li Ling returned