Inside the Star Luo Empire's imperial palace.
Inside the imperial study, Emperor Dai Tianfeng of the Star Luo Empire was sitting behind a large desk.
He was tall and imposing, with a dignified face and eyes that always held the sharp glint of a tiger.
Several people stood in front of him.
The soon-to-be Crown Prince Dai Weisi and his fiancée Zhu Zhuyun, along with several Soul Master from the Star Luo Empire who are loyal to the Imperial Family.
In the very center of this imperial study knelt a pale-faced captain of the regular guards, the very same one who had stopped Xiao Yan at the city gate earlier that day.
" Xiao Yan... Spirit Hall Elder Token... Blood Coagulation Powder..."
Dai Tianfeng tapped his fingers on the table as he listened to the city guard captain recount the report he had just received.
After the city guard captain finished speaking, his gaze finally fell on the other man, and he slowly began to speak:
"Is the effect of that Blood Coagulation Powder truly as immediate as you say?"
The city guard captain knelt on one knee, his voice filled with shock and lingering fear. His head was bowed as he respectfully addressed Dai Tianfeng:
"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true; I saw it with my own eyes."
Xiong Qianchang's left arm was broken and bleeding profusely, but after taking the elixir, the bleeding stopped in just over ten breaths.
Moreover, because I was in a close position to him, his wound showed signs of healing with visible muscle movement.
Although not immediately cured, it is clear that there is no major problem.
Moreover, according to Xiao Yan himself, the cost of this pill is only a few Silver Soul Coin.
"A few Silver Soul Coin..."
Dai Weisi, standing to the side, gasped, his eyes flashing with astonishment. He abruptly looked up at Dai Tianfeng, who was seated above him, and said:
"Father, if my Star Luo Empire is equipped with this item, the speed of wounded soldiers' recovery during wartime will increase several times, and the rate of disability will be greatly reduced!"
This... this is a national treasure!
Zhu Zhuyun, standing to the side, also had a glint in her beautiful eyes, a dangerous light flashing within them, but she spoke up:
"Father, it's not that I don't want to believe it."
"But Xiao Yan is just a young lad; could the pills he provided really have such terrifying effects?"
Zhu Zhuyun still remembered the scene at the previous Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
The relationship between Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing.
What were Xiao Yan and his companion's movements after entering the city?
After a moment of contemplation, Dai Tianfeng turned his gaze to another middle-aged man in the imperial study and asked a question.
This person is the person in charge of intelligence within the Star Luo Empire.
"Your Majesty, after Xiao Yan and his companion entered the city, they checked into the Peaceful Restaurant in the west of the city."
I just received news that Qian Baichuan, the manager of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, secretly went to visit him, stayed for about 15 minutes, and left with a look of great joy on his face.
Moreover, according to inside sources, after returning, Qian Baichuan immediately mobilized a large amount of funds and began a frenzied acquisition of many common medicinal herbs.
" Hundred Herbs Pavilion..."
Upon hearing this, Dai Tianfeng narrowed his eyes, gave a cold snort, and said:
" Qian Baichuan certainly has a keen sense of smell. So, it seems Xiao Yan and Hundred Herbs Pavilion have already reached some kind of cooperative agreement."
"Father, how should we deal with this?"
Dai Weisi hurriedly asked:
"Should we summon Xiao Yan immediately? Or should we try to acquire the formula for this elixir from him?"
"Acquisition?"
Dai Tianfeng glanced at Dai Weisi, a hint of sarcasm playing on his lips.
"Do you think that's possible? If this pill isn't very effective, then there's nothing to say; it's just a clown's act."
But if the effects and costs are truly as they claim, then it would be terrifying.
Most importantly, he possesses the Spirit Hall's Elder Token, and now is not the time to break ties with the Spirit Hall.
"We can't force him. Do you think he'd willingly hand over the formula to us?"
Dai Tianfeng shook his head and said:
Although Xiao Yan has some grudges against Mubai, he has no conflict with you.
Dai Tianfeng's gaze fell on Dai Weisi, and he spoke:
"Your investiture ceremony is just around the corner. Take this opportunity to have a proper discussion with Xiao Yan."
As for the pill, since Hundred Herbs Pavilion has already gained the upper hand, let's observe its effects first."
As he finished speaking, Dai Tianfeng looked at Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, his tone gradually becoming authoritative:
" Weisi, you are the protagonist at the investiture ceremony. In the grand hall, keep your composure and demonstrate the majesty and grandeur of the Star Luo Imperial Family."
As for Xiao Yan and the elixir, I have my own judgment.
As soon as he finished speaking, Dai Tianfeng's gaze turned to the last middle-aged man in the imperial study.
The middle-aged man looked to be no more than 30 years old, with his black hair neatly combed back. He wore a close-fitting dark court robe and stood respectfully below.
"Also, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing have a close relationship now. Why don't you ask Zhu Zhuqing about it?"
This man is the current head of the Zhu Family, and also the father of Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun.
They were also loyal ministers and supporters of the Star Luo Imperial Family.
"Your subject obeys the decree!"
After Xiao Yan and Hundred Herbs Pavilion reached a cooperation agreement, Qian Baichuan quickly demonstrated the top-notch skills and efficiency of a businessman.
In just two days, the first batch of medicinal herbs was delivered by the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.
On the list provided by Xiao Yan, every medicinal herb was delivered on time and of the highest quality.
If placed inside the Peaceful Restaurant, it would fill two rooms.
After receiving the medicinal herbs, Xiao Yan handed over the first batch of pills he had prepared to Qian Baichuan.
After obtaining the first batch of pills and testing their effects, Qian Baichuan immediately spread the news throughout Star Luo City.
The miraculous pill that can quickly stop bleeding and heal external injuries: Blood Coagulation Powder.
It will soon be available again at the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.
The prices displayed were shocking to everyone.
A full 50 Gold Soul Coin per bottle!
There were only 5 Blood Coagulation Powder in the bottle.
This means that the value of a single Blood Coagulation Powder has increased to 10 Gold Soul Coin.
Such an outrageous price made everyone secretly curse Hundred Herbs Pavilion as a profiteer, but they were also very curious about whether the pills were as miraculous as rumored.
At the same time, Hundred Herbs Pavilion also announced that another miraculous medicine, Qi Gathering Pill, would be officially launched in three days.
Convergence can greatly accelerate the recovery of Soul Power, which is tantamount to a second life for Soul Master in battle.
The next morning, before the doors of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion were even opened, countless Soul Master and Mercenaries were already lining up to wait.
As the Hundred Herbs Pavilion shop opened, before anyone could even speak, a rough voice came from behind the crowd.
"Make way! Make way!"
Then, several burly men, reeking of blood, pushed through the crowd and went straight to the counter.
The burly man at the head of the group had a hideous knife scar on his face, and the bandage wrapped around his right arm was still seeping blood.
"Give me five bottles of Blood Coagulation Powder!"
The scarred man slammed a bag of Gold Soul Coin onto the counter.
The clerk behind the counter looked up, pointed to a wooden board standing beside him, and calmly said:
"This is a one-bottle limit per person, that's the rule."
"What kind of bullshit rules are these?"
The scarred man glared and shouted:
"Our Blood Wolf Mercenary Corps is risking our lives hunting Soul Beast outside the arena, and our injured brothers are waiting for medicine. What can one bottle do?"
The mercenaries behind him also looked fierce, and their Soul Ring faintly appeared on their bodies.
The strength of these individuals was at the Soul Elder or Soul Ancestor level, which were at the third or fourth ring level.
The surrounding crowd looked surprised when they heard their names.
The Blood Wolf Mercenary Corps is not weak in Star Luo City, and it is quite well-known because of the fierce fighting style of its Soul Master.
The shop assistant at the Hundred Herbs Pavilion behind the counter seemed to have anticipated this scene, and he nodded towards the store.
Two elderly men dressed in gray robes slowly walked out. They did not release their Soul Ring, but the faint but powerful aura they exuded caused the scarred man's expression to change.
"The rules of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion are the rules."
One of the elders spoke calmly:
"If you're going to buy, follow the rules; if not, please do as you please."
The scarred man wasn't stupid; he could tell from the aura emanating from the two old men that they were not people he could afford to mess with.
The reason I was in such a hurry was because someone was waiting for their medication.
After apologizing, he grabbed a bottle of Blood Coagulation Powder, threw down 50 Gold Soul Coin, and left dejectedly with his men.
This minor incident did not affect sales; soon, all 100 bottles of Blood Coagulation Powder displayed at the Hundred Herbs Pavilion were sold out.
Those who couldn't buy left disappointed, but many more turned their attention to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.
As the first batch of Blood Coagulation Powder entered the market, its efficacy was quickly verified by others.
That afternoon, at a training ground in the western district of Star Luo City.
"Brother Wang, is your injury... really healed?"
Several young Soul Master surrounded a man in his thirties, staring in shock at the deep, bone-revealing wound on his arm.
Just two hours ago, the wound was still bleeding, but after taking the Blood Coagulation Powder, the wound has scabbed over and even shown signs of healing.
"It's more than just better!!!"
The man called Brother Wang waved his arms excitedly and shouted:
"This Blood Coagulation Powder is simply miraculous! I, Wang Meng, have been in Star Luo City for over a decade, and I've seen at least eighty to a hundred different kinds of healing medicines."
"I've never seen anything so effective."
At this point, Wang Meng lowered his voice and spoke to the group of young Soul Master:
"Moreover, I secretly tried circulating my energy, and there was no obstruction at all in the flow of my Soul Power."
Most healing medicines will affect the flow of Soul Power to some extent, but this Blood Coagulation Powder has absolutely no side effects!
"Really?"
Why would I lie to you?
Wang Meng Xiao Xin put away the jade bottle containing the remaining four pills and instructed the others:
"I need to keep this bottle of medicine; it could save my life in a critical moment."
Three days later, I must go back to queue up to buy Qi Gathering Pill.
Similar scenes were playing out throughout Star Luo City.
A Soul Master who was scratched on the back by Soul Beast outside the city had his wound stop bleeding within half an hour after applying Blood Coagulation Powder powder.
Even within the Star Luo City, several soldiers who were injured in minor conflicts during patrols strongly recommended purchasing the products from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion after trying the samples provided by the guards.
In no time, the name of this miraculous medicine spread like wildfire.
By the next day, the price of a bottle of Blood Coagulation Powder on the black market had doubled, reaching 100 Gold Soul Coin per bottle.
Inside the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, Qian Baichuan couldn't stop smiling as he looked at the rapidly increasing numbers in the ledger.