Your Highness has exceptional insight.
Xiao Yan, unusually, also showed a slight smile, and spoke in the same tone as Qian Renxue.
He found a strange sense of ease when he was with Qian Renxue.
No need to beat around the bush, no need to test the waters, just say what you want to say.
Qian Renxue is too clever; trying to outsmart her is just asking for humiliation.
Then he stopped smiling and turned the conversation to business.
"You should know about the pills that the Star Luo Empire sold back then."
"Your Highness should have heard of the sales and reputation of Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill in the Star Luo Empire."
"Are you planning to replicate the model you used in the Star Luo Empire in Heaven Dou City?"
Qian Renxue immediately understood, but then she shook her head.
She placed the teacup on the stone table and gently traced a circle on the rim with her slender fingers.
"Although the Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill are effective, these two pills, however good, cannot solve the Dark Hall's current predicament in the slightest."
Blood Coagulation Powder can stop bleeding, Qi Gathering Pill can enhance cultivation levels below the Soul Elder level. These two kinds of pills are naturally in high demand on the market.
However, their main customers are independent cultivators and low-level Soul Master, Soul Hunting groups and mercenary teams, city guards and patrol teams.
These low-level customers can bring you fame and popularity, but they can't give you the real power to fight against the Spirit Hall.
Qian Renxue stared sharply at Xiao Yan, her tone even colder than before:
"Although Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill are useful for Soul Master, they are mostly effective only for low-level Soul Master."
For true powerhouses and major forces, these two pills are useful, but they are far from enough to warrant offending the Spirit Hall for them.
Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill are not enough.
Don't worry, we have new stock.
Xiao Yan spoke calmly, his tone showing no embarrassment at having his plan exposed, but rather a confident and assured air.
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow slightly; she could tell that Xiao Yan had been prepared all along.
He came to see her today not to ask for advice, but to tell her about a situation she could already foresee.
"Pills for those below the Soul Elder are naturally not sought after by the major powers."
However, this time, even Soul King and Soul Emperor were able to break through at least two levels of Soul Power after taking the pills.
There are no side effects.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Qian Renxue's face showed a look of surprise.
This time she was genuinely surprised, not with a perfectly timed social expression, but truly stunned for a moment.
This effect can produce the same result for Soul King and Soul Emperor, increasing their Soul Power by at least two levels, without any side effects.
This level of elixir was beyond her comprehension.
The Spirit Hall's pill storehouse does indeed contain high-grade pills capable of enhancing the cultivation of Soul King and even Soul Emperor, but without exception, those pills come at a great cost.
They are either extremely rare, have strong side effects, or have very high requirements for the user's physical condition.
Xiao Yan's statement that "there are no side effects" means that the pill's refining level has reached a point where it can turn something rotten into something magical.
Moreover, from the original Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill, it has now evolved into pills that can affect both Soul King and Soul Emperor.
Qian Renxue had no doubt that Xiao Yan must have even higher-grade pills in his possession.
This person's talent for alchemy is simply incredible.
Following this trend, could Yan also refine higher-level pills?
If that's the case, then what Xiao Yan controls isn't just a pill shop, but a treasure trove of pills capable of changing the entire continent's power structure.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Elephant Armor Sect, and even the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
All the major powers would compete to cooperate with Xiao Yan in order to obtain these pills.
By then, even if the Spirit Hall wanted to take action against Xiao Yan, they would have to consider the consequences of offending all the major powers.
"From low-grade to high-grade, then you should have other pills in your possession, right?"
Qian Renxue didn't hide her suspicions and asked directly.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, her golden pupils gleaming with curiosity in the moonlight.
She has always been a person full of curiosity about the unknown.
"Yes, we do have them, but mass production isn't possible yet."
Xiao Yan shrugged, and the area around his shoulder, where his Soul Division Martial Soul was located, blurred for a moment, as if he were Simulation a shrug.
He had long since witnessed Qian Renxue's intelligence; her ability to deduce from a single Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill that he possessed even higher-grade pills was truly admirable.
"Since Your Highness has asked, I will not hide anything from you."
I still have several kinds of pills, all of which are unique formulas that only I can currently refine.
Although it cannot be mass-produced yet, it still has some use.
As long as your strength doesn't exceed that of Soul Saint, it will be effective at this stage.
That's a real shame...
A feigned look of regret appeared on Qian Renxue's exquisitely beautiful face.
She tapped the table lightly twice with her hand, a subtle, mischievous smile playing on her lips.
"I'm already at the Soul Saint realm; the pills you mentioned probably won't be very effective for me."
"..."
Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment, which was uncharacteristic of him.
As Qian Renxue finished speaking, as if to verify her words, seven Soul Ring flashed and disappeared from Qian Renxue's body.
Although it was only a fleeting moment, the oppressive aura unique to Soul Saint level spread outwards like a tide, only to be precisely drawn back into Qian Renxue's body.
Her control over Soul Power had reached an extremely refined level; the transition between releasing and retracting Soul Ring was seamless, with no excess Soul Power leaking out.
Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment. Seven Soul Ring -- Soul Saint.
If he remembers correctly, Qian Renxue should be in her early twenties.
Soul Saint in his twenties would likely have already broken the record for the youngest Soul Saint in history, even according to the Spirit Hall's records.
Soul Saint at the age of twenty-six—this age and this level of cultivation are extremely rare, even in the entire Douluo Continent.
"I admire you."
Xiao Yan cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Qian Renxue, his admiration coming from the bottom of his heart.
He cultivated himself from scratch to level 67 Soul Emperor, relying on the combined resources of two worlds, the tempering of Seventh-Grade Pill, and countless breakthroughs on the verge of life and death.
Qian Renxue reached the Soul Saint realm at the age of twenty-six solely through her own talent and the resources of the Spirit Hall. Such talent is truly admirable.
"Furthermore, there is another matter I wish to ask Your Highness for assistance with."
After Xiao Yan finished bowing, he steered the conversation toward the real purpose of his visit that evening.
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue smiled knowingly.
She picked up the teacup and gently stirred the tea leaves floating on the surface with the lid, her movements unhurried and composed.
Let me guess.
You can cooperate with other forces to sell low-end pills; Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill will sell well.
However, the customers for these low-end pills are too scattered to form a truly powerful cooperative alliance.
The Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill, which can produce such a powerful effect on Soul King and even Soul Emperor, can only be targeted by a few major sects— the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the Elephant Armor Sect, and even the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
These forces possess a large number of Soul King and Soul Emperor, all of whom have been stuck at their bottlenecks for many years.
A single Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill can increase their Soul Power by at least two levels, which is an irresistible temptation for any sect.
For such a targeted, high-end drug, you're planning to use an auction, right?
Only an auction format can attract the most attention in the shortest amount of time.
It can also cause major factions to drive up the price of the Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill through open bidding, pushing the price to its highest point.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but marvel at Qian Renxue's extraordinary talent.
He didn't say anything, but Qian Renxue had already guessed most of his plan.
From tiered pricing strategies for elixirs, to a sales model that focuses on high-volume sales of low-end elixirs and auctions for high-end elixirs, and then to using auctions to attract the attention of various powerful forces.
Whether in terms of talent, strength, realm, or political acumen, Qian Renxue has demonstrated a maturity and wisdom far beyond her peers in every aspect.
"Don't worry, I will clear the Heaven Dou Auction House out in three days."
Before Xiao Yan could ask, Qian Renxue spoke up.
She put down her teacup, crossed her hands on the stone table, and the teasing expression on her face disappeared, replaced by a serious and determined look.
A pair of golden eyes shone brightly in the moonlight.
"What you want to sell, who you want to sell to, and how you want to sell it, it's all up to you."
"You may use the name of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family as you see fit. Also, I will make arrangements with the Spirit Hall to ensure your auction goes smoothly."
Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Qian Renxue agree immediately.
Although he was almost stopped at the door by the Porcupinefish Douluo tonight, the result was even smoother than he had expected.
Qian Renxue not only agreed to provide the Heaven Dou Auction House, but also took the initiative to help him figure out how to delay the Spirit Hall from receiving the news.
With her words, the auction was practically a done deal.
"Then thank you very much, Your Highness."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan's Clone Martial Soul transformed into a black shadow once more, rising from under the old plum tree like a wisp of ink smoke blown away by the wind, and quickly flying away from the mansion along the route he had come from.
He was incredibly fast, disappearing into the alley outside the courtyard wall in the blink of an eye.
The moonlight once again bathed the entire courtyard, and the shadow of the old plum tree was quietly cast on the stone table, as if the eerie, dark figure from before had never existed.
"Whoosh!"
After Xiao Yan left, a very faint sound of clothes rustling in the wind came from the side room.
The figure of the Porcupinefish Douluo reappeared in the corner of the courtyard. His appearance was silent and stealthy, like a ghost emerging from the shadows.
He was wearing a dark gray robe, and was short and thin.
His gaze fell on Qian Renxue, a hint of hesitation flashing in his cloudy old eyes.
After a few moments of silence, he carefully chose his words and Xiao Xin began to speak:
"Young Master, Xiao Yan is now His Majesty's number one wanted man."
His Holiness the Pope is determined to have him, and we...
He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear enough.
Qian Renxue remained seated at the stone table, holding a cup of tea that had already cooled slightly.
Before the Porcupinefish Douluo could finish speaking, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from Qian Renxue.
That was the oppressive feeling generated when all seven Soul Ring were released at the same time. Although it was far less overwhelming than the pressure of Titled Douluo, it contained a purer and more sacred aura.
The power of the Angel God even made the Pufferfish, Titled Douluo- level cultivator, feel a chill run down its spine.
This wasn't a matter of physical strength, but a tremor from the depths of one's soul, like a powerful beast encountering the king of beasts.
That is a suppression based on bloodline and Martial Soul.
"Elder Pufferfish, you only need to stay by my side; there's no need for you to overstep your bounds."
Qian Renxue's voice was very soft and calm, without a trace of emotion in her tone, yet it instantly caused a thin layer of cold sweat to seep out from the back of the Porcupinefish Douluo.
As the Porcupinefish Douluo sensed the coldness in Qian Renxue's eyes, his unease grew stronger.
He quickly lowered his head, bending his waist as low as possible, his voice filled with undisguised fear and awe:
"Yes, Your Highness! I understand."
Qian Renxue didn't say anything more, she just nodded slightly.