32: Chapter 32 Resurrection

Zheng Fufeng, as the head of a Family, was known for his strength.

Even if he hadn't reached Innate Perfection, he was outstanding among Innate Martial Artists and had the potential to touch the threshold of the Grandmaster realm.

The Martial Artists he brought with him were not weak either; otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to run over and cause trouble so recklessly.

Yet, the Su Family only needed one strike to cut down the Zheng Family's Martial Artists.

With one slash of the saber and one thrust of the sword, they sent Zheng Fufeng flying like a dead dog, leaving the assembled guests dumbfounded.

Zheng Fufeng also never expected such an ending.

In his vision, all he needed to do was ruin this opening ceremony, establish a relationship of hostility, and then make a graceful exit.

Prior to this, he had specifically investigated the Su Family. Su Yang, the strongest in the Family, was not in Qingyuan County, leaving only Luo Qian in charge with a group of Innate Martial Artists.

As fellow Innate Martial Artists, no matter how strong Luo Qian and the others were, Zheng Fufeng was confident he could escape unscathed.

But who could have guessed that Qin Jiangmei wouldn't play by the rules at all and immediately sent people to fight at the slightest disagreement?

Caught off guard, the three Innate Martial Artists of the Zheng Family instantly lost their combat capability.

Zheng Fufeng managed to narrowly block Luo Qian's attack relying on his own hard strength, but was then decisively struck by the following attack from Su Xuanheng.

Ultimately, this caused him to capsize in the ditch.

"Damn it, this is a huge loss of Face."

Zheng Fufeng's Face darkened, the Qi and blood within his body churning like a raging flood, and he couldn't help but cough up fresh blood.

Being beaten out of the Drunken Immortal Tower, his old Face could not bear it.

However, since the conflict between the two sides had successfully escalated, his objective was barely achieved.

"Su Family, just wait for me."

Killing intent surged across Zheng Fufeng's Face, and without hesitation, he turned and left, not even caring about the Zheng Family Martial Artists still lying inside the Drunken Immortal Tower.

Moments later, several Zheng Family Martial Artists were tossed out by the Su Family members like trash.

The waiting Zheng Family members looked as if they had eaten a dead fly—their Faces extremely ugly—and quickly gathered their companions before hastily departing.

The lively atmosphere of the Drunken Immortal Tower quickly returned.

Fine wine and delicious food flowed, with singing and dancing continuing, but everyone's minds had drifted elsewhere.

Seeing that the time was right, Qin Jiangmei suddenly stood up, drawing the attention of the guests. They all wanted to hear what this Madam Su was preparing to say.

Did she intend to spout nonsense about them supporting the Drunken Immortal Tower more, or something similar?

That would be too boring. To speak realistically, without any mutual benefit, why would anyone support them?

Under the gaze of attention, Qin Jiangmei gently raised her hand. In her palm, there was now a bottle of Medicinal Pill; the porcelain bottle had a common exquisite appearance.

But what she said next made the entire venue erupt.

"Everyone! The Drunken Immortal Tower run by the Su Family will not only maintain the original Immortal Treasure food supplements and martial dao pills but will also periodically add new Medicinal Pills for auction."

"For example, this pill in my hand is a Second Grade Medicinal Pill newly refined by my husband—the youth-preserving pill!"

"Youth... what? youth-preserving pill!!!"

An old Daoist priest with white hair, hidden in the crowd, immediately jumped up, asking anxiously: "Madam Su isn't joking, is this really the legendary youth-preserving pill?"

Qin Jiangmei smiled like a blooming flower and nodded gently.

"Indeed! This pill is a Low Grade youth-preserving pill, possessing thirty years of youth-preserving effect. It is genuine and can be provided to the Immortal Treasure Tower for verification on the spot."

Countless gazes turned toward Shopkeeper Cui simultaneously.

His mouth slightly agape, his heart filled with uncertainty.

Did Fellow Daoist Su really refine the youth-preserving pill? Or was the Su Family trying to use him to fake it to win back the popularity of the Drunken Immortal Tower?

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Shopkeeper Cui stepped forward with a hardened scalp and took the pill for verification.

While verifying, his brain worked rapidly, contemplating whether to give Face to Su Yang or to tell the truth.

Before he could decide, a unique fragrance belonging to the immortal gold peach entered his nostrils.

Just smelling that scent, he felt a rich vitality flowing through his body.

This pill was truly a youth-preserving pill!

Shopkeeper Cui's pupils contracted sharply. His shocked expression was visible to everyone. There was no need for him to speak; the crowd already understood.

"It's actually real!?"

"It really is the youth-preserving pill!"

"My heavens, Head of the Su Family truly deserves to be Qingyuan's number one Alchemist; he can even refine the youth-preserving pill!"

The Drunken Immortal Tower immediately erupted in deafening clamor.

Qin Jiangmei smiled sweetly and struck while the iron was hot: "The youth-preserving pill can make a person return to youth and maintain a youthful appearance. A Low Grade youth-preserving pill can maintain youth for thirty years. The starting bid is one hundred Spirit Stones. This pill will be auctioned irregularly at the Drunken Immortal Tower."

"Perhaps many of you cannot gather this much capital at once. If the youth-preserving pill fails to sell, it will be kept until next month."

"One hundred Spirit Stones!" As soon as the words fell, someone bid loudly.

They had originally thought this price would cool everyone down, but unexpectedly, someone started shouting a bid right away.

But just as this person finished shouting, another bidding voice came through.

In just a few moments, the Low Grade youth-preserving pill was sold for seven hundred Spirit Stones.

It must be known that Qingyuan County was just a small county town, lacking even Foundation Establishment Cultivators; most inhabitants were Martial Artists and Mortals, and Spirit Crystals were their mainstream currency.

Seven hundred Spirit Stones converted into Spirit Crystals was a full seventy thousand Spirit Crystals!

What was even more surprising was that the Family who ultimately bought the youth-preserving pill turned out to be the Jiang Family, a Qi Refining Family.

Ever since the Jiang Family Head stopped appearing, the Jiang Family had become exceptionally low-profile. Many people speculated whether something had happened to the Jiang Family.

Qin Jiangmei was also very surprised. The Su Family had only sent an invitation to the Jiang Family according to custom.

She hadn't expected that the Jiang Family didn't come last time, but showed up this time.

Now, the banquet at the Drunken Immortal Tower became even more lively. Because the Su Family had displayed greater value, everyone became more enthusiastic.

Qin Jiangmei smiled brilliantly, finally breathing a sigh of relief in her heart.

Fortunately, she hadn't messed things up and had successfully brought the Drunken Immortal Tower back from the brink of death.

Thinking about it felt incredible; it was just a Low Grade youth-preserving pill she and Su Yang refined using scrap materials, yet it had easily revitalized the Drunken Immortal Tower.

If they released a Medium Grade youth-preserving pill, it would probably attract Qi Refining Families from surrounding counties.

... The opening ceremony at the Drunken Immortal Tower concluded successfully today, generating more buzz than anyone had anticipated.

After the banquet dispersed that evening, County Magistrate Wang couldn't help but issue a warning to the Su Family.

"The Zheng Family's goal has been achieved. They came today precisely to escalate the conflict, and then attack the Su Family in the same manner they annihilated the Liang Family. You must be extra careful!"

Qin Jiangmei nodded her exquisite head, thanking him for his good intentions.

She hadn't been blinded by the prosperity of the Drunken Immortal Tower; the Su Family had already entered a state of alert.

"Luo Qian, you will stay and guard the Drunken Immortal Tower these few days. I have other arrangements for the Family."

Qin Jiangmei said to Luo Qian.

Luo Qian was stunned when he heard this: "Madam, is it really okay if I don't return to guard the Family? What if..."

Under normal circumstances, he would unconditionally follow orders and would not contradict the Su Family's commands.

But this time, it concerned the survival of the Su Family, so he had to ask.

Qin Jiangmei did not explain further, merely saying lightly: "No need to worry. In the past few years with the Su Family, you should be clear that the Su Family has more foundation than what is apparent on the surface."

Luo Qian's expression sharpened, and then he nodded in relief.

The Su Family had earned a massive fortune over the years, accumulating an immense amount of resources. Even he had rapidly become a Innate Martial Artist under the Su Family's resources.

With such a huge amount of resources, how could the Su Family not improve the strength of its clansmen?

To put it bluntly, if Qin Jiangmei wanted to practice martial arts, she too could break through to the Xiantian Realm in a short time.

Luo Qian couldn't help but suspect at this moment that Madam might also be a Innate Martial Artist, just one who was hiding it through some means.

Thinking of this, his heart relaxed.

Since the Su Family dared to let him guard the Drunken Immortal Tower, it meant there was a stronger force guarding the Family. This way, perhaps the Su Family truly didn't need to fear the Zheng Family!