Chapter 14 Selling Counterfeit Medicine?

Regarding Shopkeeper Qian's request, Ye Fan agreed without even thinking.

Firstly, true gold fears no fire; secondly, he had investigated the reputation of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, so Ye Fan was very reassured on this point.

Shopkeeper Qian carefully took the dragon tiger pill and hurried off to find an Alchemist for appraisal; when he returned, his beard was almost flying with excitement.

"What the Young Master said is true; this Medicinal Pill is indeed as you described. Do you truly want to sell it?"

Ye Fan nodded. From Shopkeeper Qian's reaction, it seemed he had somewhat underestimated the value of the dragon tiger pill.

Compared to a flashy item like the youth retention pill, the dragon tiger pill could genuinely enhance one's strength.

This kind of Medicinal Pill was what all Cultivators sought after; its value far exceeded Ye Fan's imagination.

"Good! Since the Young Master is so straightforward, then I, Qian, will also give an honest price... How about eighty thousand Spirit Stones?"

"Eighty thousand?"

Even though Ye Fan was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but be secretly shocked.

He originally thought the dragon tiger pill would sell for twenty or thirty thousand at most, and after buying the youth retention pill with the Spirit Stones he had, there wouldn't be much left.

He didn't expect the System to give him another surprise; this way, his subsequent plans would be much easier.

"Fine, then as Shopkeeper Qian says, eighty thousand it is."

"Additionally, I have a list here. I need some Spirit Medicine seedlings and Medicinal Pills for cultivation. I hope Shopkeeper Qian can prepare them for me; the price is naturally negotiable."

"That's simple. I'll have them ready for the Young Master within the time it takes an incense stick to burn."

Shopkeeper Qian left quickly and returned even faster, having prepared everything Ye Fan needed.

"Young Master, here are the items you wanted, including the youth retention pill. In addition, there are about ten thousand Spirit Stones remaining."

Ye Fan did a rough check; the quantity and quality were all correct.

With these resources invested, Murong Wan would surely break through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining Realm.

Under the ten-fold return, even if he didn't break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, he wouldn't be far off.

Ye Fan was in high spirits and rose to take his leave, but Shopkeeper Qian called out to him.

"Young Master, wait a moment. Please keep this token."

"This is..."

"This is the VIP token of my Hundred Treasures Pavilion. You can enjoy a ten percent discount on any purchase."

Ye Fan was stunned for a moment, then nodded, thanked Shopkeeper Qian for his kindness, and left.

Watching Ye Fan's receding back, the shocked expression of his own Alchemist reappeared in Shopkeeper Qian's mind.

"The fragrance of this Medicinal Pill is rich; it must have been refined not long ago."

"To be able to refine a Medicinal Pill of this level, the other party must be a Core Formation Realm or perhaps even a Golden Core Realm Great Cultivator."

Thinking of this, Shopkeeper Qian felt his throat go dry; even gulping down a pot of tea didn't quench his thirst.

Ye Fan didn't expect that after this series of actions, he had gained a non-existent backer.

Now, in Shopkeeper Qian's eyes, there must be a powerful expert behind Ye Fan.

If he didn't cling tightly to such a strong backer, Shopkeeper Qian would have spent all those years in the market city in vain.

Ye Fan was in a great mood, planning how to lay his cards on the table with Murong Wan and win over this iceberg as soon as possible.

But just as he stepped onto the grounds of Profound Spirit Peak, an unexpected situation occurred.

"Truly, enemies meet on a narrow path."

For some reason, Yan Jingyun had seized Lin Lei, accompanied by several Disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall; it seemed they were about to escort him to Profound Spirit Peak.

"Senior Brother Yan, what is the meaning of this?"

Ye Fan spoke as he appeared in everyone's sight. Yan Jingyun was momentarily stunned, but then he sneered inwardly.

"Truly, there is a path to heaven but you won't take it, and there is no gate to Hell yet you barge in. Senior Brothers of the Law Enforcement Hall, this person is Ye Fan. Quick, seize him!"

"Seize me? On what grounds?" Ye Fan asked with a frown.

The two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples stepped forward, eyeing Ye Fan like predators. "Someone reported you and Lin Lei for selling fake medicine. According to the law, we must take you back for punishment!"

"Selling fake medicine?"

Before Ye Fan could ask why, Lin Lei repeatedly cried out that he was being wronged.

It turned out that as soon as this fellow Lin Lei got the small pills, he started looking for people everywhere to test them.

But you can't force a sale like that; who would test medicine so openly? It was practically shouting that there was something wrong with it.

The matter would have been simple; at most, Lin Lei would have just embarrassed himself.

But in the current situation, Yan Jingyun must have received word and reported it to the Law Enforcement Hall, pinning the crime of selling fake medicine on the two of them.

They were about to escort Lin Lei to seize Ye Fan, but they didn't expect to run into him at the foot of the mountain.

If Ye Fan remembered correctly, a certain Deacon in the Law Enforcement Hall was also surnamed Yan; thinking about it now, he was likely a member of the Yan Family.

If he were really taken away by them, even with ten lives, he would be doomed.

"Senior Brothers, it's true that I refined the Medicinal Pills, but on what grounds do you say they are fake?" Ye Fan argued his case.

Before the Law Enforcement Hall Disciples could say anything, Yan Jingyun interjected from the side, "You two Utility Disciples, what do you know of Alchemy? These are clearly fake medicines that treat human life like grass."

The two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples nodded, clearly agreeing with Yan Jingyun's words.

But Ye Fan waved the Outer Sect Disciple token in his hand, stating plainly that he was now an Outer Sect Disciple.

"You're an Outer Sect Disciple? You've broken through to the Qi Refining Realm?"

Yan Jingyun's face became even more unsightly, but he still insisted that what Ye Fan sold was fake medicine.

"Senior Brothers, don't waste words with him. Seize him first; once we're at the Law Enforcement Hall, are you worried he won't talk?"

The two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples had obviously been tipped off; they exchanged a glance and prepared to act without another word.

Ye Fan's expression darkened slightly as he secretly channeled the Mysterious Jade Finger, ready to strike at any moment.

But just as the tension between the two sides reached a breaking point, a cold female voice suddenly drifted over.

"The Law Enforcement Hall certainly puts on quite an air, coming to my Profound Spirit Peak to seize someone without even a word of greeting?"

Murong Wan's toes lightly tapped the Void Realm as she slowly descended like a Heavenly Immortal from the Nine Heavens. Her cold gaze swept across the area, making everyone present feel their scalps tingle.

"Wan'er... your cultivation has improved again?"

Yan Jingyun's face changed as he realized Murong Wan's cultivation had broken through to the Eighth Level of Qi Refining Realm.

But she had no intention of responding to him; she simply looked at the two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples, making Yan Jingyun's face even more unsightly.

"Senior Brothers, do you have evidence for this arrest?" Murong Wan asked coldly.

"This..."

Although the two had entered the sect earlier than Murong Wan, their cultivation was only at the Fifth Level of Qi Refining Realm, far from being a match for her.

Under her gaze, they felt a tightness at the crown of their heads and could only force themselves to speak.

"The Law Enforcement Hall does not need to explain its actions to you."

"Oh? So the Law Enforcement Hall can act without evidence?" Murong Wan said indifferently.

"Whether there is evidence or not isn't for you to decide. If there's a problem, go speak directly to our Deacon."

The two wanted to say more, but a cold snort accompanied by an overwhelming pressure descended.

"The Law Enforcement Hall doesn't need evidence to seize people? Shall I personally go and ask your Hall Master? After all, I don't know any minor Deacon."

As the pressure hit like Mount Tai pressing down, Lin Fan felt a surge of alarm, and a terrifying thought popped into his mind.

"A Core Formation Realm Cultivator?!"