299: Show off your skills

Liu Ruyan softly said, “Please sit down first; we can talk slowly!”

Lu Xingchen sat beside Li Changbai.

Only then did Liu Ruyan say in a deep voice, “Junior Brother, we have you to thank for the Poji Pill Formula. Not only did it make us rich, but it also enhanced the reputation of our Lingyun Sect, increasing the sales of our other Medicinal Pills.”

“The city where our Lingyun Sect is located is the royal capital of the Advanced Wangshu Kingdom. The Wangshu Kingdom also has Martial Venerable Experts presiding over it. Originally, in the Wangshu Kingdom, our Lingyun Sect and Qingnang Sect were evenly matched, each occupying half of the Medicinal Pill market.”

“But since the Poji Pill appeared, in just a few months, our market share has risen to 70%. We also have Li Changbai to thank for his operations. Although Third Brother's Cultivation talent isn't great, his business acumen is quite good.”

Hearing this, Li Changbai’s expression darkened, and he said with a wry smile, “Senior Sister, why do I feel like you’re making fun of me?”

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “So, the Qingnang Sect is not convinced?”

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly, “You react quite quickly.”

“Li Chuang, the Sect Leader of the Qingnang Sect, was unwilling to be defeated by us like this, so he started a trade war, drastically lowering the price of Medicinal Pills. There was nothing we could do but play along, so we also lowered our prices.”

“But that’s not all. Li Chuang also hired thugs to destroy our shops in the Wangshu Kingdom, and many Disciples have already been injured. If this conflict continues, it will only result in mutual destruction. So, I negotiated with Li Chuang, and eventually, both sides decided that the top experts from both Sects would determine the market share in the Wangshu Kingdom.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen raised his eyebrows slightly.

“Are we going to have another arena battle?”

Liu Ruyan smiled and nodded, “Junior Brother, your quick wit is truly admirable.”

“Indeed, there will be an arena battle, but it won’t be a test of martial prowess, but rather of Alchemy. Both sides will send five contestants to the stage, with no time limit. Whoever refines a Medicinal Pill of higher quality will be the winner. It will be a best of three.”

“The losing side will not be allowed to sell Medicinal Pills in the Wangshu Kingdom.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen gasped.

“Is the stake that big? If we lose, our Lingyun Sect will suffer a heavy blow!”

Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “It seems like a big loss, but it’s not.”

“Our Lingyun Sect has few Disciples, and managing our industries mostly relies on the strength of affiliated Sects. We are already short-handed, so if we lose, it can be considered a Reduce burden for the Lingyun Sect. But if we win, we can make a fortune.”

“So, regardless of winning or losing, our Lingyun Sect will not suffer a loss.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly stunned.

“Ah, this…”

“Senior Sister truly has a good plan! As expected, Personal Disciples chosen by the teacher are not simple. If that’s the case, then we can indeed take a gamble.”

“Then, what are the chances of our Lingyun Sect winning?”

Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “Definitely higher than the Qingnang Sect!”

“Although our Lingyun Sect has a small number of people, every one of them is an elite. All the Disciples of Spirit Medicine Peak are above Sixth-Grade Alchemists, and there are even several Seventh-Grade Alchemists.”

“Even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit. Although our strength is strong, we must still be prepared. The reason I called you here this time is to confirm the participants for the arena competition.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen said with a wry smile, “Senior Sister, you specifically called me over; you’re not trying to make me participate, are you?”

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly.

“What else? You promised to contribute to the Lingyun Sect back then, and now that the crisis is upon us, of course you have to participate!”

Lu Xingchen said with a wry smile, “Alas, I knew I couldn’t escape it.”

Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “Your personality is truly strange. You are in the prime of your youth, yet you are so reserved and don’t want to show off at all.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Qi is for protecting loved ones, not for showing off. Life is short, and fame and glory are external things. The most important thing is to live each day well with the one you love.”

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan was stunned for a moment, and a hint of admiration appeared in her eyes as she looked at Lu Xingchen.

Li Changbai patted Lu Xingchen’s shoulder and said with a smile, “You’re quite insightful, kid!”

Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “According to our intelligence, the Qingnang Sect only has one Eighth-Grade Alchemist, who is Sect Leader Li Chuang. Our Lingyun Sect also only has one Eighth-Grade Alchemist, and that is Xu Qing.”

“But Li Chuang already has one foot in the grave, and his Alchemy experience is very rich, so his strength should be above Xu Qing’s. We will most likely lose the match against Li Chuang. So, we will have to rely on the remaining four Seventh-Grade Alchemists.”

Hearing this, Xu Qing pouted, looking indignant.

“Senior Sister, why do you boost others’ morale and diminish our own? Seniority doesn’t necessarily explain everything. If I’m fortunate enough to encounter Li Chuang, I’d like to seek his guidance!”

Liu Ruyan chided, “Alright, alright, I know you’re formidable. If you encounter Li Chuang then, you can certainly challenge him.”

“Besides Xu Qing, I’ve also decided to have Junior Brother and Xiong Chumo participate, and then select two from the five Elders. Do you all have any objections?”

Liu Ruyan said the last sentence to everyone.

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was startled and said in a deep voice, “All the participants are Peak Masters and Elders, Senior Sister, yet you actually let a Disciple participate. Is Miss Xiong that amazing?”

Liu Ruyan chuckled, “Don’t underestimate Miss Xiong. At such a young age, her Soul Power has already reached the Late Spirit Realm, and she is a Seventh-Grade Alchemist. Her Alchemy is more powerful than most Elders.”

“She has already been accepted by Xu Qing as a Personal Disciple, so she is considered the teacher’s grand-Disciple.”

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “The Lingyun Sect truly has hidden talents; there are so many experts! It is my fortune to be able to join the Lingyun Sect.”

Liu Ruyan chuckled, “As you learn more about us, you will discover more of our secrets!”

Just then, an Elder stood up and said in a deep voice, “Sect Master, we have all witnessed Xiong Chumo’s strength, so there is no problem with her representing the Lingyun Sect in the competition. However, we are not familiar with Peak Master Lu and do not know his strength. If you want to convince everyone, please ask Peak Master Lu to show us his skills!”

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan frowned, turned to Lu Xingchen, and said in a deep voice, “Junior Brother, do you mind performing some Alchemy?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “No problem. I don’t want to rely on my position to pressure others; let’s speak with our strength!”

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly.

This Lu Dazhuang was also a sensible person. She liked this Junior Brother more and more.

Liu Ruyan said in a deep voice, “Since that’s the case, please ask the five Elders and Junior Brother to refine a Medicinal Pill for us on the spot. The top three in Medicinal Pill quality will represent the Lingyun Sect in the competition!”