195: False advertising

When Jiang Chen saw that the so-called Southern Region Poison King had directly died after merely touching the residual poison of the Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm, he was momentarily stunned.

Fortunately, he currently held an official position, so he wasn't afraid of any false accusations.

Otherwise, he might truly suspect that this fellow was planning to sacrifice his own life to frame him.

After all, as a Black Yamen Demon Slaying Guard, even if he broke the law, the Black Yamen would conduct its own internal questioning first.

For example, if Jiang Chen made a mistake, his transgressions would only be submitted to the Black Yamen headquarters in Cangzhou City.

And currently, the person in charge of the Cangzhou City Black Yamen was Lu Qian.

So, Jiang Chen naturally wasn't afraid.

If the other party wasn't using his own life to frame him, then he might have truly been poisoned to death.

Poisoned to death by the poison of a mere Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm.

And he still had the nerve to call himself the Southern Region Poison King?

"He died from poison."

"The person you invited, he couldn't have been a fake, could he?"

Jiang Chen looked at Yan Xiaoguang, who had turned into a puddle of corrosive liquid.

His gaze also held a hint of doubt as he looked at the Purple-Robed Alchemist.

The Purple-Robed Alchemist was also stunned.

A fake?

How could that be!

He had spent real money to invite him from the distant Southern Region.

How could he be a fake?

But now, this was the only way to resolve the situation.

He simply went with the flow.

The Purple-Robed Alchemist cupped his hands slightly towards Jiang Chen.

"Lord Jiang truly has a Wisdom Eye; no demon, ghost, or monster can escape his gaze. Fortunately, Lord Jiang intervened and exposed this imposter, otherwise, my Aotian Pill Pavilion would still be kept in the dark."

The Purple-Robed Alchemist forced a smile.

Even in such a situation, he could still manage a smile; the person before him was indeed quite a character.

"Since you were also unaware, then the matter of whether your Aotian Pill Pavilion engaged in false advertising will temporarily not be pursued."

"Later, your Aotian Pill Pavilion will need to conduct self-reflection and self-inspection. If there are any further problems, this official will show no mercy."

Jiang Chen said indifferently.

False advertising.

These four simple words immediately shattered the prestige that the Aotian Pill Pavilion had previously accumulated.

After all, the Aotian Pill Pavilion had just confidently announced that they had invited the Southern Region Poison King to join them, leading the people of Cangzhou City to believe they were saved, and that if any problems arose in the future, they could be cured at the Aotian Pill Pavilion.

But unexpectedly, the person the Aotian Pill Pavilion invited was an imposter.

If this were a matter of life and death, wouldn't it have needlessly harmed others?

What the common people disliked and could not tolerate the most was this kind of behavior.

If you don't have the ability to cure, then you don't have the ability to cure.

But to insist you can, only to end up killing someone—people certainly wouldn't easily let such a matter go.

Thus, the reputation of the Aotian Pill Pavilion plummeted in the hearts of these people.

Even when they came to the Aotian Pill Pavilion to buy Medicinal Pills in the future, they would have to verify the authenticity of the Medicinal Pills.

When the Purple-Robed Alchemist heard Jiang Chen's words, his entire face immediately darkened.

Calling you 'Lord' once, and you actually think of yourself as an official?

He actually wanted his Aotian Pill Pavilion to conduct self-reflection and self-inspection?

Did his Aotian Pill Pavilion need to!

Even if his Aotian Pill Pavilion had problems, who in the entire Cangzhou City would dare to investigate!

"Lord's lesson is well-taken."

The Purple-Robed Alchemist, at some point, had lowered his posture significantly.

After all, Jiang Chen had already won two consecutive matches.

Regardless of whether there was anything strange involved, Jiang Chen definitely possessed true skill.

Soon, one hundred thousand Spirit Stones were once again respectfully delivered into Jiang Chen's hands.

Jiang Chen's face also bloomed with a very satisfied smile.

If the other party dared to renege, Jiang Chen would have directly ordered people to uproot the Aotian Pill Pavilion.

The group from Spirit Pill Pavilion all breathed a sigh of relief.

"As expected of him."

Zhou Yan praised him endlessly.

Zhou Miaoqing's little heart was also thumping excitedly.

Her eyes sparkled as she looked in Jiang Chen's direction.

Cheng Yurou looked at Zhou Miaoqing's gaze, a certainty forming in her heart, and immediately revealed a faint smile.

Miss Zhou is well-behaved, sensible, intelligent, and capable.

In the future, she will surely become Xiao Chen's right-hand person.

Jiang Chen's heart was naturally also delighted.

He even thought that he would be even happier if there were a few more places like the Aotian Pill Pavilion.

After all, he had so easily received two hundred thousand Spirit Stones for free.

Originally, Jiang Chen had wanted to continue the competition.

However, the Purple-Robed Alchemist seemed to have received some information, first showing a slight surprise, then recovering and understanding the arrangement.

He immediately cupped his hands and offered a placating smile to everyone present, including Jiang Chen.

"Heh heh, congratulations, Lord Jiang, on your two consecutive victories."

"The third match will take place in three days."

"If any spectators are interested, you can come to the arena in the city in three days to watch."

The Purple-Robed Alchemist's tone shifted, actually postponing the third match.

Moreover, it was announced in a way that left no room for objection.

After all, it was their competition.

Even the competition prizes were provided by them.

So, when and how the competition would be held was naturally up to them.

However, changing the schedule under these circumstances, saying they would change the time, indeed required a considerably thick skin to achieve such a thing.

Of course, changing the time was successful.

However, the grand opening of the Aotian Pill Pavilion directly became a joke.

Conversely, the Spirit Pill Pavilion side immediately found itself in a booming situation.

With Jiang Chen's appearance, plus two genuinely skilled Rank 4 Alchemists presiding.

The Spirit Pill Pavilion's reputation also greatly increased.

Furthermore, the Medicinal Pill auction that evening also became a major highlight.

The auction method employed was also very special.

The Spirit Pill Pavilion would first announce the grade and effects of the Medicinal Pills, and provide proof.

At the same time, everyone would participate in a silent auction.

Everyone would write down the maximum amount they could offer on a slip of paper.

Then, the Spirit Pill Pavilion would announce the results on the spot.

This way, for those participating in the auction, the success rate increased significantly, and it also avoided situations where animosity might arise with others.

This method was proposed by Jiang Chen.

After all, Jiang Chen knew best.

Auctions were a high-risk industry.

Countless scenes of showing off and getting slapped in the face often occurred at auctions.

Therefore, Jiang Chen firmly prevented such situations from happening.

Moreover, even with this method, they wouldn't necessarily suffer a loss.

The first day of Spirit Pill Pavilion's opening ended in Perfection.

Inside Ziyun Villa, Cheng Yurou also praised Jiang Chen endlessly.

"Xiao Chen was amazing today! That Aotian Pill Pavilion is probably going to be in a slump."

Jiang Chen also smiled confidently.

"The best is yet to come..."