Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor

Spreading such news, it's almost like a fantasy tale.

"Nonsense! Remember, if I ever hear you disrespect Alchemist Chu again, calling him a youngster or a swindler, don't blame me for being merciless and cutting off your tongue. Hurry up, what are you dawdling for?"

The Eighth Prince was furious beyond control.

Chu Feng is his life-saving benefactor; he will not allow anyone to disrespect Chu Feng.

"Eighth Prince, there's no need for the one million silver taels reward! Saving you was never for the reward!"

With Chu Feng's capability, one million silver taels might sound like a lot, but he can easily earn it. It's estimated that the profit from the Elixirs sold yesterday at Longevity Hall has already exceeded one hundred thousand silver taels.

Thus, it would only take ten days to earn a net profit of one million silver taels.

Of course, Chu Feng owes a considerable amount of silver to figures like the Beixie National Master for purchasing this large residence. At present, the profits from Longevity Hall need to be used to repay debts, purchase medicinal materials, and pay staff salaries, etc.

Accepting the one million taels from the Eighth Prince is certainly tempting, but it would also mean settling all debts between Chu Feng and the Eighth Prince.

Longevity Hall, which Chu Feng wants to establish in Vermilion Bird Imperial City, urgently needs a powerful backer like the Eighth Prince.

He's astute indeed.

He directly refused the Eighth Prince's reward, ensuring that the Eighth Prince remains indebted to him. In critical moments, this favor could be of great use.

It could even become a powerful trump card for Chu Feng to turn the tables.

"Eighth Prince, after you return, the most urgent task probably is to identify the person who poisoned you. Completely eradicate the source of the poison!"

"Right, I have something here that can help you quickly detect which foods contain Mirage Poison!"

Saying this, Chu Feng took out a small porcelain bottle from his bosom and presented it to the Eighth Prince.

"Just pour out a little bit of the medicine powder in it, mix with water and table salt, then throw the food to be tested into it. If the water turns green, it means it is poisonous."

"Considering you have been poisoned for as long as ten years. I dare conclude that the poisoner is very cunning and extremely cautious, only using a minimal amount each time. Thus, you need to carefully observe the color of the water, it might only turn light green."

Chu Feng gave a few instructions and did not intend to keep guests any longer.

He planned to rest briefly, then immediately set out to return to the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage.

"Great kindness begets no thanks; I, Zhu Ba, will forever bear Alchemist Chu's kindness in my heart. On the day Zhu Ba is needed, I shall surely repay like the grateful deer!" Overjoyed, the Eighth Prince received the medicine powder Chu Feng gifted.

At the same time, a faint killing intent surfaced deep in his eyes.

Having been poisoned for a full ten years, finding the poisoner and tearing them into pieces is the only way to quench his deep-seated hatred.

"Prince, take it slow, and as for repaying the favor, you have spoken too seriously!"

Chu Feng bowed and sent him off, feeling notably exhausted, he ordered people to clean up the guest room so he could rest there.

As soon as the Eighth Prince left, the peerless beauty Li Shishi came into the guest room. Because Chu Feng was leaving the Vermilion Bird Imperial City today and it's unknown when he might return next.

This made her quite reluctant to part.

But she has always been proud and reserved, surely she wouldn't speak out directly, but rather wanted to spend more time with him before he left.

However, when she saw how weary Chu Feng looked, it pained her greatly.

"Master, why don't you rest here today and set off tomorrow!" Li Shishi persuaded.

"Shishi, are you trying to keep me here?" Chu Feng was touched and teased her with a smile.

"Not at all!" Li Shishi's cheeks blushed red, unable to meet Chu Feng's eyes.

Clerks outside eavesdropped.

"What are you looking at? Master is resting inside; nobody should go in and disturb him!"

Li Shishi scolded the clerks sternly, her status at Longevity Hall was no small matter, only second to Chu Feng, evenhigher than the Beixie National Master.

As for the Northern Domain Three Evils, they had to stay even more marginalized.

...

After Longevity Hall opened its doors, there were already many customers queuing outside to buy Elixirs. The business was booming even more than yesterday.

Li Shishi and Beixie National Master and others were busy for a while, finally having served this wave of customers.

When business quieted down, they finally had a chance to catch their breath.

"Surround them!"

A group of government officers charged into Longevity Hall fiercely, sealing off both the front and back doors.

"Oh, what are all you lords doing?" Li Shishi quickly stepped out from behind the counter, smiling as she approached.

Beixie National Master also came forward, repeatedly bowing and clasping hands in salute.

Citizens do not contend with officials.

These government officers represent the government office, the government itself.

"Hmph, stop grinning foolishly here! Do you know where this is? This is the Vermilion Bird Imperial City of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, the land under the Emperor's feet, a place ruled by law."

"The medicines and materials you sell in Longevity Hall, to put it nicely, can cure diseases and save people, but to put it harshly, might also kill people. We have received complaints from the people, saying that the Elixirs sold by Longevity Hall have poisoned someone."

"Let me ask you, have you completed the registration process when you opened this Elixir Pharmacy?"

"Do you have the government's official documents granting permission?"

The chief government officer, around fifty years old, had blackened teeth. With dead fish eyes and an unfriendly face,

It's clear that they came here just to find fault.

Li Shishi and Beixie National Master's hearts sank slightly, fearing that Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion had exerted power on the official side to start targeting Longevity Hall.

"Gentlemen, here is a little tea money! Please don't disdain it!"

"Our small shop has just opened a few days ago, and we haven't had the chance to handle those procedures yet!"

Beixie National Master hurriedly pulled out a silver note with a hundred taels denomination from his sleeve, handing it to the leading government officer.

Slap!

Unexpectedly, the officer didn't accept it at all, but opened it with a slap and scolded coldly, "What are you doing, what are you doing? Are you trying to openly bribe a government officer?"

"You dare to open a shop here selling Elixirs and medicine without processing the necessary procedures, that's illegal. Immediately call your person in charge and come with us. Also, close your shop immediately, seal it, and don't do any more business."

The chief government officer shouted repeatedly.

Chu Feng, who was resting inside, heard the noise outside and frowned slightly, walking out from inside.

"I am the person in charge, may I know what procedures the officials wish to inspect? I am actually acquainted with Lord Wang Ji of the Imperial City, and am asking him to handle it on my behalf." Chu Feng had much more confidence compared to Beixie National Master and the others.

As an Emperor, standing above ten thousand subjects.

For the government officials and clerks, seeing him would only mean bowing and kneeling. They have no right to be arrogant in his presence.

"Are you surnamed Chu?" The chief government officer glanced at Chu Feng with slanted eyes, actually recognizing Chu Feng.

"Precisely!"

Chu Feng's face remained indifferent.

"Take him!"

A group of government officials, aggressive like wolves, pounced towards Chu Feng.

"Don't mention any Lord Wang Ji to me. There are plenty of high officials in the Imperial City; everyone has to act according to the rules. Without procedures, that's illegal, come with us."