Patriarch Yun was too weary to argue with him; the Yun Family of the future was no longer on the same level as the Yin Family.

He waved his hand to have a servant see the guest out.

As he was leaving, Patriarch Yin wore a mocking smile on his face.

"Patriarch Yun, you should inquire around; how many powers are willing to buy your Yun Family's pills now?

With merely a few high-grade pills produced monthly, some are still willing to buy.

But can those few pills support such a large estate and so many alchemists?"

Listening to these words, there was not a hint of anger on Patriarch Yun's face.

In fact, he found it somewhat amusing.

He simply was not yet willing to reveal the Yun Family's trump card.

He merely said, "See the guest out."

Seeing Patriarch Yun dismiss the guest once more, Patriarch Yin finally tread leisurely toward the exit.

Watching the back of Patriarch Yin, Patriarch Yun couldn't help but sigh with some emotion.

"That child Shen Han has a clear vision; when you're down and out, it's good enough if others don't kick you while you're down.

Providing timely help is indeed asking too much."

Once the Yun father and son came to this understanding, they felt less expectation in their hearts.

A day passed, and no one else came to visit.

The next day, it wasn't until 3:00 PM that a second guest finally arrived.

This person was none other than Boss Sha, who last time came to see Patriarch Yun's uncle but missed the opportunity for cooperation due to the pill formula issue.

Over the past few years, Boss Sha had expanded his business venture significantly.

He was purchasing pills in bulk and then reselling them.

Though seemingly a small business, accumulated profits meant that he was now considered a major pill merchant.

In the parlor, a servant brought in a pot of fresh tea.

Boss Sha remained relatively polite, not revealing an arrogant demeanor.

"Patriarch Yun, Young Master Yun, my words today might be blunt, I hope you both won't mind too much."

"Please speak candidly, Boss Sha."

After a brief pause, Boss Sha said, "I, Sha, am a businessman; I chase profit wherever it is to be found.

The Shen Family and others stationed forces have now completely banned the purchase of Yun Family's pills.

The sales of your Yun Family's pills will undoubtedly take a severe hit; to sell again, you'll have to offer discounts."

His intent was fairly obvious—it was simply to make the Yun Family lower their prices.

"Patriarch Yun, Young Master Yun, I, Sha, seek profit but am not unreasonable.

For low-grade pills, if you sell them to me at 80% of the past price, I'll buy them all. How about it?"

The price was cut by 20%, which frankly wasn't too extortionate.

Compared to other powers, Boss Sha was still willing to purchase the pills at 80% of the price, already a generous offer.

With others, maybe they'd start at 50%, or even 40%...

"Patriarch Yun, you should be well aware of your Yun Family's situation now.

Anyone who buys your pills will get branded as opposing the Shen Family.

The price I offer is already the utmost goodwill."

Upon hearing this, there was no trace of worry on Patriarch Yun's face.

"Since Boss Sha is so forthright, naturally our Yun Family should also show some sincerity.

If you'll kindly step this way, let's take a look at our Yun Family's Pill Room."

Though unclear about the intention, Boss Sha followed behind the Yun father and son, walking toward the residence.

Not far in, a rich medicinal fragrance could be smelled.

"This seems not to be the scent of Recovery Pills or Blood Replenishing Pills?"

Boss Sha furrowed his brow slightly, showcasing his acute sense of smell.

"Although not an alchemist, Boss Sha has quite a bit of study in the Dao of alchemy; he can discern pills just by their scent."

With that, Patriarch Yun's uncle opened the door to the Pill Room.

Inside the Pill Room, several alchemists were refining pills, and they were not making low-grade pills.

They were middle-grade pills, namely Qi-Enhancing Pills and Replenishing Pills.

The ability to produce middle-grade pills alone isn't extraordinary, quite common actually.

But Boss Sha, after observing a little while, saw the key details.

First of all, the speed of refinement had greatly increased; while other medicine-refining families required two to three two-hour periods to refine a single middle-grade pill,

the Yun Family's alchemists could produce one in just a quarter of an hour.

Not only was it fast, but the success rate was extremely high too.

"Patriarch Yun..."

Boss Sha gazed at Patriarch Yun with some amazement, seemingly understanding why the Yun Family had kept their residence closed for nearly a month.

The Yun Family had transformed!

"Let's go; there are more surprises in store for Boss Sha."

With that, Patriarch Yun led Boss Sha to the medicine storage place.

Upon opening the door, an even denser medicinal aroma wafted forth.

Merely catching a whiff, Boss Sha already discerned the extraordinary quality.

"Are all of these... high-grade pills?!!"

Patriarch Yun's uncle said nothing, casually pulling out some to show Boss Sha.

"Barrier-Breaking Pill, Small Rejuvenation Pill, True Essence Pill, Lantian Jade Refining Pill..."

Looking at the rows of pills before him, Boss Sha felt his lips tremble slightly as he spoke...

"Such a number of high-grade pills, and the Yun Family produced them in just over twenty days?"

"Boss Sha needs only to know that no matter how many high-grade pills you want, our Yun Family can supply them."

The confidence in that statement was indeed substantial.

Before arriving at the Yun Family, Boss Sha had been somewhat apprehensive.

He worried about offending some powers allied with the Shen Family because of the Yun Family.

In Great Wei, the Shen Family was considered a significant power, and in this generation, out came a prodigy Shen Ye, skilled in both the scholarly and martial paths.

At least, they could thrive for another sixty years.

"With the Yun Family opening its doors for two days, only Boss Sha has come to visit.

Since Boss Sha mentioned an 80% price, today, however many pills you purchase will be at that 80% rate."

Initially somewhat apprehensive, now Boss Sha was filled only with excitement.

The three returned to the parlor.

Patriarch Yun's uncle produced a price list set in stone.

Seeing the prices listed, Boss Sha realized that the entire pill realm of Great Wei was about to undergo a seismic shift.

The middle-grade Qi-Enhancing Pills and Replenishing Pills were priced at only 60% of their previous purchasing price.

Even the sought-after high-grade pills were listed a tenth lower than their previous purchase price.

This was clearly an attempt to drive the other medicine-refining families into oblivion.

Today was a great opportunity, and Boss Sha, without any further hesitation,

emptied all his assets, buying as many pills as possible.

Before other buyers snatched up the Yun Family's pills, Boss Sha planned to sell them at a premium.

The profit from this could cover revenue for three to four years!

Patriarch Yun was equally straightforward, allowing Boss Sha to purchase however many pills he wished.

Once this batch of pills hit the market, the Yun Family's pills would quickly become well-known.

Profit pursuits aren't so easily concealed.

...

In the military camp of Eastern Great Wei.

With only a few days until year-end, although on the frontier, preparations were still underway to provide the soldiers with a taste of the new year.

As for the meals, the quality naturally needed to be upgraded.

After some contemplation, Shen Qingshan felt it was time to revisit Yun'an City.

With this thought, he summoned Shen Lingsheng to his camp.

"Send a communication to the family; I'm returning after the year-end."

Hearing his father's words, Shen Lingsheng was taken aback.

"Didn't father just return home for the Mid-Autumn Festival? Why go back again?"

"At the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, that rebellious son Shen Han reached the eightieth level.

I suspect your mother is being lax in managing the family, failing to recognize a talent in the Shen Family.

Perhaps among the other grandchildren, there are geniuses yet to be discovered.

This time when I return, I intend to seriously evaluate, to scrutinize thoroughly.

Additionally, inform Shen Han that he must attend the family assessment after the year-end.

If he dares not return, even in front of His Holiness, I would charge him with unfilial conduct."

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