Fury Immortal Doctor

Chapter 1835 - 1838: Tears Are the Most Useless Thing in the Cultivation World

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the many alchemists present lit up."The leader makes a valid point. If we can block people from getting through, then no matter how impressive Shen Qiang's elixir pills are, what does it matter?"

"Great idea."

"Feasible. As long as we can drag things out until the end of the exhibition, Shen Qiang won't be able to salvage the situation. Even if he doesn't end up with zero sales, if he only sells a few tens of millions, he'll end up as a laughing stock."

Seeing the crowd agree, Pan Zheng smiled and said, "Since everyone agrees, let's do it. Time is of the essence." Glancing at his watch, Pan Zheng continued earnestly, "In fifteen minutes, the exhibition will open. Remember, keep people engaged, even if they don't place orders. Don't give them the chance to get close to Shen Qiang."

"Understood!" The alchemists rubbed their hands together in excitement.

"It's time to show Shen Qiang how formidable we are."

"Let's do our best to make Shen Qiang end up with zero. Once the sales figures are out, if he's at the bottom, everyone in the cultivation world will know he's no match for us."

The alchemists began eagerly organizing their displays.

At this time, in the study at the back of the exhibition hall, watching the surveillance feed on the computer screen, as Pan Zheng waved his hand and the alchemists moved like they were on a stimulant, bustling about with vigor, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley turned around with a smile and said, "This Pan Zheng still isn't giving up, it seems."

The Third Elder beside him chuckled, "The Thirty-two Skillful Hands represent the top-tier alchemy standards in the cultivation world. They are usually arrogant and proud. I thought that after buying Shen Qiang's elixir pills, they might tone it down a bit. But it seems now that they're struggling in their final moments."

The Valley Master laughed, "Shen Qiang's pills are undoubtedly the best in the entire cultivation world, otherwise someone from the top ten would have stepped in to teach him a lesson. The only question now is what Shen Qiang can gain from this pill competition."

"I think, even if his pills can't be mass-produced, they can at least make it into the top eight," the Third Elder said.

The Valley Master laughed and then said seriously, "Yurou, that silly child, went to Mist Peak early this morning to pick flowers for Shen Qiang. I feel she's determined to be with him, so when she asked you for exhibition booth number thirteen, I agreed without a second thought."

"Because this achieves two things: on one hand, it gives Shen Qiang a helping hand, and on the other, it sends a warning to Pan Zheng. But this Zong Zixiao..."

Looking at the frowning Valley Master, the Third Elder smiled and said respectfully, "It's impossible to associate with someone without flaws. Zong Zixiao is different from Zong Zijin. Zijin is full of lies and loves face-saving, willing to sacrifice anything for it. Zong Zixiao, on the other hand, is thick-skinned and dark-hearted, adept at playing rogue."

"When he found out Shen Qiang got the best exhibition booth, he had some thoughts and actions, which are normal. After seeing the lady's flowers, he also tried to make amends, so I don't think the sect leader should make things difficult for him. After all, it means he doesn't realize it was the Valley Master's intention."

The Valley Master remained silent for a moment, sighed, and said, "You're right. If Zong Zixiao had no thoughts or actions towards Shen Qiang, that would be inhumane. So don't worry, I won't blame him for this."

"Sect Leader, you are wise and magnanimous."

"Don't flatter," the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley chuckled, then furrowed his brows, looking at the surveillance footage's return image, said in a stern voice, "This Pan Zheng, all along, gives me the feeling of someone with a strong desire to control. I initially brought Shen Qiang here to warn him not to think Medicine King Valley is powerless against him."

"But now, it seems this Pan Zheng is overly cautious. For Shen Qiang to rise from under his watchful eyes, the difficulty truly isn't ordinary."

The Third Elder furrowed his brows upon hearing this and said, "In the cultivation world's elixir trading, aside from Medicine King Valley dominating thirty percent at the peak, the other fifty percent is handled by the Thirty-two Skillful Hands."

"In other words, we and they control eighty percent of the elixir trade in the cultivation world, leaving the remaining twenty percent to the four small elixir arts and other alchemists."

"However, from last year until now, Shen Qiang's Gathering Qi Powder has nearly monopolized the market, so Pan Zheng will absolutely not allow Shen Qiang to rise at this pill competition. He'll do everything possible to suppress him, so I think you should give Shen Qiang another push."

The Valley Master smiled, "Because of Qin Yurou?"

The Third Elder nodded, "Indeed. The young mistress is your only beloved daughter. Since she's taken a liking to Shen Qiang, you..."

"That's a different matter," the Valley Master retorted coldly, "Qin Yurou is an adult now. I support her choices, but I won't sacrifice Medicine King Valley's interests for her. As for Shen Qiang, if he's a capable man, he'll naturally find a way to solve the current problem. If he can't solve it, it only proves that Yurou's eye power is lacking, and Shen Qiang is incompetent."

The Third Elder hesitated and said, "Valley Master..."

"You don't need to say more!" the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley said seriously, "I am not a nanny. I can't accompany Yurou for her entire life. Everyone, when facing life and making choices, must consider the consequences. Yurou chose Shen Qiang, so whether it brings glory and wealth or poverty and hardship, she must be responsible for her choice."

"Shen Qiang gave up staying in Provincial City for minor antics and came to the elixir competition, so he must be prepared to face competitors. If he can do it and has the ability, he will soar to great heights. If not, can't hold his ground against them, and gets bullied, then he'll need to either come up with a plan or endure it. As for tears, they're the most useless thing in the cultivation world."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder hesitated and said uncertainly, "Sect Leader, what you say is reasonable, but Shen Qiang is not just facing any member of the Thirty-two Skillful Hands, but the leader Pan Zheng, which is quite overwhelming for him currently."

The Valley Master laughed, "You mean to remove the Thirty-two Skillful Hands and find someone about Shen Qiang's age to compete with him in an elixir competition? Who would come?"

The Third Elder remained silent, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I understand the sect leader's meaning. Truly, a real man should rely on himself. But at this pill competition, Shen Qiang is indeed besieged from all sides. Not only is Pan Zheng, the leader of the Thirty-two Skillful Hands, not accommodating him, but more importantly, I've heard some unfriendly rumors."

The Valley Master frowned and said, "Speak."

"The Sect Leader of Kunlun Sword Sect has not only brought strong practitioners but also seems to have contacted some sects to find trouble for Shen Qiang. What do you think..."

The Valley Master laughed, his eyes cold as he said, "Suffering losses early is better. The cultivation world has always been survival of the fittest. If Shen Qiang can't see through this, and relies on others whenever he's in trouble, he'll never achieve greatness. So whether it's Pan Zheng or Kunlun Sword Sect, we will not interfere. Shen Qiang's problems, let him solve them himself."