The Bloodpill Ancestor fell into a state of inner turmoil.
The other party was clearly trying to trap him, yet what they said made so much sense—so much so that it was impossible to ignore.
“Please, Ancestor, understand our intentions clearly. We have never meant to target the Hemostatic Pill Sect. What we seek is a mutually beneficial cooperation,” Jiang Ke’er said.
“After all, the Hemostatic Pill Formula is so precious, we are reluctant to make it public…”
Then why scare me? Throw it casually into a lucky bag as a prize, making the whole world think the formula’s release is just a matter of time?!
“Speak. What do you want?” The Bloodpill Ancestor swallowed his humiliation, gritting his teeth as he asked.
“We hope you can stabilize the situation, preserve the flame of the Hemostatic Pill Sect, and continue producing the Hemostatic Pill,” Jiang Ke’er continued.
“Rest assured, the price of the Hemostatic Pill will rise soon. At that time, the Hemostatic Pill Sect will be able to return to profitability…”
“And the price?” The Bloodpill Ancestor knew it couldn’t be that simple.
“Only a small price,” Jiang Ke’er smiled shyly.
“We only wish to purchase ten thousand Grade A Hemostatic Pills and ten million Grade B Hemostatic Pills each month from the Hemostatic Pill Sect at half the cost price.”
Half the cost price?!
And in such quantities!
Do you take the entire Hemostatic Pill Sect as a bunch of emotionless human pill furnaces?
“Impossible!” The Bloodpill Ancestor’s answer was firm and decisive.
“We can’t produce that many. I’m the only one who can refine Grade A Hemostatic Pills, and even I can’t make more than a thousand a month. Even with all the sect’s effort, we can produce at most one million Grade B Hemostatic Pills monthly.”
“Alright then, I’ll lower my demands,” Jiang Ke’er sighed.
“We hope to buy half of the Hemostatic Pill Sect’s monthly production at cost price. This amount can’t be less than three hundred Grade A Hemostatic Pills and three hundred thousand Grade B Hemostatic Pills. In exchange, we will not produce any Hemostatic Pills ourselves, ensuring the Hemostatic Pill Sect maintains its monopoly.”
The Bloodpill Ancestor’s breathing grew heavy as his eyes blazed at Jiang Ke’er.
This exchange was indeed tempting. After all, the Hemostatic Pill Sect’s profitability hinged on maintaining a monopoly.
As long as the monopoly remained, the sect could still make money and keep running.
But looking closer at the terms… isn’t this blatant freeloading?!
No production on their part, just enjoying the fruits of my labor, taking the pills I painstakingly refined and tossing them onto the market for profit—lying down and waiting for the money to roll in!
Trying to freeload off me? Dream on! There’s no such good thing in this world! That’s my dream, how could I let others achieve it instead of me?
“Impossible!” The Ancestor answered resolutely.
“Not only would the sect’s monthly profit be halved, but where in the world does freeloading ever work out?”
“Forgive me for speaking plainly, but Ancestor, you don’t have the right to negotiate.” Jiang Ke’er’s single sentence struck the Bloodpill Ancestor like a lightning bolt, leaving him dumbfounded.
“Sir, times have changed.”
The Bloodpill Ancestor broke down in tears.
Times had indeed changed!
This was no longer an era where the Hemostatic Pill Sect could dominate the pill market with a single formula. The scheming bastards opposite were as sly as foxes!
In a single day, they caused the Hemostatic Pill Sect to collapse instantly, losing its bargaining chips, then immediately came back carrying the very chips the sect had once relied on to live, riding high on a free ride.
Even if profits were halved, the Bloodpill Ancestor had no right to refuse, because that half was still enough to support everyone in the sect… The sect had to be rebuilt in order to hold their fate and seek revenge!
“Deal…”
The Bloodpill Ancestor felt completely drained.
“In the end… I still couldn’t escape this disaster.”
Before leaving, Jiang Ke’er respectfully bowed to the Bloodpill Ancestor.
It was a gesture of worship to the god of wealth.
The Bloodpill Ancestor, filled with grief and rage, heard her say, “Ancestor, you won’t be lonely.”
“Hm?”
What did she mean?
Jiang Ke’er said nothing, leaving the Hemostatic Pill Sect, summoning the Mingzhou Cauldron to hide and shake off their tail, disappearing without a trace.
Meanwhile, the other members of the Dan Sect Alliance were gloating.
Their faces wore expressions of sorrow, but inside they were roaring with laughter.
The Hemostatic Pill Sect was done for!
The shadow that had long hung over all the monopolizing pill sects was broken!
“Excellent. Let’s keep bombing the Taiming Sect! Bomb them flat!” The various sect leaders were full of zeal.
Only the Master of the Dragon Hall felt a flicker of unease.
Reading the signs from just a leaf falling…
Could it really be… no?
The Hemostatic Pill Sect was too preoccupied with its own collapse, and with disciples fleeing in all directions, they naturally had no energy left to trouble the Taiming Sect anymore.
As a result, many of the medical clinics of the Taiming Sect saw the troublesome patients suddenly fleeing in panic, giving the Taiming Sect a much-needed breather.
Cheers filled the halls!
Besides, the Hemostatic Pill Sect had originally been the largest among all the Dan Sects.
With its withdrawal, the other Dan sects felt immense pressure… and when they felt more pressure, the Taiming Sect’s pressure lessened.
This was one of the results Jiang Ke’er had hoped for. Of course, it was only the beginning.
Next, she planned to do the same to the other major Dan sects, but due to time constraints, she could no longer force them to buy lucky bags—she had to go straight to their doors with pill formulas in hand.
Jiang Ke’er returned to the inn, where Xuanyang and the others had been waiting for some time.
“Qingyi, you…”
“I know what you want to ask,” Jiang Ke’er said, seeing their excited faces. She knew they had already heard the news from within the sect—some clinics had reopened, cultivators’ morale was stabilizing, and the situation was moving in a positive direction. “But I can’t explain this. After all, I’m just a little… uh, honest and simple little demon.”
“Honest and simple? If we hadn’t seen it with our own eyes, we almost would’ve believed you,” everyone muttered inwardly.
“What I’m about to do is very dangerous. You’d better return to the sect and wait for my news. Once I’m back, you’ll understand everything,” Jiang Ke’er said solemnly. “Trust me! Please!”
“We were sent out to protect you. If we went back first, Martial Aunt Yiqin would definitely go berserk,” Fatty Xiao Ming pouted. “But in extraordinary times, we’ll follow your lead.”
“I’m really unhappy about this. Feels like I’m just here to make up the numbers,” Xiao Richang sighed. “Little Junior Sister, are you sure there’s nothing else you need our help with? Especially since you’re venturing out alone…”
“Senior Brother, this enemy can’t be handled with numbers alone,” Jiang Ke’er smiled. “This time, it’s on me. After we survive this, when we get to the Secret Realm, it’ll be up to all of you.”
“Then, Little Junior Sister, take care!”
After days together, and witnessing Jiang Ke’er nearly dismantle the Hemostatic Pill Sect single-handedly, they had no choice but to believe her.
Perhaps only by doing exactly as she said could the Taiming Sect be saved. At this moment, they believed it with all their hearts.
“Take care!” Jiang Ke’er glanced at Qian Yue’s wound. “Keep warm, avoid spicy and greasy food, don’t take any pills made by others, and drink plenty of warm water…”
“Are you caring for me?” Qian Yue covered her mouth and laughed softly.
Jiang Ke’er’s face reddened slightly. “Just a doctor’s usual advice to a patient.”
Watching them leave, Jiang Ke’er took several deep breaths.
What comes next… is to seek fortune in danger!
After all, I’m just a gambler.
Sure, gambling is a bad habit, but if the goal is great and you lack the courage to risk everything… that’s even sadder.
Lose the gamble, and it’s game over.
But win, and from today onward, my superpower is being rich!