The people in the shop were taken aback when someone suddenly came in and questioned them, even bringing up human lives and official positions. They looked at each other, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Qiao Lian'er had just arrived at the door when she returned.

“Uncle, we’re doing just fine selling our medicinal herbs. It’s inappropriate for you to say such discouraging things,” she said bluntly.

"I'm just trying to advise you in good faith not to be greedy for short-term gains and disregard human life," Manager Tan said with an air of righteous indignation.

Madam Chu said unhappily, "Manager Tan, I don't understand. How are we disregarding human life?"

“We all run pharmacies. You’re not upset because my business is doing well, are you? Your pharmacy has been open for over ten years and has three floors. You don’t need to be jealous of my small shop.”

Shopkeeper Tan snorted: "Medicinal herbs that can be used to treat diseases are all recorded in the 'Compendium of Materia Medica'. The medicinal herbs sold in all the shops and clinics will not deviate from the scope of the 'Compendium of Materia Medica'. This herbal reference book is compiled by the Imperial Medical Academy. Every year, new herbs from various places that have been proven to be effective in treating diseases and strengthening the body are reported at the end of the year and included in this 'Compendium of Materia Medica'. It not only has textual descriptions but also illustrations to make it easy to identify. Most of the medicinal herbs on your shelves are ones that I have never seen before or heard of, yet they have such effects, which means they are not from the right path and are prohibited drugs."

Not only did Liu, who was doing hard labor, hear two men discussing how the medicine they bought from the Chu family's pharmacy could last for half an hour. The two men were very happy, with proud expressions of regaining their masculine vigor.

Qiao Lian'er felt both angry and amused, but looking at Manager Tan, it seemed that he wasn't there to cause trouble on purpose, but was genuinely concerned about human life and safety.

Considering her responsibility, she patiently explained.

"To tell you the truth, these medicines of mine come from the Western Yan Kingdom. They have been used there for hundreds of years, so their safety can be guaranteed. Since you said you have this 'Compendium of Materia Medica,' I will submit it to you by the end of the year."

"With such a miraculous medicine all of a sudden, don't use the Hu people as an excuse," Manager Tan insisted.

"Moreover, the Flaming Mountain separates the Western Flame Kingdom and the Great Swamp Kingdom, and there is almost no contact between the two countries. How can I judge whether what you said is true or false?"

"By the way, I haven't asked you yet, how were they transported here? Aren't the men and horses afraid of being burned to death by the Flaming Mountains?"

"The Western Yan Kingdom has a special transport bird, the Fire Eagle, which can carry a load of 500 jin."

"It's bizarre, so bizarre! How could a little girl like you be able to communicate with them?"

"Well then, there's no point in saying more. How about we make a bet?" Qiao Lian'er said.

"What kind of bet?"

"If, three days later, the person who used my herbs has more strength and energy but no other adverse symptoms, then my herbs are fine."

"When the time comes, Manager Tan will wholesale these medicinal herbs to your shop."

Since the owner of a large pharmacy is still prejudiced against us, we might as well use this opportunity for marketing.

If even those who had objections were subdued, what about the others?

Manager Tan did consider it seriously. If there really was a problem with these medicinal herbs, it would be obvious within three days.

This person is just a mortal, and the medicine is toxic; he simply cannot withstand it for long.

Moreover, the medicinal herbs in this shop have strong and obvious effects; they are not the kind of slow-acting medicines that work gradually.

"Alright, if I really misunderstood you, and if your medicinal herbs are truly that miraculous, then putting aside the bet, I'll be the first to stock up on them."

Who in a pharmacy doesn't want good medicine? He wasn't deliberately looking for trouble; he was just worried that the herbs might be harmful to people's health.

"Of course, if anyone gets into trouble, you'll have to close the shop and pay for their medical treatment. If someone dies, not only will you have to pay for the funeral expenses, but Old Master Chu will also have to give a self-criticism to his superiors."