A well-informed businessman-looking man analyzed the situation with great seriousness.
Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, creating an atmosphere of curiosity and suspicion throughout the hall.
Clearly, the news that the Fang family had opened eighteen pill shops in one go had caused a huge uproar in Yanming City, and almost everyone knew about it.
Just as everyone was discussing this, a figure slowly stepped into the medicine shop.
"This...isn't this Master Huang? He's the most famous alchemist in Tianyuan County! Why would he condescend to come to this small Yanming City and even show up here?"
In the crowd, someone recognized the newcomer first and exclaimed in surprise, their voice filled with shock and disbelief.
"Could it be that the Zhao family has already climbed up to Master Huang's towering tree? This is truly extraordinary!"
The crowd whispered amongst themselves, their faces filled with surprise and awe.
“Master Huang has arrived. I am Zhao Mengde, the old man in charge of this place. I was unaware of your arrival and failed to greet you properly. I hope you will forgive me.”
Upon hearing the news, Manager Zhao of the Zhao Family's main pharmacy rushed over from the inner hall. He jogged along, his face beaming, and respectfully bowed to Master Huang, his posture extremely humble.
This person in charge, named Zhao Mengde, was a member of a collateral branch of the Zhao family, but he earned the trust of the Zhao family head, Zhao Tiancheng, through his shrewdness and competence.
For many years, he has been in charge of this vital elixir shop, and under his careful management, the business has flourished.
"I'm just taking a stroll around Yanming City out of boredom, and I'd like to see what the alchemists here are all like. You don't need to be so nervous, I'll just wander around as I please."
Master Huang spoke calmly and in a composed tone, then began to walk around the main store of pills, his eyes occasionally sweeping over the displayed pills as if deep in thought.
Not long after, Ye Qianqiu and Ye Qianqian also arrived at the medicine shop.
Ye Qianqiu was dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, his appearance extremely flamboyant, and his every move exuded the air of a spoiled young master.
He swaggered into the shop, went straight to the counter, picked up a bottle of pills, and asked arrogantly, "Manager Zhao, how much does this mid-grade Meridian Opening Pill cost?"
"Replying to Young Master Ye, the price of a mid-grade Meridian Opening Pill is 50,000 taels of silver. If Young Master Ye wants it, we can reduce the price by 5,000 taels of silver."
Zhao Mengde smiled broadly and answered cautiously.
He knew very well that Ye Qianqiu and Ye Qianqian were the children of City Lord Ye Zhong. In Yanming City, they were figures whose mere presence could shake the entire city. He dared not be negligent in the slightest.
"You old monkey, are you trying to fool me? Do you think I'm a sucker, easy to fool?"
Upon hearing the price, Ye Qianqiu's expression changed instantly, and he suddenly flew into a rage.
His eyes widened in anger, and he slammed the porcelain bottle containing the pills into the ground.
With a loud bang, the porcelain bottle shattered instantly, and the pills inside spilled all over the ground.
"Young Master Ye, what... what do you mean by this? This price is based on market prices, and there is absolutely no intention to deceive you!"
Upon seeing this, Zhao Mengde panicked, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and his voice was filled with anxiety and fear.
Although the main store of pills is full of experts, they dare not act rashly in the face of Ye Qianqiu, who is a powerful figure. After all, Ye Qianqiu is backed by the City Lord's Mansion.
This sudden change was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.
In an instant, everyone in the store was drawn to this, and they all looked on with curiosity and surprise, wondering why Young Master Ye had suddenly made a move. The scene fell into chaos and tension.
"Hmph! The Fang family's top-grade Meridian Opening Pill only sells for 30,000 taels of silver, yet your Zhao family dares to ask for 50,000 taels for your mid-grade Meridian Opening Pill. Aren't you blatantly taking advantage of my ignorance of market prices and deliberately ripping me off?"
Ye Qianqiu snorted coldly, a sly smile appearing on his lips, but a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.
At this moment, he was completely immersed in this meticulously planned performance.
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