Gong Jian swallowed secretly.
If he could become the new patriarch of the Gong family.
He would surely return all the shame he had suffered to those who looked down on him.
But.
He didn't believe Chen Nan had that ability.
If it were in Yan Country, he would definitely not doubt Chen Nan.
After all, he was one of the Three Grandmasters.
The Yan Emperor also highly appreciated him.
As long as he spoke, let alone becoming a family patriarch.
Even becoming a high official in the imperial court would be no problem.
But this was Gan Country.
Even if Chen Nan became one of the Three Grandmasters, so what?
He had inadvertently offended Dan Chenzi, the Grandmaster Alchemist of Gan Country.
He had also single-handedly crushed the envoy delegation from Xue Country.
And everyone knew that the Emperor of Gan deeply loved the Empress.
Therefore.
He didn't believe Chen Nan could make him the new patriarch of the Gong family.
Chen Nan said earnestly, "Brother Gong Jian, if you trust me, return to the Gong family tomorrow. At the latest, in three days, I will make you the new patriarch of the Gong family."
"Alright, brother, I'll trust you this once."
This time.
Gong Jian chose to believe Chen Nan.
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The next day.
Chen Nan used his disguise technique to make himself look a bit rougher.
Then he went to Tianbao Pavilion.
And ordered ten spiritual herbs of 100,000 years.
Spiritual herbs of 100,000 years were common in the demon realm; any herb vendor could buy them.
But here, they required advance orders.
And the price was not cheap.
100,000 high-grade immortal stones per plant.
The delivery period was within a week.
Tianbao Pavilion would contact the customer on a specific day.
In this regard, they still provided a good shopping experience for customers.
Only the notice at the entrance stating that Chen Nan and dogs were not allowed infuriated him deeply.
As soon as Chen Nan left.
The steward of Tianbao Pavilion informed the shopkeeper of Tianbao Pavilion, Xia Maofeng, about Chen Nan's order of ten spiritual herbs.
Xia Maofeng was Dan Chenzi's disciple.
And was very famous throughout Gan Country.
The Xia family was also the top noble family in Gan Country.
"I understand. I will personally inform Senior Ao Ji about this matter." Xia Maofeng interrupted the communication and then went to a teahouse.
The teahouse was not large.
But it gathered many people every day who came to drink tea and listen to stories.
And Ao Ji was the owner of the teahouse.
Of course.
Xia Maofeng would not personally come to place orders usually.
But this time it was different.
Ten spiritual herbs of 100,000 years, this was a big order.
He had to come in person to show their sincerity.
Upon meeting Ao Ji, Xia Maofeng bowed and said, "Senior Ao Ji, our Tianbao Pavilion needs ten types of spiritual herbs of 100,000 years. Please take care of it."
Ao Ji's voice was indifferent, "I'm sorry, Clan Leader Xia. We intend to terminate our cooperation with Tianbao Pavilion."
As soon as he said this.
Xia Maofeng was stunned for a moment.
The Xia family owed Ao Ji a great deal for their current status.
They had cooperated for tens of thousands of years.
But.
He did not expect Ao Ji to terminate their cooperation.
Without thinking further, he quickly said, "Senior Ao Ji, have we, the Xia family, done something wrong?"
"Or did one of my Xia family disciples offend you?"
"If so, I, the junior, am willing to apologize to you."
"Please retract your previous words."
"Of course, my Xia family is willing to increase the purchase price of medicinal materials."
"And we hope we can continue to cooperate."
The Xia family could not do without Ao Ji.
Just as a fish cannot live without water.
Otherwise.
The Xia family would perish.
Ao Ji's eyes were cold, "You did not offend me, but you have offended someone you shouldn't have."
"You know my personality."
"I never repeat myself."
"Get lost!"
Xia Maofeng's scalp tingled.
He never expected Ao Ji's attitude to be so firm.
A sense of foreboding spread in his heart.
He had to go back and investigate why Ao Ji suddenly terminated the cooperation with the Xia family.
Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
However, after going back to investigate, he still couldn't figure out why Ao Ji suddenly turned his back on them.
The members of the Xia family had been well-behaved during this period and had not done anything wrong.
It was impossible for them to have offended Ao Ji.
In desperation.
He went to the Divine Pill Valley.
And met his master, Dan Chenzi.
Dan Chenzi was wearing a white robe, his beard and hair were all white, exuding an air of an immortal.
At this moment, he was sitting by the Qiankun Furnace refining pills.
After hearing his disciple's words, he frowned slightly, "Why did that old fellow suddenly terminate the cooperation with the Xia family? Could it be that your Xia family members offended him?"
Xia Maofeng was very nervous, "Master, I have asked all the clan members."
"They did not cause trouble, so there is no possibility of offending Senior Ao Ji."
"Master, you and Senior Ao Ji are old friends of many years."
"Why don't you go and try to intercede for us?"
Dan Chenzi's expression was impassive, "It can only be this way."
"However, the Xia family needs to be prepared for the worst-case scenario."
Dan Chenzi had known Ao Ji for over ten thousand years and knew his temper and character well.
If he truly intended to terminate the cooperation with the Xia family.
Even he might not be able to succeed.
Even though he was the only Grandmaster Alchemist in Gan Country.
But he had heard from the Emperor of Gan that Ao Ji had powerful backing.
Such people should not be offended.
Of course.
Over the years, Dan Chenzi had also guessed the other party's background.
Besides that particular force,
Who else could procure so many medicinal materials?
Then Dan Chenzi personally went to Ao Ji's teahouse.
However, Ao Ji was telling stories on stage.
Dan Chenzi knew Ao Ji liked telling stories.
And he also hated being interrupted while telling stories.
So he ordered a pot of tea.
And some dried fruits, then sat down.
"Previously, we were talking about a skilled chef in Yan Country, whose culinary skills were extraordinary."
"Whether it was the pairing of ingredients."
"Or the taste, it was praised by everyone."
"He alone drove the business of the entire catering industry."
"He was revered as the God of Cookery."
"And was respected by many."
"But..."
"Because a rising star appeared, whose culinary attainments surpassed his."
"That God of Cookery became resentful."
"And constantly had people slander the rising star's reputation."
"He didn't understand that singular dominance is not beauty, but a hundred flowers blooming is spring."
"As a result, the rising star could not establish himself and became a laughingstock in the industry."
"It's truly infuriating and regrettable!" He sighed as he said this.
Someone couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Ao Ji, what happened next? What was the fate of that rising star?"
"Was he blacklisted by the God of Cookery?"
He asked the question that was on many people's minds.
Ao Ji looked at the sky outside, "Good and evil will be rewarded in the end, and heaven's will cycles."
"Everything is destined, and nothing is by chance."
"If you don't believe it, look up, who has heaven spared?"
Crack!
The sound of the clapper signified the end of the story.
Many people felt a sense of wanting more.
The ending of the rising star wasn't even finished, and it just stopped?
You're really leaving us hanging.
Ao Ji walked from the stage to Dan Chenzi and smiled, "What wind blew you, old fellow, here today?"
Dan Chenzi's face was grim, "Was the story you just told meant to mock me?"