The old man dared not say more. With Shen Tianlong's words, no one in the courtyard would dare mention the ancient well again.
Leaving the Shen family, the night had already fallen. Lu Fan headed towards the Tianfu Villa. As for the Shen family's old affairs, he wouldn't inquire further.
After a few steps, Lu Fan stopped and looked back. "You've got some nerve. So arrogant in the Shen family, and now that the truth is revealed, do you intend to make a move on me?"
"Master Lu, please don't misunderstand!"
Daoist Chen stepped out and quickly cupped his fists. "Today, I witnessed Master Lu's skills and am completely impressed. I wish to become your disciple. May I ask if Master would agree?"
"I do not take disciples, nor do I wish to," Lu Fan said indifferently. "Go find someone else."
"The skills Master Lu displayed are something I doubt I can learn in this lifetime," Daoist Chen continued. "I've spent most of my life deceiving and swindling, and it's not what I truly desire. I hope Master Lu will grant my wish."
"The way you put it, it's as if I forced you to do those things," Lu Fan said with annoyance. "If I hadn't intervened today, your lives would have been in peril."
"I know that, of course!" Chen Dekai suddenly knelt down. "It is precisely because of this that I wish to become Master Lu's disciple!"
Lu Fan ignored him and turned to leave. He held no hope for people like him. If he were to learn even a single move, he would likely harm countless people in the future.
Watching Lu Fan's departing figure, Chen Dekai showed a look of helplessness but did not give up.
To succeed in doing something, one must persevere. Lu Fan's refusal to accept him was only for now.
After leaving, Lu Fan arrived at Tianfu Villa. Before entering the villa, he saw a car parked outside. Although it wasn't a luxury car, he seemed to have seen it somewhere before.
Inside the villa, Granny Guihua served fruit. "That child Xiao Fan has been out all day. He should be back soon. If you're not in a hurry, please wait a little longer!"
"No rush, no rush!" Zhao Handong smiled. "Thank you for the trouble."
"It's no trouble at all. I'm just an old bone, and it's good to get some exercise," Granny Guihua chuckled. "Who are you to Xiao Fan? Is there something you need him for?"
"It's about the company," Zhao Handong said with a smile. "Nothing major."
"Is it the company Xiao Fan is partnered with?" Granny Guihua asked.
"Partnered?" Zhao Handong was perplexed, and Bai Xiaosheng beside him was also surprised.
Tai'an Pharmaceutical was already under Lu Fan's ownership; there were no partners.
"What, did I say something wrong?" Granny Guihua looked embarrassed. "Could it be that this child lied to me, and he's just an employee of your company?"
"That's not it!" Zhao Handong quickly smiled.
Just as he was about to say something, Lu Fan walked in from outside, clearing his throat. "Why are you here?"
"Mr. Lu."
Zhao Handong quickly stood up. He usually called Lu Fan "Master," but now he called him "Mr. Lu," which felt a bit unaccustomed. However, since Lu Fan did not wish to be called Master, he could only do so.
"Is there something going on with the company?" Lu Fan asked softly. "Otherwise, why would you be here?"
"There are some company matters that need to be reported," Zhao Handong said with a smile. "Does Mr. Lu have time?"
"It just so happens that I have nothing else to do. Please come to my study," Lu Fan nodded.
A short while later, the two arrived at Lu Fan's study. Zhao Handong presented a document. "This is the sales report for the Yangxin Pill. It has already captured the entire Qingzhou market, with extremely high sales. It's likely that before long, the pharmaceutical company under Mr. Lu will dominate the region."
"This sales performance is indeed excellent!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "However, the price of the Yangxin Pill is too low. It should at least be doubled."
"Mr. Lu, this is not advisable," Zhao Handong quickly said. "The Yangxin Pill has the best effects, but Yang's Pharmaceutical also has similar pills. If we raise our prices, it will be very detrimental to the company."
"Don't worry, just do as I say!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "I have my own plans. This Yangxin Pill is worth this price."
"Since Mr. Lu has said so, I will make arrangements once I return to the company," Zhao Handong nodded. "After all, the effects of the Yangxin Pill are exceptional, the best I've ever seen."
"The Yangxin Pill is merely a basic medicinal pill, nothing significant," Lu Fan chuckled. "I know too many prescriptions. If I were to release them all, it's likely that Tai'an Pharmaceutical would soar to the heavens in no time."
Zhao Handong looked on with envy, not daring to say too much. He did not doubt Lu Fan's words.
"By the way, are there any places with clear water quality within Qingzhou?" Lu Fan asked. "I want to refine spirit liquid for further development of the company."
"Refine spirit liquid?" Zhao Handong was taken aback. "What is that?"
"Its effects are at least a hundred times better than the Yangxin Pill, but it requires clean and clear water sources to be produced continuously," Lu Fan said calmly. "If the conditions are not met, it naturally cannot be refined."
"One hundred times better than the Yangxin Pill?" Zhao Handong swallowed. He already considered the Yangxin Pill to be excellent, and spirit liquid being a hundred times more potent was incredibly terrifying.
"Grand-master, how is this spirit liquid refined? Is it really that powerful?" Bai Xiaosheng chuckled. "Could you teach me in advance? I can manage it in the future."
"This is a family secret. If I were to give it to you, and you leaked it, wouldn't that be a great loss?" Lu Fan waved his hand. "So, don't even think about it."
"I was just saying, Grand-master, please don't take offense," Bai Xiaosheng scratched his head, looking embarrassed.
"Mr. Lu is looking for clean water sources and a place to refine spirit liquid. There is indeed such a place in Qingzhou," Zhao Handong said with a smile. "This place is not far from the city, but it has clean and abundant water sources. If spirit liquid could be refined there, it would be ideal."
"What place are you referring to?" Lu Fan asked curiously. He urgently needed such a place and couldn't miss this opportunity.
"It's called Tianquan Villa, but this Tianquan Villa has quite a background."
Zhao Handong's expression turned serious. "Under normal circumstances, they would not allow anyone to take over the villa, even for a higher price."
"What, does this Tianquan Villa have some special background?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "There is nothing I want that I cannot obtain!"
"Mr. Lu, you may not know, but Tianquan Villa is not an ordinary force. It seems to be in the hands of a mysterious person. I've heard before that people have tried to purchase Tianquan Villa, but they were repeatedly rejected," Zhao Handong said earnestly.