Han Lang's injuries healed quickly, and within two or three days, he was mostly recovered.
Even so, he remained reclusive, spending most of his time diligently cultivating. Only occasionally, accompanied by Tang Haoran and Han Kang, would he go out to set up formations for the Han family's construction company's new property developments.
With the threat of cultivators gone, the competition between the Han family and the Gou family, and even the Wang family, was largely reduced to overt commercial rivalry.
This was good news for the Han family.
After all, their products were considerably more competitive than those of the Gou and Wang families.
Seizing this opportunity, Han Kang and Cao Xuerong worked in tandem, gradually encroaching on their rivals' market share.
Of course, aside from this, Han Lang also refined a considerable number of pills in his spare time.
In addition to the Spirit Gathering Pills sufficient for Han Kang, Ma Long, and Tang Qin, he specifically used two century-old evergreen trees to refine a few top-grade Longevity Pills.
Not for any other reason,
but because the Han family was currently facing both internal and external troubles, with high-level cultivators lurking in the shadows.
He worried that if anything unforeseen happened to him, he would be unable to repay those who cared for him.
Therefore, within his capabilities, he wanted to add over a decade to the lifespans of his aging parents, Tang Haoran, and even the nearly seventy-year-old Elder Cao and Sun Liansheng.
Naturally, the Longevity Pills could not be given to them directly.
To this end, Han Lang specifically procured a great deal of fine wine, dissolved the Longevity Pills in it, and cautioned everyone against excessive drinking, limiting them to no more than two taels per day.
Those who received the gifts were naturally overjoyed, especially after hearing about the wine's efficacy. They cherished it as if it were a priceless treasure, carefully taking it home.
Meanwhile,
Wang Shan and Jin Chunfeng welcomed a significant event.
Dr. Sim, one of the core members of the foreign psychic research team, was scheduled to visit Le City that day.
His primary purpose was to provide the latest research technology and data for Wang Shan and Jin Chunfeng's psychic base.
To this end,
Wang Shan and Jin Chunfeng personally went to the airport to receive them and invited Le City's top chefs to Wang Shan's villa for a special welcoming banquet.
"Mr. Wang, Mr. Jin, in recognition of your unreserved support for our psychic research and development, the organization has specially sent me to bring our latest research findings to assist your studies. Allow me to introduce them."
Dr. Sim, dressed in a sharp suit, with a large beard and glasses, spoke in broken Mandarin, pointing to three burly foreigners behind him.
"This is Pete, Gore, and Sasu. They are our latest developed psychics! Among them, Pete and Gore are A-class psychics, and Sasu is a D-class psychic!"
As soon as Dr. Sim finished speaking, Wang Shan and Jin Chunfeng eagerly stepped forward to greet them.
The psychics also shook hands with them in a relatively friendly manner. However, when it came to Gou Feng, the psychics simultaneously displayed expressions of disdain.
The D-class psychic Sasu glanced at Gou Feng with contempt and asked unceremoniously, "Who are you? What right do you have to shake our hands?"
Gou Feng was taken aback.
Seeing this, Jin Chunfeng quickly explained, "Mr. Sasu, Dr. Sim, this is Gou Feng. He is the head of one of Le City's eight major families and our new partner!"
Upon hearing this, Dr. Sim's interest was piqued. "Oh? Mr. Jin and Mr. Wang have already begun developing subordinates? I wonder how far Mr. Gou's psychic base has developed?"
Gou Feng dared not delay, repeatedly replying, "My apologies, Dr. Sim. I have only just joined. The psychic base has not yet been established! I hope Dr. Sim will provide much guidance in the future!"
Dr. Sim then inquired, "How much capital does Mr. Gou intend to invest in psychic research?"
Gou Feng replied, "My family has recently fallen on hard times. I currently have less than ten billion assets and am willing to invest them fully!"
Gou Feng had expected Dr. Sim to greatly praise his determination, but to his surprise, Dr. Sim's expression changed instantly.
He no longer paid attention to Gou Feng and turned to Jin Chunfeng and Wang Shan, saying, "Mr. Jin, Mr. Wang, it would be best not to develop subordinates with insufficient strength in the future. Less than ten billion assets simply do not have the financial capacity to support the development of a psychic research base. It would likely only be a waste of our energy!"
Hearing this, Gou Feng immediately became anxious. "Don't do that, Dr. Sim. My Gou family sincerely wishes to participate in psychic research. Please give me a chance?"
Jin Chunfeng and Wang Shan also quickly interceded for him. "Dr. Sim, my brother is indeed very determined. What must he do to be given a chance?"
Dr. Sim hesitated upon hearing this.
At this moment, Gore, the A-class psychic, also stepped forward to advise, "Doctor, they are all our people. I think we should give him a chance. Moreover, with you here, Mr. Jin and Mr. Wang's brother won't be unable to handle it, will he?"
Seeing Gore intercede for him, Gou Feng's good impression of him greatly increased, and he immediately offered him a grateful smile.
Perhaps it was due to Gore's plea, but after careful consideration, Dr. Sim spoke to Gou Feng again.
"In that case, I will give you one chance! If you can double your investment within a short period, not only will I personally guide the construction of your base, but I will also conduct research work directly at your base. This way, your base's research work can quickly catch up to the level of Mr. Jin and Mr. Wang's base!"
Upon hearing this, Gou Feng was overjoyed and replied without hesitation, "No problem! No problem! I'll go and handle this tomorrow!"
Jin Chunfeng and Wang Shan were also pleased by this, saying repeatedly, "Excellent! This way, everyone is happy. Dr. Sim, shall we be seated and chat while we eat?"
Dr. Sim and the psychics did not stand on ceremony and, at their invitation, took their seats.
At the dinner table,
Jin Chunfeng poured wine for everyone and inquired, "Dr. Sim, what new breakthroughs have your research focused on recently?"
When this topic came up, Dr. Sim's spirits instantly lifted.
"Well... it's certainly in terms of success rates! After our continuous research, the success rate for A and D-class psychics like Gore and Sasu has been increased to over fifty percent. Furthermore, the success rate for S-class psychics has also reached twenty percent. This is a remarkable advancement for our research organization!"
Hearing this, Wang Shan and the others were astonished.
Although the success rate for A and D-class psychics had only increased by a little over ten percentage points, this was already a significant improvement for psychic modification.
Not to mention the similar progress in the success rate for S-class psychics.
"That's wonderful! If our research base can also develop a few high-level psychics like Mr. Gore and Mr. Sasu, then wouldn't it be a case of those who follow me prosper and those who oppose me perish?" Jin Chunfeng exclaimed with joy.
Wang Shan happily added, "If we are fortunate enough to produce an S-class psychic, it would be enough to dominate the entire Le City!"
Listening to their discussion, Gou Feng's heart became even more excited.
If he could develop an S-class psychic for his Gou family during Dr. Sim's visit, then the threat from the Han family would be insignificant.
Moreover, with the strength of an S-class psychic, it wouldn't be impossible for the Gou family to become the new generation of prominent families in Le City.
With this thought, his resolve to build a psychic research base became even stronger.