He hung up the phone.
Chu Fan shook his head helplessly.
The elixir recipe he had written was accidentally picked up by someone else?
After a moment's thought, Chu Fan sent a message to Ji Ningyue.
"Compile the information on Ouyang Pharmaceuticals and send it to the Shan Hai Pavilion!"
He planned to understand Ouyang Pharmaceuticals first.
Since the other party was a competitor to his aunt Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals, and was now preparing to develop and produce the Blood Breaking Pill, he decided to go all out and acquire it.
This would be a win-win situation.
Not only would it eliminate competition for Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals.
After merging with Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals, it would also strengthen the company, and the ownership of the Blood Breaking Pill would naturally return to his aunt.
As for other elixirs, the materials were too difficult to find, so he had to give up for now.
The next morning.
Chu Fan was reviewing Ouyang Pharmaceuticals' documents, planning whether to visit Ouyang Pharmaceuticals, when Guan Hongyun and Shangguan Hongyu arrived at Jinmen simultaneously.
"My Lord, today there is a calligraphy exchange event in Shan Hai City."
"All attendees are prominent figures and nobles from Shan Hai City."
"And there are many patriarchs of martial arts families from Shan Hai City."
Guan Hongyun was not very interested in the calligraphy exchange.
Knowing that many people from martial arts families would be present, he thought Chu Fan might be interested.
Regarding Lord Zhang, although he had dismissed the life and death of the martial arts families in Shan Hai City over the phone.
Chu Fan knew that he definitely had clandestine contact with some of them.
Since there would be many people from martial arts families at the event, he decided to go and see if he could find any clues.
The venue for the calligraphy exchange was called Yue Ya Mountain Villa. When the three of them arrived, many people had already gathered.
Guan Hongyun and Shangguan Hongyu were influential figures in Shan Hai City.
As soon as they got out of the car, many people came forward to greet them.
As for Chu Fan, due to his casual attire, he was mistaken for a driver.
The people who came to greet them were mostly patriarchs of small families and business leaders. Their status was too low to be worthy of knowing Chu Fan, so Guan Hongyun and Shangguan Hongyu did not introduce him specifically.
After the greetings ended, Guan Hongyun quickly explained, "My Lord, these people are not qualified to know you, nor do they have you in their eyes. It's just that they..."
Chu Fan raised his hand and interrupted him.
"No need for that. I don't care about these things. Let things be as they are, and don't mind my presence."
The two great figures nodded with relief.
They were constantly worried that a single action or word might displease Chu Fan.
With these words, they felt reassured and did not have to worry too much.
Entering the villa, the corridors were lined with calligraphy works from various families.
As they walked, many people still came forward to greet Guan Hongyun and Shangguan Hongyu, who responded perfunctorily.
Scanning his surroundings.
Chu Fan suddenly said, "I'll go look around myself. You don't need to follow me!"
Although Chu Fan had already told them not to mind him.
But with people standing here, it was still difficult to ignore them, and the two great figures still felt pressure.
It was perfect that Chu Fan wanted to look around by himself.
There were many calligraphy works at the venue. Just a glance, Chu Fan could tell that some of them were written by members of martial arts families.
Practicing calligraphy was also a way to improve one's strength.
To ordinary people, these calligraphies were extraordinary.
In Chu Fan's eyes, they were nothing special.
His attention was mostly on the people present.
Lord Zhang had already noticed him and would surely send people to monitor him secretly.
There might be his people present.
If he could find them, he could follow the clues.
In the deepest part of the villa.
As soon as Chu Fan entered, he saw a familiar figure.
He couldn't help but feel a headache.
Indeed, it's a case of enemies meeting by chance.
The person not far away was Nan Baixuan.
He immediately turned around and prepared to go elsewhere.
"Chu Fan!"
Chu Fan had only taken two steps when Nan Baixuan caught up and blocked his path aggressively.
She stopped Chu Fan, wanting an explanation.
"Why didn't you tell me that the elixir recipe you gave me recorded extremely unusual herbs?"
Because of her arrogance in losing the Blood Breaking Pill recipe, she had caused a great disaster.
Nan Baixuan did not look for reasons within herself, but instead shifted the blame to Chu Fan, believing that he had not explained clearly. Otherwise, how could she have casually lost such an important item?
"This matter is in the past. There's no need to discuss it!"
Chu Fan really did not want to say more to the headstrong girl.
Besides, could he be blamed for this?
He really didn't understand what was going on in the girl's head.
"Hmph!"
"You can forget about it, but I can't. Don't you know what my family said to me last night!"
Every time she remembered the disgusted and disappointed looks from her family, Nan Baixuan felt as if she had been pricked by needles.
Originally, she was the little princess in the hands of the Nan family.
They were reluctant to scold or criticize her.
Now, no one was willing to pay attention to her.
Sensing that the girl was treating him as a scapegoat and intended to pester him, Chu Fan retorted, "Then what do you want?"
"I, I..."
Nan Baixuan didn't know what to do for a moment.
"Everyone, please enter the main hall. The exchange is about to begin!"
A voice suddenly rang out, providing Nan Baixuan with an excuse to leave.
"This matter is not over. You owe me a favor. I'll find you when I think of it!"
With that said, the little girl, fearing Chu Fan would go back on his word, immediately turned and followed the crowd into the main hall.
Guan Hongyun and Shangguan Hongyu, being senior members of the Shan Hai City Calligraphy Association, were invited to the front and arranged seats.
Young people like Nan Baixuan, who came to broaden their horizons, felt it a great honor to be able to stand here. No one minded not having a seat, and they all crowded together.
Important figures at the event were introduced.
Among the five major martial arts families in Shan Hai City, Cao Gongyi was absent, but the other four were all present.
Qin Tian of the Qin family was still the president of the Calligraphy Association.
As a Grandmaster realm expert in Shan Hai City, Qin Tian was very arrogant. He only opened his eyes and nodded when he was introduced, then closed his eyes to rest.
No one dared to call him arrogant for this.
Because he truly had the qualifications to disregard everyone.
His presence here today was already giving enough face to this calligraphy exchange.
After a brief introduction, people from different levels of the association presented their prepared calligraphy works one by one.
Each with its own unique style, attracting much flattery from those who wanted to curry favor.
Nan Baixuan, who had somehow squeezed her way next to Chu Fan, exclaimed, "When will I be able to write such beautiful characters!"
"Can beautiful handwriting put food on the table?"
Chu Fan replied.
Nan Baixuan rolled her eyes, "That shows your lack of knowledge."
"Beautiful handwriting can indeed put food on the table."
"Many people struggle their entire lives and earn less money than the cost of a single work from some of the masters here."
"So, can it put food on the table?"
To this, Chu Fan retorted, "Money can buy food."
"Can these works fill your stomach when you are hungry?"
"Therefore, no matter how well written, they are impractical!"
"A waste of resources!"
Just as Nan Baixuan was about to argue, a man in his thirties next to them spoke first, "Young man, are you here to participate in the calligraphy exchange today? I think you're here to disrupt it."
"Do you have the right to comment on the works of the masters?"
His tone was quite displeased.
Before Chu Fan could even turn his head, Nan Baixuan muttered unhappily, "Meddling busybody!"
As soon as these words were spoken.
Many people around turned to look.