The same occurred.
This was not exclusive to the Huang family.
There were a total of twelve martial arts families in Qilin City, and the men had made their rounds.
Three of them, fearing to be plotted against, adopted a neutral stance and rejected the man's proposal.
The consequence of such action was that the patriarch, a Half-step Grandmaster, was killed with a single palm strike, and the remaining capable members of the family were crippled, their path as a martial arts family utterly severed.
The remaining nine families agreed to the man's proposal, and their patriarchs were promptly whisked away in private cars.
Night fell.
On the summit of Qilin Mountain, the tallest mountain in Qilin City, the masked man slowly appeared.
He gazed in the direction of Shanhai City and, raising his hand, removed the mask.
"Kid, since you're not giving up, I'll play along!"
"I want to see just how high this unparalleled talent from the Eternal Palace can leap."
In his deep gaze, starlight flickered.
Shanhai City was destined for an unquiet night.
Originally, due to the passage of time and the covert manipulations of Ji Ningyue, the public's curiosity about the King of Shanhai had waned from its initial intensity.
However.
The death of Grandmaster Huang Shentian at the hands of Chu Fan instantly reignited everyone's curiosity about the King of Shanhai.
Even a Grandmaster could be killed.
Such a person was not to be trifled with.
Knowing what he looked like would help them avoid conflict and trouble if they encountered him later.
That night, a total of about five hundred people attempted to infiltrate the Shanhai Pavilion but were discovered and stopped by the surrounding security guards.
As dawn broke.
A thousand guards from the Battle Emperor Hall suddenly appeared around the Shanhai Pavilion, surrounding it so tightly that not a drop of water could pass through.
Just as everyone thought the Battle Emperor Hall was about to make a move against the King of Shanhai.
A new decree from the Battle Emperor Hall sent Shanhai City into another frenzy.
"No one is permitted to invite, approach, or enter the Shanhai Pavilion area without permission; otherwise, they will be considered an enemy of the Battle Emperor Hall."
This action was a unilateral decision by the five Great Battle Emperors.
They had already discerned that Chu Fan preferred a low profile and disliked excessive attention.
To curry favor with him and avoid future targeting or suppression, they proactively mobilized their forces to bolster the defenses of the Shanhai Pavilion.
Chu Fan observed this but remained indifferent.
The Battle Emperor Hall, as a major force in the Dragon God Kingdom, did not imply that their actions would earn them forgiveness if they later stood in opposition.
According to his plan, any force, any person, who dared to obstruct him would face death.
Another three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Chu Fan suddenly received a call from Qin Xue.
"Xiao Fan, are you free tomorrow?"
His aunt asking this clearly indicated she had something on her mind.
Even if he wasn't free, he would make time.
Chu Fan gave a hum.
"There will be a medical exchange meeting tomorrow, and I thought, given your considerable research in medicine, I'd like to take you to see it."
"If you're busy on your end..."
Before Qin Xue could finish, Chu Fan interjected, "Yes, no problem!"
The next day, Chu Fan arrived at Wanshu Mountain to meet Qin Xue.
He had expected it to be just the two of them, but to his surprise, Nan Baixuan was also there.
Due to the previous calligraphy exchange, and Chu Fan's help in ensuring Yu Xue successfully acquired Ouyang Pharmaceuticals, the young lady's gaze towards Chu Fan was no longer filled with the contempt she had shown on previous occasions.
On the way, recalling Chu Fan's arrogant behavior, Nan Baixuan still cautioned, "Hey, when we get there, be mindful of what you say!"
"You're going with me today, and you represent more than just yourself. You represent me, my mother, Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals, and the Nan family!"
Qin Xue shot Nan Baixuan a look and said, "Would calling Xiao Fan 'cousin' make you fat?"
Nan Baixuan tossed her head and looked out the window.
There were many people at the venue. Qin Xue was now somewhat of a celebrity in Shanhai City, and as soon as she got out of the car, many people approached her to greet her.
After taking their seats, Qin Xue began introducing the situation to the two juniors.
The attendees today were all doctors with some renown in Shanhai City.
There were Western medicine practitioners and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners.
The attire of both sides made it evident.
Western medicine practitioners paid more attention to their appearance, wearing suits and ties, very formally, and most wore glasses.
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners were dressed more simply, and most were older.
"Physician Luo has arrived!"
Someone exclaimed, and many people stood up.
Luo Wuwen's medical skills were greatly admired by many physicians, and he was soon surrounded.
At this moment, Luo Wuwen caught sight of Chu Fan, who was sitting with Qin Xue, and immediately said to the people around him, "Everyone, excuse me for a moment, I need to go see someone!"
As everyone watched in surprise, Luo Wuwen hurried over to Chu Fan.
Just when everyone thought he was going to greet Qin Xue, he merely gave her a slight nod and then slightly bowed towards Chu Fan.
"Master, you've come too?"
These words startled the entire venue.
"Who is he?"
"For Physician Luo to call him Master, could this person's medical skills surpass even the Divine Physician Luo?"
"He's so young, it doesn't seem likely!"
While everyone speculated, Chu Fan remained unfazed. He glanced up at Luo Wuwen and said calmly, "I'm just accompanying my aunt today. Don't bother me!"
Luo Wuwen chuckled awkwardly, nodded in understanding, and then went to converse with Qin Xue.
"Tsk, I've discovered you really are quite the actor!"
Nan Baixuan suddenly leaned in and whispered to Chu Fan.
"Do I need to act?"
Nan Baixuan rolled her eyes.
"Hmph, I think you just like to act!"
"Whether you're acting or not, you know in your heart."
Having long noticed that the young lady couldn't go without teasing him whenever they met, Chu Fan couldn't be bothered to bicker with her.
However, due to Luo Wuwen's actions, many people at the venue continued to cast glances at Chu Fan, speculating about his background and what qualifications he possessed for Physician Luo to show such deference.
When most of the attendees had arrived, the person in charge of the exchange meeting stepped onto the stage to manage the situation.
Qin Xue, as a leading figure in Shanhai City's pharmaceutical industry, was the first to be invited to speak.
Just as Qin Xue was speaking, an untimely voice suddenly cut in.
"Miss Qin, I heard you are developing the Blood-Breaking Pill of the Medical God?"
The question was posed by a young man in his thirties, dressed in a long robe, appearing scholarly and refined.
Upon seeing him, many people reacted similarly to how they had with Chu Fan, with looks of confusion, wondering who this young man was.
However, that was not the main point.
The main point was the Blood-Breaking Pill.
It was already known to many that Ouyang Pharmaceuticals had obtained the formula for the Blood-Breaking Pill and was developing it for market release.
As physicians, they were well aware of what the Blood-Breaking Pill was.
With Ouyang Pharmaceuticals being absorbed by Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals, the Blood-Breaking Pill naturally fell into their hands.
Everyone was curious whether the long-lost Blood-Breaking Pill would truly reappear.
Addressing this matter, Qin Xue was forthright, nodding and smiling as she said, "Yes, we are indeed developing the Blood-Breaking Pill, and it will be available to everyone very soon."
The venue erupted in a clamor.
Rumors were just that.
Qin Xue's statement, in essence, turned the rumor into fact.
The impact was naturally significant.
The young man nodded, "Very good, it seems you are quite honest!"
He walked forward, moving to the very front.
"Since that is the case, I will now tell you unequivocally: starting immediately, I request that you cease the development of the Blood-Breaking Pill and hand over the formula!"
Boom...
The venue erupted in another commotion.
Everyone felt that the young man was being utterly arrogant.
Qin Xue was also slightly taken aback, then smiled and asked, "Young man, I don't quite understand what you mean."
The youth shook his head slightly.
"You don't need to understand, because the Blood-Breaking Pill does not belong to you, nor does it belong to Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals."
"Who do you think you are, to say it doesn't belong to us?"
Nan Baixuan exclaimed indignantly, thinking this young man was on par with Chu Fan.
The youth smiled and took out a token from his pocket.
"Ah, it's the Medical Emperor Token!"
Upon seeing the token, everyone at the venue, except for Chu Fan and Nan Baixuan, who had no idea what the token was, looked on in utter shock.