Chapter 989 - 461: Pill Business, Mao Family’s Allegiance (Part 3)

In public, this is definitely an opportunity that the Mao Family hasn’t encountered in hundreds of years.

However...

After a moment of excitement, Mao Qingzhu let out a long sigh and looked at Chen Ye with a bitter smile:

"Brother Ye, I understand your good intentions. If the Mao Family were entirely under my control now, I could order the trade convoy to revamp and wholeheartedly help you run the pill business tomorrow."

At this point, Mao Qingzhu paused, with a bit more bitterness in her tone,

"But don’t forget, the head of the Mao Family is still my father in the end."

Chen Ye nodded without interrupting, quietly listening.

"Father has spent most of his life managing things in Divine Mist Valley; he’s a complete old-fashioned man."

Mao Qingzhu rubbed her aching temples and said helplessly,

"In his eyes, the Divine Mist Grand Array is the foundation left by our ancestors and the root for the Mao Family to stand in this chaotic world. If we’re to bring the Mao Family to light, moreover, fully commit to the Lingyin Sect... I’m afraid he won’t agree."

"Don’t worry, Sister Qingzhu doesn’t need to be overly concerned."

Chen Ye poured a cup of hot tea for Mao Qingzhu and comforted her,

"It’s natural for Uncle to value family tradition. This matter doesn’t require urgency, let’s wait until Uncle’s injury improves, and I’ll personally visit him."

"Hmm... it’s getting late; you should go..."

"I understand what you mean."

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A night of intimacy.

...

Several days later.

The Mao Family’s Head, Mao Cheng, had stabilized his injuries, officially came out of seclusion, and barely managed to get out of bed, sitting in the main hall to deal with some family affairs.

This morning, Chen Ye held Qing Jun’s little hand and, guided by Mao Qingzhu, arrived at the main hall of the Mao Family.

"Little Friend Chen."

In the main hall, a middle-aged man sitting in the main seat flipping through family matters quickly stood up, supporting himself on the back of his chair as Chen Ye entered.

"Thanks to Little Friend Chen’s righteous action, I am most grateful."

Mao Cheng solemnly clasped his fist towards Chen Ye, his tone sincere.

"No need for such courtesy, Uncle, you are still injured; please sit down." Chen Ye smiled gently, supporting him with a gesture.

"Hello, Grandpa Mao!"

Qing Jun, next to him, approached naturally, raising her white, tender face and cheerfully greeted.

Her little hands were holding a delicate food box,

"Grandpa Mao, this is the spiritual flesh porridge Qing Jun personally made for you! Eating it will help you recover quickly!"

"!!"

Mao Cheng’s usually stern face showed signs of moving, his heart softened.

This granddaughter even knows how to make porridge for him!

"Good, good child."

Mao Cheng’s throat moved slightly, saying two "good" words hoarsely, somewhat awkwardly taking the heavy food box,

"Old bones like this of Grandpa Mao, today consider themselves blessed by Qing Jun’s favor."

The little girl laughed sweetly: "It’s good that Grandpa Mao likes it!"

Hum!

He has to like it!

This was the master’s order; if the old man didn’t like it, wouldn’t her mission fail?

"Like it, of course, like it!"

Mao Cheng laughed heartily, causing Mao Qingzhu beside him to laugh despite herself.

Father hadn’t been so happy for years.

No wonder Brother Ye brought Qing Jun...

Just a bowl of porridge, yet he was coaxed like this.

However.

Before Mao Cheng fully recovered from this great comfort, he suddenly felt something was off.

Hmm?

How come this girl hasn’t changed a bit?

Her height is still the same.

Not right.

Her cultivation has changed.

The little girl is already at the Foundation Establishment Third Layer... wait, Foundation Establishment Third Layer?!

Mao Cheng seemed to be struck by lightning, his expression shocked:

"Foundation..., Foundation Establishment Third Layer?! Little Friend Chen, Qing Jun’s cultivation... what is going on?"

Chen Ye leisurely smiled:

"Actually, this is also why I especially had Qing Jun prepare this spiritual flesh porridge for Uncle today. Qing Jun is exceptionally gifted, and since I frequently practice alchemy, I casually toss her some top-grade elixirs as ingredients to feed her. It’s impossible for her cultivation not to progress quickly. Once Uncle tastes the porridge she made himself, you’ll understand Chen’s intention today."

Top-Grade Elixir as cooking ingredients to feed?!

Mao Cheng’s heart shook wildly, suppressing his absurd feelings, he hesitated as he opened the food box from Qing Jun.

Once the lid was unveiled, the pure fragrance of Spirit Pill filled the air, without a trace of impurity!

With just a sniff, Mao Cheng felt that the remnants of the corpse poison aura from the Ten Thousand Puppet Sect within his meridians showed signs of dissolving.

This was clearly a top-grade medicinal dish, concocted by a high-tier Alchemy Grandmaster, with the top-grade healing treasure pill melted into the ingredients, and even the toxic effects completely removed!

Chen Ye stopped beating around the bush, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, then taking out an exquisite purple wooden jade box from his sleeve, placing it in front of Mao Cheng.

"Uncle, to tell the truth. The Grand Array of Divine Mist Valley is already gradually declining, the Mao Family can actually no longer guard it..."

He spoke at length.

As expected, upon hearing about taking the initiative to abandon the Divine Mist Grand Array and bringing the whole family under the Lingyin Sect, Mao Cheng furrowed his brows deeply:

"Little Friend Chen, this action is a bit too radical. The Divine Mist Grand Array is a foundational legacy left by the ancestors, if exposed, wouldn’t my Mao Family become a vassal of the sect? I really have no face to meet the ancestors..."

"Uncle may first look at what is inside the box, then make a decision."

Chen Ye’s expression remained calm, just gesturing towards the purple wooden box with a please hand signal.

Mao Cheng hesitated for a moment, then reached out to open the box lid.

"Hiss—"

He drew in a sharp breath.

As the box lid opened, the fragrance filled the entire room.

Inside the jade box, rested three perfectly round and flawless pills.

They were the three-marked Solid Essence Pill, one-marked Purple Sun Pill, and upper-grade Condensation Pill.

These three types of pills were all superior pills among their tiers.

Among them,

Solid Essence Pill is used by Qi Refining Cultivators, lower-grade valued at five Spirit Stones.

Purple Sun Pill is mostly for mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, lower-grade valued at five hundred Spirit Stones.

Condensation Pill, is mostly for late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, lower-grade valued at nine hundred Spirit Stones.

As for why there are no pills for early-stage Foundation Establishment...

This is because Chen Ye is wealthy, with potent dantian, and directly became an alpha-level steward, receiving a monthly stipend of three Purple Sun Pills.

Therefore, after Foundation Establishment, he directly began using Purple Sun Pills, and didn’t specifically manufacture pills for early-stage Foundation Establishment.

Additionally, although the lower-grade Solid Essence Pill is valued low, only given to Qi Refining Cultivators.

But Qi Refining Cultivators, also vary.

Some, though at Qi Refining, are from wealthy major families, with elders who are Golden Core True Men or Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

For them, they lack Spirit Stones but need treasures that can perfectly lay down the Tao Foundation!

Therefore,

Even if the price of the three-mark Solid Essence Pill is multiplied by tens of times, there is still a huge market for it!

Mao Cheng’s fingers trembled; he’s been controlling the Mao family for years and immediately saw the terrifying business opportunity hidden behind this jade box:

"Little Friend Chen... are all these pills made by you?"

"Just something that was made casually in my leisure time."

Chen Ye feigned calm, he smiled and said,

"Uncle, as Chen mentioned before, if we turn to selling these pills, the Mao Family won’t need to risk maintaining those channels in Qi Kingdom anymore; you’re certainly aware of the value of a top-tier Alchemist, right?"

"Yes, yes! Grandpa Mao, following Qing Jun will definitely allow you to enjoy great food and drink!"

The little girl assured Mao Cheng with conviction.

This was a task she was executing with her master!

Success required, no failure allowed!