Age of Evolution#-Chapter 859 - 862: Creating a Scene_1

Chapter 859: Chapter 862: Creating a Scene_1

The sound of “crackling” firecrackers echoed through the streets of Tianfang City.

Today marked the grand opening of a new elixir store named Golden Pill Fang.

Even before the store opened, there was already a large crowd gathering at the entrance, eagerly awaiting the opening.

Once the sound of firecrackers ended and the doors opened, people surged in rapidly.

The store was buzzing with customers, and the well-prepared store employees enthusiastically greeted them, collected payment, and filled prescriptions with great gusto.

Such scenes were rare in Tianfang City. Usually, a newly opened pharmacy would have to accumulate its customer base gradually, slowly gaining fame before it could profit.

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Yet a store opening with such immediate success was indeed unprecedented.

The reason was simple – the owner of the shop was Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen was currently the hottest personality in Tianfang City. Though the fervor around him should’ve died down after the virtual battlefield ordeal, the opening of his pharmacy drew criticism from the big shots of Tianfang City’s elixir industry, claiming they would sabotage his launch. This controversy only served to boost Lin Zhen’s popularity further.

Some people came for Lin Zhen’s fame, some came for his reputation as a Saint-Level Alchemist, and many more merely wanted to spectate. They were eager to see the spectacle unfold here that day.

The room was nearly overflowing with Lin Zhen’s opponents, doubters, supporters, and a throng of excited spectators.

Many initially came to enjoy the ruckus, but were surprised to find that many elixirs here were incredibly good.

For instance, the Juyuan Powder, which had a better effect in condensing Star Power than any other pharmacy. Similarly, the Frost Mist Pill had a superior effect in neutralising the side effects of elixirs.

Not every alchemist could master the Ice and Fire Alchemy Skill. As Lin Zhen’s comprehension of elemental power deepened, the quality of his elixirs was elevated, and even the most basic ones produced were of remarkable quality.

Many temporary employees were hired by Lin Zhen, who promised them high salaries to be paid by the end of the month. Amidst the busyness, their faces were all smiles.

Judging by the speed at which the medicines were selling, paying their salaries would be minor.

Right at the center of the store, Lin Zhen displayed his signature item, the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

The reason for naming the store Golden Pill Fang was that the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill was Lin Zhen’s trademark. Its caption, “Revive From Death,” was undeniably captivating.

Furthermore, Lin Zhen’s Nine Revolutions Golden Pill was limited; only three were available per day for purchase through bidding.

Around half of the people in the store were crowded in front of the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, eager to see what this life-saving elixir looked like.

Looking at the crowd in front of him, Kressman loudly said, “Ladies and gentlemen! Don’t crowd! Firstly, welcome to Lin Zhen’s Golden Pill Fang, I know you all have been anticipating the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, but remember, only three of these elixirs are sold per day, and they are available through bidding. The starting price is ten million, the highest bidder wins!”

Hearing this number, the crowd erupted in loud chatter.

Ten million, which was a huge number in the Endless Battlefield.

The purchasing power of currency in the Endless Battlefield was strong, those who were millionaires here were equivalent to billionaires on earth.

Many people who wanted to buy it found the price to be high.

However, there were some genuinely wealthy individuals who scoffed, “You poor peasants, stop dreaming. Ten million for a life is a bargain, if you can’t afford it, just step back!”

“Exactly, if it truly can save a life, even thirty million is worth it, just not sure about its effectiveness?”

Even though many people claimed it to be worthwhile, no one dared to move prematurely due to their doubts about the effectiveness of the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

After all, Lin Zhen was too young, and being powerful didn’t necessarily mean he was skilled in alchemy.

Just as people were discussing, a group of people squeezed in from outside.

These people were all dressed extravagantly, and they were all Martial Artists with a respectable level of power, at least at the Longevity Realm.

This group were the owners of various medicine shops in Tianfang City.

At the forefront was a tall, old man who was the owner of the largest elixir shop in Tianfang City – Huichun Hall’s Boss Li Nian.

As Li Nian led the way, there were several guards around him shouting to clear the way for these bosses.

Seeing the troublemakers arrive, the crowd immediately parted, leaving the most spacious area of the room for them.

“Make way, make way, Boss Li Nian is here.”

“Boss Zhao from Jisheng Fang is also here.”

“And Boss Ma from Xuangu Hall has arrived too, as well as wholesale medicinal material merchants. These are all big shots.”

“Really? Can a mere drug dealer be considered a big shot?”

“Clearly, you are clueless. Although these individuals are not very strong, they are at least at the Longevity Realm, and essentially immortal; moreover, they are rich! Each one is worth at least tens of billions and can easily hire God Transformation strong ones as bodyguards. Don’t you think they are formidable?”

“Yeah, I heard that in some big cities, medicinal material bosses can even hire demigods as bodyguards.”

“Indeed, money is also a form of strength. These people are not to be trifled with. Looks like Lin Zhen may be in a bit of trouble.”

These bosses arrived at the center of the hall, and the guards immediately provided some chairs for them to sit down.

Li Nian gently stroked the armrest of his chair, slowly saying: “Where is your boss? Why isn’t he out to welcome his peers? He doesn’t even understand the basic etiquette. How can he survive in Tianfang City’s elixir industry?”

Upon hearing the news, Lin Zhen immediately walked out from the back hall.

Lin Zhen’s appearance triggered a large number of people around to take photos using the Dimensional Universe, with flashes lighting up like a movie star’s entrance.

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In Tianfang City at the moment, Lin Zhen is indeed a superstar, in fact, a mega-star.

There were even girls screaming his name and people clapping frantically and cheering his name. The atmosphere was wild and chaotic, which made Li Nian and his group a bit uncomfortable.

Lin Zhen was quite friendly, shaking hands and hugging his supporters, signing autographs, and taking photos, which excited his fans greatly.

“Lin Zhen, Lin Zhen, can I ask you, back then on the Virtual Battlefield, even when you were almost beheaded you still managed to reach the mountaintop – what kind of determination propelled you?”

“Yes, yes, yes, I have the same question. If your body was severed, could you still go on? And if your lower body was severed, would you still be able to use it afterward? I am really curious.”

“Lin Zhen, can I take a picture with you? Could you put your arm around my waist…”

“Smile, smile, one, two, three… cheese!”

After some commotion, Li Nian finally got impatient, slapped the armrest of his chair and exclaimed: “Lin Zhen! Don’t you have any decency? Can’t you see we’re sitting here?”

It was only then that Lin Zhen spared a moment to glance at Li Nian and his group: “Oh, don’t rush. I will drive you out soon.”

Upon hearing these words, Li Nian stood up abruptly, enraged: “Lin Zhen, don’t be too impudent. Just because you performed well in the virtual battlefield doesn’t mean you can act arrogantly. This is Tianfang City, a place with laws. If you dare to use violence against us, the city guards will get you!”

His voice was loud enough to attract everyone’s attention. The room gradually hushed.

By that time, Lin Zhen had reached Li Nian and his group: “The country has its own laws, and professions have their own rules. I understand all of that, and I don’t intend to get physical with you. But I don’t take you seriously either. If you want to cause trouble here, then be prepared to get humiliated.”

Li Nian sneered, “Lin Zhen, don’t waste your breath. We know you don’t have a good impression of us. But we don’t care. We came here today to make trouble for you. The pharmaceutical industry in Tianfang City should be clean. Someone like you without real skills but trying to pass off for something more is a menace to society and should be expelled!”

At this point, Lin Zhen pulled up a chair and sat in front of Li Nian and his group: “I presume you’ve looked over my information. I am the honorary vice president of the Association of Alchemists in the Original World, a Saint-Level Alchemist. Don’t you believe these titles?”

A plump boss sitting nearby spoke up: “Don’t bring up the affairs of the surface world. Many things there can be rigged, even some emperors are spies of the imperial clan, what’s left to believe in?”

“Exactly. If you were really a Saint-Level Alchemist, how could you just be an honorary vice president? Don’t we know what the word ‘honorary’ signifies? It means you don’t handle any matters. As a Saint-Level Alchemist, why would you come all the way to Tianfang City and endure all these hardships? Don’t treat us like three-year-old children. You are nothing more than a fraud!”

The Endless Star Sea and the Original World don’t share information. These people had heard snippets about Lin Zhen, but their knowledge was very one-sided. The more they passed around the stories, the more distorted Lin Zhen’s background became, leading to disbelief instead.

Lin Zhen didn’t want to explain too much about this issue, he just said indifferently: “Whether you choose to believe it or not doesn’t matter to me. Even if I only have the title without any actual skills, the title still exists. Now you are here intending to debunk me, you don’t plan to rely purely on verbal sparring, do you?”

At this moment, Li Nian laughed: “Lin Zhen, don’t try to gain advantage by your sharp tongue. We came fully prepared. We will soon find out whether you are a Saint-Level Alchemist or not.”

A chubby boss sitting beside Li Nian stood up from his chair.

“Lin Zhen, I am Zhao Yan from Jisheng Fang. Let me ask you, what’s the most important thing for an Alchemist?”

Lin Zhen simply replied: “Fire.”

“That’s right, it’s fire. My Jisheng Fang has been in Tianfang City for many years. The secret to our success in refining golden pills lies in the perfect control of fire. If you, Lin Zhen, are a truly skilled Alchemist, why not compete with me in fire control? How about it?”

However, Lin Zhen flatly refused: “No.”

Zhao Yan burst into laughter: “You’re scared….”

Lin Zhen interrupted him before he finished his sentence: “I am not scared. You come here in all arrogance and you say we compete, do I just simply agree? That would make me lose face. If you wish to compete with me, then you must bear the risk of failure. Do you dare, Mr. Zhao?”