Yes.
At this moment, even Li Lianyi, known as the Little Medical Immortal, was astonished by this fact.
Because, according to her analysis of the medicinal ingredients in the pill in her hand, some ingredients had conflicting properties, making it difficult to refine them into a pill together, let alone perfectly fuse their medicinal properties.
"Uh..."
Hearing Li Lianyi's words, Li Kaiyan and Li Shanglai were once again shocked!
Although Li Kaiyan was a titan in the field of medicine in Longguo, he felt that his current achievements in medicine could not compare to Li Lianyi's.
Therefore, he had no doubt about Li Lianyi's words!
And this was precisely what shocked him!
"So he confidently left the Qi and Blood Pill, not only not worried about the Li family going back on their word, but also confident that the Li family would not be able to decipher its refining secret method!"
At the same time, Li Shanglai realized the reason behind Jiang Wuming leaving the Qi and Blood Pill, his heart greatly shaken.
"Lianyi, can you figure out the specific refining secret method?" Li Kaiyan looked at Li Lianyi.
"No."
Li Lianyi gently shook her head and said, "The refining secret method of this pill contains medical theories that I do not understand. It bears some resemblance to the theories of Daoist alchemy I saw recorded in an unofficial history book back in the day."
"Daoist alchemy?"
Li Kaiyan's expression changed.
As one of the core members of the Li family, he knew about the Daoist sect, and knew that it was an existence even more ancient and mysterious than the Li family.
Daoist alchemy once shone brightly in ancient times, even being regarded as a divine art. Some emperors, in their pursuit of immortality, had gone to great lengths to refine elixirs of life.
Later, because the so-called elixirs of life were not successfully refined, Daoist alchemy was dethroned and eventually considered a deviant practice.
However, in the family history books left by the Li family, the ancestor of the Li family once wrote: "Daoist alchemy is infinitely marvelous. I have delved into it with all my heart, yet I have not grasped even two-tenths of its essence."
"Yes, Seventh Granduncle," Li Lianyi nodded gently.
"But the Daoist sect no longer exists? Could that martial artist have inherited the Daoist alchemy?" Li Kaiyan looked incredulous.
"The medical theories of the two are somewhat similar. Whether it is truly Daoist alchemy, I cannot be certain," Li Lianyi stated objectively.
"Shanglai, no matter what, we must secure this cooperation. It is very important for Longteng Pharmaceutical, and even for the Li family!"
Hearing this, Li Kaiyan turned to Li Shanglai, his tone more solemn than ever.
This was the first time he had intervened in matters concerning Longteng Pharmaceutical outside of drug research and development.
Because, whether this cooperation could be successful not only affected Longteng Pharmaceutical's position among pharmaceutical companies in Longguo, but also impacted the Li family's authority in the field of medicine!
"Understood, Uncle Shanglai."
Li Shanglai naturally understood and quickly nodded.
"Uncle Shanglai, you mentioned that the martial artist has already left. Since he has the intention to cooperate with us, you should be able to contact him, right?"
Li Lianyi put the Qi and Blood Pill in her hand back into the bottle and asked Li Shanglai.
"Yes, Lianyi, he left his contact information," Li Shanglai nodded.
"Uncle Shanglai, please help me contact him. I want to ask him for guidance in person," Li Lianyi said, her words astonishing.
"Good... good."
Hearing Li Lianyi's words, Li Shanglai's heart trembled once more.
Because he knew very well that in the entire medical field of Longguo, there were not many people who could be compared to Li Lianyi.
And the medical masters who could be sought for guidance by Li Lianyi were even fewer!
At the same time, he realized that the refining secret art contained in the Qi and Blood Pill brought by Jiang Wuming was even more mysterious and profound than he had imagined!
This made him feel fortunate that he had lowered his stance when he met Jiang Wuming and had not questioned Jiang Wuming's words on the spot!
After speaking, Li Shanglai took out his phone and, in front of Li Lianyi and Li Kaiyan, directly dialed Jiang Wuming's number.
"Hello, Master Wuming, this is Li Shanglai."
When the call was connected, Li Shanglai proactively introduced himself, his tone even more respectful than when he had spoken with Jiang Wuming earlier.
"Mr. Li, did your people sign the contract with Miss Su Shiyun?"
On the other end of the phone, Jiang Wuming's tone sounded somewhat confused.
When he left, he had told Li Shanglai to contact him after Longteng Pharmaceutical's people signed the contract with Su Shiyun, and he had only left the headquarters of Longteng Pharmaceutical not long ago!
"Not yet. Our Li family's two medical masters have just appraised the Qi and Blood Pill you left, and the results are as you said. Not only is the quality of the pill better than the Heaven-grade Qi and Blood Pills produced by our Longteng Pharmaceutical, but the cost of the medicinal ingredients is only one-tenth." Li Shanglai answered truthfully.
"Mr. Li, I said there are two prerequisites for our cooperation. Now that my conditions have been met, you should be doing what you're supposed to do, instead of calling me," Jiang Wuming frowned.
"Master Wuming, it's like this, our Li family's medical masters would like to meet with you to discuss the medical theories related to your Qi and Blood Pill in person."
Li Shanglai stated the purpose of his call but did not reveal Li Lianyi's identity, and changed the word "seek guidance" to "discuss."
"I'm not interested, and this is not part of our cooperation," Jiang Wuming refused unceremoniously.
"Uh..."
Perhaps he hadn't expected Jiang Wuming to refuse so directly, Li Shanglai was stunned in place.
Seeing this, Li Lianyi stepped forward, took Li Shanglai's phone, and said, "Master Wuming, I am Li Lianyi. I would like to seek your guidance on medical theories in person, and I also want to become friends with you."
"Sorry, I'm not interested."
Jiang Wuming, as before, refused cleanly and concisely, while also reminding them, "Also, you had better fulfill the conditions you promised me as soon as possible, otherwise I cannot guarantee whether I will lose interest in cooperating with you!"
After speaking, Jiang Wuming hung up the phone without waiting for Li Lianyi to reply.
"Beep... beep..."
Listening to the busy signal from the receiver and recalling Jiang Wuming's words, a subtle emotional fluctuation appeared on Li Lianyi's exquisite face once more.
This was the second time she had experienced an emotional fluctuation today.
And the second time this year!
"Uh..."
At the same time, Li Shanglai was once again dumbfounded!
Because he knew very well what kind of existence Li Lianyi was in the top-tier society of Longguo!
In Longguo, whether it was outstanding descendants of powerful families or peerless geniuses from martial arts families, none of them did not want to marry Li Lianyi.
Even many young talents from influential forces went to Shenyi Valley to propose, but they were all rejected by Li Lianyi.
Li Lianyi's only reason for rejection was: I am engaged.
However—
Even so, those young talents from top forces were still not discouraged, like moths flying into a flame, flocking to Shenyi Valley wave after wave.
This was because, according to the information they had obtained, the man Li Lianyi was engaged to was very likely no longer in this world.
But the result for each of them was the same: they couldn't even get to see Li Lianyi!
And now, Li Lianyi had taken the initiative to ask Jiang Wuming for guidance, and had even openly stated that she wanted to be friends with Jiang Wuming, only to be ruthlessly rejected by Jiang Wuming...
The shock this gave Li Shanglai could be imagined?
"This guy is too arrogant and conceited!"
On the other side, Li Kaiyan was equally shocked and very angry.
In the entire Longguo, which young person would refuse the invitation Li Lianyi just extended?!
"Uncle Seven, Master Wuming might not know Lianyi," Li Shanglai recovered from his shock and offered an analysis.
"Uncle Shanglai, since he brought the Qi and Blood Pill to cooperate with you, he must be well-informed about Longteng Pharmaceutical and the Li family, and naturally knows me. Please fulfill the conditions he proposed as soon as possible."
Li Lianyi regained her cool and composed demeanor, cutting straight to the truth, without any anger or annoyance at being rejected by Jiang Wuming.
"Understood, Lianyi."
Li Shanglai first agreed, then hesitated and asked, "What about your meeting with him?"
"There's no rush. Everyone in this world has needs. As long as I know his needs, it will be easy to see him."
Li Lianyi said lightly, as if talking about something unrelated to herself.
"—"
Li Shanglai and Li Kaiyan looked stunned.
The dignified Little Princess of the Li family, the future successor of the Li family, Li Lianyi, who was known as the Little Medical Immortal, even if she wanted to see the Head of State of Longguo, it wouldn't be this difficult, right?!