The next day at noon.
Many of the city's wealthy magnates gathered at Shan Hai Manor to attend the press conference for the Cang family's new medicine, the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill.
The Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, a divine medicine left behind by the God of Medicine, was rumored to cure all sorts of illnesses. It was said to be able to heal even cancers and terminal illnesses that were considered incurable in the current world.
As times changed, the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, now reformulated based on the ancient prescription, naturally couldn't match the efficacy of the original due to the scarcity of several key ingredients.
However, everyone knew that even though the current Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill wasn't the true divine medicine of the God of Medicine, its medicinal effects wouldn't be too inferior.
For merchants, profit was paramount.
To control the market and prevent the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill from becoming a common commodity, the Cang family deliberately restricted its release quantity.
During promotions, they hinted that it wasn't just about having money or connections to obtain it.
Their aim was to deify the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, create an aura of extreme rarity, and thus increase the price to earn more.
As Qin Xue and Chu Fan entered Shan Hai Manor, they immediately drew the attention of many.
Not everyone could gain the favor of the Azure Dragon Financial Group.
When Qin Xue took charge of Yuxue Pharmaceuticals, she suddenly received a hundred billion investment from the Azure Dragon Financial Group, instantly making the entire city aware of Yuxue Pharmaceuticals and Qin Xue.
When she left the Nan family with nothing, abandoning Yuxue Pharmaceuticals, and founded Tian Fan Pharmaceuticals, the Azure Dragon Financial Group withdrew its investment from Yuxue Pharmaceuticals and redirected it to Tian Fan Pharmaceuticals.
From this, everyone could see that the Azure Dragon Financial Group valued Qin Xue as a person, not Yuxue Pharmaceuticals, and certainly not Tian Fan Pharmaceuticals.
No one understood why the Azure Dragon Financial Group supported Qin Xue so much, but they all wanted to build a good relationship with them and establish a connection with the Azure Dragon Financial Group.
"Ms. Qin, hello, I am..."
"Miss Qin, a pleasure to meet you..."
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Many wealthy magnates proactively approached Qin Xue to greet her and familiarize themselves with her. Qin Xue politely treated them all, making it seem as though she were the host of the press conference, not the Cang family.
Deep within the manor, Cang Yizu, who was making final preparations for the press conference, learned of Qin Xue's arrival and immediately rushed out with his bodyguards, his demeanor imposing.
The two company executives who were conversing with Qin Xue saw Cang Yizu appear and, knowing he was looking for Qin Xue, quickly offered polite words and moved aside to avoid trouble.
"Ms. Qin, I believe my Cang family did not extend an invitation to you?"
Cang Yizu stared at Qin Xue and Chu Fan with ill intent.
As a competitor, Cang Yizu did not want Qin Xue present at their product launch.
He knew that Tian Fan Pharmaceuticals would hold its own press conference before long, and her presence here could serve as a reference point, allowing her to identify any imperfections or shortcomings and make her own press conference even more perfect.
Unfazed by the cold reception and targeted remarks, Qin Xue smiled and said, "Mr. Cang, if I'm not mistaken, there were no invitations for this press conference, were there?"
"Did you not issue an invitation to all of Shan Hai City and the Dragon God Kingdom, welcoming everyone to witness the launch of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill developed by the Cang family?"
After a pause, Qin Xue retorted, "Mr. Cang, or perhaps you are not confident in your product, believing my presence here will negatively impact your product launch?"
"Heh..."
Cang Yizu sneered dismissively, "Who do you think you are, capable of influencing the launch of my Cang family's Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill?"
"However, it's good that you came. You can compare them carefully and see if your developed Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill is as good as mine. If not, give up early to avoid bringing shame upon yourself later."
With many people standing around, Cang Yizu felt that forcibly expelling Qin Xue would make him appear petty and invite gossip.
Therefore, despite his reluctance, he had no choice. With a cold snort, he turned and went back to continue his preparations.
Before long, the press conference officially began.
Cang Yizu spoke first, detailing the miraculous healing effects of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, which left the magnates below visibly excited.
"After all that talk, it's still just empty words. We haven't seen the medicine, nor have we consumed it. How can we know if its effects are as miraculous as you say?"
A man suddenly stood up and spoke loudly.
Cang Yizu, who was speaking passionately, was interrupted by the man, his expression turning unpleasant.
He glanced at someone in the distance; that person shook their head, signaling that this person was not one of their own.
If this person, who wasn't one of theirs, had chosen this critical moment to interrupt him, Cang Yizu couldn't help but wonder if Qin Xue had arranged for someone to disrupt the event.
"What? Am I wrong?"
Facing the question, Cang Yizu replied with a forced smile, "My good sir, you are absolutely right!"
"Just talking about it is something anyone can do. To allow everyone to fully understand the miraculousness of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, we have arranged for personnel to take the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill on-site to demonstrate its effects."
"According to the original plan, this matter comes later. Since you are so eager to know if the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill is truly miraculous, let's move this event forward."
"Bring the patient up!"
Cang Yizu instructed his subordinate.
"No need!"
The man spoke again to stop him.
"Who knows if the patient you find is colluding with you? Wouldn't you agree, everyone?"
As soon as this was said, many people in the audience nodded. They all knew that the Cang family desperately needed to confirm the efficacy of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, and it was possible they would find someone pre-arranged for the test.
You court death!
Cang Yizu gritted his teeth, his gaze towards the man filled with hidden ferocity.
At this moment, he was absolutely certain that this person was definitely sent by Qin Xue to cause trouble, with the intention of preventing the press conference from proceeding smoothly.
However, thinking of the miraculous effects of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, Cang Yizu's mind raced. He realized this could also be an opportunity.
It was indeed difficult for others to trust the patients he found.
Why not pick someone from the audience, administer the medicine on the spot, and cure their illness under everyone's watchful eyes? The Cang family's Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill would then become famous overnight.
With this thought, Cang Yizu's face immediately broke into a smile.
"My good sir, since you put it that way, how do you suggest we verify it?"
"How about you find someone in the audience who has an illness and have them take the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill to see the results?"
The man nodded, "That's exactly what I was thinking!"
"Others might be unwilling to try. Let my wife try. She has had lung problems since childhood, and even breathing is difficult now. If the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill you mentioned can cure this illness, then it truly is a divine medicine that can cure all diseases."
"Alright!"
Cang Yizu said with a wide smile, thinking that it was just a lung illness, and for the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, it would be cured upon administration.
The man immediately brought his wife, who looked very weak and was coughing incessantly, to the stage.
A Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill was presented. Cang Yizu asked the man to feed it to her and said with a smile, "Please wait patiently. The effects should be visible in about ten minutes."
Everyone watched the time, waiting quietly.
However, before ten minutes had passed, the man suddenly cried out in alarm.
"Wife, wife, what's wrong, wife..."