The Imperial Physician Order.
It hailed from the Imperial Physician Hall of the Dragon God Kingdom, a force that was only second to, or perhaps equal to, the War Emperor Hall.
In the Dragon God Kingdom, many were willing to provoke the War Emperor Hall, but no one dared to offend the Imperial Physician Hall.
Who wouldn't fall ill or suffer an accidental injury?
If one offended the Imperial Physician Hall, they wouldn't need to go to the hospital; they might as well wait at home to die.
This was because anyone who offended the Imperial Physician Hall would be publicly announced.
No doctor, hospital, or pharmacy would dare to offer aid.
Otherwise, they too would be deemed as opposing the Imperial Physician Hall.
A significant portion of the people present today were members of the outer halls of the Imperial Physician Hall.
As the crowd marveled at the youth's connection to the Imperial Physician Hall, these individuals stepped forward to the youth's side, declaring their stance and fixing stern gazes on the stage.
Qin Xue's smile vanished the moment the Imperial Physician Order appeared.
She had a premonition that her recent efforts had been in vain.
Her original intention was to leverage the miraculous efficacy of the Blood Breaking Pill to further develop Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals.
She hadn't anticipated that the Imperial Physician Hall would also be interested in the Blood Breaking Pill.
If she refused to hand over the pill's formula today, it would mean opposing the Imperial Physician Hall.
Under the Imperial Physician Hall's threat, all distributors and raw material suppliers who collaborated with Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals would sever ties.
"What is that thing? It looks rather significant,"
Nan Baixuan also sensed the tense atmosphere and whispered to Chu Fan.
"Just a broken piece of wood, what could be so significant!"
Swish!
The youth from the War Emperor Hall's side suddenly fixed his gaze on Chu Fan.
Everyone present turned their attention to this young man of unknown identity, who had only arrived with Qin Xue.
"Truly arrogant to dismiss the Imperial Physician Order as a mere broken piece of wood!"
"To show such disrespect to the Imperial Physician Order is equivalent to disrespecting the Imperial Physician Hall. He's in for it now!"
...
The crowd muttered amongst themselves as the youth turned and walked towards Chu Fan.
"What did you just say?"
"You called this Imperial Physician Order a broken piece of wood?"
The youth's tone was clearly laced with anger.
"It looks good but is useless. If not a broken piece of wood, then what?"
"Besides, I don't even think it looks good!"
Hiss...
An uproar suddenly erupted from the crowd.
Daring to show such disregard for the Imperial Physician Hall, it was clear he was doomed and would soon be blacklisted by them.
"Xiao Fan, don't talk nonsense!"
Qin Xue rushed down from the stage and said to the youth, "Imperial Physician Emissary, my nephew has just returned from abroad and is unfamiliar with the Imperial Physician Order. His words were offensive, and I ask for your forgiveness."
"Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals has never intended to oppose the Imperial Physician Hall!"
"If the Imperial Physician Hall desires the Blood Breaking Pill, I will give it to you. I only hope Imperial Physician Emissary will be accommodating."
Qin Xue was incredibly nervous at this moment.
The future of Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals was at stake, and she had no choice but to bow.
Originally, she had intended to negotiate and try to retain the Blood Breaking Pill.
Chu Fan's words had completely disrupted her plan.
To prevent Chu Fan from being targeted by the Imperial Physician Hall, and to prevent the Nan family and Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals from being suppressed by them, she had to obediently hand over the Blood Breaking Pill to appease the youth.
Beside them, Nan Baixuan's face also paled upon hearing about the Imperial Physician Hall.
As citizens of the Dragon God Kingdom, no one was unaware of the War Emperor Hall and the Imperial Physician Hall.
The young girl knew full well the consequences of offending the Imperial Physician Hall.
She glared at Chu Fan with resentment.
On the way here, she had reminded him not to speak carelessly.
Now, in a few words, he had directly offended the Imperial Physician Emissary, forcing her mother to beg so humbly.
The youth's purpose for being here was the Blood Breaking Pill.
Seeing Qin Xue's compliance, he cast a cold glance at Chu Fan and said proudly, "Since you are sensible, I will not pursue this matter!"
"Thank you, Imperial Physician Emissary, for your understanding. Thank you!"
Qin Xue breathed a sigh of palpable relief.
She knew that Chu Fan's strength was formidable, with connections to the Tower King and the Five Great War Emperors, and a decent relationship with the Qin family. However, these were insignificant against the Imperial Physician Hall.
Would the Tower King or the Qin family dare to confront the Imperial Physician Hall?
Even the Five Great War Emperors would seek treatment from the Imperial Physician Hall when injured; would they side with Chu Fan?
Little did they know, Chu Fan didn't even care about the Dragon God Kingdom, let alone the mere Imperial Physician Hall.
The Blood Breaking Pill was something he had brought from the Eternal Hall.
It was intended to help his aunt's company grow and prosper. For the Imperial Physician Hall to try and seize it solely based on their power and status was simply courting death.
Therefore, as the youth turned away, Chu Fan spoke, "Wait!"
"The formula for the Blood Breaking Pill was brought by me for my aunt!"
"And you, with this broken piece of wood, want to snatch it away?"
"Did you even ask for my opinion?"
His words struck like thunder, silencing everyone.
The crowd gasped in unison.
They knew that Chu Fan had thoroughly provoked the Imperial Physician Hall.
Just moments ago, the Imperial Physician Emissary had been willing to let the matter go because Qin Xue was ready to hand over the Blood Breaking Pill.
Who would have thought he would be so reckless, completely disregarding Qin Xue's efforts?
The youth's cold gaze fell upon Chu Fan again.
"Xiao Fan, I'm begging you, please stop talking!"
"We truly cannot afford to offend the Imperial Physician Hall!"
Qin Xue was so anxious that she was on the verge of tears, regretting even bringing Chu Fan here.
Seeing that he could connect with the Qin family and the Tower King, she had thought he had matured and would no longer speak so impulsively like when he first arrived in Shanhai City.
Now, it seemed, not much had changed.
Chu Fan naturally saw his aunt's anxiety.
He smiled relaxedly and said, "Aunt, I will handle this matter!"
"The Blood Breaking Pill will continue to be produced by Yu Xue Pharmaceuticals. Anyone who dares to obstruct us, I will make them disappear from this world!"
His domineering words were met with a chorus of derisive laughter.
The youth let out a cold snort and raised his hand again, placing the token in front of Chu Fan.
"Kid, do you know what this token represents?"
"Do you know the consequences that your words today will bring to you and your aunt's family?"
Chu Fan flicked his wrist, and the Imperial Physician Order was already in his hand.
The youth was stunned, as he hadn't even had time to react before the Imperial Physician Order was snatched away.
"Kid, how dare you snatch..."
"Crack..."
Before the youth could finish, the Imperial Physician Order in Chu Fan's hand emitted a crisp sound.
The Imperial Physician Order, representing medical authority, was snapped into a piece of scrap metal and casually tossed at the youth's feet.
"Don't talk to me about your Imperial Physician Order. In my eyes, it's just a broken piece of wood!"
The surrounding onlookers' eyes widened as if they had seen a ghost.
Too arrogant.
He didn't even regard the Imperial Physician Hall, snatched the Imperial Physician Order from an Imperial Physician Emissary, and broke it right in front of him.
Everyone knew that the medical world of Shanhai City was about to undergo a seismic shift.
Qin Xue and Nan Baixuan looked ashen.
They truly hadn't expected Chu Fan to act this way.
Previously, there was still room for negotiation due to the existence of the Blood Breaking Pill.
But now, Qin Xue knew it was impossible.
"Good, very good!"
The youth laughed in anger. "It's been many years since anyone dared to oppose the Imperial Physician Hall!"
"It seems the younger generation has long forgotten the rules of the Imperial Physician Hall!"
"Very well, thank you for presenting this opportunity!"
"Next, you will pay a heavy price for your impetuous actions!"