The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 183 - 146 Pharmacy

Chapter 183: Chapter 146 Pharmacy

After eliminating the Cao Yun Liu Family, the major situation in Sanyang City had been nearly resolved, although the Sun Family’s pharmacy remained, it no longer posed a threat. Additionally, Zhao Ge did not believe that the Sun Family, which usually kept a low profile, could suddenly produce a Qi Cultivation Expert today. If that were the case, Qi Cultivation Experts would be too cheap to value.

"Meng De, is everything taken care of on your end?" Zhao Ge now began to inquire about the situation.

Li Yi said, "After killing the two masters there, I made a visit to the City Lord Mansion. The City Lord, Fan Zhizhou, a disciple of a noble family, some tortoise descendant, has some background and strength. Besides being a practitioner of Qi cultivation himself, there is also an old servant by his side who is a Qi Cultivation Expert. However, he is still no match for me. After a good beating, he behaved. In the end, I did not kill them. I thought it would be troublesome to kill them since it would involve revenge and settling scores, which I am too lazy to bother with."

"Simply let them offer some compensation. After all, that City Lord did not personally participate and has no blood of Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall on his hands."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ge nodded and said, "Meng De, you have done well. Killing a Qi Cultivation disciple of a noble family is indeed troublesome. Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall still needs to consolidate and rebuild, and can’t withstand such turmoil. If he is willing to compromise and offer compensation, that will suffice. If we were to exterminate them all, we would not be able to establish ourselves in Sanyang City."

Martial arts isn’t just about fighting and killing; it also involves human relationships and worldly wisdom.

Now that the major revenge had been avenged, the remaining issues should not be taken too seriously, as being too harsh could inevitably lead to a backlash in the future.

"And Shou Hou? Why don’t I see him? Did something happen?" Li Yi suddenly noticed the absence of one person.

Zhao Ge said, "Shou Hou is fine. The workshop master of the Three Major Workshops discovered the traitor’s whereabouts, so I sent him with a few Blood Refining Warriors to settle accounts with that traitor. If all goes well, it won’t be long before Shou Hou brings the traitor back."

"So that’s it." Li Yi nodded and said, "So, those are the workshop masters of the Three Major Workshops? Are they also the allies like the Mighty Escort Agency this time?"

"Exactly, Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall needs to establish its roots, and allies are indispensable. The Three Major Workshops have shown some loyalty. Not only did they not kick us when we were down, but they also protected some of our disciples. Therefore, I am willing to give them some credit and work together for Sanyang City. Hence, they have been quite enthusiastic this time in mobilizing quite a few Blood Refining Warriors to help," Zhao Ge said, stroking his beard and nodding.

The three workshop masters, hearing the two men’s conversation, hurriedly approached.

"Weapon Workshop Master, Zhang Tiefeng meets Mr. Li, Li Yi."

"Treasure Pavilion Master, Shen Shi meets Mr. Li."

"Hua Fang Master, Hua San meets Mr. Li."

All three workshop masters bowed respectfully, showing utmost deference. Since this was their first meeting and Mr. Li’s temperament was unknown, none wanted to inadvertently cause offense.

Li Yi, however, was unassuming and returned the gesture with a salute: "You are too kind. Thank you for your support this time, otherwise taking revenge for Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall would not have gone so smoothly."

"We’re all family here, no need for such formality. Mr. Li, whatever you command in the future, I will comply without any second thoughts. Just hoping that Mr. Li can keep me in mind in the future for the efforts I’ve made," said the master of Hua Fang, Hua San, as she stepped forward with her delicate waist, speaking in a tender voice. Her eyes also conveyed a profound charm.

Li Yi remained expressionless, unmoved: "Hua Fang? What kind of place is that, a brothel?"

"Hua Fang is not just a brothel, we also have cloth workshops, taverns, pastry shops, tea houses, and more," Hua San immediately replied.

Li Yi then said, "I don’t really like brothels much. After all, brothels have always existed, but such places are prone to trading women and forcing the innocent into prostitution among other evils. However, such things are all too common in the world, and I can’t manage them all. Nonetheless, I do hope that Master Hua will display some restraint within Sanyang City in the future."

"My lord speaks, how could I not obey? Hereafter, I will manage well and never engage in such outrageous acts," Hua San bowed respectfully, but her eyes showed a hint of a different emotion.

Could it be that this ruthless Li Yi also had a compassionate side?

Li Yi nodded slightly, then turned and asked, "Master, what about the Sun Family’s pharmacy? Should we strike there as well?"

Zhao Ge pondered for a moment. Naturally, the Sun Family’s pharmacy could not be overlooked. Just as he was about to speak, Shen Shi from the Treasure Pavilion, mustering courage, hurried forward a few steps, then respectfully bowed and said, "About the Sun Family’s pharmacy, I have something I’m not sure if I should mention?"

"Your Treasure Pavilion has always been close with the Sun Family’s pharmacy. Are you trying to be a mediator at this time?" Zhao Ge glanced over and said, "Speak straightforwardly and cut to the chase."

With an uncomfortable look on his face, Shen Shi still spoke bluntly: "Just before, the grand store manager of the Sun Family’s pharmacy asked me to pass a message to Master Zhao, saying the Sun Family is willing to withdraw from Sanyang City and offer all the mountain treasures, elixirs, gold, silver, and the pharmacy itself to Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall, so long as the Sun Family can remain unharmed."

"Just sending over their property and that’s settled?" Zhao Ge huffed heavily, "Even if we killed them, aren’t those things still Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall’s anyway?"

"If Master Zhao were to do so, the Sun Family would be forced into mutual destruction, destroying all the mountain treasures, big medicines, and then all would be lost," Shen Shi added, but by now, cold sweat was breaking out on his forehead.