Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 193 Finally Met

Chapter 193: Chapter 193 Finally Met

With support from all sides, Luo Jingrong’s factory was swiftly set up, staffed, and began producing on a large scale. Distributors and suppliers flocked to them every day, wanting to discuss cooperation with Luo Jingrong.

Today, one of the city’s wealthiest men, Du Changhui, also came with his intern secretary, claiming to negotiate with Luo Jingrong, presenting himself with sincere intentions.

Naturally, Luo Jingrong would not offend Du Changhui, so he invited the latter to visit the factory, talked about the economic effects of the industrial chain, and did not forget to boast a bit, showing off his ample capital.

The intern secretary, Lin Xi, watched the machines in operation, sniffed the fragrance of the medicines, and found it rejuvenating. She heard that this medicine had not yet been launched, but the news about it was widespread, attracting a lot of attention.

After the factory visit, Luo Jingrong invited Du Changhui and Lin Xi to his office. If this batch of medicine would sell well, naturally, the best sales channels should be chosen, and Du Changhui could provide such channels.

Luo Jingrong put on a eager look for cooperation: "So Boss Du, I hope our cooperation can begin as soon as possible. After all, my first batch of medicines is about to be completed, and I don’t want any delay. I need to recover my investment quickly. You understand business."

At this, Du Changhui nodded in agreement: "Of course, I came here with a genuine desire to do business with Boss Luo. Everyone wins with profit. Our pharmacies are all over the country, and we can promote your product in the shortest time at the fastest speed. We guarantee great profits for all."

At this point, Lin Xi spoke: "I wonder what disease Boss Luo’s so-called medicine is targeting. If it’s for prolonging life, it should be more appropriate to call it a health product."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jingrong’s face changed slightly, but he immediately put on a nonchalant posture, then responded: "That’s right. Theoretically, it should be called a health product. But I call it medicine because not only does it prolong life, but it has another function."

"Cure-all." Lin Xi spoke up for Luo Jingrong. This made Luo Jingrong frown slightly. He could feel Lin Xi’s aura was extraordinary; her gaze had an intimidating force that made him uneasy.

On the side, Du Changhui also laughed: "That’s right, prolonging life is just part of it, and being a cure-all is another part. Hence, your medicine is cutting into the profits of many pharmaceutical companies. Of course, you will be marginalized."

Lin Xi added: "This is not prescription medicine, no doctor needs to prescribe it. No matter what illness the patient has, just go to the pharmacy and buy your medicine, and not only are pharmaceutical companies losing profits, but the hospitals may also have to close down."

After hearing this, Luo Jingrong shook his head and chuckled bitterly: "Yes, my medicine benefits all of humanity, but it does harm some people’s interests. So, what should I do? Should I stop?"

Lin Xi faintly smiled: "When you can’t get by because you’re marginalized, do you think you could make it domestically? The nature of your problem hasn’t changed."

At this, Luo Jingrong was dismissive: "The city invited me here to produce this batch of medicine and promised to facilitate for me. I believe they have already considered that I would undermine some people’s interests. But they still invited me here; this indicates that they value the economic benefits I bring."

"You’re mistaken. If they don’t promise you benefits, how could you fall into the trap?" Lin Xi’s indifferent words changed Luo Jingrong’s face instantly. Unable to calm down, he started questioning,"Who exactly are you two?"

"If possible, we’re partners, not enemies." After saying that, Lin Xi placed a small box on Luo Jingrong’s desk, gesturing for him to open it.

Driven by curiosity, Luo Jingrong carefully opened it, looking at an elixir inside and being unsure about what the other party was playing at.

Lin Xi explained: "This pill and the ones you produce are all semi-finished products. The difference is, your pills prolong life, whereas mine can reverse the aging process. Combining these two pills gives you real immortality."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jingrong’s eyes almost popped out. He looked at Du Changhui and Lin Xi in disbelief, as if he were seeing something unfathomably strange. He couldn’t help but ask, "Who exactly are you two?"

"I already said, we’re here to cooperate, and it’s in both our interests, isn’t it?" Lin Xi watched Luo Jingrong’s anxious demeanor with interest, making a beckoning gesture. The elixir that was sitting on the table in front of Luo Jingrong automatically flew back into Lin Xi’s hand.

Watching Lin Xi unveil this skill left Luo Jingrong slack-jawed, while Lin Xi donned a look of surprise: "Looking at your reaction, Boss Luo, it seems your ancestors didn’t tell you the origin of the medicine recipe in your possession. Did they not warn you to keep it a secret to avoid being sought out by the devil?"

"What... you..." Fear flooded Luo Jingrong, he instinctively stood up, retreating backward, even glancing towards the large door, calculating the chance of escape.

At this, Lin Xi waved his hand and reassured: "Don’t worry Mr. Luo, we are not here to harm you, we are here to seek cooperation. Only by working together can we possibly stand against the devil. Do you really think you’re safe in this city? I’m sorry, but this place has been meticulously operated by the devil for hundreds of years. Do you know how many people here work for the devil? Do you think you can escape without our help?"

"That can’t be!" Luo Jingrong paled, his frame slightly trembling. Yet he remained skeptical about Du Changhui and Lin Xi, questioning further: "How do I know you two aren’t sent by the devil to deceive me and steal the medicine recipe in my possession? If this indeed is the devil’s territory, why hasn’t he come to get me? I’m still perfectly fine."

"That’s because you’re currently a public figure, and any incident involving you can’t simply be brushed under the rug. Thus, the devil hasn’t made his move. Do you know why so many news outlets have been reporting on you? Look closely, a lot of them are under my control. We’re protecting you," answered Du Changhui.

Luo Jingrong, still on high alert, questioned further: "Tell me, who are you? Why do you have the other half of the medicine recipe?"

Lin Xi replied: "We don’t just have the other half of the recipe, we also possess the method of the sacrificial ritual. As to why, if your ancestor passed down not just half of the recipe but also the story of the Eternal Life Clan, you should be able to guess our identity."

Luo Jingrong shook his head: "It’s impossible, impossible. My father told me, the others should all be dead by now, you two..."

"I held similar beliefs, thinking the others were already dead. That is until we met Boss Luo and realized that our mission isn’t over yet," responded Du Changhui.

To that, Lin Xi continued: "Have you heard of the story of the Eternal Life Clan? How they had sought eternal life for generations, using all sorts of methods until they finally discovered a spell, a sacrificial method, and an elixir. They believed that by combining these, they could achieve immortality. But instead, they conjured a devil they could not control. Before the devil eradicated the Eternal Life Clan, the eldest elder summoned a few trusted individuals, entrusting them with the clan’s treasure. These people did not know what the others were keeping a secret. They then adopted aliases and moved to distant places to evade the devil, because they knew it was relentlessly pursuing them."

"Yes, that’s roughly the same story my father told me. So, are you the ones in charge of safeguarding these items?" After finishing, Luo Jingrong looked at Du Changhui and Lin Xi with hopeful eyes.

Lin Xi shook his head: "Sorry but it’s Boss Du who’s the successor entrusted with safeguarding those items, not me."

"Then who are you?" Luo Jingrong asked curiously, noticing that although Lin Xi was officially Du Changhui’s secretary, Du Changhui seemed more like Lin Xi’s henchman.

Lin Xi gave a meaningful smile: "If Boss Luo decides to cooperate with us, in the spirit of honesty, I can reveal my identity. If not, I have to keep it a secret as I don’t want too many people knowing my secret."

Seeing Lin Xi’s amused demeanor, Luo Jingrong knew that he was deliberately leaving him in suspense. Regardless, he couldn’t resist asking: "Alright, since our enemy and interests align, I don’t mind cooperating."

Lin Xi nodded with satisfaction: "I will tell you then. Initially, one of the prizekeepers was discovered by the devil while escaping. He was being pursued, and when he had nowhere else to run, he approached me. At that time, I was establishing the ancient nation, Qian Ye. I was worried about my enemies causing trouble, but when the prizekeeper found me, I realized the items he brought from the Eternal Life Clan could help me defeat my enemies. I took full advantage of these resources, but the sacrificial process took a wrong turn. Instead of obtaining immortality, it brought about destruction. Qian Ye was completely destroyed, and I ended up being reincarnated into my current state. However, we were fortunate enough to have evaded the devil and my real enemies."

Hearing all this, Luo Jingrong seemed stunned. He was observing Lin Xi, as if looking at something bizarre and asked: "What do you mean by reincarnation?"

"My reincarnation isn’t important. Maybe you still can’t believe my story. If so, take a good hard look at the story and medicine recipe passed down by your ancestors. You’ll soon believe in the concept of reincarnation, especially when an example is right before your eyes," Lin Xi said earnestly while looking at Luo Jingrong, adding slowly: "We have been honest and open. Hopefully, this can be a good commencement for our cooperation. Besides, we don’t have much time. We can’t afford to cautiously probe each other any longer because the devil can strike at any moment."