Chapter 7437
Pill Sect
Jiang Meng... Could it be that Jiang Meng was also used as a test subject and sent to that hellhole?
However, the clues he had previously discovered indicated that while Imperial Biopharmaceutical Company appeared to be connected with the government, it actually had a different financial backer, and the real controller was not the government at all.
Suppressed killing intent almost burst through his restraints. Xiao Chen suppressed his rage and asked in a hoarse, low voice, "President Qin, do you know the exact location of Empire Biopharmaceutical Company?"
Qin Xianglan was incredibly intelligent, and she immediately connected the two events, tentatively asking, "Mr. Xiao went to great lengths to investigate this place, was it for... the War God King's wife, Jiang Meng?"
Xiao Chen did not deny it, and nodded heavily.
"The coordinates of Imperial Biomedical Company are concealed by an array left over from the cultivation era, making its location elusive and impossible to pinpoint using ordinary methods."
Qin Xianglan carefully considered her words before slowly saying, "But based on some extremely secretive clues, its entrance is most likely hidden deep underground in the capital."
"Underground areas of the capital? That's too broad a scope."
Xiao Chen forced himself to calm down, his eyes sharp. "I need a more precise location. If President Qin has any other clues, please let me know."
Qin Xianglan closed her eyes and pondered for more than ten seconds. When she looked up again, her gaze was firm: "My understanding of this company is only this superficial."
"But I know someone who may have more inside information."
"Rumor has it that he was specially recruited and entered the outer areas of Imperial Biomedical Corporation."
"If you can persuade him, you might be able to get the key information."
"who is it?"
Xiao Chen pressed for an answer, his tone urgent.
Qin Xianglan took out an exquisitely crafted, gilded invitation from the leather briefcase beside her. On the gold-stamped cover was engraved an ancient and vigorous character "Dan".
"The Dan Sect's Vice Sect Master... Chen Shouzhou."
Xiao Chen took the invitation and opened it. On the inner page, his name was prominently listed, the handwriting dignified and solemn.
“Mr. Xiao, I came to see you today specifically to deliver this invitation.”
Qin Xianglan explained softly, "The day after tomorrow evening, Vice Sect Master Chen Shouzhou will host a banquet at Mingxin Manor in the western region, inviting prominent figures from across the province to witness the opening ceremony of a crucial elixir."
"Given your current reputation in the province, it's only natural that you would receive an invitation."
"The Pill Sect?"
Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Exactly."
Qin Xianglan's tone became extremely solemn, "The hidden and reclusive forces I just mentioned definitely include the Dan Sect, and it is a faction with an extremely superior status."
"You should know that in this world today, alchemists who can consistently refine high-quality elixirs are extremely rare."
"The resources for medicinal pills have long been monopolized by a very small number of forces and top alchemists."
"The Dan Sect brings together the most outstanding alchemy masters and pharmacology researchers in the entire Dragon Kingdom. For many years, it has been dedicated to restoring ancient alchemy formulas and improving the success rate of elixirs."
"Recently, there have been internal rumors that a senior figure in the Dan Sect has successfully improved the ancient method, and is expected to achieve the stable refining of true spiritual pills."
"This matter has already shaken the top circles of the entire Western Region." "You should know that most of the drugs circulating on the market now are second-rate generic drugs, which are at best slightly better than ordinary medicines, but their effects are extremely limited."
"If the Pill Sect can truly produce genuine spiritual pills consistently, their position will become unshakeable."
"This banquet is not only a chance to demonstrate our strength to the outside world, but also an excellent opportunity for the Dan Sect to expand its influence."
Xiao Chen's expression suddenly became somewhat strange, and he even felt a mixture of amusement and disbelief.
Previously, when he was anonymously selling pills on the black market in the ancient city, he discovered that the pills were extremely scarce and of poor quality in the area, which he initially thought was just a regional problem.
It seems that the Dao of alchemy in the entire Dragon Kingdom has withered to such an extent.
It's just an ordinary elixir being produced, yet they're making such a big fuss, holding a grand banquet to announce it to the world?
You should know that he can now easily produce ninth-grade spiritual pills with a casual refining.
Although it is only in the category of elixirs and is far from being as powerful as immortal pills or divine pills, it is still considered a heaven-defying treasure in today's world.
However, he still had doubts in his heart. The Dan Sect was detached from worldly affairs and focused on the Dao of alchemy. What was its connection with that mysterious Imperial Biomedical Company?
Qin Xianglan immediately saw through Xiao Chen's doubts and slowly added:
"Vice Sect Master Chen Shouzhou is not only a top alchemist in the Dan Sect, but also possesses an astonishing skill called the 'Life-Sustaining Golden Needle'... It is said that the golden needle can revive the dead and heal the flesh and bones. As long as a person on the verge of death still has a breath left, he can bring them back to life."
"More importantly, there was a secret rumor that a key figure in the 'Imperial Biopharmaceutical Company' suddenly fell ill with a strange disease and was on the verge of death. He had secretly asked Chen Shouzhou to help him and barely managed to save his life."
"If we're talking about someone in this world who knows the inside story of that company, Chen Shouzhou is definitely the most reliable one. No one knows it better than him."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen stroked the gilded invitation with his fingertips, then casually put it into his pocket, saying decisively, "Okay, I'll go with you the day after tomorrow."
In any case, Chen Shouzhou is the most direct clue and breakthrough that can be found at present.
Since the other party is obsessed with alchemy, he will prepare a fourth-grade pill in advance as a "stepping stone".
Let alone first-grade pills, he could even refine ninth-grade pills with ease. However, first-grade pills were suitable for Chen Shou-zhuo's level of alchemy, so they didn't seem like he was deliberately showing off, yet they were enough to drive any alchemy enthusiast crazy...
He didn't believe that Chen Shouzhou could remain unmoved!
Moreover, even if a first-grade pill doesn't work, he can easily take out a second-grade pill, which can only be found in ancient ruins or tombs.
Moreover, even if it can be found, it may have become invalid due to the passage of time.
A relaxed smile instantly appeared on Qin Xianglan's lips, and a hint of relief flashed in her eyes.
She was still carefully considering her words, thinking about how to persuade Xiao Chen to come along, but she didn't expect it to go so smoothly.
With an unfathomable powerhouse like Xiao Chen accompanying them, the Qin family's prestige at the banquet in Mingxin Manor will undoubtedly rise significantly.
Moreover, maintaining a good relationship with a powerhouse like Xiao Chen would be entirely beneficial to the Qin family's future development, and could even solidify their position in the western region.
Qin Xianglan restarted the sports car, the engine emitting a deep and steady roar, and drove steadily onto the main road: "Mr. Xiao, then I'll take you back to the villa first."
"I'll be there to pick you up at nine o'clock the day after tomorrow... Mingxin Villa is located at the foot of Yunqi Mountain in the suburbs. The mountain road is winding, and the drive takes about an hour and a half. We need to leave early."
"it is good."
Xiao Chen leaned back in the soft chair, his eyes slightly closed, but his thoughts were racing.
The banquet the day after tomorrow is both an opportunity and a test. How can we subtly extract key clues about "Imperial Biopharmaceutical Company" from Chen Shouzhou?
How can we guard against potential crises at a banquet? (End of Chapter)