The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 13

Long Juxue made no attempt to hide her pride and superiority as the beloved daughter of the first duke. His tone was indifferent, but it gave others an undeniable feeling of confidence.    

“From the 108 rank of a duke in the Eastern Kingdom, there is nothing that anyone can steal from me if I, Long Juxue, want it.”    

Jiang Chen laughed out loud, “That's absolute? Without exception?"    

“Exceptions are impossible.” Long Juxue replied coldly, “At least, I have never met a single one.”    

Jiang Chen smiled faintly. “Then I congratulate you, you have met one today.”    

It had to be said that this sense of female superiority was too strong. He maintained his haughty and haughty attitude even when he asked for help. It was as if he was giving a huge favor by speaking to Jiang Chen, like a snow-white swan blessing a lowly frog.    

But this kind of attitude was ridiculous in Jiang Chen's eyes.    

The daughter of the first duke in the Eastern Kingdom? Continues to? Even if it was the first duke, such a person was not even qualified to carry Jiang Chen's shoes in Jiang Chen's past life.    

Long Juxue lost face to a man for the first time in her life when she saw Jiang Chen's resolute figure with the third hallmaster.    

“Jiang Chen, I will remember you. If I let you successfully pass the Hidden Dragon Trials at the end of the year, then I will change my family name to be the same as yours!”    

“I, Bai Zhanyun, will also remember you. You may win today, but I will show you the consequences of insulting me during the Hidden Dragon Trials. This was not something that only a dukedom ranker Jiang Han could bear!”    

“And I, the rank of a Vermillion Bird duke, and the rank of a Yanmen duke!”    

These people wanted to express their interest and devotion, but their plans were thwarted. His heart was burning with anger, how could they not seize the opportunity to attack an easy target?    

Jiang Chen naturally did not care about this kind of threat. Instead, he thinks it would be far-fetched if these people voluntarily identified themselves.    

Stumbling against each other to identify themselves huh. Perhaps so too, it saved me from the trouble of finding them one by one in the future. White Tiger, Vermillion Bird, Yanmen right? You like to hold grudges, right? It won't be long before you find out that I, Jiang Chen, hold more grudges than you!    

If this was an ordinary day, the third principal would never involve himself in the various disputes of nobles. But this time, he had no choice, he had to support Jiang Chen wholeheartedly.    

When Jiang Zheng came to see him, he knew that this was his only option, and the only choice of the Hall.    

Otherwise, making Jiang Chen unhappy meant losing the Heavenly Karma Pill, and meant losing a lot of big business.    

Some noble heirs were simply not comparable to such a business deal.    

Not to mention, these heirs had no reason to vent their spleens in the Hall of Healing. They would only choose to direct their attention to the seemingly weaker Jiang Chen.    

As for how Jiang Chen would handle this situation, the third principal did not care much. What he cared more about was handling the problem properly.    

Negotiations went very smoothly, and the contract was drawn up yesterday. Jiang Chen had given some advice regarding some minor details, and allowed Jiang Zheng to sign it.    

He was the heir to the rank of a duke, and naturally would not appear for such a small matter.    

Of course, Jiang Chen did not completely trust the Hall of Healing. He still mastered two important parts; there was no way he would selflessly share his entire recipe and refining method.    

He had to be wary of the possibility of the Hall of Healing changing his mind after receiving the entire recipe and refining method.    

The contract was signed with great pleasure. Since Jiang Chen still had control over the main area, the contract stipulated that Jiang Chen would visit the hall once in the odd month, and twice in the even month.    

In the world of practitioners, medicinal pills were extremely valuable. Ordinary healing pills sold for one or two thousand silver. A slightly higher tier pill cost three to five thousand silver.    

And the Heavenly Karma Pill would be sold for around eight to ten thousand silver due to its potential and effects. It would be positioned as a luxury item and undoubtedly have a large market.    

So even though only a hundred pills were refined in a month, it remained a multimillion-dollar income. It was a market worth tens of millions in a year.    

It is also the lowest and most conservative estimate.    

And what about when they entered the market of the sixteen neighboring kingdoms, and expanded their production, purifying thousands or even tens of thousands a month? With the purchasing power of sixteen neighbors, even if Hall produced tens of thousands of pills a month, the demand would far exceed the supply.    

It is quite easy to imagine the breadth of this market with a few simple calculations.    

Hence, it was easy to understand why the third principal was so eager to please.    

When the contract had been signed, the third principal made a suggestion to eat at the Autumn Stork, but was politely rejected by Jiang Chen. Being low profile was at the core of his partnership with the Hall of Healing. He didn't want it to be an open secret in the city.    

Moreover, he had only established a business partnership with the Hall of Healing; they were not friendly enough to be willing to share a drink.    

The third principal courteously sent Jiang Chen on his journey with two other elders accompanying him, including the Blue elder.    

Elder Blue still harbored some prejudice against Jiang Chen, and his facial expression was stiff.    

Jiang Chen was well aware of this, and felt that this woman's generosity and elegance were as narrow as a rat's stomach or chicken intestine. He better not ruin my plans in the future, I still need to irritate others with sarcastic words when the situation needs him.    

“Haha, how can you say that. The hall still complies with our rules when running a business.” The third hall master laughed out loud, but even he himself did not quite believe his words.    

Rules are dead, but man lives. If not for this business deal, then the Dragonbone Sun Grass would have fallen into the hands of anyone but Jiang Chen.    

Jiang Chen also laughed out loud and did not poke the third hall master's charade. He said, “Whatever the reason, I can only say that the third principal made a wise decision.”    

“What makes you say that?” The Third Hallmaster's interest was shaken.    

"simple. Because obtaining the Dragonbone Sun Grass was a mission appointed by the king himself. If you don't sell it to me, then the lawsuits that the Hall of Healing will face will be many. Hahaha, I've talked too much, too much.”    

Jiang Chen laughed out loud again, quickly climbed up his horse, and laughed long, “You don't need to keep sending me away, third principal.”    

The third Hallmaster was dumbfounded and deep in thought as he watched Jiang Chen gallop into the distance.    

“Her own time?” The third hall master muttered to himself as he thought of the dragon medallion carving yesterday. He subtly sensed that, perhaps this Jiang Chen was not lying.    

“This boy can boast to the king himself? Didn't he just get defeated by His Majesty?” Elder Blue pouted and muttered in a disdainful tone.    

The third principal glared at him sharply, “What do you know? You almost ruined the deal today! Keep this in mind, be smarter about running a business in the future! Do you think the dragon medallion he carved was fake? You think the wind is blowing in the Heavenly Karma pill recipe?”    

Elder Blue said nothing. Right, there's something strange about this boy.    

The third Hallmaster was still haunted about what might have happened, and issued a warning. “Whatever the situation, you all remember this! Humble yourself in front of Jiang Chen! He is not a simple character!”    

Deep in the palace.    

Eastern Lu slowly put down the book in his hand and tasted the tea in a cup on the table.    

“Tiandu, what news from Jiang Han family?”    

“Your Highness, Duke Jiang Han is silent, without doing any movement.”    

“And the kid?”    

"Kids? He seemed to be staying at home all day yesterday, and went to the Hall of Healing this morning. He was involved in a conflict with a group of heirs.”    

A trusted guard named Tiandu gave a thorough picture of the situation, not missing a single detail.    

"Oh? This kid was beaten up all out and not only did he not die, but could he prance on the streets today? When was my bodyguard unable to make a decent beating?” Eastern Lu smiled but did not seem to smile. But, you are saying that the Hall of Healing supports Jiang Chen and ignores the sons of those prominent nobles?    

“Your servant also found it strange, but this is the reality. Moreover, the Hall of Healing made it as a guest and entertained him for quite a while. It seems that this child is as useless as the rumors that are circulating.”    

Eastern Lu sank into his thoughts and nodded, “I hope so. We can only put our hope over Zhiruo's illness on him. I hope this kid doesn't do any tricks.”    

“Seems not. If he were to commit fraud, how could he dare to appear haughty in public like this? Deceiving the king was not a crime that the duchy of Jiang Han was capable of.”    

“Tiandu, remember this. Protect this kid no matter what. Completely carry out whatever plan he has. If anyone is so blind as to cause trouble, punish first and ask questions later, no matter his identity.” Eastern Lu ordered.    

It was obvious that Eastern Lu did not want to repeat the incident this morning. He concluded that the Dragonbone Sun Grass had something to do with his daughter's illness!    

If it has anything to do with my daughter's illness, then even the heir Long Teng would have to step aside for me!    

Jiang Chen did not immediately return home after leaving the Hall. He has some more tasks to do. A lot of preparations had to be made before entering the palace in three days.    

He had yet to walk long before his sharp instinct allowed him to find someone quietly following him. He did not bother to reveal their whereabouts.    

"Huh. Someone who is blind. Come to me if you are really strong enough to steal even from Eastern Lu!” Jiang Chen did not care in the slightest if he caused a clash between the king and his people.    

Others have been treated to grand performances at the Rites of Heavenly Worship. If someone was so blind that it went out of line and created trouble, he would not mind if there was a good fight between the king and his people.    

He will even cleverly, subtly, come into play.    

What Jiang Chen regretted was that public security was actually quite good in the capital. At least robbery in broad daylight doesn't happen.    

“What a group of helpless people. The Dragon Bone Sun Grass is here now, come out and try to grab it. I definitely will not risk my life for Eastern Lu. I'll gladly hand it over if you try to pick it up, and then happily hand it over to you when Eastern Lu asks me about it.”    

Jiang Chen happily anticipated something like this to happen as he walked, but unfortunately, the people who followed him never came to rob him. This made him a little depressed.    

“What a bunch of cowardly robbers!” Jiang Chen shook his head and no longer thought of this little interlude. He drove his horse towards Turquoise Hall, there were still many tasks he had to run.