Ji Ruobing seed to recall sothing and looked at Xu Zii with a hint of distaste, saying, "You couldn’t possibly be into n, could you?"
Xu Zii, who had until then been sitting on a horse, nearly fell off.
"Damn it," he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down as much as possible.
"Then co to my room tonight and give it a try."
"Forget about it," Ji Ruobing’s face flushed for a mont before she seriously said, "I need to go to the City Lord Mansion and pass on the ssage of my return to the Sect Gate.
And I haven’t settled the score with Lu Changhen yet."
"Do you know the way to the Land of Destruction?" Xu Zii asked.
"In Immortal City, there are dosticated Immortal Cranes, which you can use to get there," Ji Ruobing explained.
"It’s that simple and quick, but are you leaving right now?"
"What else?" Xu Zii asked.
"The Fan Family did, after all, kindly save us," Ji Ruobing said.
"They seem to be in trouble now; wouldn’t it be sowhat unjust if we didn’t go and help?"
"Stop right there, to be precise, they saved you; I really didn’t care," Xu Zii replied.
"But they also guided to Immortal City; saving them would be just a small effort."
As the two talked, they followed the Fan Family’s caravan into the city.
Despite the nearly hundred-strong caravan’s impressive appearance, it was nothing special in Immortal City.
Xu Zii saw many monsters with bull heads and human bodies on the streets; aside from the human race, these bull-headed beings were the most nurous.
As for the other Hundred Clans, one could only occasionally co across them.
"Ten or so kiloters north of Immortal City is the settlent of the Bull Head Tribe, which is why there are many of them in the city," Ji Ruobing explained.
"The Bull Head Tribe has been subservient to our Slaying Immortal Sect for tens of thousands of years.
So, they are also considered an affiliated power."
"For a single organization to subjugate an entire race, the Slaying Immortal Sect really lives up to its na."
"What did you think?" Ji Ruobing replied with a hint of pride.
"But your True Martial Holy Sect isn’t bad either."
After the caravan entered the city, they continued along the main thoroughfare.
Order in Immortal City was extrely strict.
In other cities, Xu Zii often saw street vendors and stalls.
But here in Immortal City, aside from the bustling array of shops, not a single person was setting up a stall.
Noticing Xu Zii’s confusion, Ji Ruobing explained, "Immortal City has designated areas.
There are specific zones for setting up stalls, and vending is not allowed in other areas."
"That’s pretty good," Xu Zii nodded slightly.
Eventually, the caravan stopped in front of a shop called Hundred Pill Hall.
This Hundred Pill Hall was located right in the center of the main thoroughfare of Immortal City and could be considered the busiest spot.
Xu Zii could not help but be impressed by the boldness of the Fan Family, to own such a prestigious location.
As the caravan began to disperse, the Fan Family’s young lady approached Xu Zii and Ji Ruobing, accompanied by a maid in green and an old man.
"We’ve known each other for a while, yet we’ve never properly t," the young lady in a white dress said with a polite smile.
"Let introduce myself; my na is Fan Luoyu."
Xu Zii and Ji Ruobing both introduced themselves in turn.
"If you’re going to be in Immortal City, why not visit my Fan Family’s shop?" Fan Luoyu suggested with a smile.
"Having t is fate in itself."
"You go ahead, I’ve got so things to attend to," Ji Ruobing said from the side.
Knowing that she was headed for the City Lord Mansion, Xu Zii did not say much.
After saying goodbye to Fan Luoyu, Ji Ruobing left.
Xu Zii, accompanied by the three of them, entered the Myriad Pill Hall.
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As soon as I walked in, I could sll a fragrant scent of pills.
It was invigorating, as if a spring breeze caressed my face, exceptionally comfortable.
Xu Zii began to look around the entire shop.
The shop wasn’t as opulent as imagined but instead exuded an ancient charm.
The whole shop was painted in a light tan color.
On the left side of the shop were various kinds of pills for sale, and on the right were herbs for pill refinent.
The shop had five floors in total.
Xu Zii was only on the first floor, where mostly common and frequently used pills were seen.
Seeing several people co in, an elder dressed in a green robe and wearing a hat hurriedly ca to greet them.
"Miss, you’re finally here," the elder said hastily.
"I have been waiting for a long ti."
"Uncle Fu, you’ve worked hard during this ti," Fan Luoyu replied with a smile.
"It’s not hard; I’ve worked for the Fan Family all my life, following the Family Head from a young age.
It’s like watching you grow up," the elder shook his head.
He sighed, "When we first opened a shop in Immortal City, the Family Head trusted to manage it.
Unfortunately, it has been a series of troubles ever since; I feel ashad."
"The affairs of Immortal City are nurous and vexing; it would’ve been the sa with anyone," Fan Luoyu said earnestly.
"No matter what, since I am here now, leave it to ."
"Miss has traveled a long way and must be tired," the elder nodded and spoke.
"I have reserved a private room on the third floor; you could rest there for a while."
"It’s fine, the affairs of the shop are more important," Fan Luoyu shook her head.
The group followed the elder up to the third floor.
This third floor’s private rooms were nad after plants such as plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, segregated by thes.
"May I co in?" Xu Zii asked at the door.
After all, this was soone else’s family affair, and it wasn’t appropriate for an outsider to intervene.
"It’s nothing secret," Fan Luoyu shook her head.
"I suppose it’s already been causing quite a stir."
The private room was not large; a table was set with seats, and maids brought in hot tea and so nut snacks.
"What’s the current situation?" Fan Luoyu asked.
"Our Myriad Pill Hall usually refines pills, and our main material suppliers number three.
They are the Imperial Herb Pavilion, Heaven Wolf rcenary Group, and the Bai Family.
Now all three suppliers have stopped supplying us with herbs and other pill refinent materials.
Our Myriad Pill Hall’s stock can hold out for at most half a month before we can no longer produce pills."
Fan Luoyu considered for a long ti before speaking, "Is it possible to transport materials from Sheng City?"
"That’s impossible; it takes at least seven days from Sheng City to here," the elder shook his head in response.
"And with the long distance, any slight mishap during the journey presents too much uncertainty.
This incident is clearly targeted at us.
If he can make these three families stop supplying us, he can also send people to intercept our convoys.
So the one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it."
"Do you an the Wen Family is behind this sabotage?" Fan Luoyu said.
"No, the Wen Family is not even as capable as our Fan Family; how could they have such resources," the elder shook his head.
"In my opinion, they are just the vanguard thrown to the front.
There must be soone else behind this."
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