Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 997: Chapter 997: Cut The Ground From Under One’s Feet

Closing the book, Sun Shang said disdainfully, ”Are you perhaps overthinking this? A skilled alchemist backing Ling Xiao? Do you really think alchemists are so idle that they would waste time refining so many Lower-tier Yellow Rank pills?

Rest assured, in my view, Demonflame’s judgment is correct. It’s likely that the alchemists from the Heavenly Dragon Auction House lent a hand. This so-called Heavenly Spirit Pill, despite its nice claims, is nothing more than a concoction of a few more medicinal ingredients than usual, enhancing its efficacy but at the cost of increased production expenses. Their actions are a classic case of making a noisy loss!”

As he spoke, Sun Shang’s face revealed an extremely disdainful expression, ”As long as our attitude improves a bit, returning to our usual state, and even pushing down the price of the Returning Heaven Pill a little, the Qingxu College won’t have any means to respond.”

”Indeed, worthy of Marvellous Hand Heavenly Lord, your word awakens us as if from a dream!” In the council chamber, another person spoke up, precisely Yang Yi Jun from Qingxu College.

At this moment, he was fawning over Sun Shang with a highly flattering tone, solely to gain more capital. If he could win Sun Shang’s favor, he would also be able to do better at Phoenix God College.

”What is there to boast about? If I, Sun Shang, panicked at every little thing, I wouldn’t have been able to get to where I am today.”

Despite Sun Shang’s effort to suppress his smugness, the gleam in his pupils still betrayed him.

It appeared that he became even more convinced of his own reasoning after being flattered by someone else.

”You’re saying we should cut prices? And show a decent face to those idiots?”

Fengming Wan Zhong asked.

”Vice President, now is not the time to hold grudges. Although those martial artists are foolish, we still need to keep up appearances. With the emergence of the Revival Spirit Pill, if we continue to raise prices, showing that kind of service attitude, we will certainly not be able to compete with Qingxu College.”

Sun Shang reminded, ”We don’t need much time, their side is making a loud loss, and it won’t last long.”

”Fine, I’ll listen to you.”

Although Fengming Wan Zhong was quite displeased, in this time of crisis and as the Vice President, he could still discern what was best.

”Heh, why should the Vice President bother about these temporary gains and losses? After the new batch of medicinal ingredients arrives, I will refine the Returning Heaven Pill a bit, improving its ability to restore one’s strength is an easy feat for me.”

Sensing that Fengming Wan Zhong was not in the best of spirits, Sun Shang added another line to reassure him.

”That’s good, I have already sent people to the Heavenly Dragon Auction House to purchase medicinal ingredients. The Heavenly Dragon Auction House wouldn’t dare offend our Phoenix God College. As long as we buy up all their ingredients, Qingxu College won’t have any advantages left.”

Si Kong Zun said with a cold laugh, ”I guess the reason Heavenly Dragon Auction House is collaborating with Qingxu College is because they were also given a share of Revival Spirit Pills to sell. We can offer even more!

Compared to financial muscle, not to brag, but our Phoenix God College really fears no one on Divine Phoenix Continent.”

”Hahaha!”

Finally, a triumphant laughter filled the council chamber, replacing the previously oppressive atmosphere.

”This isn’t good!”

Just as the mood was getting better, suddenly someone burst in from outside, kneeling on the ground to report, ”Vice Presidents, there’s trouble, big trouble!”

”Just speak, what’s with all the panic? You’re making a spectacle of yourself!”

Fengming Wan Zhong said irritably.

”Reporting to the Vice President, the people we sent to the Heavenly Dragon Auction House to purchase medicinal ingredients have returned empty-handed. Yun Ya has stated that from now on, they will sever all medicinal trade dealings with Phoenix God College, telling us to fend for ourselves!”

As soon as these words came out, the council chamber fell dead silent.

After a moment, a furious shout erupted.

”Damned fools, a mere woman from Heavenly Dragon Continent actually dares to disrespect our Phoenix God College!”

Fengming Wan Zhong had been rather frustrated during this period, as everything seemed to go against him. The news almost made him explode with anger.

”Vice President Wan Zhong, please remain calm. The Heavenly Dragon Auction House backing Yun Ya is not to be trifled with; don’t act rashly,”

Si Kong Zun reminded, ”Don’t forget that the Heavenly Dragon Auction House even has branches over the Five Great Immortal Islands. An Elder from Changle Immortal Island is very close to Yun Ya. If you touch Yun Ya, it’s not a big deal, but if you provoke this Elder, our Phoenix God Empire could face the danger of annihilation!”

Before the True Demon Empire fully rose to power, the Phoenix God Empire certainly couldn’t be destroyed, so Si Kong Zun now had to make Fengming Wan Zhong calm down.

Fengming Wan Zhong took a deep breath and eventually eased back into his seat.

”This matter is quite suspicious. The Heavenly Dragon Auction House has always kept to itself, not offending our Phoenix God College, and our cooperation has been pleasant. Why would they suddenly pick a side now?”

Sun Shang also felt a headache coming on.

It was like a skilled cook without rice.

No matter how powerful, without medicinal ingredients, there was nothing he could do.

”Yes, the timing is too coincidental. There must be someone meddling from the shadows! Could it be Crown Prince Feng Yinshan has made a move?”

Si Kong Zun pondered aloud.

”Hidden Mountain Reserve Monarch has stayed within the Huofeng Eastern Palace these days, without stepping a foot outside, and his people are also under our surveillance. It’s unlikely.”

Fengming Wan Zhong shook his head.

”Could it be that old geezer Feng Qingyan has some private affair with Yun Ya? Otherwise, how would Yun Ya possibly help Qingxu College? What’s in it for her?”

Si Kong Zun frowned.

”I’m afraid the problem still lies in the interests.”

Demonflame Celestial thought for a moment and said, ”I’ve looked over our purchase ledgers; it’s clear that we’ve been driving too hard a bargain on the raw material prices, surely upsetting that woman. She’s very patient, never mentioning this issue.

We thought she was weak, but she has been waiting for this opportunity.”

”Your analysis makes sense, but what kind of benefits could the dangerously close to bankruptcy Qingxu College offer her?”

Sun Shang asked.

”That remains unknown, but it’s certain that this matter is inseparably linked to Qingxu College,”

Demonflame Celestial said through gritted teeth.

”All this talk is useless now. The key issue is, where will we purchase our medicinal ingredients from? Without ingredients, how can we concoct Returning Heaven Pills? At this rate, we will be the first ones to collapse,”

Sun Shang reminded.

Fengming Wan Zhong furrowed his brows and said, ”This is indeed a big problem, but it’s not without a solution. Since we can’t buy ingredients from the Heavenly Dragon Auction House, we’ll just have to spend more money to import them from elsewhere. After all, we have money to spare, and there should be no fear of that. How could Qingxu College have the influence to interfere with external purchases?”

Although he said this, Fengming Wan Zhong was beginning to worry internally.

Ever since Ling Xiao arrived at the Imperial City, it seemed like the troubles for Phoenix God College had been non-stop.

Although there had been similar troubles in the past, Phoenix God College always emerged victorious in the end.

But since Ling Xiao’s arrival, it was as though a curse had been cast, making Phoenix God College the loser each time.

Could that seemingly insignificant youngster really possess such terrifying energy?