CHAPTER 1163: CHAPTER 1163: RAVENOUS WOLVES

The Management Office had long noticed the thriving business of the Radiant Pill Store and secretly conducted investigations, having a rough idea of the store’s daily earnings.

Such a massive income had already made the people in charge at the Management Office envious for quite some time.

The reason they were keeping their feelings in check was the fear of Jing Yan’s status as a Divine Pill Master. If Jing Yan were a High-level Divine Pill Master, he wouldn’t be easy to offend. Even in the Emperor Extreme Divine Domain, a High-level Divine Pill Master is considered to have an honorable status. Even the Purple Spirit Commerce would try to win them over instead of offending them easily.

Another important reason is that there was a prior agreement between the parties when the Radiant Pill Store leased the shop for a month. Before the lease period ends, they have no reason to suddenly raise the shop’s lease price.

Though they are officials of the Void Divine Ship, in front of so many martial artists on the ship, they still need to maintain some decorum. At least the surface rules need to be observed and upheld. They can’t just forcibly seize resources from someone. If such things were to happen, who would dare to ride the Purple Spirit Commerce’s Void Divine Ship in the future?

The high-levels of Purple Spirit Commerce wouldn’t be pleased to see plundering happening on their Void Divine Ship.

"Hmm, if this person were a High-level Divine Pill Master, he wouldn’t quietly and submissively accept our price hike." The black-clothed old man nodded.

If it were just an Intermediate Divine Pill Master, dealing with him would be much easier.

"Keep an eye on them! Earning Divine Crystals on the Void Divine Ship is acceptable, but raking in such huge amounts and trying to have the feast alone, that naturally won’t do." The black-clothed old man’s eyes glinted sharply.

Clearly, the lease fee of just over ten million Divine Crystals didn’t satisfy his appetite.

"Yes! Understood, my lord!" The manager responded and then turned to leave the room.

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In the second month of operation, although the Radiant Pill Store still only accepted ten alchemy commissions per day, among those commissions, the customers ordering Intermediate Divine Pills had noticeably increased compared to the first month.

This was inevitable.

Once they confirmed the Radiant Pill Store’s capability to refine Intermediate Divine Pills, the martial artists of the True God realm could naturally rest assured.

Even if they didn’t need Intermediate Divine Pills in the short term, they would be staying on the Void Divine Ship for a full two hundred years. It’s never a bad idea to stock up more Elixirs now.

The Radiant Pill Store’s profits had already reached between two billion to three billion One-star Divine Crystals daily.

In less than two months, aside from the unsold elixirs, the total income was already close to ten billion Divine Crystals. Adding the on-hand Elixirs, the profit should be around one hundred forty billion One-star Divine Crystals. If converted to Five-star Divine Crystals, it would be as much as one hundred forty million.

"Senior Yan Jin, I have stopped accepting new alchemy commissions as per your instructions," Gui Ben reported to Jing Yan.

"Good! In five days, our lease will expire again. This time, we won’t continue leasing the shop." Jing Yan nodded.

After five days, when the last batch of Intermediate Divine Pill commissions is delivered, it’s time to leave the lower level and enter the middle layer of the Void Divine Continent.

The quest for earning Divine Crystals continues even in the middle layer. The middle layer of the Void Divine Ship also has a trading area. Moreover, the martial artists in the middle layer far exceed those in the lower region. These martial artists have more resources and a significant demand for Intermediate Divine Pills and even High-level Divine Pills.

By then, Jing Yan’s speed of earning Divine Crystals will only increase.

Trading Management Office!

"My lord, there’s something I need to report to you," the manager hurriedly entered the supervisor’s room, speaking anxiously.

"What’s the matter?" the black-clothed old man asked with furrowed brows.

"Just received news, the Radiant Pill Store has stopped accepting new alchemy commissions. I think they have other ideas in mind. With five days left on their lease, there’s a ninety percent chance they don’t plan to continue leasing the shop." The manager spoke in a low tone.

"Oh?" The black-clothed old man’s eyebrow twitched, then he stood up.

"It seems we should pay them a visit!" The black-clothed old man paced in the room and said, "Let’s go meet this Yan Jin God Alchemist; I want to see if he dares not to show me some respect."

"Yes!" The manager responded.

The two left the room and departed from the Management Office, heading straight to the Radiant Pill Store.

The trading area wasn’t very large, so the two arrived in front of the Radiant Pill Store without much effort.

At this time, there were quite a few martial artists gathered near the Radiant Pill Store, all discussing the store’s decision to stop accepting alchemy commissions.

Many people began to regret not commissioning the Radiant Pill Store earlier. Now, they want to place commissions, but unfortunately, the store isn’t accepting any more.

The two didn’t linger outside the shop, walking straight into the Radiant Pill Store.

Gui Ben, who was busy, saw them enter and his expression slightly changed.

He recognized the manager from the Management Office but didn’t know the black-clothed old man, though he could guess that he must also be from the Management Office.

"Lord Steward, have you come to purchase Elixirs?" Gui Ben quickly returned to his normal demeanor, offering a smile and asking politely.

"This is the supervisor from the Management Office. The Supervisor heard your Splendid Pill Tower’s elixirs are good, so he also wants to commission alchemy." The manager said with a sly smile.

"Summon Yan Jin God Alchemist!" The black-clothed old man said coldly, hands behind his back, after glancing at the store’s counter.

"My lord supervisor, our Radiant Pill Store isn’t accepting new alchemy commissions anymore. If you want elixirs, perhaps there are some in the counter. If you plan to buy, we will certainly offer the greatest discount." Gui Ben was a perceptive person. Hearing their words, he instantly understood that this matter was likely more than just about commissioning alchemy.

If they wanted to commission alchemy, why come now after the store stopped accepting commissions?

Most likely, they came on purpose after hearing about the store stopping commissions. Simply put, these two old fellows are probably looking for trouble.

"You insolent thing, do you think I’m the type of person who needs your discount to buy Elixirs? Do you believe I can’t afford those Divine Crystals?" The black-clothed old man’s face suddenly changed, shouting sharply at Gui Ben. At the same time, a terrifying pressure swept out, fiercely crashing against Gui Ben.

Gui Ben’s face turned ashen, and he uncontrollably took a step back. This supervisor from Management Office was a High-level True God realm expert, even releasing a bit of pressure couldn’t be withstood by someone like Gui Ben, an One-star True God.