Qin Chuan glanced at Wen Yaxin, and a vivid image of that day in her bathroom involuntarily appeared in his mind.

That day, she had drugged the cola, causing the two to nearly ignite into passion.

One might even say, except for not taking the final step, the two were almost completely aware of each other's bodies without any secrets.

Why not just sleep with her?

This thought suddenly popped into Qin Chuan's mind, surprising even himself.

"Is the Nine Dragon Creation Skill at work?"

Qin Chuan had a vague suspicion and couldn't help but curse inwardly: It's truly an Evil Technique! Damn!

On the other hand, Wen Yaxin showed no sign of anything amiss.

In front of Elder Jiang, she maintained the demeanor of a genteel lady.

Who could imagine that behind this genteel facade was a spicy little vixen?

In contrast to her composure, Qin Chuan felt a bit awkward, his face turning bright red involuntarily.

"I made a spur-of-the-moment decision, so I didn't dare trouble Miss Wen." Qin Chuan replied casually.

"What's the big deal? With my relationship with Mr. Qin, does he even need formalities with me?"

As Wen Yaxin said this, she covertly cast Qin Chuan a seductive glance.

Seductress!

Qin Chuan quietly cursed her in his mind.

Then, Wen Yaxin obediently took a seat beside him, quietly listening to Qin Chuan's conversation with Elder Jiang.

Elder Jiang continued the earlier topic.

"The medicinal business in Jiang City is basically controlled by the Phantom Group."

Elder Jiang slowly explained, "Phantom Group is the largest pharmaceutical company in Jiang City, with interests in medicinal materials, cosmetic surgery, health products, and even our Tongde Hall sources its materials through their channels."

"Phantom Group?" Qin Chuan recalled for a moment, feeling somewhat familiar with the name.

"Mr. Qin has just arrived in Jiang City and may not be aware of the major powers here. In our city, the main controlling powers are five forces."

Elder Jiang elaborated, "East Illusion, West Obsidian, Southern Red Dragon, North Silver Fox, and the Huawu Alliance."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan suddenly realized.

No wonder the Phantom Group seemed familiar; it turns out it's a force on par with the Red Dragon Association.

While investigating the Red Dragon Association, he had also heard rumors about the other forces.

Phantom Group specializes in pharmaceuticals, Obsidian manages capital, both the Red Dragon Association and Silver Fox Commerce Association focus on grey industries.

As for the Huawu Alliance, it's a security force.

These five forces are at the pinnacle of Jiang City's hierarchy.

If external forces wish to enter Jiang City, they must first align with them.

If local forces wish to rise, they must obtain their consent.

Their influence in Jiang City is second only to the official government.

Sometimes, their words may even be more powerful than official commands.

"Could Elder Jiang introduce me to the Phantom Group?" Qin Chuan inquired.

"Of course."

Elder Jiang readily agreed, as Tongde Hall is a client of the Phantom Group and has its own connections within.

Moreover, this is a business introduction to the Phantom Group, which would be more than happy to accept and couldn't possibly refuse.

Subsequently, Elder Jiang began contacting people from the Phantom Company.

Meanwhile, taking advantage of this opportunity, Qin Chuan directly started alchemy within Tongde Hall.

Outside, the middle-aged men had long been impatiently waiting.

Being a man himself, Qin Chuan couldn't bear to see them downcast, deciding to help them restore their vigor and maintain family harmony.

He requested seven sets of herbs from Elder Jiang in one go.

This was the limit of what he could handle at the moment; any more and his spiritual power would be insufficient.

Clearing his mind, Qin Chuan began alchemy.

Several hours swiftly passed.

When Qin Chuan emerged with the elixir pills in hand, he found at the entrance, in addition to Elder Jiang, a woman in an OL uniform.

She appeared to be around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, possessing a sweet, round face, willow-leaf eyes, delicate lips, and a well-proportioned nose. Her thick black hair was parted in an eight shape, tucked behind her ears.

She wore a black suit jacket, with a white blouse underneath, accentuating her graceful figure.

Below a pencil skirt were legs wrapped in black stockings.

Her height was approximately one meter sixty-five, slightly shorter than Wen Yaxin.

However, the high heels compensated for it, making her look not too different from Wen Yaxin wearing flats.

"Mr. Qin, this is Miss Li Qinyi, the personal secretary to the general manager of the Phantom Group." Elder Jiang introduced.

"Ahem..."

Li Qinyi lightly clenched her fist, coughed twice near her mouth, and supplemented, "I'm the private secretary."

She seemed dissatisfied with Elder Jiang's introduction.

A secretary is a secretary, but a private secretary is a private secretary; the scope of work differs.

A private secretary is accountable solely to the general manager.

Holding greater authority, they deal with more core matters; a private secretary may even have their own secretary.

Clearly, Li Qinyi's vanity was manifesting.

"I apologize for my oversight." Elder Jiang offered a conciliatory smile, then guided both into the reception room.

To be honest, it was Elder Jiang's first time dealing with Li Qinyi; they weren't previously acquainted.

He couldn't comprehend why the Phantom Group valued this collaboration so highly.

They went as far as dispatching the general manager's private secretary.

Over years of cooperation with the Phantom Group, Elder Jiang had never received such treatment.

"I heard that Mr. Qin is the creator of the Yang Gathering Pill?"

Upon entering the reception room, Li Qinyi plainly inquired.

At this point, Elder Jiang realized that the Phantom Group is targeting the Yang Gathering Pill.

What a pity.

He originally thought he could leverage the Yang Gathering Pill to introduce other medicines and expand Tongde Hall's scale.

Now, with Phantom Group's intervention, his plan had to be abandoned reluctantly.

Though he was indeed quite reluctant.

But, after all, it's the Phantom Group.

Compared to them, Tongde Hall only had his so-called reputation as a miracle doctor, which couldn't compete.

However, he didn't harbor any resentment towards Qin Chuan because of this.

Choosing a more suitable place is an eternal principle.

The Yang Gathering Pill could indeed realize greater value in Phantom Group's hands.

He felt only pity.

"To be honest, our Phantom Group also tried finding someone to concoct this Yang Gathering Pill, but unfortunately, it failed."

Meanwhile, Li Qinyi continued, "We'd like to discuss cooperation with Mr. Qin; in the future, you can hand over your Yang Gathering Pill to us for sale, and your profits will double."

Indeed.

Upon hearing this, Elder Jiang's eyes reflected a moment of disappointment, and he helplessly sighed.

It truly was Phantom Group aiming for the agency of the Yang Gathering Pill.

It seems Tongde Hall's business will return to its original state.

While Elder Jiang had an expression filled with lament, Qin Chuan calmly stated, "Sorry, the Yang Gathering Pill, I'll only hand over to Tongde Hall for sale."

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