The First Venerable of All Paths

The Blood Fiend Gang suffered heavy losses due to the beast tide in Liusha County and is temporarily unable to deal with the Fang family.

With the clan competition approaching, things quieted down at the Su family's place, which relieved Fang Xuan.

Although these are only temporary, he has finally managed to find some time to spend with his sister.

Since repelling the Blood Fiend Gang's first attack and returning to the sect, Fang Rou has been staying in the backyard, feeling incredibly restless.

So for the next three days, Fang Xuan took his sister to wander around and enjoy delicious food.

Fang Rou, who had been sullen, visibly smiled more often.

Meanwhile, Fang Xuan also took advantage of these few days to inspect the properties under the Fang family's name.

After news of Fang Xuan forcefully reclaiming the assets and annihilating the Hundred Beasts Gang spread, no one dared to underestimate him, the young master of the Fang family.

Meanwhile, the Fang family's businesses are operating smoothly.

Although business is not as good as it was at its peak, it has been able to provide the Fang family with a steady stream of income.

The longer it goes on, the more profits the Fang family will make.

The overall strength of the family will also see a steady increase.

"Brother, where should we go next?"

Fang Rou walked out of Lan Yue Tower with a satisfied expression, looking at Fang Xuan with anticipation.

"I'm not playing anymore."

Fang Xuan said, "Let's go check out the Treasure Medicine Pavilion."

He had inspected all the other businesses, but he hadn't visited the Zhenyao Pavilion yet.

"Okay, I'll listen to you, brother."

Fang Rou smiled and headed straight for the Treasure Medicine Pavilion with Fang Xuan.

"I don't care, you're just a big company bullying your customers, selling counterfeit goods, you must compensate us!"

At the entrance of Zhenyao Pavilion, a group of people blocked the main gate, angrily accusing something.

"Yes! You have to pay compensation, or I'll smash up this lousy shop!"

"This matter isn't over until we get 20,000 taels of silver today!"

Upon hearing that Zhenyaoge sold counterfeit goods and even caused deaths, many people began to point fingers and discuss the matter, expressing great contempt for Zhenyaoge.

"I remember when the Su family ran this Zhenyao Pavilion, there were never any counterfeit products. I never expected that after the Fang family took it over, they would dare to sell counterfeit products in just a few days. It's simply outrageous."

"They'd really throw away all their shame for a few spirit stones! Bah!"

Fang Li stood at the door, sweating profusely with anxiety.

"Please let me explain, everyone. Everything in our Zhenyao Pavilion is genuine. This is a frame-up!"

They finally managed to take back Zhenyao Pavilion, and after only a few days of operation, this happened.

This involves the Fang family's reputation, and if it's not handled properly, it could have a significant impact on them.

"Explanation my ass!"

A martial artist with triangular eyes said, "Compensation is a must! Thirty thousand gold stones! I'll take it and leave!"

"And me, I only need 20,000 shi!"

"I want ten thousand!"

Five or six people then spoke up, demanding that Zhenyaoge compensate them for their losses.

"I think you're just here to cause trouble, aren't you?"

Fang Yong glared and roared, "You say my Zhenyao Pavilion sells counterfeit goods? Then produce the evidence, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

The triangular-eyed martial artist sneered and said, "What? Your Fang family sells inferior goods and counterfeit products, and now you're threatening us?"

"Everyone!"

He turned to the crowd and raised his voice, saying, "You all saw that, didn't you? The Fang family is just a bunch of greedy, unscrupulous merchants!"

"Give me my spirit stones, or I'll smash up this lousy shop!"

Some people rolled up their sleeves, filled with righteous indignation.

"You dare! Believe me or not..."

Just as Fang Yong was about to lash out, a young man in white stepped out from the crowd.

"Young Master?"

Fang Li's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Please leave quickly, I will handle these matters."

Fang Xuan countered, "How do you plan to resolve this?"

"I......"

Fang Li was speechless for a moment.

"So you're that good-for-nothing young master of the Fang family."

The triangular-eyed martial artist sneered, "You've come at the right time. Your Zhenyao Pavilion sells inferior medicines and pills, all of which are counterfeit. Give everyone an explanation."

"The person in charge has finally arrived."

Another person said, "Quickly, give me back my spirit stones, and I'll leave right now, or I'll make sure your Treasure Medicine Pavilion doesn't get away with this!"

"Hurry up and give us compensation!"

The noise started up again, and it grew louder and louder.

Two of them even subtly released their elemental power.

A cold glint flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes, and he exhaled and spoke.

"Quiet down, everyone!"

The voice was full of Yuan energy and carried a trace of sword intent, like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, causing everyone present to tremble and fall silent.

"What, you want to fight?"

The triangular-eyed martial artist said, "If you dare to make a move, I'll make sure your rare medicine pavilion goes out of business!"

"Yeah?"

Fang Xuan gave the other person a cold look, his gaze like a sword, piercing the other person's mind.

The man shrank back and instinctively took a step back.

Having intimidated the man, Fang Xuan said, "As everyone knows, my Zhenyao Pavilion has always operated with integrity, never engaging in fraud or selling inferior goods as superior ones."

"That sounds nice."

Someone held up a bottle of pills and sneered, "Then what's with this Qi and Blood Pill? It's clearly fake!"

"Yes, and this Heavenly Star Leaf is fake!"

Faced with the questioning of the crowd, Fang Xuan was not angry. Instead, he looked at the martial artist who had bought the Qi and Blood Pill.

"Are you sure you bought this Qi and Blood Pill from the Rare Medicine Pavilion?"

The man was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Of course, and many people saw it, how could it be fake?"

"Yes, I saw it too!"

Someone immediately chimed in, "He bought the Qi and Blood Pill and opened it on the spot; it's definitely fake."

"And you?"

Fang Xuan looked at the others and asked, "Are you the same?"

"I'm not!"

The triangular-eyed martial artist said, "Yesterday I bought a bottle of medicine from your Rare Medicine Pavilion. After using it, not only did it have no effect, but it also caused me to suffer a backlash. You must compensate me!"

"I understand everything."

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "If you all purchased counterfeit goods from my Treasure Medicine Pavilion, my Treasure Medicine Pavilion will compensate you a hundredfold!"

"Young Master, you mustn't!"

Fang Li's expression changed, and he said in a low voice, "I just calculated that the items they bought are worth more than 30,000. If they compensate us a hundredfold, that would be 3 million yuan stones. Our family can't afford that many yuan stones right now."

Fang Xuan said, "So, you also think that our Zhenyao Pavilion would sell inferior or counterfeit goods?"

Fang Li was taken aback, then immediately said, "Of course not. Our Fang family has always operated with integrity and would never do such a thing that goes against our conscience."

"only......"

Fang Li hesitated and said, "The things they have are indeed from our Zhenyao Pavilion."

"That's not necessarily true."

Fang Xuan smiled slightly, looked at the martial artist who had purchased the Qi and Blood Pill, and said, "You just said that you bought your Qi and Blood Pill from my Treasure Medicine Pavilion."

"certainly."

"Do you dare swear?"

Fang Xuan said, "As long as you dare to make a martial arts oath to prove that this Qi and Blood Pill was purchased from my Treasure Medicine Pavilion, I will immediately compensate you!"

"I......."

The martial artist was taken aback, then said, "Kid, what do you mean? You think I'm lying to you?"

Whether it's a lie or not, nobody knows.

Fang Xuan said, "As long as you dare to swear that you purchased this Qi and Blood Pill from my Treasure Medicine Pavilion, in addition to compensating you with a sum of spirit stones, I promise to give you ten more Qi and Blood Pills!"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.

A hundredfold compensation in spirit stones is already a generous gesture.

For the Fang family, ten Qi and Blood Pills would be considered a significant financial loss.

A glint of greed flashed in the man's eyes as well, but he shouted, "Why should I swear? The goods were sold by your Zhenyao Pavilion."

"You don't have to swear an oath."

Fang Xuan said, "But if you dare to damage the reputation of my Precious Medicine Pavilion, my Fang family won't stand for it!"

"I'm not someone who's easily intimidated."

The man grinned.

"Fang Li, get me a bottle of Qi and Blood Pills!"

Soon, Fang Li brought over a bottle of Qi and Blood Pills.

Fang Xuan took the pill, poured the Qi and Blood Pill into his palm, and gestured to the others.

"Qi and Blood Pill, a first-grade pill, can strengthen qi and blood, and help martial artists in the Blood Creation Realm break through their cultivation."

Fang Xuan said, "I don't know if what I said is correct?"

"Kid, what tricks are you up to?"

The martial artist said with a gloomy face, "Now, we're talking about your Zhenyao Pavilion selling counterfeit goods."

"Don't rush."

Fang Xuan chuckled and said, "Everything in my Treasure Medicine Pavilion, whether it's pills or medicinal herbs, will be specially marked before being put on the shelves for sale to prevent anyone from passing off inferior products as superior ones."

"Please take a look, everyone."

Fang Xuan turned the bottle to face everyone, revealing a small, special mark underneath.

Then he picked up the Qi and Blood Pill and said, "Everyone, take a close look. What does this Qi and Blood Pill look like on its surface?"

On the surface of the pill, there was also a small mark, exactly the same as the mark on the bottom of the bottle.

"Isn't that the Fang family crest?"

"Yes, I recognize it; that's the Fang family crest!"

Fang Xuan looked at the man and said, "Now, please take out the pills you purchased and let me see if they have the Fang family crest on them. If they do, it proves that they were sold by my Precious Medicine Pavilion. If not..."

"I......"

A look of panic flashed in the man's eyes.

"I might have made a mistake."

He backed away repeatedly, saying, "Yes, I made a mistake. I'll leave now."

As he spoke, he was about to push through the crowd to leave.

"Trying to leave?"

Fang Yong took the first step forward and placed his hand directly on his shoulder.

"Let me go, I..."

Just as the other person was about to retaliate, Fang Yong kicked him in the knee.

"Snap!"

As the sound of bones cracking rang out, the other person screamed in agony and knelt on the ground.

Fang Yong did not break up with her, but snatched the medicine bottle from her hand and handed it to Fang Xuan.

Fang Xuan revealed the bottom of the bottle, then took out some pills and gestured for everyone to examine them.

Although the Fang family crest is on the bottom of the bottle, there is no family crest on the surface of the elixir.

"Everyone, do you see clearly now?"

Fang Xuan said with a smile, "This Qi and Blood Pill was not made by my Fang family at all. It was switched by someone and deliberately framed against my Fang family."

"I see!"

"I always said that the Fang family would not do something that would damage their reputation."

"But a single pill doesn't prove anything."

"What about the medicinal herbs and the medicinal liquid?"

Fang Xuan looked at the triangular-eyed martial artist and said, "I can give you a chance. Tell me the truth, and I can spare your life. Otherwise..."

"run!"

Realizing that Fang Xuan had seen through their plan, the other party turned and ran.

"Are you able to leave?"

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a cold light. He stomped his foot on the ground and transformed into a golden afterimage as he darted away.

"Bang!"

With a scream, the triangular-eyed warrior coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground, severely injured on the spot.