The most secure job in Dajin

Chapter 249, The Driving Force of the Times (18)

Since the Xia family, a powerful clan that protects the Dao, appeared in the Department of Medicine, the eyes of all forces in the capital have never left the Department of Medicine.

First, the appearance of the Sacred Tree Secret Realm aroused the interest of all parties, who all wanted to get a share of the pie.

Furthermore, the rotating teaching of the eighteen masters of Qihuang Hall attracted investors from all sides, and many collaborations were secretly reached.
Finally, the emergence of the Altar of Elixir Cauldrons directly transformed the Department of Medicine. What was once a government office now exudes the aura of a sacred site.

These events occurred in quick succession within a month, and the changes in the Department of Pharmaceuticals were so rapid and dramatic that they left countless people overwhelmed.

Prior to this, the Imperial Medical Bureau, as a department under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, held absolute control over everything from the selection of the head of the Qihuang Hall to the placement of alchemists and physicians from the first to the ninth streets.

But now, beneath the altar, the royal family members, led by Prince Fu, gazed at the towering and majestic altar and, for the first time, felt with such clarity that control was slipping from their hands.

Yesterday evening, after failing to glean any details about 'Green Marsh' from Hua Changxi, everyone left. Only Prince Shou, dissatisfied that they, as nobles, could only stand in the square looking up at the lowly Hua Changxi, conceived the idea of ​​ascending to the top of the alchemy altar.

Unfortunately, his feet couldn't reach the steps at all; an invisible force was firmly preventing Prince Shou from ascending the altar.

If Prince Shou had simply retreated, it wouldn't have been a big deal. However, Prince Shou, who always got whatever he wanted, refused to believe in evil and channeled his spiritual power, attempting to force his way onto the alchemy altar.

And then, things took a turn for the worse.

Prince Shou was forced to his knees beneath the altar by a powerful force.

This pressure lasted all night.

During this time, whenever Prince Shou made any movement to struggle, the pressure on him would increase, forcing him to kneel obediently.

When the emperor learned of this, his face turned extremely ugly.

A prince was so openly forced to kneel in the Medicine Department Square; the royal family had completely lost face.

Immediately, the Emperor dispatched Prince Fu and several Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to see if they could rescue Prince Shou.

Unfortunately, despite all their efforts, Prince Fu and the others could not get Prince Shou to stand up.

In the end, Prince Fu and the rest of the royal family could only watch helplessly as Prince Shou knelt before the altar.

At this moment, they clearly realized that the royal family no longer had the final say in this world! Outside the square, countless eyes were fixed on the scene of Prince Shou being forced to kneel before the altar.

To give the royal family some face, all parties tacitly chose to observe from a distance and did not get too close to the alchemy altar.

Although Prince Shou's personal testimony demonstrated that the royal family no longer held supreme power, the various factions were not in a good mood.

There's no other reason than that they were all beneficiaries who followed the Chu royal family.

Now that the Chu royal family's ship is unstable, they can't be much more secure either.

Ninth Street, Lingjing Pavilion.

Xia Zhen stood at the second-floor window, looking solemnly at everything in front of the alchemy altar.

The sudden appearance of the Altar of Elixir Cauldrons not only brought the Chu royal family down from their pedestals, but also disrupted the Xia family's plans.

Before Xia Zhen came to the pharmaceutical company, the Xia family had made various arrangements.

Meng Qingyao, with a Fire-Wood Spirit Body, is a natural-born alchemist and the most suitable person to take over the Holy Land.

According to the Xia family's plan, Meng Qingyao would first ignite the alchemy fire on the second street to initially demonstrate her alchemy skills.
Then, increase Meng Qingyao's reputation by passing through the secret realm bestowed by the divine tree.

Afterwards, Meng Qingyao was arranged to take over the Qihuang Academy, where she gained a group of outstanding followers through teaching.

Finally, the Spirit Realm Pavilion was established, and Meng Qingyao became its first pavilion master. If things continued to proceed step by step, with the support of the Xia and Meng families, Meng Qingyao would definitely become the well-deserved master of the Holy Land.

Xia Zhen never expected that someone like Hua Changxi would emerge from the Department of Pharmaceuticals.

Her existence left him speechless.

From their first meeting, Hua Changxi was constantly at odds with him, yet what she did genuinely propelled the development of the Holy Land.

"This person is truly someone you can both love and hate!"

(End of this chapter)