Talent level increased by one, a transcendent Star Wizard

"I have refined some pills myself, which are only suitable for knight cultivators. Ordinary people cannot use them casually."

Xia Jian did not try to fool Phyllis again, nor did he create an unknown person to hide his identity.

He's just a low-level knight right now, and he doesn't have any enemies. Doing that would only arouse suspicion and cause a series of troubles.

As the saying goes, "respond to all changes with constancy." If you really could strategize and plan everything, you might as well become a cunning strategist.

"So you're a pharmacist, buddy? Do you make Body Tempering Pills?"

Phyllis looked at Xia Jian with considerable surprise.

If Xia Jian's talent for cultivation is high, that's one thing, but he can also make pills. Is this what is called a genius?

"No, it's just a little gadget I made myself."

Xia Jian took out a bottle of pills and placed it on the table. This was the first-generation formula medicine he had refined.

Although it's only the first generation, it's enough to make money; there's no need to offer anything too fancy.

When the potential profits are substantial enough, that is also when the danger is greatest.

He just wanted to focus on cultivating and increasing his strength, but he didn't have time to get entangled with others over money and interests every day.

"What?"

Phyllis jumped up from her seat in shock.

I even doubted whether I had misheard, and it took me a while to recover from the shock.

Xia Jian then explained the effects of the medicine and precautions to Phyllis.

After all, this elixir is a good thing for knights, but it is also a great tonic for ordinary people. Taking too much of it can easily cause excessive excitement and blood rushing to one's head.

Herder's apprentice had taken it before, and if it weren't for the cultivation method that could neutralize the drug's effects, that guy would probably have been so excited that he bled from all seven orifices.

Xia Jian also set the price of the elixir at 8 silver coins.

Although it's a bit pricey, it's more effective than mainstream body-strengthening pills.

While lowering prices may allow you to earn more money, it's not a good thing if it infringes on other people's interests.

The price of the pills was set at 8 silver coins, so most knights who couldn't afford them had to buy the Body Tempering Pills instead, which reduced the danger and prevented other merchants from profiting.

In other words, Xia Jian only makes money (scams) from rich people.

But after hearing Xia Jian's words, Phyllis fell into deep thought.

Even if the medicine is as effective as Xia Jian said, such a highly profitable product as pills will inevitably cause trouble for the city lord's mansion.

The development of a city can be judged by its tax revenue; for example, elixirs require a tax rate of at least 30%.

Moreover, since this is something that has appeared for the first time, it's hard to guarantee that the city lord's mansion won't have any ulterior motives.

"Is there a problem?"

Xia Jian noticed that Phyllis's expression was off and asked.

Phyllis didn't hide anything and explained the pros and cons.

Doing business relies heavily on interpersonal relationships. If these relationships aren't handled well, various problems can easily arise. Moreover, in a city, the lord is an absolute and unparalleled figure.

"How about this, I'll go try the medicine first, and if it works, we can talk again."

After a moment's thought, Phyllis did not reply immediately.

After all, we don't even know the effects of the medicine, so there's no point in thinking about it too much.

After telling Xia Jian to wait there for a while, Phyllis took the pills and left the living room.

Bored during the summer, Xia Jian stood up to stretch his limbs. He glanced through the crack in the door and saw a raggedly dressed little boy walk into the Chamber of Commerce.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed the child who had stolen things at the hotel entrance yesterday.

What surprised Xia Jian even more was that the shop assistants did not stop the child from entering.

"Is Phyllis really that good-tempered?"

Xia Jian looked outside and muttered to himself as the little kid stood there.

Under normal circumstances, to prevent guests from being disturbed and having their mood ruined, beggars would definitely not be allowed into the house.

After a short while, Phyllis appeared at the living room door with an excited look on her face.

Just as Phyllis was about to go inside, she saw Phyllis walk towards the little kid who had entered the store.

The two seemed to be talking about something, and the child soon burst into tears. Phyllis wiped away the child's tears with a pained expression.

Phyllis then led the child into the house, and the little girl hid behind Phyllis in fear the moment she saw Natsumi.

Phyllis ignored the little girl's actions and instead angrily rebuked, "Which little bastard dared to hit my niece? Isn't this a slap in the face to the Weilan Chamber of Commerce?!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Jian raised an eyebrow in surprise. He hadn't expected that this slovenly little brat was actually Phyllis's... niece?

It doesn't look quite right.

Did she tell you she was stealing things from people on the street?

Xia Jian sat down, took a sip of water, and casually asked.

"Stealing?"

Phyllis frowned slightly, then looked at the little brat behind her: "Did your deadbeat father send you to steal again?"

Upon hearing this, the girl shrank back and remained silent.

"Tomorrow I'm sending your deadbeat father to the countryside. He's been drinking himself to death."

Seeing that her niece had tacitly agreed, a cold glint flashed in Phyllis's eyes, but she then looked at Xia Jian with a hint of doubt: "Was my brother there yesterday too?"

"Of course I was there. I almost ended up sleeping on the streets yesterday."

Xia Jian said jokingly, his eyes sizing up Phyllis.

If Phyllis does anything suspicious, then this business deal is probably doomed.

But it doesn't matter to Xia Jian. He can cooperate with anyone. He's not afraid of not having people come to him when it comes to making money.

It's just a little troublesome at most.

"Um?"

Hearing Xia Jian's words, Phyllis also sensed something was wrong; what he said...

"That must be a misunderstanding. I trust your character, brother."

Phyllis, realizing what was happening, immediately put on a smiling face, then looked at her niece and continued speaking with an angry expression.

"Blame her damned old man! Whenever he's broke, he sends Leia to steal. If he can't steal anything, he tries to extort money from people. He's despicable! I've cleaned up his messes so many times. He's an incorrigible scoundrel!"

Leia's father was a notorious spendthrift. They used to often help him out, but he was hopeless and proficient in all sorts of vices, including drinking, gambling, and whoring.

Over time, they stopped caring about Leia's father, and when Leia's father ran out of money, he started having Leia scam people out of money.

"Don't send my father away."

Leia tugged pitifully at Phyllis's clothes and whispered.

"This time won't do. If you stay with him, something bad will happen to you sooner or later. I'll give him money to leave Chelan City. You can stay here with your uncle without worry."

Phyllis patted Leia's head, but her tone was resolute.

He had wanted to do this before, but he hadn't made up his mind because of Leia.

Since this matter is related to Xia Jian, whether it's for business or for Leia, that bastard must leave Chelan City!

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