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Chapter 101 Trending Topics and Discussions

bully!

This is so unfair!

Sophie Lucia nearly ground her teeth to powder.

At this moment, Sophie Lucia hated Link Grand, this country bumpkin newcomer from the Storm Sea.

If it weren't for the lingering effects of Peter Lionel's mind magic, she would have completely broken down and suffered an attack on the spot.

That country bumpkin has repeatedly gone too far in bullying people; he's utterly despicable.

However, Sophie Lucia had to admit that Link Grand, that country bumpkin, did a really great job this time!

She was left speechless.

"Don't get cocky, you won't be able to keep jumping for long."

Sophie Lucia was pressured by the wizard Paro and had no choice but to accept this so-called "apology," otherwise she would be showing contempt for the wizard Paro.

At that time, not only will wizard Peter Lionel no longer stand up for her, but even her cousin Soren Lucia will probably remain silent.

She could only grit her teeth and respond in a low voice.

Link smiled, said nothing more, and returned to the east side of the exhibition area.

With so many wizards present, even if the two of them spoke in hushed tones, it would still be heard.

How could Link possibly leave himself open to criticism?

However, on his way back, Link kept reminding himself.

We've made too much of a splash today; we must stay grounded and not get carried away for a while.

Low-key life, high-profile work.

One cannot be high-profile in both actions and personal conduct.

That would invite too much jealousy.

"Peter, Soren, I'm not really bullying the weak anymore, am I?"

The wizard Paro smiled, very satisfied with Link's words and actions just now. Therefore, when he spoke to his mortal enemy, his tone was much gentler and his anger was not so intense.

Peter Lionel didn't respond, but instead looked at Soren Lucia.

Today is Soren Lucia's home turf, so he should be in charge of what to do and how to respond.

This is the least you can do to show respect to the host. No matter how close the relationship is, there will always be differences of interest and position.

You cannot add seasonings or do anything haphazardly while the chef is cooking!

Peter Lionel stepped forward to protect Sophie Lucia only because the wizard Paro was after him, and he used Sophie Lucia as a shield; he had no other choice.

Unlike the wizards Paro and Peter Lionel, who were undergoing transformations, Soren Lucia remained calm and composed except when her expression changed under the influence of the "Repentance" potion.

He nodded to Peter Lionel in understanding, then instructed Sophie Lucia, "Sophie, thank them, then continue hosting the press conference. Remember, our press conferences, like our potions, don't have any weird stuff; they're very straightforward!"

After a pause, Soren Lucia emphasized, "As for comparing sales figures and reviews, let's just leave it at that. What kind of good potions can a freshman who can't even recognize all the raw materials for potions make? Unless they outsource it!"

This statement was actually directed at Link Grand, questioning Link's abilities and laying the groundwork for a possible failure in the future, so that there would be an excuse to explain it later.

After all, the wizard Paro had come with great force, and Soren Lucia didn't want to say anything too definitive, lest she become embarrassed and lose face later.

"Thank you for your kindness, Wizard Paro, but I really don't need it. This gift will just end up gathering dust in a corner."

Under the influence of mind magic, Sophie Lucia regained her composure and announced in a clear voice, "Lucia's Pharmacy has been established in the Eastern District for nearly a century. Its reputation and standing are extremely strong; it cannot be destroyed by a few strange tricks. I solemnly introduce to you, distinguished guests, the sixteen new products that Lucia's Pharmacy is launching today. They are..."

Having largely achieved his goal, the wizard Paro stopped interfering.

We should let them finish their press conference.

We can't really push our luck too far, right?

After that, both press conferences returned to their usual pace.

Each side sent out beautiful female wizards or their apprentices to explain and recommend various potions to interested guests.

However, it is clear that the pedestrian flow on the east side is much greater than that on the west side.

The reason is very simple: the unexpected move of making a strong opening statement worked.

The influence of the witch Celine, arose from the "Repentance" potion, increased dramatically.

Many wizards, even if they can't afford or buy the "Regret" potion, still want to see the other six potions for first and second-level wizards, ask about their effects and prices;

Secondly, many people were indeed attracted by the gimmick deliberately designed by the Paro wizard.

I want to see what kind of aromatherapy oils, fragrances and perfumes the freshmen have developed that makes the Wizard of Paro value them so much, believing that they can compete with the new fragrances from Lucia's Pharmacy.

The stark contrast in pedestrian traffic between the east and west sides was captured by a "reporter" from the "Rivos Forum".

Soren Lucia witnessed this scene but was powerless to stop it.

"Rivoss Forum" is a high-level forum covering both the Advanced Academy and Rivoss City, with a large number of users and a strong background.

Even the Lucia family and Lionelga together dared not target the "Rivos Forum".

It's too late to bribe them now.

The Wizard of Paro must have already made a deal with the forum staff.

Sure enough, while the press conference was still in progress, the "Rivos Forum" used this photo as the cover and published a special post, reporting in detail what happened at the press conference.

The article includes text, pictures, and videos, and features a seasoned writing style and sharp wording. It directly describes the overall performance of Rukia's Pharmacy as "being defeated without any struggle and being beaten without any power to fight back."

And so, before the press conferences on both sides had even ended, the news of what happened at the exhibition center spread like wildfire throughout the city.

The objects of focus differ at each level.

Level 3 wizards who had never personally experienced the effects of the "Repentance" potion were most interested in it, and many posted questions and comments.

First and second-level wizards are more concerned about the six potions that were also made by the wizard Celine.

A small number of people were attracted by the hype and posted questions about the Li Xuancao series of aromatherapy essential oils, fragrances, and perfumes, asking whether they were worth buying.

Around noon, the press conference ended, and everyone returned to the pharmacy.

On the way, as Link listened to Salia, Tina, and Ella chatting about the content of many posts on the "Rivosos Forum," he realized that there were people like "uploaders" in the Wizarding World.

Many wizards who purchased the potion at the launch event immediately started posting their experiences and reviews.

The popularity of the Li Xuancao series was not high at first.

Especially after several male wizards gave it evaluations such as "ordinary", "average", and "nothing special".

It wasn't until several beautiful witches stepped in, using pictures, videos, recordings, or live streams to try out the Li Xuancao series themselves, that public opinion was turned around and the popularity was boosted.

Half a day later, the most popular post on the "Rivos Forum" was titled "When will the witch be able to stand up?"

This perfectly executed fist technique completely stunned many male wizards who valued cost-effectiveness.

The fragrance from the Li Xuancao series isn't significantly more effective than Lucia's new fragrance; it's just that they put more effort into the scent.

How did it escalate to the point of male witches suppressing female witches?

Unbelievable!

A storm is brewing.

Many witches used the Li Xuancao series, especially the fragrances and perfumes, to criticize the old women's potions for being anything but ladylike.

Previously, very few pharmacists, including female pharmacists, would specifically consider women's needs, focusing on enhancing their charm and highlighting their beauty in addition to practicality.

The fragrance of daylily is light, fresh, and long-lasting, making it suitable for everyday life.

After a busy day of studying, researching, or even fighting, it would be wonderful to have such a soothing fragrance at home that makes you feel good just by smelling it.

Li Xuancao perfumes come in a variety of scents, including passionate, lively, charming, delicate, tranquil, and understated. You can mix and match them however you like to suit your personality, preferences, mood, and occasion.

Isn't this more thoughtful than the unoriginal "tacky" perfumes in other pharmacies?

Link was greatly surprised when he heard this.

That's not the case at all; those witches exaggerated to vent their long-accumulated frustration.

Products designed from the perspective of women's love of beauty, whether they are potions, witchcraft items, or rune items, are indeed relatively rare, but they do exist.

From the perspective of R&D personnel, the focus is on practicality. They only need to make the core of the product good and the effect strong, and that's it.

If you prioritize aesthetics, or a balance of practicality and beauty, and still spend a lot of time and effort on design and crafting, aren't you just making trouble for yourself?

However, this time the situation is rather special, as many people are paying attention to the same event at the same time.

I was initially drawn in by the latest spat between Paro Wizard and Peter Lionel Wizard, just to watch the show and enjoy the drama unfolding online.

Then, drawn in by the masterful "Repentance" potion created by the sorceress Celine, I posted a question in the comments.

Finally, people are drawn in by the hype and start paying attention to the Li Xuancao series.

Once the hype builds, it will trend on social media.

When a topic trends on social media, more people with differing opinions emerge.

Differing stances lead to heated discussions and uproar.

Even the wizard Paro didn't expect the public opinion on the "Rivosos Forum" to turn out this way.

Rukia's Pharmacy was indeed affected, and it was affected before we even started comparing sales and reviews.

But the point of impact is rather strange.

This is not the effect he wanted.

Paro's gaze toward Link also became somewhat strange.

What were you thinking back then?

This question instantly drew the attention of the wizard Celine, Salia, Tina, Ella, and Jasmine to Link.

Yes, what was Link Grand thinking? He understands women so well.

On the "Rivosos Forum," witches have already declared that Link Grand is the apothecary who understands women's aesthetics best!

Link opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to explain.

After conducting research, he discovered that there were too few shops specializing in women's products, including clothing, accessories, personal care products, and cosmetics.

Aromatherapy essential oils are fine, as they are inherently more practical.

From a woman's perspective, the fragrances and perfumes available on the market, including the specialty products of various pharmacies, are far too practical.

Link recalled a certain social media platform from his previous life, Xiaohongshu. This app had countless posts and videos teaching girls how to dress themselves up, and living a beautiful and refined life had become a strong trend.

Even yoga pants can become sexy and beautiful.

He thought that even in a wizarding world where power belongs to oneself, women should still love beauty.

For example, the witch Celine paid great attention to her appearance.

She is a pharmacist who can concoct various personal care products and cosmetics for herself.

But being a pharmacist isn't a common profession; there are plenty of other witches who can't concoct personal care products and cosmetics for themselves.

Link only approached it with a try-it-out attitude, never expecting that he would become the drop of water in the oil pan, sparking such a heated public debate.

Seeing Link's unsure how to begin, everyone couldn't help but chuckle.

The wizard Paro didn't dwell on this point.

Anyway, I've vented most of the anger I had been holding in that night at the arena.

We'll talk about the rest later.

(End of this chapter)