Chapter 349: Sensation Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

It has been almost half a year since Ye Mo left Flowing Snake. During this time, a huge piece of news circulated among the international upper class: the arrogant hitman organization Earth Fiend had been completely destroyed overnight for offending a powerful individual. Royalty and the wealthy alike feared the name Earth Fiend. Meanwhile, other major hitman organizations listed this person as someone absolutely untouchable.

However, the most shocking news in the hidden sects wasn't this, but the near annihilation of the Dian Cang and He Liu sects. These two sects were the elite of the hidden sects, but they were almost eradicated for offending a young person. If Elder Qu of the He Liu sect hadn't returned in time and sealed the sect, it might be gone now. Similarly, if the new Dian Cang sect leader hadn't apologized at the right moment, and if Wu Dao Qian Bei hadn't intervened, they might have been annihilated as well. Even so, both sects suffered significant damage and were no longer as strong as the other four major sects.

In the mafia, the most prevalent news was the annihilation of the Amphibian gang and the retraction of Metal River. Even Nan Qing was stunned by the scale of this, all caused by offending the same person.

Everything seemed connected to one person, known to some but not most. This, however, didn't concern ordinary citizens; it was irrelevant to their daily lives. Instead, they were far more interested in the newly risen Luo Yue Pharmaceutical Company.

Though the name Luo Yue was unusual, it wasn't a major concern. What mattered was that the company hadn't even released its products, yet two major corporations were already cooperating with it: Hong Kong's leading family entrepreneurship, Mo Corporation, and the world-renowned England Barry Corporation.

Whether a hoax or not, the company's first product, the beauty pill, sparked heated debate. The instruction manual claimed it could slow aging, remove marks and wrinkles, whiten skin, and even increase lifespan with long-term use.

Immediately, commentary, suspicion, curses, and anger were directed at the pharmaceutical regulation institution. Even idiots could see the ad was fraudulent—it was missing only a claim of immortality—yet the institution supported the beauty pill's legitimacy, claiming no backdoor dealings.

Despite the criticism, the beauty pill launched on schedule, leaving many dubious citizens confused. Some considered buying it, but most changed their minds. One bottle cost 100,000, containing only six pills.

Zang Jiayan and Yu Miaodan set the price after careful consideration. The beauty pill's effects were undeniable, though this batch, mass-produced with less precious ingredients and lacking Ye Mo's essence chi, couldn't compare to his original creation.

While less potent than a single original pill, six pills still yielded noticeable results. Despite the marketing, few bought them due to disbelief and the exorbitant price.

At the Gui Lin distribution point, thirty bottles sold at once. Xi Yuerong was surprised to see the beauty pill again in Gui Lin. Since buying one for 200,000 at the Luo Cang social night, she hadn't seen it again, despite returning to Luo Cang several times.

She immediately recognized the familiar scent, though slightly fainter than before. She hadn't hesitated to spend the 3 million in her account; she would have bought more if she could.

With this significant purchase, others began buying the beauty pills, albeit one bottle at a time. This improved dramatically on the previous day's zero sales.

However, this didn't last. A week later, distribution points were overflowing with people. The pills, stocked for a week, sold out in days, and massive orders flooded Luo Yue Company.

The beauty pill was authentic, even exceeding its advertised effects. Those who bought it initially saw a business opportunity, buying frantically, anticipating a price increase.

Within a month, reports hailed the beauty pill as miraculous, shocking China and major pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Suddenly, everyone understood why England Barry Corporation and Hong Kong Mo Corporation partnered with Luo Yue Corporation. Only an idiot wouldn't cooperate.

But everyone was disappointed when Luo Yue Corporation announced it wasn't accepting orders or collaborations, and the beauty pills were only available at select locations.

This madness sent the world into a frenzy. What pill could have such an effect? What company could be so dominant? They weren't even taking orders! Furthermore, they announced more products were coming.

Flowing Snake, once deserted, became bustling. Its disputed borderland status had previously deterred people, but the beauty pill's popularity changed that. The factories remained heavily guarded.

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At a Yu State restaurant, a thin young man, Ye Mo, sat drinking Maotai. During the past half year, Ye Mo had visited many places, including hidden sects, but found no news of Luo Ying.

Places inaccessible to others were trivial to Ye Mo; he simply used his flying sword. Passing through Yu State, he remembered Ning Qingxue and, unable to resist his longing, decided to see her. He wondered how she was doing. Though he knew it wasn't wise, he didn't hate Ning Qingxue. Perhaps one day, when she remembered their past, she would suffer more than him. He waited for her to remember.

Sometimes, Ye Mo wanted to let go, but triggered memories made it impossible. He couldn't just pass by Yu State this time; he chose to stay, regardless of seeing Qingxue.

There was an unbreakable connection. Ye Mo wanted to be carefree, but he couldn't.

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At the Yu State Mao Yuan Tower, Fei Yu Corporation headquarters, CEO Ning Qingxue listened to Vice CEO Li Mumei’s report on the beauty pill.

“Mumei, you’re saying Luo Yue Corporation’s headquarters is in Flowing Snake? Isn’t that place very chaotic?” Ning Qingxue frowned.