River State City, a sizable cultivation city in the North Far State, was one of the few not controlled by major sects, instead governed by several powerful factions. The city lord, from the Zhang family, was reputed to be a Hollow Spirit State peak cultivator—a single step from Body Condensation. Even a five-star sect would hesitate to provoke such a figure.

Ye Mo, accompanied by Song Yangzhu and Ye Ling, arrived in River State City a half-month after leaving the Zheng Yuan Sword Sect.

“Brother, will we live here?” Ye Ling asked, gazing at the imposing city walls.

Ye Mo nodded. “Yes. We need stability to cultivate. Constant travel hinders our progress, and we've already evaded several pursuers.”

“Will we rent or buy a cultivation home? And what business will we pursue?” Ye Ling understood the need for resources to cultivate and settle.

Ye Mo already had a plan. “Resources won’t be a problem. The city sits atop a spirit meridian and incorporates a spirit-gathering formation. The spiritual energy here surpasses that of the Zheng Yuan Sword Sect.”

He continued, “Our spirit stones are limited; a cultivation home is unaffordable. We'll rent initially. You two cultivate; I'll earn spirit stones. Then, we'll buy a shop and establish a business.”

Ye Ling looked worried. She knew her brother was capable, but the Luo Yue Continent differed greatly from Earth, where he reigned supreme as the sole cultivator. Here, everyone cultivated, and many were stronger.

Song Yangzhu smiled. “Ye Ling, don’t worry. Your brother is resourceful. He started from far humbler beginnings in Ning Hai, where even ordinary martial artists could defeat him, yet he built Luo Yue City.”

“How do you know that?” Ye Ling asked, surprised.

Song Yangzhu remained silent. After becoming intimate with Ye Mo, she had thoroughly researched his past.

Ye Ling dropped the subject. “Brother, how will you earn spirit stones?”

“I plan to open a pill business. It’s a fresh start, but I’m confident,” Ye Mo replied.

“Brother, why not call it China Pharmaceuticals? Those familiar with China might seek us out. Sister Luo Ying and Qingxue might even come,” Ye Ling suggested.

Ye Mo smiled. “That’s precisely what I was thinking.”

Ye Ling, momentarily dazed, exclaimed, “Brother, you created a Luo Yue Pharmaceuticals on Earth. Did you travel from Luo Yue to Earth?” She quickly corrected herself, “I’m overthinking.”

Ye Mo was startled. Ye Ling was right. He had indeed done so.

They obtained citizenship and rented a small shop for 20,000 low-grade spirit stones, covering six months’ rent. The shop, though small with two rooms and a kitchen, was inconveniently located. Upon settling in, Ye Mo was penniless, possessing valuable items he dared not sell.

Compared to the bustling city, the opening of China Pharmaceuticals was unremarkable. The staff consisted of only three: Ye Mo and two assistants. While Song Yangzhu and Ye Ling were attractive, their cultivation levels weren’t exceptional.

Three days passed with no sales. Ye Ling grew anxious. “Brother, we’ve been open three days without a single sale. Most people don’t know China Pharmaceuticals. Should we rename it China Pill Tower? If this continues, we’ll starve in three months.”

Song Yangzhu laughed. “We’re a small shop; Pill Tower is presumptuous!”

Ye Mo realized their approach was flawed. He considered returning to street vending.

On the fourth day, sensational news swept the city: China Pharmaceuticals offered chi-increasing pills, essence-increasing pills, great essence-increasing pills, rejuvenation pills, essence rejuvenation pills, essence benefit pills, and various others. The essence rejuvenation and essence benefit pills, spirit-grade level 3 pills used by Foundation Establishment cultivators, were noteworthy. Even established pill towers rarely stocked them.

More shocking were the single face-preserving pill and foundation establishment pill. While not difficult to create, the face-preserving pill was invaluable, but the foundation establishment pill held greater significance for cultivators. Even large pill towers rarely possessed them, typically auctioning them off.

The news drew a massive crowd to China Pharmaceuticals. Ye Mo’s strategy was a calculated gamble: bold action often yields greater rewards. He aimed for a high-profile launch to establish name recognition, attract clientele, and build connections. The city’s safety ensured his security, even if some coveted his wealth. Accumulating wealth would translate into power.

Within two hours, China Pharmaceuticals was overflowing with cultivators.

“China Pharmaceuticals sells pills? What an unusual name!”

“Yes, I saw this place open a few days ago; I didn't realize it was a pill shop.”

“A foundation establishment pill? Is that real?”

“Unless they want to close down, it has to be real.”

“Wait, let me see how they sell this foundation establishment pill.”