Chapter 856: What Grade Pill Master Are You

Zhang Chengfeng smiled, as if nothing had happened. He’d known Ye Mo's intentions the moment he moved, but chose not to intervene. He didn't want to antagonize the All Pill Tower, but neither did he wish to assist them. A free Face Preserving Pill was acceptable compensation for his inaction.

Ye Mo understood Zhang Chengfeng could have stopped the altercation. Had he done so, Ye Mo would have known further interaction was futile and immediately sought an excuse to borrow spirit stones before fleeing River State City.

"How dare you attack the All Pill Tower's young master? City Lord Zhang, this Ye Mo dares to attack people within the city!" Peng Shiping exclaimed, having been unable to intervene. He intended to confront Ye Mo, but Zhang Chengfeng's acceptance of the pill necessitated a different approach. His inaction would leave him free to deal with Ye Mo later.

Ye Mo replied plainly, "Manager Peng, City Lord Zhang witnessed the events. I trust he'll judge fairly. Like City Lord Zhang, I value my wife. Your All Pill Tower's wastrel dared assault my wife! He's lucky I didn't kill him."

Zhang Chengfeng nodded. "I saw what happened. It was indeed the All Pill Tower young master's fault. I support Brother Ye's actions."

"City Lord Zhang, Ye Mo is an outsider. Are you truly siding with him?" Peng Shiping protested.

Ye Mo laughed. "I have a suggestion to quell your anger. Your young master enjoys assaulting wives, correct? Take him home and let him assault your wife."

"How dare you—" Peng Shiping began to rage.

Zhang Chengfeng sneered silently, his displeasure evident. Peng Shiping, realizing the futility of immediate retribution, saluted Zhang Chengfeng and Yan Zheng before departing with his injured young master.

Yan Zheng gave Ye Mo a thumbs-up. "Brother Ye is truly fearless! You even beat the All Pill Tower's young master. However, his father, Lu Jiucheng, heads the River State branch. He's at the peak of the Golden Core stage, reportedly striving for Nascent Soul. With the All Pill Tower's resources, it's only a matter of time."

Ye Mo was surprised. He'd expected a branch boss to be at most mid-Golden Core stage. He could stall a Golden Core cultivator, but a Nascent Soul cultivator was beyond his capabilities.

Seeming to sense Ye Mo's concern, Zhang Chengfeng chuckled. "Brother Ye, don't worry. Focus on establishing China Pharmaceuticals here. I doubt the All Pill Tower will dare overstep."

Ye Mo saluted him. "Thank you, Brother Zhang. I will remain in this city. Please accept this Face Preserving Pill." He presented the pill with apparent willingness, though inwardly cursing the difficult individuals he encountered. Zhang Chengfeng obtained his desired pill and promptly departed, their newly-forged brotherhood seemingly forgotten. He was pragmatic, unwilling to invest without commensurate benefit; a Golden Core cultivator wouldn't deign to fraternize with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Ye Mo sighed, considering his departure. He noticed Yan Zheng remained.

Observing Ye Mo's changing expression, Yan Zheng simply saluted. "They're gone. Let's reintroduce ourselves. I'm Yan Zheng, manager of the Immortal Treasure Tower's River State branch."

Confused by Yan Zheng's demeanor, Ye Mo replied, "I'm Ye Mo of China Pharmaceuticals. Manager Yan, what can I do for you?"

Yan Zheng smiled. "Brother Ye, I'll be direct. I recognize your bravery and understand your gift to City Lord Zhang. However, I believe you misunderstand City Lord Zhang. Your efforts may prove unsuccessful."

Ye Mo realized Yan Zheng meant the Face Preserving Pill held little value to Zhang Chengfeng.

Seeing Ye Mo's silence, Yan Zheng continued, "Do you understand why City Lord Zhang calls you 'brother'? He treats us with politeness despite considering us beneath him. It's because we have backing. Furthermore, Brother Ye's master is no ordinary person."

Ye Mo realized Yan Zheng's brotherly overtures stemmed from this fabricated master.

"What a pity about Brother Ye's Face Preserving Pill!" Yan Zheng chuckled.

Ye Mo laughed. "Brother Yan is insightful. Are you suggesting I retrieve the pill?"

"Of course not." Yan Zheng looked at Ye Mo. "I remained because I genuinely wish to befriend you. If you're amenable, I'm willing to shoulder the conflict between China Pharmaceuticals and the All Pill Tower. May I have that honor?"

Ye Mo had intended to leave after understanding Zhang Chengfeng's motivations, but Yan Zheng's offer was perplexing. Why such high regard from a stranger?

Yan Zheng smiled. "Brother Ye, the Immortal Treasure Tower has long clashed with the All Pill Tower. Even without your situation, we are enemies. I admire you, not just for your pill mastery, but because you seem like a true friend. I believe I'm not mistaken."

Seeing the advantage of allying with the Immortal Treasure Tower, Ye Mo replied, "Thank you, Brother Yan. I will accept your offer."

"Then, let's not waste time. Brother Ye, the property you rented, along with a 10,000-square-meter radius around it, belongs to the Immortal Treasure Tower. Consider it a gift to help China Pharmaceuticals begin," Yan Zheng stated without hesitation.

Ye Mo was stunned; land prices were exorbitant.

"Brother Ye, I sincerely desire friendship. You are more than a Spirit Grade Level 1 pill master, am I right? That Benefit Essence Pill—your work. I didn't seek you for the Face Preserving Pill. I want to know what grade pill master you truly are, Brother Ye," Yan Zheng stated.