Family Head Ai, who was in a meeting at the Ai Family estate, learned that Sect Master Jun had arrived at the medicinal herb shop and immediately dropped everything to rush over.

Upon entering, before even seeing anyone, he cupped his hands and smiled: “What wind has blown Sect Master Jun here?”

“Northwest wind.” Jun Changxiao said lightly.

Hearing his tone, Ai Shangni immediately judged that he was somewhat unhappy, and his own nerves instantly tensed up.

Could it be that some short-sighted junior in the Ai Family had offended Sect Master Jun?

In Family Head Ai’s eyes, Jun Changxiao was a god of wealth. Whether the family could become more prosperous in the future depended on the Healing Pills and Body Molding Pills—naturally, they absolutely couldn’t afford to offend him.

Walking carefully into the reception hall, he said: “Sect Master Jun seems a bit troubled?”

“Ah.”

Jun Changxiao sighed: “Don’t even mention it.”

Ai Shangni breathed a sigh of relief.

Those three words “don’t even mention it” indicated that whatever made him unhappy definitely had nothing to do with the Ai Family.

“Sect Master Jun, we two have an old friendship.”

Family Head Ai sat down: “If you have any troubles, you might as well speak of them. Perhaps Ai can help resolve your concerns.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Family Head Ai, you should have heard of the Xiao Family of Liyang City, right?”

Could it be… the Xiao Family provoked Sect Master Jun?

Truly a businessman—his mind turned and immediately guessed correctly.

“I’ve heard of them, I’ve heard of them.” Ai Shangni said.

Jun Changxiao rested his elbow on the armrest, supporting his chin: “This Xiao Family has offended this seat.”

As expected!

Ai Shangni thought to himself: “In terms of strength, the Xiao Family isn’t even as good as a seventh-tier sect. Daring to offend the Iron Bones Sect—are they like an old man hanging himself, tired of living?”

If the Xiao Family higher-ups heard this, they would definitely feel wronged.

Their offense against the Iron Bones Sect dated back several months, when the Iron Bones Sect wasn’t this formidable yet. Now they had realized and were preparing to back off and lay low for a while, but instead… they’d been dealt with!

“Family Head Ai.”

Jun Changxiao said: “I’m someone who holds grudges, and I particularly dislike two-faced people…”

Ai Shangni hurriedly expressed his position: “Sect Master Jun, my Ai Family has no relationship whatsoever with the Xiao Family, and Ai is definitely not a two-faced person!”

Reading between the lines—absolutely full marks!

Jun Changxiao said: “We are friends. Jun naturally believes you.”

With that, he placed two Healing Pills on the table: “Thanks for supporting us at the Vast Righteousness Sect. These two Healing Pills are a gift to Family Head Ai.”

“This…”

“If you don’t accept, you’re being too formal.”

Ai Shangni said: “Thank you for the gift of pills, Sect Master Jun.”

With that, his heart bloomed with joy as he put away the pills. After all, based on the last auction price, two Healing Pills were worth one million two hundred thousand taels!

“Family Head Ai.”

Jun Changxiao asked: “How is the material collection going?”

“We have some!”

Ai Shangni hurriedly took out the medicinal herbs collected recently and said: “Sect Master Jun, there aren’t many herbs this time. After gathering more in a while, Ai will personally deliver them to the Iron Bones Sect.”

Jun Changxiao took away the herbs: “By the way, I have a list of medicinal herb seeds here. Does the herb shop have them in stock?”

Ai Shangni took the list and scanned it, then smiled: “Sect Master Jun, the herbs are a bit hard to find, but my Ai Family has plenty of these seeds.”

With that, he handed the list to Steward Ma, ordering him to fetch all the seeds on it in the shortest time possible.

After the person left, Ai Shangni moved closer and lowered his voice: “Sect Master Jun, Ai has a question—I wonder if I should ask it.”

“You should ask.”

“Have all your sect’s disciples taken Body Molding Pills?”

“Correct.”

“The impressive performance of your sect’s disciples at the Vast Righteousness Sect should be related to the Body Molding Pills, right?”

“Very much related.”

Perfect!

A smile appeared on Ai Shangni’s face.

Jun Changxiao knew he wanted to better hype up the Body Molding Pills, so he was looking forward to what high price they could fetch at auction.

The higher the auction price, the more he himself would get.

Even though he had over ten million in his pocket, Sect Master Jun still wouldn’t complain about silver being uncomfortable.

Half an hour later.

Steward Ma brought out all the medicinal herb seeds on the list, and they were all of high quality.

Needless to say, absolutely given free!

Jun Changxiao accepted without hesitation and cupped his hands: “The sect still has matters to attend to. Jun will take his leave first.”

Ai Shangni saw him out.

“Family Head Ai treats Sect Master Jun so well.”

“At the Vast Righteousness Sect, Family Head Ai even supported the Iron Bones Sect, and reportedly was willing to stake ten million taels.”

“Tsk tsk, such a close relationship. The Ai Family and Iron Bones Sect must have significant business dealings.”

Passersby discussed in low voices.

…

After seeing off Jun Changxiao, Family Head Ai returned home and began pacing back and forth in the great hall with hands behind his back.

“Family Head, what’s wrong?” Ai Shangke asked in confusion.

“Ah.”

Ai Shangni sighed: “The Xiao Family of Liyang City has offended Sect Master Jun.”

“What?”

Ai Shangke’s eyes widened.

Ai Shangni sat down, one hand resting on a teacup: “Sect Master Jun should know we have business dealings with the Xiao Family. Coming to the herb shop was also to warn us.”

Ai Shangke asked: “Family Head, what should we do?”

Ai Shangni took a sip of tea: “Sect Master Jun is my Ai Family’s god of wealth. We absolutely cannot offend him, so we must immediately sever business with the Xiao Family.”

Ai Shangke said: “But the Xiao Family just sent a deposit a few days ago, and Third Brother even signed a contract with them…”

“We’ll sever it even if it means breaking the contract!” Ai Shangni said decisively.

Breaking the contract? That meant paying ten times the deposit!

Although Ai Shangke felt the pain, since the Family Head had spoken, they must sever it immediately!

“I’ll go give the orders.”

“Wait, investigate carefully whether any other Ai Family businesses have cooperation with the Xiao Family. If so, regardless of size or amount, sever them all!”

“Yes.”

…

Xiao Family.

The Sixth Elder, who managed pills and medicinal herbs, walked dejectedly into the great hall holding a thick stack of banknotes.

“Sixth Brother, where did all that money come from?” The Xiao Family Grand Elder asked.

“From the Ai Family.” The Sixth Elder said.

The Second Elder smiled: “Why did Family Head Ai suddenly give so much money? Could it be because we’ve always purchased supplies from their herb shop?”

“Although our Xiao Family’s main business isn’t this, we occupy half of Liyang City’s pill and medicinal herb market.”

The Third Elder smiled: “The Ai Family definitely values us highly. Sending us money to deepen the relationship is only natural.”

The Ai Family had recently developed Healing Pills and was riding high. Suddenly proactively giving so much money—the Xiao Family higher-ups immediately felt themselves floating off the ground.

“Ah.”

The Sixth Elder slammed the banknotes on the table and said angrily: “What nonsense about sending money! This is breach-of-contract compensation from the Ai Family!”

Breach-of-contract compensation?

Upon hearing this, everyone’s smiles froze.

The Xiao Family Grand Elder frowned: “What’s going on?”

The Sixth Elder placed a letter on the table: “The Ai Family just sent someone with a letter saying they want to sever all business dealings with our Xiao Family!”

“What?”

The elders all crowded around to read the letter.

Indeed, written clearly in black and white—”Effective immediately, my Ai Family will sever all business dealings with the Xiao Family.” Signed by Ai Shangni with a handprint!

Just moments ago when they were about to float up, they were struck hard on the forehead by a heavy hammer. Not only did their souls instantly return to their bodies, they nearly drilled underground!

Although that stack of money was substantial, with business dealings severed from the Ai Family and no quality pills and medicinal herbs, how could they conduct business in the future?

“Crack!”

The Xiao Family Grand Elder gripped the letter and said furiously: “Our Xiao Family has definitely offended someone.”