"The Energy Nurturing Pills? What are the Shears up to? Are they claiming that they can produce alchemical pills that allow martial artists to level up faster?" Vincent stared at the invitation in awe."Dad, it's true. I've seen the Energy Nurturing Pills before and took one. It works like magic!" Fane said. Ever since he took the Energy Nurturing Pill, he never stopped thinking of it. Seeing how the Shears were launching the pills as a product, meant that Leon did not lie to him."The Shears haven't even launched it yet, so how could you have taken the pill?" Vincent questioned."Leon gave one to me," Fane said."Who's Leon? Someone from the Shear Family?" Vincent grew even more confused. As far as he recalled, there was no one by the name of Leon in the Shear Family, or any family in Springfield City."He isn't a member of the Shear Family, but he's closely related to them." Fane explained. Though he knew Leon, he had no clue about Leon's background, nor did he know the nature o
Businessmen and members of wealthy families came for the Nurturing pills and Life-prolonging pills, while high-born ladies came for the Beauty pills.The hall was packed with people as far as the eyes could see and Iris was stunned by the sight. "The Shears sure put a lot of effort into this!"She glanced over and spotted countless familiar faces that came from powerful backgrounds, amazed by the Shear Family's success in gathering anyone who meant anything in the city."Yeah, I didn't expect to see this many people either," Leon said, impressed by the influence of the Shear Family.Despite the Shear Family's efforts, Leon knew that they gambled on the effect of the alchemical pills. If the pills managed to capture the attention of all the guests, Cynthion Group would be famous overnight, securing its future ahead; however, if the pills failed to obtain their approval, it would be the end of Cynthion Group.This was a matter of life and death and Leon could not help but feel anxio
"How dare an orphan like you pursue Iris! Dream on!" Anson sneered with scorn.After what happened, he looked into Leon's background and discovered that not only was Leon an orphan, but he was also known to be a no-good. He was perplexed as to how Leon managed to befriend the Shears, the Youngs, and Fane, the son of the Southern King."That isn't it! Mister Collins, you may not be aware, but this kid's ex-wife cheated on him and chased him out of her home! Even a hound would be more deserving! If I were him, I would have killed myself!" A voice echoed throughout the crowd, and Jacob walked over with a few of his men, warily eyeing Leon."Oh, he's an orphan!""He was dumped!""This is Cynthion Group's opening ceremony. Everyone here is from a powerful and wealthy family, so I'm not sure how this kind of scum gets in!"...The crowd erupted in rage as they mocked Leon."You guys!" Iris' face darkened as she heard the words, incensed at their insults.Leon was humiliated in publ
"If we find out that the Energy Nurturing Pills you're selling don't work, you'll have no way but to end all this!" Jacob sneered.The Shears invited a crowd of powerful individuals and would be resented if their pills were not as effective as they claimed. Should that happen, not only would Cynthion Group come to an end, the Shears' reputation would be on the ground as well."Whether the pills work or not is our business, and we don't need you to worry about it!" Harvey said coldly."Is that so? Let's wait and see, then!" Jacob smirked viciously.He did not believe that the pills could truly accelerate the progress of martial artists and since he decided that it was merely a marketing gimmick at best, all he needed to do was to sit back and wait for the Shear Family to embarrass themselves.Anson felt the same and was silently plotting to add fuel to the fire should the Shear siblings fail to fulfill the guests' expectations as revenge for what they did to him for Leon's sake.H
"I know that! But this is the Shears' territory. With so many people around, we can't do anything to that kid just yet. Let's wait until after the opening ceremony to give him a proper greeting!" Theodore uttered darkly.The failed ambush raised the Shears' suspicion that the Fields Family was behind it and they did whatever they could to oppress the Fields Family to seek revenge. As one of the Four Major Families, the Fields Family managed to survive through the Shears' retaliation but paid an enormous price in doing so. In the end, the Fields Family had to make an official apology to the Shear Family and made certain compromises in their family business.Considering the fact that Cynthia was not harmed and that conflicts would not be beneficial to the Shear Family as well, the two families finally decided to cease fire.However, the event deepened the grudge between the two families, which was why the Shears extended their invitation for the opening ceremony to every single family
Leon knew that Gilbert disliked him from the start, but he needed Gilbert's approval if he wanted to continue his relationship with Iris, and running away would not resolve any problem.He decided to give it his all for Iris's sake.The two arrived at the silent corner outside the hall and Gilbert stopped once he confirmed that there was no one else around them."Mister Young, what do you need to talk to me about?" Leon asked."Leon, let's just cut to the chase! I don't care why you approach Iris, but a word of advice: Stay away from her, or suffer the consequences!" Gilbert warned."Mister Young, you've misunderstood. I don't have any motive," Leon said sincerely but was instantly interrupted by Gilbert."Enough with the act! Just tell me how much it would cost for you to leave Iris's side!" Gilbert roared."Mister Young, it's not a matter of money. I am in love with Iris with all my heart and I mean it!" Seeing no point in hiding any longer, Leon summoned the courage to confes
However, he stopped at the very last moment when he recalled his father's words.Leon saved Iris and Elder Young in the past and Gilbert could not repay the debt by killing Leon."Leon, I'll give you one week to consider. Whether it's money or anything else that you want, just name your price, but you must leave or I'll show no mercy!" Gilbert snorted, before leaving without giving Leon the chance to respond.Though he could not deal with Leon directly, the Young Family's influence was vast and there were plenty of other ways to remove Leon from Iris's side.'He's a smart kid,' Gilbert thought, 'he'll know what he needs to do eventually!'Leon was drenched in sweat as he watched Gilbert disappear into the distance, terrified that Gilbert would attack. Should Gilbert lose control, Leon would be severely injured even if he managed to survive.Fortunately, Gilbert decided against acting on his anger.Leon returned to the hall and Iris hurried over. "Leon, are you okay? What did my
The calculation excluded potential loss of the ingredient during the manufacturing process and the time and effort required for Leon to produce the pills.The Cynthion Group did not set the prices higher as a gesture of showing their sincerity."Also, these pills are the first products that we are going to launch and the second batch will need time to be produced. There's a limited supply of the Energy Nurturing Pills of roughly over ten thousand pills in total. Please make your purchase as soon as possible while the stock lasts!" Cynthia added."Who knows if the pills work?""That's right. You are just saying that it works and we don't know if that's the truth at all!"Chaos erupted among the crowd after Cynthia introduced the products.Though the prices set for the Energy Nurturing Pills were affordable, most of the guests struggled to believe the advertised effect of the pills and as some of the most powerful people in Springfield City, they refused to make a fool of themselve