Fury Immortal Doctor

Chapter 1834 - 1837: Pan Zheng's Scheme of Harmony

"Why?" Ye Guyun, the charming guest, was full of confusion, then pouted, "Hair and saliva again, it's disgusting."Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang was instantly helpless, as it's clear now that finding out whether there's a blood relationship between Zise and Pan Zheng can't be done by mere questioning. The simplest way is DNA verification. Shen Qiang has Zise's DNA, given that she's the restaurant manager and frequently in contact; it would be a joke not to have it.

But Pan Zheng has clearly regarded Shen Qiang as an enemy now, so he watches Shen Qiang closely, leaving Shen Qiang without opportunity. However, Ye Guyun is undoubtedly a good helper, as her true body is Qiongqi, the first of the Ancient Four Great Beasts.

With extreme speed, it's easy to handle this matter, but clearly, she dislikes it.

Just as Shen Qiang was considering how to persuade her, the tall swordsman and Zhan Deyuan came over.

This made Shen Qiang's eyes light up, knowing that Zhan Deyuan, having once served as an investigative instructor in the Dragon Nest, possesses strong capabilities. To have him collect Pan Zheng's DNA would be exceptionally easy.

So Shen Qiang smiled, "Instructor Zhan, come here, I need your help with something."

Meanwhile.

Not far from Shen Qiang and his companion, within the barrier, the leader of the Thirty-two Skillful Hands Alliance, Pan Zheng, said with a heavy expression, "There's no denying, Shen Qiang is indeed very powerful, his Elixir Pills are perfect, and his good luck is unparalleled."

"Looking across the Cultivation World, not many have better luck than him; seven Bright Star Pearls are treasures desired by all major sects, yet in Shen Qiang's hands, they are merely used for lighting."

"So it's understandable that everyone's morale is low and feels they can't possibly fight against Shen Qiang."

Scanning the people around him with bright eyes, the leader of the Thirty-two Skillful Hands, Pan Zheng, said seriously, "However, everyone must understand, we are cultivators; this inherently goes against the heavens. So, in our circle, it's always survival of the fittest."

"But ever since the Thirty-two Skillful Hands united, everyone's living environment has stabilized because we share the same breath and work together, which means no one can ride on our necks."

With a smile, raising an eyebrow, Pan Zheng glanced at the disciples outside the barrier from Medicine King Valley, "Medicine King Valley is already the peak of the alchemist world, but if we, the Thirty-two Skillful Hands, weren't here, their Pill Conference would instantly fall into obscurity, so they dare not bully us."

"The Four Little Danqing are more powerful than more than half of us, but they can't attend the Pill Conference because we don't allow it."

Watching the brightening eyes of the crowd, Pan Zheng glanced at the distant stage of Shen Qiang outside the barrier, calmly saying, "But now, we face an unprecedented challenge, and that is Shen Qiang."

"He's too strong," Pan Zheng raised an eyebrow, "I mean, his capabilities in alchemy, there should be many who aren't convinced, Chu Xiaotian still wants to compete with him in Dan Fighting, but from my point of view, even if I personally compete, the win rate with Shen Qiang is at best a fifty-fifty."

Instantly, the alchemists within the barrier were stunned.

"How is that possible? The leader is one of the top ten alchemists of today, how can it be a fifty-fifty with Shen Qiang."

"Impossible, Shen Qiang can't be that strong, otherwise how could he not even make it into the top hundred alchemists list?"

"Exactly, the leader's words are too much in favor of others, demoralizing ourselves."

Hearing this, Pan Zheng sighed, filled with helplessness; the fact is, only he knows that saying his match with Shen Qiang in Dan Fighting is a fifty-fifty is already flattering himself, besides betting on Shen Qiang's unfamiliarity with the same tried-and-true refined pills of his own.

Otherwise, once the pills are compared, Shen Qiang's is a 90% probability of Divine Grade, while Pan Zheng's best performance is merely Top Grade.

If he and Shen Qiang were to refine the same kind of pill, he is certain his win rate is...

Nonexistent!

But in this moment, everyone's morale was already low, preventing him from continuing this declaration, hence he switched the tone, earnestly saying, "Ultimately, Shen Qiang's strength isn't what's vital; the very real matter now is that he's here to snatch away our livelihood."

The expressions of the people within the barrier immediately turned serious.

"Every Pill Conference, cultivators who come here usually buy some pills. Outside Medicine King Valley, it's us, the Thirty-two families, but this year, Shen Qiang is present, and his Gathering Qi Powder is shockingly cheap with massive supply. This means our Gathering Qi Powder will sell very difficultly this year; if Shen Qiang can't be suppressed, then future Gathering Qi Powder is Shen Qiang's domain."

"Leader, you're overthinking it, among ten thousand pills, why bother taking a single Gathering Qi Powder so seriously," an alchemist interjected.

Pan Zheng raised an eyebrow, "Then you should be thankful the Cultivation World is now peaceful. If it were the era of raging wars, Shen Qiang's Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment would've already ridden our necks by now."

The cultivator immediately fell silent.

Another elderly figure spoke sternly, "Leader is correct, in times of war, the supply of Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment, no matter how much, would never meet demand; fortunately, no war is present in the Cultivation World now."

Upon hearing this, Pan Zheng smiled and said, "Luckily, there's peace, hence Shen Qiang's Beauty Pill is unmatched, one pill over a billion, it likewise led to Shen Qiang's rapid financial expansion."

Looking at the innumerable envious and frustrated alchemists, Pan Zheng spoke gravely, "Therefore, everyone, please lift your spirits; it's not merely about selling a few pills, but about showing the Cultivation World that while Shen Qiang from Heshenghe is indeed formidable, we are the true alchemist elites."

The crowd hesitated, the bearded alchemist spoke with some helplessness, "Leader, we never wish to be under anyone, but the reality is, we simply have no way to defeat Shen Qiang."

The alchemists nodded in deep agreement.

At this moment, Pan Zheng smiled and said, "Everything adheres to the timing of heaven, geographical advantage, and human harmony. With no war in the Cultivation World, even if Shen Qiang possesses the Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment, he can't shine like a superstar; he lacks timing."

Sneaking a glance at Shen Qiang's stage, Pan Zheng raised an eyebrow with a smile, "He lacks the geographical advantage too, for not even seven hundred Bright Star Pearls can change cultivators' paths from passing our booths,"

"And we, the Thirty-two Skillful Hands, most of all excel in, have cooperated with all major and minor sects and families, so long as we unite and amicably retain our clients at our booths, then even if a mere handful stray off to purchase Shen Qiang's pills, it would still be but a joke."