"Xiao Mingju, don't run away, you old boy, quickly return that spirit beast Neidan to me......"

This shout is particularly loud, unscrupulous and full of resentment at the same time, and it attracts the attention of everyone outside of Taniguchi!

Everyone turned their heads one after another, only to see a madman with unkempt hair and ragged clothes running wildly, and not far from him, an old man in gorgeous clothes was anxiously waiting for Yoo Seungmin to bring back the good news.

This gorgeously dressed old man is none other than the eighth elder of the Xiao family, Xiao Mingju, who is in charge of the hundred pharmacies.

However, when he heard this shout, his face suddenly changed greatly, and then he saw this crazy figure rushing straight towards him!

"Why is this crazy old man again, it's really ghostly!" After scolding secretly, he didn't care about anything else, and immediately prepared to flee!

However, everyone around them didn't know why, and they couldn't help but talk about it.

"Huh, who is that, not only is he crazy, but he also dares to speak so disrespectfully to the eighth elder of the Xiao family, does he think that if he is crazy, the Xiao family will spare him?"

"Shh......h Do you know who he is! If you let him hear the word 'madman,' I'm afraid you won't be able to save your life!" Someone immediately whispered a warning.

"Yes, he is the most difficult plague god in the entire Qingluo City, not to mention the eight elders of the Xiao family, even the City Lord's Mansion and the Xiao family patriarch may not be taken into account by him!"

"Is that really the case, but ......" Some people felt incredulous and couldn't help but question, in fact, many people couldn't believe what the previous two people said.

At this time, someone looked at the others proudly and explained: "What a group of lonely and unheard of fellows! Have you ever heard of the name of 'Mu Lao'? Do you know who his old man is?"

A young man dressed as a nobleman next to him also continued: "Mu Lao is the premier alchemy master in Qingluo City, and he is also the only alchemist in the entire Qingluo City who can refine third-order pills, because his old man rarely appears in public, and his temper is extremely strange, so it is not surprising that ordinary people naturally don't recognize him!"

Although his tone seemed to excuse those who had not heard of Mu Lao, he was actually secretly mocking those people, and at the same time highlighting his own status, as if he was one level higher than others.

"But why does he, such a highly respected alchemy master, look like this, and he also has such a quarrel with the big shopkeeper of the hundred pharmacies, this is really strange!"

"Yes, one of them is buying medicinal herbs, the other is selling medicinal herbs, they should be familiar with each other and close to each other, why do they look like enemies?"

"What's so strange about this, Mu Lao's strange temper is famous, otherwise he wouldn't be dressed like this, and someone once scolded a poor boy for 'Xiao Huazi', which caused Mu Lao's extreme dissatisfaction and almost made a move...... And do you know who that man is? Huh...... Coincidentally, he is a steward of the Hundred Pharmacy, and I heard that the Hundred Pharmacy also sold Mu Lao a fake medicine!"

"There is such a thing!"

"It seems that Mu Lao has already had friction with Bai Pharmacy, I'm afraid that this time Bai Pharmacy will provoke his old man again!"

"Hey...... It seems that this high-ranking Eighth Elder of the Xiao family may have a hard time solving this trouble today!"

"What's more, I'm afraid there's going to be a wonderful show!"

...... Everyone is talking about what you say and I are talking about, but most of their interest is focused on Xiao Mingju, and they are all looking forward to what kind of big drama will be staged!

Xiao Mingju had already felt that he had become the focus of everyone, and his face was extremely ugly, but in the face of such a difficult opponent as Mu Lao, he still chose to retreat.

"Listen up, you guys, try your best to hold this old thing back for me, if you can't do it, don't go back to the Hundred Pharmacy!" he commanded left and right, he turned around and left, and the target was Liu Chengmin, because now only this city lord could help him.

The people who came here with him were all brought by him from the Hundred Pharmacy, and when they heard his order, their expressions were stiff, and they all cursed in their hearts: As the main master, you are very smart, and you want to leave, but let us carry the anger of that old madman for you, no way!

These people are all very familiar with Mu Lao's personality, don't look always sloppy, like a flower child, but crazy is absolutely ruthless, with a few of them, at most two times, they must all fall to the ground.

If you are unlucky, and you are used by this old madman to vent your anger, or even be captured, the end will definitely be more painful than death, because the old madman is very good at experimenting with living people, and who will cry out for them when the time comes!

However, Xiao Mingju didn't know what these people were thinking, and he didn't have time to think about it at the moment, he had to find a safe place as soon as possible, but when he was about to leave, a figure stopped him.

"Isn't this Xiao Lao Ba of the Hundred Pharmacy, Xiao Da Shopkeeper, how do you look restless and in a hurry, what happened? Where are you going to go?"

Seeing that the person who came turned out to be the opponent of the Hundred Pharmacy, the shopkeeper of Duobaolou Yue Zhongqi, Xiao Mingju's face became gloomy, "The shopkeeper Yue, why did you stop Xiao?"

"Who said I was going to stop you, didn't I see an old friend and take the initiative to say hello!" Yue Zhongqi denied it with a smile, but he did deliberately cause trouble for Xiao Mingju, and the purpose was naturally to see how the big shopkeeper of the Hundred Pharmacy dealt with Mu Lao's trouble.

Of course, he also secretly sold Mu Lao's favor, taking this opportunity to win over Mu Lao.

I have to say that he is very good at seizing opportunities, not only can he watch Xiao Mingju's good show, fight and attack competitors, but at the same time make Mu Lao have a good impression of himself, it is really a double win!

In Qingluo City, Bai Pharmacy is a local enterprise after all, and it is an old store that has been operating for more than hundreds of years, and it is proud of the entire Qingluo City in terms of contacts, influence and market share.

Although Duobaolou also has a big business and a wide range of businesses, covering many fields, it is not a local force after all, and it cannot compete with Baiyao Pharmacy in terms of medicinal materials.

Including medicinal materials, all cultivation resources or various equipment of martial artists belong to high-end consumption, and they are also the strategic highlands that major commercial institutions and families must compete for, although they cannot be firmly controlled, but as long as they have a place, the entire family can continuously obtain more wealth and resources, so as to ensure long-term prosperity.

On the contrary, once the high-end market is lost, the source of wealth and cultivation resources will be lost, and the consequences will be disastrous, even if it is a big family, I am afraid that it will not take long for it to decline, or even fall apart!

"But I don't have time to say hello to you!" Seeing that Mu Lao was about to be killed, Xiao Mingju became more and more flustered, and threatened impatiently, "You hurry up and get out of the way, otherwise don't blame me for being unkind to you!"

"Hehe......" Yue Zhongqi sneered twice, he was not afraid of Xiao Mingju, and he didn't plan to let go of such a good opportunity at all, "Xiao Laoba, you are really majestic enough, I will stand here and see how you are welcome!"

"You ......" Xiao Mingju was itching with anger, but he was helpless, because whether it was his personal strength or the forces behind him, he found that he really couldn't do anything about Yue Zhongqi, once he really did it, I was afraid that he would be the one who suffered, and he didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

The people around noticed that the main drama had not yet started, but a new role was killed halfway, and it was obvious that he was making trouble for Xiao Mingju, the protagonist, and they were all interested, and even eagerly looked forward to the two sides directly staging a full martial arts, which was also worth the trip.

And everyone also knows the name of Yue Zhongqi, if he really fights with Xiao Mingju, it will be a sensational news, because this means that there will be a huge turmoil between Duobaolou and the Xiao family behind the two, and it is not even ruled out that it will cause a big chaos.

But this has nothing to do with them, even if the two forces really fight to the death, for them, it is just an after-dinner conversation.

Of course, whether it is Xiao Mingju or Yue Zhongqi, neither of them has ever been caught in the door panel, nor has they been stupid enough to be in that state, it is impossible to fight for a little friction, let alone make a fuss.

Already feeling a strong wind behind him approaching rapidly, Xiao Mingju became more and more anxious, intending to find a breakthrough from Yue Zhongqi's side, but when he just made a move, Yue Zhongqi immediately stretched out his arm and grabbed him.

"Xiao Laoba, why are you in a hurry, the two of us are also old friends, and we haven't seen each other for many days, why are you embarrassed to want to avoid me as soon as you see me, have you done anything that owes me?"

For him, as long as he can hold Xiao Mingju back, it will be a success, because the menacing Mu Lao is already close at hand, as long as Mu Lao is killed, the rest of the time will basically be a good show.

"I owe you a fart!You let go!" Xiao Mingju was already on the verge of eruption, and he was even more sullen in his chest, if it weren't for Mu Lao's huge oppression approaching, I'm afraid he would be able to compete with Yuezhong!

As he spoke, he shook off Yue Zhongqi's hand and breathed a sigh of relief, but when he was about to start again and run away, a strange force suddenly enveloped him, and suddenly made his leg muscles stiffen rapidly, and he could barely move a step.

"Well, what's going on? Why do I suddenly feel tightness in my chest and shortness of breath, and my legs don't obey me? But I don't have this symptom usually, my body is not only very good, my legs have always moved freely, and I eat so well, why is this suddenly like this at this moment?"

Xiao Mingju was shocked at the same time, but he was also extremely puzzled in his heart, "Does anyone want to stop me?"

After some thought, the stuffiness in his chest suddenly exploded, and his eyes erupted with rage, and he glanced around.

But at this moment, he immediately saw a figure standing in front of him, but just as he was about to vent his anger on this figure, Mu Lao's cold voice came into his mind.

"Xiao Papi, the old man finally caught you, see where you are still running!"

Then Mu Lao's iron-green face came into Xiao Mingju's eyes.

Only then did he suddenly realize that he didn't expect this old madman's speed to be so amazing, and he had already come to him in the blink of an eye!

Not only him, but Yue Zhongqi was also quite surprised, but he was very satisfied and happy about it, because now there is basically nothing for him to do, and he can watch how Mu Lao "lessons" Xiao Mingju very easily and happily, this is a once-in-a-century event!

Finally saw the two protagonists meet, and the other people around looked at Xiao Mingju leisurely, excited and looking forward to it, hoping that the scene would burst out with dazzling brilliant sparks, especially the sound of "Xiao Papi", which had ignited everyone's interest, made many people laugh, and some people couldn't help laughing!

Already clearly feeling Mu Lao's murderous momentum, Xiao Mingju suddenly felt dizzy, but he was also a person who had seen a big battle, and he quickly controlled his nervousness.

He immediately changed his face, not only faded away all his anger, but also pretended to have a kind and unexpected expression, and said with a smile on his face: "Isn't this Mu Lao! What kind of wind has blown you here!"

"You don't pretend to be stupid here, and quickly hand over that spirit beast Neidan obediently, otherwise you know the consequences!" Mu Lao's eyes shot out a sharp light, which made Xiao Mingju's scalp cold.

At this moment, the temperament shown by Mu Lao is completely different from his appearance, and almost everyone no longer sees him as a flower or a madman, if anyone dares to underestimate such an imposing old man, I am afraid that he will be the next unlucky, and no one will sympathize.

Everyone stared at Xiao Mingju to see how he would face this "plague god", of course, at this time, no one would stand up to help Xiao Mingju break the siege, and even none of the people he brought dared to do much, because everyone knew that Mu Lao was definitely not an existence that they could easily provoke.

After settling down, Xiao Mingju looked at Mu Lao calmly, and said confidently: "You can't bully others, that spirit beast Neidan was purchased by my hundred pharmacies for a lot of money, why should I hand it over to you, aren't you taking it by force!"

has been engaged in various business negotiations for many years, Xiao Mingju is also very proficient in the art of sophistry, and he also pretends to be righteous and awe-inspiring, posing as a victim, and at the same time portraying Mu Lao as an arrogant and unreasonable person.

However, everyone will not be easily regarded as a bully by Xiao Mingju's one-sided words, because many people know very well who Xiao Mingju is, after all, the nickname "Xiao Papi" is not for nothing, and it has long been famous in Qingluo City.

"What a big joke! If it weren't for your sloppy footing and despicable means, how could people be intimidated by you and sell you a hundred pharmacies at a very low price! Who is taking it by force!"

Mu Lao shouted loudly, and at the same time, he was almost angry when Xiao Mingju reversed black and white, but this is a public occasion here and now, and in the face of such a large audience, he also knows very well that he can't be too impulsive, and he must let everyone know the reason first, otherwise it will affect his reputation.

Although he doesn't care about his appearance, his reputation is at stake, and he can't act recklessly.

"Mu Lao, you're not right, as long as people don't give you that spirit beast crystal nucleus, it doesn't belong to you, others also have the opportunity to buy it, and whoever has the ability to buy it in the end should belong to whom, this is fair competition!"

Xiao Mingju is also eloquent and unyielding, I have to say that his realm of sophistry is first-class, no matter what he says, it is difficult to make an accurate judgment.

Yue Zhongqi on the side had already guessed that it must have been Mu Lao who had taken a fancy to a spirit beast Neidan, but unexpectedly, he was taken by Xiao Mingju first, and it must have been coercion and temptation, so that the seller was forced to sell it to Bai Pharmacy at a low price, which caused Mu Lao to be so angry.

This is also based on the fact that he has long known Xiao Mingju very well, and at the same time, he also guessed that Mu Lao should urgently need this spirit beast inner pill, otherwise he would not be so angry.

Not only him, but many people can see this, but the merits of the matter have nothing to do with them, these people just want to act as spectators and see how this good show will develop.

"your grandfather's fair competition! If you still know that there are four words in the world, why is that seller covered in injuries, and people even left Qingluo City quickly despite being injured! Tell me, what did you do to others?"

Mu Laoyi criticized loudly and solemnly, and everyone was in an uproar......

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