CHAPTER 895: 895 RUMOR IS AWESOME

"Tasted it?" The Old Drunkard looked at Han Yan in confusion. If it were a renowned doctor or sage, perhaps they could taste something from this wine, but given Han Yan’s age, how could he possibly have such an ability?

Yet the secret of the Immortal Spirit Drunk and his injuries were unknown even to his closest kin. If Han Yan hadn’t tasted it from the wine, how could he know?

The Old Drunkard pondered but couldn’t come up with an answer.

"That’s right, I tasted it. Your Immortal Spirit Drunk only needs one more herb as a guide to become a true Immortal Spirit Drunk; otherwise, it will always just be called Hundred Herbs Brew, with no healing effect." Han Yan straightforwardly explained, not getting caught up in the question.

"Which herb?" The Old Drunkard had spent nearly a century on this Immortal Spirit Drunk without deducing the correct prescription, so hearing Han Yan speak so confidently, he asked excitedly without further thought.

"Broken Bone Flower!" Han Yan stated with certainty.

"Broken Bone Flower?" The Old Drunkard gasped, looking at Han Yan skeptically, "Are you mistaken? The Broken Bone Flower harms the meridians and erodes bones. If added, it could cause severe meridian damage or even be life-threatening, wouldn’t the Immortal Spirit Drunk become poisonous wine?"

"Without breaking, there can be no establishment. Break first, then establish. The art of alchemy isn’t as simple as it seems on the surface. Hundreds of herbs complement and counteract each other. If the prescription is correct, poisonous herbs can become effective medicine, and if wrong, even the best exotic grass can become poison." Han Yan said confidently.

The Old Drunkard’s doubts mirrored her past life’s doubts, and her explanation was what the Old Drunkard in her past life had given her. She was sure she wasn’t wrong... if there was indeed a mistake, then the Old Drunkard had harmed himself, and she could not be blamed.

"Without breaking, there can be no establishment. Break first, then establish. Hundreds of herbs complement and counteract each other..." The words of Han Yan, like shocking thunder and enlightening wisdom, flickered with bright light in front of him, as if answering the puzzle that had troubled him for nearly a century.

"I shall go ahead now. If this prescription works, I owe you a great debt of gratitude." The Old Drunkard, overwhelmed with emotion, wasted no time, grabbing his wine gourd and flying away.

Han Yan watched his departing figure and slowly drank the remaining fine wine in his cup, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Knowing the Old Drunkard in a past life, they were once close friends. In this life, being able to help him brew the Immortal Spirit Drunk early and heal his injuries, Han Yan felt truly gratified.

"Let’s go." Han Yan stood up and said to Huayue and the others.

"What about them?" Huayue stood up as well, looking at the scattered Mu Zexian and others, with a wry smile.

"I’ll send them back." Jiang Yuzhe looked at the group of small playboys sprawled here and there and felt somewhat helpless.

They called for several carriages, and Jiang Yuzhe sent them back to the Mu Residence while Han Yan and her group continued towards the Nanyan Commerce.

"By the way, who exactly is that Old Drunkard?" Huayue asked curiously.

"I don’t know either." Han Yan replied frankly. Although in her past life she was as close as could be with the Old Drunkard, their friendship was as pure as water, and she truly didn’t know much about his origins.

"Then how do you know about the Immortal Spirit Drunk?" Huayue asked again.

"Didn’t I mention? I tasted it." Han Yan replied.

Huayue and Zirong pursed their lips, nearly writing the words "Don’t believe" on their faces.

"Alright, I admit, I actually calculated it. Don’t forget, I’m a Star Divination Master, a generation’s divine fortune teller." Han Yan blinked, appearing mysteriously.

This time, Huayue and Zirong simply turned their heads, and from their slightly moving lips, they were clearly thinking the same word: "God-man."

If Han Yan had performed divination, they might have believed her, but she hadn’t, so how could she know so much?

Clearly, there were things Han Yan had known for a while, she just didn’t want to say it.

But how did she know these things?

They didn’t ask further; everyone has secrets, and since Han Yan didn’t wish to tell, they wouldn’t ask. They were not only master and servant, but also friends, partners, and trust was all that mattered.

Soon, the group arrived at the Nanyan Commerce.

Today, the Nanyan Commerce was noticeably more bustling than before, with a constant stream of customers coming and going, and the spacious hall was filled with noise and excitement.

"Have you heard? The Nanyan Commerce not only invited Master Ji Gaoxian, but also Shen Moce, Weng Yixiao, and several masters like Pu Tiandi." Just as they were about to enter, Han Yan overheard a middle-aged man saying boastfully.

"I’ve heard about it long ago. I’m here today to see what exactly is so extraordinary about this Nanyan Commerce and to admire the style of these masters." The companion beside the middle-aged man replied indifferently.

"It’s usually hard to meet even one of these masters in everyday life, and yet Nanyan Commerce managed to invite all of them. I wonder what’s the story behind the Nanyan Commerce." Someone behind exclaimed.

"You all must be unaware; I’ve heard that there are several Sword Saints backing the Nanyan Commerce, two of whom are said to be Court Sword Saints." Another person mysteriously mentioned, speaking with certainty.

"Court Sword Saints? Are you saying the true owner behind the Nanyan Commerce is the Royal Family?" someone exclaimed.

The previous speaker smiled without saying anything, exuding an aura as if everything was understood.

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Hearing their discussions, Han Yan almost burst out laughing. Indeed, rumors spread quickly; in just a few days, so many rumors about the Nanyan Commerce had emerged.

However, such rumors were a tremendous boon for the Nanyan Commerce.

Running a Chamber of Commerce relies heavily on reputation. While the Nanyan Commerce was renowned in Nanxi County, in the Capital, it was unheard of and far from comparable to the long-established chambers backed by families or the Royal Family.

But now, with Shen Moce and Ji Gaoxian and the masters presiding, coupled with the Royal Family’s reputation, the previously unknown Nanyan Commerce had gained wide recognition and seemed confident to outsiders.

At this moment, even if the overall strength of the Nanyan Commerce couldn’t compare with the old chambers, they surely wouldn’t be considered weak in terms of reputation.

When Han Yan initially invited Ji Gaoxian and Shen Moce, she never anticipated such vast benefits. Following this momentum, establishing the Nanyan Commerce’s foothold in the Capital would be a breeze, and with Mu Nan’s management skills along with the assistance of several Star Divination Masters, becoming the most powerful Chamber of Commerce in Anyun Country wouldn’t be difficult.