CHAPTER 480: CHAPTER 490: REFUSAL TO AGREE

Had this happened before, Li Shishi would have surely bowed her head submissively, not daring to retort.

But now, with Chu Feng by her side, her courage had greatly bolstered. Standing proudly and aloof behind Chu Feng, with a chilling beauty on her face, she didn’t take Steward Chen Cheng seriously at all. "Li Shishi, you wench, why don’t you kneel down and admit your guilt?" Steward Chen Cheng roared in anger once more, extremely infuriated by Li Shishi.

"I am innocent!" Li Shishi’s voice was ice-cold, showing no sign of weakness.

"You, you... How dare you speak to a steward like this, you are too presumptuous!" Steward Chen Cheng was so angry that he was nearly exploding. A mere medicine farmer actually dared to disdain him, the steward.

In the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, the hierarchy is strict, and insubordination is considered a serious crime.

Killing intent shone in Steward Chen Cheng’s eyes, as he wanted to teach Li Shishi a lesson.

However, before he could speak, Li Shishi sneered disdainfully, "So what if you are a steward? Even if the Sect Master came, if his intentions are wicked and his conduct is corrupt, I would still dare to scold him!"

"Rebellious, you are so rebellious! I see you no longer wish to stay in the Ten Thousand Sword Sect!" Steward Chen Cheng was trembling all over, his hair and beard bristling.

He could only take out what mattered most to Li Shishi to oppress her.

"Haha! Rebelling against the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, I dare not. The principle of repaying a drop of kindness with a fountain of gratitude, I understand, even though I’m just a woman. But working under someone corrupt like you, I truly have no interest. I hereby announce my departure from the Ten Thousand Sword Sect."

Having said that, Li Shishi removed her Ten Thousand Sword Sect outer disciple clothing along with her token and all related items, placing them all together.

Underneath, she wore only white undergarments.

For a woman to be beautiful, she must wear mourning clothes.

That also made her look even more stunningly beautiful.

"You... do you really want to leave the Ten Thousand Sword Sect willingly?" Steward Chen Cheng never dreamed that Li Shishi would actually take the initiative to leave the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

You must realize that before this, she had suffered so much.

Even often enduring the harassment and insults from Luo Sishui, working through many back-breaking and dirty tasks in the medicine field. She had always been enduring it. The goal was to be able to stay in the main line of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

Now that she decided to leave the sect on her own, Steward Chen Cheng found it unbelievable.

Li Shishi did not deign to reply to him.

After setting down the clothes and token, she turned to look at Chu Feng.

"Master, how would you like your servant to proceed? Please give me your orders." Her words moved Chu Feng slightly.

Chu Feng really wanted to say, I want you to become my concubine.

But this thought, he only dared to let it pass fleetingly in his mind. If he were to actually speak it out, with her defiant temperament, she would surely get angry. She might even angrily leave.

"Excellent! Come closer and listen!"

Obeying his words, she tilted her exquisite head and leaned towards Chu Feng.

"After you leave the Ten Thousand Sword Sect’s main line, take the Northern Territory’s Three Fierce Men as well as the Beixie National Master, and in the Imperial City of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, find a storefront..."

What was Chu Feng’s old line of business?

Selling elixirs!

Letting auctions or other pharmacies sell them on behalf would indeed save time and effort, but the profits, aside from being split with others, come with various risks.

Furthermore, it was not a long-term plan.

Chu Feng carried a deep hatred like a sea of blood, and to contend with the Panlong Heavenly Emperor, relying on his own strength alone was definitely not enough.

To use the power of a sect was also not a good strategy.

The Ten Thousand Sword Sect’s main lineage could serve as a backer and protect him, but they certainly would not avenge him.

Chu Feng did not wish to be a child who could never stand on his own. One day, he would not only no longer need the protection of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect. Instead, the Ten Thousand Sword Sect would rely on him and seek his favor.

This is the true mindset of the strong.

Spending all day relying on others and clinging to power, they will forever remain weak.

It’s impossible for them to become true rulers.

For Chu Feng to become self-reliant and strong, money is indispensable. As the Alchemy Venerate, his ability to make money is indeed terrifying.

But having arrived at the Divine Martial Continent with no foundation, the beginning is always the hardest— he must first break the ice.

Which of those big pharmacies and Elixir Pavilions hasn’t started small and grown large?

Chu Feng sent Li Shishi and others to the Imperial City of Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country to open his own Elixir Medicine Shop. Once the situation is set in motion, the business can continue to grow.

In a place like the Divine Martial Continent, there are plenty of wealthy people, and the population is booming.

As long as the elixirs are genuinely good quality and reasonably priced, there’s no fear of the business not booming.

Eventually, wealth will flow in continuously.

Chu Feng could even expand the branches throughout the entire Divine Martial Continent.

Using commerce to support the military is a very good strategy.

Li Shishi truly believed in Chu Feng’s abilities. Her master was the reincarnation of the Eternal Life Pill Master, with first-rate alchemy skills. Establishing an Elixir Pharmacy in the Imperial City of Vermillion Bird Heavenly Country is a brilliant idea.

She was very confident.

"That Manager Chen whatever, you don’t need to make a fuss here anymore! Li Shishi has already left the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, you have no right to manage her."

"As for those who want to trouble me, I welcome you at any time!"

Chu Feng really didn’t take this Manager Chen Cheng seriously. Injuring Luo Sishui was not a big deal at all.

After all, Luo Sishui was at fault first, and Chu Feng’s intervention to save someone was completely on the side of justice.

From the perspective of modern law, it would be considered legitimate defense, with no responsibility to bear.

"You, both of you are too arrogant! I, the manager, will not let this go! Even if I have to report to Mao Wu Mountain Master, I will make you pay!" Manager Chen Cheng seemed like a fierce dog barking violently.

Although he barked fiercely, when faced with a powerful enemy, he could only dare to bark from a distance, never daring to approach.

With a single sword strike, Chu Feng incapacitated Luo Sishui, and considering Chu Feng’s successful navigation through the second level of the Qiankun Sword Formation, his strength was unfathomable. Even with raging anger, Manager Chen Cheng dared not make a move against Chu Feng.

If he won, it would be great, of course.

But if he lost, he would be disgraced, and he might end up like Luo Sishui. So, he would not dare to act recklessly.

All he could do was watch as Chu Feng and Li Shishi left nonchalantly.

Chu Feng personally escorted Li Shishi outside the Sect and then asked her to wait outside for a moment.

That’s just how he is; once he makes a decision, he acts swiftly and decisively to implement his goals. He quickly found the Northern Domain Three Evils and Beixie National Master, who were preparing medicinal herbs.

Just like Li Shishi, the four of them were not faring well either.

Without exception, due to the instructions from Jia Zhenjing, all members of the Dan State Branch were oppressed.

Chu Feng asked them to leave the Wan Jian Sect and open a pharmacy to make money.

After hearing this, the four were unexpectedly elated and agreed without hesitation.

Because staying here was simply torture.

And they could not learn any of Wan Jian Sect’s advanced level skills and swordsmanship. They had long wished to leave.