Chapter 1715 — Burning Down the Orphanage
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"Not quite there yet..." Divine Doctor Kang shook his head. "But you can tell the hidden Pi family that once we have perfected it, I can give them priority in supplies, provided they support us."
"I see... That could work. I will go back and ask the hidden Pi family what they think." Xiao Ben paused, then said, "Though I cannot guarantee anything..."
"Good! In the past, our two families may have had a few misunderstandings, but now we ought to put old grievances aside and stand together, advancing and retreating as one. Only then can we withstand Wei Zhao's alliance!" Kang Guifeng said. "As for the marriage arrangement between our families, I think we can still go through with it..."
Kang Guifeng was thinking several steps ahead. If Kang Jinglong still married Wang Xinyan, it would secure his position within the Kang family. The Kang and Xiao families were now bound together by their interests, and there was no denying that a marriage alliance would be a formidable bargaining chip.
"Hmm... This is something we can consider. But let us get through the crisis in front of us first." Xiao Ben did not refuse outright. After all, it was only his niece by marriage joining the Kang family, and at a time like this, he could not afford to haggle too much with them.
Besides, if the Kang family truly succeeded in developing the Life-Extending Detox Pill, their standing would soar overnight. As far as cultivators were concerned, its effects were almost comparable to those of the legendary fourth-grade yellow-tier Marrow-Cleansing Bone-Tempering Pill.
In truth, the formal name of the Marrow-Cleansing Bone-Tempering Pill was the Great Foundation-Building Pill, while the Foundation-Building Pill could likewise be called the Lesser Marrow-Cleansing Bone-Tempering Pill. The Life-Extending Detox Pill seemed to be even more effective than the Foundation-Building Pill. Otherwise, it could never have fetched such an astronomical price at auction.
The Foundation-Building Pill could only temper the body; it could not prolong one's life. The Life-Extending Detox Pill, however, could do both.
"Very well. The larger matter is what counts." Divine Doctor Kang nodded. "Then the Kang family will await your good news!"
At the same time, a major incident was unfolding in Songshan City.
After Li Cihua had taken his men to the orphanage and broken off negotiations with its old director over the demolition, he reported everything to Zhao Qibing.
Zhao Qibing had been in a foul mood lately. The Blood-Clad Yellow Springs Sect had extorted several hundred million from him for no reason at all. He could not afford to offend them, but a little orphanage was another matter entirely. It did not even register in his eyes.
"Li Cihua, take Zhu Lingtou with you and set fire to that orphanage!" Zhao Qibing slammed his hand against the table and roared. "Damn them. They refused to show me the proper respect, so this time I will make sure they lose everything!" He had been choking with frustration. Since arriving in Songshan City, the only major thing he had accomplished was obtaining a Qi-Gathering Pill for the Zhao family. Apart from that, he had achieved nothing.
To become the head of the hidden Zhao family, contributing a single Qi-Gathering Pill was nowhere near enough. He needed to prove himself in other ways, which was why Zhao Qibing had been working tirelessly to make money.
"Yes!" Li Cihua nodded. "I will take people and make the preparations at once."
"Do it cleanly. Do not leave behind any evidence or a handle for anyone to seize." Zhao Qibing's voice hardened. "And remember, burn it thoroughly. I want every building in that orphanage reduced to ashes. If they manage to put out the fire and continue living there, it will be much harder to take action again."
"Rest easy, Young Master Bing. This is something I am good at!" Li Cihua thumped his chest in assurance.