Chapter 1983 - 1986: Monstrous Rich Beauty Pan Meiqing
Chapter 1983 - 1986: Monstrous Rich Beauty Pan Meiqing
Just as Pan Zheng was scheming, the sect leaders sitting with him also spoke coldly."Pan Leader, you should understand, that for the sake of cooperating with you, our sect follows you. But now look what happened, for you, we have also turned against Shen Qiang, who is now at the height of his power. Henceforth, we are bound to suffer, so don't expect us to brush past this matter without a word."
"Hm, the error in judgment has caused everyone to suffer loss, the consequences are now grave. Pan Leader, even suicide to apologize cannot avoid responsibility."
"You've boasted, Pan Leader, we trusted and respected you, handed everything over to you, and now you've brought us shame. If there's no reasonable solution, this matter won't easily be over."
Hearing the words of those at the same table, Thirty-two Skillful Hands Leader Pan Zheng's gaze turned icy as he said, "Oh, your words are so ruthless, and came so quickly, which is quite unexpected for me."
"Don't forget, initially, if it weren't for me, Pan Zheng, standing out and leading you, would the Thirty-two Skillful Hands have today? Now, faced with a minor setback, instead of considering how to surpass the Heshenghe Pill Alliance in elixir pills, you assume a stance of questioning accountability, pushing all the problems onto me. Is this your solution?"
These words caused those at the same table to look somewhat grim.
"You are the leader, when problems occur, naturally you are responsible. Our Thirty-two Skillful Hands occupied over half of the elixir sales in the Cultivation World, but now we are below forty percent; at present trends, it will soon fall to thirty percent. Can you afford this loss?"
Upon hearing this, Pan Zheng laughed, "You all are indeed realistic. When profits were abundant, each of you respected me greatly. Now, just a little problem arises, and you turn against me. Where are the ties that you claimed to uphold?"
"Ties are ties, interests are interests; the two are different," said one person. "Currently, Thirty-two Skillful Hands' disciples, over eighty people, have been defeated by Shen Qiang. Without these elite disciples, with Heshenghe Pill Alliance gaining power, Thirty-two Skillful Hands has already fallen, its status in the mind of cultivators declining sharply."
Pan Zheng smiled and said, "Saying these is useless. I now only ask what you intend to do?"
Those seated with Pan Zheng exchanged glances, then seemed to reach an understanding, saying.
"Heshenghe Pill Alliance took a lot of business, which normally should be ours. So, you as the leader should step down and pay us to cover the losses. Otherwise, don't blame us for cutting all ties unkindly!"
Upon hearing this, Pan Zheng laughed coldly, and unusually calmly said, "Very well, very well, your pragmatic approach pleases me greatly. Since that's the case, I can tell you clearly, first, I won't give you a penny, second, seek another leader."
Instantly, those at the same table stared wide-eyed, each conveying the expression that without compensation for losses, don't expect anything nice.
At this moment, Pan Zheng rose with a calm demeanor, completely ignoring them, and slightly smiled as he looked toward Medicine King Valley Master Qin Yongquan about to announce the start of the celebration, speaking loudly, "Valley Master Qin, please, excuse me for interrupting; I have some good news to announce publicly before the celebration. Can I have a moment of your time to say a few words?"
Upon hearing this, Medicine King Valley Master Qin Yongquan smiled, for Pan Zheng is not only the leader of Thirty-two Skillful Hands but also one of the top ten great grandmasters in the alchemy circle. He presented himself humbly, so how could Qin Yongquan refuse at such a moment?
"Very well, Pan Leader, I will leave this to you."
With that said, Qin Yongquan stepped back a few paces.
Pan Zheng took center stage, cleared his throat, and said loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Pan Zheng, leader of Thirty-two Skillful Hands. Sorry to take up some of your time due to a joyful family matter, please forgive me."
Upon hearing this, the numerous cultivators expressed it was fine, proceed as you please.
After all, the face of the top ten great grandmasters, who could not give it?
Seeing everyone agreed for him to speak, he glanced aside, shyly seated not far from Shen Qiang, separated only by Baihua Palace Master Weisheng Zhimei. He smiled and then looked back at the many cultivators below the stage, speaking loudly.
"My name is Pan Zheng. Many may not know me well, so let me first introduce myself. I am one of the top ten alchemy grandmasters, the Pan Family Head of Thirty-two Skillful Hands, and the leader of Thirty-two Skillful Hands. The reason for borrowing your time now is singular: to introduce my daughter, Pan Meiqing, to fellow cultivators."
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Especially those from Thirty-two Skillful Hands, who looked at each other in disbelief.
"Daughter? Pan Leader's daughter was lost almost twenty years ago?"
"Yes, yes, I recall such a matter, but wasn't it said she couldn't be found?"
As the crowd was stunned, Pan Zheng smiled, saying, "She's my pride. I once thought I would never meet her again in my life, but heaven had mercy on me. Not only have I found her, but discovered she is far more outstanding than I imagined."
The numerous cultivators were astounded to see Pan Zheng's gaze placed on the table of Shen Qiang.
Then the crowd was astonished to see the seductive, beautiful purple-clad girl resembling a buxom battle tank stood up.
Pan Zheng smiled, "Meiqing, you are my pride. As a member of the Pan Family, greet the fellow Daoists present with your cultivation."
As if in an instant.
The terrifying True Yuan surged skyward with a crisp sound of rolling thunder, resonating in the ears of every cultivator present.
"Pan Meiqing, greetings to fellow Daoists."
Instantly, the crowd was stunned.
"So powerful! A Dao Fruit Stage!"
"My goodness, she looks about twenty years old and possesses such cultivation. Such talent is simply monstrous!"
"Oh my, the girl who usually serves Shen Qiang tea and water is at Dao Fruit Stage! And also Pan Zheng's daughter! Is there any justice? Such beauty, if placed in the Cultivation World, the number of suitors could circle the equator five times!"
While they were shocked, Pan Zheng smiled, "Like Qin Yurou, Qin Fairy, my daughter and Medicine King Shen Qiang have feelings for each other, have been childhood friends, and are already companions in cultivation, supporting each other on the public cultivation path."
Instantly, thousands of cultivators present were dumbfounded.
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