“Master, I could have killed Leo and obtained the Spirit Medicine, but suddenly an old man with an unfathomable cultivation appeared. Not only did he kill our people, but he also threw me off a cliff, and that’s how I managed to escape with my life to report back to you.”
Vincent hurriedly recounted his experiences in the Northern Desolation Mountains to Oktrar in full detail.
“A powerful cultivator like you couldn’t handle an old man? What use do I have for you?” Oktrar raised his right hand.
Vincent let out a terrified cry, “Master, spare me! Give me another chance, and I will definitely kill Leo and retrieve the Spirit Medicine for you!”
Oktrar’s palm slammed onto Vincent’s head.
Vincent instinctively let out a wail. However, the next moment, he realized he wasn’t dead. Instead, he felt a strange magical power continuously flowing into his body from the top of his head. This was the unique magic power of a cultivator, circulating through the meridians, converging at the elixir field.
Why was Oktrar, who seemed intent on killing him, now infusing magical power into his body?
“Vincent, don’t test my patience. This is your last chance, and I’ve also given you powerful magic. If you can’t kill that son-in-law who came to our door and bring back the Spirit Medicine to me, then I will personally destroy you!” Oktrar’s voice was filled with malevolence.
Vincent, still in shock, quickly kowtowed, “Master, I will succeed this time!”
“Get lost!” Oktrar impatiently barked.
The next morning, at the Unnamed Traditional Medicine Clinic.
Leo didn’t hold a clinic today but went to a room in the backyard reserved for his personal use.
He prepared to use three main ingredients: Dragon Whisker Grass, Phoenix Gall, and Goblin Essence, along with some herbs as supplementary ingredients, to refine a magical pill called the Ascension Pill.
With the Ascension Pill, Leo could confidently raise his cultivation level from the lower tier of Grand Spiritual Master to the middle tier within a week.
With everything ready, Leo summoned the Mystical Sky Bagua-Patterned Alchemical Furnace and began the alchemical process following the usual procedures.
After nearly two hours, Leo successfully refined three Ascension Pills, despite losing one pill in the process. For a cultivator at the lower tier of Grand Spiritual Master, producing three pills in one attempt was already impressive.
Looking at the three milky-white pills in his palm, Leo couldn’t help but take a deep sniff. The fragrance of the Ascension Pill was simply irresistible.
After consuming one of the pills, Leo placed the remaining two into a small jade bottle and stored the Mystical Sky Bagua-Patterned Alchemical Furnace.
Next, Leo sat cross-legged, formed hand seals, activated the Nine Heavens Star Chart, and began to digest and absorb the Ascension Pill he had ingested.
Three hours later, Leo finished his cultivation session, having absorbed about eighty to ninety percent of the Ascension Pill’s medicinal power.
Standing up from the cushion on the ground, Leo felt incredibly relaxed throughout his body. Although it was already past lunchtime, there was no trace of hunger.
After exchanging greetings with Lachlan Barker, Chasel, and others, Leo left the clinic and headed to the Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company.
As Leo’s car entered the factory area, Curtis and others quickly lined up, respectfully greeting Leo, “Mr. Bloomer!”
Leo nodded and exchanged a few words with Curtis and the others before driving to the parking lot.
After getting out of the car and leaving the parking lot, Leo headed straight to the office building.
In the office of the plant manager, Leo met Alvin.
Alvin personally brewed tea for Leo and then, in a consultative tone, said, “Mr. Bloomer, I was just about to call you, and here you are. According to your previous request, I have terminated the agency cooperation with Sophia Cosmetics Company. What should we do next?”
“Share your thoughts,” Leo inquired.
Alvin honestly said, “Mr. Bloomer, since our factory collaborated with Sophia Cosmetics Company, we’ve turned losses into gains, and profits have been steadily increasing every month. If we switch to another agency company at this time, it will undoubtedly affect normal shipments and, consequently, profitability.”
“You’re right, so our factory will continue its collaboration with Sophia Cosmetics Company,” Leo nodded.
After a brief hesitation, Alvin couldn’t help but express his concerns, “But the person in charge at Sophia Cosmetics Company now…”
“You don’t need to worry about that. Sophia will soon return to work, and you just need to arrange for regular production and shipments,” Leo interrupted.
Alvin immediately felt relieved.
Alvin knew about Leo’s relationship with Sophia, and he understood that even if it meant stopping the factory, Leo wouldn’t hesitate for a moment. However, if it came to a complete halt, there would be significant problems with the salaries of the hundreds of employees, leading to a series of troublesome issues.
In fact, Alvin had overthought it. Even if the collaboration with Sophia Cosmetics Company ended, Leo wouldn’t let the factory shut down. He had an agreement with Azure Financial, obliging him to contribute thirty percent of the profits annually. Once the accumulated profit exceeded 300 million, Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company would truly belong to Leo.
Leo stood up from the sofa, “Now, do you have any more questions?”
“Mr. Bloomer, your words are reassuring. No more questions,” Alvin quickly stood up as well.
“Good. It’s been a while since I came here. Accompany me to the factory,” Leo said, walking out of the office.
“Of course,” Alvin promptly led the way.
While Alvin accompanied Leo during an inspection of the production area, Leo’s phone rang. Taking a look, he saw it was Sophia calling.
Leo gestured to Alvin, then stepped aside to answer the call.
“Leo, my dad had an accident!” Sophia’s voice carried a hint of crying and urgency.
“What? What happened?” Leo was startled.
“He had a car accident. I’m on my way to Hill Crest General Hospital. Please come quickly.”
“Sophia, don’t worry. I’m on my way.”
After hanging up, Leo briefly explained to Alvin and rushed to the parking lot.
Alvin didn’t know what had happened but didn’t dare to ask too much.
Twenty minutes later, Leo and Sophia arrived almost simultaneously at the hospital. After meeting outside the emergency room, they went together to the operating room on the second floor.
Outside the operating room, Jessica paced anxiously, tears streaming down her face. She muttered something incoherent.
“Mom, how’s dad doing now?” Sophia hurriedly ran to Jessica and asked.
Seeing Sophia, Jessica couldn’t hold back her tears. “Sophia, you finally came. Your dad was hit by a construction truck!”