It wasn't just Wu Miao. Nantian Aurora also had the same doubts. Even if Zheng Dongjue was Zheng Dongsheng's distant cousin, that was a completely different matter. Zheng Dongjue couldn't possibly be in cahoots with the Medicine Sect just because of Zheng Dongsheng, right?
"Hehe, Deputy Island Master Wu is indeed clever. To be honest, although you're helping the Medicine Sect in name, you're actually helping me." Zheng Dongjue and Zheng Dongsheng looked at each other and smiled.
"What do you mean?" Wu Miao and Nantian Aurora were still confused.
When Tong Yangsuo saw Zheng Dongjue shooting him a look, he hurriedly explained, "People have been speculating and criticizing the behind-the-scenes owner of the Medicine Sect, but we've never responded to them directly. However, Deputy Island Master Wu and Deputy Dean Nantian aren't outsiders, so there's no need to hide it. The behind-the-scenes owner of the Medicine Sect is right in front of us. It's the Zheng family!"
"There's actually such a thing?!" Wu Miao and Nantian Aurora were both shocked. This was quite a surprise. The Zheng family had a seventh-grade alchemist like Zheng Dongsheng and Zheng Dongjue, whose words carried enormous weight in the Elixir Hall. They didn't expect them to have a chamber of commerce as large as the Medicine Sect. They already had the shadow of a super aristocratic family!
"It's absolutely true. It's not good to announce this to the public, so I hope the two of you can keep this a secret for us." Zheng Dongjue nodded.
"Of course." Wu Miao and Nantian Aurora nodded repeatedly. It was no wonder that a mere Medicine Sect could hire a seventh-grade alchemist like Zheng Dongsheng and put in so much effort to deal with the Tiandan Pavilion. It turned out that the Medicine Sect was their own business!
However, this made them even more determined to befriend Zheng Dongsheng and Zheng Dongjue. Given the scale of the Zheng family, even if it wasn't a true super aristocratic family, it was still a powerful external aid that could be of great use in the future.
"The Medicine Sect is very important to the Zheng family. We have to get rid of the Tiandan Pavilion. I'll leave it to you this time, Deputy Island Master Wu." Zheng Dongjue cupped his fists.
"Leave it to me. Wait for my good news." Wu Miao nodded happily.
Wu Miao was a swift and decisive person. She immediately sent a message to the Island Lord's Pavilion and mobilized a team of guards from Middle Island to charge toward Tiandan Pavilion.
The street was in an uproar once again. In just one day, Tiandan Pavilion had become the center of attention for the third time. The first two times were fine, but the third time, Middle Island's guards had been alerted. Even Executive Deputy Island Lord Wu Miao had to make an appearance. This matter was getting out of hand!
Since Lin Yi had opened up the sale of seventh-grade pills, not only did he put five seventh-grade Recover Pills on display, but he also announced that he was accepting pre-orders for any type of seventh-grade pills. Therefore, Tiandan Pavilion was bursting with people. The small shop was packed to the brim with customers, and business was booming like never before.
The shop couldn't handle so many customers at once. Not only did Sydney and Tian Chan personally attend to the business, but even Wei Shenjin was so busy that his feet barely touched the ground. As for Lin Yi, he went to the Five Elements Commerce to look for Cai Zhongyang. Firstly, he wanted to check on Cai Zhongyang and Hou Guanqi. Secondly, he wanted to borrow some workers from Cai Zhongyang to deal with emergencies. Otherwise, Sydney and the others would die of exhaustion if they only relied on them.
In the end, while Lin Yi went to the Five Elements Commerce to ask for reinforcements, Wu Miao and her men arrived at Tiandan Pavilion.
Middle Island's guards were all at least Nascent Soul cultivators, so the customers in Tiandan Pavilion couldn't stop them at all. The moment Wu Miao gave the order, they entered the Tiandan Pavilion in a single file.
"What are you doing?" Wei Shenjin turned pale with fright. Tian Chan and Sydney's expressions also changed.
"The guards are handling a case. Unrelated people, get out!" The captain of the guards shouted coldly. The guests squeezed into the Heavenly Dan Pavilion all scrambled to escape. The Heavenly Dan Pavilion immediately became empty. Only Tian Chan and the other two were surrounded in the middle.
"Handle a case? What case? " Tian Chan quickly calmed down. She ignored the captain of the guards and frowned at Wu Miao, who was standing at the entrance. "Tiandan Pavilion has always been doing business honestly. What crime did we commit to deserve such treatment?"
"Doing business honestly?" Wu Miao smiled when she heard this. She slowly walked to the display shelf in the center and picked up the latest five grade-7 Great Rejuvenating Pills. She sneered. "Should I say that you are ignorant and fearless, or should I say that you are extremely bold? How dare you sell grade-7 pills in such a big way? What an eye-opener."
"What do you mean? I'm just selling grade-7 pills. Is it illegal? "Tian Chan, Sydney, and Wei Shenjin exchanged glances. They were confused.
"Hmph! Of course it's not illegal to sell grade-7 pills. However, it's a heinous crime to sell pills smuggled from the East Continent!" Wu Miao's voice suddenly turned stern. "Tiandan Pavilion is smuggling and selling grade-7 pills. The evidence is conclusive. From today onwards, Tiandan Pavilion will be sealed. All the grade-7 pills will be confiscated and reported to the East Continent!"
The moment she finished speaking, the guards acknowledged the order and were about to chase Tian Chan and the other two out of Tiandan Pavilion.
Tian Chan, Sydney, and Wei Shenjin instantly panicked. Unlike Lin Yi, they had never been to the East Continent, and unlike Wu Miao, who was the executive vice island lord, they were not familiar with the rules. They had never heard of pill smuggling and were at a loss for what to do.
The three of them were quickly pushed out of Tiandan Pavilion. Tian Chan and Sydney watched helplessly as the guards took out the police tape. Anxious, they hurriedly rushed forward to block the guards.
"What? How dare you defy the guards in broad daylight? Do you know what this means? " Wu Miao glanced at the two women arrogantly and said calmly, "Obstructing the guards is equivalent to provoking the island lord. The guards have the right to kill you. Let me give you a piece of advice. Don't make a mistake."
Tian Chan was not as flustered as before. She retorted calmly, "I would like to ask, how can you prove that this is a pill from the East Continent? If you can't prove it, then you're baseless. Even if you're the guards, you should at least have a good reason. There are so many people watching. "
Wu Miao could not help admiring Tian Chan. Most people would have run as far away as possible when faced with such a situation. She did not expect Tian Chan to have the guts to argue with them.
There were many onlookers present, and if he couldn't give a reasonable reason, there would be all kinds of conspiracy theories, which would inevitably damage his image as Deputy Island Master Wu. He was still preparing to compete for the position of Island Master in the future, so he couldn't let such a small matter affect the public opinion.
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