Yu Xiaolong spent a whole day walking around Honghe City carefully, and got a rough grasp of the Huang family's information, learning that they were the largest force in the local area.
The head of the Huang family and the City God were sworn brothers in the past, so the Huang family can do almost anything they want here. Not only do they make a lot of money in business, but their sect's armed forces are also quite powerful.
But they are very good at being a ghost, they hold the city god up high, they have never stopped all kinds of interests, and they also give full support to major events.
Therefore, the City God turned a blind eye and generally did not interfere unless it was an important matter.
This has resulted in a situation where the Huang family has no evil eyes and is domineering. In Red River City, almost everyone is stronger than the City God.
Yu Xiaolong didn't understand that the City God was a local official appointed by the higher authorities. Although there may be factors of power and interest involved, he was recognized at least.
No matter how powerful the Huang family is, it is still a private family and cannot directly compete with the higher-ups.
But according to Yu Xiaolong's understanding, the Huang family's words are even more useful than the City God in handling many matters in Red River City.
According to some rumors, the City God is old and frail and will not be in power for long. The Huang family is actively working and trying to find someone of their own to take over.
After Yu Xiaolong mastered this information, he returned to the Tianxin Sect.
Through Xie Tianyun's efforts, the research on various types of elixirs has been almost complete.
"Xiaolong, we have most of these elixirs, and their efficacy varies. There are only a few elixirs that are very good, and some of them are beyond my level." Xie Tianyun said.
Yu Xiaolong thought for a moment and then said: "I understand. Please work hard and continue to study those difficult pills and try to figure them out."
Ten days later, "Tianxin Pharmacy" opened quietly in Honghe City, without celebration or publicity.
But as a new business, the drug store sent out a batch of elixirs for free, which had a good effect on mild diseases of ordinary ghosts.
I used the same trick as Black and White Leaf City and achieved the same success here. Many ghosts lined up at the door every day.
Faced with Tianxin Drug Store's business practices, Huang Family Drug Store didn't pay attention at all, thinking that the medicine they distributed was too low-grade. Even if it was normal sales, there wouldn't be much profit.
However, the information about Tianxin Drug Store was quickly gathered into the Huang Family Drug Store. Combined with the sales volume and influence in Black and White Yecheng, and the fact that the Huang Family Drug Store broke the agreement and opened a store there, the Huang Family Drug Store felt that the other party was well prepared.
Come and do it on purpose.
A few days later, several ghosts came to the door of Tianxin Pharmacy noisily, saying that taking the medicine here not only failed to cure the disease, but actually worsened it and died.
After investigation, Zhuang Junkai was certain that this was the fault of the Huang family, but the other party firmly denied it.
Zhuang Junkai asked for an examination, but the other party said that he had died and disappeared. Moreover, dozens of relatives all agreed that the accident was caused by taking medicine.
For a time, rumors spread in Honghe City that Tianxin Drug Store was selling counterfeit medicines. As a result, normal sales were forced to stop.
The other party proposed that if they did not pay compensation, they would sue the City God.
Zhuang Junkai saw that he could no longer clean up the mess, so he urgently notified Yu Xiaolong.
Unexpectedly, he was not surprised. He knew from the beginning that something similar would happen.
Yu Xiaolong claimed that there would be no compensation without evidence. Tianxin Pharmacy sold so many medicines, but not one of them claimed to have died from taking them. Why did this case happen alone?
One party firmly claimed that he had taken the medicine here, and the other party insisted on asking the other party to provide evidence. The two parties were in a stalemate, and finally sued the city god.
Based on the principle of seeking truth from facts, Yu Xiaolong asked the City God to seek an explanation for the merchants who operated with integrity, and also hoped that the City God would investigate the matter thoroughly.
Yu Xiaolong did not mention the Huang family, but fiercely criticized the victim's family, saying that the other party was just trying to get money.
Cheng Huang had already learned about this matter, and due to his relationship with the Huang family, he hinted that Yu Xiaolong would spend money to eliminate the disaster, so as not to affect future operations.
With the attitude of the City God, the families of the victims became even more unscrupulous. They not only demanded exorbitant compensation from Tianxin Drug Store, but also suggested that they be driven out of Honghe City.
Affected by this, rumors were flying all over the Black and White Leaf City. The sales of Tianxin Drug Store were severely hit, and there were no customers for several days in a row.
Yu Xiaolong still insisted on investigating clearly and would never move out of Honghe City if he had not compensated before.
"Lord Chenghuang, if I sold the medicine in another drug store and then said that I would die from eating it, would the same result be the same?" Yu Xiaolong asked with a frown.
"Haha... There are only two of us here, listen to me. The best way is to come up with the money, and this matter will be settled." Cheng Huang said hoarsely.
"Doesn't that prove that there is indeed something wrong with the medicines sold in my pharmacy? This is not a matter of money, it is a matter of principle!" Yu Xiaolong snorted coldly.
"As the City God, I can only help you to this point. This is the best result for you. Although I have no choice but to acquiesce in many things, I can only acquiesce." The City God smiled bitterly.
Yu Xiaolong squinted his eyes and said, "Lord City God, do you have something to hide?"
Cheng Huang smiled and said: "I am already this age, and my condition is getting worse day by day. I don't know how many days I can sit in this position. I have seen too much, and I want to be more stable in the remaining time.
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Yu Xiaolong blinked and looked at him, suddenly feeling that the other person's words were very sad, not like the attitude of a city god at all.
He opened his mouth, but when he reached the end of his words, he didn't dare to say them out. He could only change his words and said: "I don't accept this matter! I want to sue the superiors!"
"Haha... you are too young and don't know how high the sky is. Sue the higher authorities? Don't have any illusions... That is not a level you can touch. Listen to me, in order for you to make money in the future, or live a stable life, it is best
Just listen to my opinion." The City God waved his hand and said with a smile.
Seeing that the other party insisted on his own opinion, Yu Xiaolong said nothing and could only leave in anger.
Family members of the victims gather in front of Tianxin Drug Store every day, including in front of the store in Black and White Yecheng.
Yu Xiaolong reasoned earnestly and explained the stakes, but the other party's attitude never changed.
"Ma De! Just drive away those ghosts, this won't work!" Zhou Kai cursed.
"Little Fatty, if that's the case, wouldn't we have really become that kind of people? If we sell fake medicines and don't let people tell us, then it will become true." Wan Yanfeng said.
"The Huang family is really hateful! They are simply bandits and bullies! I think, even if they can solve it this time, they will find trouble again and again in the future!" Zhuang Junkai said angrily.
Sun Renyi stroked his mustache and said: "We must find a perfect solution and cannot be reckless."
Yu Xiaolong murmured: "I have already investigated. In fact, the Huang family is not as powerful as the legend says. Because there is only one gang there, they are the only one. One of them is that they are the boss of Cheng Huang and control many things.
The other is that they are relatively rich and can win people's hearts, so the Huang family can be domineering in Red River City."
"What's going on, Xiaolong, say something and let's go get him!" Zhou Kai waved his fist.
"We can't deal with them now." Yu Xiaolong shook his head.
"Then what should we do? We can't just be forced to leave, right? Even if we don't leave, it's better to leave if there is no business!" Ying Kongxiu couldn't help shouting.
"How about... let's fight tooth for tooth?" Zhao Dayu suggested.
Sun Renyi waved his hand and said: "This won't work. They are not afraid of this in Red River City. We are foreigners and have no foundation."
The friends gathered together to discuss it all night, considering various methods and consequences.
The final decision is to wait and see what happens.