In Shi Jizhong’s mind, he was at least a proper town mayor. Now he had been struck by an ordinary person.
And it had happened right in front of the city mayor.
Surely Mayor Li would say a few words to help him, wouldn’t he?
Even if he did not speak up for him, according to proper procedure, Luo Chen should be the one reprimanded.
So why was he now being the one criticised?
“No, Mayor Li, this, I am the town”
“From now on, you are not.” Mayor Li suddenly declared with righteous indignation.
As soon as these words landed, Shi Jizhong was completely stunned.
Just because of such a small matter, he was dismissed from his post?
This?
“Mayor Li, this makes no sense, does it?” Shi Jizhong still refused to give up.
“Makes no sense?”
“You abused your power for personal gain, used your authority to oppress people, and bullied ordinary citizens. Is that making sense?”
“And not only have you been dismissed, I will immediately arrange for an investigation. I want to see exactly how many things you have done as town mayor these past few years to bully the common people?” Mayor Li said with an expression of upright integrity.
“Breaking laws and violating discipline. Who gave you that right?”
The moment these words were spoken, Shi Jizhong’s face turned completely pale.
How could he possibly have no problems?
If he were investigated, he would spend the rest of his life in prison.
“If you are not convinced, you can also sue me. I have plenty of people above me.” Mayor Li gave a cold snort, using Shi Jizhong’s own words from just moments before to slap him in the face.
But Shi Jizhong still did not understand how things had turned out this way.
It was not until the next moment that he learned the true reason.
Because next, he saw Mayor Li speaking to Luo Chen in a polite manner, even somewhat humbly.
“Mr Luo, I apologise for disturbing you.” Mayor Li’s attitude this time was exceptionally respectful.
Seeing this scene, Shi Jizhong immediately understood.
He had offended someone. He had offended that young man!
That was why things had turned out this way.
Anyone who was not a fool could see that this young man had significant backing. Even Mayor Li had to show such respect, which already explained everything.
Luo Chen did not give Mayor Li a good expression either.
He simply left Mayor Li standing there and returned to Ren Siyu’s home.
Of course, Mayor Li did not dare to be angry. After all, this was someone who could save lives.
Moreover, experts always had strong tempers. Who could blame them when they had such ability?
At this moment, Shi Jizhong was completely shaken.
Not even giving Mayor Li face. How significant must this backing be?
He had truly fallen this time.
“Brother Luo, who exactly are you?” Ren Siyu followed close behind Luo Chen.
“An ordinary person.” Luo Chen smiled.
Ren Siyu rolled her eyes dramatically.
Wan Hongwei, the boss of Qingshui City, was afraid of you like a grandson.
Now even the top official of Qingshui City had to treat you with courtesy, and you still had the nerve to say you were an ordinary person?
If you were an ordinary person, then what were the rest of us?
However, Ren Siyu did not dare to ask too much. Instead, Luo Chen asked Ren Siyu to prepare a quiet room, then went inside to refine medicinal pills.
These could only be considered medicinal pills, not elixirs.
It was not that Luo Chen could not refine elixirs, but that the materials were insufficient.
However, as long as they could resist corpse venom, that would be enough.
It was not until ten o’clock at night that Luo Chen emerged.
Luo Chen had refined several hundred doses of the pills.
He gave one to Ren Siyu’s father to take. Not long after, Ren Siyu’s father’s complexion improved considerably, and he no longer felt cold.
Then Luo Chen gave Ren Siyu some more pills, asking her to distribute them to some of the villagers in the town.
He casually tossed some to Mayor Li, who was waiting outside.
Mayor Li was nearly moved to tears, filled with gratitude.
“Do more things for the common people in the future.” Luo Chen turned and went back inside.
That very night, some of the townspeople who had been poisoned by corpse venom recovered.
However, Ren Siyu was not careful enough when handling matters, and a small mistake occurred.
“Uncle Ghost, it is this kind of pill.” Shi Jizhong handed a pill to Shi Sigu.
It was impossible for him to be arrested that very night. Moreover, he had not expected that he would eventually obtain a pill from someone else.
Shi Sigu brought the pill to his mouth, extended his already blackened tongue to lick it, and finally swallowed the entire pill.
Not long after, Shi Sigu’s face twisted in agony, and then he vomited a mouthful of black blood with a loud retch. The black blood was extremely foul-smelling, and even emitted a wisp of black smoke.
Yet Shi Sigu’s face broke into a smile, and his eyes suddenly gleamed with sharp light.
“Good, very good!”
He then turned his head towards Jiang Yifei, who was standing nearby.
“Young Master Jiang, what do you think of this matter?”
“Uncle Ghost, this is tremendous news. If someone truly can refine this kind of antidote for corpse venom, then this is a major business opportunity.” Jiang Yifei gave a cold smile.
“As long as we obtain this formula and capture that Corpse King, I can guarantee that within a month, everyone in western Hunan will need to come to my Tianyao Group to buy medicine!” Jiang Yifei said with a hint of pride in his smile.
“Also, Shi Jizhong, you have performed a meritorious service this time.” Shi Sigu looked at Shi Jizhong.
“Uncle Ghost, after tonight, I will definitely spend the rest of my life in prison. I have only one request. After you obtain the formula, help me kill him!” Shi Jizhong said fiercely.
“Good, I promise you.”
“There is also the latest news. The Blood Corpse King has already returned to Tian Family Village. Moreover, it is said that the young grandmaster will arrive the day after tomorrow, and the others will arrive tomorrow. So we might as well take action the day after tomorrow.”
“The young grandmaster is different from the others. At that time, we should invite those prominent figures from western Hunan. We need to prepare a welcoming banquet for him.” Shi Sigu smiled.
“However, Young Master Jiang, you must try your best to obtain the formula.”
A formula that could cure corpse venom was of immeasurable value.
“Understood!” Jiang Yifei agreed. It was too simple. He could even buy it with money if necessary.
“At that time, I will introduce you. If you can truly be accepted into that young grandmaster’s school, you will have stepped into heaven in the future.”
Jiang Yifei and Liu Yunwei exchanged smiles. After waiting so long, was it finally about to happen?
That legendary young grandmaster!
Even Shi Sigu felt a hint of excitement.
Early the next morning, Jiang Yifei, Liu Yunwei, and the others brought people to Ren Siyu’s home.
But when they saw Luo Chen, they were dumbfounded.
“How is it Luo Chen?” Liu Yunwei and the others had not even gotten out of the car yet.
“Luo Chen, did you refine those pills?” Liu Yunwei was stunned. Yu Shasha was also stunned.
However, Liu Yunwei then shook his head. It was definitely impossible for Luo Chen to have refined them. But they had also gathered intelligence. Luo Chen definitely had the formula on him.
“How about I go?” Yu Shasha volunteered.
“Fine, you go first. If he does not agree, then do not blame me for taking action.” Liu Yunwei and Jiang Yifei said from inside the car.
Yu Shasha got out of the car. At this moment, Luo Chen happened to be in the courtyard, drinking tea and chatting with Ren Siyu.
“Luo Chen, I want to ask you something.” Yu Shasha was quite direct.
“Speak.”
“Is the formula that can cure corpse venom in your hands?” “It is!”