LOGINTheon trembled as he tried to suppress his rage. Deep down, he knew Andrew's alchemy skills truly did qualify him to look down on him. Andrew said calmly, "Secondly, smart men, like Mr. Kaplan here, have already figured out why I came. Since I'm here, obviously, I came to bring Iron Sword Sect some real medicine. Otherwise, why would I bother showing up to disturb anyone?" He smirked. "Unlike certain people who nickel-and-dime every deal they make with Mr. Kaplan, fussing over scraps of profit. Honestly, we're all respectable people here, and I can't stand that kind of petty behavior. No class, no generosity at all." Mikayla's face darkened, and Theon's expression grew even uglier. Devin burst into hearty laughter. "Andrew, you've got guts, I'll give you that. Alright then, let's hear it. What are you offering?" Andrew smiled slightly. "It's simple. Whatever Sovereign's Apothecary offered, Medicine God's Covenant will lower the price by one-third. And every year, I'll persona
Devin chuckled calmly. "Who said I won't renew the contract? Of course, if you, Mr. Orben, feel uncomfortable working with us or think the Iron Sword Sect isn't worth your time, then I'll have no choice but to take my business elsewhere and find another partner." Theon's face went pale. He quickly said, "Mr. Kaplan, you know that's not what I meant. I just got a little too worked up earlier. Iron Sword Sect is one of our must-have partners at Sovereign's Apothecary." Andrew did not say a word. He simply listened quietly, though he could not help but shake his head. Every time something happened, that old fool Theon would lose his temper like his pants were on fire. He completely forgot who was chasing whom in this negotiation. Right now, it was the Sovereign's Apothecary who needed the Iron Sword Sect, not the other way around. Moreover, Devin was no ordinary man. He was sharp, one of those rare types who could read a room before anyone else even realized they were being watc
Theon did not even bother to respond, his face full of disdain. In his eyes, whatever Andrew was doing here did not matter at all. At this moment, he represented Sovereign's Apothecary, and a small fry like Andrew was not worth his time. While real power players were negotiating, someone as insignificant as Andrew could not possibly make a difference. The young man from before, Augustin Jarvis, stood up with a frown. "You must be Andrew Lloyd from the royal Lloyd family, right?" Andrew smiled politely. "I wouldn't dare claim such formality, but yes, I‘m Andrew Lloyd." Augustin's tone turned sharp. "You come here and immediately start criticizing how the Iron Sword Sect conducts its affairs. Anyone listening would think you look down on us completely. Anyway, please leave. We're not accepting visitors right now." However, Andrew did not move. Instead, he strode right into the middle of the hall. "I'm afraid leaving isn't an option. Mr. Kaplan, your men should've already inform
Unlike in the old days, modern sects like this no longer hide from the world. Many had integrated with society, working in industries that matched their strengths. Only by moving with the times could they continue to thrive. Clearly, Iron Sword Sect's leaders understood that perfectly. "Stop right there." Two massive iron swords, each over 20 meters tall, stood upright to form the grand gates of the Iron Sword Sect. As expected, Andrew's old beat-up car was stopped at the entrance. He smiled faintly and parked. "Hello, could you please let them know that Andrew Lloyd from Chetvine is here to see them?" The two gatekeepers exchanged puzzled looks. One frowned and asked, "Chetvine's Andrew Lloyd? You mean the Andrew Lloyd from the royal Lloyd family?" Andrew's smile deepened. "The very same." The guards immediately straightened up, their attitudes changing completely. One of them hurriedly said, "Mr. Lloyd, please wait here. I'll inform them right away." Andrew chuckl
"Andrew, this is our chance!" Inside the Medicine God's Covenant, Amari excitedly approached Andrew. "Slow down," Andrew said calmly, his tone steady as ever. His body still ached from his injuries, and he could not move too much. Amari leaned in eagerly. "The Sovereign's Apothecary will be negotiating with their major clients in the next few days. The outcome will decide whether they can keep those big contracts. I had heard that their first round of talks had already failed, and sure enough, this morning, Theon himself showed up. Looks like they're in serious trouble sealing those deals." Andrew's eyes lit up as he nodded. "You're right. Their trouble could be our opportunity. But we'll need a proper plan to seize it. Do you know which clients Sovereign's Apothecary is negotiating with?" Amari nodded. "Of course I do. I've worked at the Sovereign's Apothecary for years, and I was part of several of those deals myself. First is the Robertson family. They've been frustrated w
Valerie sighed in boredom. "You're really no fun, you know that? Dad's body can barely handle anything these days, and yet you're still so loyal. I honestly don't know how you keep yourself from exploding." Elaine's face turned red. "Watch your mouth. Let's talk about something serious now. Andrew saw you naked and even touched your chest. That's not a small matter. Finnegan's already back and talking privately with Mr. Vazquez. He'll be home soon." She continued, "Valerie, what exactly do you want? If you tell him everything, Finnegan will make sure you get justice. No matter the reason, Andrew definitely crossed the line. You're not just anyone… You're a woman and the heiress of our family. Even though Andrew earned our partnership, we still have every right to hold him accountable." Valerie's expression shifted, her mood flickering between anger and restraint. She suddenly clenched her fist. "If it were up to me, I'd tear him apart piece by piece. That bastard has way too many