Maurice’s objective was to sow discord between Elmer and Philip so that Philip would join him instead. With that in mind, he took action without further ado. Sure enough, his remark did have some effect. As the head of the Harrod family, Elmer was an arrogant person by birth. He always felt that talents like Philip should belong to the Harrod family. Besides, Denzel was the one who found Philip first, so Philip should rightfully belong to the Harrod family. “Hehe, you’re smart enough not to compete with the Harrod family, and our status can't be underestimated either. Although the Pill Guild is not bad, we’re not afraid of you!” Elmer said triumphantly, completely unaware that he had fallen for Maurice’s trick. The other members of the Harrod family watched helplessly. As rational bystanders, they knew that they should not act tough. Philip was a talented and prideful man at first glance. He would be annoyed if the Harrod family behaved so arrogantly. Even a dumb pers
Philip was surprised at Denzel’s plight too. Although he always thought that Denzel was not very smart, his words were sincere and reasonable. However, not only was Elmer oblivious, but he also attacked his loyal aid. Philip suddenly felt that the standards of Elmer and Maurice were not worth his time. After Elmer dealt with Denzel, he looked at Philip smugly. “I’m not asking for your consent but informing you that you’ll join the Harrod family from now on. We’ll give you the best practice resources and medicinal materials so that you can make pills for us with peace of mind. “If you have a family, you can bring them over. We’re quite flexible about this,” Elmer said with a smile as if he was bestowing a great honor upon Philip. Fennel’s mouth twitched uncontrollably. He never dreamed that this guy could be such an idiot. How did such an idiot lead his family to this current state? Seeing that his plan had succeeded, Maurice smiled brightly. He knew that this matt
Elmer still felt resentful over Philip's refusal to join him, but he knew that his future was over if he offended Philip today. Philip could make all sorts of pills. If Philip came up with something good but Elmer lost the right to buy it, he would be doomed. Philip's words enlightened Elmer. Although Elmer was a reckless man who did not use his brains, he was quite good at sizing up the situation sometimes. Maurice was hoping to see a conflict between Elmer and Philip, but in the next second, Elmer treated Philip with respect instead. Maurice was puzzled and felt it was unfair. Instead of attacking Philip, Elmer treated Philip like he was a distinguished guest. Even as a leader of a guild with an honorable status, Elmer had never treated him that way. How could Elmer do that to Philip? Was this how a family head should behave? Maurice was very unhappy to see that Elmer had returned to his senses. He scowled as he tried to plan his next move. He was not sincere ab
As Maurice fled with his tail tucked between his legs, Elmer smiled triumphantly. Although he was not the cause of it, Elmer did not lose either. “This is the Harrod family's communication token!” Elmer also handed over his family's green token, which Philip accepted. He hoped that more people would do business with him so that not only could he make more money but control various forces as well. “I think you’re a good person. In that case, I’ll hand an important task to you,” Philip said with a smile. He could not create a name for himself on his own. Since the Harrod family wanted to please him, he could make good use of them. “I want to hold a pill auction and appraisal in two days, and I want to leave everything to you. I want everyone in the reclusive world to know about my pills.” Philip gazed at Elmer searingly. He knew that this was not difficult for Elmer. Elmer raised his eyebrows at Philip's words, surprised to learn his wild ambitions. He actually wanted
The Pill Guild knew all about Philip’s pills, so they would never miss such a good opportunity. Hence, they shared the same idea. They wanted to sign up at the last minute so that there would be fewer competitors. Very soon, it was the final hour to purchase tickets. Only a few small families bought tickets. Although some large families had a good relationship with the Harrod family, no one took action. These families sent scouts to the Harrod family to understand the situation, and the answers they received were surprisingly consistent. They were told to attend the auction. Who would accept this response? The Harrod family had never held an auction before. How would they know what to do? Due to everyone's distrust, the Harrod family sold very few tickets so far. At the last moment, the Pill Guild signed up. They arranged for some members to purchase the tickets secretly, but the news still leaked. Of course, it was all thanks to the Harrod family. The Harro
Philip had no idea about the Pill Guild’s wild thoughts. After all, he had never come into contact with a pill from the Pill Guild before. Of course, he would be shocked if he did. How could such rubbish exist in this world, and why would anyone rush to buy them? Although ironic, it was true. As a victim who had bought some pills from the Pill Guild before, Fennel felt aggrieved. If he had known that Philip could make such powerful pills, he would have come back earlier. He was also very jealous of the weapons Philip owned. All of the weapons Philip owned were of the highest quality. Although they looked very ordinary like those wielded by commoners, one would realize the power of these weapons during a fight. It would be great if he had such an inconspicuous but substantial weapon. Fennel glanced at his storage ring, suddenly displeased by the sight of his elegant halberd. Who made this halberd so bright and colorful? This weapon looked very domineering at first
In desperation, they could only buy time. When they were about to lose control, Philip appeared. Elmer breathed a sigh of relief and felt as if he had seen hope in Philip. He would be doomed if Philip played him out. Not only would he offend these families, but he would also generate many enemies. Even if he was the head of the Harrod family, he could not afford to mess with these people. Philip noticed Elmer’s anxiety but remained unfazed as if everything was under his control. He smiled brightly and waved at Elmer. “Don’t worry, I’ve made all the arrangements.” Philip took out ten pills from his pocket. There were two pills each of five different varieties. “These are the items for auction. The instructions for the use and effects of the pills are stated on them. You can have a look at them. After the auction, I’ll reward you with some pills too.” Philip grabbed two chairs from the side and leisurely sat down with Fennel. Elmer was very happy. He knew how wonder
Lilian was full of anticipation and could already picture the sight of Philip’s death in her mind. Denzel was embarrassed while Paco said nothing, ignoring Lilian. Lilian scowled at them and asked warily, “What do you mean by this?” Denzel glanced at Paco but found Paco looking away. Denzel cursed him inwardly for his treachery. Seeing his sister's curiosity, Denzel sighed and decided to tell her the whole story. “We didn’t kill Philip. We have great use for him.” He did not think he could kill Philip. He had to rely on Paco for that. If Paco was unwilling to take action, Denzel could not kill Philip even if he wanted to. Although he had always been very confident in himself, he had to be cautious in this situation. If Philip used his pills to entice others, Denzel believed that even Paco would kill Denzel for Philip's pills! How could he take the chance? Lilian almost went mad with anger at Denzel’s words. How could this guy be such an idiot? “You’re such a l
Meanwhile, backstage at Moon Tavern, the waiter was telling the woman singing on stage earlier about what had happened in the private room. The woman was full of disbelief, thinking the waiter was lying. “Don’t try to bluff me. How could anyone resist my attack?” The woman wore a veil on her face and looked very mysterious. Only the woman knew how disgusting she looked when she was not performing or casting spells. Covering her face was the best choice. The waiter told her what happened and described the state Philip and the others were in earlier. Although two people were affected, it was a problem because one person had remained conscious.They would face a lot of problems if other people discovered their tricks. The woman's tricks were extraordinary. Even a powerful person with superb strength would find it difficult to get rid of her attack. These so-called strong experts would only end up falling for her trick. At this time, the storyteller went on stage, and he was t
Philip nodded. “Do I have to order something else?” A hint of realization flashed in Philip’s eyes. He realized what was going on. The woman had the ability to bewitch the customers by affecting their thinking and emotions through singing and inducing them into spending money. She exuded a special charm to attract the customers even though she looked ordinary. In their minds, she was an unattainable goddess. Everyone saw a different woman in their minds but charming nonetheless, tempting them to spend money on her even though it would cost them all their fortune. However, Philip was different. He could control his emotions very well, so this woman had almost no influence on him. He realized this problem when he first heard that mysterious song. The waiter scowled and finally left the private room in horror after much deliberation. Philip did not say anything at his hasty departure. The woman quickly left the stage after playing her zither, and the bewitched customers
“Something is wrong. I find that woman a little weird.” Hearing that, they were curious to find out how Philip concluded that. “Although she’s not that good-looking, I don’t think she’s weird. What do you think is wrong with her?” Carlos said in puzzlement, wondering why Philip felt that this woman was weird. “The woman seems to have a fatal attraction to the male customers. It’s a scary ability to make these men flock to her.” It was weird that a woman with average looks could attract so many men. No one would believe that she had a strong appeal. “Welcome to Moon Tavern. I’ll be singing a song for you today. I hope you like it.” The woman's delicate voice rang, and everyone felt relaxed and happy. Even Philip felt that this voice was very charming, like the sound of nature ringing in his ears. However, Philip was not a fool. He keenly sensed something wrong with the situation. Nothing would be charming enough to attract him. For it to happen meant that something was wro
“Give us three pots of tea. We don’t need anything else. Thank you.” Philip did not order anything else. In his opinion, he was just here to find information, so his money should be spent on things that mattered the most. The waiter rolled his eyes at the order and seemed to look down on Philip. “Customers, are you sure you only want a few pots of tea? We have many snacks too,” the waiter said in disdain. Carlos was more concerned about his image, so he was shocked by the waiter’s obvious disdain. “Yes, we only need a pot of tea each. We want to have a taste first.” Adam's attitude was much better, speaking with a friendly smile on his face. Even if the waiter was angry, he could do nothing about it. The waiter left cursing under his breath. He thought that they were big customers, but they did not even give him a tip. Philip glanced at the waiter helplessly. Even waiters were so arrogant nowadays. Philip and the others were quickly served three pots of tea. The pots
Philip was not afraid at all. He knew that someone would target him, but they were just losers. They might be influential, but they were nothing in his eyes. He did not want to cause trouble, but it did not mean he would let anyone insult him. Philip and the others quickly found a tavern that looked quite high-end. “This place looks interesting.” Philip found the various decorations quite novel and knew it would not be cheap. “I don’t think it’s so easy to find any important information here. Just look at the customers and you’ll know that we’ll spend a bomb,” Carlos marveled at the price tag. Adam looked at the menu curiously and was quickly surprised to see how expensive it was for a pot of tea. “A pot of tea costs thousands of crystals?” Adam almost had a meltdown at the price. “Look at the requirements stated on the menu. Each person has to order a minimum of a pot of tea. Anything less than that and we’re not welcomed.” Adam shook his head helplessly and suddenly
“It’ll take a long time for this little fox to become a human. I think you would've found your other half before that happened.” After exchanging some pleasantries, Philip bade farewell to the shopkeeper and left without further ado. They had to hurry up to find the person Adam was looking for.… Meanwhile, Luther hurried back home unhappily. He never dreamed that he would suffer such humiliation one day. As soon as he returned home, a man greeted him. It was none other than his father, who doted on his son. “What's wrong?” He was surprised to see his son ignoring him. His son was always flashy and arrogant, so his behavior was quite unusual. Luther was in no mood to pay attention to his father. He returned to the room angrily without saying a word. “Guard, what’s going on? Did someone bully my son?” Luther's father, Klein, glared at the guard unhappily, blaming the guard for everything. The guard kneeled in fear and felt sorry for himself. “The young sir was brows
The shopkeeper was clearly relieved by Philip’s remark and direct approach. However, he was also embarrassed by Philip’s bluntness. He smiled at Philip awkwardly as an apology. “Why don’t you recommend a pet for my buddy? It should be a stronger one, preferably a combat type!” Philip glanced at Carlos. He knew that Carlos was too embarrassed to take the initiative. Carlos looked at Philip gratefully, letting out a shy chuckle. The shopkeeper recommended several pets to them. Carlos was dazzled by the sight and wanted them all. Adam looked at the scene with satisfaction. Although he had a high position, he did not have a decent pet either. It was difficult to have a pet in their world. With a wave of his hand, Philip generously bought a pet for each of them. At this time, Philip heard a whine from somewhere. He turned his head curiously and looked for the source of the sound. “What’s that noise?” Philip looked at the shopkeeper in confusion, unable to find the source of
Luther was at a loss for how to react. If the rabbit could speak, it had to be stronger than his pet. Although his pet was very powerful, it was just an ordinary creature that could understand some basic instructions and handle normal interactions. A talking pet was simply to die for. “Wow, how can that monster pet speak? It’s a force to be reckoned with.” Luther was shocked to see a talking pet. It was enviable to have such a powerful monster. Before this, he mocked the rabbit for not having any ability, but the tide had turned. He was almost going crazy with jealousy and wished that he could take the rabbit for himself. “I didn't bring my pet along, so I’m afraid I can’t show it to you. Losers like you don’t deserve to see my pet.” Luther acted full of snobbery and disdain, but he clutched his purse awkwardly. In fact, not only did he bring his pet out, but he had also been ready to show it off at any time. After all, his pet was very powerful and could grow bigger or sma
Philip was annoyed by the guy’s ridicule and simply wanted to keep a distance from him. “I don’t care who you are. I don’t want to pay attention to a loser.” After saying this, Philip could not wait to leave this disgusting place. He felt sick at the sight of the guy’s ugly face. Carlos lost the mood to watch the fun. He shook his head helplessly and turned around to leave. However, that guy was used to getting his way. He did not plan to let them leave in one piece. Anyone who offended him had to die. “Surround him. Don’t let him run away!” The man glared at Philip with disdain, sure that Philip would die. Philip was quickly surrounded by a large group of people. They were angry that Philip dared to go against their boss. “Who are you? Where did you come from? How dare you disobey our boss? Didn't he tell you to stop?” a guard yelled angrily. He was clearly a competent lackey, loudly accusing Philip as if he was going to stand up for his boss. “What are you looking at?