With the Panlong Great Clan's powerful protection behind them, every conspiracy the Royal Court Great Clan had been plotting in secret all came to nothing.
For the open lectures, Jiang Chen had also made thorough preparations. He compiled numerous case studies and materials on the Guile Pill School.
He lectured for two shichen each day, continuing for three consecutive days.
On the first day, only one or two thousand people attended. By the second day, the crowd had swelled to three or four thousand. Word spread—one person told ten, ten told a hundred.
By the third day, the audience had grown to a full ten thousand.
Seeing this explosive turnout, the Taiyuan Pavilion team seized the opportunity to launch a great deal of promotion. The pills they offered were snapped up in an instant, and even the pre-orders had been pushed back half a year.
This booming scene had the Wei family father and son grinning from ear to ear.
Watching Jiang Chen seated on the lecture platform, holding forth on the Dao with effortless eloquence, the Wei family father and son were overcome with emotion. They never could have imagined that a chance encounter would bring about such an earth-shattering transformation for the Wei family.
Because of Jiang Chen, the Wei family had successfully suppressed their internal strife.
Because of Jiang Chen, the Wei family had regained the Panlong Great Clan's favor.
Because of Jiang Chen, the Wei family had finally become a new force among the pill powers of Shennong Market.
All of this—just a few months ago, they wouldn't have dared to even dream of such a thing, let alone imagine it actually happening.
"Everyone, time is limited. That will be all for today." From the lecture platform, Jiang Chen's three days of teaching had finally come to an end.
The audience below erupted in shouts.
"Pill King Zhen, I'm begging you—lecture a few more days!"
"Pill King Zhen, the Glazed Royal City hasn't heard such a brilliant lecture in years!"
"Pill King Zhen, from now on I'm your die-hard fan!"
"Pill King Zhen, take me in! You just won Taiyuan Tower and you'll need plenty of manpower—even if I just work as a shop hand, I'm fine with it!"
"Pill King Zhen, I don't need a salary—I'll work for free!"
One had to admit, the charm of the Guile Pill School was tremendous. After Jiang Chen's three days of lectures, the Guile Pill School—as an ancient and mysterious tradition—had suddenly ignited a sensation throughout the Glazed Royal City, drawing countless die-hard followers.
These people had clearly already made Jiang Chen their idol.
Jiang Chen laughed. "Everyone, we do intend to recruit. But with so many attendees, we obviously can't take on all of you. Starting tomorrow, we'll hold an open hiring process. Everyone will have a chance. If you're not selected, don't worry—there will be more opportunities in the future. As for the lectures, I have many worldly affairs to attend to, so lecturing every day clearly isn't realistic. Perhaps in the future, if the opportunity arises, I may open the platform for a few more days."
Lecturing every day—Jiang Chen obviously didn't have that kind of time.
If it weren't for building Taiyuan Pavilion's reputation, would Jiang Chen have bothered with lecturing?
He actually didn't particularly enjoy this kind of showy affair.
A tall tree catches the wind. On the surface, the Taiyuan Pavilion had only offended the Royal Court Great Clan, but with the enormous spotlight it had been under these past few days, among the many pill magnates of Shennong Market, it was hard to guarantee that no one was feeling jealous.
So, after the perfect grand opening, Jiang Chen decided to keep a low profile for a while and properly digest the fruits of these past few days.
Taiyuan Pavilion's current pace had already far exceeded expectations. There was no need to push any faster.
When a rising power moves too quickly, it inevitably draws suppression from all sides. Jiang Chen had no intention of becoming the bird that gets shot for sticking its head out.
Stepping down from the lecture platform, the Wei family father and son had long since come to greet him. Now, Jiang Chen was their lucky star—the living Bodhisattva that the Wei family had to treat with the utmost reverence.
"Pill King Zhen, you've truly worked hard these past few days. Taiyuan Pavilion owes its current success to you above all!" Wei Tianxiao praised from the heart.
"Pill King Zhen, Third Young Master Ji came again today. He's waiting inside," Wei Jie said.
These past few days, that Third Young Master Ji had practically been spending every single day at Taiyuan Pavilion.
Jiang Chen naturally knew what the Third Young Master Ji was after. He smiled and walked inside. The Wei family father and son accompanied him.
Over these past few days, the relationship between the Wei family and the Panlong Great Clan had been repaired. The Panlong Great Clan had even dispatched several senior figures to speak with the Wei family father and son, giving them firm reassurances. The Wei family had once again become a trusted faction of the Panlong Great Clan.
The group returned to the room. Third Young Master Ji said to Wei Tianxiao, "Clan Head Wei, arrange a private chamber."
Wei Tianxiao nodded hastily and went to make the arrangements himself.
Before long, the private chamber was ready. Third Young Master Ji smiled. "Pill King Zhen, would you honor us with a private conversation?"
Jiang Chen had a rough idea of what the Third Young Master Ji had in mind. He didn't decline, simply nodded, gestured for the other to lead the way, and followed behind him.
Third Young Master Ji glanced at the Wei family father and son. "You're not outsiders—come along as well."
Wei Tianxiao was flattered beyond measure and followed cautiously behind.