"Gentlemen, our Royal Court great clan has been preparing the Taiyuan Tower for many years. Not long ago, due to the interference of some troublemakers, the grand opening of the Taiyuan Tower went through one setback after another. But good things take time—any force that goes against the current will ultimately be unable to stop the Taiyuan Tower from opening..."
The Royal Court clan lord was in high spirits, his voice ringing out loud and clear.
The moment his voice carried, it swept from one end of Shennong Market to the other, blanketing the entire street.
"Today, we have the honor of inviting several clan lords of Glass Kingdom City to share in this grand occasion. And here, I have some good news for everyone—"
At this point, the Royal Court clan lord paused, then continued: "I'm sure you've all heard of the Myriad Years Pill? Yes, that's right! Today, our Taiyuan Tower will proudly debut the Myriad Years Pill!"
The crowd erupted in cheers.
Of course, most of those cheering were shills planted by the Taiyuan Tower. These people were extras, brought in to warm up the crowd and raise the atmosphere.
Having the chance to do a favor for a great clan, these people naturally felt it was a badge of honor, so they played their roles with tremendous enthusiasm.
"My Lord, the Myriad Years Pill is truly miraculous! I've heard it can rival heaven itself for lifespan, showing immediate results—reversing the flow of time on the spot and seizing the creations of heaven and earth!"
"That's right, my Lord! Why not demonstrate it right here and now!"
"Yes, seeing is believing! We all know the Myriad Years Pill is miraculous, but none of us have ever seen it with our own eyes!"
These people's voices were especially loud. Those who didn't know the inside story would have a hard time figuring out that they were shills hired by the Royal Court great clan.
The Royal Court clan lord smiled faintly. "I've already taken everyone's feelings into account. As these good friends say—seeing is believing, and hearsay is unreliable. Today, my clan will provide two Myriad Years Pills for a free trial. And to earn your trust, the candidates will be selected from right here among you."
"What?"
"As expected of the Royal Court great clan—truly generous! Are these pills really free?"
"My, my, such magnanimity from the Royal Court great clan! They're really living up to their status as the number one clan. What a pity I'm too young to qualify for the Myriad Years Pill!"
"Mm, that's the bearing a great clan should have. Two Myriad Years Pills—worth tens of millions—just to run a trial? It seems the Royal Court great clan really does have sincerity!"
The hired shills performed splendidly, playing off each other with perfect coordination. Flattery poured from their lips in waves, building momentum for the Royal Court great clan.
Pill King Lu Feng, who was lurking in the crowd, nearly threw up listening to all of it. How could he not see it? These people were obviously shills secretly hired by the Royal Court great clan.
The Royal Court great clan being generous? Having class?
That was practically the biggest joke of the year. Who in Glass Kingdom City didn't know that the Royal Court great clan would stop at nothing for profit?
Still, their frantic hype was having its effect. Many in the originally neutral crowd perked up after hearing these words.
And some who had previously harbored grudges against the Royal Court great clan found their prejudice slightly eased, thinking that this time, the clan was finally showing a bit of top-tier dignity.
The Royal Court clan lord laughed. "Friends, any Saint Realm expert whose lifespan has grown long enough is welcome to step forward. Perhaps this free opportunity is yours!"
Saint Realm experts were hardly scarce in Glass Kingdom City. The rogue cultivators in particular were far more numerous than most people realized. Having heard that Taiyuan Tower would be releasing the Myriad Years Pill, many of them had already been waiting at the scene for quite some time.
They didn't have invitations and weren't qualified to enter the Taiyuan Tower, but they waited outside, queuing up for a chance to buy a Myriad Years Pill.
There were several hundred such martial artists.
Hearing the Royal Court clan lord's words, this crowd desperately shoved and elbowed their way forward. Clearly, none of them wanted to miss this free opportunity.
After all, a miraculous pill like the Myriad Years Pill was sure to carry a hefty price tag. And with such an elaborate promotional push, selling it cheap was out of the question.
These rogue cultivators weren't wealthy to begin with, and their hearts churned with anxiety. They feared both that their money wouldn't be enough and that they wouldn't get a turn to purchase.
Caught between hope and dread, the moment they heard about a free chance—they naturally fought tooth and nail!
The scene grew even more chaotic.
Several hundred Saint Realm experts, old men with white beards and white hair, fought red in the face for favorable positions, some even coming to blows.
It took considerable effort, with the Shura warriors stepping in to intervene, before the situation was finally brought under control.
Even then, those rogue cultivators glared at each other, none willing to back down.
The Royal Court clan lord seemed to thoroughly enjoy the spectacle. With a smile, he spoke: "There's no need to quarrel. With so many of you and so few opportunities—only two free slots. To keep things fair, let's draw lots. Whoever is drawn gets the slot. It all comes down to your individual fortune—no use blaming heaven or anyone else. What does everyone think?"
"Good, let's draw lots!"
"My Lord, we trust the Royal Court great clan—you won't rig the drawing, will you?"
"Exactly, my Lord. We poor rogue cultivators hate nothing more than unfairness. We hope the clan lord can show us real fairness."
"As long as it's genuinely fair, even if I don't get picked, I'll happily spread the word about Taiyuan Tower for free!"
The rogue cultivators all cried out in agreement.
The Royal Court clan lord laughed. "I swear on the name of the Royal Court great clan—it will be absolutely fair, with absolutely no underhanded tricks. Rest assured."