The Mystic Rank Pill formulas that Lin Qinghen modified; most of the formulas were public in the North Province Alchemist Association, so Leng Qiuyue could naturally find out about them with a bit of effort.
However, for ordinary Pharmacists to achieve those effects, they still needed to rely on the association's continuous guidance and training, which made the North Province Alchemist Association's Pharmacists particularly loyal.
Furthermore, some of the Pill Formulas with the best Improvements effects that Lin Qinghen improved had their Materials changed, and some detailed base ingredients were processed, making it difficult to discern the specific proportions when handed over to the subordinate Pharmacists for refining.
These types of formulas were not public, and the finished Medicinal Pills were only sold in Butterfly Dream Pharmacy and the North Province Alchemist Association's direct pharmacies.
This also meant that the most core improvements always remained in Lin Qinghen's own hands, and even if Fuxin Hall wanted to learn them, they would never find the way.
Now, when Lin Qinghen discussed the supply of some Mystic Rank Pills with Leng Qiuyue, his requirement was the widespread expansion of Butterfly Dream Pharmacy outside, which would inevitably require Fuxin Hall's help.
Since Butterfly Dream Pharmacy stood out to contend for a seat as the Eighth Family, it was believed to be the North Continent's outward-reaching tentacle; the wider the storefronts were spread, the better. Starting from that one store in Sunset City, Butterfly Dream Pharmacy was truly about to blossom everywhere.
What could Leng Qiuyue say? No matter how she looked at it now, it was better to nod in agreement. Even the Shen Family sided with Lin Qinghen; after much thought, she had no other choice.
Moreover, upon closer inspection, Lin Qinghen did not compete with her for territory outside. The pharmacies under Fuxin Mystical Method were not prominent; or rather, their goal was never commercial, but more about the significance brought by Pharmacist management.
The medicinal bases previously obtained from Lin Qinghen were mostly distributed for use by subordinate Pharmacists, and this time, the Mystic Rank Pills Leng Qiuyue was interested in were mostly Medicinal Pills improved by Lin Qinghen that could be used by Pharmacists and Artifact Refiners.
For example, those that enhance concentration, or some that can accelerate, or grant invisibility, etc. These Medicinal Pills can promote alchemy or save lives in critical moments, and are very important for Pharmacists and Artifact Refiners.
Lin Qinghen was also very clear about this, so his previous focus was on this aspect. Many Medicinal Pills had significant improvements, their Pill Formulas were still confidential, and some were directly from his System, offering a completely different user experience.
And what satisfied Leng Qiuyue the most was that while Lin Qinghen had ambition, it was just right.
For his collaborators, he always left them a way out, never pushing them to a dead end, and certainly not relying on the Yin Family to act recklessly.
The North Province Alchemist Association could achieve a perfect welfare System mainly because the number of Pharmacists there was relatively small. The group Fuxin Hall had to manage was too large, so even if they wanted to learn, it would be impossible to have that Foundation.
Unlike the North Province Alchemist Association, this emerging association, Fuxin Hall's existing System had been maintained for many years, deeply entrenched and difficult to change; it wasn't something a few people could simply reform.
A few Medicinal Pills or a single Medicine Firm couldn't shake Fuxin Hall's Foundation. If Lin Qinghen were to poach people, Leng Qiuyue would probably fight him to the death.
Lin Qinghen was very clear about this, so his thinking was precise. Since the North Province Alchemist Association bore that name, it naturally only targeted the North Continent. Butterfly Dream Pharmacy wanted to go out, but the association had to take root and form a North Continent characteristic.
He wouldn't recruit so many people outside, and with that barrier, other Pharmacists basically couldn't get through.
Besides, grasping too much means chewing too little. Lin Qinghen's consistent approach has always been to focus on quality over quantity. The Pharmacists remaining in the North Continent have endured hardships for the past decade or so, so after Lin Qinghen took office, several actions improved their lives, leaving no one unhappy. They are mostly obedient, and many see hope, working much harder than those outside.
If he were truly to manage the entire Spirit Realm's diverse group of Pharmacists, Lin Qinghen felt he would be annoyed to death.
He had met many people in Fuxin Hall; most were not easy to get along with and had many hidden agendas. That Elder Yuan Jiang was already considered one of the better ones. Many people's minds and reactions were not as clear as Leng Qiuyue's, nor were they as decisive as she was. It was better not to interact with them.
Under his approach, Butterfly Dream Pharmacy's collaboration with the Shen Family to establish points in the West Province went very smoothly, without any problems.
After all, strictly speaking, the business directions of both parties did not conflict.
There was actually a difference between the goods Butterfly Dream Pharmacy supplied to the Shen Family and what it sold itself. Among the Yellow-Rank Pills, those produced by Lin Qinghen's System were only sold by Butterfly Dream Pharmacy, as even with the fastest production speed, it would be impossible to supply so much.
The quality was different, so naturally, everyone's prices were different. As for Mystic Rank Pills, there were too many varieties, and the scope of improvement was huge. It was enough for the main products to be staggered. Moreover, the Shen Family mainly relied on its membership System and high-end Medicinal Pills, which was very different from Butterfly Dream Pharmacy's mass-market approach. The Shen Family's big business came from large forces and Families with huge demands, maintaining stable cooperative relationships, while individual customers were never their main source of income.
The Heaven Rank Medicinal Pill quota Lin Qinghen previously obtained from the Shen Family was all used to benefit the North Continent, not spread outside. It just compensated for Butterfly Dream Pharmacy's lack of Heaven Rank Medicinal Pill output. It was a situation where both parties got what they needed, their markets were staggered, and even complemented each other.
Fuxin Mystical Method's headquarters are in the South Province, not far from the Alliance. The new Alliance Leader, due to Chen Banyu's connection and the Yin Family's inclination, has a very harmonious relationship with Butterfly Dream Pharmacy. So, after discussing with Leng Qiuyue, setting up points and promoting in the South Province was not difficult.
As for the Central Province, that has always been the territory of Suyexian Mountain. Several Families he is friendly with, apart from the Lin Family, are basically all in the Central Province. Although Chu Cang has been much more disciplined now, the Central Province's forces are indeed deeply entrenched, and it might not be easy to penetrate for a while.
The remaining East Province is the territory of Bailu Vertical and Horizontal. In terms of pharmacies, they will always have to confront them.
Chairman Pei Xiang could be described as an all-rounder who offended no one. Now that the Yin Family was powerful, he immediately changed his attitude, recently engaging in fervent discussions with Yin Hengxie, and even proactively sent many things, though Yin Hengxie did not accept them.
But if Butterfly Dream Pharmacy were to go to his territory to snatch business, it wouldn't be so simple.
Bailu Vertical and Horizontal has been rooted in the Spirit Realm for a long time. The Yin Family's current military strength cannot solve all problems. Lin Qinghen thought for a moment and decided to temporarily put aside business in the East Province, focusing on the three large areas of the North Continent, West Province, and South Province first.
Especially the North Continent, this was his old Foundation.
Because of all these arrangements and personnel deployments, Lin Qinghen spent a lot of time outside making sure everything was in order. Shen Luoying had recovered for some time now, and refining Medicinal Pills was going very smoothly. Her complexion looked rosy, and when discussing Medicinal Pills with Lin Qinghen, her eyes shone with vitality.
After settling matters outside, Lin Qinghen took her and Lin Yunsi, along with everyone else, back to Tear City.
News of the Yin Family and Butterfly Dream Pharmacy making a splash had spread throughout the North Continent, and many felt honored.
This could be considered a true homecoming in glory, couldn't it?
Even Leng Qiuyue couldn't help but be curious. After confirming the cooperative relationship, she took a few people from Fuxin Mystical Method onto the boat returning to the North Continent, wanting to see what the situation was like there.
Traveling this path again, even Lin Qinghen's feelings were different.
When he first Transmigrated, the North Continent he saw was desolate, a vast area shrouded in a layer of gray mist, with barren, scarred land, indicating a difficult road ahead.
But looking at it now, the entire North Continent's land began to show a hint of green. The Longevity Vine's effect was very obvious. Yin Jiuxiao had prepared many seeds before he left. Now that the North Continent belonged to the Yin Family, there was naturally no need to be secretive in this regard.
Various low-star Yellow Rank weeds grew quickly, becoming dense and vibrant overnight.
This situation became even more apparent the closer they got to Tear City.
Leng Qiuyue and Shen Luoying could both see it. Looking down from above, there were patches of land divided into squares, with fields stretching for miles. If they looked closely, there were even Spiritual Artifacts working that they didn't understand.
According to the people around them, all of this was done by Lin Qinghen; it was his influence that led to the continuous expansion of the planting cooperatives.
The North Continent was no longer chaotic, with roads everywhere, and the clouds and mist dispersed. The Yin Family's high pavilion at the highest point of Tear City was completely renovated, the city was bustling with people, and all facilities were complete, as if it had regained its former prosperity, with people coming from all directions.
Whether they were Pharmacists, Artifact Refiners, ordinary Spirit Masters, or even the lowest-level common people, everyone looked forward to the future with hope.
Leng Qiuyue took a deep breath and said no more.
Seeing is believing. She clearly felt that it wasn't just one or two people from the Yin Family who had changed, but the entire North Continent.
When she spoke with Yin Hengxie before, he told her that the most significant person in the North Continent was actually not Jiuxiao, but Lin Qinghen; he was the lifeline of the North Continent's rise.
She had initially thought it was somewhat exaggerated, but after a detailed understanding, she realized it wasn't exaggerated at all; it was the truth.
People must learn to adapt to circumstances. Coming here, she was certain that her choice was not wrong.
She didn't choose the Yin Family; she chose Lin Qinghen.
The entire North Continent was indeed gradually regaining Life Qi. From then on, interactions with the outside world became increasingly frequent, as Medicinal Pills and some Materials still needed to be continuously exported.
The Yin Family now also had money, and they had refurbished two airships, constantly transporting goods back and forth. The Shen Family and Fuxin Mystical Method could also manage to create some Spiritual Artifacts that could cross the barrier, but this was still not enough.
The quantity supplied was too large, from Medicinal Pills to Materials, needing to be transported both in and out. After all, it affected the supply and demand of a large part of the Spirit Realm, and the few ships currently available were not enough.
The Yin Family had a lot of chaotic leftover supplies, as besides Tear City and Lin City, they previously had outposts in several major cities in the North Continent, and outposts naturally had warehouses.
They hadn't had a chance to sort them out before, but now that they had regained control of the North Continent, Yin Hengxie organized everything to see if there was anything useful, anything that could cross that wall, which would have to be rare and good stuff.
The Yin Family used to have a fleet of eight large ships, which could solve Lin Qinghen's current needs, but they were all broken now.
However, fortunately, the North Continent Artifact Refiner Association showed him, telling Lin Qinghen that they could be repaired, but some Materials were hard to find. The North Continent had turned over a new leaf, but some niche resources could not be found, requiring assistance from outside.
"We might still have to find Bailu Vertical and Horizontal," the Artifact Refiner Association Chairman told him. "Their Materials are the most complete in the Spirit Realm."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qinghen hesitated for a while.
The Yin Family's relationship with Bailu Vertical and Horizontal was a bit complicated to describe right now; they wouldn't get too deeply involved, but a superficial cordiality still existed. He had originally planned to clarify this relationship after the North Continent's overall strength stabilized over time, and Butterfly Dream Pharmacy had not yet moved towards the East Province.
But how to put it, with the help of Fuxin Mystical Method, so many Butterfly Dream Pharmacy stores quickly opened, which could not but affect Bailu Pharmacy, and the impact was very significant.
Even if they didn't open stores in the East Province, the outside roads were open. Who could stop the itinerant merchants from earning proxy shopping fees?
Discussing this with them now, he wondered if it would break this superficial calm.
The precious Materials needed to repair these ships, when added up, were no small purchase; it was a considerable big business. For Bailu Vertical and Horizontal to provide these things to help him, Chairman Pei Xiang would have to be willing to help him.
But what Lin Qinghen didn't expect was that Yin Jiuxiao, after hearing about this matter, proactively intervened to handle it.
"Don't worry, I happen to be going to the East Province soon, and I also have some matters to discuss with Bailu Vertical and Horizontal. I'll help Qinghen talk to them," he said. "Rest assured, Chairman Pei of Bailu Vertical and Horizontal is actually quite easy to talk to."
Lin Qinghen: "...Is that so?"
He looked at him suspiciously.
When he discussed with Leng Qiuyue previously, she certainly didn't describe him that way. Leng Qiuyue probably complained about him for half a day, listing Chairman Pei's series of money-grubbing and exploitative behaviors. In short, he was not a good person; stay away from him, or you'd easily get scammed.
Moreover, Lin Qinghen was puzzled: "Why are you going to the East Province for no reason?"
"To get a few things, don't worry, in a reasonable way. I'll be back soon," Yin Jiuxiao leaned down and kissed him on the cheek. "I think Chairman Pei will definitely welcome me."