The ascent of the Starry Sky Group, after a period of unexpected turbulence, has firmly returned to the commercial arena, continuing to weave the brilliant tapestry of Liu Hui's personal saga.

"Starry Sky Spirit" has officially launched for sale, priced at five US dollars per pill. By taking one pill each before intimacy, couples can experience unprecedented pleasure, deepening their emotional connection and solidifying the foundation of their marriage and relationship.

For a product possessing such potent capabilities, a price tag of just five dollars—converting to only about thirty-plus Chinese Yuan—is remarkably accessible, affordable for nearly everyone. The previously best-selling Viagra on the market offered less than one-tenth of "Starry Sky Spirit's" efficacy, yet commanded a price more than five times higher. Consequently, after experiencing and comparing the two firsthand, consumers immediately abandoned the Viagra in favor of the Starry Sky Group's "Starry Sky Spirit."

Thus, even though each "Starry Sky Spirit" pill costs only five dollars and requires a single dose, the sheer volume of the global market is staggering. With two to three billion families worldwide, even if each household consumed an average of two pills per month, the product’s monthly sales revenue would exceed twenty billion US dollars—a truly staggering projection.

What is even more astonishing is that "Starry Sky Spirit" is not a one-time-use item; it is fully qualified to become an essential commodity in every household, possessing an endless market potential. The product's technology is so advanced that no other company can develop a comparable item. Therefore, relying solely on this single product, the Starry Sky Group can comfortably thrive for at least a century. This product will become another golden goose laying eggs for the Starry Sky Group.

When industry insiders calculated the long-term market potential of the Starry Sky Group’s "Starry Sky Spirit," they couldn't help but marvel at Liu Hui’s sheer luck. They understood that even if the Starry Sky Group possessed no other products, this one alone would guarantee them a century of prosperity, given its ability to fundamentally revolutionize marital intimacy without any foreseeable competition.

Liu Hui’s release of "Starry Sky Spirit" met with an immediate and fervent market response. After all, products that are both affordable, highly effective, and entirely free of toxic side effects are becoming increasingly rare. Consumer satisfaction translated into enormous profits for the Starry Sky Group, profits that continuously pumped vital sustenance into the construction of the "City of Stars."

Upon regaining his health, King Yue returned to Hong Kong with Pingping to arrange a lavish funeral for his father. His father had died in utter desolation, yet his passing was honored with extravagant solemnity. This profound contrast compelled King Yue into deep introspection regarding his own previously decadent life. Unconsciously, a massive shift occurred within King Yue's mindset.

After concluding his father's funeral rites, King Yue returned to the "City of Stars" and chose to remain there with Pingping day and night, deliberately ignoring all other matters.

Although King Yue harbored no desire for revenge, Liu Hui was not prepared to let the matter rest. He contacted Luo Tianmin. While Luo Tianmin, prioritizing the greater good, refrained from moving against Zhou Hua while he remained within the mainland, the Hong Kong judge whose ruling was blatantly irregular faced relentless pressure from Luo Tianmin. Consequently, the judge was indicted by the prosecutor in Hong Kong on charges of official misconduct. The evidence provided by the prosecution was irrefutable, ensuring the corrupt judge would inevitably face imprisonment.

As for the several Hong Kong triad societies that distinguished themselves during the operation to hunt down King Yue, Lin Yuan personally led the Dragon Fang Mercenary Corps. They directly apprehended the bosses of those triads, along with the members of the cleaver squads.

Although Liu Hui understood the triads' initial motive was purely financial gain, he had no intention of sparing them. Anyone who provoked him, or those he held dear among his family and friends, must pay a severe price. Otherwise, opening such a door would leave his loved ones perpetually insecure.

Therefore, the triad bosses and the cleaver squad members were all sunk into the sea by Lin Yuan. Although the triads understood Liu Hui was responsible for eliminating their leaders, they dared not harbor any resentment, knowing Liu Hui’s current power was far beyond their capacity to challenge. Moreover, Liu Hui’s reprisal created a power vacuum within their organizations—a perfect opportunity for ambitious underlings to seize control. Their focus immediately shifted to internal power struggles; avenging their former bosses was never even mentioned.

Zhou Hua, back on the mainland, felt increasingly uneasy after learning Liu Hui had begun his campaign. However, because his position was intertwined with the interests of too many high-ranking officials, no one could touch him immediately. For the sake of his own safety, he redoubled his efforts to funnel vast sums of wealth to his protectors; as long as he could continue supplying them with massive benefits, his safety was assured.

One week later, the Zerg from the insectoid race initiated contact with Liu Hui.

“Esteemed Lord Zerg, greetings!” Liu Hui spoke.

“Esteemed Lord Liu Hui, greetings!” Zerg’s expression remained impassive. Even if the Zerg had been smiling, Liu Hui would have been unable to tell, given the vast biological difference between their species; Liu Hui had no frame of reference for Zerg facial expressions.

“Lord Zerg, the reason you sought me out today—has your research on the medicine finally concluded?” Liu Hui inquired.

“Affirmative. Following our recent period of research, the substance required to cure tobacco addiction has been successfully developed. Concurrently, we have also formulated the antidote for white powder addiction, which we offer to you free of charge,” Zerg reported.

Liu Hui was ecstatic. “These medications have actually been developed? That is truly wonderful. May I see them?”

Zerg placed two glass test tubes onto the Planar Trading Device and executed a transaction, transferring the two vials into Liu Hui’s possession.

In his hands, Liu Hui held two glass test tubes. One contained a crimson liquid, the other, a yellow one.

“Lord Liu Hui, the yellow substance is the medication you requested to eliminate herb addiction; the red substance is the antidote for white powder addiction,” Zerg explained.

Liu Hui examined the two distinct liquids curiously. “Can these two medications truly eradicate the addiction to herbs and white powder? Given that both addictions are primarily psychological?”

Zerg replied, “When developing these two compounds, we thoroughly considered the condition you described, and we engineered our solution accordingly.”

Liu Hui asked with interest, “How did you address the psychological aspect?”

Although the addiction mechanisms for tobacco and narcotics differ, both involve a strong psychological component. Relapses are highly common after quitting, prompting Liu Hui’s detailed query.

Zerg explained, “Once injected into the addict’s system, the two drugs you hold will immediately eliminate all physiological dependence. This means that if they choose not to use tobacco or white powder again, they simply won’t, and their body will experience no physical discomfort whatsoever.”

Liu Hui inquired, “But what if they relapse? How is that managed?”

Zerg assured him, “Be at ease; relapse will not occur.”

Liu Hui asked, surprised, “How is that possible? In our world, the rate of relapse for those who quit tobacco and white powder is exceptionally high.”

Zerg stated, “For any individual injected with our compounds, should they attempt to relapse, their body will immediately exhibit adverse reactions.”

Liu Hui asked curiously, “What kind of adverse reactions?”

Zerg clarified, “If they use again, their bodies will induce vomiting, intense weeping, and extreme discomfort. At that point, tobacco or white powder will not only fail to generate any pleasure but will instead cause them profound physical distress.”

Liu Hui suddenly understood. “If what you say is true, then anyone injected with these two drugs will not only instantly shed their dependence but will also develop a physical aversion to tobacco and white powder.”

Zerg confirmed, “Precisely. Once they have received our medication, their bodies will be rendered incapable of ever again encountering tobacco or white powder. This fundamentally eradicates the addiction, as even the desire to relapse becomes impossible.”

Liu Hui was overjoyed, but a new concern immediately surfaced. “In our world, people frequently smoke in public, exposing bystanders to secondhand smoke. If someone cured of tobacco addiction inhales secondhand smoke in a public space, will they experience the same adverse reactions?”

Zerg responded, “That is absolutely not a concern. Inhaling secondhand smoke will not induce physical distress, though it will also not provide the pleasure associated with smoking. For someone successfully cured of tobacco addiction, breathing secondhand smoke will feel like inhaling ordinary air, causing no ill effects. The only potential reaction might be finding the smell slightly unpleasant.”

Liu Hui immediately began to contemplate the implications. If these drugs performed as Zerg described, the medication for quitting tobacco would open an entirely new market: selling it to people who simply wish to avoid secondhand smoke. This realization suggested the product’s market potential had just expanded again.

Qian Yu Chuhai sincerely apologizes. Due to a business trip over the last few days, I was drinking heavily every evening and forgot my laptop charger, preventing me from writing and uploading. However, starting from today, I will engage in several consecutive bursts of writing to make up for the 18,000 words missed over the previous three days.

My gratitude goes out to the reader 'Ambassador' for their staunch support, particularly for summoning so many [presumably referring to monthly passes/subscriptions] for this book this month, and for the generous reward of 20,000 coins, instantly making them the book’s first 'Sect Master.'

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Please look forward to it; I aim to deliver four chapters today, exceeding 12,000 characters, to ensure everyone enjoys a satisfying read! RO