Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ye Ting received it with some doubt. As he looked at the delicate fragrance emanating from the jade bottle, he felt as if a ball of scorching flames was burning in his heart. He had a premonition that this spiritual liquid would definitely allow his stagnant strength to rise another level.
If he could become stronger, he would be able to protect the people around him!
However…
He looked at Ye Shu and furrowed his eyebrows. His expression was serious. “Shu-er, you must not tell anyone about your medical skills and spiritual liquid. Otherwise, you might attract the attention of people with ulterior motives.”
Just as she was about to agree, she suddenly thought of something. It was easy to hide her medical skills, but she was born with the bloodline of a goddess, which is detectable with a little observation. It would probably be difficult to hide it then…
Ye Shu pondered for a moment and her eyes lit up. She thought of a place.
Hundred Herb Hall.
“Shopkeeper, can you sell this golden black lotus to me for two taels?” A tall and thin man in luxurious clothes asked with a smile as he stood in front of the cabinet and looked at the shopkeeper who was dozing off with his chin propped up.
The shopkeeper sat in front of the counter, propping his head up a little bit. His eyes were slightly open, and his eyes were drowsy. Even so, the tall and thin man didn’t dare to show any trace of temper and greeted him with a fawning smile.
“Shopkeeper? I am offering 5,000 gold coins to buy your Golden Black Lotus. Is that okay?”
The passers-by were surprised and started discussing among themselves.
“What’s the background of this shopkeeper? Why is he so arrogant? Even the young master Wang of the capital is subservient to him. His family is extremely wealthy and owns the world!”
“You don’t even know about the Hundred Herbs Hall?” The bystanders looked at him in astonishment, as if they were looking at a strange person. Then, they lowered their voices and said.
“There are three dragon heads in the capital city. One is Xifang Pavilion, one is Bloodlust Pavilion, and the other is Hundred Herbs Hall. There’s no need to talk about the other two, which are famous. As for this Hundred Herbs Hall—the owner behind it has an impressive background.”
He asked curiously, “What do you mean?”
The bystanders looked around and whispered, “I heard that the owner is from the Alchemist Guild.”
Someone gasped.
No wonder this shopkeeper could be so arrogant. The background of the person behind him was so strong. Who wouldn’t curry favor with him?
Seeing that Wang Chong was still smiling ingratiatingly, they shook their heads and prepared to disperse. At this moment, a graceful and elegant woman slowly walked over like a bamboo in an empty valley. They were stunned.
While they were in a daze, Ye Shu went up to the counter and said in a clear voice, “I want to see your boss.”
They looked at the young girl who seemed reckless and sneered. This girl spoke so rashly and the shopkeeper had a strange temper. She would definitely be chased out by the shopkeeper.
Wang Chong’s expression was even worse. He said in a scornful tone, “The owner’s status is so prestigious, it’s not something a person like you can see as you wish…”
Before he could finish his sentence, he saw the shopkeeper who was dozing off suddenly open his eyes. When he saw Ye Shu, his attitude immediately became solicitous. His smile became wrinkled and his attitude changed. “So it’s Miss Ye. Please come in.”
Ye Shu ignored their shocked gazes and gave a faint hum before turning around to enter.
The passers-by outside were shocked. Who was this woman? Even the shopkeeper was so respectful to her!
But Wang Chong’s contemptuous and arrogant expression was still frozen on his face. As he watched the veiled woman enter, his expression changed several times, becoming extremely ugly.
He smiled and asked, “Shopkeeper, who was that woman just now?”
The shopkeeper glanced at him lightly and slowly kept the herbs in his hand. He said in a slow voice, “She is someone you can’t afford to offend.”
Inside the room, the incense pavilion was warm. As soon as she walked in, she smelled a medicinal fragrance. Under the dim candlelight, Chu Yao fiddled with the jade bracelet in her hand. She smiled and looked up at her. “Miss Ye, you’ve come? I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”
Ye Shu nodded. She felt a little strange. How did Chu Yao know that she was coming?
“Do you have any Dharma Artifacts that can hide one’s bloodline and strength?” Ye Shu curled his lips into a faint smile. “It would be best if it’s one of those Dharma Artifacts that even the most powerful mighty figures can’t see through.”
Chu Yao paused as she fiddled with the bracelet. She looked at Ye Shu in surprise. Ye Shu’s beautiful eyes were enchanting, causing her heart to tremble slightly. Chu Yao smiled elegrantly and said, “Lady Ye, this kind of magic tool is of a high-grade and extremely rare.”
“Extremely rare, but not unheard of, right?” Ye Shu smiled, her sharp gaze sweeping towards Chu Yao, as though she could see through her heart..