"I'll be going back if there's nothing else," Lin Xiaojia said with a smile. "Grandma is waiting for me to cook!"
After Lin Xiaojia left, Han Yunhai spoke, "Did you take a liking to him, sir? But it's true, he has the body and the face." Su Dan Novel Network
"Don't talk nonsense!" Lu Fan glared. "I just got married not long ago, how could I have such thoughts? It's just that this woman is not simple; her aura is intriguing."
"I think Mr. Lu has taken a liking to him, otherwise why would you praise him so much?" Shen Xiaoxiao teased. "Is it only him who has a special aura? Don't I have one? Regardless, I'm still considered a beauty in Chu Prefecture."
"Cough, that's not what I meant," Lu Fan said with an awkward smile. "The person just now was indeed different!"
"Sir, what do you mean by different?" Han Yunhai asked in surprise. "From my perspective, she's just an ordinary woman with no special qualities."
"She has a special aura, one that even I find intimidating," Lu Fan frowned. "I even suspect she's a hidden master."
"How is that possible? She was bullied in the restaurant and looked very fragile," Shen Xiaoxiao said frankly. "If she were a master, she wouldn't have acted like that!"
Lu Fan chuckled and didn't pay much attention. Regardless of Lin Xiaojia's identity, he didn't particularly care.
"Have you heard? A major figure has recently arrived in Chu Prefecture," Shen Xiaoxiao said seriously. "He will be fighting the master of the Jin Guang Martial Arts Hall in seven days. Will you be going?"
"Are you talking about Lord Lu from Jiangnan?" Han Yunhai asked with an awkward smile.
"That's right, that person is Lord Lu from Jiangnan!" Shen Xiaoxiao quickly nodded. "I only found out recently. If there's really a big battle, it will definitely be a good show!"
"We will be going too!" Lu Fan nodded. "Perhaps we'll meet there!"
"That's great!" Shen Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly.
After browsing for a while on Wanbao Street, Lu Fan arrived at a medicinal herb stall. He frowned as he looked at the herbs on the ground.
Indeed, one could find many good things in places like this, but precious medicinal herbs were quite rare, which disappointed him.
"Young man, these medicinal herbs are all top-quality," the boss said. "Is there nothing you fancy?"
"These medicinal herbs are indeed good!" Lu Fan nodded and smiled. "But they are not what I need!"
"Judging by your words, since these medicinal herbs are so good, why not buy some?" the boss said again. "After all, such herbs are rare and you won't lose out by buying them!"
"Since the boss said so, then pack them all up," Lu Fan shrugged. It was impossible to refine high-grade pills with these herbs, but refining some low-end pills would suffice.
"These medicinal herbs are quite valuable, costing at least thirty thousand!" the boss looked at Lu Fan. "Are you sure you want to pack them all?"
"Thirty thousand?" Shen Xiaoxiao frowned. "Boss, aren't you overcharging? Thirty thousand for these few herbs?"
"Young lady, these are all precious medicinal herbs, and they all come from Niutou Mountain," the boss said seriously. "This price is already very reasonable. If you don't want them, I won't sell them, and I won't bargain!"
"Pack them for me!" Lu Fan was direct, transferring thirty thousand, appearing quite generous.
Shen Xiaoxiao didn't understand medicinal herbs and didn't know their preciousness. Judging by the herbs on the stall, even selling them for fifty thousand wouldn't be excessive.
Judging by their age, they were indeed not ordinary items, and the price was also quite reasonable. Otherwise, given Lu Fan's personality, he would have likely bargained.
"Mr. Lu, selling these few herbs for thirty thousand, isn't that too much?"
Shen Xiaoxiao frowned. "There are many fakes on the street stalls. Although this is Wanbao Street, such things are rampant."
"Miss Shen, don't worry. Mr. Lu is smart and won't be easily fooled," Han Yunhai said with a smile. "So Miss Shen doesn't need to worry too much!"
Lu Fan smiled, appearing harmless, as if everything seemed normal in his eyes.
Shen Xiaoxiao dared not say more. She didn't understand medicinal herbs, and speaking too much would only make her a laughingstock.
After the transaction was completed, Lu Fan put the herbs into his bag. Just then, a man approached, looked at the herbs in Lu Fan's hand, and said with a smile, "I've been looking for this Golden Leaf Grass for a long time, I didn't expect to find it here!"
The man was dressed simply and wore glasses, which made him appear more serious.
"You have quite good eyesight!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "This is indeed Golden Leaf Grass."
"This Golden Leaf Grass is of great use to me. Brother, can you bear to part with it?" Gu Wen said earnestly. "After all, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda."
"Golden Leaf Grass is also a precious medicinal herb, how can it be easily given away?" Lu Fan smiled. "I see you are a physician, you should know this."
"I have a patient who has contracted a strange illness and likely needs Golden Leaf Grass," Gu Wen said frankly. "I've been waiting at Wanbao Street for three people, all for this item!"
"I can't just take your word for it," Lu Fan shrugged. "This Golden Leaf Grass is in my possession, and I cannot hand it over. As for your patient, that's your business."
"Brother, you are also a physician, why speak like this?" Gu Wen frowned. "I didn't want to resort to force, but if I don't get this Golden Leaf Grass today, you might not be able to leave!"
"Quite the arrogant tone!" Han Yunhai said coldly. "Within Chu Prefecture, very few dare to speak to us like this! You want to snatch it if you can't get it, is this your usual style?"
"It's a last resort," Gu Wen said with a wry smile. "I can't just watch the patient die."
"If you have the ability, then snatch the Golden Leaf Grass from my hand," Lu Fan said with a faint smile. "Let's see what you're capable of."
"Since that's the case, I shall be impolite."
Gu Wen made his move without hesitation, lunging at Lu Fan with extreme speed. To obtain the Golden Leaf Grass, he naturally wouldn't hold back.
Unfortunately, as he approached Lu Fan, he felt a powerful internal force, causing him to retreat backward. His expression changed, and he couldn't even stand steady.
"Grandmaster?"
Gu Wen looked incredulous. "Internal energy projected externally, you must be a Grandmaster expert."
"What Grandmaster or not, are you capable or not?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "If you're not capable of getting the Golden Leaf Grass, you won't be able to take it!"
"Your Excellency is a Grandmaster expert, how can I be your opponent?" Gu Wen said with a wry smile. "I admit defeat, it's just a pity that the old man is critically ill, and I am powerless."
"You can still treat the illness without Golden Leaf Grass," Lu Fan said calmly. "I think it's your lack of medical skill that makes you so anxious!"