People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 86, The Deal, Jing Ni Appears (Seeking Monthly Tickets!!)

Filled with anticipation, Xu Qing returned home under the cover of night.

Just as I opened the gate, the sound of wheels turning came from behind me.

Xu Qing turned his head and saw a carriage bearing the insignia of the Hidden Dragon Hall driving towards him.

Situ Wanli lifted the carriage curtain, jumped off his horse, and greeted Xu Qing.

"Imperial Physician, you've finally returned."

Upon seeing Situ Wanli's sudden visit, Xu Qing already guessed his purpose, but pretended to be puzzled.

"Master Situ, what brings you here so suddenly?"

“This is not a sudden visit. I came when you were off duty, but you didn’t return, so I waited until now,” Situ Wanli said with a smile.

"Then let's not stand outside anymore. Hall Master Situ, please take a seat and let's have a chat."

"it is good."

Xu Qing led Situ Wanli to the reception room, where the two sat facing each other.

"I returned in a hurry and didn't have time to make tea. Please forgive me, Hall Master Situ," Xu Qing said apologetically.

"You're too kind, Imperial Physician. I'm just a rough man, and it would be a waste for me to drink such fine tea. If you have the chance, please visit Qianlong Hall, and I'll treat you to some drinks."

Situ Wanli didn't mind. He had come to ask Xu Qing for a favor, so he naturally kept a low profile.

"Master Situ is indeed a generous person. What brings you here today?" Xu Qing asked.

"It's nothing. I noticed that the Imperial Physician is quite fond of the classics of the Daoist sage Liezi. In the past two days, Qianlong Hall has compiled a portion of the classics, some of which happen to be classics left by Liezi."

"Such a classic and rare book will only become moldy and rotten if it is left in the hands of someone who does not know its value, thus burying its treasure."

"Only by entrusting it to a talented person can its value be realized, and in my heart, the Imperial Physician is a person with both virtue and talent, so I came here specifically to deliver this to you."

As Situ Wanli spoke, he clapped his hands, and two disciples from the Hidden Dragon Hall carried a small box onto the table, bowed to Xu Qing, and then left.

Situ Wanli opened the box, revealing several scrolls of bamboo slips inside.

Xu Qing glanced at the bamboo slips in the box, then closed the box again with a smile on his face.

"I have received such a treasure from Hall Master Situ, but I have done nothing to deserve it. Please forgive me for not being able to accept it," Xu Qing said calmly, tapping the box lightly twice with the hand that was pressing it down.

When Situ Wanli saw this, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he still maintained his smile.

"Imperial Physician, you jest. If I were to say you are immoral today, I'm afraid the people of Xinzheng would drown me in their spittle tomorrow," Situ Wanli said with a laugh.

"It is the king's order to heal the people, not my merit."

Xu Qing withdrew her hand from the box and looked at Situ Wanli with a smile.

He now needs Situ Wanli to help him collect medicinal herbs and prescriptions through Qianlong Hall, but he cannot easily give in, only in this way can he take the initiative as much as possible.

Situ Wanli looked at Xu Qing, his eyes darting around, his smile vanishing at any moment, but soon revealing a hint of helplessness and emotion.

"Since the Imperial Physician has put it this way, I will speak frankly: I do indeed have a request for the Imperial Physician this time."

"When the Hidden Dragon Hall was attacked last time, my Farmer Clan held people accountable. Fortunately, the leader of the Heroic Sect remembered my contributions over the years and only demoted me to the position of deputy hall master, temporarily assuming the authority of the hall master."

"There are many people within the Farmer's Clan who are eyeing the Hidden Dragon Hall. I have no other choice but to come to you for help. I hope to use your reputation to revitalize the Hidden Dragon Hall so that I can protect myself."

"As long as you are willing to help me revive the Hidden Dragon Hall, I will certainly not treat you unfairly. Whatever treasure you want, I will do my best to find it for you."

After finishing his sentence, Situ Wanli looked at Xu Qing with a dejected expression. He had originally planned to slowly reveal these things to Xu Qing in order to gain an opportunity to bargain in the upcoming negotiations.

However, Xu Qing's attitude clearly indicated that he did not want to give him this opportunity, so he could only tell the truth and hope that Xu Qing would help him out of consideration for the previous five scrolls of bamboo slips.

“Master Situ, why didn’t you say so earlier? Back in the Hidden Dragon Hall, we were already friends.”

"But now you clearly don't consider me a friend. The friendship between friends is priceless, far beyond what any treasure can compare to."

Xu Qing leaned back in his seat, shook his head slightly, and looked somewhat disappointed.

Looking at Xu Qing's expression, Situ Wanli felt a little uneasy, and he didn't understand where this unease came from.

He was the deputy head of the Hidden Dragon Hall of a peasant family, and he had been in the martial arts world for more than 20 years. But he had an absurd idea in his mind that the person in front of him was not some imperial physician, but a big shot in the martial arts world who specialized in settling disputes.

However, he also understood Xu Qing's request from her words.

I don't want treasures, I want human kindness.

"Imperial Physician, this was my oversight. You're right, we're friends, and friends should help each other in times of trouble," Situ Wanli said, rising to his feet and bowing to Xu Qing. "Hall Master Situ is right. I wonder how you plan to use my reputation to revitalize the Hidden Dragon Hall?" Xu Qing smiled and gently pressed Situ Wanli back into his seat.

“That’s how it is,” Situ Wanli began to explain his thoughts.

Xu Qing listened silently. Situ Wanli's idea was basically the same as he had expected. He wanted to use his medical skills and reputation as a divine doctor to turn Qianlong Hall into an intermediary and collect favors.

However, Situ Wanli's plan was more detailed, more feasible, and more likely to win favors.

"That's a very good idea. It seems that Hall Master Situ has put a lot of effort into it," Xu Qing nodded and said.

Seeing Xu Qing nod, Situ Wanli couldn't hide his excitement, but he also knew that it was Xu Qing's turn to make his demands.

"Imperial Physician, please rest assured, this matter is absolutely feasible. If you have any further requests, please feel free to speak, and I will certainly do my best to fulfill them," Situ Wanli said.

"We don't talk about these things between friends," Xu Qing said, waving his hand.

"Imperial Physician, you've done me such a great favor, I must repay you. Let me do you a small favor, just one."

"Hey, let's not talk about this, let's not talk about this."

"It's just a small thing, just a small thing."

"Could you help me gather some medicinal herbs and prescriptions?" Xu Qing said with a smile.

Situ Wanli was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter and said...
"This matter is too simple for me. In the future, Imperial Physician, please just let me know if you need any medicinal materials."

Located in Xinzheng, Qianlong Hall is situated in a strategically important location in the heart of Korea, a place of constant warfare. It has business dealings with merchants from all over the world and maintains close relationships with dignitaries and chivalrous figures from various countries.

Finding medicinal herbs and prescriptions was an extremely simple matter for Qianlong Hall.

He had expected Xu Qing to make some unreasonable demands, but he hadn't anticipated that it would be such a simple matter. Had he known this would happen, he wouldn't have needed to play so many tricks on Xu Qing.

"I don't want ordinary medicinal herbs; they must be rare and precious herbs that are hundreds of years old," Xu Qing reminded him.

Situ Wanli's smile froze; he had indeed been too optimistic.

These are rare and precious natural treasures, each one extremely rare, and their value surpasses even that of the treasures in the Qianlong Hall.

After glancing at Xu Qing, Situ Wanli nodded after much deliberation.

“Okay,” Situ Wanli said.

Herbs are hard to find even after a hundred years, but they can always be found. If he misses this opportunity, he will lose all chance to rise above others.

"Then next time Qianlong Hall holds a treasure exchange event, Hall Master Situ, please remember to invite me," Xu Qing said with a smile.

"sure."

After finalizing the deal, the two exchanged pleasantries before Situ Wanli prepared to leave.

Xu Qing saw him off at the door and only felt relieved after watching him get into the carriage and leave.

"A year... I hope I can improve my skills as much as possible this year."

Xu Qing sighed inwardly. He would be fighting Xiaoyaozi a year from now, and all the countries and clans would come to watch. If he were to be beaten too badly, it would be truly humiliating.

Xu Qing was a man who cared about his reputation. Even if he couldn't defeat Xiaoyaozi, he at least wanted to lose in a dignified manner.

By relying on rare and precious materials to enhance their strength, although their foundation is unstable, at least their strength on paper is still acceptable.

Moreover, with the Evergreen Skill and the guidance of his teacher He Guanzi, his foundation, while not as solid as that of someone who truly cultivates on their own, is not much different.

After the carriage disappeared around the street corner, Xu Qing turned around and went home. He closed the courtyard gate and went back to his room to study the bamboo slips left by Liezi.

He must strive to enter the Dao of Noble Emptiness as soon as possible. His strength comes from the Evergreen Technique, and he must resolve the hidden dangers of the technique as soon as possible.

At the same time, two figures appeared not far from Xu Qing's residence.

One of them was dressed in a fitted metallic combat suit with purple and white stripes, carrying a strangely shaped sword; it was none other than Jing Ni, who had come to monitor Xu Qing.

"The Farmer's Family? Situ Wanli? He actually has connections with the target?" Jing Ni said coldly.

"The target had participated in the Qianlong Hall's treasure exchange conference, but for some reason he only went to the Qianlong Hall and didn't participate. Our intelligence didn't mention that he and Situ Wanli had any close relationship," the Luo Wang's head in Xinzheng said in a low voice.

"Go and inform Nightfall, and have them hand over all the information related to Xu Qing," Jingni said, looking at Xu Qing's residence.

"Yes."

Sorry guys, I overslept and forgot to post this after lunch.

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