The First Venerable of All Paths

Of course, for Fang Xuan, the matter of taking revenge on the Ming family still needs to be considered carefully.

Although his cultivation has improved and his strength has increased significantly, he is still no match for a Divine Intent Realm expert.

Moreover, the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor is still asleep, and if he were to face Ming Yong, it would be difficult for him to escape unscathed.

Besides the Ming family, Fang Xuan was more worried about Gu Can.

This person comes from an extraordinary background.

Moreover, he's narrow-minded and definitely won't let him off easily.

If the two were to join forces again and set a trap, Fang Xuan would be walking right into it.

As for joining forces with the He family, Fang Xuan had considered it.

Although they considered each other close friends, they had only known each other for a short time.

Fang Xuan naturally had to be extremely cautious about matters involving his life and fortune.

"The most urgent task is to help Li Xintong repair her sea of ​​consciousness."

Although Li Xintong is protected by the Xuan Yu Ice Coffin, it is not a long-term solution.

However, Fang Xuan still lacks a few important medicinal ingredients to repair Li Xintong's sea of ​​consciousness.

These medicinal herbs are only available at Tianbaolou.

"It seems we still have to go to Mingyang County."

Fang Xuan was somewhat helpless about this.

After all, this place is the closest to Mingyang County.

......

Three days later, Fang Xuan, who had changed his appearance using the Hundred Appearances Illusion Technique, once again stepped into Mingyang County.

Upon entering Mingyang County, Fang Xuan noticed that the atmosphere throughout the county seemed even more oppressive than before.

Most people were in a hurry, as if something big was about to happen.

Fang Xuan also didn't linger and went straight to Tianbao Tower.

"Calming Flower, Nourishing Herb, Heart-Protecting Leaf for a Hundred Years..."

At Tianbao Tower, the maid who was in charge of receiving Fang Xuan glanced at him with surprise, then said in a low voice, "My esteemed guest, the medicinal herbs you requested are of too high a grade for me to handle. I need to report this to my superiors."

Fang Xuan frowned and said, "Please hurry up."

"Please wait a moment, guests."

After leading Fang Xuan into a private room, the maid bowed, served him tea, and quickly withdrew.

Soon, a beautiful figure entered the private room.

As soon as it appeared, Fang Xuan smelled a faint fragrance.

He looked up, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

It was this woman!

The woman before me, dressed in a flowing, moon-white gown adorned with flowing clouds, walked gracefully towards me.

Her black hair moved slightly, exuding a natural elegance.

Xiao Jinyu, manager of Tianbao Tower in Mingyang County.

This steward, who is known as the most beautiful woman in Mingyang County, certainly deserves the title.

"We've kept our guests waiting."

Xiao Jinyu parted her red lips slightly, her voice soft yet lively and melodious.

Fang Xuan changed his voice, making it sound deep and rough.

This perfectly matches his imposing appearance at that moment.

"Does your establishment have the three medicinal herbs I need in stock?"

Xiao Jinyu hadn't expected Fang Xuan to be so direct, and she smiled, saying, "Is the guest in a hurry?"

As they were talking, Xiao Jinyu actually sat down near Fang Xuan.

The two were separated only by a small table.

Fang Xuan frowned and asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Please don't misunderstand, guest."

Xiao Jinyu chuckled and said, "I have the Tranquilizing Flower and Nourishing Spirit Grass in stock, but the last ingredient, the Hundred-Year Heart-Protecting Leaf, may need to be sourced from elsewhere."

Fang Xuan asked, "Approximately how long will it take?"

"It will take at most a month, and at the shortest, it will take at least ten days."

Xiao Jinyu said, "This is already the fastest speed."

"I am very busy and cannot wait that long."

Fang Xuan said, "How about this, I'll buy the Tranquilizing Flower and the Spirit Nourishing Grass first."

If it were three to five days, he could wait a bit.

But the atmosphere in Mingyang County is clearly not right now.

Fang Xuan's Hundred Appearances Illusion Technique can only last for a few days at most.

You will need to wait a while before you can use it again.

If the Ming family finds out that he is in Mingyang County, it will be difficult for him to leave.

"no problem."

Xiao Jinyu clapped his hands, and the maid from before came in carrying a tray with two boxes on it.

Taking the tray, Xiao Jinyu opened the boxes one by one.

Inside one of them was a palm-sized blue flower that faintly emitted a fluorescent glow.

As for the other box, there was a small black grass about the size of a palm. It looked unremarkable, but it actually emitted a wisp of spiritual power.

It is indeed the calming flower and the nourishing herb.

"How is it?"

Xiao Jinyu said, "These two herbs are of perfect quality. Both their age and medicinal properties are top-notch. Are you satisfied, sir?"

"not bad."

After confirming that the two herbs were indeed the Tranquilizing Flower and the Spirit Nourishing Grass he needed, Fang Xuan nodded and said, "Manager Xiao, please name your price."

"Oh? The guest knows me?"

A glint of light flashed in the depths of Xiao Jinyu's phoenix eyes as she looked at Fang Xuan with a half-smile.

"Manager Xiao is the most outstanding talent in Mingyang County; who doesn't know him?"

Fang Xuan smiled and looked at Xiao Jinyu seriously.

Xiao Jinyu smiled, unconcerned about Fang Xuan's staring gaze.

"Fixed price: 30,000 spirit stones."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan frowned.

This price is too high.

The price of these two herbs is at most 25,000 spirit stones.

Fang Xuan didn't say anything more, but simply took out a storage bag and threw it on the tray.

"make a deal."

Just as Fang Xuan was about to put the two herbs into his pocket, Xiao Jinyu stopped him.

"Don't rush."

Xiao Jinyu smiled faintly and said, "I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Manager Xiao, what do you mean by this?"

Fang Xuan said in an unfriendly tone, "Breaking your word is not the way Tianbaolou conducts business, is it?"

"Oh dear, the guest has misunderstood."

Xiao Jinyu wasn't angry. She smiled and said, "What I meant was, if you really want the Hundred-Year Heart-Protecting Leaf, I can try to find a way for you."

"If it's just a matter of transferring stock, then forget it."

Fang Xuan said, "I don't have that much time."

"No, that's not it."

Xiao Jinyu said, "I know who has the Hundred-Year Heart-Protecting Leaf, and I am confident that I can help you complete this deal."

"Manager Xiao, tell me your terms."

Fang Xuan spoke directly, without beating around the bush.

Xiao Jinyu said, "These medicinal herbs that the guests require are probably for alchemy, right?"

"good."

Seeing Fang Xuan nod, Xiao Jinyu's smile widened, and she said, "In that case, you must be an alchemist."

That's right.

Before Fang Xuan could speak, Xiao Jinyu said, "I would like to ask you to help me refine a pill."

"Steward Xiao, are you joking?"

Fang Xuan shook his head and laughed, "As the manager of Tianbao Tower, what kind of alchemist can't you find? Why bother with a complete stranger like me?"

Xiao Jinyu didn't speak, but simply waved to the maid.

The latter bowed, left the private room, and closed the door behind him.

Xiao Jinyu rested her chin on one hand, her beautiful eyes fixed on Fang Xuan with a smile in them.

"Now that there are no outsiders present, doesn't Young Master Fang intend to show his true face?"

Fang Xuan tensed up, a chilling aura locking onto Xiao Jinyu.

"You noticed?"

His Hundred Appearances Illusion Technique was so powerful that even a Divine Intent Realm expert couldn't see through it, yet Xiao Jinyu saw through it at a glance.

"certainly."

Xiao Jinyu said with a smile, "Although your disguise skills are quite good, I recognized you at a glance."

"How did you figure that out?"

Fang Xuan did not conceal his aura, but instead observed the surrounding environment.

If Xiao Jinyu were to do anything to him, Fang Xuan would have no choice but to confront Tianbao Tower.

Xiao Jinyu seemed oblivious to the murderous intent in Fang Xuan's eyes, and continued, "Everyone's aura is different. I happen to have a talent that allows me to remember the aura of everyone I've ever met."

"So, from the first moment I saw you, I knew it was you."

Xiao Jinyu picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

Those full, rounded red lips exuded an undisguised allure.

Why are you so nervous?

Seeing Fang Xuan staring at her, Xiao Jinyu rolled her eyes and said, "I have no ill intentions towards you. On the contrary, I'm here to help you."

Fang Xuan remained silent, instead dispersing his spiritual senses to detect any danger.

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyu couldn't help but sigh softly: "Why are you being so cautious? If Lan Meier hadn't mentioned you, I wouldn't have bothered with whether you live or die."

Upon hearing Xiao Jinyu mention Lan Meier, Fang Xuan's heart stirred.

"Even so, Steward Xiao, you have plenty of people who can refine pills, don't you?"

Fang Xuan activated his divine soul and restored his original appearance.

Now that they've been recognized, there's no need to hide anymore.

"This is a long story, so let's not go into it."

Xiao Jinyu said, "But the only person who can help me refine pills is you."

Fang Xuan said calmly, "The reason."

"Because...the flame within you."

Xiao Jinyu pointed to Fang Xuan's dantian and said, "Your fire is no ordinary fire."

"Oh?"

Fang Xuan was rather curious.

"I wonder what kind of elixir you're trying to refine, that it even has requirements regarding the flame."

Xiao Jinyu tossed a pill formula to Fang Xuan.

"Take a look at this first."

After taking the prescription, Fang Xuan examined it and raised an eyebrow.

"This is......"

Fang Xuan looked up at Xiao Jinyu and said, "Three Fire Mystic Pill? I can't refine that pill."

He then returned the prescription to Xiao Jinyu.

"Don't be so quick to refuse."

Xiao Jinyu said, "The most difficult part of this pill is that it requires three kinds of flames to be refined at the same time. I have already prepared two other flames, but I am missing a flame that can be compared to heavenly fire."

"So, you chose me?"

Fang Xuan looked at Xiao Jinyu expressionlessly.

"It's a mutually beneficial arrangement between us."

Xiao Jinyu said, "As long as you help me refine this pill, I can find the Hundred-Year Heart-Protecting Leaf for you, and I can guarantee your safety during this time."

Fang Xuan tapped his fingertips on the table, neither agreeing nor refusing.

After a long silence, Fang Xuan nodded and said, "I can agree to your request, but I have a few conditions."

"Go ahead and say it."

Xiao Jinyu said, "As long as it's not excessive, I'll agree to anything you ask."

Then, Fang Xuan made his request.

For example, Xiao Jinyu had to swear that she would never reveal his whereabouts; for example, Xiao Jinyu had to provide him with a secluded place where he would not be disturbed by anyone.

and many more.

Xiao Jinyu agreed to all of them.

"Let's go."

Xiao Jinyu said, "While I have some time now, let me take you to trade for the Hundred-Year Heart-Protecting Leaf."