The First Venerable of All Paths

"I didn't expect that Young Master Fang could withstand Meng Hu's attack."

In the private room, Lan Meier rested her chin on her hands, smiling as she looked at Fang Xuan.

"I didn't realize that Steward Lan was so scheming either."

Fang Xuan smiled wryly, "With just a few words, I've offended someone for no reason."

"I don't quite understand what you mean, Young Master Fang."

Lan Meier feigned a pitiful and aggrieved look, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Wasn't I the one helping Young Master Fang out of that predicament just now? You really don't appreciate my kindness."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan calmly looked at Lan Meier.

Feeling flustered for no reason as Fang Xuan stared at her like that.

That kid has such sharp eyes.

"Alright, I admit I did take advantage of Young Master Fang a little earlier."

Lan Meier said dejectedly, "I hope Young Master Fang won't be angry?"

Fang Xuan smiled and changed the subject, saying, "Your establishment has always valued harmony in business. Aren't you afraid of losing a major client by offending that person today?"

Lan Meier curled her lips and said, "Just a leader of a demon-hunting squad, not worth my Tianbao Tower's attention."

Demon-hunting team?

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

No wonder he sensed an extremely strong bloodthirsty aura emanating from the other party.

The Demon Hunting Group is active in the mountains year-round, with hunting demonic beasts as their main profession.

The members of the demon-hunting team are all ruthless characters who have emerged from countless battles.

"I almost forgot, Young Master Fang spent three years recuperating and is not very clear about these things in the outside world."

Seeing Fang Xuan's puzzled expression, Lan Meier took the initiative to explain: "That Meng Hu is a newly emerging deputy leader of the Hundred Beasts Corps in the past three years. He has just broken through to the Condensation Realm and his strength is not weak."

"The entire Hundred Beasts Guild has nearly a hundred members, and its leader, Huang Long, is a powerful expert at the Qi Condensation Realm."

Lan Meier curled her lips and said, "I've also heard that the Hundred Beasts Guild has intricate connections with the Beast Taming Hall, one of the three major demon-hunting guilds."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan frowned.

The Beast Hunting Hall is a powerful demon-hunting group that roams the Lost Souls Mountain Range.

Their overall strength is even greater than that of the Fang family.

"Of course, this is just a rumor and shouldn't be taken seriously."

Lan Meier said, "As for Meng Hu, he's petty and vindictive. You've offended him today, so your future days are probably going to be tough."

At this point, Lan Meier even seemed to be gloating.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan sighed and said, "So Steward Lan did that on purpose just now."

"There's nothing I can do, that guy is just too annoying."

Lan Meier blinked and said, "He always uses business negotiations with me as an excuse to touch me inappropriately, and I can only..."

Fang Xuan suddenly felt a headache coming on.

That Lan Meier is such a good actress.

Fang Xuan said, "Since I've suffered such a great loss, how does Steward Lan plan to compensate me?"

Lan Meier bit her red lips, her peach blossom eyes flickering slightly, and said in a soft voice, "Then what kind of compensation does Young Master Fang want?"

At this moment, Lan Meier was extremely alluring.

Leprechaun!

Fang Xuan cursed inwardly, but his face remained impassive as he asked, "Anything is possible?"

Little fox!

Lan Meier smiled sweetly and took the initiative to change the subject.

"Young Master Fang's visit to Tianbao Tower is surely not for me to have tea and chat idly, is it?"

Lan Meier said, "Or is it that Young Master Fang has a prescription comparable to the Blood-Gathering Technique, which he intends to sell to my Tianbao Pavilion?"

The prescription for the blood-forming medicine that had previously helped Tianbaolou make a fortune in just a few days.

Especially after many people used the method of "Concentrating the Mind to Create Blood" to soak their bodies, their physical condition improved significantly, and some even broke through their cultivation levels as a result.

His reputation for concentrating on creating blood instantly skyrocketed overnight.

The spiritual liquid prepared daily by Tianbaolou is completely sold out.

The only downside is that the Concentration to Create Blood technique is only effective for martial artists at the Blood Creation Realm.

As for those in the Body Refinement Realm using it to soak their bodies, the effect is negligible and not very noticeable.

Therefore, Lan Meier had been hoping that Fang Xuan could come up with another prescription for Body Refinement Realm martial artists.

But Lan Meier felt that this possibility was not high.

After all, a prescription for a blood-forming medicine that concentrates the mind is priceless.

Even if they had more advanced prescriptions, they wouldn't be willing to share them.

"That's true."

Fang Xuan stated bluntly, "I've come today to make a deal with Steward Lan."

As he spoke, Fang Xuan took out a piece of paper and pushed it to Lan Meier.

Lan Meier picked up the paper and took a look; her breathing immediately became rapid.

"This is......"

Lan Meier looked up at Fang Xuan opposite her and said in a shocked tone, "A prescription specifically for Body Refinement Realm martial artists?"

"To be precise, it's an upgraded version of the method of concentrating the mind to create blood."

Fang Xuan said, "I have improved the prescription these past few days, replacing some of the medicinal materials. The resulting spiritual liquid has a significant effect on Body Refinement Realm martial artists."

Upon hearing this, Lan Meier's pretty face turned serious.

"Fang Xuan, do you realize the importance of this prescription?"

Lan Meier addressed Fang Xuan by his name, saying, "You only need to give this prescription to the Blood Fiend Gang, and all the grudges between your Fang family and them can be wiped clean."

"I don't believe Steward Lan doesn't understand the principle that 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime'."

Fang Xuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "The Blood Fiend Gang has a notorious reputation for murder, robbery, and extortion. Haven't they done enough of these things?"

"Even so, you can choose to cooperate with other forces, such as the Beast Taming Hall. Their strength is even greater than that of the Blood Fiend Gang."

Lan Meier stared intently at Fang Xuan and said, "Why did you choose to trade with me? My Tianbao Tower only seeks wealth and will not get involved in the grudges and conflicts between various families and forces."

"Manager Lan may have misunderstood something."

Fang Xuan shook his head and said, "I came here simply to make a deal with Steward Lan, I didn't think that much about it."

Upon hearing this, Lan Meier was immediately taken aback.

"Just a simple transaction?"

Lan Meier was still somewhat incredulous and pressed, "Really no other purpose?"

Fang Xuan shook his head, indicating no.

"good!"

Lan Meier slapped her hand on the prescription and said, "In that case, I'm willing to buy this prescription for three million spirit stones!"

Fang Xuan shook his head again.

"Four million!"

Fang Xuan shook his head again.

Lan Meier frowned and said, "Fang Xuan, I know this prescription is indeed very good. If it were given to a family, within twenty years, that family would definitely become a powerful clan, but..."

After a pause, Lan Meier continued, "The medicinal herbs in this prescription, in terms of both quality and age, far surpass those of the previous Qi Condensation and Blood Creation formula. Although I only purchased it for four million, the cost will increase accordingly."

"But the price will be higher, won't it?"

Fang Xuan took over the conversation.

Lan Meier was speechless for a moment.

This guy's negotiation skills and techniques are no less than mine; he always gets straight to the point and grasps the key issues.

"Five million!"

Lan Meier said, "This is the highest price I can offer. If you're not willing, I won't force you."

Fang Xuan shook his head for the fourth time.

"Bang!"

Upon seeing this, Lan Meier slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and glared angrily at Fang Xuan.

"You little rascal, don't push your luck."

Seeing Lan Meier's anger and embarrassment, Fang Xuan quickly pressed his palm down and said, "Calm down, calm down."

Lan Meier snorted coldly and turned her head to the side.

"I don't want spirit stones."

Lan Meier was immediately shocked, thinking she had misheard.

"What did you say? You don't want spirit stones?"

When she saw Fang Xuan looking at her with a smile, her pretty face suddenly changed, she covered her chest with both hands, and took two steps back.

"You little rascal, I'm warning you, I'm not that kind of person."

Fang Xuan's face darkened, and he said irritably, "What are you thinking? I just want to cooperate with Steward Lan."

"Cooperation? How can we cooperate?"

Lan Meier looked wary.

"I don't want the spirit stones for this prescription."

Fang Xuan said, "I plan to cooperate on a profit-sharing basis, I'll take 70% and you take 30%, how about that?"

"So that's what kind of collaboration it is."

Lan Meier breathed a sigh of relief, then shook her head and said, "But I can't agree to that. You're only providing the prescription, but Tianbaolou needs to provide the medicinal materials and preparation, and also be responsible for sales and other matters. It's not fair."

"How much does Manager Lan plan to ask for?"

"I can only give you 20% at most."

Lan Meier said seriously, "Fang Xuan, stop haggling. It may seem like you only get 20%, but you'll only get the net profit. You won't have to bear any of the costs at all."

"Thirty percent!"

Fang Xuan held up three fingers and said, "This is my bottom line. Besides that, I have two more conditions."

"Thirty percent? I can agree to that."

Lan Meier pondered for a moment, then said, "What are your conditions?"

"First, I need an advance of one million shi (a unit of dry measure). Second..."

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he said, "From now on, any member of the Fang family who comes to Tianbao Tower to buy anything will receive a 30% discount."

Lan Meier looked at Fang Xuan meaningfully and said, "But I also have one condition."

"Manager Lan, please speak."

"If Young Master Fang has any good stuff in the future, you must choose to cooperate with me first."

Fang Xuan extended his hand to Lan Meier and said, "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

"It's a pleasure working with you."

Afterwards, Fang Xuan left the private room with one million yuan stones.

"Miss."

Master Ming entered the private room and said, "This Fang Xuan is clearly trying to tie the Fang family and Tianbao Tower together. Is this appropriate?"

"It's just normal cooperation, there's nothing inappropriate about it."

Lan Meier said, "Tianbaolou's rules will not be changed for anyone."

"It's good that you understand, Miss."

Master Ming was relieved.

"Elder Ming, prepare the spiritual liquid immediately. The auction will be held in three days."

Selling it directly is not cost-effective.

Only by making this elixir famous can we earn greater profits.

Fang Xuan used the prepaid spirit stones to purchase a large amount of materials and medicinal herbs. He also used the alchemy room of Tianbao Tower to prepare spiritual liquid and pills before leaving Tianbao Tower.

Just now, those things completely depleted his spirit stones.

"Sigh, I'm broke again."

Fang Xuan looked pained, but fortunately, he had established a preliminary cooperation with Tianbaolou, which would greatly benefit the Fang family's future development.