Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Um?"

Seeing that a customer had finally come to his stall, the stall owner, who had been resting and relaxing in the shade, perked up and grinned at Lu Feng, "Wow, this gentleman has a good eye!"

"This thing is called 'Lantern Carnivorous Grass.' I, Han, spent a lot of effort and almost lost my life to obtain it from a dilapidated ancient site called something like the Seven Mysteries Sect. Its value is extremely precious!"

The stall owner was a tall, thin young man with delicate features and a fairly strong Yuan power cultivation level, having reached the first level of the Spirit Soul Realm. At the same time, the Cangmang Token hanging on his right waist was engraved with two large characters "Southern Academy", clearly indicating that he was an old disciple from the Southern Academy.

However, compared to Lu Feng in front of him, the tall and thin youth's strength and cultivation were far inferior, and even among the disciples of the South Academy, he was not considered a master, almost at the bottom.

"Lantern Bloodthirsty Grass?"

Faced with Han Buli's introduction and sales pitch, Lu Feng was first taken aback, then a strange look flashed across his face. "This guy doesn't even know what a 'dragon flower' is, and just picked it up by chance, made up a name for it, and started selling it?"

After all, the Queen of the Night Flower generally only grows in harsh and cold environments, making it extremely rare. In addition, it has a "carnivorous habit," so there are few living creatures around it, and ordinary martial artists are unlikely to come across it.

As for why Lu Feng recognized the Queen of the Night flower in the corner of Han Buli's stall at a glance, it was also thanks to the fragment of the Medicine King's Manual.

This is because, in addition to recording many advanced elixir formulas, this fragment also contains a large number of descriptions of various medicinal herbs and spiritual plants, and even rare and precious medicines.

Lu Feng had already memorized the incomplete Medicine King Manual, so he naturally had a clear understanding of the medicinal properties of the Queen of the Night Flower.

"Hehe, although this Lantern Bloodthirsty Grass looks a bit ugly, its effects are amazing when used for alchemy and medicine making. Moreover, both the thorny root and the petals can be perfectly used in medicine!"

"My friend, you've really hit the jackpot today!" (This refers to good luck, not a truck)

Just as Lu Feng was feeling surprised, he saw Han Buli come over again and then talk incessantly about selling the product, as if he couldn't wait to sell the Overlord Flower as soon as possible and get a good price.

"Excellent! This person really doesn't know what's good for them...!"

Seeing this, Lu Feng was secretly pleased, but he still kept his expression to himself and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I am indeed somewhat interested in this item. If you are willing to sell it, please name your price."

After all, this was the first time he had ever encountered a rare spiritual plant like the Queen of the Night Flower, which has a "carnivorous habit," and it was not surprising that Han Buli, who was opposite him, was just a minor disciple of the Southern Academy.

"Since this gentleman is so straightforward, then I, Han, will not beat around the bush. This item is a one-time price: fifty... no, one million!"

Seeing Lu Feng ask about the price again, Han Buli stopped being polite and immediately held up a finger, while the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a cunning smile like that of a shrewd merchant.

"One million? Mid-grade spirit stones?"

Lu Feng frowned slightly.

"Of course! What else could it be but silver?"

Han Buli shrugged, then spread his hands outwards and said, "Although I am somewhat interested in silver, as someone who practices martial arts and cultivates immortality, such worldly wealth is not of much value to me, so mid-grade spirit stones are better."

"Hehe, what do you think, sir?"

At this point, Han Buli grinned again, while secretly glancing at Lu Feng out of the corner of his eye, seemingly testing the other's attitude and reaction.

After all, one million mid-grade spirit stones is no small sum. Not to mention the disciples of the Southern Academy, even the elites of the Eastern Academy would need to save for several years or even longer to barely gather enough!

"Is this guy trying to take advantage of me and rip me off?"

Faced with Han Buli's almost outrageous asking price, Lu Feng also frowned slightly, showing displeasure.

Although he is not short of money now, before Liu Lanyu left, she gave him a high-grade storage ring as funds for refining pills, which contained about a million mid-grade spirit stones.

However, it is obviously not worthwhile to spend all of his savings to buy just one Queen of the Night Flower, and Lu Feng, who has always been shrewd and calculating, would never do such a losing deal!

"This item is indeed excellent, but isn't a price tag of one million a bit too high?"

"In my opinion, this item is probably not worth the price at all..."

Slowly suppressing his displeasure, Lu Feng shifted his gaze from the giant lily on the stall to Han Buli across from him, his tone suggestive.

"Uh, well...!"

Seeing that Lu Feng had seen through his little scheme of deliberately raising the price, Han Buli's lips twitched slightly, and his face couldn't help but look a little embarrassed.

Because he truly didn't know what this Queen of the Night flower in his hand was, or what its value was.

The reason Han Buli is making up stories and demanding exorbitant prices right now is simply because he has discovered that Lu Feng is quite interested in the "Overlord Flower," so he wants to take the opportunity to fleece him.

After all, due to the external threat from the Wusheng Sect, a third of the disciples in all the academies of Luoxing Academy have been lost recently. As a result, the once bustling and prosperous Baibaoxuan is not as good as before. Business is tough, and they can only rip off as many people as possible!

"Brother Bu Li, we're both smart people, and in business, repeat customers are important. Let's give you the market price."

Without delving further into the other party's extortionate behavior, Lu Feng's tone remained as calm as ever.

"Uh, do you know Han, sir?"

When Han Buli heard Lu Feng suddenly call his name, he was also stunned for a moment and looked surprised.

After all, he and Lu Feng were complete strangers and had never crossed paths before. How did the other party recognize him?

"I don't know him."

"Don't you recognize me? Then how do you know me, sir...?"

"Just a guess."

Lu Feng grinned.

"You even guessed that? Brother, you're even more amazing than the author!"

Upon hearing this, Han Buli's expression froze slightly, then he subconsciously gave a thumbs up. "By the way, I see that you have a full forehead and bright eyes, truly a sign of natural wealth and nobility. May I ask your name...?"

"My surname is Lu, my given name is Feng, and I have no courtesy name. I am from Fancheng in Dongyun Kingdom."

Faced with Han Buli's sudden flattery, Lu Feng did not become complacent at all. He simply bowed slightly and remained calm.

"Lu Feng? Lu...wait a minute! You, you, you...you're the famous number one student in the Southern Academy, Lu Feng?!"

After hearing Lu Feng introduce himself, Han Buli was stunned for a moment, then his pupils shrank sharply, and his face was full of shock, as if he had seen a ghost.