NOVEL NEXT Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Deal Struck, Celestial Herb Acquired
The white crane, Baige, looked at the Golden Soul Coin card in Jia Chong's hand. To be honest, it was impossible not to feel tempted.
Over the years, the Min clan had been struggling. Without the Bo clan's assistance, they wouldn't have survived this long.
If he could get his hands on these four million Golden Soul Coins, not only would they never have to worry about money again, but they could also pay off all their debts and still have enough left over to repay the Bo clan's kindness.
But, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was the Min clan's family heirloom. How could he sell it off like this and face his ancestors?
Jia Chong noticed Baige's hesitation and remembered the few letters that Nan Feihuang had prepared for him beforehand.
"Master Baige, our king said that if you're in doubt, he would speak to you directly. These are the letters he wrote for you. Let me give you the first one." Jia Chong took out the letters and handed Baige the first one in sequence.
In truth, these letters were written by Xun Yu, but Baige wouldn't recognize Nan Tianchen's handwriting. Although Xun Yu was still a child, as a Soul Master, his calligraphy was quite excellent. Imitating Nan Tianchen's bold and vigorous style wasn't difficult for him.
Those unfamiliar with Nan Tianchen's handwriting wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
The first letter read, "Master Baige, upon seeing this letter, it is as if we meet face to face. I have long admired your character and understand that you are a man of integrity, unmoved by wealth. It would be impossible to expect you to part with your heirloom for mere Golden Soul Coins. Therefore, I wish to add three more offerings: kinship, benevolence, and righteousness."
"I know you have ties to Tang Hao, who has been missing for years. Surely you are worried. By chance, I have come upon information regarding the Haotian Douluo. I am willing to share it with you to fulfill your familial duty."
"I am also aware that the Min clan has faced hardships for many years. Though you are too proud to accept Soul Master subsidies, I offer an additional one million Golden Soul Coins. As the head of your clan, you must always prioritize the growth of your sect. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, though an heirloom, remains unused—merely a decorative object. Compared to the future of your clan, how insignificant it truly is."
"Furthermore, I know that Yang Wudi is your close friend. Years ago, during the battle with the Spirit Hall, his brother Yang Wushuang was captured by them and has been missing ever since. Yang Wudi has been worried for years. By chance, I have obtained information on him as well, and I am willing to share it with you. As Yang Wudi's long-time friend, surely you will honor his brotherly bond and help him."
Every word of this letter pierced Baige's heart.
Of course, he cared about Tang Hao. Even though the past conflict had been caused by him, Tang Hao was still a descendant of his sister. How could Baige turn a blind eye?
The clan's hardships weighed heavily on him as well. If he clung to this so-called heirloom and passed up the opportunity to lead his clan to a better future, how could he face his people? He could protect his filial duty, but what about his duty as the clan leader to show benevolence?
Lastly, Yang Wudi had done so much for the survival of the Min clan. Baige knew how much Yang Wudi worried for his brother. Now, the opportunity to repay him and learn about Yang Wushuang's whereabouts was within his grasp. If he let his stubbornness cost Yang Wudi the chance to reunite with his brother, wouldn't that make him ungrateful? It would be a betrayal of their friendship.
At this moment, Baige felt himself swayed by Xun Yu's words. It was as if, by refusing, he would become a cold-blooded, ungrateful, and heartless man.
"Grandfather!"
Just then, a little girl with purple hair ran into the room. She was dressed in simple, coarse clothes but had an adorable face, looking even younger than Nan Feihuang.
Jia Chong smiled. "Master Baige, is this your granddaughter?"
He already knew about Bai Chenxiang. According to Xun Yu's plan, even if Bai Chenxiang didn't show up on her own, Jia Chong had intended to find an excuse to meet her.
"Yes, this is my granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang. Xiangxiang, come and greet Lord Jia Chong," Baige said.
Bai Chenxiang obediently stepped forward, bowing slightly. "Greetings to Lord Jia Chong. I hope you are well."
"What a sweet and charming young lady. I am an old friend of your grandfather. If you don't mind, you can call me Grandpa Jia." He reached into his Soul Guide, pulling out a piece of purple fabric—the finest silk.
"This was a gift I intended for my granddaughter, but since it's our first meeting, I'll give it to you instead."
Bai Chenxiang had never seen such a beautiful cloth before. Her childlike innocence couldn't hide her love for it. "Thank you, Grandpa Jia."
"Grandpa, look! Isn't this fabric beautiful? May I use it to make a dress? Just one dress, I promise." Bai Chenxiang gazed up at Baige, her eyes full of hope. She had always been very frugal, worried that her grandfather might sell the fabric to cover household expenses.
But she really loved the cloth. She wanted just one pretty dress. After all, making a single dress wouldn't take much fabric.
This was Xun Yu's final blow, one he was confident would break Baige's resolve.
Indeed, Bai Chenxiang's hopeful eyes shattered Baige's last bit of resistance. Clinging to this so-called family heirloom, forcing his family to suffer—was it truly worth it?
Clinging to this heirloom while ignoring Yang Wudi's longing for his brother—was that worth it either?
"No, it's not worth it," Baige suddenly said aloud.
Two self-directed questions and answers finally led Baige to his decision. "Lord Jia Chong, I am willing to accept your country's offer. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng will be handed over."
"Haha! Excellent! A pleasure to do business with you." Jia Chong stood up, delighted. At last, he hadn't disappointed the king and crown prince.
Now the king's condition could be treated.
He could only hope that once the treatment was successful, the king might show a little restraint next time.
Poor Jia Chong, still under the impression that Nan Tianchen was impotent and needed the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng for that reason.
Soon, the deal was sealed. Jia Chong transferred five million Golden Soul Coins to Baige and handed over the information on Tang Hao and Yang Wushuang.
In return, he successfully obtained the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.
After leaving the Min clan, Jia Chong didn't immediately depart from Xingluo. Instead, he made another stop at the Bo clan, where he carried out another transaction.
The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng had potent effects, one of which was its ability to amplify the power of other herbs.
In the original story, Xiao Wu's herb, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, only achieved its perfect potency with the help of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.
Although Nan Feihuang didn't have any other celestial herbs at the moment, there were still many high-level medicinal herbs scattered across the great powers. Even Nan Feihuang's family treasure vault had a wealth of mid-tier herbs.
And the Bo clan, which specialized in alchemy, had an even greater supply.
Jia Chong spent another two million Golden Soul Coins to purchase a Grade 6 Lingzhi and an Ice Crystal Lotus, along with numerous other supporting herbs. He single-handedly completed several years' worth of the Bo clan's sales, earning himself VIP status with them.
Though these herbs were far from the legendary Grade 9 Purple Lingzhi, they were still considered top-tier. The price was well worth it, especially in Nan Feihuang's capable hands, where they could yield far greater results.
After all, the final chapter of the Heavenly Dunjia Art was none other than the art of alchemy.
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