Chapter 360 - Wondrous Medicine

Wu Xing was extremely quick to bow: Greetings, young master.

Gongyi Tianheng slightly nodded to Wu Xing. Then, his gaze turned to Gu Zuo: Ah Zuo, have your affairs been handled?

Gu Zuo replied: Everythings been taken care of.

Tianheng smiled: Ah Zuo has worked hard.

Gu Zuo hurriedly stated: Ive just been talking and giving orders. The one whos really been taking action is the Wu Clan Head.

Tianheng swept a glance over the deferential Wu Xing, and said: The Wu Clan Head has been working hard, too.

This time, it was Wu Xings turn to reply without delay: This subordinate wouldnt dare talk of working hard. These are all matters that are part of this ones duties.

After speaking a few simple sentences, Tianheng spread out his palm, and a card appeared.

Gu Zuo stared blankly.

Tianheng said: A member of the Gold-Devouring Mouse Race came to deliver this thing. Because Ah Zuo wasnt present, this message was handed over to me.

At this time, Wu Xing tactfully withdrew.

Gu Zuo took the card, and looked at it: Its a message from Shopkeeper Fang. He slightly furrowed his brows, Hasnt it been only a few days since we last met? Why has another card come?

Shopkeeper Fang previously gave him some information, which was pa.s.sed along to Tianheng to read through. However, he felt that he didnt have to agree to a meeting so easily. Otherwise, it would seem out of line with his character. When these people saw there was no response, they would naturally consider things more. If they still wanted to meet, then there was probably more to discuss. It was just that he didnt expect it to happen again so quickly Who knew if there was anything strange going on.

With such thoughts, Gu Zuo unfolded the message.

Inside the card, Shopkeeper Fang wrote clearly. Besides reporting how he had perfunctorily declined several clans that had come searching once more, he mentioned that a new person arrived to make an appointment. This person brought forth a worthy gift, and his ident.i.ty was that of a member of the Divine Wind Trading Company. Naturally, this person knew that Shopkeeper Fang was someone familiar with Gu Zuo. Consequently, this matter was difficult to conceal or brush aside.

Thus, another message had been delivered.

Gu Zuo paused: Someone from the Divine Wind Trading Company?

Tianheng took the card, and looked it over. Then, he smiled and said: Ah Zuos prismatic pill had been given to the Divine Wind Trading Company by Shopkeeper Fang, but while the Divine Wind Trading Company and Medicine Heart Pavilion have a good relations.h.i.+p, it may be a.s.sumed that the trading company isnt willing to get in touch with Ah Zuo only through Shopkeeper Fang. Thus, its to be expected that theyll want to contact you personally.

Gu Zuo nodded his head: In that case, shall I go see them?

Tianheng asked a question in return: What does Ah Zuo think?

Gu Zuo thought about it: I feel that Shopkeeper Fang definitely knew that the Divine Wind Trading Company would make this request. Its just that they mightve discussed something before finding me?

Tianheng praised: Its more than likely to be like this. If the Divine Wind Trading Company didnt offer an adequate price tag, Shopkeeper Fang certainly wouldnt have been willing to act as a bridge of his own volition.

Gu Zuo felt that these kinds of twists and turns were particularly taxing on ones mind, but he could see how this affected his benefits: Also, I think that since Ive made friends with Medicine Heart Pavilion, it wouldnt hurt to make another friend of the Divine Wind Trading Company. After all, if I cant find certain medicinal ingredients in the sect one day, then I can ask the trading company to make some discreet inquiries. Moreover, I wouldnt want all aspects of the transactions between me and the Divine Wind Trading Company to be known to Medicine Heart Pavilion.

Tianheng said: Ah Zuos considerations are valid. No matter how good the relations.h.i.+p is between the owners of Medicine Heart Pavilion and the Divine Wind Trading Company, they wouldnt want to share everything like this elder brother and Ah Zuo. Therefore, it would be even more advantageous to make friends separately.

Hence, Gu Zuo settled the matter: Then, well send the news to Shopkeeper Fang, and let him find a suitable place for big brother and I to go together.

Tianheng gave a faint smile: Okay.

After going through the experience once, the second meeting went smoothly.

Shopkeeper Fang was waiting at the same location. As the door opened, he was surprised to discover that the party to come this time wasnt one person. Rather, it was two people k2014; Of course, Ao Ying and the other bodyguards werent counted.

That Pharmacist Gu still looked the same as before. As for the other person, his bearing was natural, and his complexion was handsome. He seemed like an aristocratic familys young master, but when one looked into the depths of this fellows eyes, one could tell that this wasnt a simple personage.

Compared to Pharmacist Gu, who previously made him feel some restraining fear, the sense of danger coming from this fellow was even greater.

Gu Zuo saw Shopkeeper Fang, and lifted his chin: This is my big brother, Gongyi Tianheng. Surely, you know his ident.i.ty?

Shopkeeper Fang heard this, and blanked. But soon, his eyes slightly turned and he cleared his throat. At once, his expression turned solemn. He stood up and bowed: Ten Ultimates Sects newly joined, all-star prodigy Gongyi Tianheng. This Fang has been looking forward to meeting thee for a long time. Shortly thereafter, his words slightly flickered with a tone of regret, So it turns out that Pharmacist Gu stands beside Prodigy Gongyi. Please forgive this ones presumptions.

Tianhengs att.i.tude was magnanimous. Although he gave people a somewhat distant feeling, his temperament didnt appear that peculiar compared to that of ordinary prodigies: Ah Zuo is my personal pharmacist. Previously, I was in the middle of secluded cultivation inside the sect, and didnt know about this matter. Since Im out now, I ought to accompany him for a turn.

Gu Zuo pretended to be proud of himself: Thats right. My big brother and I have been together for a very long time.

At this moment, Shopkeeper Fang had already given up on introducing Gu Zuo to his master. In addition, his idea of inviting Gu Zuo to stay beside his master switched directions. Now, it had changed to facilitating a good relations.h.i.+p between the two parties: So its like this. People would look up to the profound friends.h.i.+p between these two sirs.

Sure enough, once these words were spoken, Shopkeeper Fang discovered that Tianheng and Gu Zuos expressions had improved. He silently noted this in his heart.

From last times meeting, Shopkeeper Fang knew that Gu Zuo wasnt the type of person who liked to waste time with pleasantries. As a result, after both sides exchanged conventional greetings, he agilely took something out from his sleeve. He nudged it towards the pair, and said: The manager of the Divine Wind Trading Company that this Fang got in touch with greatly admires Pharmacist Gus skills. After properly settling the matters of the auction house, he made a few overtures to meet Pharmacist Gu. Although this Fang made several evasions, magnificent hospitality is hard to refuse. And the visitation gift he took out is truly too precious Thus, this Fang didnt dare act arbitrarily.

Gu Zuo heard Shopkeeper Fang speaking in this way, and somewhat curiously looked at the wooden box he pushed over: Its something that precious?

Shopkeeper Fang nodded: If the person whom he wanted to deliver it to wasnt Pharmacist Gu, this Fang wouldve wanted to appropriate it for himself.

Gu Zuo was even more astonished. He turned his head to look at Tianheng: Big brother, come have a look, too.

Tianheng had a smile on his face, and moved to sit even closer to Gu Zuo. Then, he took that wooden box, and opened it.

In a split second, a rich and intoxicating fragrance a.s.sailed the senses. An extremely irresistible feeling arose unbidden from the bottom of their hearts.

Gu Zuo blinked his eyes, and felt as if he had been struck into a daze.

And at this very moment, Tianheng composed himself, and reached out a hand to grasp the object inside that wooden box. The particulars were revealed before everyones eyes: This is astone ovum?

At this time, Gu Zuo also snapped out of it. His gaze settled onto the item between Tianhengs fingers.

Sure enough, that things appearance wasnt ordinary.

It was about the size of a pigeon egg, and its entire body was ash-white. At first glance, it looked like an unremarkable stone, but upon closer inspection, one would almost think that its outer sh.e.l.l was formed out of jade. The surface shouldve been covered in tiny pores that couldnt be seen with the naked eye, which were faintly releasing the fragrance that they smelled just now.

However, what was a stone ovum? A stone egg?

Such an interpretation was naturally correct, but Gu Zuo felt that what his big brother specially mentioned wasnt only a description. Rather, it was a specific designation.

Shopkeeper Fang smiled and said: As expected, Prodigy Gongyi is knowledgable. Thats right, this is a stone ovum!

Tianheng sighed: Indeed, this is extremely precious.

For the sake of maintaining a unanimous front with his familys big brother, Gu Zuo didnt ask any questions in his presence.

However, Tianheng was aware of Gu Zuos thoughts, and secretly transmitted to him.

[Ah Zuo, a stone ovum is something produced from leylines. Its wondrous medicine.]

Gu Zuos pupils suddenly shrank.

Wondrous medicine?

He knew about wondrous medicine. It was just that Details of Ten Thousand Medicines only gave a comprehensive explanation of ordinary medicinal ingredients and spirit medicines. As for wondrous medicines, it only stated that such things were stored in rocks. Only a non-descriptive footnote was written about it. So for a short while, he didnt make a connection to the stone ovum.

But now that he heard his familys big brother mention this, he had a realization.

Wondrous medicines were actually a type of wondrous object born from leylines, and protected by an outer stone sh.e.l.l. Because the wondrous objects usually had medicinal effects, they were directly called wondrous medicine.

And wondrous medicine was indeed more precious than ordinary medicinal ingredients. This was because their characteristics were usually quite special. According to Gu Zuos thought process, this ought to have been due to growth under the protection of the earths qi as well as the corresponding mutations that would arise. As a result, places that produced wondrous medicines were often located within environments of extraordinary geography.

Gu Zuo returned the voice transmission.

[Big brother, is this wondrous medicine so precious?]

It was just like his skewed sense of valuation towards prismatic pills. When it came to wondrous medicine, which he had heard about long ago, he also didnt have a clear understanding of its true worth.

Tianhengs reply was swiftly sent.

[Leylines produce special wondrous objects. Due to changes in a leyline, it may form stone ova with jade-like qualities. After cutting one open, a person can obtain whatevers inside. While the wondrous object within the stone ovum usually cant be seen, if the stone ovum hasnt completely transformed into a jade ovum Just like the stone ovum were looking at today Itll still release some qi emissions for people to a.n.a.lyze. However, once it becomes a jade ovum, its hard to predict whats inside. The object is always extremely rare and precious, causing others to rush like a flock of ducks. Therefore, a stone ovum isnt as valuable as a jade ovum, but stone ova arent ordinary at all.]

Gu Zuo finished listening, and carefully thought about it.

[So to say, one still needs to look at the thing inside to determine the specific value]

Tianheng wore a smiling expression.

[Correct. Though, based on the qi emissions and rich fragrance this item is releasing, its certainly extremely precious.]

Gu Zuo understood.

In any case, stone ova seldom appeared. Some had great uses, and some were rarely seen. However, from the qi emissions of the stone ovum that had been taken out now, it was judged to be both rare and useful. As a result, it was incredibly precious.

To put it simply, the other party had given him a type of wondrous medicine that was perfectly intact and of the highest quality!

It was no wonder that Shopkeeper Fang expressed that he didnt dare to take action for himself.

Gu Zuo previously showed how much he liked medicinal ingredients. Whether it was based on a sense of fair play or selfish motives, Shopkeeper Fang had to look to Gu Zuo to make the final decision.

The conversation within the pairs consciousness lasted only a breath of time. The connection had already ended.

Shopkeeper Fang was none the wiser. After Tianheng confirmed the stone ovums value, he said: Since its like this, would these two sirs please accept this gift?

Tianheng handed over the stone ovum to Gu Zuo: If Ah Zuo is interested, its better to open it now, and take a look.

Gu Zuo took the stone ovum, and simply nodded his head: Shopkeeper Fang, does this place have any tools?

Shopkeeper Fang heard these two speak in such a way, and his smiling expression became even more distinct. He knew that so long as the two cut open the stone ovum, it indicated that they had already accepted the gift. The matter of meeting the other person was basically settled. He didnt dare to neglect anything in the slightest, and immediately reached into his sleeve again to take out a knife that had been forged from a special metal. He pa.s.sed the knife into Gu Zuos hand: Pharmacist Gu, please take this.

Gu Zuo placed the stone ovum inside the wooden box. Using his fingers to hold it in place, he readied the knife. After lightly placing the knife against the stone ovums sh.e.l.l, he slowly tapped it.

As it turned out, Tianheng was sharing another voice transmission with him.

[Ah Zuo, when cutting open the stone ovum, lightly knock on the ovums sh.e.l.l. Bring down the knife where theres a hollow sound]

Without missing a beat, Gu Zuo strictly did as instructed.

Sure enough, upon hearing a crisp noise, his fingers slightly exerted the knife on that spot. That knife moved like it was cutting through tofu, and a hole was sliced out of the stone ovum.

In the blink of an eye, an even heavier fragrance billowed out, and almost instantly filled the entire room.

The stone ovum rapidly split apart. After a clear and melodious sound echoed out, a beam of white light burst forth!

Gu Zuo was startled, and swiftly mobilized his psychic power.

Tianheng had already stretched out a long arm, and a formless palm closed around that white light!

T/N: Thanks for the corrections, Charysa.

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