I Have Medicine - Chapter 377 - Business Transaction
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Chapter 377 - Business Transaction

Chapter 377 - Business Transaction

Wondrous medicines that could affect psychic powers were extremely rare. However, because the sample size exceeded five hundred, quite a few showed up among Gu Zuos stone ova.

Although they couldnt compare to the stalk of hundred thousand year old Immaculate Bamboo Gu Zuo obtained in a certain strange phenomenon, he did have two bunches of Flowing-Ta.s.sel Hearts and three stalks of Hundred-Dew Vines.

Gongyi Tianheng faintly nodded his head: Since its like this, well send someone to welcome Shen Yuanbai.

Gu Zuo blanked: Were not going to go out to see him?

Tianheng smiled and said: For a personage like Shen Yuanbai, if we found a restaurant outside to meet with him, then it would inevitably be somewhat neglectful of his station.

Gu Zuo thought about it, and understood in a flash.

Yes. When Shen Yuanbai received them as guests, it was within one of his own properties This also showed how much he valued them.

It stood to reason that they werent particularly familiar friends, and Shen Yuanbai shouldnt have been invited to their residence in the sect. However, their properties in Ten Ultimates City hadnt been developed yet. It would be inappropriate to invite Shen Yuanbai to one of those places.

Whats more, Shen Yuanbais strength was several major realms higher than their own, and he had also politely delivered a visitation notice Even though he came to seek something from them, he had also given enough face.

Thus, they were obliged to invite Shen Yuanbai onto the manor grounds.

Soon after, Tianheng stood up: Ah Zuo, you can stay here to refine medicine. This elder brother will go to welcome him.

Gu Zuo nodded his head: Theres no need for me to go with you?

Tianheng said: Ah Zuo was originally focused on refining medicine, so he doesnt have to mind this.

Gu Zuo considered it, and nodded again.

Right. This was an exchange between a prodigy and a Celestial Realm martial artist. It was better that he didnt insert himself into this kind of excitement In any case, they were going to come over before long.

Hence, after an hour, just as he finished refining a furnace of medicinal pills, Gu Zuo was called by Tianheng to come out.

However, there was no one by Tianhengs side.

Gu Zuo stared: Big brother, did Brother Shen not come?

Tianheng smiled: Hes in the central room of the side hall.

Within the side hall.

Shen Yuanbai sat quietly, sipping tea.

At this time, although he was alone, his expression was serene and his bearing was rather unhurried. One wouldnt have been able to tell that his mood was actually a little anxious.

Gongyi Tianheng originally used this side hall as a place for entertaining guests, so it was considered rather comfortable after tidying it up.

When Gu Zuo and Tianheng entered together, Shen Yuanbai slightly lifted his head, and his eyes flashed with a hint of happiness. Shortly thereafter, he faintly nodded his head and gestured to the pair.

Tianheng smiled and said: Brother Shen has been kept waiting.

Gu Zuo promptly called out in greeting: Brother Shen.

Shen Yuanbai stated: Brother Gongyi, Pharmacist Gu.

The two other people quickly took their seats.

Gu Zuo didnt keep their guest in suspense. Instead, he directly asked: Did Brother Shen come here to get wondrous medicine?

Shen Yuanbai was also straightforward: Thats right. Previously, this Shen had all of his stone ova examined without exception, but I still didnt see any wondrous medicines that could treat He Meng.

He explained concisely: After He Meng left in advance, Yuanxu settled him down, but couldnt find any useful medicines. If the wondrous medicine cant be found as soon as possible, the delay of one more day means He Meng is in that much more danger. Who can say when He Mengs Tianfu Acupoint will collapse? Otherwise, this Shen will have no choice but to

Gu Zuo finished listening. He nodded and spoke: Previously, I said that if Brother Shen couldnt find the corresponding wondrous medicine, he can come find me. Even up until now, this answer hasnt changed.

Shen Yuanbais breath hitched. His tone was filled with gratefulness: Many thanks, Pharmacist Gu.

In a natural and relaxed manner, Gu Zuo took out a stone ovum from the storage s.p.a.ce. He placed it on the table, and said: Brother Shen is pretty lucky. Among the remaining stone ova, this Gu obtained this stalk of Hundred-Dew Vine. I can yield it to Brother Shen.

Shen Yuanbai remembered that the Hundred-Dew Vine was one type of wondrous medicine that could treat psychic powers. He immediately spoke: Pharmacist Gu is a trustworthy person. Once he said that, he asked: This kind of wondrous medicine is rarer than the other stone ova. Theres a price, but no market. Even in higher-ranked auctions, it has practically never been sold. Whatever price Pharmacist Gu asks for, just name it. This Shen definitely wont be stingy.

Gu Zuo shook his head: Brother Shen can do as he sees fit. After all, weve gotten to know one another for a while. Moreover, were it not for Brother Shen giving a Gate Opening Pearl, let alone this stalk of Hundred-Dew Vine, we wouldnt have been able to obtain any wondrous medicines.

Shen Yuanbai replied: If I need to quote a price, then its worth a million profound crystals

Gu Zuo was shocked.

A million profound crystals was too outrageous! If the asking price was this much, then did Shen Yuanbai not want to save face?

Gu Zuo hurriedly said: Theres no need for this much.

A trace of a smiling expression flickered across Shen Yuanbais cold and resolute face: If the purchasing price for ordinary wondrous medicines is ten thousand profound crystals per stalk, then its not at all surprising for the price of this Hundred-Dew Vine to be a hundred-fold. Besides, the Hundred-Dew Vines medicinal properties are rather powerful. One stalk can provide critical care to a handful of pharmacists. Apart from He Meng, the rest will be preserved by this Shen for future uses.

Gu Zuo still shook his head.

He knew that what Shen Yuanbai was saying was right. Even a million profound crystals was just the normal purchasing price, not the auctioning price. However, he originally planned to sell it cheaply. Receiving this much was out of the question.

Seeing that Gu Zuo was somewhat worried, Tianheng finally stopped being a spectator. Instead, he took the initiative, and spoke to Shen Yuanbai: Brother Shen, in my opinion, three hundred thousand profound crystals is already enough. Theres no need raise it higher.

Shen Yuanbais brows furrowed deeply: This isnt reasonable.

Tianhengs lips curled into a grin: Brother Shen is a businessman. We should try our hardest to lower the costs. How can there be one who stubbornly wants to make a fair business deal? We have already yielded the advantage. Is it worth the trouble for Brother Shen to decline?

Shen Yuanbai said: This is no ordinary business deal.

Tianheng calmly stated: We wont sell it any higher than that. Brother Shen should think it over.

Shen Yuanbai:

If outsiders were allowed to witness this form of price haggling, perhaps they would feel that these people were fools. Otherwise, how could they yield the advantage just like this? However, the inner-workings of this matter werent something that mere profound crystals could compare to.

Shen Yuanbai hesitated for a moment. Then, he forthrightly said: You guys have good intentions, but I cant take such a huge advantage. How about I give you guys three hundred thousand profound crystals, and ten treasured crystals on top of that?

Once these words were uttered, Gu Zuo stared distractedly again.

Treasured crystals on top of that?

In this otherworld where strength was respected, crystals such as spirit crystals, profound crystals, and treasured crystals were generated from heaven and earth. They werent only resources for cultivation. They were also a form of currency due to their relative abundances. However, it was precisely because they were still resources that, barring unexpected circ.u.mstances, they couldnt be converted with each other based on their corresponding valuations.

To put it simply, between objects of different realms, it was suitable to use the corresponding crystal of the lower realm to act as currency. For example, profound-level medicinal pills used spirit crystals or profound crystals to conduct a purchase. However, if it was an earth-level pill, one needed to use treasured crystals. This was actually considered a type of alternative bartering system.

This times Hundred-Dew Vine was very precious and rare. However, when all was said and done, it didnt have any records of being sold on the market. As a result, there werent any comparisons. Because the other stone ova were all exchanged using profound crystals, if the Hundred-Dew Vine also used profound crystals, the value ought to have been at least a hundred-fold. However, if the Hundred-Dew Vine used treasured crystals to conduct a trade, then that would also be possible.

How many spirit crystals were comparable to ten treasured crystals? This method of calculation basically didnt exist. Thus, it could be said that Shen Yuanbais actions were treating treasured crystals as an incidental freebie. It was just that this kind of freebie was too costly.

Just then, Gu Zuo wanted to refuse again.

At this time, Shen Yuanbai also stated: If you arent even willing to accept this, then this Shen will have no alternative but to miss this chance at the Hundred-Dew Vine. I will have to look for other means to provide critical care for He Meng.

Gu Zuo:

This matter couldnt be handled like this! Brother Shen, He Meng was your cousins personal pharmacist!

Both sides were deadlocked.

At last, Tianheng said: Since Brother Shen is so insistent, Ah Zuo also cant be so unbending. We dont want to hurt any feelings.

Gu Zuo had always listened, and diligently nodded his head: In that case, well do it this way, big brother.

Then, he spoke to Shen Yuanbai: Brother Shen, here you go.

As he spoke, he pushed the stone ovum over.

Shen Yuanbais expression eased. He accepted the stone ovum, took out two bags that were respectively loaded with three hundred thousand profound crystals and ten treasured crystals, and pushed them to Gu Zuo.

Gu Zuo similarly accepted the bags.

This business transaction was considered complete.

Shen Yuanbai stated: After He Meng gets better, Ill be sure to have him and Yuanxu come to express their grat.i.tude.

Gu Zuo was exasperated, but promptly said: Theres no need. This was as simple as lifting a finger, or charging a fee

Shen Yuanbai didnt argue with him on this matter. After giving a pointed look, he only changed the subject. Then, he sat and conversed with Tianheng about the path of martial arts.

Meanwhile, Gu Zuo withdrew to the back.

Now that the conversation had nothing to do with him, he silently reviewed his prescriptions. He started planning what to refine in the following period of time

It was already late in the day when Shen Yuanbai arrived. Once the color of the sky darkened, Tianheng insisted that Shen Yuanbai stayed here for a meal. Gu Zuo quickly stood up, and personally cooked a great feast of medicinal cuisines. The dishes completely covered the large, round table. He took out the fine wine stored inside the Enlightened Hundred-Spirits Monkey Races wine-cellar, and served them attentively. For this meal, both the guest and the hosts thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

At this time, it was already quite deep into the night. If one sent away a guest this late, then it wouldnt have been proper.

Soon after, Gu Zuo instructed someone to set up a guest room for Shen Yuanbai to spend the night. Early the next morning, Gu Zuo once again entertained Shen Yuanbai with the best medicinal cuisines. As a host, his care was completely genuine.

Once he finished breakfast, Shen Yuanbai said: He Mengs matter cant be delayed any longer. This Shen should take his leave.

Tianheng naturally smiled and said: Since its like this, we really cant keep Brother Shen for much longer.

Shen Yuanbais lips twitched. It seemed like he wanted to reveal a smiling expression, but to no avail. His facial features were cold and stern, and he was serious in speech and manner all year round. A momentary smile was hard to accomplish.

He appeared to hesitate about something, but his movements in standing were agile and fluid. After another short period pa.s.sed, he spoke again: Before leaving, this Shen would like to pay a formal visit to the Blood Transformation Palace Master. I dont know if

Hearing Shen Yuanbai say this, Tianhengs mind stirred.

He had long discovered that, ever since their first meeting, Shen Yuanbai treated him with greater lenience than other people. At that time, he already guessed that he and this Shen Yuanbai shared some kind of relations.h.i.+p. And now, it looked like the source of this relations.h.i.+p lay with his master.

Tianheng plainly said: If you want to pay a formal visit to see my master, I can introduce you to him. But if my master isnt willing, theres nothing I can do about it. After that, he seemed somewhat curious, Brother Shen, could it be that my master is an acquaintance of yours?

Shen Yuanbai paused.

Tianheng had a smile on his face as he looked at the other.

In the end, Shen Yuanbai spoke: It would be going too far to say that were acquaintances. Fifteen years ago, this Shen was attempting to develop his trading company, and was going through critical circ.u.mstances. Unexpectedly, I was caught by a powerhouse of an extremely profound realm. Before I was crushed like an ant, someone wearing blood-red robes descended from the sky and rescued this Shen. At that time, this Shen was too weak, and didnt have the ability to help. I could only watch the battle on the sidelines. It was just that, the longer the fighting progressed, the less clear everything became. On the contrary, when the twos battle reached its fiercest heights, the qi streams rushed forth, and this Shen was instantly knocked unconscious.

Speaking up to here, he sighed: When I came to, I was already inside the sect. It was only then that I realized Ten Ultimates Sects Blood Transformation Palace Master had been hunting down an infamous bandit and happened to notice this Shens predicament. He saved me, and sent someone to escort me back The kindness of saving my life is something that I must repay.

Gu Zuo silently glanced at Shen Yuanbais grave and resolute face, and thought about the incomparably handsome face of his big brothers master. The palace master was only slightly less good-looking than Tianheng He started imagining.

For the matter that happened fifteen years ago, would it be considered as the beauty saving the hero? The strength of the present beauty had already reached near-unclimbable heights, but the heros realm was also advancing extremely quickly. Speaking of which, both of them were formidable, genius personages

This Shen Yuanbai was someone who knew to repay favors.

Shen Yuanbai continued to talk: This incompetent Shen has developed his trading company up to this point, and has only now obtained some good things to use as gifts of grat.i.tude. While I came to trade for the Hundred-Dew Vine, I also came to pay my respects to the Blood Transformation Palace Master. Perhaps, the palace master has long forgotten that he once saved this Shen in pa.s.sing, but this Shen has never forgotten why he is alive.

Tianheng heard the sense of responsibility within these words, and happily approved: While I dont have the authority to handle this matter, how about I report this to my master? Once my master gives the order, you can tell him yourself.

The radiance in Shen Yuanbais eyes was smooth and steady: Many thanks, Brother Gongyi.

The Blood Transformation Palace Masters reply came quickly. After Tianheng swiftly read the letter, his expression carried a smile: Brother Shen, my master has agreed. You can ride one of these wild birds. It can bring you to the Blood Transformation Palace Hall.

Happiness sparked in Shen Yuanbais heart. He said once more: Many thanks for making this possible, Brother Gongyi.

Following this, Tianheng whistled to call a wild bird. Shen Yuanbai jumped onto its back, and rapidly flew away.

As for what Shen Yuanbai wanted to give to the palace master, the kind of scene that would play once the two of them met, and how they got along, none of it was known to Gu Zuo or Tianheng.

Gu Zuo rotated his arms, and loosened his shoulders: Big brother, that guys temperament is quite straightforward.

T/N: Thanks for the corrections, Charysa.

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