Chapter 365: 365: To Each Their Own Needs_1

Chapter 365: Chapter 365: To Each Their Own Needs_1

Xu Fan was so direct, asking outright to trade for his Dragon-Horn Ginseng.

Qian Zongsheng hesitated, his expression troubled.

Gao Ziling glanced at Xu Fan and sneered, “Do you really think you’re the king of heaven? In this world, just because you want something doesn’t mean others are obliged to satisfy you.”

Qian Zongsheng, with a hint of apology, said, “Xu Fan, it’s not that Qian is stingy, it’s just that the Dragon-Horn Ginseng is of great use to me, and I really have no intention of trading it away.”

Xu Fan saw his sincerity and felt a trace of goodwill, so he spoke his mind, “Minister Qian, you must have the Dragon-Horn Ginseng to deal with some hidden ailment in your body.”

“Hm?!”

Qian Zongsheng’s eyes suddenly blazed with intensity, and he fixed his gaze on Xu Fan. His aura burst forth, like a spark hitting an oil barrel, exploding instantaneously.

And the explosive aura twisted into a rope, all converging and rushing toward Xu Fan alone. Without restraint, Starbucks would be left in chaos, like the aftermath of a hurricane.

Yet Xu Fan lay back casually on the comfortable sofa, smiling faintly, unaffected by the assault of the aura, and spoke calmly, “Minister Qian, the purpose of the Dragon-Horn Ginseng for you is to cure a hidden ailment in your body, but if your ailment doesn’t require the Dragon-Horn Ginseng, perhaps then you could part with it?”

Qian Zongsheng, with a piercing gaze, said in a deep voice, “Be more specific.”

Xu Fan sat up straight, his demeanor calm and deep, his tone resolute, “My medical skills are unparalleled, I can bring about a miraculous recovery, your hidden ailment is but a trivial matter for me.”

Upon hearing this, Qian Zongsheng’s expression changed, an instinctive desire to refute such boastful arrogance rose within him. But then, recalling the information about this man being adept in medical skills and skilled in concocting elixirs, he suppressed the urge and began to think rationally.

He was certain that Xu Fan was seeing him for the first time and knew of his existence. The matter of his hidden ailment was rarely brought up to others, and hence it was highly unlikely that Xu Fan knew about it beforehand.

Yet Xu Fan had pinpointed the matter in one sentence, and moreover, he remained composed and untroubled under his fierce aura.

Could this not prove how formidable this person was?

“What’s there to trust or not trust? I’ll transmit the first level to you right now so you can see the effects for yourself.”

Xu Fan immediately recited the first level’s incantation of the Wooden Immortal Technique in public, and Qian Zongsheng, with a calm and composed mind, began to cultivate it, circulating the True Qi within his body.

About ten minutes later, Qian Zongsheng opened his eyes, still not fully satiated, his pupils filled with excitement.

On this first attempt at cultivation, he immediately absorbed the energy of heaven and earth, which transformed into True Qi in his body; once channeled into his meridians, it directly repaired his damaged ones.

Moreover, this type of True Qi was of a particularly gentle nature and coexisted harmoniously with the True Qi created by the Evergreen Technique, even perfectly integrating with it without the slightest rejection.

He also felt that, in terms of quality, the Wooden Immortal Technique was much more advanced than the Evergreen Technique, which he already considered as a top-tier technique.

Thus, he was inwardly shocked: The Wooden Immortal Technique, which Xu Fan modestly called ‘decent,’ turned out to be so profound and exquisite!

All of Qian Zongsheng’s doubts vanished instantly, and he said excitedly, “Brother Xu Fan, your technique is too valuable; I feel unworthy to receive it.”

Gao Ziling had been paying close attention to the two of them; seeing Qian Zongsheng’s reaction, he immediately understood that Xu Fan had not lied—this revelation stirred surprise and speculation in his heart.

Xu Fan waved his hand, unconcerned, “Minister Qian is too polite. When I, Xu Fan, say something, I mean it. Let’s do it like this: we’ll trade my Wooden Immortal Technique for your Dragon-Horn Ginseng. Do we have an agreement?”

Qian Zongsheng, with an eager look, agreed without hesitation.

The terms offered by Xu Fan were immensely advantageous and tempting to Qian Zongsheng; it would be odd if he refused.

But he was not one to take advantage of others. After a moment’s thought, he said, “Brother, the first level alone of your Wooden Immortal Technique surprised me with its profoundness and intricacy. The incantations that follow must be even more sublime and profound. Strictly speaking, the Dragon-Horn Ginseng is far less valuable. It doesn’t feel right to gain so much from you.”

“What are you talking about, Elder Qian?”

The sincerity on Qian Zongsheng’s face spurred a few more good impressions from Xu Fan, leading him to change his manner of address accordingly.

Xu Fan waved his hand grandly, “Although the item is good, its value should not be the sole criterion for judgment. With the Wooden Immortal Technique, the Dragon-Horn Ginseng’s use to you, Elder Qian, diminishes.”

“As for me, although the Wooden Immortal Technique is very important to Elder Qian, it isn’t of much use to me. We exchange based on our own will, taking what we need, so there’s no need to make such clear distinctions.”