Do you realize how much money Qin Xiao would have to pay me for fifty or sixty types of spiritual medicine?
Moreover, Qin Xiao solved the problem with just one type of spiritual medicine, do you have the nerve to ask for fifty or sixty types?
And how much have you pocketed for yourself?
There was a moment when Du Gu Bo suddenly felt that although Qin Xiao was a swindler, he did it with style.
At least he swindled you openly, telling you there's a pit on the ground, jumping in or not is up to you.
I'm laying my cards on the table, I just want your herb garden.
This young fellow in front of me, however, is annoyingly cunning…
"I can handle my granddaughter's issue myself."
"You should leave now."
"Uh... before I lose my temper."
Du Gu Bo was already showing great impatience.
He thought it was more reliable to count on Qin Xiao's outburst, after all, his own poisoning had been treated with Qin Xiao's methods.
Just that he didn't know, when he realized the treatment method Qin Xiao gave him was an advanced version of Tang San's, what his thoughts would be.
"Senior..."
"Do you cherish these spiritual medicines so much? But isn't your granddaughter's life more important than these spiritual medicines?"
Tang San was suddenly stunned.
The reaction from Du Gu Bo was beyond his expectation.
How can you change face so suddenly?
"Xiaosan, looking at Du Gu Bo's state, I've seen him before and he wasn't like this. It's very likely that he has already cured the Green Kirin Snake Poison and doesn't need your help anymore."
"Let's not waste words and just confront him directly."
"Let me communicate with him."
At this moment, Tang Hao's voice sounded in Tang San's mind.
This was the secret art of Sound-thread Telepathy.
Saying so, he walked in front of Tang San and said gravely to Du Gu Bo, "Du Gu Bo, you're a smart man. You should be able to tell that my son and I are here for a reason."
"Indeed, that is the case. We need a few types of spiritual medicine, name your price."
Upon hearing this, Du Gu Bo's eyes flickered slightly, "What do you want?"
"Octagon Frozen Grass, Blazing Apricot Cabbage, Piercing Gaze Dew..."
Tang San named three types of Immortal Herbs in a row.
These were the ones he valued most.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten Tang Hao, "Additionally, I will need Ninth-grade Purple Ganoderma or the Eight-petal Immortal Orchid..."
"Right, and the Water Fairy Jade Bone..."
Without a doubt, the last Immortal Herb was chosen for Xiaowu.
"Oh, so that's how it is. You should've said so earlier."
Du Gu Bo suddenly understood.
"Does that mean you agree?"
Faced with an excited Tang San, Du Gu Bo shook his head again, "No."
In fact, Du Gu Bo didn't know any of the spiritual medicines Tang San mentioned.
But can he admit that?
How embarrassing would that be.
"What do you mean, no!"
"I can tell that those Immortal Herbs were probably harvested clean a few days ago."
"Given the traits of Immortal Herbs, it's impossible they've been used up by now!"
Tang San was immediately anxious.
Even inadvertently, he let the words "Immortal Herbs" slip out!
What?
Du Gu Bo's pupils sharply constricted upon hearing this, the ones Qin Xiao harvested a few days ago are called Immortal Herbs?
The name Immortal Herbs definitely sounds a lot more prestigious than spiritual medicine, one can tell at first listen they're no ordinary items.
At the same time, he had an epiphany.
No wonder Qin Xiao didn't touch any of the spiritual medicine here. It turns out he picked all the Immortal Herbs, which are far more precious than spiritual medicine!
Mader...
What a loss!
When he thought about how he had guarded this treasure land for so many years yet couldn't recognize a single Immortal Herb, Du Gu Bo felt so frustrated that he wanted to vomit blood.
"Qin Xiao! Qin Xiao, you've done every devious thing possible. Since you've already taken away all the most precious Immortal Herbs here, why do you still want to occupy my herb garden."
"That said, compared to Qin Xiao, the maliciousness of father and son Tang Hao pales in significance."
Du Gu Bo just felt dizzy.
He was barely able to stand steady.
"Grandpa."
Dugu Yan stepped forward quickly to support Du Gu Bo.
"We want your Immortal Herbs, not your life, do you have to be like this?"
Tang Hao asked gravely.
"Why shouldn't I be?"
"You don't want my life, but someone has taken my lifeblood."
With his mentality collapsing, Du Gu Bo said, "Alright, you don't need to beat around the bush with me anymore. To be honest, I'm just a guardian of this medicinal field, and the Immortal Herbs weren't harvested by me.
The real owner is someone else, if you want Octagon Frozen Grass, banana trees, or whatever, go and negotiate with him."
"What? You, Du Gu Bo, are actually looking after a medicinal field for someone else?"
Tang Hao's eyes narrowed; he had not expected the truth to be this.
So who could make a Titled Douluo watch over a medicinal field like a dog?
He couldn't think of anyone in Soul Land capable of that.
"Senior, may I ask who that person is?" Tang San was more concerned about the possession of the Immortal Herbs.
"His name is Qin Xiao, and he's in Tiandou City..."
"Who? Qin Xiao?"
Before Du Gu Bo could finish, Tang Hao and Tang San almost simultaneously revealed looks of astonishment and asked in unison.
Stay calm, I must stay calm!
Maybe, this Qin Xiao isn't the Qin Xiao I know?
"Qin Xiao, do you know him too?" Du Gu Bo was also surprised.
Tang Hao did not immediately nod in affirmation but tentatively asked, "Is that Qin Xiao a teenager? Handsome-looking? Always giving people an irresistible urge to beat him up?"
"The more you describe him, the more accurate it gets!"
"It's him!"
Du Gu Bo nodded emphatically.
Whether handsome or not didn't seem important to him.
But young and asking for a beating indeed matched Qin Xiao's characteristics.
"To think that you are acquainted with Qin Xiao, then the chances of getting Immortal Herbs from him are extremely high."
Thud, thud, thud.
Upon hearing Du Gu Bo's words, Tang Hao and Tang San simultaneously stepped back several paces.
Waves of shock surged in their hearts.
It's really him!
This Qin Xiao truly is like a specter that refuses to dissipate, why is his shadow present everywhere?
Tang San's mentality shattered.
He was in the Aquipeia Forest, and in Tiandou City; now he's even involved in the harvesting of Immortal Herbs?
He truly deserves to die.
Tang San's teeth were practically grinding to dust.
After accepting this reality, Tang Hao's first reaction was to look down at Tang San and say, "Xiaosan, it seems we can only put the matter of the Immortal Herbs on hold for now."
"Our top priority should be to leave this place."
By now, Tang San had also calmed down significantly and wouldn't refuse Tang Hao's suggestion.
In fact, after regaining his composure, he was eager to leave as well.
Who knows when that demon Qin Xiao will show up.
They decided to leave posthaste.
The father and son duo didn't even say a single goodbye to Du Gu Bo.
"Hey, aren't you two acquainted with Qin Xiao? Why don't you give it a try?"
Du Gu Bo yelled at the retreating figures of Tang Hao and his son.
Tang Hao's body jolted, he stopped in his tracks and retorted, "Du Gu Bo, have you never heard a certain saying?"
"What saying?"
"Acquaintances upon meeting grow extra envious."
Having said that, Tang Hao no longer paid any attention to the bewildered Du Gu Bo, pulling Tang San as they walked out of the valley.
Don't be fooled by their seemingly calm departure.
But with each step they took, they covered a distance of twenty to thirty meters, almost catching up to the speed at which Du Gu Bo would flee for his life.
"Hold on, 'acquaintances upon meeting grow extra envious'? That's definitely the grudge of enemies."
Du Gu Bo suddenly realized.
But by then, Tang Hao and Tang San were no longer in sight.
"Qin Xiao's soul power fluctuation is around level 92 to 93, but Tang Hao may very well have reached level 95..."
"But why is Tang Hao so afraid of Qin Xiao?"
Du Gu Bo stroked his chin, pondering.
However, he couldn't come to any conclusion no matter how much he thought about it.
Then, he felt a wave of relief.
How fortunate that it was him who came today, not Qin Xiao. Otherwise, wouldn't it have meant aiding the enemy if he allowed Tang Hao and Tang San to take an Immortal Herb?
...
"How lucky it was Du Gu Bo who came today, and not Qin Xiao, otherwise, we, father and son, wouldn't have made it out of that valley!"
Elsewhere, after Tang Hao and his son had walked a considerable distance, Tang Hao finally took a deep breath.
He absentmindedly wiped the sweat from his forehead, his tone filled with relief of having survived an ordeal.
"Indeed, we've escaped yet another disaster."
Tang San also sighed deeply.
Ever since he had offended Qin Xiao, he felt that living an extra day was a bonus.
There was no helping it.
Qin Xiao was just too fierce.
Even the Sect Master of the Hao Tian Clan couldn't stop him.
Tang San was acutely aware of the immense gap between him and Qin Xiao.
"Dad, are we really doomed to skulk and hide for the rest of our lives?"
"Qin Xiao's pressure is making me feel like I'm running out of air."
Tang San expressed his feelings of powerlessness to Tang Hao.
Creak.
Creak.
Facing Tang San's question, Tang Hao clenched his fists tightly.
"No, he won't be able to strut around for much longer."
He looked at Tang San and said solemnly, "Xiaosan, believe in me, there will come a day when I'll personally slay him."
Tang San didn't quite believe what Tang Hao said.
After all, Tang Hao had said this more than once.
Tang San asked, "Dad, where do we go now?"
Tang Hao said, "Let's go to the Xingluo Empire. I refuse to believe Qin Xiao can extend his reach there."
"If he really has so much power that even the Xingluo Empire can't shelter us, then I'll take you far away overseas. Soul Land is vast; there will always be a suitable place for us to thrive."
In truth, what emerged in Tang Hao's mind was an island called Sea God's Island.
That was his last resort.
...
"Your Highness, President Liu has arrived."
Outside Qin Xiao's room at Blue Tyrant Academy, Zhu Zhuqing's voice could be heard.
"Liu Erlong is here again, I wonder what kind of surprise she's bringing me today?"
Qin Xiao's eyes lit up, filled with curiosity.
Creak.
He pushed the door open, and the figures of Zhu Zhuqing and Liu Erlong came into view at the same time.
One mature, one youthful, they prompted bewildering thoughts.
However, Liu Erlong today had toned down quite a bit and reverted to how Qin Xiao had first met her.
Qin Xiao crossed his arms, asking, "President Liu, is there something you need?"
Facing Qin Xiao's gaze, Liu Erlong's face showed an unnatural expression.
She hurriedly averted her gaze before saying, "It's not me looking for you; it's someone else."
"Who?" Qin Xiao dropped his frivolous demeanor and narrowed his eyes slightly.
In his heart, the image of Xue Qinghe had already begun to take shape.
"The Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire, Xue Qinghe. Alongside him is the commissioner from Sky Dou Royal Academy, Dream Divine Machine. I have settled them in the reception hall," Liu Erlong said.
Qin Xiao nodded, "Alright, then I'll go and see them."
...
"Qinghe has seen Mr. Qin."
In the reception hall, Xue Qinghe looked at Qin Xiao with joy in his eyes.
Qin Xiao smiled faintly, waving his hand, "Your Highness, Crown Prince, there's no need for formalities."
Xue Qinghe asked, "How have you been of late, sir?"
Qin Xiao retorted, "Your Highness, surely you haven't come specially to chat about mundane affairs, have you?"
This...
Xue Qinghe's face stiffened, then he forced a smile and said, "Mr. Qin is right. There is indeed a result regarding the matter you mentioned before.
I have obtained the Emperor's permission and brought the Boundless Universe Shield for you."
The Boundless Universe Shield has arrived!
Qin Xiao's eyes sparkled.
He had indeed been eager to witness the marvel of the so-called heart of the Sea God.
And at that moment,
Xue Qinghe had already handed a squarely shaped box to Qin Xiao.
"Sir, please have a look."
Without another word, Qin Xiao reached out and took the box into his hands.
Click.
When the box opened, a palm-sized, sapphire-like triangular object, carved into three dimensions, appeared before Qin Xiao.
Radiant light exuded from it, and on its surface rippled water-like patterns that did not seem carved but rather as if they were alive.
"It must be correct, just like the original records," he thought.
Qin Xiao held the Boundless Universe Shield in his hands, examining it carefully. He could feel a mysterious power residing within it.
He knew it was highly possible that this was the remnant spirit of the Sea God causing trouble.
If there were no heart of the Sea God, could Tang San still ascend to godhood?
Qin Xiao thought about it and felt it was unlikely.
Even to say that Tang San could obtain a God Rank trial was debatable.
"Your Highness, Crown Prince, you are thoughtful."
"I am deeply grateful."
Qin Xiao toyed with the Boundless Universe Shield for a while, then subtly put it away.
However,
He was genuinely thankful to Xue Qinghe.
After all, if it weren't for Xue Qinghe's help, it would've been more difficult for him to obtain the heart of the Sea God.
"Sir, there's no need for thanks," said Xue Qinghe.
He asked, "Then, are you willing to talk with me now?"
"Indeed, it's time for a proper discussion," Qin Xiao nodded and added, "Rest assured, no matter what, I will not side with Xue Xing."
"Thank you for your righteousness, sir!"
Before Xue Qinghe could speak, Dream Divine Machine, who had been observing, excitedly broke in.
Wasn't Qin Xiao's support what they were after?
However,
Qin Xiao's next words struck him like thunder.
"Besides, I owe His Highness, the Crown Prince, a favor."
Qin Xiao's calm voice spread throughout the hall.
"What?"
"Just for a favor?"
Dream Divine Machine found it hard to accept.
...
I intended to write an extra 2,000 words, but I'm not feeling well today, so I'm going to rest.
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