The Famous Doctor Elder Yang

The steward looked displeased when his explanation was interrupted. He glanced at Yu Chengde and managed to keep a smile on his face before saying, "Patriarch Yu, our Centennial Herbs Tower always abides by the rules when doing business. Didn't we immediately inform you as soon as the issue arose? The decision is still yours to make, as you've already paid half of the money. If you pay the other half, the spirit herb is yours. However, that guest said he knows you and wishes to speak with you once he learned you wanted this spirit herb."

Yu Chengde listened with a frown and then replied, "Bring the spirit herb, I need to return quickly." Clearly, he had no desire to meet this acquaintance. 

This spirit herb was one of the crucial components mentioned by Madam Ling. The other person, even if they were an acquaintance, couldn't take the herb away from him, so it didn't matter if they met or not.