The one-eyed man stared at the scene, lost in deep thought.
This ginseng seemed to be up to some shady business.
As the leader of the special department, he should be flipping the offering table and kicking the superstitious paraphernalia. But he forcefully restrained himself. These were his people, all his people, he couldn't be so impulsive.
"Sister, what are they doing?" Yang Yuyu asked curiously, holding a woman's hand.
Yao Ji whispered, "They're saving people. Let's just watch quietly."
She had already found her younger sister and just wanted to stay by her side. Fortunately, the special department was willing to take them in and protect them from the Shadow Society.
Moreover, her sister had an extremely high talent for cultivation, a talent that even the one-eyed man described as rare in the world. Perhaps this was the benefit of perfect genes. She was already being taught by several experts in the special department.
Of course, now that the Buddhist scriptures were complete, her sister was cultivating Buddhist methods, commonly known as a "meat tank," a "meat shield," someone who attracts aggro.
As soon as Ginseng finished speaking, everyone who came seeking the miracle medicine knelt down and performed a grand ritual, kowtowing three times, their heads touching the ground. Some in the crowd who understood the etiquette treated Ginseng as a god, stepping forward with their left foot first, palms facing upwards. This was the proper way to worship a deity.
The scene was magnificent.
Sun Xiao's hand holding the phone was trembling.
"Brothers, this is the first time I've seen something like this. Should I kneel and worship him, ask for his blessings for my health and safety?"
The live stream's comments scrolled rapidly.
"This is like a coronation ceremony!"
"This ginseng isn't big, but its aura is impressive. Did you see the golden light flickering around it? It might really be a god."
"Holy crap, this is Lin Fan's pet, and even his pet is this awesome. I have to say, we're really lucky."
"Curing all diseases, that's truly overbearing. I pity those hospitals, they must hate this Ginseng King to death."
At this moment, Ginseng was thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere.
He had never experienced anything like this before.
"Chicken Bro, do you feel how awesome your Ginseng Bro is?" Ginseng whispered in the Demonic Rooster's ear, then patted its head. "As long as you're obedient and serve your Ginseng Bro well, I might even make you my mount."
The Demonic Rooster was so angry it almost exploded on the spot. It wanted to kick Ginseng to death.
Damn it.
Let you show off a little, and you want to ride me?
Who am I?
I'm the undercover hero king of the Demonic creatures! I'm cooperating with you now because of… Lin Fan.
He wouldn't admit it was because of the saliva, poop, and pee.
It affected his style.
"Bring the blessed water," Ginseng said calmly.
He waited for a moment, but there was no response.
"Hmm?"
Ginseng frowned. Who was being so uncooperative? Hadn't they prepared everything beforehand?
He glanced at the one-eyed man.
The one-eyed man, engrossed in the spectacle, noticed Ginseng's gaze. Cursing inwardly, he waved his hand, signaling someone to bring out the boiling pot.
Immediately, everyone stared expectantly, their eyes fixed, as if the pot contained a divine elixir, a medicine that could save their lives.
"I, Ginseng King, shall now offer my flesh and blood to brew this medicine. Those who consume this divine medicine shall receive my protection, be rid of all illnesses, and enjoy health and peace."
Ginseng placed a tendril into the pot. Thick steam obscured everyone's view. Then, they saw Ginseng take a small knife and scrape the tendril a few times, ostensibly to remove dust. But to all those seeking medicine, it appeared as if the Ginseng King was cutting its own flesh.
Earlier, inside the special department, Ginseng had already made a "great sacrifice," plucking a dozen small hairs, specifically leg hairs. Overall, he felt pretty good about it.
With this, what illness couldn't be cured?
"Believe in the Ginseng King, and you shall have health. All ye believers, you must burn three incense sticks for me before each meal, kneel sincerely, and pray. This will ensure your health and safety."
"Do you understand?" Ginseng's voice was deep and steady. He had practiced this speech many times inside to make sure he wouldn't laugh on the spot and cause an awkward situation.
"We understand!"
"We understand!"
To those patients, Ginseng was their savior god. Many onlookers also joined the crowd. Although they didn't know what was happening, seeing so many people believe, they figured it couldn't be wrong.
Instantly, Ginseng saw those beliefs, as if finding their home, surge towards him, connecting with him. The Divine Dao was mysterious and complex, relying on believers. In the cultivation system, it was considered a side path, not particularly powerful, but strong in terms of control.
Subduing others with force relied on strength.
But the Divine Dao subdued the heart. Belief was a terrifying thing.
This was why it was said that the three thousand Great Daos were equal, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages.
"Xu Zhengyang…"
Ginseng looked at the one-eyed man again.
The one-eyed man was startled. Why are you looking at me? This has nothing to do with me. You're the one putting on this act. I'm already being lenient by letting you do this. Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're Lin Fan's pet.
Although he wouldn't do anything to Ginseng even if it did act up, a small knot would form between them.
"I will place the container of divine medicine in the department hall. Next to the container, you must place a golden statue of me. Those who need medicine must kneel and worship before taking it." Ginseng said slowly, his heart surging with excitement. He never thought this way of speaking would be so satisfying.
As expected, those immortals enjoyed this kind of thing. It really was exhilarating.
The one-eyed man stared at Ginseng.
A golden statue?
Demanding, aren't we?
But there was nothing he could do…
"Alright."
He could only agree with a smile.
Ginseng nodded with satisfaction and patted the Demonic Rooster's head.
"Let's go!"
Then, he closed his eyes, feigning a mysterious and unfathomable demeanor. The Demonic Rooster gritted its teeth in anger, but could only turn and leave, taking small steps.
A gust of wind blew, causing Ginseng's cloak to flutter.
The kneeling citizens, witnessing this scene, rubbed their eyes. They saw a dazzling golden light radiating from Ginseng King, just like a celestial being.
"Farewell, Ginseng King!"
"Thank you, Ginseng King, for the medicine!"
Shouts rose one after another, like waves crashing down, engulfing everything.
"Master, see? I did a pretty good job, right?" Ginseng quickly dropped the act, waving his tendrils and patting the Demonic Rooster's head. "Chicken Bro, do you feel the radiance of your Ginseng Bro?"
"Yeah, very good." Lin Fan noticed that Ginseng had become stronger again. He had just seen something mystical flow into Ginseng's body. It was very magical, different from the nature he comprehended, not the same kind of existence.
The Demonic Rooster didn't want to pay attention to Ginseng.
He was envious.
But he wouldn't say it.
Ginseng didn't understand the Divine Dao very well, so he had ignored it before. But now he found it quite fun. He seemed to be able to hear the voices of his believers in a mysterious way.
They were all kinds of praises and prayers.
For some reason, the praise made Ginseng feel like his tail was about to reach the sky.
The one-eyed man, learning about the Divine Dao that Ginseng had opened up from their conversation, was quite curious. After careful consideration, he realized it was similar to the incense and faith in Buddhism.
But there were also significant differences.
Buddhism didn't absorb incense and faith, only spreading its doctrines.
Ginseng, however, could absorb this faith and incense, transforming it into his own strength.
As expected, none of the beings who stayed with Lin Fan were simple.
The only headache for the one-eyed man was that the special department would likely be crowded with people from now on. But they could set up a separate area nearby. After all, the department had many secrets, and it wasn't good to let just anyone in.
Outside, Sun Xiao pointed his phone at the scene.
"See? Now everyone is getting the medicine. Do you think I should get some? I've been feeling weak lately and need a good tonic."
Instantly, the comments exploded.
They all said Sun Xiao's weakness was definitely caused by certain "activities," not explicitly stating that he was entangled with women, but rather tormented by the five-fingered maiden.
To him, this was a humiliation.
Lin Fan and the others exited through another door to patrol.
The matter hadn't fully blown up yet. Ginseng's appearance hadn't caused any significant impact for now.
Passing by the square, they heard a voice from the giant screen.
"The Xia City King of Glory City League Finals is about to begin. Now, let's introduce the two competing teams. The Dream Team needs no introduction. They are a veteran team in Xia City, with five strong players who have won multiple league championships."
"And the next team is the recent rising star, TTK. According to our investigation, this team used to be at the bottom of the rankings, but recently, their win rate has skyrocketed, defeating many strong teams in a row. One player stands out in particular. His name is Ah Er, a rather strange name, but he's recently gained a more resounding title: The Ancestor of Dharma Buddha. His gameplay is almost divine, often annihilating all opponents at the start of the game…"
Lin Fan and the others looked up at the screen. They weren't particularly interested in games. But when the camera focused on Ah Er, they saw a bald monk. He wasn't wearing a kasaya, but casual clothes, with a confident smirk, exuding an air of dominance.
"Lin Fan, what are we doing now?" Lao Zhang asked curiously.
Lin Fan smiled. "Let's go find my friend Xiao Xiao."
"Okay."
Han Yan and Han Xiao Xiao arrived on this planet and immediately encountered Lin Fan. Han Yan suffered humiliation and wanted nothing more than to crush Lin Fan under her feet, turning him into a pig's head.
Of course, they also met other descendants of the starry sky's great clans.
They initially thought these descendants would have obtained many rare treasures from the mountains and ancient ruins. But after inquiring, they discovered that no one had gained anything.
They found this very strange.
Then, they learned from the descendants that this planet was not simple. There was a powerful being, excessively strong, and many starry sky clans had suffered losses at his hands.
Upon further inquiry, they learned that it was Lin Fan.
Han Yan felt her scalp tingle upon hearing the name.
Seeing that her sister wasn't wary of that person, she became even more anxious, constantly reminding her sister to be careful of him.
Just then…
Knock, knock!
A knock came at the door.
"Xiao Xiao, are you there?"
"Who is it?"
"It's me, Lin Fan. I'm here to play with you."
Han Xiao Xiao was about to open the door when Han Yan stopped her, her heart pounding. Damn it, how did he find us?