Urban Most Awesome Dad

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?

“You’ve seen through it? Do you have a solution?”

Qian Zongsheng’s gaze was heavy as he looked at Xu Fan, having sought many people to help without any constructive opinions or suggestions, which is why he was prepared to try the Dragon-Horn Ginseng.

Xu Fan nodded with a smile, confidently saying, “Minister Qian, if I’m not mistaken, your hidden ailment is related to the wood-based technique you’re cultivating. Your cultivation, I fear, has stagnated for quite some time now, hasn’t it?”

Qian Zongsheng, hit the nail on the head, his expression changed, filled with shock, “I must say, you’re truly remarkable, deducing everything correctly.”

“My wood-based technique is called the Evergreen Technique, divided into seven levels. However, after cultivating up to the sixth level in one breath, I found myself unable to make a breakthrough. Six months ago, I recklessly attempted to reach the seventh level, only to suffer a backlash, with my meridians damaged. That’s why I exchanged for the Dragon-Horn Ginseng to heal my meridians. Because the medicinal power of the Dragon-Horn Ginseng leans toward wood-based energy, I thought perhaps I could also use the remaining energy to try another breakthrough, and succeed in one fell swoop.”

Seeing the other party’s acknowledgement, Xu Fan was not surprised. When he first met Qian Zongsheng, he sensed his unstable aura and that the True Qi in his body was leaking, like a deflating balloon.

If such a condition appeared in an Ancient Martial Artist who had just entered the Qi Drawing Realm, it would not be a cause for concern, as control over True Qi would naturally become more adept with time, preventing further leakage.

But Qian Zongsheng was a Grandmaster at the peak of his power, with highly adept control over his own True Qi, and yet there was leakage of True Qi.

This could only mean one thing: there was a problem with his cultivation, and it had affected his bodily meridians.

Xu Fan pondered, “The injuries to your meridians caused half a year ago, I’m afraid the medicinal power of the Dragon-Horn Ginseng is not enough to fully repair them. If you still intend to use its power to make a breakthrough, then all I can do is wish your dream comes true.”

Qian Zongsheng’s face turned slightly awkward from the rebuff.

Regarding the breakthrough, he had only mentioned it in passing and did not harbor much hope.

Qian Zongsheng collected his thoughts and returned to the main topic, “Elder Xu, are you sure you can cure my hidden illness?”

“Absolutely.”

Xu Fan’s answer was decisive, and he spoke with a calm demeanor, “The method is quite simple. I will gift you a wooden-element technique of decent quality—the Wooden Immortal Technique. The True Qi cultivated by this technique is very gentle and greatly beneficial to the body, particularly adept at healing and nurturing, not to mention prolonging life.”

“In addition to nourishing and restoring your meridians, it will also speed up the absorption of Spiritual Energy. If you cultivate in the deep mountains and ancient forests, the results will be even better. Most importantly, the Wooden Immortal Technique won’t conflict with the Evergreen Technique, so it can not only resolve issues related to the Evergreen Technique but also help you achieve a breakthrough.”

“Can I trust you?” Qian Zongsheng was very tempted but had his doubts.

“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.”