Shopkeeper Fang rushed out of the medicine shop, but he stood in front of the door, facing the bustling crowd, not knowing where to go. He had visited all the large, medium, and small medicine shops in Xiapu City, but none of them were willing to give up a portion of the cordycep.
Although they had rejected him with the excuse that the store was out of stock, he knew that it was just an excuse. Since ancient times, there were few people who sent charcoal in the snow, but there was no lack of people who hit people when they were down. Jishi Hall didn't have the support of any aristocratic families in Xiapu, nor did they have any cultivation disciples to support them. It wasn't easy for them to develop into the number one medicine shop in Xiapu.
It was a great honor and opportunity for the Seventh Prince's medicine to be taken care of by the Hall of the World. If it was done well, the Seventh Prince's mother, who was also the Emperor's most beloved Imperial Consort, would be overjoyed and would naturally be rewarded. This was all secondary. When the time came, the position of the Save the World Hall in Xiapu would be unshakable.
However, who would have thought that one of the most important medicinal herbs in the Seventh Prince's medicine, Aweto, would be out of stock at the critical moment. In the past few days, he had not only trampled on the doorsteps of the few medicinal merchants who had previously supplied him, but he had also sent people to Azure Dragon City to purchase this medicinal herb. However, he had not been able to purchase this medicinal herb. Now, he had gone to all the medicine shops in the city, but he still could not get one or two of them. If the Seventh Prince couldn't get the cormgrass today, he would have to stop using the medicine. Delaying the prince's medication was a serious crime! What should he do?
"Excuse me…do you need the medicinal herb Aweto?”Just as Shopkeeper Fang was at his wit's end, a timid, childish voice sounded behind him.
Upon hearing the words " Aweto ", Shopkeeper Fang's expression changed. He thought that there was a turning point. He turned his head and saw that the person who called out to him was actually a thin, small, and plainly dressed little girl. He was a little disappointed, but he still squeezed out a kind smile and looked at the little girl."Yes, I urgently need cordycep. However, this herb grew on the high mountains of the polar regions, so it was extremely difficult to collect it, and the supply was accidental. Sigh…It seemed that the Fang family would not have an easy time with this hurdle!”He sighed with sorrow.
"You…how much do you plan to spend to buy the caterpillar fungus?”The skinny girl, Gu Ling 'er, blinked her eyes and asked softly.
A strange expression appeared on Manager Fang's face. He carefully sized up the little girl in front of him. She was wearing coarse cotton clothes that had been washed until they were a little white. She was thin and small, and her face was not as big as his palm, but it was red and shiny. Her eyes were especially full of spirituality. This was obviously a child from a poor family. Under his scrutiny, he was calm and composed, giving people a sense of magnanimity.
"Hey! Do you still want the wormgrass?" Ling 'er was a little impatient from being sized up by him. She frowned and shouted rudely. She had just heard that he was the shopkeeper of Jishi Hall in the medicine shop and happened to need cordycep, so she chased him out.
Although she usually did not leave the house, she still knew about the Jishi Hall. The medicinal herbs of Jishi Hall were cheap and cheap, and they did not cheat the old or the young. They also provided free consultation for ordinary people from time to time. In the hearts of the people of Xiapu City, the reputation of Jishi Hall was unquestionable. In just 20 years, Jishi Hall had not only taken root in Xiapu, but it had also developed into the number one medicine shop in Xiapu. It could not be said that this shopkeeper did have a set of business philosophy. Such a person was indeed the best partner for her to work with. At this time, she happened to have the medicine that he urgently needed. If she could solve his predicament, it might be more beneficial for their cooperation. That was why she followed him out and asked him.
Manager Fang was stunned by her question and immediately replied,"Little girl, do you have Aweto?”
"Of course! Otherwise, why would I stop you? It's not like I'm bored." Ling 'er rolled her eyes at him, and her tone was a little aggressive.
Manager Fang, who was ecstatic, did not notice this at all. He kept asking,"Little girl, how many wormgrass do you have? Where is your home? Is it convenient for you to bring me to get the caterpillar fungus now?”
"Shopkeeper Fang, don't be anxious!" Ling 'er smiled calmly at him, making Manager Fang think for a moment that the little girl in front of him was not a child less than ten years old, but a shrewd businessman.
Ling 'er didn't care what he was thinking. As long as he was willing to collect the wormgrass, it would be easy."I have some samples here. Manager Fang, take a look and see if they are suitable.”
As she spoke, she took out a carefully wrapped cloth bag from her bosom. After opening it layer by layer, she revealed five to six cordyceps that were covered in fungus. Each of them was extremely fresh, making people feel as if a refreshing aura was rushing towards them.
Shopkeeper Fang's eyes lit up. He picked up one from her palm and sniffed it gently. A satisfied smile appeared on his face."Each of them is full and complete, of high quality, and they are freshly picked. It can be said to be the best of the best. Little girl, do you plan to…"
"Little girl, I'll take your wormgrass!”Shopkeeper Li, who had been in the small medicine shop just now, squeezed between the two of them and snatched the few wormgrass from Ling 'er's hand. His smile was full of hypocrisy and treachery.
Seeing this, Manager Fang's beard was about to stand up. He frowned and looked at Manager Li with a gloomy expression."Shopkeeper Li, what do you mean?”
Manager Li glanced at him and continued to smile. He looked down at Ling 'er and said,""Little girl, didn't you come to look for Wu Xiaoliang? He's an apprentice in my shop, and we're still connected by this layer of relationship. Shouldn't you give me priority in selling these wormgrass?”
Ling 'er glanced at him and didn't say anything. Shopkeeper Fang was anxious." Li, you knew I wanted to buy the wormgrass, but you still tried to steal my business. You have no business ethics!"”
"Shopkeeper Fang, you're wrong. The little girl came to my shop first. She brought medicinal herbs to the medicine shop and either sold them or consigned them. I say, Shopkeeper Fang, you're collecting medicinal herbs in front of my shop. I haven't even said that you're stealing our business, but you're turning the tables on me! Little girl, how many wormgrass do you have? I want them all!”Shopkeeper Li's arrogant look disgusted Ling 'er.
She blinked her big eyes and pretended to be innocent."No, just these few! It was my brother who went up the mountain to cut firewood and accidentally dug it up. Manager Li, seeing that you are Brother Xiao Liang's manager, I'll sell it to you!”
Manager Li nodded. A trace of calculation flashed in his eyes. He took the stick from Manager Fang's finger and placed it in his palm. There were exactly six sticks. He stroked his beard and smiled very fakely. He said in a charitable tone,"Young lady, when it comes to purchasing medicinal herbs, the quantity is always the best. These six wormgrass…I'll give you thirty copper coins!”
Shopkeeper Fang shook his head. However, since the other party had already said that he had sold it to someone else, he could not interrupt. However, Wu Xiaoliang, who had been an apprentice in the medicine shop for two years, was anxious. He said,"Shopkeeper Li, one tael of such high-quality wormgrass costs at least thirty to forty taels of silver. It's too unreasonable for you to only give thirty wen for these six stalks!”
Shopkeeper Li's expression instantly turned ugly. He glared at Wu Xiaoliang and threatened,""Wu Xiaoliang, what nonsense are you spouting! You don't want to stay in the shop anymore, do you?"
Then, when he turned to Ling 'er, the fake smile on his face piled up again. He said in a child-like tone,"Little girl, what do you think?”
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