Douluo: Unparalleled General, Starting by Deceptive Thousand-Snow-Peak 23

Chapter 23: Deal Reached, Heavenly Herbs Acquired

Bai He looked at the gold Soul Coin card in Jia Chong’s hand. Honestly, to say he wasn’t tempted would be a lie.

For years, the Min Clan had endured immense hardship. If it weren’t for the Po Clan’s assistance, they wouldn’t have survived.

With these four million gold Soul Coins, not only would they no longer have to worry about money, they could pay off all their debts and even have surplus to support the Po Clan.

However, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was his family’s heirloom. Selling it like this… how could he face his ancestors?

Seeing Bai He’s struggle, Jia Chong remembered the several letters Nan Feihuang had prepared for him beforehand.

“Mr. Bai He,” Jia Chong said, “Our King said, if you have any concerns, he wishes to speak with you personally. These are letters he wrote for you. I’ll give you the first one.” Jia Chong took out several letters and, in order, handed the first one to Bai He.

Actually, all these letters were written by Xun Yu, but Bai He didn’t know Nan Tianchen’s handwriting. Although Xun Yu was a child, he was a Soul Master and had excellent calligraphy; imitating Nan Tianchen’s powerful and vigorous writing style was no difficult task.

Those unfamiliar with Nan Tianchen’s writing would not be able to tell.

The first letter read, “Mr. Bai He, upon receiving this letter, I hope you are well. I have always admired you, Mr. Bai He, and deeply understand your noble character of remaining uncorrupted by wealth. Merely offering gold Soul Coins in exchange for your family heirloom is something you would undoubtedly refuse, thus I am willing to add three more factors: familial affection, benevolence, and righteousness.”

“I know of your relationship with Tang Hao. Tang Hao has been missing for many years, and you must be worried. I have recently obtained information about the Haotian Douluo, and I am willing to share it with you to fulfill your familial affection.”

“I also know that the Min Clan has been struggling financially for many years, and you have nobly refused Soul Master subsidies. I am willing to add another one million gold Soul Coins. As the head of your clan, you should prioritize the clan’s development above all else. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, though a precious family heirloom, remains unused, merely an ornamental item. Compared to the future of your clan, it is insignificant. Why be so stingy with such a trifling worldly object?”

“Furthermore, I know you and Yang Wudi are close friends. During the battle with the Martial Soul Temple years ago, his younger brother, Yang Wushuang, was captured by the Martial Soul Temple and has remained missing. Yang Wudi has worried for many years. Once again, I have obtained information about him, which I am willing to give to you. As long-time friends, you would surely want to fulfill your righteous duty towards Yang Wudi’s brother.”

This letter struck every one of Bai He’s weak points.

Of course he cared about Tang Hao. Though the past incident was caused by Tang Hao, he was still his younger sister’s descendant. How could he remain indifferent?

His family’s hardship was a constant source of pain. Indeed, if he clung to the so-called family heirloom and gave up the opportunity to lead his family to prosperity, how could he face his people? He could uphold filial piety, but what about benevolence towards his clan as their leader?

Finally, Yang Wudi had saved the Min Clan from extinction; Bai He knew how much Yang Wudi worried about Yang Wushuang. Now there was a chance to obtain information about Yang Wushuang and repay Yang Wudi. If he gave up because of his stubbornness, what of his righteousness towards Yang Wudi? He might as well be called ungrateful.

Bai He felt himself being manipulated by Xun Yu, as if refusing would make him seem cold-blooded, unbenevolent, and unrighteous.

“Grandpa!” At that moment, a little girl with purple hair ran in. She wore coarse linen clothes, her face delicate and cute, looking slightly younger than Nan Feihuang.

Jia Chong smiled. “Mr. Bai He, is this your granddaughter?”

He had known about Bai Chenxiang’s existence. According to Xun Yu’s plan, even if Bai Chenxiang hadn’t appeared herself, he would have found an excuse to see her later.

“Yes, she’s my granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang. Come, Xiangxiang, greet Elder Jia Chong.” Bai He said.

Bai Chenxiang politely stood before Jia Chong and curtsied. “Xiangxiang greets Elder Jia and sends her regards!”

“Such a well-behaved and lovely girl. I am equals with your grandfather. If you don’t mind, you can call me Grandpa Jia. By the way, for our first meeting, I didn’t have a gift prepared for you. This was actually meant for my granddaughter, so I’ll give it to you, Xiangxiang.” Jia Chong took a purple piece of cloth from his Soul Guidance Device; it was the finest silk.

Bai Chenxiang had never seen such beautiful cloth. Her childish nature made her fall in love with it. “Thank you, Grandpa Jia.”

“Grandpa, look! Grandpa Jia’s cloth is so beautiful! Can I use it to make a dress? Just one.”

Bai Chenxiang looked at Bai He expectantly. For years, she had been very frugal, worried that Bai He would sell such expensive cloth to make ends meet.

But she really liked the cloth, and she just wanted one pretty dress. She was just a little girl; a single dress wouldn’t use much fabric.

This was Xun Yu’s final blow, and he was confident it would break Bai He’s resolve.

Indeed, Bai Chenxiang’s hopeful gaze completely shattered Bai He’s convictions. Was it really worth it, clinging to a so-called heirloom while letting his family suffer?

Was it really worth it, clinging to a so-called heirloom while ignoring Yang Wudi’s years of longing for his brother?

“It’s not worth it!” Bai He suddenly said.

Two self-questioning and self-answering inquiries finally made Bai He reach a decision. “Mr. Jia Chong, Bai He agrees to your nation’s trade. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng; I willingly offer it.”

“Haha, that’s wonderful! A pleasure doing business with you!” Jia Chong happily stood up. He hadn’t failed the King and Crown Prince’s expectations.

Now the King’s health could be saved.

He just hoped that after this recovery, the King would show some restraint.

That naive fellow still thought Nan Tianchen was failing, and that’s why he needed the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.

Soon, the two parties completed the transaction. Jia Chong transferred five million gold Soul Coins to Bai He and gave him the letters containing information about Tang Hao and Yang Wushuang.

In return, he successfully obtained the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng from Bai He.

After leaving the Min Clan, Jia Chong didn’t immediately leave Star Luo but visited the Po Clan for another trade.

The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng had potent effects; one was its ability to enhance other herbs’ potency.

Xiao Wu’s Xiangsi Duanchang Hong (Lovesickness Severing Gut Red) in the original story could display such perfect efficacy thanks to the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng’s aid.

Although Nan Feihuang didn’t currently have other heavenly herbs, various large forces always possessed some higher-grade herbs, and Nan Feihuang’s own Treasure Pavilion had many mid-grade herbs.

The Po Clan, specializing in alchemy, had even more.

Jia Chong spent two million gold Soul Coins to buy a sixth-grade spiritual fungus, an ice crystal lotus, and countless other accompanying herbs from the Po Clan. He completed the Po Clan’s sales for several years and became their gold-level VIP.

These two herbs, although far inferior to the ninth-grade Purple Spirit Ginseng, were still high-grade herbs. The price was worth it; more importantly, in Nan Feihuang’s hands, they could show completely different effects.

After all, the last chapter of the Dunjia Tianshu (Dunjia Heavenly Book) was alchemy.

(End of Chapter)

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