At this moment, the old man with the goatee said, "Speaking of the Seven-colored Lotus Pod and Deer Tail Grass, I do know a bit about them. Actually, these two items, while rare, aren't impossible to find. I have some Deer Tail Grass here."
Ling Zhenfei was quite shocked upon hearing this, as the books he had read mentioned that these two herbs were incredibly hard to come by. He didn't expect to casually find two people in this Foreign Land who were aware of them.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Old sir, you actually have Deer Tail Grass. Would you be willing to sell it to me? I urgently need it."
The old man said, "I gather herbs naturally to sell them, but nowadays, fewer people recognize its worth. Many haven't even heard of Deer Tail Grass. If you want to buy it, I'll sell it to you."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Then, could you please show it to me, sir?"
The old man reached into his robe, which seemed to contain a low-grade storage space, and quickly produced a very peculiar herb in his hand.
The old man was quite astonished at the herb in his hand, looking it over, smelling its aroma; it was exactly like the Deer Tail Grass described in texts.
This Deer Tail Grass is even more magical; it's said to have the ability to revive the dead and regrow flesh on bones, but that is merely a legend. Its real effects are even more miraculous.
For someone ill, it has a wondrous ability to restore health, such as when Lu Tao's cultivation was degraded from the Pursue Heart State to the Dawen Initial Stage due to poison invading his body.
If a pill made from Deer Tail Grass were truly available, it might potentially restore Lu Tao's cultivation back to the Pursue Heart State; it's just that miraculous.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Sir, how much are you willing to sell this for?"
The old man said, "How much do you think it's worth?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "For someone who knows its value, it is a priceless treasure. However, it needs a very powerful Alchemist to process it, which is not easy to find."
The old man said, "Looks like you really know your stuff, kid. Alright, just give me a thousand gold coins."
Ling Zhenfei took a sharp breath upon hearing this. He didn't know how much a thousand gold coins truly equated to, but considering gold is over three hundred per gram nowadays, a thousand gold coins are worth what!
The main issue is that right now, Ling Zhenfei doesn't even have a single gold coin to give to this old man.
Ling Zhenfei felt slightly embarrassed. No wonder the Chieftain insisted Dongfang Lin accompany him; if you're out buying things without the local currency, you'd be at a complete loss.
At this time, Dongfang Lin said, "What do you think about this?"
As he spoke, a faintly yellow-glowing oval stone appeared in Dongfang Lin's hand.
Seeing the stone, the old man's eyes gleamed with excitement, indicating that this stone held great attraction for him.
The old man took the stone and said, "It's enough, absolutely enough! It's enough to buy all my herbs."
Deeply curious, Ling Zhenfei was clearly wondering about the stone's immense value; otherwise, the old man wouldn't have been so flustered.
Dongfang Lin glanced at Ling Zhenfei and said, "What are you waiting for? Didn't he just say it? This is enough to take all his herbs."
Of course, Ling Zhenfei understood Dongfang Lin's intent and promptly gathered up all the herbs from the old man's stall.
Moments ago, buying a single Phoenix Tail Flower seemed as though it would cost him his life, yet now the old man was remarkably calm, further confirming Ling Zhenfei's suspicion that the glowing stone was of immense value.
After sweeping up all the herbs, Dongfang Lin said to Ling Zhenfei, "Alright, anything else you need?"
Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "The Seven-colored Lotus Pod is still missing. Once we acquire it, everything will be complete."
Dongfang Lin asked the old man, "Might you know where we can buy the Seven-colored Lotus Pod, esteemed elder?"
The old man thought for a moment and said, "If you're looking for the Seven-colored Lotus Pod, I think there's only one place that can meet your needs, and that would be Mingtang Drugstore at the East Gate. They have a Seven-colored Lotus Pod, it's their store's treasure."
Ling Zhenfei thanked him, relieved to know where the Seven-colored Lotus Pod could be found.
Ling Zhenfei, full of excitement, headed east.
As Ling Zhenfei and Dongfang Lin walked eastward, Ling Zhenfei said to Dongfang Lin, "I'm extremely grateful to you."
Dongfang Lin replied, "What are you thanking me for?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "Of course, I thank you for helping me acquire so many herbs!"
Dongfang Lin laughed and said, "Isn't buying herbs so you can treat my father?"
Ling Zhenfei replied, "Your father's illness doesn't require that many herbs."
Dongfang Lin said, "As long as my father's illness can be cured, no amount of money matters."
Ling Zhenfei realized what it meant to be wealthy; the entire Dongfang City belonged to them, naturally making them indifferent to such expenses.
Ling Zhenfei asked, "What was that stone you gave to the old man earlier? It looked quite impressive. What is it?"
Dongfang Lin said, "Of course, that was a top-tier High Grade Beast Pill."
Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, "A Beast Pill: taken from a beast's body?"
Dongfang Lin nodded, "Exactly, extracted from the body of a beast. The more powerful the beast, the stronger its Beast Pill. They are generally categorized into four qualities: High, Middle, Lower, and there's also a Superior Beast Pill."
"The one I gave him just now was a glowing High Grade Beast Pill, considered rare. Even more so is the Superior Beast Pill, which is even rarer; we don't have many even in our family."
The fact that they still had some indicated their abundance, and Ling Zhenfei couldn't help but feel a sense of awe towards the Dongfang family.
No wonder the Supreme God would move against the Chieftain; Dongfang City was overwhelmingly powerful, needing to be eliminated quickly.
As they talked about Beast Pills, Ling Zhenfei showed great interest in them.
Conversely, Dongfang Lin expressed considerable interest in the three herbs Ling Zhenfei mentioned earlier.
"So, what are the effects of the Seven-colored Lotus Pod?" Dongfang Lin asked after hearing about the first two herbs.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Actually, the effect of the Seven-colored Lotus Pod is even more potent. For ordinary people, it might extend life, but for cultivators, it's something else entirely.
For cultivators, this is akin to a divine object. The Seven-colored Lotus Pod not only heals internal injuries rapidly and regenerates external wounds, but also significantly boosts innate strength. Isn't it magical?"
Dongfang Lin said, "If it can enhance one's strength, then a lot of people must be eyeing it."
Ling Zhenfei said, "It seems the East Gate's Mingtang Drugstore isn't run by ordinary people. Ordinary folks wouldn't dare admit having such an item, as it could invite disaster."
Dongfang Lin said, "Of course. The Mingtang Drugstore at the East Gate belongs to a well-known major family, with many experts in their ranks. Even several at the Pursue Heart State reside within, making their mark in Dongfang City."
Ling Zhenfei said, "If we go to ask for the Seven-colored Lotus Pod, would they give it to us?"