"Just that... most of the medicinal herbs in these places are either dried or dried. There aren't many fresh ones that can survive, needless to say, a bizarre medicinal herb like the Sentiment Drowning Flower!" Alliance Head Zhao continued.
In these three places where medicinal herbs were most abundant, dried medicinal herbs had the same effect, and they were easier to carry around. As such, most of them were dried and dried. It was impossible for there to be any fresh ones.
"There are several sources of Herb King medicinal herbs. The most common one is from herbalists. However, as rare as the Sentiment Drowning Flower, most herbalists wouldn't plant it, and they don't have the ability to do so either. The only place I know of that is a herb garden located in the western part of Myriad Kingdom City. There are countless bizarre medicinal herbs planted there, and you can find many rare medicinal herbs there. Just that... "
Alliance Head Zhao smiled bitterly. "The owner of the herb garden has an eccentric personality. She doesn't sell her medicinal herbs no matter how much money you offer her. Back then, when Lian-er was seriously ill, I tried to buy a few unique medicinal herbs, but I failed! "
"She doesn't sell her medicinal herbs?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed. "Then why does she plant so many medicinal herbs?"
Medicinal herbs were either for her own use or for sale. Since she planted so many of them, it was clear that she was using them... But since she didn't sell them, why would she keep them?
Medicinal herbs were similar to ordinary plants; they had a lifespan as well. Most medicinal herbs only had a lifespan of a few years, and those that could live for several hundred years were rare.
More importantly, planting medicinal herbs required a huge sum of money. Spirit stones, unique nutrient solutions, and even manpower. If she didn't sell them, it was as good as throwing money at her. No matter how wealthy she was, she wouldn't be able to afford it!
"I have no idea either. Many people in Myriad Kingdom City are curious about it, but it's a pity that no one knows the answer!"
Alliance Head Zhao shook his head.
"Then... Doesn't anyone try to snatch it?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
Since many people wanted medicinal herbs but were unable to buy them, surely someone would take the risk!
"Of course, there are, but all of them failed! The owner of the herb garden, Xue Yiyao, reached Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle fifty years ago, and her name shook the entire Myriad Kingdom City. No one knows how strong she is now. Even I might not be able to defeat her! "Alliance Head Zhao said.
A Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle fifty years ago, even if he couldn't achieve a breakthrough, he would still be ranked at the very top of the Myriad Kingdom Alliance.
"More importantly, there's an extremely powerful formation in the herb garden. It's at least at 4-star pinnacle, and it was personally set up by Guild Leader Zheng of Honghai City's Formation Guild. Many people who tried to steal the herb were either killed or trapped before they could even enter the herb garden … As time went by, everyone came to realize how dangerous the herb garden was, and no one dared to venture in anymore!"
Alliance Head Zhao said.
He had nurtured countless valuable medicinal herbs, but he refused to sell them. Those who dared to lay their hands on those medicinal herbs were either killed or imprisoned … That fellow was indeed a troublesome person to deal with.
"Are there any other places with these two kinds of medicinal herbs?"
"No, other than this herb garden, I really don't know where else to find it, unless it's already baked!"
"Baked ones are useless to me!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
To cultivate the Soul Awakening Grass, one could only use fresh herbs that were still growing. Once they were dried and roasted into edible herbs, how could they fuse with the soul and obtain the effect of Soul Awakening?
"Where's the herb garden you spoke of? I would like to take a look!"
He had to have the Soul Awakening Grass so that he could save Lu Chong. Since he had even gone to a place as dangerous as the soul oracle tomb, no matter how troublesome the owner of the herb garden was, he should be able to find a way to save Lu Chong.
"This …" Hearing that Zhang Xuan wanted to head over, Alliance Head Zhao hesitated for a moment. "Alright then. I'll have Jin Conghai accompany you. If the other party tries to make a move on you, he should be able to hold you back!"
"Alright!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
He didn't know the location of the herb garden, so he needed someone to lead the way.
"Father, I'll head over to take a look as well!" Zhao Feiwu hurriedly said with a smile.
"Why are you heading over?" Alliance Head Zhao frowned.
"The owner of the herb garden doesn't even listen to your words. I'd like to see how formidable he is!" Zhao Feiwu chuckled.
Having followed Zhang Xuan all this while, she knew that he was a person who wouldn't give up until he achieved his goals. On the other hand, the other party sounded even more troublesome. She really wanted to see how the two of them would end up.
Seeing that her father was still hesitating, Zhao Feiwu hurriedly said, "Don't worry. With Elder Jin around and my identity, no matter how disrespectful the owner of the herb garden is, she won't make a move on you!"
After a moment of hesitation, Alliance Head Zhao said, "Alright then. The two of you must be careful, especially Zhang Shi. If the other party isn't willing, don't force him. If there's really no other choice, I'll make a trip personally. Perhaps, the other party might give me some face."
Back then, when he was rejected by Zhao Feiwu, he wanted to head over himself. However, the Physician Guild eventually found a medicinal herb to replace him, so he gave up on the idea.
Zhang Shi was his daughter's savior, and given his talent, his future was bound to be limitless. He couldn't allow anything to happen to him. If push came to shove, he could only head over personally.
As the alliance head of the Alliance of Nations, a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan expert, no matter how eccentric the other party was, she would still give him some face.
After asking a few more questions, Zhang Xuan bade farewell to Alliance Head Zhao and left. Together with Zhao Feiwu and Jin Conghai, he rode on an aerial savage beast and headed to the west of the city.
Myriad Kingdom City was massive, spanning at least several hundred kilometers. It would take at least several hours to reach the city on foot. This time, the trio didn't ride on Zhao Feiwu's mount but on the back of the Demon Cinque Beast.
A Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle demonic beast flapped its wings, and several dozen minutes later, a massive manor appeared before the trio's eyes.
The manor spanned several hundred mu, and it was shrouded in a thin layer of mist. With just a look, it was clear that there was a formation protecting it.
"Let's alight here!"
Knowing that it was impossible for them to fly in directly, Zhang Xuan nodded. The Demon Cinque Beast let out a light cry and landed not too far away from the main entrance.
The doors of the manor were tightly shut, and there wasn't a single person outside. It seemed like everyone knew that the medicinal herbs here couldn't be bought, so they lost interest in it.
Otherwise, given how many people were in need of medicinal herbs every year, it was impossible for the manor to be completely deserted.
Jin Conghai walked forward and was about to knock on the door when 'jiya!', the doors opened from within, and a maid walked forward.
"Our herb garden doesn't sell medicinal herbs to outsiders, so please return!"
It seemed like she was already used to those who came to ask for medicinal herbs. As long as she saw them, she would immediately speak.
Not expecting to be rejected before he could even speak, Zhang Xuan felt a little helpless.
If they couldn't even enter the manor, how could they buy medicinal herbs?
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to say something to convince the other party to let them pass, he suddenly heard the sound of galloping hooves.
Following which, he saw a carriage stopping not too far away, and a middle-aged man alighted from it.
"Garden Owner Mu, please enter!"
Upon seeing the middle-aged man, the maid immediately recognized him, and her face lit up in delight. She quickly opened up a path for him to enter.
"Didn't you say that we don't sell medicinal herbs? Why is he allowed to enter? "Jin Conghai frowned.
Wasn't this a little too obvious? They were rejected before they could even speak, and yet, this fellow was able to walk right in.
Did it depend on the person as well?
"My apologies, but he was specially invited here by our garden owner. He has an invitation letter!"
The maid said apologetically.
"One has to have an invitation letter to enter?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
"Of course, one has to have an invitation letter to enter!" Before the maid could reply, a cold and haughty voice sounded. The one who spoke was a seductive lady in her thirties. She had heavy makeup on, and even before she walked over, one could already smell the heavy scent of rouge on her.
"Garden Owner Xue is organizing a banquet today, and only the garden owners of the other herb gardens are allowed to enter. Not just anyone can enter. If you want to buy medicinal herbs, you should leave. We don't welcome you here!"
The seductive lady tilted her head haughtily, and the gaze she directed at Zhang Xuan carried disdain.
"Banquet? Only the garden owners of the herb gardens are allowed to enter? Does that mean that you're a garden owner as well? "Zhao Feiwu asked.
"Of course! I'm the garden owner of Qingyan Herb Garden, Luo Qingyan! "
With a prideful look, the seductive lady flicked her wrist and took out an item. It was the invitation letter to enter the herb garden.
"Do you see that? This is the invitation letter. If you don't have it, leave immediately. Don't cause trouble!"
The seductive lady looked at Zhang Xuan coldly and sneered, "Judging from your age, you shouldn't even be in your twenties yet. Given your age, you don't even know what medicinal herbs are. You don't even have the right to take a look at such a high-class banquet. You should just leave! Study hard in the future, and perhaps, you might be qualified to enter once in thirty to fifty years … Hehehehe! "
Covering her lips, the seductive lady straightened her body. Her voluptuous breasts seemed to be about to break free from the restraints of her clothes.
"Thirty to fifty years?" Zhang Xuan shook his head. He turned to the maid guarding the entrance and asked, "Can one enter with an invitation letter?"
"Ah … Yes!"
The maid hesitated for a moment. Recalling her previous instructions, she hurriedly nodded.
"That's good!"
Hearing the other party's reply, Zhang Xuan turned to the seductive lady and scratched his head in embarrassment. "I have something to discuss with you. Can you lend me your invitation letter?"
"Lend it to you? Hahaha! "
As though she had heard the funniest joke in the world, the seductive lady stared at Zhang Xuan with eyes filled with disgust. "Why should I lend it to you? Garden Owner Xue gave it to me, who do you think you are? "
"You don't want to lend it to me?"
Zhang Xuan stared at the seductive lady.
"Scram before I lose my temper. Otherwise, do you believe that I won't let you go back lying on your back …"
With a bellow, the seductive lady's aura began flowing out uncontrollably.
Her zhenqi was clear and impure, and its strength was astounding.
To think that she was a Transcendent Mortal 3-dan expert.
"Kill me?" Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan glanced into the distance and instructed, "Demon Cinque, discuss with her and see if she can pass the invitation letter to me …"
Roar!
Hearing Zhang Xuan's command, the Demon Cinque Beast roared softly and flew over. Sou!
"What are you trying to do?"
Taken aback, the seductive lady's vision darkened. Then, she saw a gigantic bottom smashing down on her.
Putong!
Before she could react, the Demon Cinque Beast had already sat on her, leaving only her limbs and head exposed. Large mouthfuls of blood spewed from her mouth.
Ding!
After sitting on her, the Demon Cinque Beast twisted its beak and tossed the emblem in her hand over.
"…"
Jin Conghai and Zhao Feiwu staggered, and their eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Didn't you say that you wanted to discuss something? Why did you … sit on her with your bottom …
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