"Xiao Cui, a customer is here. Hurry and greet him."
A voice similar to pearls landing on a plate arose. Then, Ling Xian saw an androgynous person walking towards him.
The person's skin was dark, his body was muscular, and his face was square. He gave off a masculine vibe. However, his chest was bulging and he had no Adam's apple. After a closer look, it was obvious that he was a woman.
However, he did not have the softness of a woman. Every part of his body was full of muscles, just like a man.
This made Ling Xian shake his head with a smile. He muttered to himself, "This shop sure is full of strange people."
"I wonder what you are looking to buy?" The woman named Xiao Cui spoke. Her voice was thunderous and lacked the softness of a woman.
Ling Xian smiled helplessly, "This is the Street of the Strange Medicine. Of course I am here to buy strange medicines."
"If that's the case, then I have to tell you the rules here." Xiao Cui's expression was emotionless. There was no joy or sadness on her face.
Ling Xian softly grinned, "You are not selling the three?"
"Smart." Xiao Cui grinned, "It's not that I want to brag, but in the entire Street of the Strange Medicine, I dare to say that the three medicines I am not selling are the rarest and the most valuable."
"Oh?"
Ling Xian's interest was piqued. He smiled, "That's great. I didn't come here for nothing."
"Then this customer, you might really have come for nothing."
Xiao Cui's face revealed her arrogance, "You don't know the rules of my shop. If you cannot meet my requirements, then no matter how heaven-defying you are or how rich you are, don't even think about taking a single medicine from my shop."
Ling Xian raised an eyebrow and his competitive spirit was ignited, "I sure want to hear what the three are. I also want to see if I can buy spiritual medicines from you."
"You have the courage. Then listen." Xiao Cui grinned strangely, "The first rule is not selling if you don't recognize it."
"Not selling if you don't recognize it?" Ling Xian frowned slightly and immediately understood. He couldn't help but to laugh, "So if you don't recognize a certain spiritual medicine, you won't sell it to me?"
"That's right. If you can say the name of the spiritual medicine you want to buy, then you have passed the first test. You have the right to try the second test." Xiao Cui faintly smiled. She seemed to enjoy seeing customers leave empty-handed instead of successfully buying.
"Interesting."
Ling Xian revealed a faint smile. He had the Essence of Herbalism and knew every spiritual medicine in the world like the back of his hand. Why would he care about this test?
It could be said that this test simply seemed as if it was tailor-made for him. Perhaps it could stump countless cultivators, yet it was unable to stump him!
"I understand this one. What is the second one?" Ling Xian asked.
"After hearing the first rule, his expression didn't change at all. Either he has confidence, or he is fearless because he is ignorant." Xiao Cui's eyes flashed with strangeness. Then, she revealed a confident smile. She believed that the second condition was enough to make Ling Xian's expression change.
"The second condition is that we won't sell it if we don't eat it."
"We won't sell it if we don't eat it?" Ling Xian frowned. He was getting more and more curious about the medicine here.
As everyone knows, other than medicinal ingredients that are beneficial to the human body, there are also many medicinal ingredients that are naturally poisonous. They are known as poisonous grasses. These medicinal ingredients are rare and most of them are terrifying. Once ingested by mistake, it is hard to cure the poison.
From this strange rule, it became obvious that all the spiritual medicines here are poisonous grasses. Or else who would be dumb enough to let their customers consume spiritual medicines that are beneficial to the human body? If that's the case, then this rule is useless.
Therefore, Ling Xian concluded that all the medicinal ingredients here are poisonous grasses.
Xiao Cui's next statement confirmed his guess.
"Oh right, it is worth mentioning that all the medicinal ingredients here are poisonous grasses. There are no spiritual medicines that are beneficial to the human body." Xiao Cui's eyes flashed with mockery. She was looking forward to seeing Ling Xian's panicked expression after hearing this statement.
Sadly, she was disappointed.
Ling Xian's expression was as calm as ever. Not only was he panicking, he wasn't even moved. He was as calm as a statue.
This made Xiao Cui raise an eyebrow, "You sure have some guts."
"You are right to call me guts. But more accurately, I am confident." Ling Xian revealed a faint smile that was full of confidence.
Don't forget, he had the Flame of Purity inside him. What kind of poison could hurt him?
One has to admit that this was far too coincidental. He could ignore the first rule of this store and he could ignore the second rule. It was as if this store was waiting for him.
This made Ling Xian ecstatic. He felt like he came to the right store.
"Interesting. After hearing the second rule, and after I clearly told you that all medicinal ingredients are poisonous grasses, you can still remain so calm."
Xiao Cui's eyes flickered with strangeness. She looked at Ling Xian in a serious manner, "I have underestimated you. But anyone can talk big. Whether or not I have the ability, I will have to prove it with facts."
"I was thinking the same thing. Please tell me the third rule. Then I will show you the truth." Ling Xian smiled, full of confidence.
If the first two rules were as Xiao Cui said, then he had nothing to worry about.
"The third rule is that if you don't brew it, you don't sell it." Xiao Cui spoke softly and explained, "If you pass the first two tests, then you must brew a medicinal Dan of the same value. Or else you cannot take away the spiritual medicine you choose."
"I see." Ling Xian nodded softly. His expression remained calm and unfazed.
Compared to the first two rules, this one was much easier. After all, a spiritual medicine cannot compare to a medicinal Dan. Of course, this was referring to spiritual medicine. If it was a rare spiritual medicine, then it would be a different story.
Ling Xian didn't really believe that this store would have such a valuable spiritual medicine. Therefore, he didn't think this rule was difficult.
"It seems like you don't think this rule is difficult." Xiao Cui revealed a sarcastic smile, "Young Master, it's good to have guts. But if you don't have the ability, then you are stupid."
"Whether you have guts or are you stupid, let the truth speak for you." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. He could ignore the first two rules. He didn't think the last one would be difficult.
Though he was an alchemist who didn't care about his job, as his cultivation level increased, his Qi had reached the sixth realm. In other words, he was now a sixth realm alchemist.
This grade was naturally nothing to those Alchemy Grandmasters, but in the younger generation, it was extremely rare. Therefore, he didn't think he couldn't brew a Dan of the same level as the one he chose.
"Then let me wait and see."
Xiao Cui spoke softly. She then extended an arm and said, "Follow me."
Hearing this, Ling Xian marched forward in an attempt to catch up to this strange woman.
However, just as the two of them were about to take a step forward, a sudden voice caused them to stop in their tracks.
"Wait."
Just then, a young man wearing a luxurious purple robe walked in. His face was handsome and he held onto a paper fan. A jade pendant hung around his waist. His appearance was dignified and his temperament was extraordinary.
However, the arrogant look on this person's face ruined his refined and elegant temperament.
After seeing this person, Xiao Cui raised an eyebrow, "You are from the Cao Clan?"
"You do have good eyesight."
Hearing this, the young man thought Xiao Cui recognized him. The arrogance on his face intensified, "My name is Cao Feng. You've heard of me, right?"
Hearing this, Xiao Cui shook her head with a smile. The reason why she recognized him as a descendant of the Cao Clan wasn't because she recognized him, but because she recognized the Cao Clan's symbol on his chest.
Ling Xian chuckled as well. He naturally knew of the Cao Clan's name. They were one of the five clans in the City of Dan. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable in alchemy, but they were also extremely capable.
However, he had never heard of the name Cao Feng.
Seeing the two of them shake their heads and laugh, Cao Feng frowned and felt a little embarrassed. He hissed, "Hmmph, how ignorant. You don't even know me. How ignorant."
"This person sure is arrogant. He acts like he's the boss of the world. It's as if everyone has to know him." Ling Xian frowned but didn't say anything. With his mentality, he wasn't going to argue with someone like this.
However, Xiao Cui hissed, "Less bullsh * t. What are you here for?"
"Of course, I'm here to buy Spiritual Herbs, of course." Cao Feng's face was full of arrogance, "I have already heard the three rules. I don't need you to repeat them. Take me there."
"Interesting. Normally, nobody dares to enter my shop. But today, two young people who don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is." Xiao Cui glanced at Cao Feng and then at Ling Xian. Her eyes flashed with anticipation.
It was as if she was anticipating the scene of them running away in embarrassment.
"I am the most talented descendant of the Cao Clan. Why would I be defeated by your three stupid rules?" Cao Feng smiled proudly, his face full of confidence.
"No wonder you are so arrogant. You have so much confidence." Xiao Cui's eyes flashed with shock.
Ling Xian was a little surprised as well. He didn't think this arrogant young man would be the most talented descendant of the Cao Clan.
Remember that the Cao Clan was a giant with alchemy. Every generation, many geniuses would emerge. To be able to stand out from so many geniuses, even if he wasn't the strongest descendant, was not an easy feat.
From this, it became obvious that his alchemy skills were extraordinary and he had the right to be arrogant.
"Now you know who I am."
Seeing how surprised Xiao Cui and Ling Xian were, the arrogance on Cao Feng's face intensified. He said in disdain, "Three stupid rules. They can trouble others, but they cannot trouble me."
Then, he shifted his gaze towards Ling Xian and said casually, "I am not like someone who has no abilities but pretends to be calm. That is truly someone who doesn't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is."
Hearing that this person was pointing his spear at him, Ling Xian frowned. He felt too lazy to argue with him.
Xiao Cui, on the other hand, revealed an interested expression, "Since the two of you want to buy my spiritual medicine, then let's see who gets the most out of it."
As she spoke, she walked forward slowly.
"That goes without saying. A country bumpkin dares to compete with me? "Cao Feng smiled in disdain and followed behind Xiao Cui.
"I hate trouble. Yet there are always stupid people who create trouble for me." Ling Xian shook his head helplessly and followed.
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