"Fellow Daoist Qian, please wait a moment. This transaction is too large for me to handle on my own. I'll call Auntie Lan. She's the shopkeeper of Hundred Herbs House, and a deal this big requires her personal approval."
Shi Yue considered it briefly, then nodded.
Seeing this, the girl in the blue dress immediately got up and went outside.
Before long, a plump, middle-aged beautiful woman entered, followed by the girl in blue. The girl carried a round tray bearing an exquisite teapot and two teacups.
The middle-aged beautiful woman glanced at the wooden boxes piled high on the floor, and a flicker of surprise quickly crossed her eyes.
"Little friend Qian, I am Lan Jiao, the shopkeeper of Hundred Herbs House." The middle-aged beautiful woman smiled faintly at Shi Yue and introduced herself.
"Senior Blue, you're too kind." Seeing the middle-aged beautiful woman, Shi Yue immediately rose to his feet, his expression deeply respectful. There was no other reason: she was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
"Think nothing of it. Anyone willing to sell so many Spirit Herbs to our Hundred Herbs House deserves this treatment." The middle-aged beautiful woman shook her head, smiling warmly.
Shi Yue nodded at her words, but still didn't dare sit down.
"Qingqing, please count these yourself. See how many Spirit Herbs there are, their ages, and what kinds they are. Tell me once you've finished." The middle-aged beautiful woman instructed the girl in blue.
"Yes, Auntie Lan." The girl in blue replied, set the tray on the table, and began counting the Spirit Herbs on the floor.
"Little friend Qian, this is Cloudmist Tea. It tastes quite good. Please have some." The middle-aged beautiful woman picked up the teapot and poured Shi Yue a cup of fragrant tea.
Seeing this, Shi Yue's face