"So that's it?"
Dugu Bo looked utterly incredulous.
"I've only temporarily trapped the poison. To eradicate it completely, you'll still need to take the pills I make."
Li Han lowered his fingers from their sword-point gesture and spoke calmly.
"It can be done like that?"
"There are countless methods in this world. Anything is possible.
Now, we can officially discuss our deal."
"What do you want?"
"I've already taken my payment for treating you: the medicinal herbs I picked from this valley."
"Hmph, you've got some nerve. Taking something without asking is stealing!"
Dugu Bo snorted.
"This is a blessed land formed by heaven and earth. The herbs here came with it; you didn't grow them.
You were simply lucky enough to discover and claim this place first.
Strictly speaking, you're just a thief who got here before me.
And a thief who entered a mountain of treasures only to leave empty-handed.
Now I've taken some and am treating you in return, so you're not losing out."
"What sophistry!
You mean that with all these herbs, you still aren't satisfied?
You want me to pay you separately for treating Yan Yan?"
"Of course. I consider the lives of you and your granddaughter quite valuable, and these herbs aren't enough.
Besides, some of them will have to be used to purge the poison from both of you."
"That's certainly true. The lives of everyone in my family, including mine, are valuable."
Dugu Bo nodded in agreement.
"Speak up, boy. What else do you want?"
"I've heard you have an As-You-Will Treasure Pouch. I'm very interested in it.
I wonder if you'd be willing to part with it."
"You certainly know what to ask for. It is indeed a fine treasure.
But compared to my granddaughter's life, it's nothing.
As long as