"This..." Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, closely examining the ginseng inside the jade box.
Although he did not specialize in pharmacology, poison and medicine fundamentally shared the same origin. Coupled with guarding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for years, he had seen countless Heavenly Treasures, so his discernment was naturally extraordinary.
After carefully sensing the aura emanating from this ginseng, Dugu Bo finally understood why Ye Han had gone out of his way to take such a long detour specifically to come to the Bai Family Village and buy this item from Bai He.
Judging by its aura alone, the compatibility between this ginseng and Ye Han's Body Martial Soul was extremely high.
Once Ye Han successfully absorbed it, the benefit to his Body Martial Soul would be immeasurable.
Bai He gazed at the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng in the jade box, a trace of hard-to-conceal reluctance flashing in the depths of his eyes.
This Immortal Herb was something he had accidentally obtained many years ago. He had always carefully treasured it and rarely showed it to others.
If the clan's livelihood had not been in dire straits back then, he would never have entertained the thought of selling it.
Later, when the transaction was interrupted due to various reasons, he put it away again and never mentioned it to outsiders.
He hadn't expected that after all these twists and turns, it would still end up changing hands.
Bai He sighed inwardly, yet on the surface he remained calm.
He looked at Ye Han and slowly spoke, "Young Friend Ye, Lord Jade Phosphorus, just name your price for this treasure."
The words were spoken politely, but in his heart Bai He was cursing that profiteer from back then.
That person had deliberately driven down the price back then and even tried to force a buy and sell, which was why he had been forced to terminate the deal.
Not managing to acquire it at a low price was one thing, but the other party had actually spread the news about the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng everywhere, ultimately attracting a Titled Douluo to come knocking in person.
With Dugu Bo here in person, whether to sell this transaction or not was long out of his hands to decide.
He absolutely dared not offend a Titled Douluo's favor, let alone the Poison Douluo, who was famous for his poisons.
Once he angered the other party, let alone a single Immortal Herb, the entire Speed Clan could face a terrible disaster.
Right now, he only hoped Ye Han would offer a fair price without cutting him too short.
Actually, Bai He couldn't articulate the true value of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng either; he only knew it was an ultra-rare treasure in this world.
That profiteer from back then had only been willing to offer a few thousand Gold Soul Coins. If Ye Han gave that amount, he would just have to accept it, as at least it could slightly ease the hardship within the clan.
Ye Han pondered briefly, raising his eyes to look at Bai He, "How does the Patriarch wish to trade? Shall we barter, or settle directly in Gold Soul Coins?"
Hesitation arose in Bai He's heart.
If they bartered, perhaps he could trade for resources more useful to the development of the Speed Clan, which would be more enduring than Gold Soul Coins.
Yet as his gaze inadvertently swept past the window-the dilapidated houses, the ragged clansmen, the malnourished children-the light in his eyes slowly dimmed.
Right now, the most crucial thing for the Speed Clan was to survive.
Though vulgar, Gold Soul Coins could directly resolve food and clothing.
Being able to use this Immortal Herb treasured for many years in exchange for the survival of the entire clan could be considered worth it.
Bai He took a deep breath and made up his mind, "Let's trade with Gold Soul Coins."
Ye Han nodded slightly and said nothing more.
After a brief thought, he retrieved a purple soul tool card from the Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch at his waist and handed it to Bai He.
"This card holds one hundred and fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins. It is all the savings this junior can currently muster."
"Using it to exchange for the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, the Patriarch inevitably suffers a loss. It's just that this Immortal Herb is of utmost importance to this junior, so this junior can only brazenly make this exchange."
With a sincere expression, Ye Han continued, "As extra compensation, this junior makes a promise here. In the future, should Patriarch Bai He or the Speed Clan encounter difficulties, you may come to Heaven Dou City to find me. As long as it is within my capability, I will definitely lend my all to help."
As his voice fell, the reception hall instantly grew quiet.
Bai He's hand trembled violently, and the purple card almost slipped from his grip and fell.
He widened his eyes, staring in disbelief at the card in his hand.
One hundred and fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins?
Did he hear wrong?
A single Gold Soul Coin was enough for an ordinary family of three to live stably for several months.
One hundred and fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins was enough to completely lift the Speed Clan out of poverty and live in prosperity for many years.
The Speed Clan only had a little over two hundred direct members. With this money, they wouldn't need to worry about food and clothing for at least a decade.
Bai He's hand holding the card trembled slightly.
He had originally thought that getting a few thousand Gold Soul Coins would be enough to satisfy him, but never had he imagined Ye Han would directly offer one hundred and fifty thousand. The huge gap made it difficult for him to calm down for a moment.
Dugu Bo at the side also raised an eyebrow, his gaze toward Ye Han carrying a hint of surprise.
He hadn't expected this youth to have such deep pockets; one hundred and fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins was definitely not a small amount, even for a Titled Douluo.
Bai He took several deep breaths in succession before barely suppressing his churning emotions, his voice hoarse, "Young Friend Ye, this... the amount is truly too large..."
Ye Han shook his head gently, "The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is worth this price."
He looked at the blood-red ginseng inside the jade box with an earnest gaze, "Its significance to me can no longer be measured by Gold Soul Coins."
Bai He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "If Young Friend Ye doesn't mind, this old man would like to personally go to the money house in Xuanfeng City to verify the card. It's not that I distrust Young Friend, it's just that this amount is too astonishing, so I must confirm it's correct before I can rest at ease."
"The Patriarch may do as he pleases."
Ye Han nodded, "This junior and Senior Poison Douluo can wait here."
Bai He no longer hesitated, carefully putting away the soul tool card and gently pushing the jade box back in front of Ye Han.
"Young Friend Ye, Lord Jade Phosphorus, sorry to trouble you both to wait a moment." He turned his head and instructed Bai Chenxiang, "Chenxiang, treat our distinguished guests well."
"Yes, Grandfather." Bai Chenxiang hurriedly replied.
The next instant,
Bai He's Soul Power surged, and eight soul rings rose from beneath his feet.
His figure transformed into a stream of light, galloping away in the direction of Xuanfeng City.
Only Ye Han, Dugu Bo, and Bai Chenxiang were left in the hall.
Bai Chenxiang stood awkwardly to one side, not knowing what to do for a moment.
She quietly sized up Ye Han, and seeing him turn his gaze over, their eyes met. The young girl hastily lowered her head, a faint blush blooming on her cheeks.
Ye Han paid it no mind and casually asked, "How old is Miss Bai this year?"
"Ten." Bai Chenxiang answered softly.
"A two-ring Soul Grandmaster, your talent is very good." Ye Han nodded.
Bai Chenxiang bit her lower lip, "Compared to Young Master Ye, I'm far too far behind."
Ye Han shook his head lightly, "Everyone's encounters are different, there's no need to belittle yourself."
He paused slightly, "The Speed Clan's Sharp-Tailed Swift Martial Soul has a speed that reigns supreme across the world; this is a strength that other Martial Souls cannot possess."
A light flashed in Bai Chenxiang's eyes, but it quickly dimmed again.
No matter how fast speed was, what kind of role could it play in the face of an absolute gap in strength?
Ye Han saw through what she was thinking in her heart, yet he didn't try to persuade her any further.
Some psychological knots ultimately had to be figured out by herself over time.
Time slowly passed.
Roughly twenty minutes later, a white light pierced the sky and descended into the courtyard in a flash.
The light dissipated, and Bai He's figure appeared.
He strode into the hall, unable to hide the surging excitement on his face. The purple soul tool card in his hand was clutched very tightly, his knuckles turning white.
"Young Friend Ye, Lord Jade Phosphorus." Bai He bowed deeply, "The deal... is done."
His voice trembled slightly; after verification at the money house, one hundred and fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins truly lay inside the card, not a single coin short.
Thinking of the shocked expressions of the money house personnel, Bai He still felt as though he were in a dream.
With this huge sum of money in hand, the Speed Clan could finally shake off their heavy burden and catch a breath.
Ye Han stood up and cupped his fists, "Since that is the case, this junior will accept this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."
He cautiously picked up the jade box and put it into the Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch.
Bai He nodded repeatedly, "Naturally, naturally."
The deal was done, and Ye Han and Dugu Bo had no intention of lingering. Their goal for this trip had already been achieved, and they still needed to hurry back to Heaven Dou City.
"Patriarch, this junior will take his leave now." Ye Han spoke.
Bai He hurriedly urged them to stay, "The two of you are leaving just like this? Might as well stay a few more days, and let this old man fulfill the duties of a host..."
Ye Han shook his head and declined politely, "Thank you for the Patriarch's kind intentions, but this junior still has important matters and it is inconvenient to stay long."
Seeing this, Bai He did not press them to stay.
On the verge of parting, Ye Han looked at him once more, "Patriarch, the promise I made just now remains permanently valid. If you encounter difficulties in the future, just go to Heaven Dou City and find me."
Bai He's expression turned solemn, "This old man has noted it down."
Ye Han then looked at Bai Chenxiang, nodding gently in acknowledgment, before turning around and stepping out of the courtyard together with Dugu Bo.
Their two figures gradually vanished at the end of the road outside the village.
Bai He stood in the courtyard, gazing at the distant backs of the two as they left, remaining motionless for a long time.
Bai Chenxiang, at the side, stared toward the village entrance, a complex mix of emotions churning in the depths of her heart.
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