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"Betting on grass?"

Upon hearing this word, Xiang Fan raised an eyebrow.

"What is that?"

Yang Mei explained earnestly.

"Betting on herbs is a unique feature of Wancaozhai. However, we're not betting on weeds, but on medicinal herbs!"

"During Wancaozhai's business hours, every hour, a thousand medicinal herbs are taken out, placed in a special box, and locked away."

"As long as you spend 5,000 yuan at Wancaozhai, you can buy a box for 5,000 yuan and open it to get the medicine."

"Among these medicinal herbs, some are commonplace, while others are extremely precious! There's even a century-old Rehmannia glutinosa!"

Hearing this explanation, Xiang Fan finally understood.

The so-called "herb gambling" is basically like opening blind boxes of medicinal herbs!

Whoever is lucky enough to find precious medicinal herbs will naturally make a profit.

Of course, if someone has the ability to select a rare item through the box, Wancaozhai will not stop them.

Unexpectedly, Wancaozhai is quite good at doing business.

The odds of winning a grand prize are one in a thousand, which is much higher than the odds of winning millions or tens of millions in other lotteries!

Xiang Fan nodded slightly and didn't linger.

Although gambling on herbs could yield rare medicinal materials, it held little appeal for him.

After all, he has enough money in his account to buy whatever he needs, so there's no need for him to go through all this trouble.

Led by Yang Mei, the two quickly arrived at the VIP room upstairs.

The view here is much wider than in the lobby downstairs.

With a glance up, you can take in the entire hill of medicinal herbs!

Even the medicinal herb garden on the hilltop is within easy reach.

The growth and quality of all kinds of rare medicinal herbs can be clearly seen inside!

In this environment, even people who were just there to look around might feel the urge to buy.

Yang Mei led Xiang Fan to a seat by the window and bowed slightly as she asked.

"Sir, what specific medicinal herbs do you wish to purchase?"

"A hundred-year-old Scrophularia, an eighty-year-old Spirit-Condensing Grass, a one-hundred-and-twenty-year-old Mystic Crystal Flower..."

As Xiang Fan rattled off a string of medicinal herbs, Yang Mei's expression gradually shifted from composure to surprise.

Finally, he looked completely astonished.

Only after Xiang Fan stopped did she ask, her eyes glazed over.

"Sir, are you sure you want all these medicinal herbs?"

She had thought that Xiang Fan would ask for at most one or two more ingredients besides the century-old Scrophularia.

Even so, it would cost at least two or three million.

Unexpectedly, Xiang Fan recited so many names in one go.

This isn't a trip to buy medicine; it's a trip to stock up on goods!

Seeing Yang Mei's appearance, Xiang Fan frowned slightly.

"What? You don't have any of these things here?"

Wancaozhai has the most complete selection of medicinal herbs in the entire Huaihe River region.

If these ingredients aren't available here, the only way to gather all the necessary auxiliary ingredients for the Qilin Pill would be to search for them elsewhere.

These are all rare medicinal herbs. If we go to other places, we don't know how long it will take to gather them all!

Just as Xiang Fan was pondering to himself, Yang Mei shook her head repeatedly.

"No, no, sir."

"Most of the medicinal herbs you mentioned can be found at Wancaozhai."

"However, these medicinal herbs are quite valuable."

"Once sold, even if it's bought back, it can't be bought at the original price, so..."

The meaning was clear even before the words were finished.

Xiang Fan chuckled softly.

"Don't worry, I won't go back on my word once I've taken these things."

"How much is it in total? You can calculate it."

Seeing that Xiang Fan's expression was sincere and not feigned, Yang Mei suppressed her shock and quickly began to calculate the price.

After a full five minutes, and after carefully proofreading it three times, she finally spoke again.

"Sir, of the medicinal herbs you just mentioned, there are none except for eighty-year-old Xuanmu Crystal and fifty-year-old Qingyun Flower."

"We have everything else here."

"The total price of these is thirty-five million!"

"Do you have Xuanmu Crystal and Qingyun Flower?"

Xiang Fan frowned involuntarily.

Although these two medicinal materials are relatively new, they are not considered precious among all auxiliary medicines.

However, it is an essential ingredient for neutralizing the medicinal properties of the Qilin Blood!

If the amount is insufficient or the years are not long enough, even if the Qilin Pill is successfully refined, its effectiveness will likely be greatly reduced!

He absolutely did not want to waste that drop of Qilin blood unless absolutely necessary!

Thinking of this, his gaze fell on Yang Mei again.

"Are you sure you don't have it? Can you help us acquire it?"

"Money is no problem!"

Seeing Xiang Fan press her for an answer, Yang Mei hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Sir, should I go and ask our boss to come out?"

"The matter you mentioned needs his decision."

Xiang Fan nodded.

Yang Mei apologized and quickly turned to leave.

Soon, in the office of the owner of Wancaozhai.

A middle-aged man looked surprised after hearing Yang Mei's report.

"Mystic Wood Crystal and Pure Rhyme Flower?"

"There aren't many situations where these two medicinal herbs can be used."

That's why Wancaozhai's inventory only lasts for a little over ten years.

Seeing this, Yang Mei said softly.

"Mr. Liu, should I go and tell that gentleman that we didn't?"

"No need," President Liu shook his head.

"In that case, I'll go see that gentleman and we'll discuss it further."

As he spoke, he stood up.

But his face darkened, he clutched his abdomen, and his brows furrowed tightly.

Seeing this, Yang Mei quickly stepped forward and asked with concern.

"Mr. Liu, has your old ailment flared up again?"

"Should we see a doctor first?"

"No need, it's an old problem," President Liu waved his hand.

"Let's go, lead the way, don't keep the guests waiting."

Before long, President Liu followed Yang Mei to the VIP room.

Yang Mei stepped forward and introduced herself to Xiang Fan.

"Sir, this is Mr. Liu, the owner of Wancaozhai."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Fan's gaze fell on President Liu.

Seeing the other person's slightly furrowed brows and the subtle gesture of clutching their stomach, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

After shaking hands with the other party, Xiang Fan casually asked.

"Mr. Liu seems to be feeling unwell?"

A hint of surprise flashed in President Liu's eyes, but he quickly recovered and smiled.

"It's an old problem. I'll just take some medicine and it'll be fine. It's nothing serious."

Seeing that President Liu was unwilling to discuss the matter further, Xiang Fan didn't delve into it and continued with the main topic.

"The sales assistant just said that Wancaozhai does not have 80-year-old Xuanmu Crystal or 50-year-old Qingyun Flower."

"I wonder if Mr. Liu could arrange the acquisition on your behalf?"

"As for the price, I can charge 30% more than the market price!"

Upon hearing Xiang Fan's words, President Liu pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Sir, if I may ask, what is the purpose of you buying these two medicinal herbs?"

"If it's a common medicinal herb, I can recommend some similar alternatives."

Xiang Fan shook his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Liu, but these two medicinal herbs are essential and irreplaceable."

"I wonder if Mr. Liu could facilitate the acquisition?"

Seeing Xiang Fan's resolute attitude, President Liu did not ask any further questions.

"That's true..."

Before he could finish speaking, a voice suddenly came over.

"Dad, I'm back. You... wait, it's you?"

Upon hearing this voice, Xiang Fan and President Liu turned their heads.

Two figures were walking towards them.

The speaker was none other than Liu Huo'er!