Reincarnation of the Strongest Healer-Chapter 1374: Aetheria Empire Part 21

Madam Ying was mainly convinced because of Xu Feng’s ability to have an Army Camp—one that was filled to the brim.

In this time of crisis, having a few Tier 2 under their belt was already a dream. Yet Xu Feng not only had 50 of them, but he was also capable of sustaining their livelihood.

Now that was not something a mere recently promoted Viscount could do!

"So, where is the cultivation land that could grow these valuable tea leaves?" Madam Ying asked.

Her Fragrance Tea was very important in bringing customers to her shop. It was her unique brand and most coveted item in the market.

Unfortunately, with the loss of her tea leaves, she could only limit the purchase of Fragrance Tea, which added to her already predicament.

Had it not been for this series of misfortunes, she wouldn’t have even agreed to Xu Feng’s proposal.

"I’ve prepared a large acre of land near the town I controlled. It’s very suitable for crops and your unique tea leaves." Xu Feng smiled faintly. After so long, he finally could start a plantation with these tea leaves.

With these tea leaves, he could accomplish many more despite being a bit under level or not having enough basic attributes.

Needless to say, Madam Ying’s expression turned sour.

How could she not know what he was thinking?

He was definitely coveting her Fragrance Tea, but given the circumstances, she had no other options. There were so many people she had tried to connect with to get their lands for cultivation.

’Those greedy nobles all want more than half of the profit and even demand the recipe. I will never give away my trump card.’ Madam Ying clenched her fist secretly whenever she thought about those nobles.

Some wanted to monopolize her tea, whereas some wanted her body.

These nobles had all been labeled and kept to her heart dearly.

As soon as the war was over and she rose back up, she would definitely repay them for the humiliation.

"I need to personally see and verify if the lands are really like you said." Madam Ying took a deep breath and said. She cannot entrust this task to any of her subordinates.

This was her key to revival, so there was no way she would be relieved until she witnessed it personally with her own eyes.

Xu Feng nodded his head in agreement. It also aligned well with his thoughts on having other NPCs discover their business cooperation.

’I can be the real monopolizer now.’ He thought to himself. Naturally, he wouldn’t forget about Madam Ying’s shares.

Oftentimes, people get too greedy and wish to hoard every last bit of money for themselves. And that was how they ended up burning the bridges alongside their business.

Xu Feng was greedy for money, but not to the point of losing his rationality.

Moreover, he wouldn’t seek short-term profit over long-term profit.

"I have access to the Teleport Platform that connects to the town I control. We can leave whenever you want." He calmly said. He wasn’t afraid of Madam Ying rejecting this notion. After all, she was a Tier 3 powerhouse, close to promoting to Tier 4.

Not to mention, she might have a traitor in the organization, but she had many more who were loyal to her.

And her strength alone was enough to wipe out his army, or at the very least, escape easily with her secret technique. Moreover, Xu Feng wasn’t foolish enough to lay an ambush trap for Madam Ying.

She was going to be his long-term business partner.

Sometime later, the two of them went downstairs, only to spot Evelyn having the Fragrance Tea filled up the table.

"Do you even have the money?" Xu Feng was taken aback by the amount of tea she ordered. The first Fragrance Tea was considered free, but the subsequent ones needed to be paid for.

"M-Money?" Evelyn turned around and hiccuped. Her face flushed in redness as she held her teacup. "I thought these teas were free to drink."

"..."

Drunk on tea??!

That was a first!

Just when Xu Feng thought she was high, Madam Ying cleared her throat and explained. "Our Fragrance Tea has no alcohol, but repeated consumption in a short span of time can cause a person to have symptoms of a drunken-like state. Your companion here must have consumed a lot to be in this condition."

Xu Feng chuckled awkwardly. Even he was speechless by Evelyn’s behavior.

Was the buff effect this good, or was she really affected really badly in her own plane?

"How much is the tea?" He glanced at Madam Ying and inquired. They had yet to become official business partners, so it was only right that he paid for the losses.

Based on Evelyn’s current condition, it was impossible to ask her to pay.

Right when Madam Ying was doing the calculation, Evelyn’s hazy eyes finally landed on Xu Feng.

"Oh, it’s you, Lin Feng." She hiccuped and pointed at him. "You’re so mean and cold. I just want to thank you, but you keep giving me the cold shoulder. Is it because of my identity or my background that you don’t like?"

"Is she your girlfriend?" Madam Ying was taken aback by her drunken state, ranting.

It sounded like she was being wronged by him. And needless to say, her impression of him had naturally decreased.

Scumbag!

That was the word coming to her mind.

"She’s a fellow business partner like you. I have no romantic ties with her whatsoever." Xu Feng quickly clarified and made sure to avoid this kind of misunderstanding.

"So mean... everyone always bullies me because of my status. They say they respect me, but whenever things come crashing down, they call me incompetent."

"I suggest you take care of your companion first." Madam Ying suddenly cleared her throat and suggested. Before Xu Feng could even reply to her that there was no need, she had already disappeared from the spot.

"Seriously..." Xu Feng twitched his mouth and glanced at the drunk Evelyn.