Romantic Medical Immortal-Chapter 252: The Woman in the Black Robe

The woman was about five foot three, petite, yet draped in a loose black robe.

Her small figure was completely shrouded within, making it impossible to discern her body shape.

She also wore a mask on her face, covering her features completely, leaving only a pair of sparkling almond-shaped eyes visible.

Quite a mysterious act indeed!

Yang Cheng secretly remarked to himself, but he understood. In a place as mixed as the underground black market, anyone could show up; such precaution is also a form of self-protection.

"Is that you??"

Before Yang Cheng could speak, the woman noticed Xu Yuexuan standing behind him and said faintly, "Why are you here?"

"Hmph, of course, I came here to buy something, what else would I be doing?"

Xu Yuexuan retorted coldly to the woman, still nursing a grievance from last time.

The Linglong Grass, worth millions, had been bought by the other party for only ten thousand; the thought alone infuriated her.

"Ha, buying something is fine, but if you want to do anything else, I won’t welcome it."

The woman’s voice was pure but somehow gave off a very mature feeling.

"You still have the nerve to say that!!"

Already angry thinking about it, Xu Yuexuan couldn’t hold back any longer after hearing the woman’s words, "You’re a con artist, buying my Linglong Grass for ten thousand. Shameless."

Despite being insulted, the woman didn’t get angry and replied with a smile, "Back then, when I offered ten thousand, you couldn’t hide your smile. And now you’re storming in to accuse me? And besides, aren’t you a businesswoman? Do you not understand the principle of fair trade?"

After saying this, the woman curled her lips slightly, "Seriously though, how has your Xiao Family managed to grow its business to be this large?"

"You..."

Hearing this, Xu Yuexuan’s anger soared, and she rushed forward, ready to fight the woman.

The woman remained calm, her gaze turning icy cold, "You should know the rules of the underground black market. If you start trouble here, you can forget about ever entering this place again, and the boss here won’t spare you either."

"..."

The words hit Xu Yuexuan’s heart like a heavy hammer. Although the Xiao Family is a major clan in Peach Blossom County, in front of the boss behind the underground black market, they’re nothing more than an ant.

"Auntie, for my sake, let’s not hold grudges, calm down!"

Yang Cheng, quite clever, saw Xu Yuexuan was in an awkward position and immediately gave her a way out.

"Hmph, for Xiaochen’s sake, I’ll let it go."

Xu Yuexuan wasn’t foolish. Seeing the way out, she immediately took it.

Firstly, she couldn’t afford to offend the boss behind the underground black market. Additionally, she understood how crucial Linglong Grass was to Yang Cheng. She didn’t want to be the reason Yang Cheng couldn’t acquire it, as that would leave her riddled with guilt.

After the two stopped arguing, Yang Cheng looked at the woman and said, "Boss, to be honest, we’re here to buy back the Linglong Grass."

"Buy it back?"

The woman looked confused and said, "If you want to buy it back, it will have to be at market price.

"No problem!"

Yang Cheng was already mentally prepared and nodded firmly.

"Give me thirty million, and the Linglong Grass is yours!" The woman paused briefly and said coolly.

Thirty million!!

Hearing this number, Yang Cheng’s face changed instantly. Although he had a hundred million available funds and pulling out thirty million wasn’t difficult, the other party’s outrageous demand made him particularly uncomfortable.

"What did you say?"

Before Yang Cheng could speak, Xu Yuexuan immediately burst out, shouting, "Previously, you sold it for twenty million; why add another ten million now? Are you mad for money?"

"Can’t I raise the price?"

The woman sneered, "The price is thirty million. Pay up and take the Linglong Grass, or leave if you don’t have the money, and stop wasting my time."

Seeing the woman’s attitude, Yang Cheng’s inner anger flared as well. But to successfully get the Linglong Grass, he forced himself to remain patient and said, "Boss, although Linglong Grass is precious, its uses are limited, only useful for brewing medicine pills. In Peach Blossom County, few have any need for Linglong Grass. I bet you haven’t seen many buyers asking about it, have you?"

Indeed!

Hearing this, the woman fell silent. Yang Cheng was right; since obtaining the Linglong Grass, she had wanted to sell it, but very few had inquired over time.

The role of a herb like Linglong Grass is awkward, not a cure-all, merely a pill ingredient!

In Peach Blossom County, there are few who can brew medicine pills!

She had considered selling it in a big city before but dismissed the idea. The cities are rife with cunning individuals and experts. Venturing to the city meant the risk of being targeted, not only jeopardizing sales but perhaps her life, too.

"Boss, speaking frankly, Linglong Grass is very important to me. I would love to buy it, and I hope you might lower the price a bit."

Yang Cheng was incredibly sincere as he spoke.

"What would you do with Linglong Grass?"

The woman, eyes filled with suspicion, inquired.

"To brew medicine pills!" Yang Cheng didn’t hesitate in revealing this truth.

"You... you can brew medicine pills?"

Upon hearing this news, the woman’s body shuddered, her gaze at Yang Cheng full of disbelief.

"Yes, I am an Alchemist," Yang Cheng confirmed.

Hoo, hoo, hoo...

Upon discovering his identity, the woman’s breathing visibly quickened, and an uncontainable excitement glinted in her eyes.

The sudden change left Yang Cheng and Xu Yuexuan puzzled. A glance at each other revealed shared confusion written all over their faces.

"Sir, since you’re an Alchemist, would you be willing to make a trade with me?"

The woman stared intently at Yang Cheng, asking.

"Of course, no problem, tell me..."

Yang Cheng immediately saw this as a chance to acquire the Linglong Grass and nodded without hesitation.

But having been deceived once, Xu Yuexuan worriedly tugged at Yang Cheng’s sleeve, shooting him a wary glance to be careful with this woman.

To which Yang Cheng replied with a reassuring look.

"But, how will you prove you’re an Alchemist?"

After the excitement, the woman seemed to ponder something and promptly asked.

"Simple!"

Yang Cheng scanned the surroundings and found a package of very cheap ingredients on a table in the corner. He hurried over, picking out a herb from it, and asked, "May I use these herbs?"

"Sure, they’re all cheap herbs, use them as you like!" the woman responded with a nod.

Yang Cheng nodded slightly, and with a thought, pale yellow True Qi spread from his palm.

As the True Qi enveloped the herbs, a miraculous scene unfolded.

The herbs slowly melted, eventually turning into a drop of white liquid, hovering in Yang Cheng’s palm...