C23 I Opened a Medicine Store

Qin Sannong found himself immobilized by Xiao Han's influence.

Completely unable to move, he felt as though he had been cursed.

He couldn't understand why, but he suspected it had something to do with Xiao Han.

It was then that he recognized the vast difference in their abilities; he was no longer a match for Xiao Han.

The prospect of continuing to vie for the polygonum multiflorum with Xiao Han was out of the question, especially since Xiao Han had already paid for it.

With a sense of resignation, he spoke.

"I'm out of options. You've won. I won't cause you any more trouble. Please, release me quickly. I'm certain you're the reason for my current state."

Qin Sannong expressed his thoughts openly.

He acknowledged that he was no longer capable of challenging Xiao Han, who possessed considerable strength.

It made no sense to antagonize Xiao Han; instead, he should seek to befriend him.

Hence, he softened his tone.

Xiao Han didn't dwell on these matters.

With a slow gesture, he released Qin Sannong from his restraints.

Once free, Qin Sannong thoroughly examined himself, found no issues, and promptly followed after Xiao Han.

Having witnessed Xiao Han's formidable power, Qin Sannong was even more determined to resolve their conflict.

He approached Xiao Han.

Xiao Han, aware of Qin Sannong's intentions, spoke calmly.

"Don't tag along with me. I have no interest in associating with a swindler like you and sullying my reputation."

Xiao Han's blunt approach was intentional; he wanted to avoid any further complications from Qin Sannong.

If Qin Sannong persisted, it would only bring Xiao Han unnecessary trouble.

Hearing this, a wry smile appeared on Qin Sannong's face as he shared his predicament.

"What choice did I have? I lost a stalk of polygonum multiflorum while gathering herbs on the mountain."

"My only option was to purchase another from a pharmacy. I happened to see a decent one at their store and tried to negotiate the price, but then you showed up."

Qin Sannong's face betrayed a sense of resignation; his recent actions were nothing more than a facade.

Yet, he hadn't anticipated Xiao Han's decisiveness.

Upon hearing Qin Sannong's statement,

a flicker of curiosity crossed Xiao Han's face as he posed a reflective question.

"So, judging by your words, your family runs a pharmacy, right?"

Xiao Han voiced his suspicion.

Qin Sannong, upon hearing this, gave a slight nod and spoke in a measured tone.

"You're absolutely right, that's indeed the case.

"My family owns a pharmacy."

Xiao Han's interest was piqued upon hearing Qin Sannong's confirmation.

He was about to craft some pills to enhance his strength,

pills that held exceptional significance for him.

He had already gathered numerous herbs, yet one eluded him:

the Trinity Herb.

This herb was crucial to him; without it, crafting the pill was impossible.

The man before him was a pharmacist, surely with extensive connections and relationships. Perhaps he could assist Xiao Han in swiftly locating the Trinity Herb.

With this in mind, Xiao Han allowed a subtle smile to grace his face before turning to Qin Sannong.

"I'm confident you have the means to acquire the herbs I'm seeking."

"If you could, I would greatly appreciate your help in finding some Trinity Herb."

Xiao Han was forthright with Qin Sannong, sharing his intentions openly.

Qin Sannong, hearing Xiao Han's request, showed a hint of bewilderment.

He was well-acquainted with the Trinity Herb,

and he distinctly remembered that the herb was in stock at his shop.

Without any pretense, Qin Sannong shared his thoughts candidly.

"While I'm unsure of your reasons for needing the Trinity Herb, I can assure you that we have it in stock."

"Moreover, the quality of our Trinity Herb is unmatched; you won't find any better than what we offer."

Qin Sannong laid out his position clearly.

Hearing this, a gentle smile emerged on Xiao Han's face,

his voice resonating thoughtfully with Qin Sannong.

"If that's the case, then I'd like you to take me there now, please."

"I'm interested in purchasing some Trinity Herb from you, regardless of the cost. I'm willing to pay whatever it takes."

Xiao Han wasn't concerned about money at the moment, so he was quite generous.

Upon hearing Xiao Han's words, Qin Sannong's face lit up with excitement as he gave a subtle nod and spoke.

"If you're truly after the Trinity Herb, I'll take you back with me right now."

After finishing his sentence, Qin Sannong led Xiao Han back to the pharmacy.

Along the way, Xiao Han and Qin Sannong engaged in intermittent conversation, sharing quite a few thoughts.

Xiao Han spoke with a contemplative air.

"Rest assured, if you manage to secure the Trinity Herb for me, I'll be there to help you with whatever you need in the future."

"You've witnessed my strength. Once I obtain the Trinity Herb, my power will grow even more rapidly."

After Xiao Han shared his intentions, Qin Sannong gave a slight nod.

He spoke in a measured tone.

"Don't worry, I know what to do. My help is simply a reflection of my admiration for you."

"We'll see about any future assistance when the time comes."

Qin Sannong didn't feel the need for Xiao Han's help.

His interest lay in making connections with someone as formidable as Xiao Han.

Xiao Han, fully aware of the situation, kept his thoughts to himself.

He and Qin Sannong soon reached the pharmacy.

Upon their arrival, they noticed the pharmacy was encircled by a crowd.

The place was packed, with people three layers deep.

Qin Sannong was taken aback by the sight.

"What's happening here? Why has such a crowd suddenly gathered around my shop?"

Feeling uneasy, Qin Sannong heard a cacophony of noises nearby.

He realized that someone must have tampered with the store.

A look of anger crossed his face as his concern and anxiety became apparent.

Qin Sannong's brow furrowed.

He then said slowly,

"It looks like there's some trouble inside the shop. Please wait here for a moment while I handle the situation. After that, we can discuss the Trinity Herb."

Qin Sannong sensed that something was amiss.

He pushed his way through the crowd, only to witness the scene he had hoped to avoid.

Inside their shop, a gang of burly men brandished an array of weapons—knives, spears, swords, and halberds.

They were wreaking havoc in the store.

Qin Sannong was familiar with these individuals; they were the local bullies.

Xiao Han was equally curious about the commotion and followed Qin Sannong into the fray.