34 Four Seas Cour (2/2)
”This was, however, Song Zhong's fault, and if he was dealt with directly, it could save me a lot of trouble...”
At a dark corner, Fang Yuan changed his appearance and walked down the streets of the county without fear.
The chaos at the gate did not last long, and within the city, not many knew about it, and therefore business remained as usual.
Compared to Qingye City, there were many more skilled martial artists, and even the women here were equipped with knives, which caught Fang Yuan's attention.
Of course, there were those delicate ladies who never left their house, but if all women picked up martial arts, there would definitely be a handful that would have the potential for martial arts.
A prime example would be the Wu Zong martial artist from the Spirit Returning Sect, a lady well-known in Qinghe County.
”This visit to the county was primarily to send this ticking time-bomb, Zhou Wenwu here, as well as to bring back more spiritual plants and more information regarding the spiritual land...”
It was rare for Fang Yuan to leave the secluded valley, and now that he arrived at the county, he did not want to leave empty-handed.
He also wanted to find out what happened to Song Zhong.
”It is hard to obtain spiritual plants, and even harder to find out the secrets of the spiritual land, but there must be someone who knows about it...”
He scanned his surroundings, and saw a large building and a street market, with many people around, as though business was blooming.
”Four Seas Court?”
Fang Yuan mumbled to himself before entering the doorway.
”What would you like, young master?”
The moment he took a step in, a waiter approached Fang Yuan with a smile and did not look down on Fang Yuan because of his clothing.
”I am not from this place. What do you usually sell here?”
Fang Yuan examined the place and was filled with curiosity.
”Master, you have a good taste! Here at Four Seas Court, we are the biggest retailer in Qinghe County! From provisions to martial artist manuals and weapons, there's nothing we don't sell, and nothing we don't buy!”
The waiter proudly answered him.
”Oh?!”
Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows and knew that the waiter was not lying. The Four Seas Court was likely to have official backing, or they might even belong to the Spirit Returning Sect!
Otherwise, who other than the Spirit Returning Sect's own people, would dare to say such big words?
”Are you sure you sell all sorts of things?”
”Master, you must be kidding. There are so many types of treasure out there in the world, and if you are talking about the treasures in the legends, then we really don't have it, but within Qinghe County, if we don't have it, then nowhere else would have it!”
The waiter smiled and rebutted.
”That's true...”
Fang Yuan listened and had slight hopes. ”I want to buy some spiritual plants, do you sell them here?”
”Spiritual plants?”
The waiter scoffed, ”This stuff ain't cheap!”
”Mmm?”
Fang Yuan was surprised, ”You really do have it here?”
Within Spirit Returning Sect, there seemed to be a small piece of spiritual land specially used to cultivate spiritual plants. Therefore, if some spiritual plants did get traded here it would not be surprising.
After all, Minister Lin did get his hands on a bottle of Vermillion Jade Rice, so this Four Seas Court should not disappoint him.
”Does master really want to buy spiritual plants?”
There was suspicion all over the waiter's face.
”Don't worry, are you afraid that I might not be able to afford it?”
Fang Yuan looked at him, smiled, and whipped out a piece of golden leaf. ”Bring me there!”
For this journey, Fang Yuan brought out all the valuables he had within the valley, in case of emergencies. After all, buying spiritual plants and information on spiritual lands would require him to fork out a large sum of money.
”Alright!”
The waiter's eyes glittered. ”Master, this way please!”
Within the Four Seas Court, there were many compartments, and after passing through a curtain, there was no more noise from the outside world.
”Room A13!”
The waiter brought Fang Yuan to a big room, took a bow and left.
Not long after, two young ladies appeared, invited Fang Yuan to take a seat and prepared tea and fruits.
”This level of service is a whole new level?”
Fang Yuan found it amusing. At this point, he saw an old man entered the room, looking like a minister. He greeted Fang Yuan and asked, ”I am Old Qian, manager of Four Seas Court. Are you looking for spiritual plants?”
”Indeed, what do we have here? We can discuss the price!”
Fang Yuan waved his hand and appeared rich.
On the contrary, he had the jitters as he wasn't sure if he had enough valuables to exchange for the spiritual plants.
”Spiritual plants are after all not a rare item, and the Court has sold many of it. But there are only a few who managed to cultivate them, and many rich families have become poor because of this. Young master, you must consider carefully!”
Old Qian seemed to be giving advice. ”However, only spiritual lands can cultivate spiritual plants in large scale, and in the entire Qinghe County, the only spiritual land lies within Spirit Returning Sect, and so the others...”
He shook his head, and his expression showed it all.
”But if one spends time and money, and puts in all the effort to take care of it, then there might be a slight chance that it would germinate. Otherwise, how did the rare spiritual plants appear in the wild?”
Fang Yuan, an expert in botany, had personal experience in growing spiritual plants, and with the experience, he could reply without hesitation.