Don’t be fooled by Mu Hanyan’s status as a Tenth Rank Swordsman, whom he could squash with a flick of his fingers. Yet, Pang Dezong couldn’t kill, dare not scold, nor scare him. In short, Pang Dezong truly experienced the frustration of having to bow his head beneath the eaves.
Seeing Pang Dezong’s constipated expression, Mu Hanyan almost laughed out loud. You dare to show off in front of this lady? Now you know what’s up, don’t you?
"What’s there to discuss? For such a tiny benefit, you expect me to sell my conscience? No way," Mu Hanyan said with an air of righteousness.
If it had been anyone else hearing this, their headache would probably worsen, but Pang Dezong sensed something and his heart stirred slightly.
"How about this, I’ll add another Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pill—what do you think?" Pang Dezong asked tentatively.
Zhengying Academy really does have deep pockets, Mu Hanyan thought to herself again.
The Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pill, named a "pill" rather than an "elixir," was fundamentally different from ordinary elixirs. It offered no benefit for gathering Qi or increasing cultivation; however, it was a healing holy medicine.
The higher the cultivation, the greater the difficulty and danger in achieving a breakthrough. It was manageable to advance from Swordsman to Sword Master, but the step from Sword Master to Sword Saint was fraught with peril for many. A single misstep could cause the meridians to burst due to inadequate strength, resulting in either pulverization or complete loss of cultivation.
However, if one took the Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pill in advance upon detecting trouble, it could quickly repair cracked meridians, leading to a successful breakthrough and elevation to Sword Saint, without leaving any lingering problems.
Thus, the Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pill had become a holy pill that countless peak Sword Masters yearned for in their dreams. But since the pill was so difficult to refine, it was exceedingly rare.
Back in the day, Mu Hanyan failed to find a Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pill, which resulted in sustaining internal injuries during her advancement to Sword Saint. Looking back, Mu Hanyan couldn’t help but feel wistful.
But soon, she adjusted her mood. If it hadn’t been for that accident, how could she have her current status? In hindsight, it was a blessing in disguise.
"What do you say? If you agree, I’ll go fetch the Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pill right now," Pang Dezong pressed, seeing that Mu Hanyan remained silent.
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"Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pill, huh? I don’t need it right now. Besides those benefits, give me something else," Mu Hanyan decided to stop posturing and take what she could get, seeing that Pang Dezong was already in disarray.
"What do you want?" Pang Dezong let out a silent sigh of relief.
Seeing the sparkling stars in Mu Hanyan’s eyes, he suddenly realized he had been played. All that righteous indignation, that impressive integrity—it was all an act, a ploy for bargaining.
"Damn kid, if you want benefits, just say it. Why beat around the bush? Scaring people can scare them to death, you know?" Pang Dezong wiped the cold sweat from his brow and cursed under his breath.
He thought he was quite capable of putting on a show, but it turned out this guy was even better at it. That realization made Pang Dezong feel dejected and hurt.
Little did he know that under the influence of Qu the Godman, Lady Mu had surpassed the master. Her skills in pretense and trickery were honed to perfection. Trying to put on airs in front of her? That was just asking for trouble.