Lin Fang was unaware that Lu Fan had originally been studying at the Provincial University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He had also heard of Professor Xu Hongye, an authority in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, a figure of high standing who held honorary principal positions at multiple institutions.
Normally, even if students like them encountered Professor Xu, it was difficult to gain his direct attention. For someone as unremarkable as Lu Fan, there was no opportunity to even speak. This was because Professor Xu did not usually teach; his lectures, held only once or twice a year, were essentially speeches…
Moreover, Lu Fan was currently solely focused on making money and leading the villagers to prosperity. He had no interest in becoming a doctor in any hospital.
“I need to go into the city,” Lu Fan suddenly said.
“Master! Have you made up your mind?” Lin Fang’s eyes lit up beside him.
“I’m going into the city on business! It has nothing to do with that professor!” Lu Fan stated.
“Then… what is it? Can I help?” Lin Fang asked, unwilling to give up.
She had taken that small pill and had Professor Xu Hongye, her teacher, analyze its components. Professor Xu was shocked. Some of the ingredients were ones they dared not use, yet they significantly enhanced the medicinal effects. Professor Xu asked about the origin of the prescription and how the pills were refined. However, Lin Fang knew nothing. Therefore, Professor Xu asked Lin Fang to bring Lu Fan to meet him.
“I want to buy some jade. Can you help with this?” Lu Fan said casually. The only thing to do now was to increase the output of the spiritual liquid. Only when there was enough spiritual liquid would he be qualified to talk about other things. Otherwise, the produce would be the same as ordinary ones, and he wouldn't earn much money.
“Jade? Are you buying jewelry for your little lover? I know of an old jade craftsman in the provincial capital who makes very famous jewelry and jade ware,” Lin Fang’s eyes brightened, and she quickly said.
“You… know about jade?” Lu Fan asked Lin Fang in surprise. Seeing that Lin Fang’s attire and accessories were very ordinary, she didn’t seem like someone wealthy.
“A little! I had a few pieces of jewelry before. Later, I got used to not wearing them and don’t know where they are,” Lin Fang shrugged her shoulders.
“Really? Then take me to see!” Lu Fan’s heart stirred. He was a complete novice when it came to jade, but it was inconvenient to take out the spirit gathering bottle every time. It would be great to have someone who understood jade by his side.
After greeting Zhao Rongrong, the two of them went into the city. Fortunately, they met a motorcycle taxi at the village entrance. They paid fifteen yuan to get to the town, and then took a bus from the town to the provincial capital.
In the provincial capital, at the Jinmao Grand Market, Lin Fang led Lu Fan to a corner of the market. Here was an old Fan’s jewelry processing shop! The small shop was not large, and the interior was also simple. An old man with white hair, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, was holding a delicate pendant, doing the final polishing.
Lu Fan was somewhat shocked, not because of the shop itself, but because upon entering, he felt the spirit gathering bottle react. And this time, the reaction was very strong, even giving him the urge to rush out of his pocket.
*Swish…* Lu Fan quickly put the spirit gathering bottle into his storage ring, fearing it would swallow the jade ware.
“Old Fan!” Lin Fang stepped forward and greeted him.
Old Man Fan took off his glasses and carefully examined Lin Fang. Suddenly, he realized with a smile, “Oh! It’s the Lin family girl! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you!”
“Old Fan! It’s been over ten years since we last met. You’re still so robust!” Lin Fang said with a smile.
“Alas! I’m no longer useful! I can’t work anymore! Lin family girl! You… sit down!” Old Fan reached out and pulled over a small stool beside him and said.
“Old Fan! This is my little master! He wants to buy a piece of jade jewelry for his future master’s wife, so we’ve come to find you!” Lin Fang pointed at Lu Fan and said.
“Little master?” Old Fan looked at Lu Fan with a confused expression. This kid was only around twenty years old, yet Lin Fang called him master???
“Old Fan! Don’t just look at my master’s age, his medical skills are super amazing!” Lin Fang quickly explained beside him.
“Oh!” Old Fan nodded, half-believing.
“Old Fan! How much is this jade pendant of yours?” Lu Fan asked, looking at the exquisite pendant Old Fan had just put down.
“You’re asking about this? This is made from the offcuts of Jiuquan jade. Since the Lin family girl brought you here, if you want it, I’ll sell it a bit cheaper, for fifty thousand!” Old Fan said, looking at the jade pendant.
“Holy cow…” Lu Fan almost fell over! This was considered a cheaper price because of the connection, what would the price be without it?
“Master! If you like this pendant, I’ll give it to you!” Lin Fang quickly said beside him.
Lu Fan was stunned. Lin Fang wanted to buy him a pendant? Just as he was about to refuse, four punky youths suddenly rushed in from outside. They were all dressed in various “kill Matt” styles, and it was obvious they were up to no good.
“Old Fan! Business is good?” Suddenly, one of the punks with an earring came over and pushed Lu Fan aside, standing boldly in front of Old Fan and saying.
“You! What are you here for again?” Old Fan’s face immediately changed. He was clearly furious, trembling all over as he shouted.
“What for? Old Fan! Of course, our boss wants to buy your shop. If you want to do business properly, sign this contract, pack your things, and get out! Otherwise, you won’t be able to do any business.” The punk with the earring said with a curled lip.
“You… you…” Old Fan was so angry he was trembling and couldn’t speak.
“Are you engaging in forced buying and selling? That’s illegal, you know?” Lin Fang, standing nearby, suddenly roared.
“Oh? Auntie! Who are you to lecture me, kid? Believe it or not, I’ll strip you naked and then…” The punk with the earring glanced at Lin Fang and said lewdly.
“Hahaha! They say old corn is more fragrant, I really want to try it!” A punk kid with “kill Matt” style immediately shouted with a wild laugh.
“Hahaha!” A burst of laughter erupted from the others.
“You…! Shameless!” Lin Fang’s face turned pale with anger.
“Shameless? Hahaha! Let me show you what true shamelessness is!” The punk suddenly stepped forward and reached out to grab Lin Fang’s clothes. This guy really wanted to try the taste of old corn!
Lin Fang was suddenly terrified. She could see that these bastards were capable of anything.
“You… you get out! Get out!” Old Fan stamped his feet in anger, shouting hoarsely.
“Old man! You’re lucky to get to watch a big show for free, and you’re still unhappy? I bet you’ve never seen anything like it at your age. Hahaha!” The punk with the earring said, laughing wildly and unrestrainedly.
*Slap…* *Slap…* Suddenly, the punk who stepped forward to grab Lin Fang felt a burning sensation on his face. Then, he saw stars all around.
“You little bumpkin! How dare you interfere? Believe it or not, I’ll cripple you!?” The punk with the earring was stunned for a moment. Someone actually dared to hit someone? And it was some little bumpkin from nowhere, truly suicidal.
*Slap…* Lu Fan raised his hand and slapped him again.
*Bang…* The punk with the earring was slapped so hard that he spun around and crashed into the table next to him. *Crash…* The table was knocked over.
“Son of a bitch! Are you all idiots? Aren’t you going to beat… beat this little bumpkin to death!” The punk with the earring immediately yelled at his two stunned companions.
“Beat… beat him!” The guy who was seeing stars also recovered and shouted before lunging at Lu Fan.
“Beat…” The other two also recovered and charged forward together.
*Bang…* *Bang…* *Bang…* Lu Fan raised his leg and delivered several kicks. The three of them immediately crouched on the ground, clutching their stomachs, unable to straighten up.
“Kid! Do you know who we are? How dare you hit us, you don’t want to live!” The punk with the earring pointed at Lu Fan and cursed.
*Bang…* Lu Fan suddenly lifted his leg and kicked the guy’s calf.
*Ah…!* A scream rang out, and the guy immediately clutched his calf and rolled on the ground.
“I’ll give you five seconds to disappear from here! Otherwise, I’ll make you all crawl out!” Lu Fan roared!