Cheng Xiaofan's unconventional approach stunned the swordsman into silence.
The cultivators surrounding Daoist Luohua widened their eyes, wondering what divine medicine Cheng Xiaofan had concocted. Had it just healed Daoist Luohua's broken ribs as soon as he ate it?
Was there such a miraculous medicine in the world?
Yet, the undeniable facts before them left them speechless.
The few people who had been shouting at Daoist Luohua instantly fell silent and retreated to the side.
"Heh heh, Daoist Luohua, I was just playing a little joke on you earlier. Please don't take it seriously!" the swordsman said with an embarrassed smile.
He knew well that without Daoist Luohua being severely injured, he was no match for him.
Just as the swordsman was about to slip away, Cheng Xiaofan stepped forward and stopped him, chuckling, "My good sir, since you were about to offer him a sword, how can you go back on your word?"
"If you truly wish to back out, why don't you strike yourself with your sword?"
The swordsman grew anxious. "Mr. Cheng, this is a matter between Daoist Luohua and myself. I didn't provoke you!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan's expression turned serious. "You indeed didn't provoke me, but I can't stand your kind of behavior!"
"Not a single one of the earthworms in this bottle has been sold yet. Why did you stop Daoist Luohua and demand he take a sword from you?"
"Wasn't it just because you saw he was heavily injured?"
"Now that he's healed, why are you no longer arrogant in front of him?"
"Someone who lacks martial integrity is not qualified to buy earthworms from me!"
Cheng Xiaofan's words turned the swordsman ashen.
"I apologize, Mr. Cheng, I was wrong, I truly was!" He bowed and kowtowed to Cheng Xiaofan. Fearing it wasn't enough, he suddenly knelt on the ground.
The swordsman had come to Nanshan Lake to obtain dragon qi to enhance his cultivation.
Losing this opportunity would be worse than death for him.
It wasn't just the swordsman; all cultivators intending to obtain dragon qi at Nanshan Lake felt the same way.
The swordsman pleaded with Cheng Xiaofan, "Mr. Cheng, I'm willing to pay three million for one of your earthworms to gamble on my luck."
"Whether I catch a fish or not, I won't blame anyone else!"
"Originally, obtaining dragon qi at Nanshan Lake is thirty percent luck and seventy percent gamble!"
Cheng Xiaofan expressed profound doubt. "My good sir, are you speaking from the heart?"
The swordsman immediately swore to the heavens, "If I speak a single lie, may lightning strike me dead!"
"I didn't expect you to have such magnanimity. Good, very good!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled broadly and swept his gaze over the others. "What do you all think? Is what he said reasonable?"
Almost in unison, they replied, "What he said makes sense, it truly does!"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded immediately. "Alright, from now on, I will do as this gentleman suggested. The price of each earthworm will be raised to three million, and each person can buy a maximum of two!"
"Whether you get a genuine one or a fake is entirely up to luck and gamble!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone was petrified.
In the blink of an eye, the price had increased by another million!
They might as well just swallow earthworms instead of seeking dragon qi.
The problem was that these earthworms containing spiritual energy were entirely dependent on luck and gamble!
Just as everyone felt a wave of dizziness, Cheng Xiaofan waved to Daoist Luohua, smiling, "Daoist Luohua, you can go now. No one will dare to stop you!"
He desperately wanted to tell the other man, "Thank you. You've enabled me to sell each of my earthworms for an extra million."
Especially noteworthy was that with his help, the number of fish caught by these people from Nanshan Lake had been controlled.
This was a method he himself had never considered, yet Daoist Luohua had helped him achieve it!
This was the way to go. From now on, he would put a small number of spirit-infused earthworms in the bottle each day, mixed with many ordinary earthworms.
Of course, these thoughts remained buried in Cheng Xiaofan's mind. He couldn't express them to Daoist Luohua in front of so many cultivators.
Regardless, he felt indebted to Daoist Luohua.
"Thank you, Mr. Cheng!" At this moment, Daoist Luohua was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He bowed deeply to Cheng Xiaofan.
What a pure, simple village farmer!
This Daoist had traveled from Jinniu Mountain to Zhuxi Village intending to cause trouble for him.
Yet, the farmer had been completely unfazed. When others had tried to make things difficult for him, even trying to take his life, he had stepped in to resolve the situation.
He looked at Cheng Xiaofan sincerely. "My name is Meng Haisheng. Ku Daoren, Meng Bufan, is my elder brother!"
"I can say that every word I speak can fully represent Ku Daoren. From now on, Jinniu Temple will follow your lead. If you ever need anything in the future, we will not hesitate to assist!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan was somewhat surprised.
He hadn't expected Daoist Luohua to be Ku Daoren's younger brother.
Since they had made such a declaration, Cheng Xiaofan had to show some sincerity in return. "Good, I understand. I appreciate your consideration!"
He waved to Daoist Luohua, watching until the other man disappeared from his sight.
After Daoist Luohua left, the crowd swarmed forward, eagerly rushing to buy the rare bait from Cheng Xiaofan.
Once a bottle of earthworms was sold, Cheng Xiaofan turned and left.
Exactly fifty earthworms sold for one hundred and fifty million.
Whether they could catch fish in Nanhai Lake, especially the Ang Ding Dragon Fish, was entirely up to their individual gambling luck.
As for obtaining dragon qi from those fish to enhance their cultivation levels, Cheng Xiaofan could confidently say they could forget about it.
Being given the chance to eat such a delicious fish was already a blessing from heaven.
However, to extort more money from these cultivators, Cheng Xiaofan would never reveal this secret.
Not making money when it's there for the taking?
That would be the act of a complete fool!
Long Xingyun had been busy for a brief period that morning. Afterwards, with nothing else to do, he and Jiang Xueyan strolled along Nanshan Lake, enjoying the surrounding scenery.
Long Xingyun wasn't worried about the cultivators who received number plates hiding their catches or cheating when fishing.
Surveillance cameras were installed at regular intervals around the lake, and every fish caught was recorded by them.
They walked and chatted.
Jiang Xueyan: "Xingyun, the scenery here is truly beautiful. In just two days here, I've been captivated by every blade of grass and every tree!"
Long Xingyun: "Yes, I feel the same way about what you said."
Jiang Xueyan: "Why don't we settle down in Zhuxi Village from now on?"
Long Xingyun: "As long as you like it here, I'll stay with you here forever!"
Jiang Xueyan: "I'm afraid your grandfather won't agree. After all, he let us come here so we could obtain dragon qi at Nanshan Lake and improve your cultivation level!"
"If we really insist on staying here and not leaving, won't your grandfather worry? The future head of the Long family is counting on you to support it!"
Long Xingyun: "Xueyan, even if we settle here, it won't affect my support for the Long family."
"Besides, my elder brother, Long Xingfeng, is also an excellent person. Besides me, he can fully support the Long family!"
Unexpectedly, their conversation was overheard by three young girls walking past.
One of the girls deliberately looked back at Long Xingyun's retreating figure and then turned to a woman beside her.
"Sister, I can't believe that handsome guy who just passed us was Long Xingyun!"