"Boss, does my tea suit your taste?" Leng Shuangyue asked, taking a sip of tea and slowly setting down her cup.
"Boss Leng's tea is the best I've ever had in my life. This tea is rich in floral and fruity aromas, with a unique flavor reminiscent of the Heavenly Domain's fragrant pot. Coupled with the unique scent from Boss Leng's delicate hands, a small sip is truly unforgettable."
While praising the tea, Li Yang also complimented Leng Shuangyue, aiming to ease the polite atmosphere.
However, his words did not seem to move Leng Shuangyue at all.
Instead, Leng Shuangyue's tone became even more serious. Looking at Li Yang, she said, "Boss, although you have purchased our shop's prized possession, it does not mean we are good friends."
"Therefore, I ask that you speak cautiously with any jesting remarks. If you are as disrespectful as before, do not blame me for driving you out."
"Boss Leng, in your eyes, am I no different from those hooligans and ruffians?"
Li Yang smiled indifferently and pointed at her delicate fingers, saying, "Just now, by smelling the aroma from the cup, I sensed some abnormality in your body through the cup. If I'm not mistaken, Boss Leng, are you suffering from the Cold Heaven Syndrome?"
"Although Boss Leng comes from the Heavenly Domain and is accustomed to the frigid environment since childhood, those suffering from the Cold Heaven Syndrome cannot tolerate prolonged exposure to icy conditions. That is why Boss Leng has come to a warm place like Jiangcheng to do business."
"You can actually see my Cold Heaven Syndrome? Do you perhaps know medicine?" Leng Shuangyue asked with some surprise.
"I know a little, and I have a way to treat Boss Leng's Cold Heaven Syndrome," Li Yang continued with a faint smile.
"Is that true?"
Leng Shuangyue's expression grew increasingly astonished. She had consulted numerous renowned physicians for her Cold Heaven Syndrome since childhood, but none had ever been able to cure her. At best, they could only control the onset of the syndrome with medication.
Yet, this young man before her confidently claimed he could cure her Cold Heaven Syndrome, which seemed somewhat unbelievable.
"Of course, it's true. Boss Leng's Cold Heaven Syndrome flares up every first and fifteenth of the lunar month. Even in Jiangcheng, it's difficult to resist this symptom during these times. Boss Leng will feel a chill throughout her body, and only by soaking in hot water for twenty-four hours, along with herbal medicine, can it be alleviated."
Li Yang said confidently, "If you undergo my acupuncture treatment, I guarantee that Boss Leng's Cold Heaven Syndrome will be completely eliminated within a week, with no lingering side effects."
"Why should I believe you?" Leng Shuangyue asked sternly.
"Boss Leng may not believe me, and will merely miss an opportunity for treatment. However, I must remind Boss Leng that your condition has reached its later stages, and the harm to your body is different from before. Some doctor must have told you that you have no more than three months to live."
"This..."
Leng Shuangyue's eyebrows furrowed. She hadn't expected this young man to be so formidable, able to discern so much without even taking her pulse.
Could he truly be a divine physician?
*Knock, knock!*
While she was lost in thought, someone knocked on the tea room door. The server who had gone to fetch the prized possession for Li Yang entered, carrying a brocade box made of golden-thread nanmu, unique to the Heavenly Domain.
"Boss, I have brought the prized possession," the server said respectfully, approaching Leng Shuangyue.
"Good, place it there."
Leng Shuangyue nodded, finished giving instructions, then carefully placed the brocade box down. She then turned and left the tea room.
At this moment, Li Yang looked curiously at the brocade box. Even before opening it, he could see through to its contents. He smiled slightly, "This is top-grade Heavenly Domain White Jade Flower, and it's also a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Truly worthy of Leng Yu Pavilion!"
"You could tell what was inside without opening the brocade box?" Leng Shuangyue looked at Li Yang with renewed admiration!
She had already discovered many surprises about Li Yang.
She never expected him to be able to see through the contents of a brocade box as if by magic. This person was certainly no ordinary individual.
"I only smelled it. Boss Leng should have already witnessed the keenness of my sense of smell just now," Li Yang replied modestly.
He naturally wouldn't tell Leng Shuangyue that his eyes possessed the ability of X-ray vision.
"What is this boss's name? It's rare to have someone like you in Jiangcheng," Leng Shuangyue asked curiously.
"My name is Li Yang, a native of Jiangcheng," Li Yang introduced himself.
"You are Li Yang?"
The moment she heard these words, Leng Shuangyue's expression turned stern, and then became extremely complex.
Li Yang noticed her complicated gaze. Although he couldn't fathom her thoughts, it seemed the old man from before was correct. The person who intended to deal with him this time was indeed connected to Leng Yu Pavilion.
It appeared Leng Shuangyue was the one who knew the truth.
Li Yang feigned composure and looked at Leng Shuangyue seriously, "Boss Leng, do you know me?"
"Hmph, you scoundrel! You stole our Heavenly Domain's Sacred Sky Lantern and dare to come here to mock me. You deserve to die."
Leng Shuangyue seemed to transform into a different person. She suddenly slammed the table, and an icy palm strike flew towards Li Yang's face.
Li Yang's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't realized Leng Shuangyue was also a martial arts master.
He stomped his foot and retreated rapidly with his swift movement technique, deflecting Leng Shuangyue's palm strike. He asked in surprise, "Boss Leng, I have never been to your Heavenly Domain. How could I have stolen your Sky Lantern? This must be a misunderstanding."
"You still dare to call it a misunderstanding? Your martial arts are so formidable, who else could it be if not you? The security in our Heavenly Domain is extremely tight. Apart from masters like you, I doubt anyone else could have done it. Take this!"
As soon as Leng Shuangyue finished speaking, she suddenly leaped up, sweeping a leg that unleashed a wave of freezing power, as if the air itself had been frozen. A chilling aura brushed against Li Yang's chest.
Li Yang swiftly dodged the opponent's palm strike and casually grabbed one of Leng Shuangyue's legs.
Her entire body was as cold as snow, even her ankle. It was evident that the severity of her condition had reached a critical stage.
"Boss Leng, this is indeed a misunderstanding. You don't need to use your true qi anymore. Your body cannot withstand it. If you continue fighting, you will freeze your internal organs and become a vegetable," Li Yang said to Leng Shuangyue sternly.
"I don't need you to tell me what to do. If you don't hand over the Sky Lantern today, I will surely make sure you have nowhere to be buried."
With that, Leng Shuangyue kicked back, once again using her true qi to shake Li Yang's hand away. She transformed her palm into a fist and unleashed another icy Sky Frost Fist.
Li Yang was utterly helpless. As she approached, a powerful golden light erupted from within him, instantly spreading throughout Leng Shuangyue's entire body, rendering her completely immobile.
Her entire body seemed to be encased in a massive energy shield, her hands and feet fixed within it, only her head able to turn freely.
She glared at Li Yang and said, "Li Yang, what are you doing? Let me go."