Deng Lao also knew that Zhou Xuan was being humble. How could such young age possess such medical skills merely by chance?
"I have something I need your help with," Deng Lao said slowly, looking at Zhou Xuan.
"Please speak, senior," Zhou Xuan said respectfully, looking at Deng Lao.
"There are two medicines I need now, and I need you to find them," Deng Lao said slowly.
"Please speak, senior," Zhou Xuan nodded in agreement.
Deng Lao nodded slightly and continued, "One is called the 'Condensing Spirit Pill,' which can allow a cultivator's inner energy to reach a solidified state."
"The other is called the 'Returning Heart Pill,' which can increase a person's inner energy to the Condensing Qi realm."
"You have them, don't you?"
"Deng Lao, what do you mean by that?" Zhou Xuan was confused.
Was this old man playing dumb with him?
"Zhou Xuan, the Qin family is now asking me to treat the injured person of Qin Weijun. This should be thanks to you, right?"
"Shouldn't you take out the Condensing Spirit Pill and Returning Heart Pill to save people?"
"Haha, this is really funny? You said it, and I have to take it out? Who do you think you are?"
"Young man, don't be too arrogant. If you don't help today, I'll make sure you can't get by in Shangjing."
"What's going on? Are you all threatening me today?"
"Is this how the Medicine King Hall asks for favors?"
"You're still afraid of not getting benefits?" Deng Lao said disdainfully, "As long as you help, I can give you money."
"What a coincidence, the person I, Zhou Xuan, lack the least is money."
Zhou Xuan flicked his sleeve and was about to leave.
Deng Lao panicked.
He was truly anxious.
After all, the Qin family had reached the verge of anger.
He couldn't provide any healing effect for those injured, nor could he treat the unspoken troubles of the third Miss Qin.
Now, the Qin family had a clear trend of replacing him.
If the Medicine King Hall lost the Qin family as a major backer, the loss would not be small.
Therefore, to protect the status of the Medicine King Hall, he had lowered his stance, only to find that Zhou Xuan was completely unresponsive.
Thinking of the rumors in Shangjing that their Medicine King Hall was all talk and no substance, he became angry.
But now that Zhou Xuan was unwilling to cooperate, there was nothing he could do.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth again.
"Zhou Xuan, wait. If you are willing to help, I can give you a portion of the Medicine King Hall's shares."
"Keep it for your own retirement, I'm not interested, goodbye!"
Zhou Xuan pulled Lu Ling'er and left.
Deng Lao saw so many people and it was inconvenient to stop them, so he became furious, his beard bristling.
Zhou Xuan really didn't care about a mere share.
However, this old rabbit had come to his door on his own.
If he only took this much, wouldn't it be too regrettable?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of the Treasure Medicine Pavilion.
It seemed he would have to deal with the matters of the Medicine King Hall after Xu Ying got better.
That girl would probably like these things the most.
How could he operate to bring the Medicine King Hall into his possession?
It had to be said that Zhou Xuan also felt that his appetite had grown too large.
The banquet ended hastily amidst everyone's varied thoughts.
Taking Lu Ling'er onto the Dark King, Zhou Xuan was soon tugged by Lu Ling'er's arm.
"Brother Xuan, it seems someone is following us!"
"En?"
Zhou Xuan's expression tensed, and he looked into the rearview mirror.
Indeed, there were several cars following them at a moderate distance.
It seemed someone was going to cause trouble for him today.
However, since he knew, how could he let the other party have their way?
Zhou Xuan's lips curved slightly, and a devilish smile appeared, "Ling'er, hold on tight."
Lu Ling'er nodded. She was a young lady who had grown up in Cangyun City since childhood. When had she ever done something like this?
But now, for her own safety, she could only grit her teeth and persist.
Zhou Xuan drove the car extremely fast, the screeching sound of the tires rubbing against the ground made nearby pedestrians frown.
Lu Ling'er's heart pounded. Although they weren't on the highway, this was too dangerous.
She tightly gripped the seatbelt, afraid of being thrown out.
"Screech—"
With a stomp on the accelerator, the sports car shot out like an arrow from a bow, disappearing into the night sky in an instant.
Behind them, those cars also pursued closely.
Zhou Xuan snorted coldly, curling his lips in disdain: With just them, they wanted to stop him? Dream on.
"Screech—"
He sharply turned the steering wheel, and the sports car directly turned into a small alley beside them, quickly disappearing into the darkness.
And the cars behind them followed suit, entering the alley entrance.
Not far behind them, in another small alley, a man emerged from the shadows.
"Young Master, Miss, everyone is ready. You can make your move!"
Soon, the cars stopped in front of a hotel.
Zhou Xuan parked the car, opened the passenger door, and Lu Ling'er immediately slipped out.
Zhou Xuan followed, and Lu Ling'er looked back, "Brother Xuan, let's find a place to hide first, and after they leave, we can figure out a way."
Zhou Xuan smiled. He liked Lu Ling'er's personality so much.
The two found a hidden room and hid.
Lu Ling'er had already put on a cleaner's uniform and went down the stairwell.
Soon, the door was knocked. A man's gloomy voice came from outside, "Is anyone inside? Routine check!"
Zhou Xuan raised an eyebrow. He didn't expect the other party to take the bait.
Now, there would be something to watch.
Zhou Xuan received Lu Ling'er's safety message, which put him even more at ease to deal with these small pests.
He openly opened the door.
"Check what?"
"We received a report that you are gathering people here for illegal activities. Hands up, heads down, and squat."
"Oh, officer, what's wrong? I'm a law-abiding citizen, you must have made a mistake, right?"
"Stop the nonsense! Be honest with me."
Zhou Xuan did not expect the Qin family to be so shameless, actually making a move through the authorities.
It seemed that someone in the Qin family was involved, and today his actions were bound to be contained.
He thought the people tracking him were small fry, but he didn't expect them to be police officers.
This made things difficult.
Fortunately, Ling'er escaped.
However, he was not worried either. He directly asked, "I haven't committed any crimes, officer. You need evidence to arrest someone."
"I need evidence to arrest you?"
"Don't you need evidence? Who gave you the authority!?"
"You can only blame yourself for offending someone you shouldn't have offended!"
"Offended who?"
"I'm only responsible for taking you back for interrogation."
"Alright, then take me away!" Zhou Xuan sat on the chair very calmly. Since they had already decided he was guilty, he had nothing to fear.
Zhou Xuan knew that someone here would want to deal with him, after all, the Qin family was a big family now.
But he was not afraid of anyone, not even death.
Because he still had some things left undone.
The police looked at the young man with some surprise.
He thought the other party was a cowardly person, but he did not expect him to be so calm.
However, he did not waste any more time and directly took out handcuffs.