The convoy hasn't fully stopped yet, but the door of the leading red Wrangler has already opened.

A girl wearing light green hiking gear and big sunglasses jumps out of the car.

"Is it you?"

Seeing the newcomer, Zhang Xiaoshan is momentarily stunned.

"What, Miracle Doctor Zhang, are you not happy to see me?"

The visitor is none other than Jiang Qin, whom Zhang Xiaoshan had met briefly yesterday.

After Jiang Qin got out of the car, Yang Rui and several bodyguards who are guarding her closely follow suit.

Quickly, Jiang Qin walks over to Zhang Xiaoshan.

"How did you know I was here?"

Zhang Xiaoshan asks Jiang Qin pointedly.

Jiang Qin smiles smugly and replies.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, you are the backstage owner of Hundred Herbs Hall, where else would you live if not here?"

"Moreover, not only do I know your connection to Hundred Herbs Hall, but I also know about the things you've done in Qin Province. It's really not simple."

"You investigated me?"

Zhang Xiaoshan's face immediately turns sour.

But Jiang Qin doesn't mind.

"You stirred up quite a storm in Qin Province. It's not a secret; it's not even considered investigating. Just asking around makes everything clear."

"Then what are you doing here?"

"I went out for a walk this morning, and it was a chance encounter. Do you believe me?"

Jiang Qin smiles slyly at Zhang Xiaoshan.

Her slick and glib demeanor is quite a match for Zhang Xiaoshan.

Zhang Xiaoshan also smiles at Jiang Qin.

"Of course, believe you, but now that we've had our encounter, you can go about your business."

With that, he plans to leave with his old hyena.

"Hey, wait a second, hold on..."

Jiang Qin catches up with Zhang Xiaoshan again, extending her arms to block his path.

"Oh dear, Zhang Xiao brother, why are you in such a hurry? How about we travel together?"

"With a great beauty like me accompanying you, your journey will certainly not be lonely."

Jiang Qin acts quite relentless.

Zhang Xiaoshan maintains a calm expression, but inside he is quite annoyed.

This high-ranking Jiang Qin stooping to play the rogue with him certainly means that his action of taking away the old hyena yesterday has aroused her suspicion.

Rather than saying they are following him, it's more accurate to say they are tailing the old hyena.

"No need, Miss Jiang, you are a high-ranking elite daughter of a grand family, and I'm just a free spirit. How could I have the qualifications to have you accompany me?"

"Besides, you're not a professional companion."

"You, you're the professional companion."

Jiang Qin is infuriated, her cheeks turning red.

Yang Hai steps forward promptly, cupping his fists towards Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, let's be frank."

"I suspect that yesterday you must have noticed that the golden lotus pod is the remaining part of a millennia-old spiritual medicine, which is why you saved the old hyena, right?"

Zhang Xiaoshan isn't surprised by this.

Yang Hai possesses an early-stage Qi Transformation cultivation and is the top physician of Bay Island. Even if he was initially fooled, given some time after he would naturally deduce the issue.

To realize this is only logical.

"Yes."

Zhang Xiaoshan does not deny it.

"Your guess is correct. That's why I saved the old hyena's life, and now I plan to find the trace of the true spiritual medicine. Yet the medicine is only one, why should I bring you as my rivals?"

"No."

Just as Zhang Xiaoshan finishes speaking, Yang Hai responds.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, you're mistaken. There are nine parts of the spiritual medicine."

"Nine parts?"

Zhang Xiaoshan gasps.

"Correct."

Yang Hai approaches Zhang Xiaoshan and asks.

"May I ask, Miracle Doctor Zhang, have you heard of the Nine Yang Fire Lotus Seeds?"

"Nine Yang Fire Lotus Seeds?"

Zhang Xiaoshan exclaims and says.

"It's said that there's an Earth Core Fire, which condenses into a fire lotus, producing nine seeds called Nine Yang Fire Lotus Seeds. They don't only enhance longevity but are immensely beneficial to cultivators. Consuming one can increase a hundred years of power."

"Do you mean the golden lotus pod is the remainder of the Nine Yang Fire Lotus Seeds?"

"Correct."

Yang Hai nods.

"To be honest, I came to the Northeast precisely for this item."

"I am eighty percent confident that it is indeed the Nine Yang Fire Lotus Seeds."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan is ecstatic.

This is truly hitting the jackpot.

Beside him, Yang Hai continues.

"No matter how many Nine Yang Fire Lotus Seeds there are, their effects are the same. I know you're powerful, but going solo still involves many hassles. With us, I, as a Qi Transformation Martial Artist, can be of assistance."

"Once this is accomplished, you take seven seeds, and we only want two."

"What do you think?"

"You only want two seeds?"

"Yes, one for myself to treat my internal injuries, and the other to take back to the Jiang family old master."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan ponders briefly.

Working alone does have its inconveniences; if he were to distract the Earth Dragon, someone would still need to steal the Nine Yang Fire Lotus Seeds.

This Yang Hai is a decent candidate.

Giving them two seeds and gaining the Jiang family's favor seems like a good choice.

"Zhang Xiaoge, won't you please be kind?"

Jiang Qin approaches, hugging Zhang Xiaoshan's arm and starting to act cute.