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The Golden-haired Young Master hesitated for a moment but still took the jade bottle, poured a drop of the medicinal liquid onto his hand, and began rubbing it on his waist as Zhuge Lan had instructed.
A moment later, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the skin on his waist had become warm, and the dull ache in his waist seemed to have eased.
"My goodness! This treasure is truly miraculous!"
The Golden-haired Young Master couldn't help but exclaim.
Zhuge Lan seized the opportunity to say, "Of course! Young Master, if you give me that oriental leaf, this bottle of Meridian Conditioning Agent is yours. Furthermore, I can teach you a simple method of cultivating Qi and regulating breath, which will enhance the effects when used with the medicinal liquid."
The Golden-haired Young Master was tempted. He looked at the jade bottle in his hand, then at the oriental leaf on the table, and fell into deep thought.
After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, this Young Master will trust you this once. However, if you dare to deceive me, I will absolutely not let you off."
Zhuge Lan smiled and said, "Young Master, rest assured, I, Zhuge Lan, keep my word."
The Golden-haired Young Master handed the jade bottle to the middle-aged man beside him, then said to the shop assistant, "Then let him have that medicine."
The shop assistant breathed a sigh of relief and quickly handed the oriental leaf to Zhuge Lan.
Zhuge Lan took the medicine and gratefully said to the Golden-haired Young Master, "Thank you, Young Master, for your generosity."
The Golden-haired Young Master waved his hand and said, "Hmph, don't get too pleased with yourself. If it weren't for this treasure, this Young Master wouldn't have given it to you. Now, teach me the method of cultivating Qi and regulating breath you just mentioned."
Zhuge Lan nodded and said, "Come, Young Master, come closer."
The Golden-haired Young Master leaned his head in, and Zhuge Lan whispered a few words into his ear.
After listening, the Golden-haired Young Master frowned and said, "That's it? That simple?"
Zhuge Lan smiled and said, "It's that simple, but don't underestimate this simple method. As long as you persevere in practicing it, it will definitely be effective."
The Golden-haired Young Master nodded skeptically and said, "Alright, this Young Master will give it a try. I hope you haven't deceived me, otherwise..."
Zhuge Lan said, "Young Master, rest assured, I will certainly keep my promise. Thank you for your understanding regarding this oriental leaf today. If there's an opportunity in the future, Zhuge Lan will certainly repay you."
The Golden-haired Young Master snorted and left the pharmacy with his attendants.
Seeing that the matter was resolved satisfactorily, the owner also breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile to Zhuge Lan, "Young Master, thanks to your idea today, otherwise this matter would have been truly difficult to resolve."
Zhuge Lan cupped his hands and said, "You are too kind, Boss. It's also that Young Master who is reasonable."
The owner smiled and said, "Young Master, your 'whatsit' agent is truly miraculous. It makes my mouth water. May I ask where you obtained it, Young Master?"
Zhuge Lan smiled faintly and said to the owner, "Boss, the origin of this Meridian Conditioning Agent is a long story."
The owner, intrigued, pulled over a chair and sat down, saying, "Young Master, there's nothing much to do right now anyway, so why don't you tell me about it?"
Zhuge Lan thought for a moment and said, "Alright, we have plenty of time."
The owner immediately became as happy as a child. He quickly motioned to his assistant, "Quick, bring the Young Master a cup of hot water."
Zhuge Lan slowly began, "Boss, do you know about a Kunlun Mountain Range far from here?"
The owner pondered for a moment and said, "I've heard a few rumors. It's said that the mountain range is mysterious and unfathomable, containing many rare and exotic beasts and precious medicinal herbs."
A hint of recollection flickered in Zhuge Lan's eyes as he said, "That's right. I once went to the Kunlun Mountain Range for training with a friend of mine. Although the scenery in that mountain range is beautiful, danger is everywhere. We walked in the mountains for several days, and one day, we accidentally discovered a hidden valley."
"Oh? Was there anything special in that valley?" the owner asked curiously.
Zhuge Lan took a sip of water and continued, "After we entered the valley, we found many plants we had never seen before growing inside. My friend, being well-traveled and knowledgeable, recognized one of the plants that emitted a unique aura, possibly possessing special medicinal value. So, we stayed in the valley to research that plant."
"What was it? Was it the raw material for making this Meridian Conditioning Agent?" the owner guessed.
Zhuge Lan nodded and said, "Exactly. After my friend's careful observation and analysis, he discovered that if the sap of this plant was specially formulated and refined, it could have a very good repairing effect on meridian injuries. So, we collected some of this plant, preparing to take it back and try to refine it."
The owner listened with great interest and asked, "The refining process must not have been easy, right?"
Zhuge Lan gave a wry smile and said, "Indeed, Boss. After returning to our lodging, my friend began the refining process. He consulted a large number of books and tried various different methods. At first, he always failed; either the medicinal effect was not good, or an accident occurred during the refining process."
"Then how did he succeed later?" the owner asked impatiently.
Zhuge Lan's eyes showed a look of admiration as he said, "My friend didn't give up. He continuously adjusted the formula and refining techniques. After countless trials over two months, he finally found the best refining method. He successfully refined this healing medicinal liquid, which is the Meridian Conditioning Agent I gave to that Golden-haired Young Master today."
The owner exclaimed, "Your friend is truly amazing! After this Meridian Conditioning Agent was refined, did you try its effects on other people?"
Zhuge Lan said, "Of course we tried it. We first experimented on some injured animals and found the effects to be very significant. Those previously injured animals, after using the Meridian Conditioning Agent, recovered very quickly, and their movements also became more agile. Seeing these effects, we then dared to try it on humans."
"And the effects on humans were also very good, right?" the owner asked.
Zhuge Lan nodded and said, "Yes, the effects were very good. We found some people whose meridians were damaged due to cultivation or other reasons and experimented on them. After using the Meridian Conditioning Agent, they all reported that their injuries had significantly improved, and they also felt smoother during cultivation."
The owner laughed heartily and said, "No wonder you were so confident in exchanging it with that Golden-haired Young Master today."
Zhuge Lan said, "Actually, I also saw that the Golden-haired Young Master genuinely needed this medicine, and my friend's current injury also urgently needed this oriental leaf for treatment, which is why I thought of this method."
The owner nodded and said, "You truly have deep affection for your friend. This oriental leaf is a precious herb; you must use it well."
Zhuge Lan said, "Thank you for the reminder, Boss. I won't say more, Boss; I'm going back to treat my friend's injury now."
With that, Zhuge Lan prepared to pay.
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