Chapter 1491: Killing Three Birds with One Stone

Although the other party did not reveal how high his cultivation was, his calm and unhurried demeanor, that ethereal look as if detached from the mundane world, showed at a glance that he had weathered many storms and experienced countless vicissitudes.

Such a person, even if not the so-called 'Master Yang,' was likely of no low status and was not someone a small figure like him could contend with.

Understanding this, he shed all arrogance as a family head and quickly clasped his fists: 'Master Yang, you flatter me. Your coming to our clan is our honor. If you have any instructions, as long as our Han family can manage, we will certainly not refuse!'

'It's nothing. I was passing by when I was ambushed by sacred beasts. I casually wounded them, but considering they didn't mean it and showed a willingness to submit, and Heaven has the virtue of loving life, I thought to help treat them. I roam the world and never carry medicine. Hearing that the Han family has medicinal herbs, I came specially to ask for some!'

Zhang Xuan said with a slight smile.

'Ask for medicinal herbs?' Han Shui Liu was taken aback: 'May I ask... what sacred beast it is, and what medicine is needed?'

Even if both are injured, sacred beasts have different physiques and attributes, requiring different medicines. For example, a Flame Qilin Beast needs fire-attribute medicine for better effect, while an Abyssal Azure Dragon needs cold and yin attributes.

Knowing what sacred beast and what medicine would help in finding the right herbs.

'It's them...'

Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and two sacred beasts landed before the crowd. As soon as they appeared, they emitted astonishing auras that seemed ready to overturn the hall.

'An Abyssal Azure Dragon at the Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain?'

'A Flame Qilin Beast at the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain?'

'He casually wounded these two sacred beasts and is completely unharmed?'

...

Seeing the two massive creatures suddenly appear, the room fell silent. All the elders of the Han family trembled, unable to speak.

Earlier, some had thought it was overkill for the head of the Han family to personally welcome them, but now, seeing these two behemoths, they had no other thoughts.

To casually wound two sacred beasts at the peak of the Ninth Layer and the early Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain, with a calm expression as if it were nothing... what kind of strength was that?

Just thinking about it was terrifying.

'I need Zhuyang Grass, and Red Flower, Green Leaf Purple Root, Glass Vine...'

Casually listing a dozen herbs, Zhang Xuan shook his head with a sigh: 'I need these for now. They ambushed me suddenly, and I inadvertently used one-tenth more force... causing this result. A real oversight!'

Han Shui Liu's eyebrows jumped again. He carefully examined the two sacred beasts and indeed saw that they were seriously injured. At the wounds, a special force writhed unceasingly, far surpassing the Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain, not easily dispelled.

'Using one-tenth more force, and it's this strong...'

Swallowing his saliva, he quickly pondered the medicines the other had mentioned. After a moment, his expression turned somewhat unpleasant. He paused, then hastily clasped his fists: 'Master Yang, these medicines...'

'Don't worry, since I need them, I'll pay you the market price. I won't shortchange you!' Zhang Xuan said with a smile.

'That's not what I meant. It's just... of the dozen herbs you mentioned, our family can at most find seven. The other eight are beyond our means...'

Han Shui Liu hurriedly said.

'Seven?' Zhang Xuan frowned, displeased.

The atmosphere around immediately solidified, becoming almost tangible.

A powerful pressure suddenly emanated from him, as if about to tear heaven and earth apart.

Creak! Creak!

Feeling this aura, Han Shui Liu and the elders began to tremble uncontrollably, as if a great mountain had been placed on their shoulders, their knees weakening, ready to kneel at any moment.

'Oh, sorry, I was distracted...'

Just as they were about to give in, the middle-aged man before them smiled lightly, and instantly the pressure dissipated like a spring breeze, as if the oppressive force had never existed.

'It's nothing...'

With the pressure gone, Han Shui Liu and the elders all felt their backs soaked with sweat, utterly horrified.

'I apologize for startling you all. I was thinking that without the herbs, these two creatures would take time to recover, and I lost control of my power. Worry leads to confusion—my fault...'

Zhang Xuan shook his head, full of apology.

Seeing him like this, Han Shui Liu dared not waste words. He paused, then gritted his teeth: 'Master Yang... actually, there's no need to worry. Although our Han family doesn't have these eight herbs, the Icefield Palace should. If Master Yang truly needs them, I can help search. Given the relationship between our Han family and the Icefield Palace, a few herbs shouldn't be a problem!'

'Oh? You can help find them?'

Zhang Xuan looked over.

'Yes!' Han Shui Liu nodded: 'Our Han family is responsible for the Icefield Palace's vegetables and some simple medicines. We are on close terms with Elder Bai of the sect and can entrust her to help find them!'

'Then I'll trouble Family Head Han. I need them now. Could you inform Elder Bai and ask her to deliver them personally? Although these two sacred beasts aren't too severely injured, the sooner the medicine is found, the faster they recover, to avoid aftereffects!'

Zhang Xuan said.

'Deliver them personally, no problem! Master Yang, please wait here. I'll send a message to Elder Bai and ask her to come personally...' Han Shui Liu nodded, then hurriedly turned and left.

The other elders, knowing the power of the man before them, quickly arranged for him to be seated in the Han family's most splendid hall, served with fine tea.

'How formidable...'

Chen Leyao, watching from the side, was also stunned beyond words, her red lips parted, unable to close.

What a brilliant move—defusing and striking simultaneously.

Releasing the Qilin Beast and Azure Dragon not only intimidated the Han family into submission but also provided an excuse to seek medicine to treat these two sacred beasts, allowing them to recover quickly... Most crucially, it gave a better reason to summon Elder Bai!

Killing three birds with one stone!

In her opinion, coming directly and asking them to contact Elder Bai... now she realized that would have been inferior.

After all, a profoundly unfathomable master teacher specifically requesting to see an elder of the Icefield Palace... would inevitably arouse suspicion.

Once the news reached the Icefield Palace, it would likely alert the enemy.

To make it seem natural, establish authority and strength, and leave no room for doubt—this ability was simply terrifying!

If she hadn't seen with her own eyes that he was Zhang Xuan in disguise, she would have suspected whether the real Master Yang had arrived!

Sitting in the hall drinking tea, after about ten minutes, he saw Han Shui Liu rush in hurriedly, followed by a middle-aged woman in a hat.

'Master Yang, Elder Bai has arrived...'

Stepping forward, Han Shui Liu clasped his fists.

Zhang Xuan nodded. Before he could speak, the middle-aged woman frowned, her eyes falling on the girl beside him: 'Leyao, what are you doing here?'