Stop flattering me, system! I'm about to become a saint!

Chapter 20 Providing timely help

Although both were attempts to curry favor, the Li brothers were clearly more sincere.

Yang Song believed that even if his martial arts talent was mediocre, the two brothers would still come to his door to give him a knife.

Li Fu's gratitude was heartfelt; he asked for nothing in return, only to repay his younger brother for being able to enter the martial arts academy today.

As for Lu Dashan and his son, they simply wanted to gamble on his exceptional talent while he was poor, hoping to reap greater rewards.

This "friendship" is more like a shrewd business deal.

All living beings in this world yearn to seize a wisp of your divine aura, hoping to use it to rise to prominence and ascend to heaven in one step.

The Li brothers came with utmost sincerity, seeking nothing in return, which truly embodies the meaning of "Those who do not seek immortality will find it come to them."

Lu Dashan and his son, despite their cunning and scheming, attempted to steal the secrets of immortality through trickery, unaware that the more they schemed and the more greedy they became, the further they strayed from the true path!

[Reward: Six days of cultivation points]

"Manager Lu, please have a seat."

"Okay, sure."

Lu Dashan smiled and agreed, then sat down in the guest seat next to the elmwood table.

A barely perceptible hint of embarrassment flashed across Li Fu's face, and he immediately said goodbye: "Officer Yang, you have distinguished guests, so we won't bother you any longer."

"Brother Li, what's the rush?"

"Manager Lu is a guest, and you are a guest too. I haven't even entertained you yet, how can you leave?"

Yang Song grabbed Li Fu, who was about to turn around, and pressed him down into the main seat without saying a word.

Li Fu felt as if he were sitting on hot coals and hurriedly tried to stand up: "Officer Yang, it's not appropriate for me to sit here."

Yang Song pressed him down: "I don't have that many rules here, so don't take such a small thing so seriously."

"Please sit for a while, I'll go boil some water and make you some tea."

Lu Dashan quickly stood up and said, "Officer Yang, there's no need to go to so much trouble. Boiling water is too much of a hassle. We'll just sit for a while and then leave."

"No trouble at all, it'll be done in a minute."

As he spoke, Yang Song lifted his foot to walk towards the kitchen.

Seeing this, the crowd stopped him, saying, "Officer Yang, don't bother."

"I'm so sorry, you've come all this way and there's not even a cup of tea."

"We are not thirsty, we are not thirsty."

Yang Song was persuaded to come back and sit in the same chair as Li Fu.

Li Liang and Lu Qiyang each found a stool and sat down.

Lu Dashan's eyes swept around the room, his gaze landing on the Golden Rainbow Blade in the wooden box. Judging from the craftsmanship of the scabbard alone, he knew it was no ordinary blade.

It seems that the Li brothers brought out the most valuable things in their house.

Lu Dashan coughed lightly, took out a wooden box from his pocket and placed it on the table. Inside was a whole ginseng.

The roots meandered and stretched on the red velvet background, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

"Officer Yang, medicine is essential for strengthening muscles and bones. Use this ginseng to replenish your vital energy."

After a pause, Lu Dashan continued, "Although the Martial Academy provides a body-strengthening soup, once you reach the Qi Condensation Realm, the nourishment of the soup for your muscles and bones will be far from sufficient."

If you want to buy pills in the future, just come to Huichuntang. I will only charge you the cost price and will never make a single penny off you.

If you don't have enough money, you can buy it on credit and pay it back when you have the funds. There will be absolutely no interest!

Yang Song raised an eyebrow; Lu Dashan was indeed generous.

If he were a legitimate martial arts practitioner, he would be overjoyed to hear these words.

After all, medicinal resources are extremely important in martial arts cultivation. Lu Dashan's move undoubtedly opened a convenient door for him, so he only needs to focus on cultivation and no longer has to worry about medicinal resources.

Unfortunately……

The pills provided him with too little improvement. He would rather go out and slay demons and monsters, and let the system reward him with power.

Therefore, he was hardly affected by Lu Dashan's generous gift.

He didn't want to owe this favor, lest Lu Dashan use it to blackmail him in the future.

Yang Song pushed the wooden box on the table back and said calmly, "Manager Lu, you've gone to too much trouble. This gift is too valuable for me to accept."

Lu Dashan was stunned. He had thought that Yang Song would be overjoyed by his timely help, but he never expected this reaction.

Moreover, judging from Yang Song's expression, it wasn't just polite formality; he genuinely wasn't interested.

Lu Dashan pursed his lips, feeling less confident than when he arrived.

He carefully advised, "Officer Yang, although I am not a martial artist, I have been running a pharmacy for a long time and I know that martial arts practitioners rely on three parts training and seven parts diet."

If you only focus on rigorous training without taking any elixirs, it will greatly slow down your cultivation speed. If you want to forge an iron body, you absolutely cannot do without body-tempering elixirs.

Yang Song smiled and said, "Manager Lu, I have a way to resolve the issue of the pills. Thank you for your kindness."

"this……"

The development of events was far beyond Lu Dashan's expectations, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Those who practice martial arts stand firm in the world by their own true skills; why should they need charity from others?

To think you'll submit to me with just a few pills is utterly delusional!

How dare a mere pharmacy owner, an insignificant figure, presume to command a future martial arts immortal?

They are truly ignorant and arrogant!

[Reward: Seven days of cultivation points]

For a moment, the room fell silent.

After a silence of more than ten breaths, Lu Dashan stood up.

Yang Song remained silent for a long time, indicating that he was ready to see the guest out; there was no need for him to stay any longer.

"Officer Yang, it's getting late."

You have to get up early tomorrow to practice at the martial arts academy, so I won't disturb you.

Yang Song stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Take care, Manager Lu."

"Hey, hey."

Lu Dashan responded and returned the greeting with a slightly embarrassed smile on his face before turning and walking towards the door.

He was too hasty tonight. He shouldn't have rushed over to visit Yang Song after hearing about his extraordinary talent, fearing that he would be too late and another pharmacy would beat him to it.

"Has someone already beaten us to it?"

Lu Dashan couldn't help but wonder, even so, Yang Song shouldn't have refused him.

Wouldn't it be better to have another option?

"Manager Lu."

Yang Song suddenly shouted.

Lu Dashan was immediately overjoyed. Could there be a chance for things to turn around?

You forgot something.

Yang Song picked up the wooden box on the table and walked over.

Instantly, a sense of frustration welled up in Lu Dashan's heart.

He looked at Yang Song, troubled, and said, "Officer Yang, how can you bring back a gift that's already been given away?"

"Take it back."

Yang Song shoved the wooden box into Lu Dashan's arms: "I appreciate your kindness, but it's our first time meeting, so it's really inappropriate to accept such an expensive gift."

Lu Dashan wanted to decline, but when he met Yang Song's indifferent and aloof eyes, the words he was about to say stuck in his throat.

He bowed awkwardly and quickly left with his son.

Tonight's events were a bit rushed, but logically speaking, they weren't entirely foolish.

For someone from a poor family, countless people would want to accept such a favor, but Yang Song's complete lack of interest was something he never expected.

"Even if an ordinary person outwardly refuses, their eyes will betray their attraction. But Yang Song's gaze remained unchanged from beginning to end. Such composure is hardly typical of a young man."

Stepping outside, Lu Dashan glanced back and felt a renewed sense of respect for Yang Song.

This young man is amazing!