Dou Qin had just left when Bai Jiang arrived.
The Buddha Fruit had already been given to Fang Ling earlier, but she had come now to offer something else.
Fang Ling had originally planned to leave, but stayed upon hearing that she had something good to offer.
"Young Master Fang, please take a look!"
"This item is something I came across by chance."
"Although I don't know its exact use, I can sense a powerful energy within it."
"Unfortunately, with the Bai family's current strength, we cannot utilize it."
"Rather than letting it rot in our mansion, it's better to present it to you." Bai Jiang offered a piece of amber.
Amber is formed when tree resin drips and happens to sink into the ground, becoming a unique fossil over time.
The piece of amber before them was quite large, requiring Fang Ling to hold it with both hands.
The amber was exquisite and translucent, with some containing small insects or animal fragments.
But within this large piece of amber was a sword.
A sword only the length of a palm and the width of two fingers!
Fang Ling tried to probe the sword inside the amber with his spiritual sense, but the amber blocked him, preventing entry.
Given his current realm, his soul was already quite strong.
Probing into stone should have been easy, but now...
"This piece of stone is unusual, completely blocking my spiritual sense."
"It seems to contain a large amount of sword energy, and this energy is very pure!"
"If I can refine the sword energy within this amber, it will greatly enhance my strength."
Having practiced swordsmanship since childhood, Fang Ling was very sensitive to sword energy.
Seeing Fang Ling's thoughtful expression, Bai Jiang knew he recognized the value of the item.
The Bai family had studied this stone for years but couldn't remove the amber's outer barrier.
He estimated that breaking this stone shell would require at least a Megrez Realm cultivation.
Given the Bai family's foundation, they might never have the chance to open it.
"Master Bai, where did you find this?" Fang Ling put it away and asked.
Bai Jiang replied, "About twenty years ago, near an ancient abandoned mine by Dragon City."
"The ancient mine is a deserted site from ancient times, where people occasionally find relics from those eras."
"This stone must be quite old."
"Such a treasure, wouldn't it be better kept as a family heirloom?" Fang Ling smiled.
Bai Jiang shook his head, "The ancestor said this item is dangerous and shouldn't be kept in the house for long."
"You must have sensed the sword energy within."
"If one day the sword energy suddenly erupts, the Bai family wouldn't be able to handle it."
"Instead, it's better to present it to you as thanks for saving my daughter. A mere Buddha Fruit and this stone are not enough to repay such a debt."
His words were half true.
The Buddha Fruit alone was enough to show gratitude.
The real reason for offering this item was to form a connection with Fang Ling.
"Master Bai, you're too kind." Fang Ling smiled, "This matter is settled then. I shall take my leave."
"Young Master Fang, why not stay at my mansion for a few more days?" Bai Jiang quickly said, "At least wait until my daughter wakes up and thanks you personally."
"Although the Bai family is not a prestigious clan, we understand basic etiquette."
"Her gratitude is necessary."
"Well... alright! I don't have much to do lately, staying at your mansion is no different from staying at an inn." Fang Ling pondered for a moment and nodded.
"Thank you for your presence, Young Master Fang!" Bai Jiang was overjoyed.
Then he asked, "Is this guest room to your satisfaction? If not, I can have the servants change it for you."
"This is fine, just like this!" Fang Ling replied.
"By the way, my mount is still at the Fulian Inn. Could you have someone from the Bai family bring it over?"
"Of course, may I ask what kind of mount it is?" Bai Jiang inquired.
"A Nether Beast," Fang Ling replied, "There should only be one in the stable, resembling a night leopard with a pair of golden horns, easily recognizable."
"Oh, a Nether Beast..." Bai Jiang mumbled, then suddenly exclaimed, "What? A Nether Beast?!"
"Yes, it's quite decent, very fast." Fang Ling said.
Bai Jiang's mouth twitched, and he quickly excused himself, "I'll personally bring it over for you!"
With his cultivation and knowledge, he knew the significance of a Nether Beast, hence his shock.
Not long after, at the Fulian Inn, in front of the stable.
Bai Jiang and his brother Bai Bo stood stunned, staring at the Nether Beast lying in the shed.
"Brother, it really is the one from Heaven Severing Mountain."
"Back then, when the ancestor fought it, it was at the mid-Phecda Realm."
"After all these years, it should have reached the late-Phecda Realm by now..." Bai Bo said in a low voice, swallowing hard.
Bai Jiang said, "The ancestor injured it back then, look at its neck, there's still a small scar."
"Who exactly is this Young Master Fang to have tamed it?"
"He must be a descendant of a top-tier family in the region." Bai Bo murmured.
"Do you think it will suddenly attack us?" he asked again.
Bai Jiang chuckled awkwardly, "It shouldn't! This creature has intelligence, just explain it to him."
The two cautiously approached the stable, one in front and one behind, leading the beast to the Bai mansion.
People on the road were stunned, thinking they were seeing things.
The most powerful figures in Dragon City, Master Bai and Second Master Bai, were actually "leading a horse" together.
In the Bai family's guest room, Fang Ling was preparing to refine the Buddha Fruit, but was interrupted by another visitor.
This time, it was the gray-robed elder from the hall earlier, along with his arrogant disciple.
The gray-robed elder entered the room, turned his face to Fang Ling, and sat down without a word.
"I am Tian Quanzi, known as the North Mountain Divine Hand in the South Sun Kingdom's medical field."
"Younger generation, how did you neutralize the strange poison in Miss Bai? Could you share your method?" Tian Quanzi asked.
Fang Ling replied indifferently, "Asking about someone's unique skills seems a bit inappropriate, doesn't it?"
"Kid, don't think you're so great just because you helped Miss Bai. Such things are often a matter of luck." Tian Quanzi's disciple said impatiently.
"My master holds a respected position in the South Sun Kingdom. It's an honor for you that he's asking."
"Cough, cough, Zi Sheng, don't be rude!" Tian Quanzi coughed lightly and said.
"Indeed, it was presumptuous of me. It's understandable that you wouldn't want to reveal your skills to an old man like me."
"I came mainly to discuss something with you. I assume Master Bai has already given you the Buddha Fruit?"
"I'd like to make a deal with you, to buy that Buddha Fruit."
Fang Ling said, "It's not impossible, but what treasures do you have to exchange for my Buddha Fruit?"
"Hmm... this is a medical scripture I wrote, worth its weight in gold." Tian Quanzi took out a book from his robe.
Fang Ling silently looked at him without speaking.
Tian Quanzi's old face turned a bit awkward, and he forced a smile, "I'll add ten thousand spirit stones!"
"Ten thousand spirit stones plus my painstakingly written medical scripture should be about equal."
Fang Ling sneered and asked, "Are you joking with me?"
Tian Quanzi's disciple, enraged, pointed at Fang Ling, "Kid, what did you say?!"
"My master is sincerely making a deal with you, don't be ungrateful!"
"Do you know how influential my master is in the South Sun Kingdom? Many people fight to give him things, and he often refuses!"
Seeing that Fang Ling wasn't buying it, Tian Quanzi dropped the pretense, his face darkening, "I have connections with the leaders of various major forces. If you help me, I will remember your kindness."
"Understood!" Fang Ling said calmly, then instantly twisted his head off.
Tian Quanzi's neck spurted like a fountain, leaving Zi Sheng stunned and screaming in terror.
"Spare me! Please spare me!" He knelt and kowtowed, begging for mercy.
But what he got was Fang Ling's foot stomping down, crushing his head...
Fang Ling didn't waste any time, immediately using their bodies to cultivate his divine skills.

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