A million-dollar Alphard business vehicle smoothly navigated through the city.

Ha City is known as Snow City, especially in midwinter when all the buildings are covered with a layer of snow, showcasing a unique charm.

The weather is cold, and Hu Ming's mood is even colder.

"Zhu Wei has been dealt with, what should we do now?"

"Our Hundred Herbs Hall Northeast branch, it's finished."

He mourned silently in his heart.

This thought could hardly escape Zhang Xiaoshan's remarks.

"Don't worry, I have my own plan for this matter. Even with Zhu Changxiong being just a Hall Master, even if it were the Sect Leader of the Flying Fox Sect, Hu Lie, he'd have to treat me with respect."

"Today, I merely gave Zhu Wei a small punishment. If Zhu Changxiong truly doesn't know what's good for him, I won't hesitate to destroy the Zhu family."

Zhang Xiaoshan's tone was calm, as if he were discussing a trivial matter.

Hu Ming sighed and said.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, I know you have great skills, but a dragon crossing the river is no match for a local snake. The Zhu family has been entrenched in Ha City for over thirty years, this, sigh..."

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to waste words on this issue with Hu Ming, he turned to ask.

"The shopkeeper of the Hundred Herbs Hall Northeast branch seems to be Lin Yanran's cousin, Lin Kerou, right? Why didn't she come to pick me up today?"

"Now, Hundred Herbs Hall is already my industry. I am the true chairman; I came to inspect the work. Her role as regional manager requires her presence, which seems a bit unreasonable, doesn't it?"

Sitting beside him, Zhao Xiaoxiao immediately spoke up.

"No, my cousin didn't mean to neglect you. She really has urgent business, so she sent Grandpa Hu and me to pick you up."

"Urgent business?"

"What's more important than welcoming the chairman?"

Zhang Xiaoshan's gaze was puzzled.

Hu Ming said.

"Recently, an old traveler in Ha City found a thousand-year-old herb in the mountains, and an auction is being held today. Manager Lin went to attend the auction. You know the value of the thousand-year-old herb; she really couldn't leave. Please forgive us."

"A thousand-year-old herb?"

Zhang Xiaoshan was taken aback.

He had obtained the Red Blood Ganoderma behind White Dragon Village, which was only four to five hundred years old.

Red Sun Grass was only six hundred years old.

A thousand-year-old herb, he had not seen one before.

If a thousand-year-old herb truly appeared, then Lin Kerou not coming to welcome him was indeed understandable.

"Is this information accurate?"

Hu Lie nodded and said.

"It's accurate, definitely accurate. That traveler has been in the Northeast medicine industry for over forty years, everyone knows him. Besides, the Northeast is known as our Huaxia's famous old medicine base; many desolate mountains haven't been developed, so finding a thousand-year-old herb isn't impossible."

"A traveler?"

"What is this thing?"

"Oh, it's a term for herbal harvesters who spend years in the mountains, surviving off the land."

"Where is the thousand-year-old herb now?"

Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes showed some fervor.

His cultivation was stuck at the Qi Transformation Peak, perhaps this thousand-year-old herb could assist him.

If such a herb appears, he is determined to acquire it.

Hu Ming replied.

"There's always been a tradition of medicine auctions in the Northeast. Today's auction is at the Hundred Treasure Tea House. Notable medicine merchants and Family Heads in the Northeast are attending. Surely, the auction will be intense."

"Is that so? Then, take me there."

Hu Ming dared not disobey, he could only instruct the driver to change course.

Twenty minutes later.

The business vehicle stopped outside a tea house.

The destination was reached.

Getting out of the car, Zhang Xiaoshan, accompanied by Master Hei, prepared to enter.

However, Hu Ming and Zhao Xiaoxiao hesitated and didn't move.

"Come on, what are you standing there for? The auction has probably already started. Don't waste time."

An impatient Zhang Xiaoshan turned to urge them.

"This?"

Hu Ming hesitated and stammered.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, do you know whose business this Hundred Treasure Tea House belongs to?"

"It's my first day here, how could I know?"

"To be honest, this is the Zhu family's business. You just dealt with Zhu Wei and now you're going to attend the old herb auction at the Hundred Treasure Tea House. Isn't this akin to a sheep entering a tiger's den?"

"I've seen your strength; indeed, you're a young hero. But this is still the Zhu family's territory, as they say, no hero can withstand a pack of wolves. I think you better not go."

"Zhu family's business?"

Zhang Xiaoshan chuckled.

"If you put it that way, then I absolutely must go."

"Besides, didn't I mention at the station that Hu Lie, the Sect Leader of the Flying Fox Sect, owes me a favor? What can a mere Hall Master do against me?"

"I just don't want to trouble Hu Lie, otherwise with one call, Hu Lie would personally come from their Flying Fox Sect headquarters to host me."

"Do you really know the Sect Leader of the Flying Fox Sect?"

Zhao Xiaoxiao asked, somewhat suspicious.

Zhang Xiaoshan chuckled.

"Would you like me to make a call in front of you?"

Zhao Xiaoxiao and Hu Ming exchanged a glance, believing him about sixty to seventy percent.

Zhang Xiaoshan then said.

"Moreover, do you think if Zhu Changxiong really wants revenge, he wouldn't involve Lin Kerou?"

"Once the news of Zhu Wei's defeat reaches the Zhu family, if Zhu Changxiong can't find me, the first one he'll target would be Lin Kerou."

His words awakened them.

"Yes, if they can't find you, they'll definitely trouble my cousin." Zhao Xiaoxiao immediately worried.

"What to do, then?"

"What to do? I'll handle it with my fists."

Zhang Xiaoshan put his hands in his pockets and sauntered into the Hundred Treasure Tea House like he was taking a leisurely walk.