Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1112 569: The Peddler's Secret Technique

Qiu Zhiheng was even more confused: "What kind of technique did I fall for?"

Old Xu helped Qiu Zhiheng sort out the logic: "You encountered Fan Fucheng from Snowflake Bay on the mountain, and then I handled Fan Fucheng. Do you think it was me who saved you?"

Qiu Zhiheng nodded: "That's exactly how it was."

"Xiao Qiu, think again. Wasn't Fan Fucheng already seriously injured before I arrived? Who exactly injured him?"

Qiu Zhiheng thought for a moment, then suddenly realized: "There was another person, someone who seemed very honest, it was him who injured Fan Fucheng. How could I forget about him..."

"That's why you fell for his technique."

"What kind of Taoist Sect technique is that?"

Xu Han shook his head: "Don't ask about this, it's best you never find out. Does this person have some connection with Li Qi?"

Qiu Zhiheng recalled for a moment: "He told Fan Fucheng that he's very familiar with Li Qi. As for whether it's true or not, I don't know. I haven't heard Old Qi mention this person."

Old Xu sighed: "Li Qi definitely wouldn't mention him lightly. Can you find a way to contact Li Qi? It's best to call him to the Medicine King Valley and tell him what happened today.

Remember, you must tell him in person, don't use a technique, and don't send a message through someone else. Make sure to ask clearly if Li Qi and this person are friends or foes.

If he has no issues with this person, you can continue your business here peacefully. If he's at odds with this person, you'll need to leave quickly; I may not be able to protect you."

Qiu Zhiheng said: "But Snowflake Bay's people also want to lure Li Qi over, if I do this..."

Old Xu shook his head: "The people of Snowflake Bay intend to use you to lure Li Qi out, but they definitely wouldn't dare bring Li Qi to Medicine King Valley, you can be assured of that."

From Old Xu's attitude, it was clear he truly didn't take Snowflake Bay seriously, but he was very wary of that honest man.

After Old Xu left, Qiu Zhiheng used the simple phone given by Luo Zhengnan to contact Li Qi.

Li Qi was still familiarizing himself with the territory at Flower Fairy Mansion. Upon learning that there was a situation with Qiu Zhiheng, he promptly went to Medicine King Valley.

At the Medicine Shop, Qiu Zhiheng recounted the encounter on the mountain: "I've never met such a strange person, I didn't see how he made a move, yet he defeated Fan Fucheng with no chance to retaliate."

Just from Qiu Zhiheng's description, Li Banfeng knew who that person was.

In this world, there's probably only one person who looks so honest yet is actually bad.

"Big Brother Qiu, you don't need to worry about this person. I'll find a time to chat with him. He definitely won't give you any trouble. About that bamboo you mentioned, what's its origin?"

Qiu Zhiheng's wife came in: "Old Qi, are you calling me?"

Her nickname was Bamboo.

Qiu Zhiheng waved his hand: "Old Qi is talking about Iron Bamboo."

Bamboo smiled: "I know about this too, Iron Bamboo is a legendary medicinal material. Boiling its leaves into a soup can heal internal injuries."

To treat internal injuries, Senior Brother Sun personally went to Kuwu Mountain and almost got into a fight with Old Xu?

Isn't it not worth it?

There must be other uses for Iron Bamboo. Li Banfeng went up the mountain himself to ask Old Xu.

"About this bamboo..." When mentioning the bamboo, Old Xu seemed reluctant to speak.

Li Banfeng said: "If Old Xu doesn't want to say, I won't insist. But if there's any danger here, please let me know, so I'll know how to handle it when encountering such matters in the future."

Xu Han nodded: "Iron Bamboo Shoot is tied to the core of the entire Puluo State. There are things that even I can't fully explain. If anyone talks to you about this, just say you know nothing."

That's the truth. Li Banfeng indeed knows nothing about it.

Old Xu continued: "If your opponent is strong and relentless, bring him to Medicine King Valley. As long as you reach Medicine King Valley, I have a way to save you,

but if that person refuses to come with you to Medicine King Valley and keeps making things difficult for you, then there's only one last resort."

"What method?"

Old Xu handed a bamboo shoot to Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng carefully examined the bamboo shoot. From its tip to its root, there were bright metallic patterns.

"This is Iron Bamboo?"

Old Xu nodded: "When there's no other way, hand this bamboo shoot to the other party. Focus on saving your life first,

giving away one or two bamboo shoots is fine, as long as the location where they're found remains secret, the lifeline of Puluo State will not be threatened."

The lifeline of Puluo State?

Is the bamboo this important?

Li Banfeng carefully stored the bamboo shoot, looked at Elder Yao's condition, and under Qiao Wuzui's care, Elder Yao's physique had recovered quite a bit. Although he hadn't awakened, there was already some color on his face.

Before leaving, Li Banfeng left a box of Ocean Dollars for Old Xu.

Old Xu laughed: "Young man, do I look like I lack money?"

Li Banfeng also smiled: "Even Snowflake Bay can have times when they are short on money. It's good to keep this for emergencies."

Referring to Snowflake Bay, Old Xu kindly added: "I have an informant in Snowflake Bay. He will let me know in advance about certain things. These people have substantial cultivation levels and formidable techniques. You must be careful."

After descending the mountain, Li Banfeng returned to his Portable Residence with the bamboo shoot.

"Wife, do you recognize this item?"

The Phonograph looked at the bamboo shoot for a moment, then said to Hong Ying: "Bring that cheap Red Lotus over."

Hong Ying brought Red Lotus over, and the Phonograph waved the bamboo shoot in front of Red Lotus.

Red Lotus immediately opened its petals and its Lotus Heart stirred up a whirlwind, trying to suck the bamboo shoot in.

The wife held the bamboo shoot tightly, not letting go, and said to Red Lotus: "What's the matter, sister? Do you want it so badly?"

Red Lotus stopped the whirlwind and said: "Placing such a fine medicinal material in front of me, isn't it because you want me to help with alchemy?"