The courtyard fell silent in an instant, and everyone looked at Shen Qiang in shock.

After a while, Sun Kaiping's rapidly tapping fingers stopped, and not only did his gaze toward Shen Qiang turn admiring, but he also sincerely praised, "A Shen Qiang who loves money, but earns it in a righteous way."

"From the perspective of a businessman who prioritizes profit, such a tender-hearted Shen Qiang is not a good merchant, but from such a righteous act, it makes me believe that Shen Qiang is indeed worth befriending."

Owner Ma laughed, "Are you just getting to know him? My little brother here, not only has peerless Eye Power but is also so righteous. Folks, tell me, doesn't he deserve to reign supreme in our antiques street?"

"No problem, if it were someone else, trying to show off in our antiques street, I would be the first to object, but if it's Shen Qiang, there are no issues. Just for his generosity of treating money like dirt, I am convinced."

"Shen Qiang's words were indeed open-hearted, who doesn't have parents or wife and children? If they were sick and someone was profiteering from the life-saving medicine, just seeing your family waiting to die would be unbearable."

"Righteousness! No question about it, just for Shen Qiang's righteous spirit, we didn't come here in vain today. Even if this so-called Lingzhi is very valuable, we won't compete for it."

Meanwhile, the owners of the antique street declared their stances one after another.

Manager Xu Nan, a beautiful lady, also looked at Shen Qiang in surprise, but unlike the direct words of the antique street crowd, she just smiled without saying anything.

"Thank you!" At this moment, the old man who heard Shen Qiang's words said gratefully, "Young friend, I, Zhou Yuxiang, will remember your kindness. If there's ever a need for Zhou in the future, I won't hesitate to help."

Seeing Shen Qiang smile without taking it to heart.

Standing to the side, Manager Xu Nan said softly, "This Zhou Yuxiang is a well-known Spiritual Pharmacist, who maintains good relationships with many medicinal Families. With his favor, it would be very convenient for you to ask for Spiritual Medicine or something similar in the future."

Shen Qiang was stunned and then laughed.

Spiritual Medicine?

As long as he had enough materials, wasn't it up to Shen Qiang to refine whatever he wanted?

By now, the old man, who had already weighed and calculated the Jade Ganoderma along with the Cultivation Stick, looked up and took out a checkbook, quickly writing a check.

Then he respectfully handed it to Shen Qiang with both hands, saying, "Young friend Shen, the Cultivation Stick and Lingzhi weigh a total of 1327 grams. I'm grateful for your understanding, so please accept this fifteen million—it's a modest gesture."

Shen Qiang was taken aback—fifteen million, didn't that mean over ten thousand per gram?

Even more than Xu Nan's previous offer.

"This..."

Seemingly perceiving Shen Qiang's thoughts, the old man said with a smile, "Thank you for your righteousness. Had you not spoken up, I probably couldn't have gotten this price, so please don't decline."

Xu Nan laughed, "Mr. Zhou is very clever; actually, my highest offer for this Jade Ganoderma was much more than this."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang laughed, took the check from the old man's hand, and said, "Well then, I won't be shy."

The old man said, "I can't thank you enough."

Afterward, he carefully picked up the Blood Ganoderma from the table, bowed, and said, "On the joyous occasion of your housewarming, I should have bothered you for a drink. However, this Blood Ganoderma urgently needs tending, so please forgive me, Mr. Zhou must take his leave now."

Shen Qiang laughed and responded, "No need to be formal, please feel free."

The old man nodded and then left.

The young girl following him hesitated for a moment, looked at Shen Qiang, and as she passed by him, she couldn't help but whisper, "That... I'm sorry, and thank you."

Shen Qiang was slightly surprised.

At that moment, the previously very arrogant man in his mid-thirties stood in front of Shen Qiang and said, "I am Xue Zhiyong, here is my business card. I was wrong before. Let's be friends, and if there's anything you need in the future, just let me know."

Shen Qiang smiled as he accepted the business card.

Subsequently, the people who came with them each handed Shen Qiang a business card.

Shen Qiang collected their business cards with a smile.

He then politely saw them to the elevator.

By the time Shen Qiang returned to the courtyard, many of the antique street's shop owners had already helped themselves to drinks and food from the table, then gathered in groups, chuckling and chatting away.

Seeing that they were all at ease, Shen Qiang naturally had nothing to say about it.

After exchanging brief greetings, he left them to their own devices.

After all, they were all part of the same circle.

They had plenty in common to talk about amongst themselves.

The15 million was in hand.

The severe economic pressure that had been looming for days was instantly relieved, greatly improving Shen Qiang's mood.

The antique street's shop owners, while laughing and joking, soon began to take their leave. Sun Kaiping handed Shen Qiang an account book, saying with a smile, "Don't organize this kind of event again, we're not used to it."

Mr. Ma placed two large boxes next to Shen Qiang, "The gift money is here, arrange it as you see fit."

Shen Qiang was astonished.

Sun Kaiping chuckled, "There's a safe on the second floor, Shen Qiang, have you changed the code?"

Shen Qiang replied in astonishment, "No, I haven't had the chance to yet."

Seeing the beautiful manager Xu Nan standing not far behind Shen Qiang with a beaming smile, Sun Kaiping said, "Alright then, you go ahead with your work. I'll reconcile the accounts with Old Ma. If everything checks out, we'll put it directly into the safe for you."

Shen Qiang nodded.

As he watched the two leave, the charming Xu Nan approached Shen Qiang and said softly, "I've been thinking about that Cultivation Stick all along. The Blood Ganoderma growing on it should logically have been cultivated."

Shen Qiang laughed, "To buy flowers, of course, you need a flowerpot. With a living Lingzhi, of course, you need to bring some soil."

Xu Nan laughed and glanced at the city below her feet, "The reason why the Blood Ganoderma is so valuable is that it's alive. That's why Zhou Yuxiang will be able to cultivate more Lingzhi from it after he buys it."

Shen Qiang's eyes crinkled with laughter.

In fact, after evolving with the Plague Source, although the Lingzhi species had evolved to their highest and finest form, the biggest problem that arose was that, like flowers cultivated in a greenhouse, they lost the ability to reproduce in nature.

Otherwise, no matter how much money was offered, Shen Qiang would not sell it. After all, such things are prized for their rarity.

If you could grow them everywhere, what value would they have?

Seeing Shen Qiang's eyes crinkle with laughter, Xu Nan ventured, "So, it cannot be cultivated further? Otherwise, how could you still be smiling after selling such a rare resource at such a low price?"

Shen Qiang laughed and said, "If Elder Zhou manages to grow the Blood Ganoderma and have it develop without dying, I'd already consider him very impressive."

Hearing this, Xu Nan also smiled and then said, "If you or your friends have any more Blood Ganoderma, would you consider selling some to Wanxin Hesheng? Price is not an issue."

Shen Qiang laughed and said, "It depends on the situation. This thing is very rare, it's all about fate."

Xu Nan's eyes crinkled with laughter and said, "It might be like that in the eyes of others, but it should be different for you. Otherwise, how could you possibly bring it to sell rather than the Nalan Xingde's thumb ring?"

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