Chapter 44: with translation of chapter title

This, this, and this.

Ye Chen pointed to several herbs in succession, while Ji An and Zhang Hai beside him remained silent.

After Ye Chen finished pointing, Zhang Hai beside him then spoke.

Don't you want the others?

The age isn't sufficient; it's of no use to me.

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, Zhang Hai felt a great upheaval in his heart.

You can determine the age by the herbs' smell!?

Mm.

Ye Chen did not conceal it, admitting that he indeed could judge the age by the herbs' smell.

Ji An beside him was somewhat puzzled; regarding herbs, he was an outsider and didn't know how remarkable this was.

But seeing Zhang Hai's reaction, he knew this matter was certainly not simple.

What else is there that you can't do?

I think there shouldn't be too many things I can't do.

Ye Chen's remark was not bragging but true; given his learning ability, spending three hours studying these things would be an insult to his identity as a cultivator.

Zhang Hai was currently calming his emotions, and also felt fortunate that these items had been carefully selected by him, with no possibility of fake medicine; otherwise he would truly lose face.

After calming his emotions, Zhang Hai told Ye Chen: "The total value of the herbs you need is roughly around eight million."

Upon hearing eight million, Ye Chen's heart still stirred with a bit of shock, knowing that this wasn't the whole amount; if it were all, the minimum would be ten million.

This... Elder Brother Zhang, I don't have that much money right now; may I take them first and repay you later?

After Ye Chen spoke, Zhang Hai grabbed his shoulder and said: "It's just a small matter; I feel an instant affinity with Younger Brother Ye, this little thing doesn't matter—just take them. Besides, you were brought by Younger Brother Ji An, and I still trust those he brings."

Then thank you, Elder Brother Zhang.

After saying that, Ye Chen picked up those few herbs, then turned to Zhang Hai and said: "Elder Brother Zhang, please also handle the later herbs; if possible, I still have a few things to entrust to you, and in return I will give you something..."

Before Ye Chen could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a sudden female voice.

Dad!

A little girl ran happily up to Zhang Hai; upon seeing her, Ye Chen frowned slightly, because the girl was bald—shaving her head for what purpose is obvious, although she wore a wig.

And Ye Chen's heavenly eye could immediately see the problem with this little girl's body.

This Zhang Hai is quite capable—bringing a child with cancer and still managing to make his business this big is something ordinary people couldn't do.

Oh, my Xiaoxiao has come!

Zhang Hai laughed as he ran toward Zhang Xiaoxiao and scooped her up in his arms.

Dad, you said you'd take me to the amusement park today—you can't go back on your word!

Zhang Xiaoxiao said this in a childish voice to Zhang Hai.

After hearing Zhang Xiaoxiao's words, Zhang Hai laughed and said to her: "Okay, okay, okay; after I finish my work I'll take you there, all right?"

Okay!

Then go play on the second floor first; after Dad finishes his work I'll come find you, okay?

Okay.

Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded obediently at Zhang Hai; upon hearing her words, Zhang Hai set her down and let her go to the second floor to play by herself for a while.

Zhang Xiaoxiao stood on the ground looking at Ye Chen and Ji An, and said: "Big brothers, does my wig look nice?"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoxiao's words, Ye Chen smiled and said to her: "It looks nice; Xiaoxiao is the prettiest girl."

After Ye Chen spoke, Zhang Xiaoxiao's face beamed with a bright smile.

Meanwhile, Ji An beside them let out a quiet sigh in his heart.

What a pitiful child.

Then I'll go up first, big brothers, goodbye!

Goodbye.

Ye Chen and Ji An said in unison.

After Zhang Xiaoxiao left, Zhang Hai turned to Ye Chen and Ji An and said: "Sorry, Younger Brother Ji and Younger Brother Ye, for letting you see me embarrassed; I am a medicine seller yet cannot save my own daughter."

Selling medicine and treating illness aren't directly related, so you shouldn't blame yourself.

After Ye Chen spoke, the old father's eyes glistened with unwilling tears.

Seeing this, Ye Chen said to Zhang Hai: "Elder Brother Zhang, I have a method that can cure Zhang Xiaoxiao's illness, but the precondition is that you must believe me."

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, Zhang Hai instantly lifted his head to look at Ye Chen, his eyes full of disbelief.

How could that be possible!?

Nothing is impossible; if you believe me, I can cure your daughter's illness in one day.

Actually Ye Chen wanted to say that just taking one pill would suffice, but the shock would be too great for them to accept immediately, so he said one day.

When Zhang Hai finished hearing Ye Chen's words, hesitation flickered deep in his eyes; Ye Chen knew that, with current technology, curing cancer is sheer nonsense.

If it weren't for his earlier extensive talk to Zhang Hai and Ji An, letting them know he knows a lot and could likely cure Zhang Xiaoxiao, otherwise he would very likely have already been driven out.

Younger Brother Ye, are you telling the truth?

Zhang Hai said sincerely; he lacked no money, he only wanted to cure his daughter's illness, so he found it hard to believe and asked again.

True.

As long as you believe me, tomorrow you will have a healthy daughter.

After Ye Chen spoke, Zhang Hai excitedly said to Ye Chen: "If you can cure my daughter, I'll give you all these herbs for free."

After Zhang Hai spoke, Ye Chen didn't waste words and said to Zhang Hai: "Take me there now; this afternoon or evening you can bring your daughter for a check-up, and at the latest by tomorrow you will have a healthy daughter."

After Ye Chen spoke, Zhang Hai impatiently pulled Ye Chen toward the second floor; he knew that with current medical technology it is impossible to cure Zhang Xiaoxiao, so even if he had a sliver of hope now, he would not easily give it up.

Meanwhile, Ji An, standing to the side, widened his eyes, as if gaining a new understanding of Ye Chen, who seemed to be gradually slipping out of his comprehension.

Soon, Ye Chen and Ji An followed Zhang Hai up to the second floor.

After the three of them went up to the second floor, Zhang Xiaoxiao, who was playing alone, upon sensing they had come upstairs, hurriedly ran toward Zhang Hai.

"Dad, are you here to take me to the amusement park?"

"No, Xiaoxiao, this big brother says he can cure your illness, so I brought him here for you to see."

After Ye Chen finished speaking, Zhang Xiaoxiao let out a "wah".

"Wow, big brother, are you really that amazing?"

Being praised like that by Zhang Xiaoxiao, Ye Chen couldn't help but blush.

"Little sister, come over first and let me take your pulse."

After Ye Chen finished speaking, Zhang Xiaoxiao walked over to him, extended her hand, and the moment Ye Chen placed his hand on hers, his expression changed abruptly.