Chapter 253: I've Got It Done

"You?" Lang Mo's face was full of contempt. "You, a mere Captain of Gu Yue Cun, can make the Hua Family change their mind?"

"No... perhaps Yeye really can pull it off."

An Shenyi suddenly thought of something and encouraged Fang Yue: "Yeye, go take a trip. With your identity as Captain of Gu Yue Cun, if they still care about Hua Wuye, they should give you some face. If after gathering the other medicinal ingredients they still refuse to trade, then we'll just have to use some forceful measures."

Clearly, An Shenyi was determined to obtain these medicinal ingredients.

Moreover, this matter had the full support of Chief Captain Lang Wu.

After understanding the situation and realizing it concerned the safety of Mo Cun, refining the Feibai Pill was no longer just Fang Yue's personal problem, but a major issue for all of Mo Cun.

"I'll give it a try."

Letting the reluctant Lang Mo lead the way, Fang Yue left the room with him.

And An Shenyi needed to arrange all the other medicinal ingredients properly before Fang Yue obtained the Moon Village Grass.

Reluctantly setting down the prescription, An Shenyi also got busy.

……

Hua Fu of Mo Cun.

As the residence of Mo Cun's village chief, the Hua Family's home didn't look the least bit luxurious—just big houses you could see everywhere.

"You, the guide, can go back now."

"Who's the guide! Don't think just because my father values you, you can act so arrogant toward me!"

Fang Yue raised an eyebrow: "So what if I'm arrogant? Which village rule says a person can't be arrogant? You gonna hit me?"

Dammit!

The more this guy looks at me, the more he deserves a beating!

Yet Lang Mo couldn't beat him!

Stomping his foot hard, Lang Mo turned and left—out of sight, out of mind.

But after walking some distance, he couldn't help stopping and turning back to check on Fang Yue's situation.

He saw Fang Yue say something to the person at the door, and then was stopped outside the gate.

This made Lang Mo want to laugh.

That's it? That's all? No wonder he wanted to chase me away—turns out he didn't want me to see his sorry state of being turned away at the door.

Good thing I was alert and watched a bit longer.

Lang Mo was just getting ready to watch Fang Yue make a fool of himself, when the main gate opened and the Hua Family's Second-in-Command, Third-in-Command, and several elders in power all came out.

This made Lang Mo freeze on the spot.

What on earth did this guy say, to have alarmed so many of the Hua Family's higher-ups?

He watched gloomily as Fang Yue was smoothly welcomed inside the Hua Family residence.

"No way, no way. The Hua Family has always been stubborn, and they've had plenty of conflicts with our Guard Team. They may not have real power, but their status in the village isn't low, and their roots run deep. There's no way they'd change their minds just because of a few words from this guy. Although that guy got invited into the Hua Family, he'll definitely be kicked out soon!"

Because Lang Mo himself had been kicked out just like that—the Hua Family was unwilling to cooperate with the Guard Team, and this time would be no exception.

In Lang Mo's view, only his father, Chief Captain Lang Wu, could step in and apply pressure to make the Hua Family change their mind.

So Lang Mo didn't rush to leave, but waited on the spot.

As he expected, within five minutes Fang Yue would surely be kicked out of the Hua Family's gate, and then he'd go up and mock him thoroughly, savoring the ultimate pleasure of running his mouth.

But under Lang Mo's full anticipation, the Hua Family's gate remained tightly shut.

Time passed, second by second.

Five minutes.

Ten minutes.

Twenty minutes.

Half an hour……

Several times, Lang Mo wanted to turn and leave, unwilling to waste any more time here.

But every time he thought about leaving, he figured he'd already waited this long, so a few more minutes didn't matter.

As a result, he kept waiting longer and longer, until now.

His eyes were bloodshot, and like a gambler, he stared fixedly at the Hua Family's gate, just waiting for Fang Yue to come out.

"Why hasn't he come out yet? Why haven't they kicked him out yet? The Hua Family can't really have been swayed by him, right? No way! That's the Hua Family—stubborn as ever!"

As if summoned by a thousand calls, after Lang Mo's resentful half-hour wait, the Hua Family's gate finally opened.

He saw the Hua Family's Second-in-Command, Third-in-Command, and those higher-ups all come out to see Fang Yue off.

Although neither side seemed to have had any conflict, the expressions on both sides were clearly rather solemn, and the atmosphere didn't look great either.

Lang Mo's heart leaped with joy.

Hehe, I knew it—he can't do it!

After the Hua Family's gate closed and Fang Yue walked outward, Lang Mo quickly and quietly followed, plotting a route in his mind and secretly taking a shortcut.

……

Crossroads.

"Ouch, who's there—walking without eyes? Huh! How come it's you, Yese Liming—what a coincidence. Oh right, did you just come from the Hua Family? What did they say?"

Fang Yue's face darkened.

Take me for a blind man, will you.

You were clearly just crouching in the corner by the Hua Family's gate, secretly watching me leave.

And now it's a coincidence?

"How long did you wait?"

"What?"

Lang Mo's cheeks flushed red; he gritted his teeth and blustered, "What do you mean 'waited long'? I don't understand your words. I was so busy gathering herbs for Divine Doctor An that I was dizzy with work—how could I have time to wait for you? Don't be so self-important!"

"... The Hua Family told me."

"What did they tell you?"

"That you've been lurking in a corner near the Hua Family's gate like some creepy stalker. Deputy Captain Lang Mo, I hear you're also one of the candidates for the next Captain position in Mo Cun. Show some self-respect—at least pay attention to your reputation!"

Damn it!

Was I seen?!

So embarrassing, I want to die…

Lang Mo's face turned almost crimson; he snarled, "So what if I was waiting? What village rule forbids someone from waiting near the Hua Family's gate?"

"There isn't one."

"Then there you go!" Lang Mo, clearly enraged and humiliated, raised his voice: "And what business is it of yours what I do? Just tell me—how did your matter with the Hua Family go? Did you fail? Look at that mournful face you came out with—you definitely didn't get it done! I knew you couldn't do it! 'Most junior Captain of Gu Yue Cun'? Pure bluff—"

"I got it done."

Fang Yue's sudden voice cut Lang Mo off mid-sentence.

His heated emotions froze instantly.

"Got… got it done? The Hua Family agreed to hand over that batch of precious 【Moon Village Grass】?"

"Yes. They'll send someone shortly to negotiate pricing with Divine Doctor An—and they've agreed to sell it to us at half the market price."

"Fifty percent off? They… they why… that's impossible!"

Lang Mo was stunned. In his mind, the Hua Family were stubborn to a fault—how had they suddenly become so flexible where Fang Yue was concerned?

Damn it—is this really the gap between people? I don't believe it!!

"Tell me! What kind of witchcraft did you feed them? Why would they agree to sell us 【Moon Village Grass】 at a loss?!"

"Witchcraft? No, no—I simply handed them a letter."

"A letter? What kind of letter is that powerful?"

Fang Yue smiled but said nothing.

"You don't need to know, Young Master Lang San. Anyway, I've finished my task. If you've got time, help Divine Doctor An with the other herbs."

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