The Beautiful CEO’s Dragon Blood Bodyguard
Chapter 1254: The Rabbits of Broad Cold Palace

Chapter 1254: Chapter 1254: The Rabbits of Broad Cold Palace

Among the relics left behind by the Ancestor of the Long Family is a herbal compendium that catalogs countless bizarre and extraordinary herbs of all varieties.

Long Fei had always suspected that this Ancestor came from a higher-level civilization that arrived on Earth.

Today, in the extraterrestrial domain market, he confirmed this suspicion.

The herbs found here are nowhere to be seen in the Great Xia Country nor across the entire star domain; they exist only in the extraterrestrial star domains.

Yet, this herbal compendium contains records of them.

He picked up a stalk of herb and, smiling at Chang Xi, said, "Fairy, it’s not too late to regret now."

Chang Xi raised her brow at his confident demeanor, her heart sinking slightly, though she quickly calmed down, feeling that this was just a trick by Long Fei.

She replied confidently, "Regret? What for? Over half of these herbs are specialties from our Immortal King Star, and you can’t find a second one in your star domain. I simply don’t believe you know them."

"Alright, then let’s make a wager!"

Long Fei raised his hand and reported the name of the herb, saying, "This is called Purple Spirit Flower. It’s gentle by nature, typically grows in arid regions exposed to sunlight, tastes bitter, and has properties that nourish qi and treat cold dampness."

Chang Xi was startled; she hadn’t expected Long Fei to genuinely know the herb, and his description matched the records perfectly.

The surrounding merchants who recognized the herb corroborated, saying, "This is indeed the Purple Spirit Flower. It’s very common on Immortal King Star, but completely absent in other star domains."

"Incredible!"

"The Consort Prince truly knows his stuff!"

"How does he know this?"

"Is that even a question? The Consort Prince is the Pill King!"

"Exactly! He can refine Tier-6 Pills; what herb hasn’t he seen?"

"Go, Pill King! We’re rooting for you!"

"..."

A crowd of cultivators watching the scene enthusiastically clapped, especially those lingering from the alchemy community. They excitedly cheered for their idol.

Wang Xiaoya and her group exchanged wide-eyed glances, equally filled with surprise and disbelief.

They had never seen this herb and couldn’t fathom how Long Fei was familiar with it.

Wang Xiaoya, in particular, found it hard to believe; having inherited the Alchemy Cauldron Sect’s Herbal Canon from her mother, she knew every rare herb in the Great Xia Country.

Yet, these extraterrestrial herbs were entirely new to her.

But Long Fei appeared to know everything. It was utterly baffling.

Chu Feng unfurled his fan and fanned himself smugly, as if already aware of Long Fei’s encyclopedic herb knowledge.

He teased Chang Xi, saying, "So, Fairy, are we heading to the lakeside or up the mountain tonight?"

"That’s just one herb! What are you so smug about!"

Chang Xi snorted lightly and gestured for Long Fei to continue identifying herbs.

Long Fei picked up a grass-like object and said to Chang Xi, "This one’s even simpler. It’s Leopard Pattern Grass, named for its distinctive leopard spots. This herb has a spicy flavor and mild toxicity, making it excellent for tempering the body. It’s commonly used as an auxiliary ingredient in refining Body Tempering Pills."

The surrounding extraterrestrial cultivators involved in the herbal trade exclaimed loudly and confirmed enthusiastically, "Correct! Correct! It’s Leopard Pattern Grass!"

"The Consort Prince nailed it again!"

"Looks like that Fairy might lose this wager!"

"Not easy, I see. Even the herbs coming up ahead—I don’t recognize them either."

"I bet there are a few rare herbs among them. Let’s see if the Consort Prince can identify them."

The crowd began to chatter, their excitement rising as they watched Chang Xi struggle, secretly hoping for someone else to succeed where they could not.

"Continue then!"

Chang Xi held back her displeasure, stubbornly refusing to believe Long Fei could correctly identify the rest.

Long Fei dashed her hopes, picking up one herb after another and explaining them as if they were treasures from his own collection.

Not only did he name these herbs, but he also described their properties with remarkable precision, without the slightest concern about sharing his knowledge.

Some of the herbs were unfamiliar even to Chang Xi, who had to consult her subordinates to confirm that Long Fei’s identifications were correct.

Immortal King Star had brought over a hundred kinds of herbs, totaling several tons of goods.

Long Fei identified them all, leaving the audience stunned.

Several elderly extraterrestrial merchants specializing in the herbal trade couldn’t help but shower praise, exclaiming, "This Pill King truly lives up to his reputation! I’ve traveled across various star domains selling herbs, and even I didn’t recognize some of these. Yet, this Pill King can name them all as easily as if he were reciting poetry. Truly a marvel of the alchemy world!"

"Well said! I’ve been in this trade for years, but today I’m humbled. My knowledge pales in comparison!"

"..."

These elderly merchants, their hair white as snow and their garments opulent, all gave Long Fei thumbs-up, showering him with praise.

Chu Feng waved his folding fan gleefully and teased, "Fairy, tonight’s date is inevitable. There’s no escaping it!"

Though Chang Xi’s face was wrapped in a veil, the blush on her cheeks was still visible.

She never expected Long Fei to identify every single herb.

The idea of being forced to honor her promise of a date was more humiliating to her than dying.

A merchant whispered in her ear, "Saintess, we still have one unique herb left. It’s exclusive to our Broad Cold Palace. Why not take it out and see if this young man can identify it? I doubt he’ll know it."

"There’s another herb?"

Chang Xi raised her eyebrows.

The merchant replied, "Yes, this item was meant for your protection. The Palace Master specifically instructed me to bring only one stalk of it."

Chang Xi ordered, "Very well, let’s see if this young man recognizes it!"

The merchant nodded, retrieved a brocade box from his storage ring, and presented it to Long Fei. "Young Master, here is another herb. Please take a look."

Wang Jie and Liu Jiangnan, sharp-eyed and quick-minded, protested urgently, "This is cheating! You said the wager was for the herbs here; how can you pull one out from your storage ring now?"

"Exactly! Isn’t the Saintess of Immortal King Star going back on her word?"

"If you’re pulling out a treasure herb, no one could recognize it!"

"Chang Xi Fairy, don’t disgrace Immortal King Star!"

The crowd joined in the uproar.

Chang Xi clenched her fists, her urge to flee overwhelming.

But having declared the wager, leaving now would tarnish Immortal King Star’s reputation, making her a laughingstock among others.

Her subordinate merchant said, "Everyone, this divine medicine is highly valuable, so it’s normal for us to store it separately. If this Young Master is unwilling to wager, we will simply put it away as though nothing happened."

"Hiss!"

The crowd booed loudly, mocking the old man’s audacity for coming up with such an excuse.

Long Fei chuckled and raised his hand, signaling the crowd to quiet down. He looked at the old man and said, "Alright, I’ll wager with you. But if I identify this herb, you must give it to me for free. For the others, I’ll pay the standard price. How about that?"

"This..."

The old man hesitated.

Chu Feng chimed in, "What’s the matter? Afraid to sell now? Didn’t you say this herb was just like the others—meant for sale?"

"Yeah, my brother’s already compromised. Shouldn’t you play fair?"

"Fairy, you’ve already broken your word once. Don’t try to cheat again."

Wang Jie and Liu Jiangnan joined in with jeers.

"Fine! A wager it is—what do I have to fear?"

Chang Xi, forced into a corner with no retreat, signaled the old man to make the bet.

If worst came to worst, she would forfeit the herb entirely.

The old man was nearly in tears, his heart aching. This was a divine medicine nurtured by Broad Cold Palace. How did things escalate to this?

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, praying silently that Long Fei wouldn’t recognize the herb. His trembling hands opened the box.

The box itself sparked surprise among the spectators.

Though it resembled wood, it was crafted from thousand-year-old Lingzhi, capable of sealing the divine medicine’s properties while also nourishing it.

When the box was opened, everyone’s eyes widened.

When they saw the divine medicine inside, they froze, then erupted in astonishment, shouting, "This divine medicine looks exactly like a rabbit!"

"Yeah, isn’t this just a rabbit?"

"Is this old man trying to amuse us?"

"This thing counts as divine medicine?"

"..."

The item inside the box wasn’t grass-like or flower-shaped; instead, it was an object resembling a white rabbit—it had no facial features, no fur, and resembled a jade sculpture.

Chang Xi noticed Long Fei staring silently at the item, her confidence rising slightly. She gestured and said, "Young Master Long, please go ahead!"

The old man stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "This item is the treasure of Broad Cold Palace, known only to its higher-ups. Ordinary people would never have seen it. Young man, if you want to admit defeat, now’s your chance."