After receiving the bet from Sakata Ichiro, Wang Wei repeated what he said.
"Everyone heard it. Everyone here can testify that Master Sakata Ichiro has agreed to a bet with me: whoever loses has to bark like a dog and crawl around everyone ten times..."
"Enough. Now that the bet is set, let's see who can cure the Qiao family patriarch's illness..."
Sakata Ichiro didn't want to dwell on this issue any longer; the more he talked, the more it would damage his dignity. It was better to just start treating the illness directly…
He took out a small box from the cloth bag he was carrying; the quaint little box looked very old…
Everyone looked at Sakata Ichiro with suspicion, wondering what he had taken out...
He didn't keep everyone waiting long; he quickly opened the box...
A delicate fragrance instantly filled the entire banquet, and everyone who smelled it immediately felt refreshed and invigorated…
"This is?"
The high monk Hongren, who had remained silent until now, finally opened his eyes in shock, staring incredulously at what Sakata Ichiro was holding…
The others stared in shock at Sakata Ichiro, never expecting him to bring something so important—a priceless treasure of Japan…
The Qiao family head's pupils dilated instantly, his eyes fixed on the treasure in Sakata Ichiro's hand...
"This...this is...the longevity herb?"
The head of the Qiao family asked, his voice trembling, revealing his intense excitement at that moment…
Seeing everyone's reaction, Sakata Ichiro arrogantly raised his head and glanced at Wang Wei with disdain, as if to say, "See? What do you have to compare with me?"
Wang Wei clicked his tongue, thinking to himself, "It's just a blade of grass, yet these people are reacting so strongly..."
"Patriarch Qiao, this is a longevity herb personally planted by the eminent monk Yixiu. It has been growing for hundreds of years. I expended a great deal of energy to bring this longevity herb here to help you recover your health. I'm sure Patriarch Qiao won't disappoint me."
Sakata Ichiro's lips curled into a slight smile; he had already devised a plan to humiliate Wang Wei…
"Of course not, Master Sakata can just name his conditions..."
Hearing the words of the Qiao family head, Sakata Ichiro was even happier. He looked at the Qiao family head confidently and said...
"Originally I only had one condition, but now I want to add one..."
"Please speak, Master Sakata..."
The head of the Qiao family said with an attitude that nothing was a big deal…
"First, you Chinese must announce that you allow us Japanese to join your space station's rocket engine project; second, make him beg for food from now on..."
Sakata Ichiro stated his conditions...
Upon hearing his words, everyone gasped, and at the same time understood why Sakata Ichiro was willing to take out the longevity herb—it turned out he had his eye on China's space station…
"You Japanese chickens who seem to be living a good life have quite the appetites..."
Wang Wei couldn't help but say with disdain...
"Kid, do you think you still have a chance to beat me? Kneel on the ground and bark like a dog ten times, or you won't leave here safely today."
Sakata Ichiro, feeling confident again, raised his head and glared at Wang Wei, saying fiercely…
"You think this wretched weed can beat me?"
Upon hearing Wang Wei's words, everyone present gave him a disdainful look, thinking to themselves, "You're so ignorant..."
"Amitabha Buddha, young friend, do you know that the Longevity Grass is a precious medicinal herb that can prolong life? To say that it can bring the dead back to life might be an exaggeration, but it can certainly increase lifespan..."
Master Yuzhen spoke as if he were imparting knowledge to a younger generation…
"This is just a rumor. If it could really prolong life, why haven't we seen many long-lived people in Japan? Ordinary people can't access the longevity herb, but surely high-ranking officials, wealthy people, and tycoons can't? This is just something they're trying to fool by fooling the Chinese people when they can't fool their own people anymore. You actually believe it..."
China, a great nation with a history of five thousand years, is a vast country with abundant resources. How could it lack rare medicinal herbs? But who has ever heard of any medicinal herb that can prolong life?
"It's just a tiny country, with barren land and frequent typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanoes. You actually believe that longevity herbs can grow in such a place? There's a limit to stupidity; you can't be so stupid as to believe everything..."
Wang Wei's words were like a thunderbolt, bringing some people to their senses. They realized he made sense, but the fame of the longevity herb was so great that it had made them somewhat distracted...
"Kid, what nonsense are you talking about? If I can't do it, do you think you can? I think you just don't want to keep your bet."
Sakata Ichiro questioned him coldly…
To his question, Wang Wei sneered disdainfully, "That's exactly what I was waiting for. I was worried you wouldn't honor the bet..."
"If I lose, I will naturally fulfill the bet, but I'm afraid you'll break your promise. After all, it's a deep-seated flaw in your people; breaking your word is easier than drinking water..."
Wang Wei's sarcasm made Sakata Ichiro's face turn ashen; this was a case of sweeping generalizations against an entire group...
"Hmph, I will naturally fulfill the bet, but what treasure will you use to prove that you can cure the Qiao family head's illness?"
Seeing that Wang Wei's hands were empty, Sakata Ichiro knew he hadn't taken anything, and naturally wouldn't let such an opportunity pass him by...
"Do you know what a miracle is? I can make the Lu family head stand up, that is a miracle, and the person who can create miracles is a god. I, the Great God, am here to create miracles, why do I need to rely on external things?"
Holy crap...
This is so shameless...
Everyone was inwardly cursing. How could someone be so shameless? Claiming to be a god in front of a group of clergy? Wasn't that treating them all like servants? There's no way one could be so arrogant.
"Heretic, how dare you blaspheme the gods..."
Chris was the first to object, jumping up and angrily threatening...
"I am a god, how can you speak of blasphemy? Since you have confidence in your own longevity herb, why not let Patriarch Qiao take it and see how it goes..."
Wang Wei replied calmly…
"Master Sakata, today I'll show this brat what a miracle is, and let this ignorant man know that God is not to be profaned..."
Chris yelled, as if the longevity herb were his own…
Sakata Ichiro looked at Chris with a pained expression, thinking to himself, "What the hell are you yelling about? This thing is so precious, how could I give it away so easily?"
But if he didn't offer a small piece now, he certainly wouldn't be able to convince the crowd today, so he carefully took down a small section and presented it to Patriarch Qiao…
Lu Zhengguo, standing next to him, couldn't help but lick his lips, thinking it must be something good...
The head of the Qiao family naturally witnessed all of this, gave Lu Zhengguo a smug look, and swallowed the longevity herb right in front of him…
An indescribable feeling washed over him, instantly brightening his gaze; he felt as if he had become younger…
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