Even he found the price excessive, but his father had inexplicably insisted on this astronomical figure, leaving him little choice.Seeing the newcomer's interest, Susan's urgency to leave subsided. She warned, "Sir, this man is a con artist. Don't be deceived. This jade isn't worth more than $10.""That's preposterous! I'm no fraud," the vendor protested. "The price might be steep, but the item is genuine."The middle-aged man set down the pendant and declared, "I'll be frank. This jade is indeed exceptional, surpassing even Imperial Green jadeite in quality."The vendor's eyes lit up triumphantly. "You see? I wasn't lying!""However," the man continued, "this piece is tiny—smaller than a coin—and it's incomplete. An intact specimen might indeed fetch $100 million. As it stands, I'd offer $10 million at most. If you agree, I'll add it to my collection."His assessment was razor-sharp.Undoubtedly an expert, his offer seemed fair—neither party would lose out.While Jason believed the

Samuel recalled her master, Dennis Campbell, once mentioning another supreme expert in internal medicine. This master, too, was a paragon of medical skill, but he had long secluded himself in the mountains, largely unknown to the world. In terms of mastery within their respective domains, he was said to be on par with Brooks."Master, do you think he can defeat old Mr. Brooks?" Samuel asked worriedly, observing Jason's meticulous preparation of herbs.Despite her admiration for Jason, she had to be realistic. In her heart, she held little hope for his victory."That... is difficult to say," Dennis Campbell replied with a grimace. Neither competitor was someone he felt qualified to judge.Old Mr. Brooks was the foremost expert in external injuries!As for Jason, he had a knack for turning the mundane into the miraculous!Jerry Parker and Roger Cox were equally perplexed, forcing themselves to maintain utmost focus. Any misjudgment in their evaluation would surely invite contempt. Ironi

Surprised by this turn of events, Jason nodded in acknowledgment. He promptly retrieved the Black Spirit Ointment and antibiotics, then began examining the wound. Meanwhile, the middle-aged tycoon recounted the circumstances leading to their predicament.As it transpired, they were out-of-town merchants. Upon returning from an antique market, the tycoon discovered his son had fallen ill in their hotel room, exhibiting locked jaw, difficulty swallowing, and labored breathing – all gravely serious symptoms.Upon arriving at the hospital and hearing the tetanus diagnosis, he was utterly terrified, knowing it to be one of the most severe complications of external injuries."Can you recall if your child recently suffered any deep puncture wounds, crushing injuries, or animal bites?" Jason inquired as he prepared the medicine and heated the acupuncture needles."Yes, yes!" The tycoon nodded vigorously. His son had recently sustained a puncture wound on his arm – an accidental injury they th

Just then, Katherine Gonzales suddenly walked out of the store. She was Susan's aunt. Upon seeing Susan's family, her eyes lit up, "You're finally here! Where's the gift? Wait, don't tell me you came empty-handed?"Uncle Joe Martinez and his son Russell Martinez also came out, glaring, "Empty-handed? For such a big event as an opening, you have the nerve to come empty-handed?""Opening? Is it... just this small store? Didn't you say it was a restaurant?" James Brown asked in shock and confusion.Joe Martinez's eyes darted around. If they had said it was just a small store opening, would they have come? The last time they went to Emerald City, they were beaten for stealing money and never dared to go back.But if they couldn't go to Susan's house for money, what would they eat? Fortunately, the old lady had given them money to open a small store, so they thought of tricking Susan's family to come. If they couldn't go to Emerald City, at least they could get them to come here.A restaur

"Cheetah? I'm your big brother Russell, and you dare to act cocky in front of me? Do you know who my aunt is? She's a wealthy socialite from Emerald City. You dare offend me?""Now, be a good boy and apologize. I might just spare your life!" Russell Martinez glared, his breath reeking of alcohol.Normally, he wouldn't dare to be so brazen, but with Susan here, a company director no less, and the liquid courage coursing through his veins, who did he have to fear?Not just some Cheetah, even if the mayor himself showed up, he'd dare to be aggressive. Bumping into him? What a blind fool!If Jason were here, he'd surely marvel at how alcohol truly emboldens the cowardly. If one were to measure the depths of human shamelessness, Russell Martinez had just plumbed new lows.Upon hearing this, the buzz-cut man, Cheetah, exploded with rage, his anger giving way to a sardonic laugh, "Well, well, well. In all of Mount Jade Districts, you're the first to dare speak to me, Cheetah, like this. You'