The captain was visibly stunned by the price.
Why was everyone else paying three hundred, but he was being charged three times that?
However, he didn't dare to say anything more, as he was the one in need of Zhang Tian now.
Recalling how he had previously extorted Zhang Tian, the captain was filled with regret.
If he had known this would happen, he would never have tried to cheat Zhang Tian.
"Fine."
The captain agreed.
Seeing the doctor and losing all the money he had earned made the captain heartbroken.
"As expected of the boss, he recovered all his losses in one go," the fat man said admiringly from the side.
Hu Bayi nodded in agreement. If he hadn't followed Zhang Tian, he would never have witnessed such an event.
Soon, the captain returned all the money he had taken from Zhang Tian, even adding some of his own.
Only then did Zhang Tian reluctantly agree to examine him.
"Your kidneys are severely damaged."
In just two seconds, Zhang Tian stated directly.
The captain was dumbfounded.
This was something only he knew, yet Zhang Tian had discovered it as soon as he touched him.
This was definitely a master.
"Um, Mr. Zhang, I was wrong before. I apologize."
"Could you please help me get treated? I would be eternally grateful."
The captain's eyes held a look of longing.
If his kidney disease could be cured, let alone eight hundred meters of gold, he would happily pay eighty thousand. This kidney disease had spread throughout his body, and he only had about three years to live.
He was working so desperately to earn money only to leave it for his descendants.
"Treatment is possible, but you must provide something of equal value to the Buddha's head."
Zhang Tian did not mince words and looked directly at the Buddha's head.
Zhang Tian felt that if the Buddha's head appeared here, then there were likely other cultural relics in the captain's cabin.
The captain looked at the Buddha's head, knowing that to get treatment, he would have to offer something valuable.
He thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth.
"Alright, John, bring that item."
He said directly, and John ran out without hesitation.
Zhang Tian was not surprised, as he had already anticipated this.
How could such a shrewd person like the captain allow others to possess cultural relics without having any himself?
Soon, John returned with a small box.
"Please, have a look."
The captain said, quickly handing the small box over.
Zhang Tian opened the box and saw a headless Guanyin statue before him.
Zhang Tian swallowed hard. What was going on? First, the golden Buddha's head, and now this strange object.
However, judging by its age, this Guanyin statue was definitely ancient.
The Guanyin was entirely red, and with its head missing, it looked even more eerie.
The Guanyin appeared to be made of blood jade, about the size of a palm, making it a relatively large statue.
"This item is very strange. I acquired it from the country of Fuji. If you want it, you can have it. I can't come up with that much cash right now."
The captain whispered.
Zhang Tian said nothing more, merely waved his hand, and gave the Guanyin to Hu Bayi and the others.
"Give me your hand."
Familiar words, and the captain quickly extended his hand.
Then, Zhang Tian used his internal energy to nourish his kidneys, and they were healed.
Everyone had a vital energy within them, and the kidneys also had their own vital energy. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners often said that a lack of kidney vital energy would lead to a decline in one's spirit and stamina. Zhang Tian was restoring the captain's kidneys.
By replenishing his kidney vital energy, he could naturally resolve the captain's current issues.
Feeling his kidneys improving, the captain's face broke into a smile.
"Thank you."
The captain, imitating the way Chinese people expressed gratitude, showed a thankful expression.
Zhang Tian waved his hand and stood up.
"Today's visit is over. We'll meet again if fate allows."
As Zhang Tian spoke, he waved his hand, and the Buddha's head and the Guanyin disappeared.
Then, he led Zhang Qilin and the others out of the banquet hall.
"Heavens, the Buddha's head disappeared with just a wave of his hand?"
"An immortal! This is definitely an immortal!"
"So the legends of Xia Guo are true! There are actually immortals in the world!"
"I must visit Xia Guo in the future. Perhaps I can meet some immortals and learn their martial arts."
"It's best not to have any ill intentions towards people like this, because you won't even know how you died."
After Zhang Tian left, a group of people began to discuss.
The captain also felt a chill down his spine.
Such power was truly formidable.
If someone like this were to target him, the captain wouldn't have the confidence to win even if he carried a gun.
Leaving the banquet hall, Zhang Tian and his companions walked down the ship's corridor.
The ship had now entered the center of the sea.
Looking out, one could see the boundless ocean and a group of swimming animals.
The environment had not yet been severely polluted, so many animals could still be seen.
"Boss, there's something wrong with that Buddha's head and the Guanyin."
Hu Bayi said in a deep voice.
Zhang Tian nodded slightly. He had already noticed this.
He just couldn't say it in front of so many people.
"Let's go back and discuss it."
Zhang Tian said, and everyone quickened their pace.
Soon, back in the room.
Zhang Tian took out the Buddha's head and the headless Guanyin.
The Guanyin appeared to be most imbued with blood, while the Buddha's head looked extremely strange.
"The Buddha's head is empty."
Zhang Qilin said as he looked at the Buddha's head.
"Empty?"
Zhang Tian gently picked up the Buddha's head. The pure gold Buddha's head was indeed a bit light.
Zhang Tian weighed it and felt like there was something moving inside.
"There's something inside, but this is a cultural relic, and we can't damage it easily."
Zhang Tian frowned slightly.
If the cultural relic were damaged, its value would be greatly diminished.
However, if the object inside wasn't removed, it would be difficult to understand what the Buddha's head meant.
"Right, Qilin, your fingers should be able to fit in, you can try."
Zhang Tian thought of something and said.
Instead of breaking it open, it would be more practical to just create two holes.
Zhang Qilin nodded.
"Below the top."
Zhang Tian instructed, and Zhang Qilin forcefully inserted his two fingers. The next moment, a pool of red liquid seeped out from inside the Buddha's head.
The liquid flowed all over the floor, emitting a腥味.
"What the hell is this? Is it blood?"
Wang Banyue exclaimed, looking confused and excited.
"It seems this is the first time for this Buddha's head."
Wang Kaixuan chuckled, and the two fat men exchanged glances, thinking about something.
Zhang Tian, however, looked solemn.
A bloody Buddha's head, a headless Guanyin.
What was the purpose of all this?
Moreover, they were all acquired from the country of Fuji, which was very strange.
Did these items, stolen from Xia Guo by Fuji, imply the existence of a Buddhist monk's tomb in Xia Guo?
Zhang Tian was full of questions. This was too peculiar.
"Boss, there's still something inside!"
After all the red blood had flowed out, Hu Bayi excitedly pointed inside.
His gaze fell on the two small holes Zhang Qilin had poked.
Indeed, inside the golden Buddha's head, there was a round object.
It looked like a sarira.
"Boss, could this thing be kidney stones?"
The fat man quipped from the side. Zhang Tian gave him a look, waved his hand, and used his internal energy to wrap around the object, bringing it out.
It turned out to be a blood-stained goatskin parchment!