Peach Blossom Divine Medical God
Chapter 17 - 17 17 Hundred-Year Ginseng

17: Chapter 17: Hundred-Year Ginseng 17: Chapter 17: Hundred-Year Ginseng With these thoughts, Chen Yang quickly crossed the meadow and once again entered the dense primeval forest.

In such dense forests, it was definitely impossible for Chen Yang to continue carrying the bamboo basket forward.

To move deeper and pick better herbs, Chen Yang hid the bamboo basket in a crevice under a large rock.

Carring only a basket on his back and a small hoe, he ventured further in.

Wandering through the mountains, Chen Yang always gripped the hoe tightly in his hand, as he had come to use it as a weapon.

He was unclear if the next moment, a wild beast might charge out of a bush.

Although in recent years there were no reports of any wild animal attacks in the neighboring regions, Chen Yang understood that large predators still roamed these mountains.

Tigers and bears might or might not be present, but wolves and wild boars were definitely around.

Wolves and wild boars might not be as ferocious as tigers and bears, but they were not to be underestimated either.

For his own safety, Chen Yang remained very cautious.

Fortunately, as he moved through the dense forest with his hoe, he encountered no wild beasts and found no traces of their existence.

Feeling that the environment was very safe, Chen Yang breathed a sigh of relief and began to dig up medicinal plants.

Before obtaining the heritage of the Medicine King’s Classics, Chen Yang knew only a few useful herbs.

However, after inheriting the Medicine King’s Classics, Chen Yang’s eyes brightened; he discovered that the depths of the mountains were filled with treasures.

The common weeds he had often passed by without a second glance were now excellent medicinal herbs in his eyes.

With herbs everywhere, Chen Yang harvested with great enjoyment, and in just an hour, his back basket was nearly full.

Moreover, the basket was filled with herbs of a higher grade than those collected the day before, and he believed he could get a good price for them in the city the next day.

With a basket full of herbs, Chen Yang was content.

As the day grew late, he prepared to retrace his steps and head back after retrieving his hidden bamboo basket.

However, on his way back, a plant growing beside a large tree caught Chen Yang’s attention from a distance.

It was a plant with lush green stems, bearing red fruits on its main branch.

Even though it was a hundred meters away, Chen Yang noticed it immediately.

Its appearance was just too unusual, completely different from the surrounding plants!

“What is that?” Chen Yang frowned, his strong curiosity driving him towards the plant.

Pushing through several bushes, Chen Yang arrived at the base of the large tree, and upon closer inspection, he recognized the plant.

“Is this…

ginseng?

A hundred-year-old wild ginseng?” Chen Yang’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but exclaim.

After receiving the heritage of the Medicine King’s Classics, Chen Yang was very sensitive to these medicinal materials, able to recognize them at a glance and even determine their age.

And through its lush green leaves, Chen Yang was certain that the plant before him was indeed a hundred-year-old ginseng!

“What a find, a hundred-year-old ginseng must be worth tens of thousands, right?” Chen Yang, with an excited face, squatted in front of the ginseng, beginning to calculate its value in his mind.

At the same time, he pondered how to perfectly excavate this ginseng.

Chen Yang knew that ginseng was a very delicate thing.

If there was any damage or even a broken root during excavation, it would greatly diminish the ginseng’s effects.

So despite his excitement, he didn’t use brute force to dig it up right away.

Chen Yang stood up and walked around the ginseng several times, studying the environment surrounding it.

After a good examination, Chen Yang found that the soil around the ginseng was not very hard.

To perfectly dig out the mountain ginseng, the operation isn’t difficult, it just requires a bit of care.

After figuring out these conditions, Chen Yang picked up the small hoe and started to operate carefully.

First, he cut a few small branches from the surrounding bushes, sharpened them, and set them aside for later use.

Then he used the hoe to dig a circle around the mountain ginseng, lifting out the plant along with the soil it was rooted in and placing it on the ground.

He then picked up the sharpened little branches he had prepared and began carefully picking out the soil.

He allowed the mud clinging to the ginseng to slowly peel away from its body.

Peeling off the soil was a very long process, but luckily, Chen Yang was very patient.

He kept operating very carefully, so the ginseng wasn’t damaged at all.

About an hour later, when it was nearly dark, Chen Yang finally separated the mountain ginseng perfectly from the soil.

Looking at the nearly golden color of the ginseng, Chen Yang’s face was filled with excitement.

With this century-old mountain ginseng, did he still need to catch rabbits?

The value of the century-old ginseng could relieve Zhang Xueying’s debts, and he probably had his first pot of gold for starting his own business.

Chen Yang laughed as he placed the mountain ginseng into his carrying basket, then started to retrace his steps downhill.

He found the basket he had left in a crevice earlier, and excitedly headed down the mountain with the basket on his shoulder.

When Chen Yang arrived back at the clinic, the sun had completely set.

He found that Zhang Xueying had not only watched over the clinic for him but had also prepared a lavish dinner in the inner room.

“Hmm!

It smells delicious, Xueying, your cooking has really improved,” said Chen Yang as he entered the kitchen, inhaling the fragrant air and laughing with praise.

“Hehe, Brother Chen Yang, you’re back.

How was today’s harvest?” Zhang Xueying, hearing his voice, turned around and asked Chen Yang about his day’s findings.

“Hehe!

Today’s been very fruitful!” Chen Yang replied with a smile.

“That’s good.

Brother Chen Yang, go freshen up, arrange the rabbits and then we can eat,” said Zhang Xueying like a little wife, telling Chen Yang to sort out the rabbits in the basket first.

“Okay,” Chen Yang agreed that the rabbits should be arranged first.

Even though the mountain ginseng was worth quite a bit of money, the rabbits were also worth five or six thousand yuan.

He couldn’t let them die and reduce the price.

Carrying the basket to the backyard, Chen Yang quickly untied the rabbits and put them into the chicken coop.

At the same time, he found a wooden box and carefully placed the ginseng inside.

After arranging the ginseng, Chen Yang washed his hands and sat down at the table to eat.

He had to admit, Zhang Xueying’s cooking was quite good, almost as good as his own…

“Xueying, you’ve worked hard these past two days taking care of the clinic for me.

Why don’t you take a break tomorrow?

Stay home and take care of Xiaoxiao,” Chen Yang said as he picked up a piece of lean meat and put it in his mouth.

Zhang Xueying had been looking after the clinic for two days, and if she continued, the village might start gossiping.

After all, Zhang Xueying was a widow, and being with him all day long, it was inevitable that people would talk.

Chen Yang’s sudden suggestion caught Zhang Xueying off guard, but in the end, she nodded, “Okay.”

After dinner, Zhang Xueying took Xiaoxiao and left.

“Bye-bye, Uncle Yang!”

Before leaving, Xiaoxiao waved at Chen Yang thoughtfully.

“Bye-bye, Xiaoxiao!” Chen Yang responded affectionately and then watched as the mother and child disappeared from his sight.

Having sent the mother and daughter off, Chen Yang immediately went back to his clinic to shower and then lay down in bed and fell asleep.

After a busy day, Chen Yang was very tired, and he had to get up early to head to town, so he needed a good night’s sleep.