Free Web NovelChapter 119: Chapter 119: The Appearance of Precious Herbs - 1
The moment he saw the herbs, Ye Ming knew he had come to the right place.
He had thought before that the surrounding mountains of Jiang County were undeveloped and definitely harbored precious medicinal herbs. He hadn’t expected to come across them so soon.
Not only that, but Ye Ming also learned from the knowledge in his mind that whenever Silver Snow Grass appeared, it wouldn’t be alone. There would surely be more than one.
Therefore, Ye Ming immediately became interested.
Wang Ning was very happy to see Ye Ming’s reaction and promptly began to make contacts.
Soon, he had learned the source of the herbs and said, "My people told me that this herb was purchased from a herb gatherer in a small mountain village on the edge of Jiang County."
"The village is called Xiaosang Village, about an hour and a half’s drive from here."
Wang Ning, true to his efficacious nature, had all the information at his fingertips in no time.
Ye Ming nodded and immediately said, "Then, I shall make a personal visit there."
There are many Herbal Pills that Silver Snow Grass can be used to make, not only can it enhance cultivation, but it can also prolong life, nourish the skin, and is quite simply an invaluable panacea. If there are more than two plants, Ye Ming could use them for many purposes.
Wang Ning immediately said, "My car is downstairs; we can set off right now!" freēwebnovel.com
Xu Lele was even more excited at the thought of wandering into the countryside and mountain villages with Ye Ming. It promised to be a lot of fun.
Someone like her, who had been raised in a wealthy and prestigious household, rarely had such an opportunity.
The group set off without further ado, and after a journey of just over an hour, they finally arrived at the village known as Xiaosang Village.
Contrary to Ye Ming’s expectation of a rural village, Xiaosang Village, while small, was beautifully maintained, with flowers, plants, and trees everywhere, giving it a very cozy appearance.
It was exactly this kind of environment where medicinal herbs thrived best.
With Wang Ning present, everything became simple. The village head of Xiaosang Village had already received the news and was waiting at the entrance.
Upon seeing Wang Ning, the village head came over with great enthusiasm, pushing a little girl who was standing beside him forward.
"Elder Wang, the one you’re looking for is this girl. Feel free to ask her anything you want to know!"
Ye Ming approached the girl and asked, "Do you remember where that herb grows?"
The girl nodded confidently and said, "Of course I remember! But it’s deep in the mountains, and the path is very difficult."
The village head quickly stepped forward to explain, "This girl has grown up in the village and has been foraging for over a decade, so she’s very familiar with the surrounding terrain. If you’d like to go, she can lead the way."
Ye Ming nodded and glanced at the nearby mountains, his heart filled with longing.
He believed that in such deep forests, there might not only be Silver Snow Grass but also other treasures.
At this point, Wang Ning showed a look of concern and tentatively suggested, "Mr. Ye, Miss Xu, based on my estimation, it will probably take us more than an hour of mountain trekking to find the herbs’ growing site."
"By that time, the sun will be setting, and we haven’t brought any equipment. The deep forest environment is very complex. How about we go back now and set off again tomorrow after getting prepared?"
Wang Ning’s suggestion was sensible. In such undeveloped areas with no proper trails and all manner of rats, ants, snakes, and insects, it would be risky to venture out after dark. Any accidents could have dire consequences.
At that moment, Ye Ming also remembered an important matter: Xu Lele had only today to accompany him; tomorrow, she would return to Yanjing with Xu Zhendong and others.
With limited time, considering this issue, Ye Ming said, "Indeed, today is not suitable for heading into the mountains. Let’s go back and prepare."
Xu Lele pouted, looking somewhat unhappy. She longed for the journey and stubbornly said, "If we hurry now, we should be fine."
"Lele, have you forgotten you have to go back tomorrow? If we delay here, your father will blame us," Ye Ming explained.
With a casual wave of her hand, Xu Lele said, "So that’s what you’re worried about, there’s no need!"
After saying that, Xu Lele directly called her father, "Dad, I’m not coming back tonight. We’re out visiting a village in the mountains. If you can’t wait for me, feel free to go ahead without me!"
Before Xu Zhendong could respond, Xu Lele hung up and pressed the power button on her phone, not forgetting to snatch Ye Ming’s phone as well.
"We’re going to be in the mountains later, and we’ll definitely be out of signal. Might as well turn off the phones to save the battery!"
Xu Lele’s actions somewhat amused and exasperated Ye Ming. It looked like he would need to apologize to Xu Zhendong later on.
After all, Xu Lele was going up the mountain to keep him company.
"All set then, let’s set out!" With that, Xu Lele pulled Ye Ming towards the mountain, while Wang Ning looked on, wanting to say more but hesitating, eventually following them passively.
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Xu Zhendong was left rather puzzled by Xu Lele’s words. Just as he was about to call back for clarification, he realized that Xu Lele had already turned off her phone.
He sighed deeply and said, "A grown daughter can’t be kept at home, indeed. That girl Lele... sigh!"
"It seems I truly can’t keep her this time."
It was only after a lot of coquettish pleading that Xu Lele had gotten this one day’s time. Xu Zhendong, unable to withstand his daughter’s persistent entreaties, had softened for a moment, not expecting that Xu Lele would go as far as ignoring him and planning to stay out overnight.
Xu Zhendong was full of regret. If only he had known, he wouldn’t have agreed.
Elder Wang, who stood by his side, stepped forward to offer reassurance, "Family Head, you needn’t worry. Given Ye Ming’s strength, ensuring Miss Xu’s safety shouldn’t be a problem. Everything will be fine."
"I..." Xu Zhendong was stunned after hearing Elder Wang’s words.
He had indeed heard from Li Yaozong about Ye Ming’s fight with a Post Grandmaster, but he hadn’t thought much of it. Now, hearing Elder Wang praise Ye Ming took him completely by surprise.
After working together for so many years, Xu Zhendong had never heard Elder Wang praise anyone. Ye Ming was the first.
"Elder Wang, are you actually speaking up for that youngster?" Xu Zhendong asked in disbelief.
Elder Wang chuckled and said, "Maybe I’m getting old. Today’s youth exceed my expectations. At his age, I didn’t have his capabilities."
"I’m just saying that the Family Head shouldn’t worry unnecessarily, wearing himself out."
Xu Zhendong sighed again and waved his hand dismissively, "Alright then, since you’ve said as much, I don’t have much else to say. But if anything happens to my daughter, strip Ye Ming’s skin and pull out his sinews—don’t let him off easily!"
