Free Web NovelChapter 310: Chapter 310: A Great Harvest of Medicinal Herbs _1
Liu Laoqi was completely fascinated by the Body Tempering Elixir that Ye Ming had given him—it was a marvelous thing that no herbs could be traded for.
He said, "Of course I have herbs. Not only do I have Longxiang Grass, but I also have a few hundred-year-old Ginseng roots and two fifty-year-old Lingzhi mushrooms!"
"I didn’t bring too much today; I have many more rare herbs at home. I wonder how many more herbs you would need to trade for the formula of the Body Tempering Elixir in your hands?"
Liu Laoqi was willing to spare no expense, even wanting to get his hands on Ye Ming’s formula.
He knew that if he obtained the formula for the Body Tempering Elixir, the strength of the Iron Fist Sect would greatly increase.
Ye Ming shook his head and said, "No matter what you offer, I won’t hand over the formula."
In Ye Ming’s heart, the formula for any elixir was priceless and could not be measured by anything—it was simply his way of wanting to help the Martial Department by offering it to the Falcon Squad.
A trace of displeasure appeared on Liu Laoqi’s face, but he restrained himself.
He poured out all the herbs he had brought onto the table for Ye Ming to choose from.
In the end, Ye Ming took a few Ginseng roots and Lingzhi mushrooms that seemed to be of old age, and left behind three Body Tempering Elixirs.
Seeing Liu Laoqi’s reluctant expression, Ye Ming said, "If you want more Body Tempering Elixirs, you can look for some even rarer herbs to trade with me. Don’t worry about the quantity."
Upon hearing this, Liu Laoqi’s eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded his head.
After leaving the stall, Lin Mengdie, who was somewhat curious, approached Ye Ming and asked, "What’s so special about your little Herbal Pill that he would trade such precious herbs for it?"
In Lin Mengdie’s view, it was a losing deal, completely not worth it.
Ye Ming didn’t waste words, he directly took out a Body Tempering Elixir and handed it to Lin Mengdie, "Try it yourself and you’ll know."
Lin Mengdie took the pill from him with a mix of skepticism and curiosity and popped it into her mouth.
Soon, she started to feel an extraordinary sensation spread throughout her body.
Every inch of her muscles trembled, giving her an extremely pleasant feeling.
A minute later, she slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, her face filled with surprise as she said to Ye Ming, "It actually has such magical effects, no wonder. Is this elixir something you made yourself?"
Ye Ming nodded as a matter of course, "Of course, I made it with my own hands."
Lin Mengdie’s eyes shone like those of a starved wolf, fixing her gaze on Ye Ming, "Really? That’s fantastic. If I were to marry you, wouldn’t I be able to have more elixirs to eat?"
"And if I’m not wrong, you must have all kinds of elixirs, right? If I marry you, my strength will improve by leaps and bounds in no time."
Ye Ming was taken aback by Lin Mengdie’s sudden remarks. He hastily said, "Miss Lin, even if you don’t marry me, whatever elixir you wish to eat, I will give it to you."
Lin Mengdie pouted and said, "How can that be the same? If I marry you, these pills will also be our common property, and I can eat as many as I want."
"If I don’t marry you, at most you’ll give me a few to placate me, then you’ll ignore me. Moreover, if you marry someone else, your wife won’t agree to you giving elixirs to another woman, right?"
Ye Ming couldn’t help feeling overwhelmed; this woman’s thoughts were indeed plentiful.
He explained, "Miss Lin, making elixirs is also a process—it’s not infinite for you to treat as chocolate beans."
"We are friends, and it’s no trouble to give you a few elixirs; nobody can say anything about that."
His grandfather must have had a good relationship with Lin Mengdie’s family to have arranged a marriage engagement with her. It should be fine for him to send over two elixirs as a gesture of goodwill.
However, if this act resulted in Lin Mengdie clinging to him, it would completely contradict his intentions.
Upon hearing the word "friend," a flash of dimness crossed Lin Mengdie’s eyes, but it was gone in an instant.
She spoke in a carefree manner, "Remember, you said it yourself, no going back on your word."
Ye Ming nodded and smoothly changed the subject, "Let’s go check out some other stalls!"
Soon after, they came to a stall run by an elder, who looked like a true immortal with his elegant demeanor.
A white flower displayed at the stall immediately caught Ye Ming’s eye.
This flower was known as the Snow Sunflower, and it had equally precious medicinal value.
Ye Ming approached the stall and said to the elder, "Senior, I would like this flower. How about I trade you a bottle of Spirit Spring Water for it?"
The elder’s eyes were slightly closed, and in a serene tone, he said, "Young man, this flower is extremely precious. Some shoddy mountain spring water won’t be enough for the trade."
Ye Ming smiled faintly and produced a small bottle of sparkling, translucent Spirit Spring Water from his bosom. He placed it in front of the elder, "Try it for yourself, and then decide whether it’s worth it."
Jiangbei City was different from other cities; the reputation of Spirit Spring Water hadn’t reached there, so they hadn’t heard of its renown.
The elder’s eyes opened a little, and after scrutinizing the Spirit Spring Water, his brow furrowed.
The Spirit Spring Water, to the naked eye, was indistinguishable from ordinary mineral water and looked worthless. However, Ye Ming’s confident demeanor left the elder quite puzzled.
Driven by curiosity, the elder picked up the Spirit Spring Water, sniffed it, then took a small sip.
In an instant, a surge of Spiritual Energy flooded into his body, giving him an unprecedented sensation.
The elder’s eyes widened, his earlier composure replaced by a greedy gaze as he looked at Ye Ming and asked, "This Spirit Spring Water truly is miraculous. How much more do you have?"
Ye Ming did not answer his question, but instead asked, "Would you trade one Snow Sunflower for a bottle of Spirit Spring Water?"
The elder hastily handed the Snow Sunflower to Ye Ming, agreeing to the trade.
As someone who practiced internal martial arts, the Spirit Spring Water was of great benefit to him.
After the trade was complete, the elder rose and bowed, "I am Wang Qing from Tianshan Sect. May I ask your esteemed surname and which sect you hail from?" freēwēbnovel.com
Ye Ming replied indifferently, "My name is Ye Ming. I am unaffiliated, just a wanderer."
"Oh?" Wang Qing paused, then revealed a smile, "Mr. Ye, I will remember you. It’s unfortunate that I was in a hurry when leaving home today and didn’t bring many medicinal ingredients. If you are interested in medicinal materials, I’ll be sure to prepare more in the future."
Ye Ming nodded and said, "As long as you have medicinal ingredients, the more the better, and I have plenty of Spirit Spring Water."
Upon hearing this, Wang Qing’s eyes began to sparkle.
After Ye Ming and Lin Mengdie left the stall, a sneaky-looking young man approached Wang Qing’s stall.
"Elder Wang, I am Zhang Changyang from Xuanyang Sect, and I have a significant business proposition to discuss with you."
