1007 New Urban Farmers Chapter 122 The Hundred Herbs Cauldron (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"You, me, Brother Jiang and Sister-in-law Jiang, Lin Yue, Li Yun, and then... Hehe. Oh, and Sister-in-law too! How about just the seven of us?" the fat man said.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guodong realized it was indeed one of his own. A small private celebration? He was being asked to invite Xiang Chunyan? What was this fat guy up to? Wasn't he afraid of making things chaotic and troublesome enough for him?

"No, you have to invite me, I don't understand!" Zhang Guodong finally understood the fat man's intention. District leaders might attend a typical celebration banquet, but such a private gathering would be seen as a sign of factionalism and taking sides, which was quite sensitive.

Zhang Guodong wasn't very interested in politics, but he did know some basic political common sense and was afraid of putting Xiang Chunyan in a difficult position.

"No way, my dear Dong-ge, where else could I invite anyone but you? I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, Sister Xiang is from District Chief Luo's faction, and Brother Jiang is just here to strengthen relationships. As for the external impact, everyone here is one of us, and the location we chose is quite remote, so it won't have any negative effects!" the fat man hurriedly explained with a fawning smile.

"Won't it really have any impact?" Zhang Guodong asked doubtfully.

"It couldn't be more true! Besides, don't you want Sister Xiang's career path to broaden? This is also an opportunity for her. Once Brother Jiang becomes the deputy secretary of the district political and legal committee, and the old secretary retires, he will be the only candidate for secretary of the political and legal committee. That would be a member of the district party committee standing committee! It would be a great help to Sister Xiang," the fat man assured him.

Zhang Guodong thought about it and agreed, but it would be best to ask for her opinion anyway.

Zhang Guodong made a phone call to Xiang Chunyan right in Fatty's office, without any attempt to hide it. This left Fatty completely bewildered. How come he hadn't noticed before how popular this guy was with women? He was so jealous!

I thought this blockhead would never date a woman in his life, but look what happened! He actually hooked up with Sister Xiang too! You just can't compete with others!

Xiang Chunyan received a call from Zhang Guodong in her office and felt a surge of joy. What could this little devil want to call at this hour? After listening to what Zhang Guodong wanted to say, she considered it for a moment and then agreed.

"Call me when you're celebrating!" Xiang Chunyan said after thinking for a moment.

Zhang Guodong added, "Is Sister Xiang alright?"

"It's alright, but it's best to choose a secluded spot!" Xiang Chunyan said with a smile. Since it wasn't convenient for them to talk in the office, they hung up the phone.

"So? Did you agree?" the fat man asked with a grin.

This kid must have been eavesdropping. Zhang Guodong rolled his eyes and said, "I agree. But you can decide on the location yourself, just don't make a scene."

"You still don't trust me? Leave it to me!" the fat man said happily.

"Oh, I forgot something, Guodong. Hehe, when are you going to get me some more mountain produce? The real deal!"

After finishing his business, the fat man remembered District Chief Luo's idea and wanted to buy some ginseng from Zhang Guodong. He confirmed that the ginseng from Zhang Guodong was of absolutely top quality.

In a while, Vice Governor Xu, Luo's former superior, will be celebrating his birthday, and Luo is obliged to attend. However, he's having trouble deciding on a gift.

So the task was left to Fatty. The best gift would be one that was both valuable and practical. Zhang Guodong's medicinal herbs were the perfect choice, but ordinary people couldn't get them from Zhang Guodong, so only Fatty could handle it.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guodong immediately felt somewhat embarrassed.

He didn't intend to give away his collection of precious medicinal herbs as gifts, but he couldn't ignore the fat man's request. Most importantly, he was worried that this would set a bad precedent.

"No more! If you let me check the quality at the pharmacy market, that's fine. You definitely won't find any fakes. But don't count on my herbs! We don't even have enough for our own people, how can we expect to give them away?" Zhang Guodong said, shaking his head in annoyance.

The fat man immediately looked miserable.

Zhang Guodong said that good things are meant for family use, and it would be a waste to give them away! He had actually bought ginseng and other similar products for his family before, but they could never compare to Zhang Guodong's goods.

"Alright, but Guodong has to deliver at least twenty years' worth of medicinal herbs to District Chief Luo's old boss. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense. Are you sure you can handle it?" the fat man said, backing down.

It's a helpless situation.

Zhang Guodong disapproved of these kinds of phenomena. Even if they existed, he wouldn't necessarily bring them up. Of course, his own people were an exception. The fat man was very satisfied with Zhang Guodong's phrase "one of our own."

That's how the bond between brothers should be.

"No problem, as long as it's available in the market! Just let me know when you want to go," Zhang Guodong nodded in agreement. Identifying ordinary medicinal herbs that are twenty years old and wild was a very easy task for him.

However, whether it's even available in the market is still uncertain.

As long as he is there, you can tell the difference.

"There's no rush, it should be after your older brother's wedding, right?" the fat man said. "When are you leaving for Sichuan?"

“Tomorrow!” Zhang Guodong said. “I can’t delay any longer. I need to be a crucial helper. My older brother doesn’t have any relatives there, so I, as his second brother, have to be ten times as helpful!”

"Is that all? Then it's settled! If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"Dizzy!" The fat man was very dizzy.

Zhang Xiandong left the fat man's office and went straight to his car to return to Green Treasure Pavilion.

He was eager to explore the Hundred Herbs Cauldron.

He was shot because of this, although the wound is almost healed. But he can't escape the frustration. If it weren't for the other man's interference and his own fault, he would definitely have retaliated!

And the dead were not just the six third parties!

They won't use a Snake Spirit Pill to save Lin Yue at the last minute!

After all, Lin Yue didn't know that "that person was herself, and from that perspective, she was her enemy. Although it's hard to accept, that's the truth."

But he never intended to return the Hundred Herbs Cauldron. It was his goal! No matter how important it was, even if it was worth a hundred million, a billion, or a hundred billion, Zhang Guodong never thought of handing it over. He wasn't that noble or that pedantic.

After returning to the Green Treasure Pavilion.

Zhang Guodong immediately went into Peach Blossom Spring, where the Hundred Herbs Cauldron was kept. He didn't trust any other place!

Beside the money box lay a black cloth bag, but the black cloth couldn't conceal the radiance of the Hundred Herbs Cauldron. Zhang Guodong carefully took it out, and the green light emanating from it seemed almost tangible, dazzlingly bright.

Only… the jade tripod rests on the divination table. It weighs less than four jin (approximately 2 catties) and has a heavy, angular hanging ring. The tripod's body is covered with intricate inscriptions, presumably describing the tripod itself. The lid and body are sealed tightly with a mixture of paraffin wax and an unknown sticky substance.

This seal also greatly enhances the value of the Hundred Herbs Cauldron. No one had ever opened it before!

After all, antique connoisseurs have extremely sharp eyes; once the lid of the cauldron is opened, its mystery is revealed, and its value immediately drops drastically. This, however, benefits Zhang Guodong.

He will now be the one to open the Hundred Herbs Cauldron!

Zhang Guodong carefully carried the Hundred Herbs Cauldron out of Taoyuan and immediately turned on his computer and went online.

We must understand the inscription on the cauldron and know what it describes. Otherwise, if we are careless and accidentally damage something sealed inside the cauldron without knowing how to open it, the loss will be huge.

"I am Baicaozi. I emulate Shennong, experimenting with hundreds of herbs to master their medicinal properties. Understanding the fundamentals, I traveled throughout mountains and rivers, finally realizing that medicines are divided into Yin and Yang, and into emptiness and fullness. I specially forged the Baicao Cauldron, undergoing countless trials, and finally created the Two Elixirs: the Baicao Resurrection Elixir, which nourishes the soul and saves people from the brink of death. How fortunate! I then tried other elixirs, but alas, the cauldron possesses a spirit, and the accumulated herbs have already penetrated deeply into its spiritual essence—a lamentable situation."

Zhang Guodong found websites that traced these ancient characters and compiled them into a short article introducing Baicaozi, Baicaoding, and Baicao Huanhundan.

"The Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pill?" Zhang Guodong looked at it and was immediately filled with joy.

Most people would scoff at the mention of "Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pill"—"Hundred Herbs, who is that? There's no such person in history." But Zhang Guodong didn't investigate his background; he was simply extremely interested in the pill!

Having over a dozen pill formulas in his possession, he naturally longed to acquire more and more.

He can try more!

Saving Lin Yue is a perfect example. Everything Elder Yi provided was based on facts! It wasn't baseless speculation.

"Let's go back to Peach Blossom Spring. The spiritual energy there is abundant, so even if something happens, we won't have to worry about the things inside being destroyed!" Zhang Guodong returned to Peach Blossom Spring with the Hundred Herbs Cauldron.

I felt a little uneasy.

It would be so frustrating if this Hundred Herbs Seed didn't leave behind the elixir formula! But perhaps there's something left inside the Hundred Herbs Cauldron, since it's sealed?

"Open!" Zhang Guodong placed the Hundred Herbs Cauldron on the table. He covered his nose and then used a small tool to remove the sealant around the cauldron.

Wait patiently.

No abnormalities were found.

With renewed confidence, Zhang Guodong finally grasped the lid of the cauldron. He carefully lifted it, and the Hundred Herbs Cauldron made a soft thud. Having been underground for so long, the air inside had been expelled, making the lid quite solid.

But it finally opened!

A familiar, powerful fluctuation spread in all directions, all emanating from the Hundred Herbs Cauldron. At the same time, an incredibly rich medicinal aura rose, emanating from the cauldron itself!

How bizarre!

"Bai Zhuoji has deeply penetrated the spiritual realm."

"I see!" Zhang Guodong exclaimed excitedly.

Inside the Hundred Herbs Cauldron, a small rectangular jade box lay peacefully. Zhang Guodong excitedly and expectantly took it out. It was a little heavy, carved from a single piece of top-quality jade, which could preserve the elixir better.

Zhang Guodong noticed a gap in it. It could be opened!

"There's definitely something else inside! Ideally, a medicinal formula!"

Is it a pill formula? Zhang Guodong's greatest desire is for a pill formula. If he had the formula, and the Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pill was truly miraculous, one day he could refine it!

open.

A black, mixed-up mass of medicine appeared in his eyes, forming an irregular sphere. Taking a sip made Zhang Guodong feel completely refreshed and invigorated!

"Good medicine!" Zhang Guodong was somewhat disappointed. It was actually not Danish, but he still praised it.

Although it's impossible for Feidan to produce a pill formula, it would only be a prescription. However, even the Snake Spirit Pill doesn't have such a strong medicinal effect; just one sip made him feel it so deeply!

Is this the Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pill?

To be precise, it should be called a "medicinal clump" rather than a pill. It's made by mixing together various medicines, which I don't know how they were processed, and then storing them in a sealed jade box to preserve their medicinal effects.

It is extremely difficult to preserve the medicine for more than a thousand years!

"After countless attempts, the second pill was finally completed. The Hundred Herbs Rejuvenation Pill nourishes the soul and saves people from the brink of death."

Bai Caozi's words were very proud, showing his extreme confidence in his medicine, which clearly indicated that his skill in preparing medicine was extremely high!

But are there two pills in total? Only one remains; that one should have been used for testing, right?

Zhang Guodong suppressed his impatience. Although the quality of this medicinal pill was not even up to the low grade, the medicinal materials used to make it were definitely rare! A peerless elixir! But what kind of medicinal materials could be used to make such a medicine?

Recommended prescription!

Zhang Guodong set the jade box lid aside, and even the Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pill aside, but became very interested in the bottom layer of oilcloth paper.

The oilcloth paper at the bottom of the jade box was neatly stacked at the bottom. The oilcloth was very thin and did not take up much space.

Zhang Guodong carefully unfolded the oilcloth; having been there for 1,800 years, he worried it would oxidize and turn to ash. But thankfully, he opened it successfully!

The densely packed ancient characters caught Zhang Guodong's eye, but with an excited glance, he knew that this was the formula and notes for the Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pill! The formula contained two hundred and eighty kinds of medicinal herbs!

However, the footnote states that only by combining medicinal herbs with the Hundred Herbs Cauldron can the Hundred Herbs Rejuvenation Pill be refined!

Zhang Guodong quickly wrote down the prescription word for word!

Compared to the Hundred Herbs Cauldron and the Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Pill, this prescription is the most precious! If this prescription could be refined into a pill, how potent would its effects be?

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Guodong put away the jade box and other items.

"There's a celebration banquet today, so there's no rush to refine the elixir!"

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