Chapter 88 Strange Valley
[Ginseng: A precious herb, non-toxic and edible.]
[This ginseng has been growing for a long time, more than a hundred years.]
[According to legend, ginseng has many magical effects. Ginseng that is old enough seems to have psychic abilities and can give rise to spiritual wisdom.]
Looking at the ginseng with information appearing in front of him, Lu Qing smiled.
Ever since he dug up the ginseng that was over two hundred years old, his luck seemed to have improved all of a sudden.
Three more ginseng plants were found in succession, and all of them were over a hundred years old.
Lu Qing was in a very good mood as he slowly dug out the century-old ginseng and put it into the medicine basket.
There were already four ginseng plants in the medicine basket, plus the one that Xiaoli brought from home.
If five ginsengs, one two hundred years old and four hundred years old, were all refined into blood-replenishing and Qi-boosting pills, it would be more than enough for him to cultivate to the perfection of Qi and Blood Realm.
“It’s really a treasure mountain!”
Lu Qing looked around and sighed sincerely.
He didn't search too wide an area, but he found so many hundred-year-old ginsengs.
Plus the other medicinal herbs he saw when he was looking for ginseng before.
One can imagine how rich the medicinal resources in this mountain forest are.
It is no exaggeration to call it a treasure trove.
However, although the medicinal materials here are abundant, it is very difficult to get in.
In primitive forests like this one, there are insects and snakes everywhere, and ferocious beasts lurking. If you are not careful and get bitten, you may die in the mountains.
Lu Qing was a warrior at the Qi and Blood Realm, and he had a medicine bag prepared by his master that could drive away snakes and insects.
In addition, Xiao Li is a spiritual beast and seems to have some ability to intimidate other creatures in the mountains, which makes it seem easy.
If it were an ordinary herbalist, it would be as difficult as climbing to heaven to go so deep into the mountains.
Therefore, even if ordinary people know that there are treasures everywhere and medicinal herbs all over the mountain, they can only stay away from it.
Of course, this is a good thing for Lu Qing.
He is the only one who can come and go here freely, which means that in the future, he can come in and look for any medicinal herbs he needs at any time.
After collecting enough ginseng for his cultivation, Lu Qing temporarily stopped searching for ginseng.
This time he went into the mountains, not only to dig ginseng, but also to put the knowledge in the "Classic of Materia Medica" into practice.
Let’s take a look at other medicinal herbs and see how they grow in the mountains.
In this way, Lu Qing took Xiao Li and strolled around the mountains casually.
Anyway, with Xiaoli and the medicine bag around, those poisonous insects and snakes didn't dare to get close to him.
After walking around for a while, he couldn't help but sigh again that there were so many medicinal herbs in this mountain.
After just a short stroll, he saw no less than dozens of medicinal herbs.
Moreover, they are growing very well and have strong medicinal effects.
Lu Qing also picked some rare and precious medicinal herbs and dug up some of them.
On weekdays, the master would often provide free medical treatment and prescribe medicine to villagers in nearby villages, and the consumption of medicinal herbs was quite large.
Common medicinal herbs can be found on the hills near the village.
So Lu Qing specifically picked herbs that were not available outside or were very rare.
After digging for a while, Lu Qing found another surprise.
[Pantherophis chinensis: a precious medicinal material, non-toxic and can be used for medicinal purposes.]
[It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, stopping bleeding and relieving pain. It is a good medicine for treating external and internal injuries. ]
Looking at the rich white light on the medicinal herbs in front of him, Lu Qing was very surprised.
He didn't expect to find Tian Qi here.
This is also a very rare medicinal material.
The main ingredient of the famous top-grade golden medicine, which is known as a holy medicine for healing wounds, is the best Panax notoginseng.
Previously, in order to treat the blood loss disease of the young master Wei, the master specifically asked the Wei Mansion for Tian Qi.
You can imagine how powerful this herb is.
Lu Qing started digging immediately.
The supernatural light displayed by the Panax notoginseng in front of me, although it is only white light, is still very rare.
After digging it back, it can be used to prepare a large bottle of golden medicine. That is a life-saving medicine at a critical moment, so it cannot be missed.
While digging Panax notoginseng, Lu Qing felt a little confused.
According to the records in "Baicao Jing", ginseng and Panax notoginseng never grow in the same place.
Because the growth environments of these two medicinal materials are completely different.
Ginseng likes shade, tolerates low temperatures, and does not like direct sunlight. The climate in the deep mountains is indeed suitable for it.
But Panax notoginseng is different. It likes humidity and is not resistant to high temperatures or low temperatures. The most suitable growing environment is a place with warm winters and cool summers.
Logically, it shouldn't appear here.
Because Lu Qing knew from his memory that it snowed in Jiuli Village in winter.
What is the reason that allows Tianqi to violate the laws of growth and appear in this forest?
After digging up the Panax notoginseng and putting it into the medicine basket, Lu Qing fell into deep thought.
Now that I think about it, there was indeed something not quite right.
The abundance of medicinal herbs in this forest is astonishing.
There are so many hundred-year-old ginsengs appearing all at once, and other medicinal herbs are also growing exceptionally well. Now even Panax notoginseng, which shouldn't be here, is growing so well.
Previously, Lu Qing thought that the environment here was good and it was rarely visited, so there were so many medicinal herbs.
But now that he saw ginseng and Panax notoginseng growing in the same area, he finally realized that something was wrong.
His first reaction was, could there be some mystery in this mountain?
After thinking for a while, Lu Qing looked at the black little beast beside him and said, "Xiao Li, you have been in this mountain for so long. Have you found anything special around here?"
A special place?
Xiao Li was confused and looked at Lu Qing with tilted head, with doubt in his eyes, obviously not understanding what he meant.
Seeing this, Lu Qing pondered for a moment and continued, "Is there any place nearby that you feel is different from other places, such as a place that is more dangerous, or a place that makes you feel particularly comfortable?"
This time, Xiao Li understood a little.
It tilted its head and thought for a while, then walked forward and bit the corner of Lu Qing's clothes, and pointed in a certain direction.
Is there really such a place?
Lu Qing was shocked.
He looked at Xiao Li's movements and asked, "You mean, you want me to follow you?"
The black beast nodded.
"Is that place dangerous?"
If it was dangerous, he didn't plan to go there.
It's not worth it if you get yourself involved just for a little curiosity.
The black beast shook his head.
Lu Qing thought about it and decided to trust Xiao Li's intuition.
"Okay, let's go. Walk slower, or I can't keep up."
So, Xiao Li jumped and skipped in front to lead the way, and Lu Qing secretly gathered his qi and blood and followed behind.
Although they were in the mountains, the speed of the man and the beast was not slow.
Soon, Lu Qing followed Xiao Li into a valley.
"Just ahead?"
Seeing Xiao Li stop, Lu Qing asked.
Xiao Li nodded and gestured with his paw, indicating that this was the special place he was talking about.
Lu Qing observed for a while and felt that there seemed to be no danger.
On the contrary, after arriving here, he felt relaxed all over, refreshed and even his brain seemed to be much clearer.
He perked up, knowing that he had really come to the right place.
Putting aside other things, the atmosphere alone, which can make people's minds clear and their bodies relaxed, is enough to show the extraordinaryness of this place.
Xiao Li was a little confused when he saw Lu Qing standing still. He tugged at the corner of his clothes and walked into the valley first.
Seeing this, Lu Qing hurriedly followed forward.
When he entered the valley, Lu Qing was stunned.
The valley was filled with birdsong, flowers, gurgling water, and a vibrant scene.
Inside and outside the valley are almost two different worlds.
Xiao Li seemed to be quite familiar with the valley. As soon as he entered the valley, he took Lu Qing directly inside.
When we reached the end of the valley, we saw a waterfall hanging in the valley. Below it was a clear blue pool. The water fell into the pool, splashing countless water.
“Ah~”
Xiao Li stood on a big rock in front of the waterfall, pointing at it and calling out to Lu Qing.
"You said there was something in there?"
Lu Qing looked at the waterfall in surprise.
The waterfall was not big and the water curtain was not thick, so he soon discovered the secret.
There seems to be a hole behind the water curtain.
"Ah~" Xiao Li screamed again.
"You said you wanted me to come in?" Lu Qing asked.
Xiao Li nodded.
Lu Qing fell into deep thought.
It’s not that he didn’t trust Xiao Li, but it was a bit risky to explore a cave without knowing anything.
Not to mention that this valley looks quite strange at first glance, who knows what is inside the cave.
What if there are some strange beasts in there? He would be saved by going in.
"Xiao Li, how about we go in together?"
After thinking for a while, Lu Qing said.
Xiao Li is a red light spirit beast, and its strength is far stronger than his. With it by his side, Lu Qing's sense of security will skyrocket.
Xiao Li immediately shook his head and looked at the water curtain in front of him with a look of disgust on his face.
Lu Qing then remembered that this guy hates water by nature. Normally, except for drinking water, he would never touch water.
Last time, it was playing with Xiaoyan at home and was covered in dust. Lu Qing wanted to give it a bath, but it almost tore down the house.
In the end, I just wiped it hastily with a wet cloth.
Just like that, the little thing got angry and ignored Lu Qing for a long time.
"It's okay. I'll carry you in. You won't get wet at all." Lu Qing said with a smile, "Besides, you also want to know what's in there, right?"
When Xiao Li heard this, he immediately showed a hesitant look.
Seeing this, Lu Qing immediately smiled.
He knew that this guy hated water so much that he must have never been in it.
And looking at its appearance, it is obvious that there is something inside that is attracting it.
The thing inside must be extraordinary, as Xiao Li, who hates water, can’t forget it.
You know, Xiao Li doesn't even care about things like hundred-year-old ginseng.
"Don't worry, I'll wrap you up with my clothes so your hair won't get wet." Lu Qing said.
Seeing Lu Qing's assurance, and the fact that the things in the cave were indeed very attractive to it, Xiao Li struggled for a while, but finally nodded reluctantly.
Seeing that the little guy finally agreed, Lu Qing immediately took off the medicine basket on his back and placed it on a big rock beside him.
Then take off the outer clothes and roll it into a nest shape.
When Xiao Li saw it, he immediately went in.
It didn't mind that the clothes were covered with Lu Qing's smell.
Anyway, when at home, it sleeps in the same room with Xiaoyan and Lu Qing.
Even its nest was made of Lu Qing's old clothes, and it had long been used to it.
After seeing Xiao Li get into his clothes, Lu Qing put the sword on his back.
That’s right, he brought his sword with him when he went into the mountains this time.
After all, in addition to poisonous insects and snakes, there may also be jackals and ferocious beasts in the mountains. How can you not bring the right weapons with you?
After tying up the sword and putting the medicine hoe on his waist, Lu Qing picked up Xiao Li. After taking a few steps back, his blood and energy burst out, and he made a sudden sprint and jumped towards the waterfall.
The moment his body touched the water curtain, Lu Qing bent his waist, curled up into a ball, protected Xiao Li in his arms, rolled over, and landed steadily at the cave behind the water curtain.
When he entered the cave, Lu Qing immediately pulled out the medicine hoe from his waist to be on guard in case something might jump out of it.
Fortunately, he was just overthinking and nothing flew out of the cave.
Lu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
There is no way. In my previous life, I have seen many movies and TV shows in which people opened the door to kill this thing.
He didn't want to go through that himself.
Feeling that Lu Qing had stopped, Xiao Li poked his head out from his arms.
"See, I told you I wouldn't get you wet."
Lu Qing checked and found that except for a little water on his outer clothes, Xiao Li was not wet at all.
On the contrary, he now looks like a drowned rat.
However, Lu Qing didn't care about these. As long as he wanted, he could stimulate the blood and qi in his body and dry the clothes in no time.
However, the situation in the cave is still unclear at the moment, and he doesn't want to waste his energy on such a trivial matter.
“Ah~”
Xiao Li was very happy to find that he was indeed not wet.
"Come on, let's go in."
Lu Qing looked into the cave and found that he could not see anything. As he did not feel any danger, he decided to go in.
Now that I'm here, how can I not go in and take a look?
He took out a tinder, lit it, and then walked slowly inside carrying Xiao Li.
But soon, Lu Qing found that he was doing nothing.
After walking a few steps and turning a corner, he found that the cave was gradually becoming brighter.
On both sides of the cave, the stalactite-like stone walls are dotted with stars and emit charming light.
Looking at the fire starter in his hand, Lu Qing laughed, then extinguished it, put it away, and continued walking forward while holding Xiao Li.
It is magical to say that the entrance of the cave is behind the waterfall, but there is no moisture in the cave, but it is very dry.
This made Xiao Li very satisfied. It crawled out of Lu Qing's arms and stood on his shoulders again.
This cave is quite deep, but not dark. The further you go in, the brighter the fluorescence emitted by the stone walls on both sides becomes.
Lu Qing also used his supernatural powers to investigate and found that this was a unique luminous mineral that was harmless to the human body. Only then did he continue to move forward with peace of mind.
As he continued to go deeper into the cave, Lu Qing also felt that the clarity of mind he had been experiencing since entering the valley was becoming stronger and stronger.
Even without Xiao Li's reminder, he vaguely realized that there was something deep in the cave that had an inexplicable attraction to him.
Finally, after walking for a long time and twisting and turning, the man and the beast felt that the space ahead suddenly became spacious.
When Lu Qing saw the scene in front of him, he was shocked.
(End of this chapter)
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