Chapter 213 Asking about his pain point
"Yes, it's the Sealing Throat Fiber. It's rare, but we still see it occasionally in the deep mountains of Zhao Country."
Mr. Ji no longer pointed at the injuries on their lips and talked about the matter.
He just happened to see something that Fu Zhaoning recognized, so he should take on the responsibility of a master.
"I didn't expect there would be such a thing in the mountains so close to the capital. This thing doesn't grow entirely on this tree, but a specific kind of flying insect got the poison in the place where the throat-sealing flocs grow, then flew here and perched on this tree."
"These flying insects build their nests on this tree and live there for a while. They then drop the poison seeds they were infected with onto the tree. If the climate is just right, the tree will grow throat-sealing flocs."
"Just now, those large groups of flying insects were flapping their wings and just happened to bring down these seal-throated catkins. I saw a few small white flowers on the branches from afar and suddenly thought that they might be this kind of thing. I was about to tell you to get out of the way quickly, but I didn't expect Prince Jun to rush over first."
Speaking of this, Mr. Ji felt a little scared again.
"Tell me, you are a very smart person, why were you so stunned just now?"
He originally thought that Fu Zhaoning would notice the flying insects.
Fu Zhaoning felt a little embarrassed.
She didn't dare say that she was thinking about what Situ Bai said just now, wondering whether the man who took the longevity lock to buy medicine was her father.
Who was sick five years ago?
She also wanted to ask Situ Bai what kind of medicinal herbs that man wanted back then. Maybe she could infer what disease it was used to treat from the herbs he bought.
If this matter is told to Old Master Fu, at least he will know that Fu Jinchen should still be alive five years ago.
Any news is always better than no news, let alone news that someone is alive.
After Helian Fei told him those things last time, Fu Zhaoning realized that his grandfather had been concerned about Fu Jinchen and Fu Lin all these years.
In his heart, he must have always hoped that they were alive and that they could return home one day.
Even though he always said before that he was mentally prepared and felt that they were in great danger and had already let it go, how could he not have expectations?
It was because of thinking about these things that she lost her vigilance.
Fu Zhaoning reflected for a moment, but before he could say anything, he heard Xiao Lanyuan say, "Maybe you're thinking it's more fun to look for medicine with Situ Bai?"
"Ah? Situ Bai?"
Mr. Ji looked around but did not see Situ Bai.
But he still looked at Fu Zhaoning, "You'd better give up this idea as soon as possible. You have to know which side you are on. Our Tianxia Medicine Alliance and Tongfu Pharmacy are irreconcilable!"
Fu Zhaoning didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"No, Master, don't listen to Xiao Lanyuan's nonsense."
"That's good."
Fu Zhaoning glared at Xiao Lanyuan.
"How do you know I was with Situ Bai just now?" she asked in a low voice, gritting her teeth.
"Of course I saw it."
Xiao Lanyuan was wearing a mask, so she didn't know if he had any expression, but judging from the shape of his lips, he didn't look happy.
He was there all the time?
"So you heard us, too?"
"Um."
Xiao Lanyuan just responded and walked towards the tree.
If he hadn't heard that Situ Bai was indeed talking to her about serious matters, he would have gone over and taken her away. Why would he let them walk such a distance together?
However, Situ Bai's last words told her to shout loudly if she had any problems, and he would not give her this opportunity.
“How insidious.”
Fu Zhaoning suddenly understood.
He was originally waiting for Fu Linshi. What Situ Bai was talking about might be the news about her parents. If he appeared and interrupted, wouldn't he not be able to hear it?
So he must have been following quietly and eavesdropping.
"insidious?"
Xiao Lanyuan didn't understand what she meant.
Fu Zhaoning thought he was denying it and just glanced at him. "Unfortunately, what Master Situ said happened five years ago. Five years have passed and we don't know what the situation is now."
"Disciple, come here, I will teach you how to collect these throat-sealing floss."
Mr. Ji also walked quickly towards the tree.
So the matter they were talking about came to a temporary halt.
Fu Zhaoning followed.
Elder Ji had already checked the branches and found that there were still a few Throat-sealing Floss on them. He looked at Xiao Lanyuan and said, "Please trouble Prince Jun to shake down the remaining few flowers."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Lanyuan simply stretched out his hands and clapped them lightly. The wind from his palm swept the branches, and a few fluffy flowers on them floated down and quickly landed on the grass.
"By the way, how did Prince Jun know about this kind of thing?" Old Ji asked Xiao Lanyuan with some curiosity.
Generally, few people know about this kind of thing.
This time, Fu Zhaoning saw that Xiao Lanyuan's mouth corners suddenly tightened, and his whole aura seemed to cool down a little.
Mr. Ji didn't notice it, but she did.
It is likely that Mr. Ji's question hit Xiao Lanyuan's sore spot.
"Hey, Master, he is the King Jun, so it's normal that he is more knowledgeable than ordinary people, right? Tell me how to destroy these things quickly, otherwise they will blow everywhere when the wind blows, and we will all be in danger."
"Yes, yes, let's do business first."
Mr. Ji's attention was immediately diverted by her.
"But this thing doesn't need to be destroyed. It is poisonous, but it has miraculous effects when used in certain places."
Mr. Ji first taught Fu Zhaoning how to put these things away.
Xiao Lanyuan stepped aside.
He watched Fu Zhaoning and Ji Lao busying themselves.
She was really perceptive. She noticed it immediately and helped him change the subject.
"Okay, Master, you should leave these poisonous things with me. I'll keep them for safety. If you need them, come back to me."
After listening to Mr. Ji's lecture, Fu Zhaoning had a better understanding of the throat-sealing stuff. It would be safer to keep it in her pharmaceutical room.
"Okay, okay, okay."
After collecting their things, they continued to look for the bitter vine. This time, Xiao Lanyuan followed them silently all the way.
"Where is Qingyi?"
Seeing that he remained silent, Fu Zhaoning found a topic.
"Follow behind."
Xiao Lanyuan still answered her.
So he became a secret guard?
Fu Zhaoning felt it and felt that he was lying. She didn't feel Qing Yi around at all.
Xiao Lanyuan's internal strength is too deep, so if he really wants to hide, it might be difficult for her to find him, but she can still find Qing Yi. Now that she didn't notice Qing Yi, that meant he was lying.
Qing Yi, who was staring at Situ Bai, wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Situ Bai's internal strength is not weak either, so it is quite difficult for him to hide from the other party.
Why does the prince want us to keep an eye on Situ Bai?
Qing Yi didn't understand.
Along the way, they still discovered several kinds of medicinal herbs, and Mr. Ji took the opportunity to teach Fu Zhaoning a few more lessons.
When they walked out of the forest and saw a slope in front of them, Fu Zhaoning knew that they had gone to the right place.
"This slope is very steep. If Mr. Wang climbs up and accidentally rolls down, it will be very dangerous." Fu Zhaoning said, "Let's look for that big rock."
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