Besides the rotten fish and shrimp, she also got herself into the quagmire.
"Everyone should pay more attention in the future and report any signs of trouble." This is going to be a big deal.
Wenwen pointed at the backpack and said, "Actually, we should thank Ye Zhiqing and the others. If they weren't there, Cancan and I wouldn't have to take the Yao Road. If we hadn't taken the Yao Road, we wouldn't have gotten lost, and we wouldn't have found so many good things in one valley."
Wenwen signaled Wenxiao to empty out everything in the backpack.
When the stuff poured out, everyone was stunned.
Gu Xingyu, Su Anqiao and Xiao Jiaolan were attracted by the big red apples and juicy peaches.
He Hongchi was shocked by those rare medicinal herbs. He was so shocked that his jaw dropped and his hands were shaking.
Wenwen hurried over to help the master close his jaw and also helped him carry it on his back.
"Master, don't get excited. It's just medicinal herbs."
She had forgotten how she drooled when she saw these medicinal herbs in the mountains.
He Hongchi picked up a wild ginseng that had clearly been forcibly plucked, with no roots left and visible tooth marks, and also the crushed purple Ganoderma lucidum, and his emotions finally erupted.
"Evil disciple, is this what your master taught you? You actually pulled out wild ginseng that is hundreds of years old? Do you think this is a radish?" He Hongchi was about to beat the evil disciple with a feather duster.
Wenwen finally realized something was wrong and ran away, but was also hit twice.
"Master, please listen to my excuses... Bah, no, Master, please listen to my explanation, it wasn't me, how could I do such a thing. It was Cancan who did it, it was Cancan..." Wenwen shouted in injustice.
"You are still quibbling. How could such a small creature like Cancan possibly pull it out? You did something wrong yourself and you are blaming the monkey. Your crime is even greater." He Hongchi swung the feather duster quickly.
Wenwen ran away with her head in her hands, and He Hongchi chased after her...
Cancan sat on the table and shook her legs...
Xiao Jiaolan poked its little head and said, "It's your fault. Be careful or I'll give you a beating on the butt."
Cancan quickly jumped onto Xiao Jiaolan's shoulders and covered her little butt with both hands. The tigress was very fierce.
Finally, Wenwen limped into the house, covering her butt, and glared at Cancan.
He Hongchi followed her with his arms folded across his chest. Seeing her like this, he glared at her: "What! You don't accept it?"
"I dare not. Thank you for your teachings, Master." Wenwen immediately admitted his mistake.
Cancan jumped onto He Hongchi's shoulder. Anyone who dared to hit a tigress should hug her thigh.
It stood on He Hongchi's shoulder, making a gesture to hit Wenwen, looking like a smug villain.
Wenwen didn't bother to pay attention to the little monkey's smug look. It's never too late for me to take revenge, so just wait for me.
He Hongchi carefully sorted the herbs, his heart filled with joy. He had never seen anything like this in his life. "These wild ginsengs should be four or five hundred years old, as should the purple Ganoderma lucidum. There's also the top-grade Polygonum multiflorum that's over a hundred years old..."
"This is a rare and valuable medicinal ingredient! Be careful when preparing it."
“This grass is…”
"Master, I just picked this grass casually." I picked it to put at the bottom.
"This is Phoenix Grass, a southern plant. How come it's here and growing so well?"
"Wait...what is this?" He Hongchi picked up a few fiery red grasses sandwiched between the phoenix grass.
"Is this Phoenix Flame Grass? Oh my God! It really is Phoenix Flame Grass. Didn't this grass become extinct a long time ago? It disappeared hundreds of years ago." He Hongchi's beard stood up in surprise.
"Master, what are the uses of this Phoenix Grass, especially the Phoenix Flame? The name sounds very impressive."
"Phoenix grass is quite common: it can clear away heat and dampness, cool blood and stop bleeding, reduce swelling and detoxify. It is mostly used in urology."
"Ancient records say that this Phoenix Flame can revive the blood of the dead and cure all poisons. No one knows its true nature yet, so we still need to test it."
He Hongchi picked up a well-dug wild ginseng and said, "Good medicinal materials need to be processed well. We must retain the medicinal properties as much as possible without damaging the medicinal material itself."
He took another look at the bitten wild ginseng and the broken purple Ganoderma lucidum and shook his head.
"I'm the one who prepared all these herbs. You have to watch carefully and not be careless."
Wenwen quickly said, "Yes, Master."
the next day
Wenwen studied the preparation of medicinal materials seriously.
Processing is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine manufacturing technology, which gives medicinal materials new properties and functions.
The master expertly cleans and trims the herbs, removing impurities and non-medicinal parts. Then, as needed, they cut, grind, or crush them to increase their surface area and improve the dissolution rate of the active ingredients.
Some herbs require soaking, steaming, or baking to alter their properties or reduce their toxicity. During this process, the chef must strictly control time, temperature, and humidity to ensure optimal preparation results.
The chef's experience and skill are crucial during the preparation process. He or she must judge the degree of preparation and quality based on the changes in the appearance, smell, and texture of the herbs. Each step requires meticulous attention, as even the slightest mistake can compromise the quality and efficacy of the herbs.
The processed medicinal materials emit a unique aroma and have brighter colors.
Wenwen looked at the three wild ginsengs that looked even better in color.
"Master, wouldn't it be better to put this wild ginseng in a box?"
"In ancient times, the more precious the medicinal materials, the better the materials used in the boxes. This was not only to highlight the value, but also because boxes made of good materials could better lock the loss of medicinal properties. Many nobles would use fine jade boxes." He Hongchi explained.
"I have a few boxes on hand, of course, they are ordinary boxes. These wild ginsengs will be used on the blades, so they must be kept well. They are good things that money can't buy."
He pointed to the other herbs: "These too."
He even envied his apprentice for being able to find so many rare medicinal herbs.
"Master, you take care of these. I don't know much right now." Wenwen just wanted to be a hands-off boss.
He Hongchi agreed, as he was a little worried about his apprentice.
He took out several boxes of wild ginseng, carefully placed in exquisite boxes. The boxes were made of very simple materials, and the wood exuded a fresh fragrance.
The interior of the box is lined with soft satin, gently protecting every inch of the wild ginseng. This packaging feels like a solemn ceremony for the wild ginseng, highlighting its preciousness and uniqueness. When the box is gently opened, the unique aroma of wild ginseng instantly fills the air.
Wenwen looked at the wild ginseng in the box and thought it looked very valuable.
"Master, if someone comes to buy it, how much is it worth?"
He Hongchi rolled his eyes at her. It was all in vain what he had just said to her: "Priceless treasure."
"No, Master, if you need money urgently." Why keep it if you don't sell it? There are still many on the mountain.
He Hongchi sighed: "If people knew that you had 500-year-old wild ginseng, you would never live a peaceful life again."
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