Finally, the day passed, the fire in the brick kiln gradually died down, and the firing was over.
However, the bricks cannot be used yet. Lu Fan blocked the entrance to the brick kiln with stones, allowing the kiln and bricks to cool naturally.
"This process will take about one to two days. Otherwise, if we take it out now, it will easily crack, and then it will be a loss."
As Lu Fan moved the stones, he patiently and meticulously explained to the curious An Lan beside him.
The next day, sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, casting golden patches on the ground.
As usual, Lu Fan led Dahei into that mysterious wilderness and dense forest.
Big Black frolicked about, sometimes running excitedly ahead, sometimes turning back, its nose constantly sniffing, full of curiosity about everything around it.
Breathing in the fresh air filled with the scent of grass and trees, Lu Fan felt exceptionally relaxed, fully enjoying the tranquility and freedom that the wilderness offered.
As they walked, Dahei suddenly stopped in front of a patch of grass, scratching the ground with its two front paws and making urgent cries.
"Big Black, what's wrong?"
Curious, Lu Fan quickly stepped forward to investigate.
When he heard the Heavenly Dao notification sound, "[30-year-old wild ginseng discovered]", his eyes widened instantly, and he was so excited that he almost jumped up.
He noticed a strange red color peeking out from the grass. He carefully parted the grass and revealed a ginseng plant that looked like a solitary spirit.
The stem of this ginseng is slender yet tough, only about the thickness of a chopstick, yet it firmly supports the entire plant.
It is about 40 centimeters tall, with a light green color and a warm luster, as if it were a masterpiece carefully sculpted by nature.
Five palmate compound leaves grow in whorls at the top of the plant, each of which is composed of 3 to 5 leaflets. The veins of the leaves are clearly visible, and they sway gently in the breeze.
The cluster of bright red berries at the top looks even more tempting against the backdrop of emerald green leaves.
"Damn it, Big Black, you're really a lucky idiot!"
Lu Fan squatted down excitedly, his hands trembling slightly, and began to dig carefully.
He knew very well that digging ginseng was a delicate task that required extra care; it would be a great pity to damage the ginseng roots if he was not careful.
He first gently brushed away the surrounding soil with his hands, each movement as tender as if he were handling a rare treasure.
Then, he took out a dagger and carefully pried open the soil, patiently digging out the ginseng roots intact.
After much effort, the entire ginseng plant was finally presented perfectly before our eyes.
The long ginseng rootlets, nearly 20 centimeters long, gleamed with a warm luster under the sunlight.
Lu Fan was so excited that he couldn't contain himself. He picked up the ginseng and ran towards the shelter. Big Black followed happily behind him, seemingly sensing its master's joy as well.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.
[30-year-old wild ginseng*]
This news instantly caused a huge uproar in the live broadcast room.
"Is this really wild ginseng? I can't believe my eyes, this luck is simply incredible!"
"Just like the old saying goes, people who smile a lot are always lucky."
"Of course, those who are unlucky probably wouldn't be laughing anymore."
"I hope this thing won't be given away in a lottery."
"What are you thinking? Didn't you notice that there were practically no bear paws in the bear meat last time? Think about where the bear paws went."
Lu Fan patted Dahei's head happily: "No wonder people say animals have a spirit, that's really true, you even found such a hidden place!"
At this moment, he felt that he had gained a lot from this exploration, and everything else seemed less important compared to this precious ginseng.
So he set off with Big Black on his way back to the shelter.
As soon as he returned to the shelter, Lu Fan couldn't wait to show An Lan his "trophies".
When An Lan saw the ginseng, she was both surprised and delighted: "Such a big ginseng is so rare!"
During the meal, Lu Fan enthusiastically cut a large piece of ginseng and threw it into the soup, thinking of giving the two of them a good boost of nutrition.
He happily imagined that after drinking this bowl of soup, he would be filled with inexhaustible energy.
But to his utter surprise, not long after finishing the soup, Lu Fan felt a rush of heat in his nose.
He instinctively wiped his nose, only to find his hand covered in blood.
"My God, what's going on?" He looked up in panic.
An Lan was stunned when she saw this scene, and then she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"You've overdone it! Ginseng is a very potent tonic; if you take too much at once, your body can't handle it."
Lu Fan frantically searched for something to stop the bleeding while forcing a wry smile.
"I was hoping to get some nourishment, but now I've given myself a nosebleed. I should have used less; this ginseng is way too potent!"
An Lan finally managed to stop laughing and quickly helped him with his nosebleed, muttering, "It seems we have to keep the rest of the ginseng safe. We can't be so reckless in the future."
The viewers in the live stream were also busy.
"Lu Fan, you clearly lack life experience. You're replenishing so much in the middle of nowhere, and you have nowhere to expend it. You must be feeling uncomfortable."
"They have Goddess Anlan by their side, so you single dogs shouldn't worry about it."
"Even without Goddess Anlan, we still have our own two hands."
"666, the person upstairs clearly has a lot of life experience."
Looking at the remaining pile of ginseng, Lu Fan was still shaken and dared not even think about eating it again.
"So what should we do with these ginseng now?" he asked An Lan expectantly.
An Lan glanced at him and said with a smile, "It's okay, I'll dry them and use them when needed."
As he spoke, he began to slice the ginseng and dry it, intending to make these precious treasures "permanent residents" of the wilderness shelter.
An Lan found a flat stone, took out a dagger, and began to carefully cut the ginseng.
Her technique was skillful; each slice was cut to a uniform thickness, as if she were not slicing ginseng but carving a fine work of art.
Lu Fan, who was watching from the side, was bored. His eyes darted around and he leaned over to An Lan and said, "An Lan, what do you think we should do when we get out of here and sell all these ginseng? Could we buy a big house in that town of your dreams? You can open a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and I can be a hands-off boss, just basking in the sun and drinking tea every day. How pleasant that would be!"
An Lan was amused by his unambitious idea and laughed so hard she almost fell over: "You wish! These ginsengs are very precious. They might be very useful in the future. How can we just sell them off like that?"
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