Chapter 562 - 562: Making Qi Condensing Powder

Fang Yi had mentioned that last year, a single thirty-gram Centennial Wild Ginseng was treated like a treasure and sold for the high price of a million. But at Zhao Yuan's medicinal herb farm, Centennial Wild Ginseng was measured by the pound!

Although Zhao Yuan hadn't dug up a Wild Ginseng to weigh it yet, judging from the leaves and branches, as well as the size of the parts sticking out of the ground, each plant had to weigh at least a pound!

These were no longer ordinary Wild Ginseng. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them Ginseng Kings!

If that weren't the case, why would two worldly and knowledgeable medicinal herb cultivation experts like Meng Dahua and Li Tao go crazy over the herbs here? Why would they even refuse to go home, choosing to hole up here to conduct their research?

Zhao Yuan was certain that he didn't even need any other herbs. Just digging up a single Wild Ginseng and showing it to Fang Yi would be enough to leave him completely dumbfounded.

Unfortunately, Fang Yi didn't know the situation here. He just thought Zhao Yuan was joking and chuckled, "Alright, I'll be waiting for the herbs from your medicinal farm to give me a good shock."

Zhao Yuan laughed as well. "Don't worry, you won't be disappointed."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Yuan narrowed his eyes and surveyed his surroundings.

He suddenly thought, 'What's planted on this mountain isn't medicinal herbs anymore. It's a gold mine!'

'An inexhaustible gold mine!'

After a moment of reflection, Zhao Yuan left the medicinal herb farm. He didn't hurry home, however. After making sure no one was following him, he walked into the nearby woods.

After walking some distance into the woods, Zhao Yuan stopped. It was at this exact moment that a massive figure appeared in the woods to his front-left and came rushing towards him.

Sensing the powerful aura of the approaching figure, Bone Woman's expression changed instantly. As if by magic, she produced a wakizashi from within her clothes and took a combat stance, ready to face the enemy.

"Don't panic." Zhao Yuan reached out, patting her gently on the shoulder. He smiled and said, "It's one of us!"

Bone Woman was taken aback for a moment. Although she relaxed her fighting stance, she didn't let down her guard, nor did she put away her wakizashi. This way, if the situation changed, she could react immediately.

Soon, the massive figure rushed up to Zhao Yuan. It was Xiaoyang.

He knelt on one knee before Zhao Yuan and greeted him, "Master, you've returned."

Zhao Yuan nodded and asked, "Did anything happen while I was gone?"

"No, everything is as usual," Xiaoyang replied, his gaze falling on Bone Woman.

Zhao Yuan made the introductions, then said, "You're both under my command now. I expect you to work well together from now on."

"Yes," Bone Woman and Xiaoyang responded in unison, but Zhao Yuan could tell they didn't really mean it.

'Looks like the spirit and the Demon don't think much of each other.'

Zhao Yuan couldn't be bothered to play peacemaker. As long as they followed his orders and didn't cause trouble, that was all that mattered.

The Little Red Fox poked its head out from Xiaoyang's shoulder and chittered at Zhao Yuan, as if greeting him.

"Huh? How come you're here too, little guy? Did you and Xiaoyang become friends these past few days?" Zhao Yuan was surprised. He remembered that before he left, the Little Red Fox was quite afraid of Xiaoyang. He didn't expect that in just a few days, the two had become friends.

The Little Red Fox scampered down from Xiaoyang's shoulder and landed at Zhao Yuan's feet.

Zhao Yuan crouched down and stroked the Little Red Fox's head. It closed its eyes with a look of pure enjoyment. However, this scene provoked the White Cat's jealousy and displeasure. It rushed over and swatted the Little Red Fox on the head, making its eyes well up with tears in a pitiful display, but it didn't dare get angry.

It was clear that the Little Red Fox was terrified of the White Cat.

The two Little Dang Kangs followed them over. Seeing the Little Red Fox, they were intrigued and happily pounced on it, starting to play.

Soon, the Little Red Fox forgot its troubles and joined the two Little Dang Kangs in their game. Still, it would occasionally peek at the White Cat, terrified of getting swatted again by accident.

After staying in the woods for a while, Zhao Yuan finally left with Bone Woman.

The White Cat and the two Little Dang Kangs didn't go back right away; they stayed behind. Zhao Yuan wasn't worried. With the White Cat around, the two Little Dang Kangs wouldn't get lost. Besides, Xiaoyang was there to protect them too.

Back home, dinner was ready. Bone Woman was also invited to the table to eat with them.

Bone Woman was a Demon, so she didn't actually need to eat. But to avoid arousing suspicion, she held her rice bowl, ate a tiny bit, and then put down her chopsticks, claiming she was full.

Shen Lijun couldn't help but ask, "You're full after eating just that little bit? Is my cooking not to your liking?"

Bone Woman hurriedly said, "Auntie, your cooking is delicious. I'm really full."

Zhao Yuan also explained on her behalf, "Mom, don't overthink it. Bai Mei just has a small appetite. She usually only eats a little."

"Aren't you afraid of going hungry, eating so little?" Shen Lijun was very surprised.

Zhao Yuan chuckled in amusement. "Don't worry, Mom. She won't starve. She's dieting to stay in shape."

After dinner, Bone Woman helped with the dishes and then went to Aunt Chen's house. Zhao Yuan, on the other hand, chatted with his parents and sister for a while. It wasn't until late at night, after his family had fallen fast asleep, that he got dressed again and quietly slipped out the door.

The White Cat, which had been sleeping curled up on the table, opened its eyes and glanced at him but didn't make a sound or move. As for the two Little Dang Kangs, they were sleeping soundly, spread-eagled, completely unaware of what was happening.

Outside in the courtyard, Bone Woman was already waiting for him.

"You didn't wake Aunt Chen and her family, did you?" Zhao Yuan asked.

Bone Woman replied in a low voice, "No, they're sleeping soundly."

"Good." Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Let's go!" He didn't bother opening the courtyard gate; with a light leap, he cleared the wall. Bone Woman followed right behind him, leaving the courtyard in the same manner.

Zhao Yuan led Bone Woman straight to the medicinal herb farm.

At this hour, the construction workers on the site were all asleep. Zhao Yuan slipped around, digging up the necessary medicinal herbs one by one according to the formula listed on the Information Leaf. He was very satisfied with the age and medicinal potency of each plant.

After digging up enough herbs, he turned and went into the woods.

Xiaoyang was already waiting there. He and Bone Woman took up positions, one in front of and one behind Zhao Yuan, standing guard.

Zhao Yuan had come here in the middle of the night for one reason and one reason only—to concoct Qi Condensing Powder!

He methodically laid the herbs he had just dug on the ground, then opened his Storage Ring Space and took out the tools he would need: a Medicine Cutting Chopper, a brass mortar for grinding herbs, and other tools.

Finally, Zhao Yuan took out the Dixiu and the Ghost Grass. These two Spirit Medicinal Materials were the main ingredients for the Qi Condensing Powder; without them, it couldn't be made.