Chapter 270: Refining the Ganoderma

Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Refining the Ganoderma

"Okay, Daddy, then it’s a deal. Mengmeng will definitely study hard!"

Jiang Fan stroked Mengmeng’s forehead, his expression full of affection.

"Mengmeng, you’re a big girl now. Mommy and Daddy might not always be able to pick you up from school on time. Of course, we’ll try our best, but sometimes Nanny Chen will come get you, and you have to be a good girl, okay?"

"I know. I’ll be good from now on and won’t cause any trouble for Nanny Chen!"

"Such a good girl, Mengmeng. You’re already so considerate of Nanny Chen!"

Seeing that Mengmeng had been placated, Yin Ruxue said, "Mengmeng, go take a bath now. It’s getting late, you need to get some rest."

After saying that, she took Mengmeng upstairs to the second floor.

Once Yin Ruxue had taken Mengmeng upstairs, Jiang Fan asked Nanny Chen, "Nanny Chen, do we have a grinder here? Something like a mortar and pestle for garlic."

"Yes, we have a stone mortar for grinding chili peppers. I brought it back from my hometown last time. It’s in the kitchen. Sir, what do you need it for?"

"That’s great! Nanny Chen, could you get it for me?" Jiang Fan shook the exquisite gift box in his hand. "I got a Centennial Ganoderma today, and I want to process it."

"Oh, right, please also get me a bottle, it doesn’t need to be too big!"

"Okay!"

Nanny Chen didn’t ask any more questions or delay. She quickly brought a flowerpot-sized stone mortar from the kitchen, along with a pestle and a palm-sized bottle.

"Is this size okay?"

"It’s perfect. Thank you, Nanny Chen!"

Jiang Fan saw the size was just right. He took the utensils from Nanny Chen and walked into the guest room downstairs.

Upon entering, he was met with the scent of perfume. Jiang Fan recognized the unique fragrance as Su Qingci’s. There was also a black lace negligee on the bed, which also seemed to have been left by Su Qingci.

Jiang Fan frowned and walked toward the bathroom.

He closed the bathroom door, turned on the exhaust fan, and looked at the Ganoderma in his hand. Jiang Fan took a deep breath, slowly raised his hands, and channeled the power of the Dragon Elephant Profound Skill into his arms.

In Jiang Fan’s eyes, the Centennial Ganoderma was now emitting a faint glow. ℯℯ𝑙.

Lately, Jiang Fan had been feeling something strange in his body, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on what it was. The last time he’d had this feeling was with Sun Yanzi...

In any case, it was an indescribable feeling, as if he was about to advance to a higher level, on the verge of a breakthrough.

Jiang Fan had a feeling that this Centennial Ganoderma could be the key to his breakthrough.

He picked up the stone mortar and pestle, placed the Centennial Ganoderma inside, and then began to recall the Celestial Return Medical Records in his mind while circulating the Dragon Elephant Profound Skill within his body.

As the Cultivation Technique circulated, a steady stream of Jiang Fan’s power flowed into the mortar and pestle. At the same time, the Centennial Ganoderma began to emit a powerful aura through the stone tools, resonating with Jiang Fan’s energy.

As the two forces intertwined and shone together, the originally huge Ganoderma began to slowly shrink, its color turning blood-red.

Jiang Fan knew this was the optimal moment to preserve the Ganoderma’s efficacy, so he began to slowly grind it with the pestle.

Under the immense force, the Centennial Ganoderma was gradually crushed into a fine powder.

Throughout the process, Jiang Fan pushed the Dragon Elephant Profound Skill to its limit, grinding with intense focus. Beads of sweat had unknowingly formed on his forehead.

About twenty minutes later, the Centennial Ganoderma was completely refined into powder. Jiang Fan looked at the fine dust floating in the air, smelled the rich medicinal fragrance filling the bathroom, and smiled in satisfaction.

Jiang Fan reached out, rubbed a little of the Ganoderma powder between his fingers, and tasted it. He was even more pleased.

He carefully poured the Centennial Ganoderma powder into the bottle. To his surprise, after being processed with the power of the Dragon Elephant Profound Skill, the enormous Ganoderma only produced enough powder to fill half the bottle.

Jiang Fan carefully put the bottle away. Just then, there was a sudden knock on the door.

He opened the door to find Yin Ruxue.

"What are you doing? Why are you covered in sweat? And... what is that strange smell?"

Yin Ruxue couldn’t help but frown.

Jiang Fan waved the bottle in his hand and said, "There’s a share of this Centennial Ganoderma for you. I’ve already ground it into powder. After I refined it, it can now strengthen your constitution and is great for your skin. I guarantee you’ll be radiant after you take it."

Yin Ruxue looked at Jiang Fan with astonishment. Although she said nothing, her eyes were filled with doubt.

"You don’t believe me? Can’t you see I’m drenched in sweat from refining this Centennial Ganoderma?"

With that, Jiang Fan led Yin Ruxue directly to the living room. He picked up two glasses from the coffee table, poured a little of the Ganoderma powder into each, added water, and handed one to Yin Ruxue. He then downed the other glass in one gulp.

Yin Ruxue hesitated slightly, but seeing that Jiang Fan had drunk his without a second thought, she reluctantly drank it as well.

Jiang Fan smiled in satisfaction. "I guarantee you’ll be glowing tomorrow morning, and you’ll be full of energy at work."

Yin Ruxue crossed her arms and nodded slightly.

"Alright, I’ve already transferred your overtime pay. Also, Mengmeng is waiting for you to tell her a fairytale. You should go, or she’ll never fall asleep."

Jiang Fan took out his phone. Sure enough, Yin Ruxue had actually transferred him a full 30,000 yuan.

"You did well today. Consider it a bonus!"

’This money came so much easier than slaving away day and night on proposals,’ Jiang Fan thought. ’All I did was pretend to be her boyfriend and dance once, and she’s this generous!’

"Leave this kind of thing to me from now on! I’ll go through hell and high water for you, no questions asked!" Jiang Fan promised, patting his chest.

"Okay, it’s getting late. Go put Mengmeng to sleep first."

Jiang Fan nodded and went up to the second floor. Mengmeng was already lying in bed, but she wasn’t asleep. Instead, her big eyes were fixed on the doorway.

"Mengmeng, are you waiting for Daddy?"

"Mhm, Mommy said you were going to tell me a fairytale tonight."

"Okay, good girl. Daddy will tell you a story!"

Jiang Fan saw an open fairytale book on the bedside table, so he sat down by Mengmeng’s bed and began to tell the story.

Jiang Fan’s voice was gentle and his pace was slow. Before long, Mengmeng’s eyes drifted shut.

After seeing that Mengmeng’s eyes had been closed for about ten minutes, Jiang Fan cautiously stopped talking. Seeing no reaction from her, he slowly turned off the light, closed the door, and left the room.

"Is Mengmeng asleep?" Yin Ruxue was standing at the door.

"Mhm, she’s fast asleep. It’s getting late, so I should probably be going."