Chapter 18 Pingwu County
When the old man in black robe saw Lu Xiaotian coming out, he was extremely happy and said, "Good disciple, you finally came out. Please let me out, even if I have to work hard for you." Ma, I agree to any conditions. ”
In the past few months, he has not been able to practice, no one spoke, there was only the white mist and the gravel on the ground. He can tolerate such boring days, but he has such a strong spirit now. Status and longevity will also be consumed. This endless waiting can drive people crazy. In the past few months, Lu Xiaotian has tried it many times. As long as he moves his mind, wisps of mist will wrap him up and protect him. Without worries, Lu Xiaotian can face the old man in black robe calmly. .
"Become a bull or a horse for me? I don't have the life to bear it. Even the few people who ventured into the canyon with you were killed by you. I don't dare to take this risk with this little method. " Lu Xiaotian said.
"In the world of immortality, the law of the jungle has been strong since ancient times. It is very common for monks to fight and kill each other for treasures. If I don't kill them, they will not let me go." The old man in black robe sneered. road.
Lu Xiaotian lost his voice and said, "You actually killed them all!"
The old man in black robes looked frightened, what a treacherous and cunning man he was, and he quickly understood that Lu Xiaotian was trying to trick him. He is so scheming at such a young age. If it weren't for his poor qualifications, he would probably stand out sooner or later. It seems that blindly begging him has no effect on him. In all likelihood, this kid will not be fooled and can only continue to find a way out of this prison.
Lu Xiaotian asked a few more questions, but after the old man in black robe realized that he had been deceived, he remained silent, or made sarcastic remarks in response to his words. Lu Xiaotian couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. He just heard that the old man in black robe had killed three other people. He was shocked and speechless for a moment. He didn't expect the old guy to react so quickly. Just from the few words of the old man in black robe, he could probably judge the dangers of the world of immortality. It seemed that he had to be more careful in the future, otherwise he would accidentally fall into someone else's trap and regret it too late.
Thinking of this, Lu Xiaotian opened his eyes, and the dense woods came into view again. He rode on the back of the leopard, driving out while practicing, and at the same time according to the "Animal Taming Technique". Insect chapter, learn how to control small green ants.
Half a month later, in a lively county town, both sides of the street were lined with vendors selling bamboo weaving, candied haws, and mountain animal skins. Lu Xiaotian carried a backpack full of things and shuttled among the crowds of gentry, merchants, and civilians. From time to time, he could also see wealthy people in elegant clothes and swords on their backs.
"I didn't expect Pingwu County to be like this. It looks more lively than Qingzhu County."
Lu Xiaotian looked at the pedestrians and shops on the street with interest. He stayed in the canyon. For the better part of a year, I wandered around in the mountains for several months without seeing anyone. Now that I was back in this bustling market, I felt a little excited. According to his knowledge, Pingwu County and Qingzhu County are bordering each other. He didn't know the way in the mountains, so he ended up here by accident.
But he soon calmed down and stood in front of a pharmacy. There was an antique plaque on the pharmacy that read Miaozhitang. This is the fourth pharmacy he has seen along the way, and it is the most grand one. It should be able to give him a good price for his herbal medicines.
There are three clerks in their early twenties in the store, as well as an old doctor sitting in the hall and a fat accountant with a rosy face. Lu Xiaotian walked in, looked at a few people, and asked one of the taller waiters, "Can I buy herbal medicine in the store?"
"Our Miaozhitang is the largest pharmacy in Pingwu County. Ordinary herbal medicines look down upon you, why are you joining in the fun?”
There were several customers in the store, and the waiter was greeting them and waving impatiently. The better herbal medicines are mostly found in deep mountains and old forests. Such places are inaccessible and often haunted by ferocious beasts and snakes. Even some warriors do not dare to enter easily. As for some ordinary herbal medicines in the periphery, Miaozhitang has its own source of herbal medicines, and it does not look down on such scattered traders.
Lu Xiaotian frowned and took out a rather large Huang Jing from the baggage on his back. There were dozens of fine knots on it.
"Polygonatum vulgaris more than 40 years old!" Among the old doctors sitting in the hall, they are the most sensitive to herbs from the previous year. At a glance, they can see the extraordinary features of this Polygonatum japonica. Although it is not the best, it is already a good one. Excellent herbs.
“How much do you bid for this Polygonatum?” Lu Xiaotian asked. "Little brother, it's not easy. There are not many Polygonatum japonicas of this year. I can give you a price of thirty taels of silver. What do you think, little brother?" The fat shopkeeper changed his expression at this time and said with a smile. .
Lu Xiaotian didn't answer, just put Huang Jing away, turned around and left.
"Wait a minute, if the little brother thinks the price is too low, we can talk again." The fat shopkeeper didn't expect Lu Xiaotian to react like this. Seeing him about to walk out of the door, he hurriedly stopped him.
“The bid is several percent lower than the market price, and most of the herbal medicines that are decades old are in short supply. The shopkeeper is actually doing a good business.” Lu Xiaotian turned around and glanced at the fat shopkeeper indifferently. How many questions had he asked just now? How could a pharmacy be fooled so easily?
"My little brother is a shrewd man. I'm sorry for my stupidity. Let's do it this way. The price is fifty taels." The fat shopkeeper quickly bowed his hands and said with a smile.
It was nearly a few taels higher than expected, and he was quite satisfied. He used to work as a handyman, and it took several months to save two silver beans, but a single Polygonatum sibiricum can be sold for such a price. With this money It is enough for the family to live without worries for decades.
Lu Xiaotian was about to agree, but suddenly he felt a faint spiritual energy coming from the backyard of Miaozhitang. Its aura is exactly the same as the Qi Gathering Pill. He couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat. Yes, it must be the spiritual grass used to refine the Qi Gathering Pill.
“I won’t sell this Polygonatum japonica.”
“No? Then why did the little brother come to Miaozhi Hall? Is it to entertain me?” The fat shopkeeper’s face was a little unhappy. typical.
“I heard that Miaozhitang has a full range of herbal medicines. I need some more exotic herbs, so I want to exchange them with the shopkeeper. Since this Polygonatum odoratum is priced at fifty taels of silver, if I replace it with other herbs, I will get a refund for the price. "Don't make up for it."
Lu Xiaotian wandered around the barren mountains and ridges for several months without finding the spiritual grass. He came across it unexpectedly. How could he miss it.
The fat shopkeeper's face turned slightly bright, "So that's it, it's easy to say, I wonder what kind of herbal medicine the little brother wants?"
Lu Xiaotian said, "The smell of this herb is quite unique, I can smell it, the shopkeeper's You don’t mind if I enter the backyard of Miaozhi Hall.”
“It doesn’t matter,” the fat shopkeeper nodded.
The backyard of Miaozhitang is very open, and there are many herbs that need to be dried, ground, or roasted. There were dozens of people busy in front of me. There was also a carriage, and two strong men were unloading the herbs from it.
(End of this chapter)