Chapter 9: Purchasing Medicine

Without wasting any time, Mao Xiaofang continued to explain the details of the condensation method to Jiang Le

After Mao Xiaofang explained the Ningfa Daojue once again, Jiang Le effortlessly entered a state of cultivation, just as he had the day before

Calculating this, Jiang Le felt a sharp pain in his teeth

What medicine does the guest want to catch

Jiang Le is truly overjoyed to the point of being foolish.

Jiang Le retorted, "I understand the master's intention, but everyone should have a hobby, right? Some people enjoy flowers and plants, some like reading, and I simply enjoy counting money. Is that not acceptable?"

This time, Mao Xiaofang did not harbor any resentment towards Jiang Le. In fact, she felt somewhat relieved.

Jiang Le is overjoyed; it seems that this is indeed better than money

The seriousness lasted only a moment, and then Jiang Le suddenly broke into a beaming smile, joyfully exclaiming: "I didn't expect that this old man Jin's shop, though small, has quite a fortune. There are three million in this card. Wow, I have never seen so much money in my life. I suddenly feel so happy"

This is what the saying goes: a master leads one to the door, but the cultivation is up to the individual

What does it mean?

Look at the sign above

Jiang Le was frightened

However, Jiang Le glanced over and couldn't help but furrow her brow

Upon careful recollection, he remembers a few lines of the technique taught by Mao Xiaofang yesterday; if it were in the past, he would have certainly forgotten all of it

Suddenly, his expression changed. Jiang Le, without saying a word, rushed out of the courtyard. At the breakfast shop outside the antique street, he ordered five baskets of buns, five bowls of noodles, and five cups of soy milk, then packed them up and returned to the small courtyard. Only then did he take a big mouthful of noodles and a bun, eating heartily.

It is indeed remarkable that after just one night of cultivation, Jiang Le's struggle with learning seems to have improved significantly

Carefully folding up the prescription, Jiang Le decided that after obtaining the medicinal herbs, this prescription would be well kept, and during her free time, she would practice imitating it.

Looking again at the words above, they are all the names of various herbs related to the books

There are a total of 17 types of medicinal materials, and it is particularly noted that only wild materials are acceptable. Clearly, this was left by Mao Xiaofang

As for the prescription from Mao Xiaofang, even for a standard one, the total cost would start at two hundred thousand.

The name is quite ordinary, but the writing is impressive, with a strong and majestic style. Looking at the signature below, it surprisingly has a history of a hundred years; this is a century-old brand. Just look at this writing, it is worthy of trust.

Not wanting to say much, Mao Xiaofang pointed at the tree root inside the red cloth bag and said, "In my opinion, the most valuable thing in here is this old ginseng."

Cultivation is about achieving one's own enlightenment. Therefore, a master should only provide guidance in moderation and not say too much. If too much is said, it becomes one's own path, suitable for oneself but not necessarily for others, which can easily lead them astray

On a cushion in the hall, Jiang Le sat cross-legged, breathing evenly, with a calm and natural expression. He exuded an alluring charm, which was quite extraordinary

Jiang Le earnestly followed Mao Xiaofang's instructions. The jade talisman hung around his neck, and the Jin family's talisman was carefully wrapped again in red cloth and placed in the hidden compartment

However, after looking at the prescription, Jiang Le gritted her teeth and decided that if she was going to buy, she would only buy the best, even if it meant not buying at all

What herbs are needed? Master, please make a list, and I will go buy them tomorrow

Mao Xiaofang smiled mysteriously: "Cultivation, cultivation, wealth, partners, methods, and land—why is wealth placed first? Cultivation is quite costly. Back in my day, when I was consolidating my methods and establishing my foundation, I spent a total of one hundred thousand taels of silver just to lay a better foundation. This does not even include the cultivation materials I obtained through my own efforts, which would add up to even more."

Suddenly, Jiang Le raised her eyebrows slightly and slowly opened her eyes

I am just a little hungry, but there are many benefits to it

Upon meeting Jiang Le, a slender young man dressed in a simple servant's outfit approached to greet him. He wore a professional smile and did not show any discrimination due to Jiang Le's ordinary attire, clearly indicating that he had received good training.

"Hmph, I do not want you to become too attached to external things. For a practitioner of the Dao, your magical power is the only fundamental you can truly rely on. Everything else is merely an illusion and should not occupy your mind too much," said Mao Xiaofang earnestly.

"Sure, absolutely no problem," Jiang Le responded generously

Subsequently, Jiang Le became more dedicated to his cultivation

A row of small regular script characters on the paper, written with vigor and strength, conveys a sense of ink penetrating through the paper, reaching deep into the wood.

After consuming ninety percent of the buns and noodles, Jiang Le finally felt full.

It was merely to lay a foundation, yet it actually cost one hundred thousand taels of silver

A breath of murky air was expelled, accompanied by a sudden rumbling from the stomach, hinting at a desire to devour everything.

Mao Xiaofang was quite exasperated; this young man had a fair amount of fallacious reasoning.

What relationship do my three million and one hundred thousand taels of silver have with each other

There is an aura about this man that he finds unpleasant

On the morning of the second day, a ray of sunlight streamed through the window, falling onto the ground and emitting a hazy glow

Jiang Le was startled

The Jin family's legacy, once I truly embark on this path, I will certainly study and learn diligently, ensuring it does not come to an end. I will not let down the deep affection of the old man Jin

Mao Xiaofang playfully responded, "This is hard to say."

The man appears to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a fair complexion and no beard. He has a handsome appearance, short hair, and is dressed in a well-fitted casual suit. With a smile on his face, his gentle demeanor naturally evokes a sense of fondness in others

"Master, you need not scare me. I know that Old Man Jin has gone and will not return. However, rest assured, since Old Man Jin has arranged this for me, if I were to be ungrateful and not appreciate it, it would be a great disservice to his kindness." Jiang Le said with a serious expression.

Seeing Jiang Le's greedy expression, Mao Xiaofang coldly asked, "Does this mere three million surpass one hundred thousand taels of silver?"

Although Jiang Le is not very clear about the silver price, a rough calculation shows that 100,000 taels of silver is worth 20 million RMB, not including the cultivation resources he acquired himself. This means that his master actually spent several million when establishing his foundation

Jiang Le wore a bitter expression, glancing at the bank card and then at Mao Xiaofang, and lamented, "Master, could you let me be a little happier for a while?"

Jiang Le was just about to speak when the frail young man in front of him suddenly brightened his eyes and said first, "Please wait a moment, sir." After saying this, he brushed past Jiang Le.

As he carefully selected and inquired about the prices, Jiang Le realized that the prescription left by his master was indeed quite expensive

Jiang Le was immediately delighted: "I didn't expect my master's calligraphy to be so excellent. It seems that in addition to my cultivation, I can also seek his guidance on calligraphy. This master is indeed a great bargain, worth several in one."

Mao Xiaofang smiled without speaking, yet secretly felt quite grateful to this old man. Not only did he leave behind a good disciple, but he also prepared cultivation materials, making it somewhat embarrassing for her to take over.

Jiang Le's eyes lit up, and he quickly picked up the old ginseng, examining it carefully for a moment. With his discerning eye, he truly could not see what was so special about it. He looked up, curious, and asked, "Master, is this somewhat hard and unhelpful thing really valuable?"

This old man is still quite attentive; it seems that you need not worry about your initial cultivation.

Sitting comfortably on the stone bench under the willow tree, sipping soy milk, Jiang Le glanced at a pile of leftover food containers on the stone table and couldn't help but smile wryly: "My appetite has increased again. Master was right; relying solely on eating, I cannot progress in my cultivation. It seems I need to attend to alchemy matters sooner rather than later"

He turned around and saw a man strolling into the pharmacy entrance

Jiang Le stood there with his mouth agape, at a loss for words

After tidying up the leftover breakfast, Jiang Le returned to the lobby and found a piece of paper on the altar table in the lobby

Mao Xiaofang provided an explanation of several items left behind by Old Man Jin

Bai Cao Pharmacy

After tidying up, Jiang Le sat down under the spirit tablet in the main hall and began to observe mourning for Old Man Jin

With three million in hand, Jiang Le instantly became extravagant. I have money now; what medicine can't I buy? You mention one, and I'll buy you two.

While observing along the way, Jiang Le suddenly spotted a relatively large storefront, decorated in a rather ancient and profound style, which appeared to be a trustworthy pharmacy

After more than ten years, I am finally going to become a normal person. Once I am completely well, I must share this news with my mother, so she can also be happy for her son

At around 9 o'clock in the morning, Jiang Le left Antique Street with a backpack.

Jiang Le was taken aback, looking at Mao Xiaofang with confusion

Surprised, he conveyed this matter to Mao Xiaofang, who immediately nodded and smiled, saying: "It seems that your soul injury is not serious. Once you are able to control the vital energy within your body, and the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit complement each other, you should be able to recover."

These items are all precious. This is the jade talisman of the Jin family, which also symbolizes the head of the Jin family. It is carved from a piece of spiritual jade essence and has been nurtured by the Daoist practices of high-level practitioners for hundreds of years. It has the effects of calming the mind and resisting external evils. You can carry it with you, and it will greatly benefit your cultivation. This book is the Daoist teachings of the Jin family. It seems to be missing quite a few parts, but the Jin family's techniques for locating dragons and points of energy, as well as their methods for warding off evil and protecting the home, are quite unique. In the future, you can learn them, and it will not be in vain for the old man Jin to leave you this resource.

This practice is not something that ordinary people can afford, as it is extremely costly

How is it? Do you still think you are very wealthy now?" Mao Xiaofang asked with a tone of criticism

Jiang Le bitterly remarked: "Old Jin has prepared so meticulously; if I were to say I won't cultivate the Dao, would he be so angry that he crawls out from the ground to settle the score with me"

Mao Xiaofang said irritably: "This is a ginseng with nearly a hundred years of medicinal age, extremely rare. Even if you have money, you probably won't be able to buy it. When combined with several precious herbs to formulate medicine, it is one of the best spiritual medicines for foundation building on the path."

Another night without incident

After all, it concerns cultivation; in order to avoid being subdued by demons when the time comes to subdue them, this expense cannot be spared

Upon picking it up, Jiang Le's eyes immediately lit up

Deer antler, goji berries, angelica, cattle bile

Jiang Le is also a calligraphy enthusiast, and upon seeing it, he could not help but be captivated, admiring it for a long time. He felt that there were traces of the Yan style within, yet it also took a unique path, innovating independently. He can be regarded as a master of calligraphy in his generation

The entrance of Baicao Pharmacy is large, and the interior space is even more expansive. The displays consist of traditional wooden cabinets and large medicine compartments, exuding an antique charm. This sight struck Jiang Le as quite novel.

With three million in hand, Jiang Le, feeling financially robust, arrived at the traditional Chinese medicine market in Qingyang City, ready to purchase the herbs listed on his master's prescription.

Mao Xiaofang glanced at Jiang Le with a playful expression and said, "Since you are so concerned, I will prepare a prescription for you later"

Jiang Lewei smiled faintly and walked into the pharmacy

Jiang Le easily entered a meditative state, and the Dao formula operated autonomously, aligning with the method most suitable for his body, which resonated with the Dao. The Dao that was most suitable for him

Is it really this expensive to cultivate? It's just a foundation. If I were to complete the entire training, how much would that cost?

Deer antler, angelica, and cattle bile, among others, generally cost several hundred to a thousand. This is for those of inferior quality; if the quality is excellent, prices can reach several thousand to tens of thousands.