Early morning.
The silver moon gradually disappeared, and the sun began to appear.
The sun and moon briefly share the same sky, while a faint purple aura rises from the east.
A hazy purple mist spread the morning light, illuminating the small town in the valley, its antique buildings, white walls, blue tiles, and deep courtyards.
It has a unique charm, though.
The town is small and named Bayi.
The area is surrounded by mountains, providing shelter from warfare, and has gentle rivers and streams running north to south.
In times of chaos, one can find refuge from the world; in times of peace, one can benefit the people with water resources. It is truly a paradise on earth, a land of outstanding people and abundant resources.
at this time.
The bustling town center
As always, Qin Lu faced Yao, who gazed eastward, breathing deeply to calm his mind.
They only ended their morning exercise when the sun was fully up.
Although his mind was as calm as water and as firm as iron, his foundation was ultimately too shallow. Like a mayfly trying to shake a tree, he failed to grasp the profound meaning.
In the end, all efforts were in vain, leaving one feeling discouraged, disheartened, and utterly exhausted.
Slight adjustments to be made.
Only then did Qin Lu set up his shop, hang up the sign "Qin Family Medical Clinic," and look at the bustling city, finally able to return to peace.
The faint scent of cooking fires soothes the mind and calms the spirit.
Let's calculate the time
Twenty-one years have passed since my rebirth.
Qin Lu has no cheat codes, no system or other cheat codes, no powerful backer, and no ancient artifacts or other secret treasures.
The only lucky thing is...
Years ago, when he went up the mountain to chop firewood, he accidentally obtained a secret martial arts manual from a cave.
Its name is: Cangmu Jing
Judging from the remains in the cave, they appear to be martial arts techniques from the martial arts world.
Unfortunately, after several years of study, I still couldn't grasp the essence of the subject. However, I did learn a lot about the medical principles recorded above, and I used that as a foundation.
He became a barefoot doctor.
Although they were still not wealthy, they were much better off than the tenant farmers.
After several years of accumulation, he finally opened a clinic in the town and was able to gain a foothold by virtue of his skills.
Having lived two lives, I am born with knowledge.
Qin Lu deeply understood the importance of a skill; only by mastering the means of production could one truly master it.
Only then can we stand on our own feet and become strong!
Farmers, honest men, no matter which life they live, can only be cattle and sheep waiting to be slaughtered. Only by striving for self-improvement can they find a moment of peace.
Having lived a long time, one naturally sees through the ways of the world.
Right now
Seeing that the clinic was wide open, people began to come and inquire about prices.
Most of them were nomadic families living deep in the mountains, relying on risking their lives to pick medicinal herbs to earn a living and support their families.
A doctor is one who has a benevolent heart.
Qin Lu would buy any medicinal herb that seemed acceptable.
Making things convenient for others is making things convenient for yourself.
It's only about ten coins, but it's worth it to gain a good reputation. Anyway, you can just resell it to those rich gentlemen.
Its value should be at least four times higher.
With a little more careful embellishment, it might even sell for a higher price.
After all, the local gentry and wealthy families prefer expensive things; if you sell them cheaply, they won't like it.
Isn't that just human nature?
However today
This truly opened Qin Lu's eyes.
A mountain dweller carefully took out a crude wooden box from his bosom.
Wait for it to open slowly.
Then I saw a wild ginseng, emitting a fresh medicinal fragrance, and it looked to be of excellent quality!
Qin Lu took a closer look and couldn't help but marvel inwardly:
This ginseng has whiskers several inches long, a body resembling a human, and a skull with more than twenty joints, indicating it is over twenty years old. It is a rare sight indeed.
The ginseng is probably older than me!
The so-called one or two taels of ginseng costs no more than two or three taels of silver.
This ginseng weighs at least six or seven taels and is over twenty years old, a rare treasure that hasn't appeared for several years! Its value is at least forty or fifty taels of silver!
Although I was amazed.
But Qin Lu didn't show any unusual reaction, only revealing a bit of interest, and said:
"Sir, how much are you asking for?"
Upon hearing this...
The old man was also a little unsure, after all, he was just a country bumpkin.
My experience is still somewhat limited.
I only know that ordinary wild ginseng sells for three or five taels of silver, which is a very good price.
But he really didn't know where to start with this one.
If he quotes too low a price, he'll lose a lot of money; if he quotes too high a price, he might not live to spend it, since he's just a powerless, unemployed mountain hermit.
He will lose money and bring disaster upon himself; even if he dies, no one will claim his body.
But when he thought about his life of hard work, the old man couldn't help but hesitate.
Now that his descendants have no one to rely on, must they be forced to toil their entire lives like him, only to live for a fleeting moment?
"Manager Qin, you are such a good person, such a kind person!"
"How about... fifteen taels of silver?"
"No, no, no... thirteen taels, ten taels... how about ten taels of silver?"
The old man ultimately took a gamble.
Ten taels of silver is not a lot, but it is not a small amount either. It is enough for an ordinary family of five to live on for several years. It is not a small amount.
And they are capable of doing a lot of real work.
Whether it's buying a few acres of fertile land, or purchasing some poultry and livestock, it's all excellent, or it's for arranging a marriage for future generations to continue the family line.
These things were enough to make their family change their social standing.
Although the old man cherished his life, how could he miss such an opportunity!
In this lifetime, you can lose countless times.
But winning just one crucial victory can benefit generations to come.
See here
It is perfectly acceptable for Qin to carry out the execution.
However, he did not agree immediately. He pretended to hesitate and considered it for a moment before reluctantly agreeing.
immediately
Cash on delivery.
The old man took the money and left, but soon after, many people followed him.
Seeing this, Qin Lu shook his head slightly.
It's always been difficult to have both; there's always a trade-off.
Can you have your cake and eat it too?
The wealth we receive today is fate; it could be an opportunity for our descendants to rise to prominence in the future, or it could bring unexpected disaster. Who can say for sure?
Even him
Having acquired this precious ginseng today might just be a curse.
However, compared to that old man, one had received a windfall that was not commensurate with his position, while the other still had room to maneuver.
For him
A single precious ginseng plant might only attract the covetous eyes of others.
It wouldn't necessarily lead to their death, or cause them to rob or injure people in the street.
After all, as a doctor...
To some extent, he can decide a person's life or death, and he is well-known. Within Bayi Town alone, there are probably very few who dare to touch him.
You dare to break off all pretense of civility today.
Given time, when you need help, Qin Lu can simply sit back and watch, refusing to offer any assistance.
...
soon.
After noon
No more injured people have petitioned today.
Qin Lu then left the door slightly ajar, picked up the precious ginseng, and slipped into the backyard.
He's already got the news of a precious ginseng today, and it's unlikely he can keep it a secret. After all, Bayi Town is only a tiny place, how can it keep such things hidden?
I estimate that in a couple of days, someone will come to visit, asking for the precious medicine.
In particular, the Wei and Han families in the town are both local gentry and wealthy families, with dozens or even hundreds of clansmen, making them the most prominent surnames in the town.
Both of their grandfathers were old and suffered from severe blood and qi deficiency.
With winter fast approaching, it's essential to consume nourishing foods to replenish one's blood and energy. As the saying goes, "An elder in the family is a treasure."
With them around, this family will never be in chaos.
Therefore, continuing their lives naturally became the top priority for both families.
Putting all that aside
However, its value is enough to attract these wealthy individuals, since who would complain about having too few treasures?
Moreover, it's a life-saving treasure!