Chapter 36: 100 years old ginseng
Bluebell was undoubtedly a herbal medicine . But, can it really be considered to be an extremely precious herb?
Perhaps, not really . Bluebell has a fragrant smell, but taste bitter . It was mainly used to lessen to the side effect of strong drugs . It was also similar to licorice, but not as good as it is .
Therefore, modern pharmacists were very reluctant to plant bluebells . And over the time, bluebells were replaced by another kind of herbs .
It was not until that year when she inadvertently discovered that there was a very special medicinal essence in bluebell . This medicinal essence could kill cancer cells . In which it became a marvelous discovery . But, when she discovered it, there was only very few bluebells that exist in the world . And the current situation of the environment in the 23rd century was no longer suitable to grow bluebell .
However, although there was a large file of bluebell in front of her . How will she extract its medicinal essence and do a research medicine in this world?
This was not the 23rd century, she can’t extract the medicinal essence . So, this bluebell was now only an ordinary herb… …
Seeing the excitement on her face gradually diminishing, Hu Feng was confused: “What happened to you?”
Bai Zhi sighed and shook her head: “Nothing, I’m glad to see these bluebells . But, I’m afraid they won’t sell at a good price . Forget it, let them grow here first . Maybe, we can use them in the future . ”
Bai Zhi turned around with a bitter smile . The bamboo bag on her back was still empty . She thought, in such a big forest, there will be abundant herbs, but… … imagination was still far from reality .
At this time, she was physically exhausted . She knows she could no longer go forward . They must return on the same road . Otherwise, if they were lost and the night came, the hungry animals will eat them . They will end up miserable .
But, just as she was preparing to return back to the village, a bright red color fell on her eyes . She thought she was blinded . But, under the tree, near the bluebell’s field, there was a dazzling red color .
Bai Zhi quickly rushed over and stared at the bright red jujube-like fruit .
Hu Feng also followed and glanced at the red fruit . He was curious, so he asked: “Is this a wild fruit?”
Bai Zhi rubbed together her palms and said with a smile: “No, this is not a wild fruit . This is a wild ginseng! A wild ginseng ah! With its size, it can be sold with a big amount . ”
When Hu Feng heard it was a wild ginseng, he also got excited . The ginseng was as precious as gold . Especially the wild ginseng in this kind of forest . An average person like him cannot afford it .
Bai Zhi took out her small shovel and carefully excavated the ginseng . Hu Feng didn’t help her this time . He doesn’t understand this thing . He might destroy it if he helps .
Digging ginseng was a very meticulous work . She mustn’t be anxious or hurry . She must ensure and keep the quality of this ginseng . After all, the more the quality was good, the better the price .
After digging for a long time, half the body of ginseng was finally revealed . This ginseng was bigger than she had imagined . She doesn’t know how long it has grown in this deep forest . Maybe, it was more than a hundred years old .
After she finished digging out the whole ginseng, Bai Zhi patted the soil and smiled in front of Hu Feng: “Have you ever seen such a big ginseng before?”
Hu Feng shook his head, then said: “I don’t know, I lost my memory . But in 3 years I lived in Huangtou Village, I’ve never seen one . ”