Traveling through time and space: Medical skills travel the world

Chapter 180 The Desire to Explore

Around her, several friends gathered around the campfire, enthusiastically sharing their experiences and adventures. Every word shone like a spark, igniting her curiosity.

"You are so lucky!" Chen Fang looked at Li Ming beside her with longing. He was a frequent traveler who had seen many rare wonders. "What was the scene of the ancient ruins you mentioned?"

Li Ming smiled slightly, his bamboo-like figure standing taller against the firelight, his voice as gentle as the spring breeze: "It was a forgotten palace, with emerald green vines climbing all over the walls, like the ghosts of time making it timeless. We found several ancient murals inside, depicting the myths and legends of this land."

Chen Fang's eyes sparkled. "Can you tell me more about this? What are those myths about?"

"Of course." Li Ming's expression became serious, as if he was instantly brought back to that mysterious time and space. "There is a legend about the mountain god. According to legend, a young hunter accidentally entered the mountain god's territory and offended him. The mountain god was furious and cursed the hunter, making him unable to leave the mountains forever."

"What happened to the hunter later?" Zhao Ya, who was standing nearby, also joined the discussion. Her long black hair fluttered in the wind, and her face was full of curiosity.

"He lost his way in the mountains and eventually became another derived beast, guarding the land." Li Ming said slowly, his voice revealing ancient awe.

"What a sad story!" Chen Fang sighed, a trace of regret flashed through her heart. She looked up at the night sky, dotted with stars, as if telling unknown secrets, and also awakened her hidden desire to explore. "If one day, I can also go to such a place and find out what's going on!"

"If you really want to go, why not come with us." Wang Ming, who was sitting on the other side, suddenly said. He was always taciturn, but at this moment his eyes showed some determination. "I heard that there is a relic hidden in the mountains in the south. Who knows what amazing discoveries there will be."

"South?" Chen Fang's heartbeat quickened instantly, as if that distant place was no longer a phantom to her. "How do we plan our trip?"

Li Ming thought for a while and nodded in response: "You can use this time to prepare the necessary supplies and plan the date of departure. You need to bring a map, dry food, and some simple tools."

"I can be responsible for preparing food." Zhao Ya was willing to help, with a bright smile on her face, "I will ask the old servants at home to help me make some delicious dry food to ensure that you will not go hungry when you travel."

"I'll be responsible for collecting relevant information." Wang Ming was not to be outdone, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, "It is said that the area was once a gathering place for several prominent families, and many rare cultural relics were buried there."

"Okay, then I'll be responsible for leading the way." Li Ming smiled freely, his eyes revealing a hint of bravery and decisiveness, as if he had already imagined the scene at the beginning of their adventure.

She felt the warmth of friendship and the desire to pursue the unknown together. At that moment, her soul seemed to have followed Li Ming's words, traveling through time and space, heading towards the unknown she longed for.

Zhao Ya beside him walked while happily looking at the various stalls around him, and said excitedly: "Chen Fang, have you heard of that mysterious herbal medicine market? I heard that there are many rare and precious herbs there, and even elixirs that can cure all kinds of diseases!"

"Medicinal herbs market?" Chen Fang was slightly startled, with a gleam of curiosity in her eyes. "Which medicinal herbs market are you talking about?"

"Just outside this city, at the foot of the old mountain, many vendors and pharmacists gather on the fifth day of every month to sell rare medicinal materials." Zhao Ya's eyes were burning, as if the mysterious market had endless charm for her.

"Let's go and take a look! I have always been curious about the effects of medicinal herbs." Chen Fang's heart was full of anticipation, which undoubtedly ignited her desire to explore again.

"Good idea! I'll go find Li Ming right now. He knows those medicinal herbs best and maybe he can give us more guidance." The excitement on Zhao Ya's face almost overflowed as she hurriedly ran towards the alley ahead.

A moment later, the three of them met up. Li Ming had just walked out of an old pharmacist's stall, carrying a few bags of herbs in his hands, and happened to hear their conversation. "Are you talking about the herbal medicine market? I'm just about to go there!" He put down the bag, his eyes full of smiles, "It's such a wonderful place, full of unknown possibilities!"

"Can you tell me, what specific special medicinal herbs are there?" Chen Fang asked eagerly, with an exploratory heart.

"Oh, almost everything you can think of is available." Li Ming rubbed his hands, his eyes showing his love for medicinal materials. "Some medicinal materials are very precious, such as the 'Millennium Ganoderma Lucidum', which is said to prolong life; and the 'Valley White Flower', which can be used to make potions to calm the mind."

"It's amazing!" Zhao Ya's eyes sparkled. "I heard that the pharmacists there all have special skills. They can use elixirs to save people and cure all kinds of poisons."

"That's right." Li Ming nodded in response, "Sometimes, they have the opportunity to share some secret recipes, which can help us understand the characteristics and combinations of different medicinal materials."

"When are we going?" Chen Fang asked excitedly, her tone full of vitality.

"Early tomorrow morning." Li Ming said firmly, with a fearless light in his eyes. "We can set off early and arrive just before the market opens, so we can pick the freshest herbs."

"See you tomorrow!" Zhao Ya said happily. She couldn't wait to go to the unknown and mysterious market.

The first rays of sunlight in the morning shone through the window lattice into the house. Chen Fang had already dressed up and set off with Zhao Ya. Along the way, the two talked excitedly, reflecting the warmth of spring.

When they arrived at the market, they saw a bustling scene everywhere. The smell of various medicinal herbs wafted from the stalls, mixed with the fragrance of grass and the smell of soil, creating a colorful scene. In the huge market, the vendors' cries rose and fell, as if telling their own stories.

"Look over there!" Zhao Ya pointed at a stall and said excitedly, "There are all kinds of bottles and jars filled with medicinal herbs of different colors. It's really beautiful!"

"Let's go and take a look." Chen Fang secretly looked forward to it, and walked towards that place. Sure enough, the stall was full of bags and porcelain bottles of strange shapes, and through the porcelain bottles, you could vaguely see the colorful medicinal materials shining in the sun.

"This medicinal herb is 'Morning Dew Grass', which can cure cough; that one is 'Green Cloud Vine', which can detoxify." Li Ming said excitedly, carefully explaining to them the characteristics of each medicinal herb.

"What are the prices of these medicinal herbs?" Chen Fang seemed a little nervous. After all, she was not rich, and she hoped to find rare treasures at reasonable prices.

"You can try to negotiate the price with the stall owner." Li Ming comforted, "Most of the drug dealers here are reasonable. As long as we know a little bit, we can bargain."

After several rounds of selection, Chen Fang finally found the 'Valley White Flower' she liked and happily traded with the stall owner. Zhao Ya was attracted by some rare rhizomes, while Li Ming helped the two girls to calculate.

"We have gained a lot today!" Zhao Ya said happily. Her hands full of medicinal herbs made her immersed in a cheerful atmosphere.