Returning to 83 Mountain Hunting

Chapter 129 Precious Wuling Ginseng (please order the full version)

Ji Chang took out a dark thing from the hive, which looked like a small potato.

"Isn't this the very rare black ginseng?"

Ji Chang muttered, and then you cut some with a knife.

"It really is!"

The inside is white and has a special smell.

"It seems that this hive used to be a termite nest, so that's why it grows black ginseng, right?" Ji Chang said as he reached into the hive and took out another egg-sized black ginseng.

Wulingshen is densely distributed in the cavity of the abandoned black-winged soil termite colony.

When mature, some hyphae assemble to form sclerotia.The sclerotia are spherical, ellipsoidal or egg-shaped, so they are called "eggs".

The appearance of Wulingshen is brown or black, with a diameter of 1.5-8cm. There are round dimples at the junction with the hyphae. After the sclerotia grow, they gradually break away from the hyphae and take on the shape of a "navel".

The inside of the sclerotia is white, the flesh is soft, and it has an aroma similar to that of gallinobacteria.The taste is sweet.The upper end of the sclerotia has a stalk hanging from the upper wall of the termite nest and connected to the rhizome.

It has the effects of calming the nerves, stopping bleeding and lowering blood pressure.Mainly used to treat insomnia, palpitations, hematemesis, epistaxis, hypertension, and burns.

Therefore, this rare Wulingshen is very precious.

Ji Chang didn't see their rhizomes, maybe they were eaten by some animal.

Ji Chang squeezed the black ginseng in his hand and felt it was very firm.

He knew that not all black ginseng had the same value. Like ginseng, black ginseng was divided into three grades: fine flower, second flower, and large flower.

The skin of the thin-flowered ginseng has fine lines, black eggs, and fruit stones. The flesh is white and can sink to the bottom when put in water. This kind is the most precious and rare among the Wuling ginseng. In later generations, it can be sold for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands. catty.

The skin is rough, the fruit is light, and it is half-floating in the water. The price is low, but it can still reach tens of thousands.

Finally, the skin is very rough and the inside has been eaten by termites. Those that float on the water are big spenders.This kind of large flower product can generally be sold for hundreds to thousands of pounds per catty.

Ji Chang estimated that what he was holding was fine flower material and should be able to sink to the bottom.

I just don’t know what the price of Wulingshen is at this time, and whether it can be sold at a good price.

Ji Chang wouldn't mind selling it if he could.

After all, he is still short of money now.

Moreover, Wu Ling Ginseng cannot be found only in this place. As long as there are suitable conditions, it will definitely grow.

It's just that he didn't know that there was such a good thing in the mountains and forests of his hometown before, but now he knows.

As long as you look for it in a targeted manner, you will definitely be able to find other Wulingshen.

Just like matsutake, it can't just be a few plants.

He put the entire hive into his own aluminum pot, covered it with a lid, and then Ji Chang continued digging to see how much black ginseng was left.

Ji Chang took out the black ginseng from the hive one after another, with a smile on his face.

His luck was really good. He dug up 17 black ginseng in total, and they were quite big. The largest one was as big as a big goose egg.

The total weight is estimated to be about one to five pounds, which is very powerful.

Because they are all solid, they are relatively heavy.

Needless to say, these are all fine goods.

After putting them in the bamboo basket, Ji Chang needed to go back and ask Mr. Huang for advice on how to preserve this kind of black ginseng.

After burying the soil back, Ji Chang took advantage of the rain to wash his hands.

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and Ji Chang knew that Gu Shuyao must be worried about him.

Unfortunately, there is no weather forecast now, so we cannot use it to judge whether it is suitable to go out.

However, even if there is a weather forecast, it is difficult to predict accurately.

Especially today's technology cannot be so accurate.

What you can rely on is your own experience.

However, Ji Chang also looked at the sky when he went out in the morning, and went into the mountains only when he thought it would not rain.

Who would have thought that the weather would suddenly change soon after entering the mountain, and it would become very urgent.

It was difficult to go back under such heavy rain, so Ji Chang could only stay.

Rainy days are very inconvenient, so prepare to go back when the rain stops.

Today I have honey and black ginseng, so I don’t think I left empty-handed.

The rain continued until noon and still didn't show any sign of stopping. Ji Chang collected some firewood and successfully lit it in the rocket stove.

Ji Chang took out a rabbit and prepared to roast it.

Now that there is a rocket stove, it is much safer to make a fire.

After it was cooked, Ji Chang sat on the hammock and ate the roasted rabbit.

Eating rabbit meat in the mountains and forests on a rainy day is quite pleasant and has a poetic feeling.

Ji Chang knew that Gu Shuyao would definitely like it.

However, it is inconvenient for her to have a big belly now. After she gives birth to the child, when the child is older, he can take her to his hunting ground to experience it.

Ji Chang believed that by then he should have built a hunting ground.

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, the rain finally stopped.

Ji Chang didn't waste any time and started back directly.

He had already packed everything, put away the tarpaulin and set off directly.

In the evening, Ji Chang returned home.

Seeing Ji Chang coming back, Gu Shuyao couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.

"How about it, you didn't get wet on the mountain, did you?"

"I made ginger soup, do you want to drink some?"

Looking at Gu Shuyao who looked concerned, Ji Chang smiled slightly: "It didn't rain. I brought the tarp you prepared and used it to make a tent when it started raining. I didn't get wet at all."

"How can I not drink a little because of my wife's thoughts? It's also good to drink a small bowl to warm my stomach."

Gu Shuyao shook her head directly: "Since you haven't been exposed to the rain, don't drink it. It's not a good drink."

Ji Chang smiled, and then took out an aluminum pot from a basket.

"Daughter-in-law, guess what's in here?"

Gu Shuyao glanced at Ji Chang curiously, and then said, "It must be some delicious wild fruit. It seems to have a little fragrance."

"No, guess again." Ji Chang did not reveal the answer immediately, but asked Gu Shuyao to continue guessing.

Life always needs some little fun, so that there will be surprises.

"Hmm... It smells like the aroma of some kind of plant. Is it some kind of flower?" Gu Shuyao continued to guess.

"Wait, it's honey, it seems like honey!" Gu Shuyao felt that Ji Chang would not put the flowers in the pot.

Inside, there is most likely food.

Since it's not fruit, it might be nectar.Otherwise, there will be no floral fragrance.

"Dang Dang Dang!" Ji Chang opened the lid directly: "Congratulations, you guessed it right."

"So many!" Gu Shuyao couldn't help but marveled when she saw the honeycombs in the pot.

"Well, I was lucky. There was a swarm of bumblebees right where I set up my tent, so I dug it up."

"Moreover, there is not only honey in it, but also something better." As he spoke, Ji Chang couldn't help but smile mysteriously.

"Something better, what is it?" Gu Shuyao looked at Ji Chang curiously.

What else could be better than honey?
Moreover, it is still in the hive.

She really couldn't think of it and couldn't guess it.

That's why she chose to ask Ji Chang directly.

"It's this rare fungus called Wulingshen." As he spoke, Ji Chang took out the Wulingshen from the bamboo basket.

Gu Shuyao took the Wulingshen with a surprised look on her face. This was the first time she had seen this kind of fungus.

"This is so dark, can it be eaten?" Gu Shuyao asked curiously.

"Will it taste better than matsutake?" Gu Shuyao still likes to eat matsutake.

"It's definitely not as good as matsutake. Its taste should be similar to that of gallbladder mushroom. In some places, it's also called gallbladder egg. Moreover, their smells are similar."

"It is a precious medicinal material, otherwise we wouldn't call it Wulingshen." As he spoke, Ji Chang took the bamboo basket and took Gu Shuyao's hand.

"Let's go and ask Mr. Huang how to preserve this kind of black ginseng, and how much it costs." With that, he led Gu Shuyao to the next door.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" Huang Xinyu's nerves suddenly became tense when she saw Ji Chang bringing Gu Shuyao over.

After all, Gu Shuyao is a pregnant woman, so she is a little different from ordinary people.

"It's okay, I'm not feeling uncomfortable. I dug some black ginseng in the mountain and wanted to see the old man." Ji Chang explained.

"Wuling ginseng?" Huang Xinyu walked quickly to Ji Chang and took out a black ginseng from the bamboo basket: "It's really true. This is the first time I have seen fresh black ginseng."

"Grandpa, look, Wulingshen, Ji Chang dug it." As she said that, Huang Xinyu took the Wulingshen in her hand and handed it to her grandfather.

"It's true!" Mr. Huang recognized it just by looking at its appearance.

"When I was young, I went digging with my father, but I haven't seen him for 50 to [-] years." Mr. Huang seemed to be lost in memories.

After a while, he said: "Xiao Yu, go get some water and let me see if it sinks."

Huang Xinyu immediately went to fetch a basin of water and watched Mr. Huang put the black ginseng into the water.

"It sank as soon as it entered the water. What a good material. This is fine flower material. The most valuable black ginseng is the most valuable. It has been conservatively estimated to be three to five hundred." Mr. Huang said happily.

Such good medicinal materials can definitely help some people.

"Xiao Yu, please call your third uncle to find out how much it costs." With that said, Mr. Huang fished the Wu Ling Ginseng out of the water.

Having a phone is very convenient. If you need anything, you can call directly.

If it weren't for Mr. Huang who didn't have much money, he would have wanted to make a phone call.

"Old man, how should I preserve this Wuling Ginseng without affecting its medicinal effect?" Ji Chang asked for advice.

"Just put it in a bamboo basket and put it in a dry place to dry. But be careful to prevent insects. You can apply insect-proof liquid on the outside of the bamboo basket. After it is completely dry, put it in a clay pot or other bottle. As long as it’s good, the key is to prevent moisture and keep it dry. Remember, it cannot be dried in the sun, it needs to be dried in the shade.”

Ji Chang nodded, it was indeed relatively simple.

"Then do I still need to ask you about the price?" Huang Xinyu glanced at Ji Chang. After all, the phone bill is quite expensive.

If Ji Chang had no intention of selling, there would be no need to call.

"You can ask, if the price is right I will still sell it." Ji Chang said with a smile.

In addition, it doesn’t matter if you know the market conditions.

So, Huang Xinyu followed Ji Chang to his home.

After making a phone call, Huang Xinyu asked about the price.

"Eight hundred and one pounds for wet ones and one thousand and five pounds for dry ones. Of course, this demand is all for fine flowers, and the others are not at this price." Huang Xinyu said with a bit of excitement.

After all, she rarely heard of such valuable medicinal materials.

"It's okay, but I'm not going to sell it. I don't know when I can dig out other ones, so I'd better keep these for now." Ji Chang gave his choice.

Eight hundred, he really doesn't lack this amount of money.

In addition, it is also because this Wuling ginseng is relatively rare, so I am not sure that I can dig other ones.

Its growth conditions are quite harsh, and not all termite nests have them.

More termite mounds were filled with A. gallinacea than A. gallinae.

"I knew you wouldn't sell it." Huang Xinyu glanced at Ji Chang, feeling that her trip was in vain and the phone bill was wasted.

"Come over for matsutake rice in the evening. There are some matsutake mushrooms at home." Ji Chang knew that food is the best thing to appease Huang Xinyu.

"Okay, the matsutake tastes so good. I really want to eat it every day." Huang Xinyu's depression disappeared and she suddenly became happy.

"Then this requirement is a bit high. You have to find a rich brother-in-law." Ji Chang joked.

"Go away, no man is good." Huang Xinyu gave Ji Chang a roll of his eyes.

"Why is it gone? Isn't it me?" Ji Chang said somewhat unconvinced.

"What use are you? You have Shuyao, how can you still let her give you to me?"

"And, did I say something wrong?"

"Xiao Tao said before that he would not marry anyone other than Sun Fang. When he went to the provincial capital, he forgot about Sun Fang and had a heated relationship with another girl." Huang Xinyu said angrily.

"Is Huang Tao's relationship confirmed with the other party?" Ji Chang frowned, feeling very surprised.

Could it be that Huang Tao fell into the hands of his wife from his previous life again?

That shouldn't be the case. Huang Tao is in the provincial capital and shouldn't interact with the other party.

"Absolutely. The other party is the eldest daughter of a wealthy family in the provincial capital, and she took the initiative to pursue Huang Tao." Huang Xinyu said helplessly.

In fact, she also wanted to break the news to Ji Chang.

"It's normal for a man to pursue a woman across a mountain, and a woman to pursue a man across a veil. It's normal for Huang Tao to fall into trouble. Falling in love is not marriage. Who knows what will happen in the future. Maybe it's hard to say whether the other person is Huang Tao's good match."

Since she is the eldest lady of the provincial capital, she must not be Huang Tao's ex-wife in his previous life.

What Ji Chang is most worried about is that history cannot be changed, which means that his two daughters will be in greater danger.

Knowing it wasn't the case, he felt relieved.

"What about Sun Fang?" Huang Xinyu glared at Ji Chang.

"What else can I do? Just watch silently. At first, she didn't agree to Huang Tao. Moreover, she and Zhao Ming seemed to have some fun during this period." Although Ji Chang was not at home very much, he paid attention to everyone's situation.

"what?"

"She and Zhao Ming, right?" Gu Shuyao looked at Ji Chang in surprise.

"You two will find out if you two pay attention tonight. It's interesting for them to be designated. However, it's hard to say whether they can develop into lovers." Ji Chang smiled slightly.

(End of this chapter)