81: Chapter 81: Struck it Rich 81: Chapter 81: Struck it Rich They didn’t know how long they had battled when suddenly Ji Yang’s gaze fixated on a certain spot halfway up the mountain.

At that moment, Ji Yang was toying with a big ball in his hand, reveling in Huang Yu’s swallowing.

His attention now fully on that place, he exclaimed, “Ginseng!” Ji Yang had indeed learned a lot about herbal knowledge and could tell at a glance that those were ginseng leaves.

However, it was not the time for Ji Yang to go looking for ginseng, as Huang Yu, although still quite inexperienced, was nonetheless diligent in her efforts.

Turning her over, Ji Yang pressed Huang Yu beneath him, and his movements became more intense.

Huang Yu’s voice echoed in the area, startling many birds and causing rustling in the bushes, probably scaring away some reptiles as well.

After the release, his body was once again filled with a copious amount of energy, sweeping away any feeling of fatigue.

After washing in the stream, Ji Yang glanced at Huang Yu, who lay there completely drained of strength, and chuckled, “Rest for a bit, I’ll look around.”

Huang Yu was totally silent, devoid of even a trace of energy.

After a moment’s thought, Ji Yang still decided to set up the tent properly before moving Huang Yu inside.

With that task complete, Ji Yang headed towards the spot he had noticed.

How had his eyes become so sharp!

Only now did Ji Yang realize his eyesight had become incredibly powerful—he could see the ginseng leaves from such a great distance.

Once at the base of the mountain, he looked up and quickly clambered upwards.

The strength in his hands had also grown considerably; he only needed to grip the crevices in the rocks to climb.

It didn’t take much time for Ji Yang to reach that spot.

Then, a snake emerged from a crevice.

As soon as it appeared, Ji Yang’s machete swung down and beheaded it.

He had been prepared for such an occurrence.

Having dealt with the snake, Ji Yang climbed a bit further and, sure enough, saw a ginseng plant before his eyes.

And it wasn’t just one ginseng plant; hidden within were three others of the same size.

Ji Yang had learned how to dig ginseng.

After discovering it, he looked around further and, finding no more snakes guarding the area, he crawled down to the ground.

After cutting some bamboo with his machete, Ji Yang planned to excavate all of the ginseng plants.

Digging ginseng was not simple and required certain techniques; Ji Yang had learned these too, yet had no practical experience.

Looking at the sky, Ji Yang dismissed the idea of digging right away.

As he walked back with the snake in hand, he spotted a wild hare.

The bushes in this area seemed to hold some dangers.

Collecting some dry branches and such, Ji Yang made a fire in front of the tent.

He then spent some time prodding the underbrush with a bamboo stick, driving away any possible serpents.

Seeing that Huang Yu was still too weak to move, Ji Yang took another look around and noticed ginseng growing on the mountainside as well.

He didn’t know if the villagers had ever discovered the ginseng, but these plants appeared quite mature.

Soon, Ji Yang realized that he had seen the ginseng from afar, and ordinary people were unlikely to notice ginseng on a mountainside from such a distance, with those closer being obscured by other plants.

This must be why the ginseng here had remained undiscovered.

Being prepared, Ji Yang quickly hunted down a wild hare.

After gutting it near the stream, he swiftly fried up a few dishes.

Now that it was night, besides the fire’s glow, Ji Yang’s lamp for night use was also lit, giving the place a particularly special ambiance.

At this time, Huang Yu walked out, looking rather fragile.

“Is there no danger here?”

Looking around at the deserted surroundings, Huang Yu still felt a bit apprehensive.

“Don’t worry, I’ve checked, there are no large beasts around, just some small animals, plus snakes.

I’ve sprinkled some snake repellent powder, so no snakes will come.”

“You really are quite well-prepared!” Huang Yu admired Ji Yang’s readiness.

“I used to go to the countryside often.

If I didn’t prepare and couldn’t reach a village in time, I’d have to spend the night outside.

I got used to it.”

“You really are capable!”

“Come and eat, your shouting must have left you hungry.”

Her face flushed, Huang Yu gave Ji Yang a glare, but still quickly went over and started eating heartily.

She had been correct; after waking, Huang Yu realized she was hungry again.

During their battle, she had indeed screamed with all her might, leaving her voice a bit hoarse now.

After a hearty meal, Huang Yu said, “I never thought your cooking would be so delicious.”

“If you like it, come over to my place more often.

I’ll cook for you.”

“Sure.”

“I found a few ginseng plants.

If we dig them up and sell them, we might both get rich.”

“The ginseng you found is yours, what does it have to do with me?”

“Of course it’s for both of us.

We’ll split it evenly, what do you think?”

“No need to split.

I can help you sell.

I know some buyers for herbal medicine.

I’ve even heard them mentioning a need for wild ginseng recently.

I can guarantee a good price for you.

Also, I suggest when you get back, you should advertise the news about finding wild ginseng.”

Naturally, Ji Yang understood her intentions; an unclear source of wealth for an official is a serious matter.

If he could make it known that he earned money from digging ginseng, the source would be clear, and there would be no issues.

“Alright, I’ll dig up the ginseng tomorrow, and I’ll take the opportunity to spread the word about this place.”

Huang Yu smiled, “That’s a good idea, but make sure you search thoroughly and don’t leave any ginseng behind.”

Ji Yang laughed and said, “You have a good idea, I’ll reward you with some milk, want a drink?”