Bai Fuzi.
Extremely warming, its flavor is pungent and sweet, and it is toxic.
It can dispel wind-phlegm, calm shock, and alleviate pain.
This medicinal herb has an unremarkable appearance, resembling a weed or a clump of dirt, yet it is unyieldingly firm. Its texture is hard, making it difficult to break.
Zhu Ju lowered his head to study the herb in his hand, then took a few copper coins from his clothes and handed them to the mountain-dwelling herb gatherer.
"Thank you!"
"Thank you, Young Master!"
The mountain dweller thanked him profusely before taking his leave.
Gathering herbs was hard work, and selling them required a trek of over ten li to town, only to fetch a poor price.
For someone to be willing to buy them, and at a good price at that, was enough to save him a full day of toil. Naturally, he was full of thanks.
Finding a smooth stone, Zhu Ju sat cross-legged upon it and stuffed all the herbs into his mouth at once.
"Hooo..."
