Fuxi solved the human race's hunting, natural disasters, and man-made disasters, and also invented fishing and hunting, which made the human race's life better.
Then Shen Nong found grains and created currency transactions and measurement standards, which made the human race live better now. At this moment, the human race is already well-fed and well-fed, and is becoming more and more prosperous.
But the human race is still weak, especially the human race's body is very weak, and the prehistoric land is very harsh for the human race's physique.
In the harsh environment, many human races suffered from illnesses, and many humans died from the pain. Shen Nong saw all this.
Whenever humans get sick, they always choose to fight it off or take some herbs that have been identified through long trials.
However, there are thousands of human diseases, and new diseases appear from time to time, and the identified herbs are extremely limited, causing heavy losses to the human race every time. If we want to completely solve this problem for the human race, we can only identify the characteristics of more herbs.
In order to prevent human beings from suffering from diseases, Shennong thought about it and prepared to taste the herbs himself and identify more of the properties of the herbs.
"Master, our human race is weak and suffers from many diseases. It is really difficult for me to bear the suffering of my people. I am willing to taste the herbs with my own body. Please forgive me, Master!"
Shennong found Guangchengzi and told him his thoughts.
Guangchengzi was really surprised to learn about Shennong's thoughts. Although Shennong practiced the golden elixir path, he was still mortal. There were many medicinal herbs in the ancient land, many of which were highly poisonous and full of unimaginable dangers.
Even an immortal could be fatal, not to mention that Shen Nong, a mortal, was simply looking for death.
"Do you know how much danger it contains? If you are not careful, your life will be in danger. Even a teacher cannot say that I can protect you."
Guangchengzi said with great solemnity.
"Master, this disciple has thought it through clearly, please ask Master to help you!"
Hearing this, Shennong did not hesitate at all, bowed respectfully to Guangchengzi, and said firmly.
"Okay! Since I am my teacher, I will come with you and help you!"
After hearing Shen Nong's words and seeing Shen Nong's unwavering gaze, Guang Chengzi was very satisfied with him and his face was filled with smiles.
"Thank you Master!"
Shennong also showed a smile and said respectfully.
Later, accompanied by Guang Chengzi, Shennong embarked on the road of tasting Baicao.
Shennong walked across the wild land every day and tasted all kinds of herbs. Guangchengzi always taught Shennong and gave him guidance. Guangchengzi was well-informed and provided great help to Shennong.
Every time he saw a new medicinal herb, Shennong would chew it and observe it, and record its medicinal properties in a book. The booklet used by Shen Nong to record it was named "Shen Nong's Book of Herbs".
With Shennong's efforts and Guangchengzi's teachings, Shennong had learned about the properties of dozens of unfamiliar herbs, which made Shennong very excited.
In order to understand the properties of these herbs, Shennong also suffered a huge price. Many herbs were highly toxic and had some intolerable properties.
Every time Shennong experienced painful torture, which would have been unbearable for ordinary people, but Shennong persisted. Guangchengzi saw all this, and Guangchengzi's heart was shocked just by this resilience.
It can be said that Shennong was on the verge of life and death all the time, constantly alternating between excitement and pain!
One day.
Shennong and Guangchengzi came to a strange mountain. This mountain was extremely majestic, with lush trees, and the rich spiritual energy and breath of life were intoxicating.
Shennong took a deep breath and felt comfortable all over. He could smell the unique smell of herbs mixed in the air, which filled Shennong's heart with surprise.
"Master, there must be many medicinal herbs here."
Shennong was overjoyed and said.
"In that case, let's go take a look."
Seeing Shennong so happy, Guangchengzi also smiled.
After that, the two of them entered the mountain forest.
As soon as I entered Shennong, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were strange herbs everywhere. The large number and variety were amazing!
Without saying anything, Shen Nong picked an extremely beautiful flower-like herb and looked at it for a moment, then put it into his mouth and chewed it.
In less than a moment, Shennong's complexion suddenly changed, and his whole body became extremely red. Then he felt that his pupils continued to dilate, his vision began to blur, and he felt dizzy, headache, and restless.
In an instant, Shennong knelt on the ground with a plop. The sudden change also shocked Guang Chengzi. He did not dare to hesitate at all, and immediately used magic power to pour into Shennong's body to expel the toxins from him.
As Guang Chengzi took action, the toxins in Shennong's body were quickly discharged from the body, and Shennong's complexion improved a lot, but the fear of death lingered in Shennong's mind.
"It's so dangerous. Such a strong toxin is extremely rare!"
However, Shennong had no time to think about his own safety, and instead admired the powerful toxins of the medicinal herbs.
When Guangchengzi heard this, his eyes were full of surprise. He did not expect Shennong to say such words, so he could only shake his head with a smile.
In fact, when Shen Nong made the decision to taste hundreds of herbs, he had already taken life and death lightly. What he wanted to do was to identify the characteristics of as many herbs as possible, so that humans could be more effective when suffering from diseases.
There is a chance to find a cure.
Everything Shen Nong did was for the human race, so that the human race would no longer suffer from illness, he would never look back!
After resting for a while, Shennong tried many medicinal herbs again. After spending nearly three years in this mountain, Shennong and Guangchengzi finally identified the characteristics of all the medicinal herbs in the entire mountain and made a detailed study.
records.
After that, Shennong and Guangchengzi once again traveled across the prehistoric land, and it took them twelve years to complete the records of Shennong's Hundred Herbs. A total of 365 kinds of medicinal herbs were recorded, and they were divided into three categories: upper, middle and lower.
Not only that, Shennong's Baicao Jing also clearly annotated 365 kinds of medicinal herbs, including the origin, nature, collection time, parts suitable for use and diseases treated by each medicinal herb.
It can be said that Shen Nong spent a lot of effort to complete the Shen Nong Baicao Jing. The medicinal herbs recorded in it are enough to cure all diseases of the human race. This is great news for the human race!
After more than ten years, Guangchengzi has been watching Shennong grow up little by little. He is very satisfied with Shennong. At the same time, Guangchengzi finally understands why it was originally said that Shennong has the qualifications of a sage.
In order for the human race to no longer suffer from disease, the spirit of putting one's own life and death behind and using one's own body and life to taste and identify herbs is simply touching.
At this point, Shen Nong's journey of traveling across the ancient and wild lands and tasting the herbs came to an end. Looking at the Book of Herbs in his hand, Shennong's heart was filled with excitement.