"This pill is really amazing. After taking it last night, I found that my memory has greatly improved. Today's English test was very easy."
"Classmate, you took it yesterday. I just took it today. Not to mention this pill, it can do wonders just before the exam."
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh, you don't know yet? Someone recently sold a brain pill. After taking it, I found that my brain was much better."
"Is it really that magical?"
“You’ll know after you try it.”
The whole school began to spread the word about the power of this brain pill. Naturally, the publicity team was composed of people who got the pill for free.
Taking advantage of this hot moment, Lu Chen took the opportunity to sell the Brain Pill in front of the dormitory building.
"Classmate, I heard that this brain pill is very powerful. Do you have any more to give away today?"
"Ah, this classmate, I also have a small business, and I don't have any gifts now. I'll give you two hundred a piece, and I'll pass every exam."
"It's too expensive."
"If it's not expensive, it won't show how precious it is." Lu Chen said quickly when he saw that this classmate was still hesitant.
But after all, it’s not just a matter of tens of dollars. A pill costs two hundred dollars, which is really not a small amount of money for some students, but for other students, it’s just child’s play.
After all, many of the people who study in the university are wealthy people. After hearing about the power of this medicine, they all came here because of its reputation. They bought ten pills. Lu Chen sold the brain pill in his hand in one day.
It's almost gone, with only a dozen left.
With 40,000 to 50,000 yuan in hand, Lu Chen did not use the first pot of gold to spend it freely, but planned to buy medicinal materials to refine the so-called cultivation elixir.
After visiting all the medicine shops, the lowest-level cultivation elixir only needs a few medicinal ingredients to start refining.
As for this medicinal ingredient, he searched all the pharmacies in the city but could not find any trace of it. However, he heard from a pharmacy clerk that he could go to the flower and bird market in the north of the city. There were many people there and they sold all kinds of weird things.
Lu Chen rushed to the flower and bird market in the north of the city in a hurry. As expected, this place was many times bigger than the vegetable market in his hometown, and the noise was endless.
After passing through the first section of the road, there was nothing special except for the ones selling some flowers, plants, insects and birds. It was not until we came to the inside of this market that Lu Chen's horizons were opened.
There is everything here, and there are all kinds of miscellaneous things that Lu Chen has never seen before. And this is a place where some cultural relic dealers come and go. Seeing the pile of porcelain of unknown age on the ground, Lu Chen stopped curiously.
"Young man, what would you like to order? I have items from all dynasties here. Look, this is celadon from the Song Dynasty. It has a thin body and fine texture, and the glaze is on top. How about I give you a fair price of one thousand yuan."
Lu Chen smiled, this thing was too small to even serve him a meal. He couldn't believe that a thousand yuan could buy celadon from the Song Dynasty. But he was just looking at it, and he obviously had no interest in these antiques.
I came here to buy medicinal materials, not Taobao.
"Boss, do you sell any medicine here?"
"What medicine?" The boss was a little surprised. Some people came to the flower and bird market to buy medicine.
"A medicine called thyme."
"Don't talk about thyme, I have all the thyme!" The boss laughed, pulled Lu Chen into the front room, and closed the door behind him.
"Do you want this product?" As he said this, the boss took out a plastic bag of white powder from his pocket.
"Haha, boss, you must have misunderstood. I'm really here to buy medicine."
"I'll give it to you cheaper." The boss seemed to think that Lu Chen was here to bargain.
"Don't talk about boss, you really have a lot of stuff in there." Lu Chen did not pay attention to the white powder on the boss's hand, but visited the entire store. In addition to some ordinary jade and porcelain, there were also a lot of gold items.
It seems that this boss has some skills. Looking at the styles of those things, they are not modern craftsmanship. They are probably things taken out of tombs.
"Are you really here to buy medicinal materials? I only have medicinal materials in this cupboard here. There are not many. There are only a few that just came from one person." After saying that, the boss led Lu Chen to a glass cabinet. The medicinal materials in it were
Many of them were things that Lu Chen had never seen before.
However, he focused on a flower that looked like a morning glory, which looked very much like the thyme described in the book.
"Boss, can you let me see that thing?"
"Morning flower?" The boss was not from the medicine store, so he naturally thought it was just an ordinary morning glory. The person who was selling the stuff at the time didn't know what he was selling. He took the stuff out of a tomb and sold it along with other things.
Gave it to myself.
Despite what he said, the boss still gave Lu Chen the morning glory.
Lu Chen touched the petals, and sure enough, there was a stinging feeling. When he lowered his head and smelled it, it turned out to be a pungent fishy smell. Yes, this was exactly the thyme described in the book, so the smell was unmistakable.
"This smelly flower is exactly the thyme you mentioned? Then why doesn't it smell good?" The boss has been in this business for so long and has a very good ability to observe people's emotions. When Lu Chen smiled, it was obvious that this thing was thyme.
But how could this smelly flower be called thyme?
"Boss, if I want this thing, please give me a price." Lu Chen didn't know how much this thing was worth, but he knew it was good just because it wasn't available in the drug store, and he was worried about whether he had enough money in his pocket.
"One thousand yuan, it can't be lower." The boss said loudly. He didn't spend any money on this thing. It was a gift from the tomb robber. Then he turned around and looked at Lu Chen's dress, knowing that this was not a rich owner.
She was ready to bargain with him over the price, "Okay, one thousand is one thousand." Lu Chen was happy. He didn't expect that the most important medicine only cost a thousand yuan. I guess the boss was a little ignorant.
Sure enough, the boss agreed when he saw Lu Chen. It seemed that he had bid the wrong price, but businessmen pay attention to credibility. Besides, this thing has been in the store for a long time, and no one has taken a fancy to it and sold it for a thousand yuan.
I am satisfied with the money.
Lu Chen paid a thousand yuan and kept the thyme close to his body. He was afraid that others might see it, and then he slipped into the crowd and headed towards the exit.
Before Lu Chen could leave, the boss came with another business order.
"Miss, what do you want? I have antiques from all eras here." He looked at the girl again. She was dressed in an expensive outfit, and even the necklace around her neck was probably worth a lot of money. Naturally, her expression became more enthusiastic.
.Nowadays, not all rich people are in a good position.
"Do you have a medicinal herb called thyme in your store?"
"Why are there so many people asking for thyme today?"
"Boss, you have it." After hearing the boss's words, the girl became excited and grabbed the boss's hand. She went to all the pharmacies but couldn't find one, so she came to this flower and bird market to try her luck and visited several pharmacies.
Either they don't sell medicinal materials, or they only sell thousand-year-old ginseng, ten-year-old snow lotus and other things that fool people. They just don't have the thyme they need.
"Yes, there is, but it was bought by a young man just now, that's the one." Looking at Lu Chen who was about to walk out of the flower and bird market, the boss pointed it out to the girl.
"Thank you, boss." After saying that, the girl chased Lu Chen.
"Sir, please stay." Lu Chen was walking on the road when he heard someone calling from behind, but he didn't think it was him because he didn't think he was a sir.
"Sir, wait for me." The rapid sound of high heels could be heard from behind, approaching Lu Chen.
It's not me, it's not me. As if he had done something wrong, Lu Chen thought silently in his heart and pressed the thyme in his arms tighter.
At this time, a hand was placed on Lu Chen's shoulder.
"Ah, it's not me!" Lu Chen actually shouted.
"Sir, what's wrong with you?" Seeing Lu Chen's strange appearance, she was a little confused. Could this person be mentally ill?
Only then did Lu Chen realize that he had not done anything sneaky, and the thyme on his body was obtained through normal trading, so he had nothing to be afraid of.
So Lu Chen turned his head, wondering who had called him, and as soon as he turned his head, a pretty face appeared in front of him. The girl put her hands behind her and lowered her head, with her long flowing hair covering her face.
Most of the face was covered, but the bright red mouth aroused Lu Chen's desire.
"Miss, what's the matter?" Lu Chen pretended to be calm, but his heart jumped. Why did such a temperamental girl stop him? Does he like me? Lu Chen immediately rejected it.
Although I am somewhat confident in my appearance, I am not arrogant yet.
"I heard you have thyme in your hand."
"No!" Lu Chen hurriedly covered his chest and immediately rejected the girl. Although the girl was good-looking, this thyme was related to his future plans to make a fortune. Lu Chen subconsciously made a choice.
"Sir, please give me a price." Seeing Chen Lu's actions, the girl immediately knew that the thyme was in Chen Lu's arms.
"I won't sell it for any amount." Since Lu Chen had been discovered, Lu Chen wouldn't hide it. He wouldn't sell it even if he was beaten to death.
"Sir, please, I'm going to take this medicine to save my life. You must help me." As she said this, the girl almost knelt down.
"Hey, don't be like this, it's so ugly." Lu Chen is not a hard-hearted person. When he saw the girl bending her knees and was about to kneel down, he quickly stretched out his hand and grabbed the girl's arm. It was all silky and smooth. Look at it.
This girl comes from a good family, otherwise it would be impossible for her to take good care of her skin.
"Ahem, you mean saving people?" Lu Chen kicked out the wrong thoughts in his mind in embarrassment, and quickly withdrew his hand when he picked up the girl.
"Yes, sir, my father is bedridden. He went to many big hospitals but was unable to do anything. Finally, he invited a famous Chinese medicine doctor. He said that he needed Baicao Xiang to save his father."
Doctor of traditional Chinese medicine? He can't be a charlatan, right? This herbaceous incense is not even available in pharmacies. How could this doctor of traditional Chinese medicine know? He must be some charlatan.
"But, I also need this herb incense urgently." Lu Chen was a little embarrassed. After all, this herb incense is difficult to find. If he chooses to give it to this girl now, he doesn't know if he will be able to find it in the future.
"What disease does your father suffer from?"
"Blood cancer."
No wonder some big hospitals are unable to do anything. This blood cancer is leukemia, which is basically a terminal illness.
"How about I think about it again."
"Sir, I don't have much time. Please reply to me as soon as possible. This is my phone number. My name is Ning Shan. If you figure it out, just call me." Obviously, this Thyme is also extremely fond of Lu Chen.
It was important, so Ning Shan did not force others to make things difficult for them. They had already said they would consider it, so that was the biggest concession. Ning Shan had no choice but to wait for the good news.
"Okay, just give me one night to think about it. I'll call you tomorrow." Lu Chen took the thyme and walked to the garbage dump outside the city. After all, this refining medicine is no better than others, so he has to find a secret place.
place. Naturally, the garbage dump outside the city has now become Lu Chen's base for refining medicine.