Chapter 9: The Whereabouts of the Millennium Ginseng

"What is this thing?"

Seeing the bug flying toward him, Qin Hongwen was filled with terror and retreated repeatedly.

But the bug seemed to have a cruise-control system, heading straight for Qin Hongwen. With a "slap," the bug landed directly on his face.

"Get off!"

Qin Hongwen frantically slapped his face, but he could not separate it from himself no matter what.

"Save me, quickly save me!"

Qin Hongwen opened his mouth wide, screaming for help frantically, but the bug seemed to have locked onto its target, drilling straight into his mouth. With an "ah" sound, Qin Hongwen was scared into a dead faint.

Ye Feng only glanced at him lightly, paid him no mind, and continued to transmit his Qi Strength.

Three breaths later, Ye Feng waved his hand and retrieved the Silver Needle.

Following the removal of the Silver Needle, color gradually returned to the child's face, and immediately after, he opened his eyes and looked around in confusion.

Seeing that the child had awakened, Ye Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned to look at the middle-aged man, and said, "It's fine now. Go back and have him eat something to replenish his Qi and blood, and he will be fine."

The middle-aged man was overjoyed. He picked up the child and said gratefully to Ye Feng, "Thank you so, so much!"

Ye Feng waved his hand: "If it weren't for the fact that you knelt down without hesitation, I wouldn't have made a move. If you want to thank someone, thank your own decisiveness!"

"Yes, yes, yes. Regardless, I must thank you, little brother, for your rescue. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, I, Xie, will definitely do my utmost to help!"

The middle-aged man apologized with a smile repeatedly, and immediately after, he took out a Black Card and stuffed it into Ye Feng's hand.

Ye Feng took the Black Card and glanced at it. When he saw the name on the Black Card, his pupils shrank violently: "Vice President of the Tianhai Chamber of Commerce, Xie Junhao!"

This Xie Junhao was no ordinary person; he had traversed the business world for thirty years, and the assets under his name could no longer be measured by numbers!

Ye Feng put away the Black Card. Seeming to have thought of something, he reminded Xie Junhao: "Be careful when you go back. You may have provoked someone you shouldn't have."

Xie Junhao frowned. He nodded and replied, "Many thanks for the reminder, little brother!"

Afterward, he carried the child and walked out of the Renyang Great Pharmacy.

Seeing the middle-aged man walk far away, Qi Ruoxue tugged at Ye Feng's sleeve, pointed at Qin Hongwen, and asked, "That bug crawled into his mouth; won't something happen to him?"

Ye Feng said with a smile, "The toxins have already been cleared by me. In a few days, it will be digested as protein. At most, he will have diarrhea for a few days; there won't be any major problems."

Hearing this, Qi Ruoxue breathed a sigh of relief. After all, no matter how annoying this guy was, he was still her grandfather's apprentice, and she couldn't bear to watch him have an accident right in front of her.

"This little friend, who taught you your Yuanyang Three Needles?"

At this moment, the silent Qi Jingfu looked at Ye Feng and asked.

Ye Feng was silent for a moment and said, "My master."

Qi Jingfu continued to ask, "Who is your master, little friend?"

Ye Feng frowned and did not answer.

To tell the truth, he did not even know who his so-called master was; he only knew that he was a "Saint"!

Seeing Ye Feng's silence, Qi Jingfu laughed and said as if to smooth things over: "Since you won't say, little friend, I won't ask further. However, there is a favor—I wonder if you would be willing to help this old man?"

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow: "Let's hear it?"

Qi Jingfu stroked his beard and said, "I have an old friend who suffers from a very strange illness. Your Yuanyang Three Needles might be able to help him."

Ye Feng did not agree immediately: "If possible, I am willing to help. However, I have been searching for a medicinal ingredient, and I wonder if Elder Qi has it."

Qi Jingfu raised an eyebrow, appearing interested: "Oh? What medicinal ingredient?"

Ye Feng continued, "Millennium Ginseng!"

Qi Jingfu frowned: "I truly don't have that. However, there is a private charity Auction next Friday. I heard there is a medicinal ingredient that is a thousand years old; perhaps it is the Millennium Ginseng you want. If you are interested, I can take you to attend."

Ye Feng frowned. Even if it really were Millennium Ginseng, with his current financial resources, it would not be enough for him to win the bid.

Qi Jingfu seemed to see through Ye Feng's predicament, smiled, and said, "You don't need to worry about the money. As long as you are willing to help, I can help you bid for it."

Ye Feng cupped his hands: "Then many thanks to Elder Qi."

After chatting for a while longer, Ye Feng carried the medicinal ingredients he had bought and walked out of the Renyang Great Pharmacy.

Watching Ye Feng's back, Qi Jingfu stroked his beard and laughed: "The younger generation is to be feared!"

Casually hailing a car, Ye Feng rushed back to the dilapidated residential complex where he lived.

As soon as he returned home, Ye Linger surrounded him, hugged Ye Feng's arm, and said affectionately, "Brother, you're finally back! Did you bring me anything delicious?"

Ye Feng knocked on Ye Linger's head and said dotingly, "All you think about is food!"

Afterward, he looked around and asked, "Where is Mom?"

Ye Linger covered her head and looked at Ye Feng with some resentment: "Mom is sleeping. You really don't know how to cherish the fairer sex!"

Ye Feng smiled helplessly: "What do you want to eat? I'll go make it for you!"

Ye Linger jumped up happily: "Yay! I want to eat cola chicken wings and sweet and sour pork tenderloin!"

"Alright, alright, alright, I'll go make them for you!"

After agreeing, Ye Feng carried the medicinal ingredients and walked into the kitchen.

He first decocted the medicinal ingredients he had bought. Although his mother's condition had stabilized, if he did not use medicine, her life would be in danger at any time.

After decocting the medicine, Ye Feng followed Ye Linger's request and made her a portion of cola chicken wings and sweet and sour pork tenderloin. Afterward, he stir-fried a plate of shredded potatoes and placed them on the dining table.

"Linger, go call Mom to get up and eat!"

Looking at the three dishes on the table that were appealing in color, aroma, and taste, Ye Feng called out to Ye Linger.

Ye Linger responded, then went to the inner room to call her mother up.

As soon as she reached the table, Ye Linger couldn't wait to pick up a cola chicken wing with her hand, stuffed it into her mouth, and said indistinctly, "So fragrant... delicious..."

Ever since her mother fell ill, she hadn't eaten food made by her brother for a long time. Every day, it was either steamed buns or cheap takeout, which had made her thin.

Seeing this, Ye Feng smiled helplessly. This girl had really suffered during this time.

At this moment, Ye Feng suddenly thought of the five hundred thousand she had taken out this morning and asked suspiciously, "Did you pay back the money you borrowed from your roommate?"

"Paid... paid it back. These chicken wings are so fragrant, Brother, you hurry and try some!"

Ye Linger's gaze was somewhat drifting and uncertain, but Ye Feng did not notice it.

After finishing the meal, Ye Feng brought the medicine over, and only after watching his mother drink it all did Ye Feng set his mind at ease and return to his room.

As soon as he lay down on the bed, Ye Feng fell straight asleep; he was truly quite tired today.

Not knowing how much time had passed, Ye Feng was woken up by a hollow yet noisy knocking at the door: "You stinking bitch, open the door, you motherfucker!"