Shan Hai Teng? What is this thing?
The guests present were all a bit bewildered. After all, most wealthy people are quite knowledgeable. They had seen all sorts of precious medicinal materials like ginseng, velvet antler, musk, and cordyceps.
But they had never heard of Shan Hai Teng.
“Elder Mu is right! This is indeed Shan Hai Teng. Several years ago, I had the good fortune to encounter it at an auction in the capital. After learning of its medicinal effects, I spent tens of millions to bid for it. However, that piece of Shan Hai Teng was less than one-tenth of what Mr. Ye has in his hands,” Liu Rumei said seriously.
At that time, the Fu family was on the verge of bankruptcy, and Fu Donghai was killed by enemies. Old Master Fu was so angered that he fell gravely ill. Liu Rumei searched everywhere for precious medicinal materials at great expense. She eventually stumbled upon Shan Hai Teng, and that’s how she managed to acquire it.
Therefore, Liu Rumei had the right to speak, as she had not only seen it but also successfully bid for a piece.
All the guests in the hall erupted in excitement. Why was this Shan Hai Teng so precious? A single piece was worth tens of millions, so if Ye Cangtian had such a large piece, wouldn’t it be worth hundreds of millions?
Medicinal materials worth hundreds of millions were something even the most experienced among them had never encountered.
“Ms. Liu, what exactly is this Shan Hai Teng? It’s so precious, it must have some extraordinary qualities, right?” a middle-aged tycoon asked.
Liu Rumei smiled faintly, then said with a smile, “Regarding the introduction of Shan Hai Teng, let Elder Mu explain it! I believe he has extensive research in this area.”
Everyone immediately looked towards Mu Fangyuan, listening attentively. From what Black Widow had said, this Shan Hai Teng was exceptionally precious; even a small piece was worth tens of millions. But they still wanted to know what exactly this miraculous thing was.
Even He Chuan pricked up his ears, his gaze fixed on the dark object in Ye Cangtian’s hand, feeling unpleasant. When did this pauper get such a precious item?
Seeing everyone looking at him, Mu Fangyuan nodded and began to explain, “Shan Hai Teng is a very magical substance. It is extremely rare and only grows in uninhabited primitive mountain ranges. After thousands of years, it eventually withers, and all its essence is concentrated in its roots. So, even if it is right beside you, buried deep in the soil, you would not be able to find it.”
This was the rarity of Shan Hai Teng; it was not only difficult to form but also very hard to find.
“Divine Doctor Mu, quickly tell us its uses!” someone next to him urged.
“Yes, Elder Mu, everyone is very curious!”
Seeing everyone’s anxious expressions, Mu Fangyuan smiled broadly and nodded, “As for its medicinal effects, they are also very magical! On a smaller scale, it can improve physical fitness, enhance immunity, and prolong life! On a larger scale, it can extend life, save people, and turn decay into magic.”
“If you soak it in wine and drink a little occasionally, men who drink it will become stronger, and women, while not necessarily achieving eternal youth, will have better beauty and skincare effects than any cosmetic product.”
Most of the people present were tycoons and nobles, especially those who placed great importance on their health. Upon hearing the effects of Shan Hai Teng, they immediately became excited.
The noble ladies and young women’s eyes sparkled. They had initially found the dark root extremely ugly, but now they looked at it as if it were a peerless treasure.
Mu Fangyuan continued, “In fact, Shan Hai Teng has been recorded since ancient times. Of course, it also has a more special name, which is – Bu Lao Gen (Root of Immortality)!”
“This is Bu Lao Gen? I heard my elders mention it when I was young, saying it could bring the dead back to life and flesh to bone, and eating it could grant immortality! I thought it was just a legend, but I didn’t expect it to be real,” a chubby middle-aged tycoon said with a smile.
Mu Fangyuan smiled and shook his head, “Immortality is too exaggerated, and it cannot bring the dead back to life and flesh to bone. As I said earlier, it can prolong life, improve physical immunity, and is a precious and rare tonic.”
“This kind of thing is a matter of luck, and even if a small piece appears, countless people will immediately rush to buy it. It was indeed a stroke of luck for Ms. Liu to get a piece a few years ago. I, Lao Mu, have been practicing medicine for decades, and I have only seen Shan Hai Teng with the fingers of one hand.”
“For Little Friend Ye to be able to obtain such a large piece truly opens my eyes!” Mu Fangyuan looked at Ye Cangtian and sighed with emotion.
Everyone also looked at Ye Cangtian with envy. According to what Liu Rumei had just said, if the piece in his hand was this large, wouldn’t it be worth hundreds of millions?
Furthermore, this thing couldn’t be bought even with money!
Even Tang Xinwan, standing beside them, was stunned and looked at Ye Cangtian with a strange expression. She was a little bewildered.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Ye Cangtian smiled brightly and said, “Although I guessed this thing was good, I didn’t expect it to be so precious! It seems I’ve struck gold! Haha…”
“Mr. Ye… Mr. Ye, how did you obtain this Bu Lao Gen?” a tycoon asked, swallowing hard with envy.
Ye Cangtian scoffed inwardly. The old man had plenty of this stuff. When he was young, the old man often fed it to him, eating it like he would a sweet potato.
When he was young, he was often tortured by the old man, either thrown into the deep mountains to fight wild beasts or sent to the battlefield to engage in combat. He always returned with injuries.
But every time he ate this stuff, his injuries would heal quickly. So, although he knew it was a great tonic, he didn’t know it was so valuable.
Of course, Ye Cangtian naturally wouldn’t tell the truth to everyone’s confusion. He made up a reason: “I bought it from a TCM shop owner when I was buying supplements. He tricked me into buying it for five hundred yuan, and afterwards, I thought I had been cheated.”
“…”
Everyone was so shocked by this statement that they were speechless.
The TCM shop owner probably didn’t recognize this Shan Hai Teng and tricked Ye Cangtian into buying it for a few hundred yuan. Who would have thought that this seemingly ordinary root would be worth hundreds of millions.
One wondered if that TCM shop owner would regret it to the point of crying if he knew.
A tycoon couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Ye, which TCM shop did you buy it from?”
Many people also listened attentively, but Ye Cangtian smiled and remained silent, seemingly unwilling to say.
The tycoon chuckled awkwardly, “I was presumptuous, Mr. Ye, please don’t mind.”
Although they didn’t know which TCM shop he bought it from, many people present began to plan. They would go to various TCM shops to inquire, perhaps there might be more of this stuff.
Of course, some tycoons intended to acquire it directly from Ye Cangtian.
Ye Cangtian then held the Bu Lao Gen and smiled, “Although this thing is very precious, since I intend to give it to the Old Master as a birthday gift, I won’t keep it. The Old Master has just recovered from a serious illness, and this kind of tonic is perfect for recuperating. Your grandson-in-law wishes the Old Master better and better health and a long life!”
Hearing that Ye Cangtian was actually giving away such a precious item, everyone present exclaimed. That was Bu Lao Gen worth hundreds of millions!
Even Tang Yongchang’s face showed surprise and joy at this moment. His gaze towards Ye Cangtian was no longer filled with the same aversion and displeasure as before.