302: Chapter 242 302: Chapter 242 The Earl placed the storage bags on the table, all taken from this shop; he didn’t leave the storage bags in the stockade.
The herbal samples, in fact, could all fit into a single storage bag, yet he did not do so, uncertain whether some of these different types mixed together would be poisonous, or if some non-poisonous ones would negate the effects of the Spirit Grass when combined.
He felt that, as someone ignorant of herbs, he really couldn’t afford to take any risks; a careless mistake could potentially nullify the laborious efforts of the past few days.
Jiang Tang nodded at the Earl.
He couldn’t claim to recognize all of the herbs in the Cultivation World, but he possessed an ancient Spirit Herb Scripture, which documented all the precious Spirit Herbs of the ancient times.
Over the last ten thousand years, many Spirit Herbs had lost their lineage, but it was believable that in some secluded areas, these herbs might still grow.
Such as the Hell Palace, an Ancient Treasure, or his own Primordial Treasure Lingtian Space.
Or it could be, as the Earl mentioned, Spirit Herb Medicines cultivated in hidden places within the mountains.
Jiang Tang picked up the storage bags one by one, peering inside with his Divine Sense.
He first memorized the appearance of the herbs within each bag, then compared them to the illustrations recorded in the ancient scripture stored in his mind.
He noticed that some were common herbs, like those for healing medicine, which were used to make Muscle Regeneration Pills.
These weren’t particularly precious, but they could still fetch a good price, especially since those unearthed from the ground had better medicinal effects.
There were also herbs used to make Spirit Supplement Pills, which were common and could be collected anywhere.
Among them, several types were not suitable for the people of the Cultivation World, whether they were used for Ghost Cultivators or Demonic Beasts was yet to be determined.
He sensed a few herbs were particularly rare and needed to carefully compare them with the illustrations in the scripture.
“Immortal Master Jiang Tang, do you recognize these herbs?
Can they be sold for money?”
While Jiang Tang was in the process of identifying the functions of the herbs, he stopped searching through the scripture upon hearing the Earl’s question and replied,
“Are these herbs meant to be sold for money?”
The Earl nodded and said, “Our family has lived in a certain mountain of the Cultivation World for thousands of years; we moved here to live a peaceful life, away from conflicts.
In fact, we’re quite poor and have previously relied on hunting for survival.”
“I understand…” Jiang Tang nodded.
He had seen this Earl once before and had not sensed any killing intent from him, which meant the man hadn’t taken any human lives.
Hunting Demons and Animals did not affect his personal karma.
Now looking at this young man, although Jiang Tang had dispelled the man’s capabilities, there was no hint of the savage aura typical of the Blood Clan, notorious for their brutality over the millennia.
The Blood Clan, with human heads and beastly bodies, were in fact even more savage, dominating and delighting in cannibalism, sharing similar cruel instincts with Demonic Beasts.
They had always been enemies of humanity, and in the great war that erupted a thousand years ago, the Blood Clan, Demonic Beasts, Cultivators, Ghost Cultivators, Demon Cultivators, and other cultivators all battled fiercely.
In the end, it was not clear who won, only that the Heavenly Realm had been fractured and many Great Power Holders had fallen in battle.
Their remnant souls and Magical Treasures were sometimes found in various Secret Realms.
Ever since the collapse of the Heavenly Realm, it had been said that Ascension was no longer possible, no matter the path of one’s cultivation.
Great Power Holders who couldn’t ascend would eventually reach an age where they would enter meditation and perish.
As generations passed, traditions slowly began to fade.
This man from the Blood Clan did not exhibit the brutal nature of his kind as legend suggested.
Thus, as he claimed, his clan had lived in seclusion for thousands of years, not troubling others.
If someone hadn’t specifically targeted them, they might have remained in hiding.
“Earl, if you want to sell these Spirit Herbs to me, I will buy them at the best price.
If you continue to sell Spirit Herbs, you can look for me.
Even if I’m not available, selling them to our shop works too.
My shop may gradually open branches in every corner of the Cultivation World under the name of Holy Pavilion.”
“Immortal Master Jiang Tang, after I took the storage bag last time, I don’t know who was tracking me, and I nearly met with disaster.
Fortunately, I had a secret Magical Treasure that saved me from peril.
If it weren’t for your call, I wouldn’t dare to come out again.”
“Such things have happened?” Jiang Tang could imagine that there were many who would exploit the situation, and several people who came to buy medicines had been followed and even faced deadly threats.
“Yes, so I have another request.
If there are herbs among these that can create medicine for our Blood Clan, please help me concoct them, Master.
I hope you can also gift us the medicine.
If it indeed can be made, I am willing to trade it for other Spirit Herbs that we can use in our Cultivation.”
Jiang Tang, upon hearing the Earl’s words, clearly understood that their Blood Clan must be in great need of these medicines.
If it was something he could easily do, he would help.
He hadn’t yet confirmed if any of the herbs could be used to make medicine for the Blood Clan’s cultivation.
“Alright, don’t worry.
I’ve come across a few herbs that are somewhat special, and I’m wondering if they might be the Spiritual Medicine for your Blood Clan’s medicine.
After I’ve gone through the records and confirmed I can concoct them, I will help you.
Immortal Venerable City”
The Earl, upon hearing Jiang Tang’s words, displayed a look of hope and longing, nodding without daring to say more.