On the back mountain of Wangpo Village.
The summer sun was scorching, but a gentle breeze brushed against the face, and the shade provided some coolness, making it not feel as hot.
Jiang Feng strolled through the mountains, looking around as if searching for something.
Indeed, based on memories from his past life, he vaguely remembered that there were some herbs here.
He had promised Xia Qinghe to cure her illness, so he returned this time to find some herbs to concoct a medicine for treating heart disease.
After searching for a long time, Jiang Feng finally found a plant of astragalus under a withered tree.
Astragalus is a relatively common herb, not particularly rare.
But in the Immortal Realm, this kind of herb is extremely rare, almost impossible to find.
Back in the Immortal Realm, he had searched the entire realm to find one plant of astragalus to refine the Bone-Bursting Spirit-Gathering Pill, which was quite a painstaking effort.
Now, Jiang Feng felt a bit emotional. Herbs that were rare in the Immortal Realm were everywhere on Earth. Even if he couldn't find them, he could easily buy them at a traditional Chinese medicine store.
Carefully extracting the astragalus and placing it in the cloth bag he brought, Jiang Feng continued to search for other herbs.
"Found the astragalus, now I need salvia, hawthorn, and roasted licorice. Roasted licorice is the core herb and hard to find. I wonder if I can find it today," Jiang Feng muttered to himself.
Before long, Jiang Feng reached the mountaintop, overlooking the surrounding landscape.
At the foot of the mountain was the factory where Jiang Feng's father used to work.
This was Jiang Feng's second purpose for climbing the mountain today, to secretly observe the factory's situation.
He had to get back his father's wages.
Quietly watching the busy factory below, where workers were toiling and sweating, Jiang Feng clenched his fists and said fiercely, "Dare to withhold my father's wages? This is absolutely unacceptable."
After another glance at the factory, Jiang Feng turned and continued his search for herbs.
By dusk, Jiang Feng had finally gathered all the herbs he needed.
Three plants of astragalus, five plants of salvia, one plant of roasted licorice, and a dozen fresh hawthorns.
"Phew, that was not easy. I thought I could find everything quickly, but it took me the whole afternoon," Jiang Feng said with a bitter smile. "Finding that roasted licorice wasted a lot of time."
Jiang Feng carefully examined the roasted licorice, cherishing it as if it might slip from his hands.
"Now it's good. These herbs are enough to concoct a dose of medicine, which can completely cure Ms. Xia's illness," Jiang Feng said, feeling very satisfied as he put all the herbs close to his body.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt a faint, strange power from afar.
This power was very familiar to him; it was the purest spiritual energy between heaven and earth.
Following the trace of spiritual energy, Jiang Feng quickly found the source.
When Jiang Feng saw what was in front of him, he was very shocked.
"Didn't expect to encounter such a thing on Earth. What a stroke of luck," Jiang Feng said excitedly.
Not far in front of Jiang Feng, in a cracked stone crevice, was a glowing, crystal-clear stone about the size of a fist, smooth and round, shining like a star in the night sky.
"Didn't expect to find a Spirit Stone, common in the Immortal Realm, here. Although it doesn't look very pure, it's still a rare treasure. With it, I can quickly reach Foundation Establishment."
Jiang Feng squatted down excitedly, carefully grabbing the Spirit Stone. Immediately, he felt a surge of spiritual energy enter his body, making him feel as if he had gained immense power.
Spirit Stones are common auxiliary items for cultivation in the Immortal Realm, beloved by disciples of various sects and also used as currency, making them very practical.
Besides being used for cultivation and trading, they can also be used to set up formations or embed in weapons, making them indispensable.
Now that Jiang Feng had accidentally obtained one, it was definitely a stroke of fate. Otherwise, how could he have such good luck?
"This Spirit Stone seems to have formed under special conditions. The spiritual energy inside isn't very abundant, but it's enough to support my cultivation for a while," Jiang Feng said, holding the Spirit Stone with great joy.
"Once I get back, I need to cultivate well. Reaching Foundation Establishment is just around the corner," Jiang Feng said.
"Right, let's see if there are any more nearby. I can't miss this chance."
Jiang Feng immediately searched the vicinity but unfortunately couldn't find another Spirit Stone.
"Well, getting one on Earth is already a blessing from the heavens. I shouldn't be greedy. Such things are rare and hard to come by. Being content is good."
Jiang Feng stopped searching, put the Spirit Stone close to his body, and then strode towards the factory at the foot of the mountain.
By the time he reached the factory gate, it was already dark, and it was time for the workers to get off work.
The workers came out one after another, their faces tired but unable to hide their joy at the day's achievements.
Jiang Feng stood in an unnoticed corner, watching the various people leave.
Finally, a brand-new black sedan drove out from the factory.
Jiang Feng's eyes lit up. The person he was waiting for had finally appeared.
The person sitting in the sedan was the factory director, Cai Xiaoqiang.
Through the glass, Cai Xiaoqiang's cunning face was visible.
Cai Xiaoqiang was already middle-aged, half of his hair was bald, but his face was glowing with health.
At this moment, a young, beautiful woman with heavy makeup was sitting in the back seat of the car. She was obviously a disreputable woman.
This woman was Yu Xiaohong, the factory accountant. No one knew when she hooked up with Cai Xiaoqiang, but they often did things in the office, and it eventually became public knowledge.
Now, they no longer avoided it during work hours, coming and going together without caring about anyone's opinion.
"Xiaohong, how about we go to Taihe Hotel for a round tonight?" Cai Xiaoqiang turned to Yu Xiaohong and said.
Yu Xiaohong tapped Cai Xiaoqiang's forehead with her finger and said with a smile, "Look at you, always thinking about that. Can't you think of something else? All you know is s*x, aren't you tired of it?"
"It's been days since I last got any, of course I'm craving it. I'd do it right now if I could," Cai Xiaoqiang said impatiently.
"Oh, I just finished my period today," Yu Xiaohong said coquettishly.
"Great, let's go to Taihe Hotel," Cai Xiaoqiang said happily.
"Look at you, silly. Today I'll reward you. Let's drive to Green Forest Park. I'll give you something exciting," Yu Xiaohong said.
Cai Xiaoqiang immediately understood Yu Xiaohong's meaning and became even more excited, saying, "Great, Xiaohong, you know me so well."
"But I have a condition," Yu Xiaohong said, her eyes turning.
"Say it, I'll agree to anything," Cai Xiaoqiang said generously.
As long as he could have his fun, anything was negotiable.
"I saw a necklace at Donglaifu yesterday. It costs more than ten thousand yuan, but my salary isn't enough. Can you buy it for me?" Yu Xiaohong said coquettishly.
Listening to Yu Xiaohong's sweet voice, Cai Xiaoqiang felt a shiver all over, eager to start the fight immediately.
"Buy it, buy it. I'll buy it tomorrow. It's just a necklace, no big deal," Cai Xiaoqiang agreed readily.
"Hehe, I knew you were the best, never letting me down," Yu Xiaohong said, her eyes sparkling as she reached out to grab Cai Xiaoqiang, saying, "Let's go quickly. I can't wait to serve you."
"Alright," Cai Xiaoqiang said, his excitement rising as he stepped on the gas, and the car sped away.
After the car left, Jiang Feng stepped out, looking in the direction the car had gone.
"Hehe, a real doer, ready to act immediately," Jiang Feng said with a faint smile.
"This works perfectly for me. Today, I'll make you cough up all the dirty money you've swallowed," Jiang Feng said coldly.
...
Green Forest Park.
Darkness enveloped the surroundings. On a path without streetlights, a car was parked to the side, its body slightly shaking, making creaking sounds.
Inside the car, Cai Xiaoqiang and Yu Xiaohong were in the midst of an intense battle, neither giving an inch.
Unbeknownst to them, someone was standing outside, watching their every move.
It was Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng had been observing them for a while, waiting for the most critical moment to act.
But now, he had something else to do.
Jiang Feng took out his phone, turned on the camera, and recorded the scene as a keepsake.
With a light smile, Jiang Feng muttered, "With this evidence, let's see how arrogant you can be."
Yu Xiaohong, lost in the moment, suddenly saw someone standing outside, staring at them.
"Ah! Who's there?" Yu Xiaohong screamed.
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Startled at the crucial moment, Cai Xiaoqiang asked, "What's wrong?"
"There's someone outside," Yu Xiaohong pointed out the window and shouted.
Cai Xiaoqiang turned his head and saw someone standing there, his whole body trembling, immediately losing his composure. He hurriedly put on his clothes and shouted, "Who the hell are you? Get lost, or I'll come down and smash your head."
Jiang Feng stood still, just watching.
Furious, Cai Xiaoqiang opened the car door and got out, cursing, "You bastard, enjoying the show, huh? Watch me beat your face to a pulp."
Interrupting his good time made him very unhappy. He was just about to reach the climax, and now all the excitement was gone, leaving him scared and affecting his future performance.
Swish!
Cai Xiaoqiang swung his hand to slap Jiang Feng.
Smack!
But the slap didn't land on Jiang Feng's face. Instead, Jiang Feng blocked it with his hand.
Cai Xiaoqiang felt like he had hit a wall, his arm going numb.
"Director Cai, that's not right. How can you hit someone the moment you meet them?" Jiang Feng said calmly.
Cai Xiaoqiang was stunned, looking at Jiang Feng a few times, feeling no impression, and asked, "Do you know me?"
"Of course, who doesn't know you, Director Cai," Jiang Feng said.
Jiang Feng wasn't lying. Everyone around knew Cai Xiaoqiang's name. Owning a factory and making a lot of money every year, people naturally recognized him.
Wealthy people always attract attention and envy.