The Tianshui Snow Ginseng was said to be a very rare herb. It grew in a strange way. Animals had to swallow ginseng seeds in the mountains. When they passed this place, they excreted the undigested seeds. This spot was watered by the Tianshui River. But it couldn’t be watered all day. It had to be watered only between midnight and two in the morning. Then the seeds sprouted on their own. It took hundreds of years to grow just a tiny bit. This Tianshui Snow Ginseng was said to be a spiritual medicine. It couldn’t bring the dead back to life, but it could give people who were about to die a chance to survive.
No matter what, the Tianshui River felt mysterious. Over the years, there had been countless crustal movements. Even the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers had changed. But the Tianshui River stayed exactly the same. It never shifted. Its existence was also very strange. Even when planes flew over this area, no one could see the river. If photos were taken, they only showed a plain.
Because of this, very few people knew about the Tianshui River. In later times, apart from the three great families, no one knew this river still existed here.
Yan Aohan led the seven people to the bank of the Tianshui River. He found a spot that was somewhat hidden but had a good view. “Rest for thirty minutes, then we continue,” he said. This place wasn’t suitable for staying overnight, so they had to travel through the night. But resting was fine.
Everyone sat on the ground and took out some dry rations to eat. Zhang Haifeng looked around and said, “I’ve been here many times, but I still can’t figure out the mystery of this place.”
Yan Aohan glanced at Zhang Haifeng. “If you have the energy to look around, you might as well rest more. We have to travel later.”
Zhang Haifeng chuckled. she took out her dry rations and started eating. “They say there are many herbs here. If little Ani were here, she would definitely love this place.”
Yan Aohan glanced at Zhang Haifeng again. “I find that food can’t stop your mouth. If you have time to think about other things, finish eating quickly. You need to scout the path later.”
“Boss, it’s rest time now,” Zhang Haifeng reminded him.
“I thought you didn’t want to rest, so I’m granting your wish,” Yan Aohan said calmly. He seemed to have no psychological pressure about exploiting Zhang Haifeng.
“You are definitely an oppressor. I want to protest,” Zhang Haifeng said jokingly.
Yan Aohan nodded slightly. “Protest away. I don’t mind. But I remember the northwest region is short one person. Maybe I should send you there. That way, your protest will be useless.”
“No, no, no.” Zhang Haifeng raised both hands above his head. “I was wrong, Boss. Please forgive me.” Going to the northwest was not as fun as staying by Yan Aohan’s side. He absolutely did not want to go.
“Pfft.” The other six laughed. Chen Guodong patted Zhang Haifeng on the shoulder. “Little Madman, so that’s all you’ve got.”
Zhang Haifeng smiled bitterly. “Against the Boss, I really don’t have much ability.”
Hearing this, everyone laughed kindly.
Yan Aohan glanced at Zhang Haifeng. He stood up holding only his dry rations. Then he slowly walked to the side of the Tianshui River. He looked at the water and thought for a moment. Everyone thought Tianshui was just special water. Only those here knew that Tianshui was actually a natural barrier. Because this river was a periodic Weak Water.