Song Ruyi's life trajectory was very clear.
Before she turned sixteen, she was simply the daughter of a herb collector.
Due to the dangers of the wilds, herb collectors actually earned a considerable income. Some seasoned herb collectors who had figured out the patterns of wild beasts, fierce beasts, and even demon beasts, wandered through the mountains as if strolling in their own vegetable gardens.
But accidents still happened. Her father fell off a mountain trying to evade a fierce beast that had suddenly crossed the border, breaking both of his legs.
With no other options, Song Ruyi had to go to the herbal shop her father frequently visited to sell his goods and ask the owner for a loan of some silver taels to treat her father.
Her father always said that the Jiang Family's herbal shop was the most decent. Holding onto that hope, she went there.
But to her surprise, Old Master Jiang truly agreed.
