"I will have someone clean up two side rooms for now, please stay at the academy," he said.
Mr. Xi did not linger long. After exchanging pleasantries, he quickly departed.
Upon reaching a secluded corner, he opened the long box given by Chu Zheng and paused as he saw the object inside.
It was an aged ginseng, radiating spiritual light and pulsating as if breathing, nearly achieving spiritual awakening.
A tremor passed through Xi Ji'an's hand; he had never seen spiritual ginseng of such quality in his life, not even in the renowned Yujing Divine Palace.
This aged ginseng was close to transforming into a spirit. If only the roots were harvested for medicine, it could slowly regenerate, truly an inexhaustible resource.
This single item was enough for him to maneuver relationships and gain a position in the imperial court; no need to remain a countryside teacher toiling for reputation.
However, the gift was excessively generous.
