Ning Fei began his day by feeding the little falcon and then tending to Rhubarb, the dog outside his Taoist temple, with a can of dog food. By early morning, he had already cleaned up the vegetable garden. After finishing his chores, he locked the Taoist temple and headed for the mountains.
On his way, he passed the Qinshan Village Committee and encountered a group of ducks again—this time, Uncle Li's ducks were waiting for Uncle Wang's ducks.
"Haha, these ducks are waiting for their friends again," Ning Fei chuckled.
This lighthearted observation amused his audience in the live broadcast room, sparking a flurry of playful comments:
"Ducks waiting for their friends? That's adorable."
"What are they playing? Group fencing?"
"Stop it, I can't unsee it now!"
Ning Fei soon left the village behind and entered the lush forest, the drone hovering above him, capturing his journey.
"Alright, viewers, I've reached the outskirts of Qinshan Village. If I go further in, I'll be completely isolated from people," Ning Fei said to his live audience. "The forest can be dangerous, but I've lived here my whole life. I know my way around."
His plan for the day was simple: collect wild Ganoderma lucidum (commonly known as reishi mushrooms), bamboo shoots, and other valuable forest products.
"As the saying goes, people in the mountains rely on the mountains to make a living," Ning Fei explained. "Sometimes, with good luck, a single trip can earn you a thousand or more."
When asked by viewers if he was searching for ginseng, Ning Fei clarified with a smile:
"This isn't ginseng picking. Ginseng grows mainly in the northeastern mountains, not here in the Sichuan-Chongqing region."
He proceeded to share fascinating insights about the tradition of ginseng picking in the northeast, including rituals and the meticulous process of "releasing the mountain." His deep knowledge captivated the audience, earning him admiration in the live chat.
At that moment, a golden super VIP account named [Jiang Zi] appeared in the chat, commenting:
"The anchor is very knowledgeable."
The name immediately sparked excitement among the viewers:
"Wow, it's Young Master Jiang!"
"Who's that?"
"He's the heir to Xuanhu Medical Center, the largest traditional Chinese medicine chain in the country."
"A real big shot!"
Unaware of the commotion in the chat, Ning Fei continued his trek. His unique live-streaming method, combining drone footage with his third-person perspective, offered a fresh and immersive experience for the audience.
"Today, I'm searching for Ganoderma lucidum," Ning Fei explained as he walked deeper into the forest. "It's not easy to find, but let's see how lucky we are."
He began educating his audience on how to distinguish between wild and cultivated Ganoderma lucidum:
Wild Ganoderma grows on rotting tree trunks in dense forests and comes in various shapes and colors. Cultivated ones are uniform in size and color.
Wild ones often have irregular insect holes, a natural sign of pest activity, while cultivated ones don't, thanks to pesticide use.
The taste of wild Ganoderma is extremely bitter, a key indicator of its medicinal value.
The detailed explanation impressed the audience, sparking comments like:
"Strange knowledge acquired."
"Can we even afford this magical herb?"
Suddenly, a huge super rocket reward—worth over 2,000 yuan—appeared on the screen, gifted by [Jiang Zi].
"Thank you, [Jiang Zi], for the super rocket! I really appreciate it," Ning Fei said with a warm smile, genuinely grateful for the generous support.
Meanwhile, Jiang Feng, the young master of Xuanhu Medical Center, watched the broadcast from his antique-filled study. He was deeply impressed by Ning Fei's expertise and authenticity, traits he rarely saw in other live-streamers.
As Ning Fei ventured further, he suddenly stopped, his face lighting up with excitement.
"There it is!" he exclaimed.
The audience collectively held their breath, eagerly waiting to see what he had discovered.