Ning Fei trekked toward the cliff, navigating through the dense forest with a sense of purpose. He wore overalls, combat boots, and a straw hat, giving him the look of an experienced adventurer.
It was worth noting that Ning Fei typically wore his own clothes, except for his daily practices in the morning and evening. To him, faith wasn't about attire—it lay in the heart.
The path ahead was more difficult than expected. There were no clear trails in the forest, and the ground was covered with tangled vines. In many cases, Ning Fei had to use an engineer's shovel to clear the way.
His journey was being broadcast live, something that was quite rare in this kind of wilderness. Few people dared venture into such deep mountains and ancient forests for a live broadcast.
On one hand, the risks were immense; exploring these areas was dangerous and could easily result in injury. On the other hand, many didn't have the necessary skills or equipment. Most videos of such expeditions were edited and released later, but Ning Fei streamed his entire journey in real-time.
Thanks to global 5G coverage, Ning Fei could stream wherever he went, as long as he could see the sky. This made his broadcast even more unique.
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As Ning Fei continued deeper into the forest, he noticed the temperature was dropping. Despite it being late summer and noon—typically a time of intense heat—the dense canopy of ancient trees created an unusually cold atmosphere.
"This place is perfect for Ganoderma to grow," Ning Fei said, looking around with a keen eye. "It's basically a natural Ganoderma farm."
It was his first time exploring this particular part of the forest, and he knew that going any further would be risky. The trees around him were still sparse, but beyond this point, the forest grew denser, with a higher chance of encountering dangerous wildlife.
"At this point, it's probably better not to go deeper into the forest," Ning Fei said. "This is just the outer edge of Shanyin. The deeper areas could hold even more rare and beautiful finds, but I'll be cautious."
With that thought in mind, he began searching for traces of Ganoderma at the bases of nearby trees.
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Ning Fei searched diligently but only found two ordinary Ganoderma mushrooms, one of which was particularly unimpressive.
The audience, watching through the live stream, couldn't help but comment:
"Is this all? I thought you said there would be more!"
"Looks like the anchor's luck has run out."
"Haha, these Ganoderma mushrooms don't seem very valuable."
"Still, I bet they're worth something. How many people can make 100,000 yuan a day?"
Despite the teasing comments, Ning Fei didn't respond. He remained focused, looking deeper into the forest. There, he noticed a rocky outcrop that seemed to be home to something special.
"Wait a minute," Ning Fei murmured, adjusting his stance. "I think I found something interesting."
He walked over to the rocky ledge, where a cluster of plants was growing from the cracks in the stone.
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Excited, Ning Fei smiled as he examined the plants. "My luck today isn't bad after all."
The audience eagerly awaited the reveal.
"What's he found this time?"
"Is it something valuable?"
"Looks like a bunch of weeds to me."
It was at that moment that a golden VIP viewer, [Xuanyuan Shaoshuai], typed into the chat:
"That's wild Dendrobium! It could be Dendrobium officinale."
The chat exploded:
"Wild Dendrobium? Isn't that expensive?"
"Dendrobium officinale, isn't that worth a lot?"
"I've heard of it—'The First of Nine Immortal Grasses.' A high-quality batch could sell for 10,000 yuan per pound."
However, another knowledgeable viewer, [Jiang Gongzi], responded:
"It's not Dendrobium officinale. It's probably Dendrobium purple stem, which is even more valuable."
The chat erupted in astonishment:
"Dendrobium purple stem? That sounds even better!"
"Is it really more valuable?"
"Wait, are you serious? This is incredible!"
The viewers who had mocked Ning Fei for finding only weeds now realized they had underestimated his find.
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Ning Fei glanced at the stream's barrage of comments and smiled.
"Yes, this is indeed Dendrobium purple stem. I'm not an expert in Dendrobium, but I learned a lot when I was younger. My master used to take me to the mountains to mine for Dendrobium."
He explained further:
"Dendrobium, also called undead grass or resurrection grass, is a medicinal plant with great value. This particular plant seems to have just entered the mature stage."
Ning Fei carefully examined the purple-hued branches and trunks of the plant. "The purple color comes from the mountain's rich mineral elements. Dendrobium absorbs these elements, and over time, the plant turns purple."
With practiced hands, Ning Fei used a knife to gently extract the four Dendrobium plants.
"These four plants are about half a catty in total," he said, showing them to the camera. "This is a rare find. I'm sure they'll be valuable."
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Just then, [Jiang Gongzi] made an offer:
"Four wild Dendrobium purple stem plants, about four taels. The market price is around 260,000 yuan, but I'll offer 300,000 yuan for them."
Ning Fei smiled and agreed. "Thank you, Jiang Gongzi. I'll accept your offer."
The audience was buzzing:
"300,000! That's amazing!"
"I can't believe it! The anchor really does have the best luck!"
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With the transaction complete, Ning Fei packed up the plants and began making his way back to the Taoist temple. The sky was starting to darken, signaling the end of his adventure.
As he finished his stream, he addressed the audience one last time.
"Thank you all for joining me on today's journey. The mountains are full of surprises, and I'm glad I could share this experience with you. See you next time!"
The chat was flooded with admiration and excitement. Everyone was eager to see what Ning Fei would discover next in his wild expeditions.