The Beginning of Natural Disaster, I Won by Hoarding Tens of Billions of Supplies

Chapter 244: Prescription

Accompanying Ma Guangnian slowed down the pace, but the gains were also quite substantial, Huo Yishen considered slightly, “We haven’t found all the medicine we want. Let’s go back tomorrow.” 

So, the group slowly walked up the mountain. 

About halfway up the mountain, Ma Guangnian suddenly exclaimed excitedly, “Brother Huo, this is another plant, Nanling Rauvolfia, that you are looking for.”

There was only one young seedling, less than half a palm’s height, which couldn’t be used for medicine. At least it needed careful cultivation for half a year. 

He carefully dug it out and handed it to Huo Yishen, not forgetting to teach him how to plant it. 

They rest when tired, add or remove clothes when the weather changes. It’s like a fashion show while walking. 

The temperature was nearly 40 degrees Celsius at noon, but it was almost zero degrees at night. 

The herbs were too precious. Afraid that the seedlings would freeze to death, Ma Guangnian took off his windbreaker and wanted to provide them with windproof and warmth protection. 

Jiang Ning thought for a moment and took out thermal insulation film from her bag. “Use this.” 

They were the professor’s capable assistants, but if they fell ill here, the medicine for fighting smog viruses might not be successfully developed. 

Ma Guangnian thanked them repeatedly, and the team members helped protect the herbal seedlings one after another. 

Time was precious, and no one complained of being tired or stopped working because of the cold. 

Although the weather was cold, having experienced the extreme cold, zero degrees wasn’t considered a disaster. It’s just that the frequent temperature changes made the body very uncomfortable. 

Feeling heavy-headed, muscle soreness, etc., made people feel like they had a fever or a cold, so they quickly made a fire, boiled water, and ate something. 

Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen were fine, with much stronger physical fitness than them. 

Even under the protection of constant temperature clothing, they didn’t even breathe heavily. 

“Shall we rest for a while?” 

When the biological clock struck, Jiang Ning felt a little drowsy, and they were tired from the journey. 

Ma Guangnian and the others had no objections, so they began to set up tents. 

Drinking boiled water and eating roasted steamed buns, Jiang Ning steered the conversation toward liver and lung diseases, “Brother Ma, I have relatives who lived in cities with severe smog in their early years. As they grew older, their liver and lung functions deteriorated significantly. Do you know of any medicine that could help improve this?” 

“It’s difficult to manage poor liver and lung conditions. Western medicine isn’t very effective, and traditional Chinese medicine requires long-term medication…” 

Ma Guangnian mentioned several prescriptions, including folk remedies that had been verified, all aimed at nourishing the liver and lungs. 

If it weren’t for the apocalypse, experts like him would charge 1,200 yuan just for registration fees if they held clinics in hospitals. Not to mention the three-month advance reservation, it all depended on luck and speed. 

Jiang Ning listened carefully and remembered all the prescriptions. 

He mentioned quite a few names of medicines, but strangely enough, Dragon grass wasn’t among them. 

Jiang Ning had to further hint, “This time coming out, my relatives asked me to help find Dragon grass. They said folk remedies are very effective. Is this kind of medicine really effective?” 

“Dragon’s grass effect is quite good, but this medicinal herb is quite picky about its growth environment. In the past few decades, rapid social development has caused severe pollution, even artificial cultivation is not very efficient, so it has gradually become extinct.” 

Jiang Ning politely inquired, “Apart from Dragon Grass, are there any other rare and effective medicinal herbs?” 

“Traditional Chinese medicine doesn’t have specific effect; it’s only through combinations that the efficacy of medicines can be maximized.” 

Of course, Jiang Ning knew this. Didn’t Huo Yishen remember what the crucial herb was called? 

Forget it. There are more than 13,000 types of Chinese herbal medicines, many of which are rarely used or on the brink of extinction. Even experts like Ma Guangnian couldn’t accurately guess. Just for liver and lung-related medicines, it probably wouldn’t finish even after three days and nights. 

Jiang Ning felt a little depressed. Her eyes were about to pop out today, yet she still hadn’t found the medicine she wanted. 

Hope there will be good news next. 

When the time comes, not only can they plant in space, but they can also share them with Ma Guangnian’s team. When the disease breaks out, they can accelerate the development of medicine. 

The weather was cold, so after greeting each other, they entered the tent to sleep. 

Although Jiang Ning wasn’t in a rush, outdoor conditions weren’t as comfortable as home, so she still emphasized efficiency. 

After sleeping for two hours to regain their strength, everyone packed up the tents and continued searching for herbs. 

The higher they climbed, the fewer herbs they found. 

When they were close to the summit, they saw the lake left behind by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, with desolation and barrenness everywhere. 

In the past, during the flood season, this place hosted the World Lion Dance Competition every two years, attracting countless tourists. 

Now, it was all desolate, with the earth and sky no longer the same as before. 

Having successfully reached the summit, the Taoist temple collapsed, and the Guanyin statue shattered… 

Looking around, the mountains and rivers were in ruins. 

Standing on the summit, Ma Guangnian couldn’t help but lament, “How did our homeland end up like this?” 

Everyone felt heavy-hearted, but life had to go on. 

Instead of returning the same way, they descended along another path. 

By the time they reached the foot of the mountain, it was already noon, and the scorching sun blazed at 40 degrees Celsius. 

They sat in the shade and began to divide the collected herbal seedlings. 

Jiang Ning wasn’t greedy. She divided them per person, taking one-third with Huo Yishen. 

For the ones with more, they divided them up, splitting the pairs, and for the singles… she could give those to Ma Guangnian’s team, but they had to make some initial efforts, “You can begin cultivating them first. Once they grow, you can share some with us.” 

Jiang Ning called Huo Yishen aside, “We didn’t find the life-saving medicine, so we can only make a trip to Dongqiao Mountain.” 

It was relatively less risky to go during the polar day, but if they waited until the polar night or fog to set off, it might cost them their lives. 

Seeing Huo Yishen hesitate, Jiang Ning went straight to the point, “If you insist on going alone and something happens, what about me and Dudou? 

I know you want to protect us, but in the apocalypse, no one can protect anyone forever. 

Besides, if you really want to protect us, you have to ensure your own safety. 

With me following you, you’ll be even safer, right?” 

Huo Yishen worried, “What about Dudou and Coke?” 

“If they stay in the Aoyuan, wouldn’t it make people worry even more? Let’s bring them along. We’ll keep an eye on them when the time comes.” 

After considering for a while, Huo Yishen agreed. 

He looked at Ma Guangnian and the others, “We have to pass through Yuecheng on our way to Dongqiao Mountain. This area has more evil people. It’s not safe for them to carry so many herbs. Shouldn’t we escort them for a while?” 

Since everyone spoke up, Jiang Ning couldn’t refuse. 

Moreover, the medicines they brought back would ultimately benefit the survivors. There might be medicines for treating smog-related diseases in them. “Okay.” 

So, Huo Yishen said to Ma Guangnian, “We have something to do in Yuecheng. It’s on the way. Shall we give you a ride?” 

Yesterday, they had almost become the souls under the blades of evil people. Now, the few of them were worried about how to get back. When they heard the invitation, they were overjoyed, “Thank you so much.” 

“Wait here. We’ll go get the car.” 

With this cheerful decision, Huo Yishen and the others went to get the car on foot. 

After walking for about ten minutes, Huo Yishen and the two were eating lunch by the roadside, while Jiang Ning drove the car over from the other side of the mountain. 

There were too many people, and the Hummer couldn’t fit everyone, but they managed to squeeze in. 

Huo Yishen drove, Jiang Ning held Doudou in the passenger seat, and the dog lay grievously under the seat. Ma Guangnian and the others squeezed into the back seat. 

The position was quite challenging, but safety was the most important thing. 

If they walked back, the road would be dangerous. It was hard to say if they could make it back to the research institute in one piece. 

Jinshi Mountain was not far from Yuecheng, only about forty kilometers away. If it were not because of the natural disater, they could take the highway. It would take just half an hour with the accelerator pressed halfway. 

But since the highways were destroyed, they could only take the national and provincial roads while constantly changing routes… 

The Hummer was tough enough, but it was inevitably targeted. 

As they drove, a stone suddenly hit the passenger side window with a bang… 

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