Transmigrating with a Five Million Dollar Retirement Life

Chapter 185 Golden Lotus Emerging from the Earth

Even Song Jiaojiao, who wasn't very knowledgeable about flowers, knew that the Golden Lotus Emerging from the Earth was one of the five trees and six flowers in Buddhism.

This flower typically grows on cliffs, loves sunlight, and has a long flowering period, blooming for about 200 days a year. Moreover, it only blooms once in its lifetime, once every four years, and once it blooms, it lasts for four years. It is the most beloved flower of wealthy Buddhist families.

Logically speaking, this kind of flower should have been bought up by merchants long ago as soon as it appeared.

Song Jiaojiao asked in confusion, "How much are these flowers?"

"Do not sell!"

Not for sale? Why are you displaying it if you're not selling it? Just for show?

Song Jiaojiao inwardly complained upon hearing the stall owner's reply.

Just as I was about to get up and leave, realizing I was destined to miss out on this flower, I heard the stall owner continue speaking.

"Just replace it."

He was panting so hard, he could have traveled almost two miles in that time.

Song Jiaojiao's face darkened, and she silently squatted back down.

"How do we exchange it? What will we use in exchange?"

After Song Jiaojiao finished speaking, the stall owner remained silent for a long time.

………………

Time ticked by, and finally the stall owner spoke.

"We need Tian Shan snow lotus and century-old ginseng."

Upon hearing this, Song Jiaojiao's eyes widened instantly, and she thought incredulously.

Do you know the value of century-old ginseng and Tian Shan snow lotus?

Although the golden lotus that springs from the ground is rare, it cannot compare to a hundred-year-old ginseng, not to mention the snow lotus of Tianshan.

No wonder it wasn't bought by any merchants; who could afford it?!

"You're planning to trade these two flowers?" Song Jiaojiao asked, pointing at the golden lotus, unwilling to give up.

Although she really wanted it, the price was just too high.

Once again, a long silence ensued. If Song Jiaojiao hadn't been free today, she probably wouldn't have been able to wait for this person.

"And me too."

Song Jiaojiao: ! ! ? ? ? ?

What do you mean "I'm still here"? What's wrong? Now you have to buy the vendor too?

"I'll trade you a hundred-year-old lifespan and a Tianshan snow lotus for these two earth-emerging golden lotuses and me. As long as you have them, I'm willing to follow you as your protector."

The man raised his head and stared straight at Song Jiaojiao, his eyes full of sincerity.

This time, Song Jiaojiao didn't have to wait long before he spoke. Looking at the man in front of her whose appearance was completely ruined, Song Jiaojiao had no idea what he had gone through.

"So what can you do?"

"I can fight, I'm very skilled in martial arts!" the man said hurriedly, afraid that the only person willing to listen to him would leave.

If A-Yun hadn't been unable to hold on any longer and needed century-old ginseng and Tian Shan snow lotus to save his life, he wouldn't have risked being discovered by setting up a stall in such a crowded place.

"How would I know you're a skilled martial artist?" Song Jiaojiao asked, amused.

Suddenly, the man plucked a flower head of the golden lotus and tossed it into the air. Song Jiaojiao instantly felt a gust of wind.

At this moment, a commotion arose from the crowd.

A man with a dead sparrow on his head flew into a rage, yelling, "Who? Who attacked me?"

The sparrow's neck is where the golden inflorescence of the ground lotus blooms.

Holy crap!

This must be the legendary internal energy!

Song Jiaojiao's eyes widened in shock; it was the first time she had ever encountered someone with internal energy.

The people around Song Jiaojiao only knew some martial arts; they were nothing like this person, who shot down the sparrow without even looking at it.

After calming down, Song Jiaojiao said, "I happen to have the two medicinal herbs you need. Shall I give them to you here?"

Song Jiaojiao was determined to bring this person to her side, so that she would have complete protection on the road.

Little did she know that this person was not just trouble, but a huge trouble, and the rest of the journey would be one of either running away or on the run.

Although this person was very capable and could solve the problem every time, there were just too many people coming, leaving her feeling helpless and on the verge of tears.

Upon hearing Song Jiaojiao's words, the man quickly packed up his things and handed them to her, telling her to come with him.

Song Jiaojiao: ...At this point, the speed did increase.

Song Jiaojiao followed Ye Yi to the Chenghuang Temple outside the town. On the way, Song Jiaojiao asked the man's name and learned that he wanted ginseng and snow lotus to save a woman named Ye Yun.

However, his name sounded a bit strange. Yoruichi sounded so much like the name of an ancient secret guard, which made Song Jiaojiao feel that there wouldn't be any good days ahead.

"Ayun, I'm back." Yoruichi quickly stepped forward and carefully helped the woman lying on the ground to her feet.

Looking at the delicate woman in front of her, Song Jiaojiao's pale face couldn't hide the woman's beauty. She had a small oval face, slender willow-leaf eyebrows, and charming eyes. She was truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

The occasional coughing broke the beauty of the scene, but a beauty is a beauty, even with a furrowed brow she is still beautiful.

"Ah Yi, you went out again? Cough cough, I told you not to go out, just in case..."

"Ah Yun, I've found a century-old ginseng and a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains. Your illness will be cured." Ye Yi interrupted Ye Yun, speaking excitedly.

"Ah Yun, this is Young Master Song. He's willing to offer ginseng and snow lotus," Ye Yi introduced Song Jiaojiao, who was standing at the door, to Ye Yun.

Ye Yun looked up at Song Jiaojiao and gave her a faint smile.

"The items are still at the inn. Now that you're one of my men, this kind of place isn't suitable for recuperating. Why don't we go back to the inn together?"

Song Jiaojiao looked at the frail woman in front of her and said.

Ye Yun frowned slightly upon hearing Song Jiaojiao's words and asked, puzzled, "Ayi, what does Young Master Song mean by that?"

Feeling guilty, Yoruichi touched her nose and said, "It was me who...pawned myself to Young Master Song."

"Ah Yi, how could you..." Ye Yun's eyes instantly turned red, and tears welled up in them.

Ye Yun looked at the ugly scar on Ye Yi's face. If it weren't for Ye Yi's efforts for her, she wouldn't have been disfigured along the way.

Looking at the couple in front of her, Song Jiaojiao felt as if she was already full before she had even eaten.

"Miss Ye, the carriage is right outside. Do you think we should leave here first?" Song Jiaojiao asked the two, putting aside the random thoughts in her mind.

This trip has taken quite a while; it's time to head back.

"Thank you very much, young master. I will never forget your great kindness in my life," Ye Yun replied with a light smile.

"Ah Yi, help me up!"

Ye Yun originally intended to walk over by herself, but Ye Yi directly carried her into the carriage. Being in front of outsiders like this made Ye Yun blush with embarrassment, and she buried her head in Ye Yi's chest, not daring to lift her head at all.

Before Song Jiaojiao could react, she was fed another dose of dog food. Great, it seems she can skip lunch.

The carriage swayed back to the inn, where Song Jiaojiao booked them a room in the Tianzhihao style. As for why she didn't take them back to the courtyard, it was because the courtyard only had five rooms, and they were all full.

Song Jiaojiao told Ye Yi where she lived, then went back to get the ginseng and snow lotus and asked Shang Xiaoxiao to deliver them to them. She didn't ask any further questions after that.

He simply instructed Zhou Dayong to buy a horse-drawn carriage, presumably because it would be needed later.