Lao Han patted his chest and said proudly: "Haha, it's not me bragging, in the local area, Lao Han said second, no one dares to say first!"

"For more than ten years, I have collected incense everywhere, and I also have some favorite things in my hands, and I will come home and take you to see it. ”

Wen Yiming is looking forward to it, Qiongzhou agarwood has been passed down for thousands of years, there are more than a dozen varieties, many fine products only hear its name, and today I finally have the opportunity to see it.

A few people returned to Lao Han's four-story building, he took the two of them up to the fourth floor, opened the heavy safety door, and a strong fragrance came to his face.

The room of more than 60 square meters is full of large and small agarwood, the fragrance is fragrant, and the heart is relaxed. Ling Yuxin was attracted by a similar root carving at the door, and the one in front of her was seventy or eighty centimeters high, all of which were white bark roots, with a peculiar shape.

The fragrance hit, and I looked at the wood that had been hollowed out by insects and ants, and it was densely packed with holes, which was very wonderful. Ling Yuxin was surprised: "Insect eye fragrance?"

"This is the early years when I collected incense from the mountains, and I met this incense tree root, which has a history of at least 100 years. It's a pity that it was cut down, leaving only the roots. But being transformed into a rare carving by insects is wonderful, isn't it?"

Wen Yiming nodded secretly, sighing that nature is wonderful, and there is more than one kind of insect parasitism inside, coexisting peacefully and transforming the home.

It's a pity that the roots of the tree are dead, and they can only rely on the residual oil secretion, but with the participation of insects, this insect eye fragrance is more peculiar. Their secretions are mixed with agarwood, which produces a richer flavor and is also interesting.

"Qiongzhou best Qinan is divided into three kinds: one is the raw knot, the varieties have cinnamon, chicken tongue, oil knot line, tree heart oil knot, etc.; the second is insect leakage, including insect leakage knot, insect leakage cream; the third is ripe knot, there are many varieties, golden silk knot, sugar knot, honey knot and so on. ”

Lao Han shared his years of experience and said: "The reason for the formation of this tree root is very similar to that of Qi Nan, but the quality cannot be compared with Qi Nan insect leakage. The conditions for the formation of incense are very harsh, not only the age of the tree should be long, the environment is suitable, but also the cooperation of insects. ”

"Different species of insects produce different secretions, and the taste is very different, for example, Nha Trang has many tropical rainforests and a humid climate, which is most suitable for producing insect leakage. Once it appears, it is basically sky-high. ”

"Generally, agarwood is oily from the outside to the inside, while Qi Nan is from the inside to the outside, which is why it has a stronger fragrance. The taste of raw knot sinking water is sweet, there is a feeling of coolness, and the ripe molasses is generally golden yellow, and the natural shedding is purple mixed with gold, and the taste is spicy. There is also Qi Nan to start with warmth, with some irregular horizontal lines and S lines on it. ”

Lao Han took out a small piece of Qi Nan from the cabinet and said: "Qi Nan has a very soft texture, so in addition to raw incense, no one will go to the rider string or carving, it is too waste, it is easy to wear, and it is all made of natural art ornaments." ”

"The quality of this piece is okay, someone paid 800,000 yuan to buy it last year, I didn't give up, and now it is estimated that 1 million is no problem. ”

"The first fragrance of raw knots is a clear fragrance, cool with a little sweetness, and some have the taste of baked cakes, honey knots are wheat fragrant milk, insect leakage flavors are the most complex, some are roasted sweet potato flavors, and red dates syrup flavor, what coconut milk flavor, each one is different. ”

Speaking of this, Lao Han couldn't wait to say: "It's not easy for you to come once, let me let you see my most proud baby today, Lightning Strike Qi Nan!"

"Lightning strikes Qi Nanmu?" Wen Yiming and Ling Yuxin glanced at each other, very surprised, you must know that the incense is already a small probability, not to mention that it can survive after being struck by lightning, it is simply one in ten thousand!

Lao Han opened the safe, cherished a piece of black agarwood seven or eight centimeters long and two or three centimeters wide, carefully held it in the palm of his hand, and said proudly: "This is my most proud baby, full of oil and lightning strikes Qi Nanxiang!"

"Once I went to the mountains to collect incense, came back just when it was raining heavily, when I was looking for a place to shelter from the rain, I accidentally found an old agarwood, half of it was scorched by lightning, and the ghost sent me to find this piece of Qi Nan incense in the center of the tree. Isn't it special that you smell the smell?"

Wen Yiming took it and sniffed it, Qi Nan's unique aroma was also mixed with a hint of burnt smell, and the taste was even more unique, and he nodded: "After lightning strikes, it is difficult for trees to heal themselves, and they secrete more oiliness than ordinary wounds, and the fragrance is denser, and the taste is really more unique." ”

Ling Yuxin said tentatively: "How much does this piece sell?"

Lao Han shook his head, carefully put Qi Nan back in the safe, and said firmly: "Don't sell it! I don't sell it for any amount of money! I will play incense all my life, and in the end I will always leave a souvenir for future generations, it is estimated that I will not get a better incense than this in my life, I can't make enough money, and this piece of incense will not be sold if I die!"

Ling Yuxin nodded, lightning strikes Qi Nan is indeed rare, she is also the first time to see the real thing, and she will not sell it if she is replaced by herself, although she is small, but it is also a treasure worth collecting.

In the evening, the group left Lao Han's house, and on the way back, Wen Yiming asked, "Lao Han is the potential stock you invested?"

Ling Yuxin smiled: "No way, now there are fewer and fewer wild agarwood, and there are more and more people who like incense, what do you say?"

"And foreign goods are popular in the market, the signboard of Qiongzhou agarwood has gradually been forgotten, we don't support the local industry, do we regret it after the extinction?"

Wen Yiming nodded in agreement, although Lao Han's career has just begun, after all, it is also a good seed, what is planted is hope, and what is harvested is the future.

"Today is just an appetizer, tomorrow we will go into the mountains and go deep into the local Li people, the vast mountains, the primeval forest, is the real treasure!"

Ling Yuxin pointed to the mountain in the distance outside the window, and said arrogantly: "Jianfeng Ridge, we are here!"

Wen Yiming looked at Ling Yuxin with some surprise, she seemed to have changed from Zhongzhou to a different person, changed from cold, and became lively and cordial?

Ling Yuxin stretched her waist, she was in a good mood, it was easy to travel and relax, not to mention that she was still with the man who made her heart, she naturally let go of her disguise, and it was rare to indulge for a few days.

The group came to Bais County, stayed today, someone came to pick them up tomorrow morning, and then entered the mountain. Just have the time to stock up on some supplies in case you need them.

"This is Ah Feng, a Miao person, who has cooperated for many years, a good friend!"

Ling Yuxin pointed at Wen Yiming and introduced: "This is the chief incense master of Yaxiangju, Wen Yiming, he will be in charge of the affairs of the store in the future, this time we are here to inspect the source of goods, and you will contact Yiming in the future." ”

"Hello Mr. Wen, I'm Ah Feng, please take care of me in the future!"

The shrewd Ah Feng hurriedly stretched out his hand and took the initiative to greet him: "If you have anything to say in the future, I have cooperated with Miss Ling for many years, everyone knows the roots, and the quality of the supply can definitely be assured!"

Wen Yiming smiled and nodded, in recent years, all the agarwood in Qiongzhou has been purchased through Afeng, although there are not many high-quality products, but the quality is not bad, and it is the largest supplier in the local area.

Agarwood is different from others, born and raised, less and less, only the deep mountains and old forests have wild agarwood. The local Miao and Li people have been collecting incense in the mountains for generations, and they are the only ones who have first-hand sources of goods and can only cooperate with them.

The group drove on the road, and Ah Feng was the driver, and went directly into the mountains to find incense. The road gradually moved away from the city, turning into a winding mountain road, passing steep cliffs from time to time, fortunately there was an old driver A Feng, everyone chatted while driving.

"Miao Village?" Ah Feng was very talkative, and slowly became familiar with Yiming, and suddenly said tentatively: "Do you Miao Village have anyone who can play Gu?"

"What?" Ah Feng's face suddenly changed, and he looked at Wen Yiming vigilantly and said, "Why are you asking this?"