Chapter 699: Bold Mortal
The verification method that Song Pingcun said is very simple and will not cause harm to people. But if this is a century-old mountain ginseng, it is equivalent to a waste, and everyone looked at Miss Situ Er.
Just after a breath, Miss Situ Er decisively asked people to go to the kitchen and catch a rabbit to experiment on the spot. Sure enough, if the rabbit nibbled on a radish, not only did it eat it, but it didn't do anything at all, and there was no abnormal reaction at all.
This result surprised everyone, especially the man who came with the ginseng, his face was full of astonishment, and he couldn't believe this fact at all. And Miss Situ Er looked at Song Pingcun with deep eyes, as if she was thinking about something.
"Mr. Song, how did you see the problem with this mountain ginseng?" Miss Situ Er finally asked.
Song Pingcun smiled slightly and replied, "Don't hide it, Miss, I have read some medical classics, and I have a little understanding of the characteristics and identification methods of some medicinal materials. Although the appearance of this ginseng seems to be perfect, the color is too bright and the texture is not clear enough, which are all signs of growth. In addition, the age of the ginseng and the medicinal effect are inextricably linked, and although this ginseng has been cultivated for a hundred years, it is actually far from effective, which is why I can easily identify it. ”
Miss Situ Er didn't immediately confirm it, but asked again, "How can Mr. Song tell the effect of its medicine?" Is it just observation? ”
"Nine times out of ten. The difference is not very far, mainly the real hundred-year-old mountain ginseng, which already has a certain spirituality, if you get started, touch its body lightly, those roots will swing uncontrollably, but the frequency of the swing is generally not easy to detect. Song Pingcun explained. It's not that it's not imperceptible, it's that mortals don't see it at all. Fortunately, Song Pingcun's knowledge of the sea is complete, and these observations can be easily done.
After listening to Song Pingcun's explanation, a look of appreciation flashed in Miss Situ Er's eyes, she nodded, and said, "Mr. Song is really knowledgeable and admirable. ”
Everyone was also amazed, and expressed great admiration for Song Pingcun's vision and wisdom. And the person who came over with the mountain ginseng was full of anger, knelt down and said to Miss Situ Er: "Second Miss, the immortals of the Immortal Sect are really disappointing. Spending such a large price to invite them to accompany him, he was unwilling to help even with this matter, and was almost deceived. ”
Song Pingcun looked at Miss Situ Er's eyes as if he was a little dignified, and pondered for a while before saying, "The two immortals were invited by the family, and we can't force him to serve us, after all, immortals are different." It's because we don't have the ability to do it ourselves, so it's no wonder that others. ”
Then he looked at the person who was the leader just now and said, "Third uncle, how many ginseng are there in this trading house this time?" ”
"Thirty-seven. If it weren't for the fact that I thought it was strange, how could I come out with thirty-seven hundred-year-old ginseng strains at once, and I didn't notice the problem when I looked closely. You must know that Lao Qi took the two immortals with him, and it was originally intended to be an offering to the Jicheng Immortal Sect, didn't they frame the Situ family by doing this? The person called the third uncle replied angrily.
Miss Situ Er suddenly smiled coldly, "It's not to frame the Situ family, it's against me." If there is a problem with the offering, at most the compensation will be more, how can the people of the Immortal Sect have any damage because of this? Well, don't publicize it at this time, just purchase another batch. It's just that the hundred-year-old ginseng may have to go a few more islands to collect it. ”
After Miss Situ Er finished speaking, she turned her head to look at Song Pingcun and said, "Mr. Song, I really thank you this time." ”
Song Pingcun knew from listening to the words that this was probably what kind of family or the infighting between this Immortal Sect and this Immortal Sect was just an infighting between the Immortal Sect and the mortal family, and this Immortal Sect was probably not a big sect, and it was not even in the stream. hurriedly replied modestly: "If it wasn't for the second lady to take it in, I wouldn't know what to do, this is how it should be!" ”
"In addition to being proficient in pharmacology, I wonder if Mr. is good at anything else?" Miss Situ Er is not a treasure hunter, but a treasure hunter who wants to dig up treasures.
Song Pingcun was not unhappy because of the other party's questioning, a person who could still deal with being framed calmly and calmly, and knew how to forbear, was definitely not so weak and unbearable on the surface. Glancing at Miss Situ Er, she replied in the direction of pharmacology: "If Miss Second is unwell, maybe there are some minor problems, I can also diagnose and judge." ”
"That's very good. Mr. Song moved from the lower cabin to the rear cabin to live, although the sea is windy and rough, but the scenery is also good. It's much better than being stuffy in the cabin all day. Miss Situ Er immediately said to Song Pingcun. This treatment is tantamount to treating him as the most important staff member.
Song Pingcun didn't care, but he still expressed respect and gratitude in the form.
After that, Miss Situ Er went ashore and went to the business house that bought ginseng in person, and a few people behind the third uncle loaded the thirty-seven fake years of ginseng on a small cart and accompanied them, and also took Song Pingcun all the way forward, which seems to be planning to find a place back.
This is also the first time that Song Pingcun has landed, if it is not on the edge of the harbor, the city close to the inland is actually no different from the mainland, but the Luoying Islands are large and small hundreds of islands, which look more like they are cut by the sea. In fact, there is also a small sect of cultivating immortals here, and the number of sects is not as good as that of a branch of a sect in the Chenming Continent, and it is said that this small sect is of the same origin as the Four Elephants of the Chenming Continent. It's just that because the sect is too small, Song Pingcun can't remember what the name of this sect is.
The group walked up the stone steps from the port, passed some shops in the port, and then went inside, and after about a quarter of an hour, finally stopped in front of a company called "Ta Ying Comptoir".
"Second Miss, this is it." The man who was called the third uncle spoke.
"Let's go, I'll meet this boss." Miss Situ Er's face was covered with a light veil, although she couldn't cover her face, but she also told others not to look at it at will.
Walking in, Miss Situ Er was very surprised that the two immortals of the Jicheng Immortal Sect who were invited by her Situ family to escort were actually drinking tea and chatting in the hall of Daying Commercial Bank. In addition to the boss of the Daying Commercial Bank, there was another person present.
Others can't see it, but Song Pingcun can see at a glance that this extra person is also an immortal cultivator, so looking at it, I'm afraid this matter is even more difficult.
Miss Situ Er's brows furrowed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She walked in gracefully, followed by her entourage and Song Pingcun.
"Haha, Miss Situ's arrival really makes the small shop shine!" When the boss of Daying Commercial Bank saw Miss Situ Er, he immediately greeted her warmly.
"Boss, I won't say much about the purpose of this visit." Miss Situ Er's tone was flat, but it revealed an unquestionable majesty.
The two immortals from the Jicheng Immortal Sect also stood up and nodded to greet Miss Situ Er. Although the immortals are different, since they have already been sent by the sect to escort them, the necessary politeness still has to be given. But Second Miss Situ didn't give these two Immortal Sect disciples a little face.
The boss's eyes flashed slightly, but he still maintained a smile on his face, "Miss Situ has something, just say it." ”
Miss Situ Er nodded, and motioned to the entourage behind her to take out those fake year mountain ginseng. The boss's face changed slightly, but soon returned to normal.
"Boss, you sold these ginseng to our Situ family, right?" Miss Situ Er asked lightly.
"Is there anything wrong with this ......," the boss was a little hesitant? ”
But when the boss said this, his eyes looked at another person who had not spoken. At this time, the two immortals of the Immortal Sect also seemed to sense that the atmosphere was wrong, they walked over, and one of them spoke, "Miss Situ, what's going on?" ”
"You ask him." Miss Situ Er pointed to the boss of Daying Commercial Bank.
Seeing this, the boss hurriedly explained: "Two immortals, this is really a misunderstanding, Zhang Xianren can testify that these mountain ginseng are his ......"
"Shut up" The Zhang Immortal, who had been silent, walked over, "If there is a problem with the ginseng given to Miss Situ Er, it is your problem, what are you doing nonsense!" ”
"Humph! Do you know that we plan to offer these mountain ginseng to the worship of the Immortal Sect, and if you do this, won't you slap the Immortal Sect in the face? Miss Situ Er said in a cold tone.
When the two immortals heard this, their faces became ugly. Although they are only small characters in the Immortal Sect, they also represent the face of the Immortal Sect. If this matter spreads, it will also be a blow to the reputation of the Immortal Sect. Moreover, this time, Zhang Xianren gave the two of them a real century-old ginseng, and before leaving, they got the benefits of Miss Situ, so they originally planned not to ask about it, but as for the fact that this batch of ginseng was given to their own sect, they really didn't know this.
"Bold mortal, how dare you be shoddy?" An immortal from the Yancheng Immortal Sect was about to attack the boss immediately.
At this time, the immortal cultivator who had never spoken suddenly came over and comforted: "The two immortal brothers don't need to be angry, it's just some mortal business dealings, even if there is a problem with the mountain ginseng, will the Situ family dare to offer shoddy offerings to the Jicheng Immortal Sect!" ”
Then Zhang Xianren glanced at those ginseng lightly, and then said: "There is indeed a problem with these ginseng, but since it is a misunderstanding, Daying Commercial Bank is also willing to compensate, so this matter will end here." ”
His tone, though flat, revealed an unmistakable majesty. The two immortals of Miss Situ Er and the Yan Cheng Immortal Sect were stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting that this immortal cultivator would stand up and speak.
"Since Zhang Xianren said so, then let's give our seniors a face." The two people of the Immortal Sect were also soft-handed, so they followed these words and said to Miss Situ Er.
Miss Situ Er took a deep breath, although she was unwilling, she also knew that she couldn't offend this immortal cultivator at this time. Said slowly. "Reparations are definitely wanted. It's just that how can he afford to compensate for these thirty-seven plants. If it weren't for the big deal, we wouldn't have noticed a problem. I have to wonder if there is a problem with the previous transaction! ”
Zhang Xianren frowned and said, "Second Miss Situ, you are a little difficult for a strong man." He can't get the money back, but if you want to plant a false account in your previous transaction, isn't it a bit too much? ”
Seeing this, the boss of Daying Commercial Bank immediately spoke: "Second Miss, I can use my personality to vouch for this, the previous mountain ginseng is really fine." This time I was negligent, and I will pay as much as you say. ”
Miss Situ Er's small fists were clenched white in her hands, but she also knew that this was already the best result. "Then ask the boss to pay according to the actual value!"
The boss of Daying Commercial Bank immediately breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly thanked him. And the two immortals of the Immortal Sect didn't say anything more.
Song Pingcun stood aside, silently observing all this. He knew in his heart that the appearance of this immortal cultivator was definitely not simple, and I was afraid that there was a deeper conspiracy behind this matter. However, he also knew that he was just a mortal now, and he couldn't meddle in these things.
The hundreds of islands in the Fallen British Islands, because of their special location, have always been trade transit between various continents, and the islands themselves are not rich in production, and they all depend on trade. The island chosen by the Situ family is one of the largest islands in the Lok Ying Islands, and it has always been interdependent, and integrity comes first.
But with this shoddy mountain ginseng, although I don't know the specific reason, it is also a wake-up call.
Miss Situ Er thinks otherwise. After returning to the ship, Miss Situ Er summoned several reliable staff members who had come with the ship to the main cabin to discuss countermeasures. Even Song Pingcun, who had just been promoted to status, was called over.
Although the third uncle has always been very dissatisfied with this, he has been silent, and in the face of the second miss's inquiry, he reluctantly said: "Second miss, we are just businessmen. It is our own responsibility to not know the goods, this matter has been understood, and the other party has also returned the capital, I think it is better to send someone to other islands as soon as possible to buy. After that, just don't deal with the Daying Comprising House again, and don't worry too much. ”
Miss Situ Er frowned and said, "This is the first time we have found out, what about the future?" Has there been anything like this before? The Immortal Sect was reluctant to meddle in the transactions of mortals, but the other party obviously had that Zhang Immortal as a background, how should the Situ family face it in the Luoying Islands in the future? ”
"Second Miss, does the Situ family have any permanent residents in the Luoying Islands?" Song Pingcun asked.
Miss Situ Er replied without hesitation: "Yes." The Sun clan has always relied on the support of our Situ family to gain a foothold in the Lok Ying Islands, but they are ordinary people. ”
The Sun family is all begging for a living in the port, and they were born as coolies. The Situ family's freight needs to be carried by the Sun family, and it is said that there are more than a dozen people, but in fact, the real port labor is four or five, some old and some young. Back then, it was because the old head of the Situ family came to Luoying Island and accidentally fell into the water, and it was the ancestors of the Sun family who jumped into the water to rescue him, but he was entangled in a broken cable that suddenly fell and pulled into the sea. In order to thank the Sun family for saving their lives, the head of the Situ family gave relief every time.
But the Situ family also knew that the money was moving, and they didn't dare to give the Sun family too much gold and silver, just so that the Sun family could live without worry. Therefore, the Sun family is not wealthy, but compared with ordinary people, life will not be poor, and the family is quite stable.
After listening to Miss Situ Er's introduction, Song Pingcun knew more in his heart, this Sun family has been friends with the Situ family for three generations, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they have relied on the Situ family.
Song Pingcun said: "Since the Immortal Sect can't blatantly participate in the transaction, it means that they still have some scruples, and it may not even be the original intention of the Immortal Sect, but just the actions of some disciples." Then don't think too much, since you want to maintain, don't be afraid to make the momentum bigger, otherwise there will be a second time. ”
"Bigger? You mean......" Miss Situ Er raised her eyebrows slightly, looking at Song Pingcun, as if she was a little puzzled.