"Three-color fig?"
In the Yanhuang Soul, Ye Aotian exclaid in surprise after receiving Xiaofan's call.
"Yes, if we can quickly find this three-color fig, we might have a chance to save Zuimo," Xiaofan said softly.
"Okay, then wait a few days, don't rush into action..."
"Grandpa..."
"Hmm?"
"I can't wait a few days."
"Wait, you... you're just calling for a backup plan?"
Indeed, Ye Aotian didn't want his grandson to take risks. Initially, he thought that finding one of the ingredients would greatly advance the antidote.
However, Shen Zuimo only has a little over forty days left, and the three-color fig is so rare. Ye Aotian and Xiaofan spent two months searching the coastal regions without success; how much less ti do they have now in these forty-odd days?
To take a step back, even if they find the three-color fig within these forty days, Ye Aotian might not be able to extract the antidote, as he doesn't know the process of making the poison. If each fig can be tested three tis, and after three attempts still no success, what then? Search again? Shen Zuimo surely can't wait that long.
So, Xiaofan is providing a dual insurance for Shen Zuimo. Although the chances of detoxifying are slim, it's at least a glimr of hope. Xiaofan can't rely on an antidote with such slim chances; he still has to go on a trading mission.
But he knows this mission is fraught with more danger than anyone else. What if... what if he really dies in Japan? At least there's still forty days for Grandpa to save Shen Zuimo.
"Grandpa... if anything happens to , can you help save Zuimo?"
"I can't..."
"Why?" Xiaofan asked, surprised.
"If you're alive, she's my granddaughter-in-law. If you're dead, there's no relation between her and . Why should I save her..." Ye Aotian replied quite realistically.
"So old, still so indecent." Xiaofan pouted.
"Hey, you rascal, you haven't given a great-grandchild yet." Ye Aotian knew he would go on the adventure, so he took this chance to chat a bit more.
"If you have ti, let Ren Ling introduce you to Siyan, i'Er, and ng Ying. Pick one and I'll give you a grandchild to play with..." Xiaofan chuckled.
"So many. You scoundrel..." Ye Aotian joked back, "It would be great if each could have one."
"Hey, hey, that would be against the law."
"Nonsense. Just don't get married, right?"
"Hmm, that makes sense..."
"You rascal."
"Then, I'll hang up now. As for the three-color fig, I'll leave it to you."
"Ah... hey, call your dad." Ye Aotian suddenly said.
"No, if I don't co back, tell him I went traveling around the world," Xiaofan said slowly.
"Don't say things like that. I haven't traveled the world myself. Once everything settles, take this old man out to see the world," Ye Aotian said with deep emotion.
"Then first, check online to see which country to start from..."
"We'll talk about it when you co back. I'll first see who can help find the three-color figs."
"Hmm, then, hanging up."
"Hmm."
The three-color fig is actually a new plant parasitically grown where the seabird droppings fall onto the mangrove trunks. It's this parasitic plant — parasitizing on seawater is difficult; with the ebb and flow, the droppings could wash away. Even if a new plant grows parasitically, finding a true fig among ten thousand is hard.
That's why this dicine is extrely rare.
"Hey, Sis-in-law? Xiaofan just called, saying there's a dicine that might save Shen Zuimo, uh, three-color figs."
"Three-color figs? I know, I once had one, but I gave it to Chongtian."
"Yes, I know it's hard to find. You know I left Yanhuang Soul years ago, plus Yanhuang Soul is no longer controlled by Fan internally, so our people can still move around. I'd like to ask you to send people to search for it..."
"Sure, I'll have people out looking for it right now. How's Xiaofan..." Old Mrs. Ren was also worried about Xiaofan's safety.
"He's still in Japan and refuses to co back," Ye Aotian replied truthfully.
"I see. If there's nothing else, I'll arrange it right away."
"Okay."
After hanging up, Old Mrs. Ren didn't delay. She imdiately sent Big Guy along with over thirty family elites across the country to search for the fig. So might have it hidden at ho or might be found along the coastal regions.
Ye Aotian also went to the garage to get a car and start his search. One more person, one more power...
"That… boss's grandpa..."
"Hmm? Who are you?"
"I... I'm Lin Hongbin."
"He Qiang..."
"Ah, we've heard, what's up?" Ye Aotian scrutinized the young n with curiosity.
"Well, we didn't an to eavesdrop on your call. Originally, we saw you from afar and wanted to ask about our boss's situation, but then accidentally overheard..." Lin Hongbin said embarrassingly.
"So, we figured if you need help finding the three-color fig, we'd like to join..." He Qiang added.
"Actually, we just want to use a bit of our strength to help the boss. If we can be of use, just say so." Li Sai chid in eagerly.
The bunch spoke in unison, clearly stating their intention.
"Alright, one more for the cause, let's go."
Ye Aotian had passes for leaving, so taking people out wasn't an issue. Despite bending the rules, did Lin Hongbin and the others care about punishnt now? Unless expelled, they weren't afraid of other penalties...
Add a layer of backup, Ye Aotian has done his utmost for his grandson, though it's tough for this old man, racing around at his age.
Yet when young, he missed the chance to run around. Now there's breath left; if he doesn't run now, he might never get another chance.
The backup is completed, and Xiaofan must formally act on his side.
Knowing the real antidote has certain characteristics, Xiaofan isn't worried about fake antidotes deceiving him now.
Taking out his phone again, Xiaofan dialed Lingze's number: "Hey, I agree to your deal. But, I get to choose the trading location."
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