In the era they were in, chili had not yet spread.
It was said that chili peppers were only introduced to China in the 16th century, but there were also fated people who could obtain them unintentionally. As a trading city, Lu City naturally had some strange things flowing into it.
What Li Ming didn't expect was that he actually encountered this treasure in Lu City.
A taste that transcended the era would definitely set off a climax in the food industry.
His heart beat faster, but the old man's next words made him feel like he had fallen into an ice cave.
"Uncle, this plant is very useful to me. If you want to sell it, I'll give you one tael of silver.”
Ming Li couldn't wait to take out some silver from his pocket. Ming Li was afraid that the old man would raise the price, so he lowered the price to the lowest. However, one tael of silver to buy this kind of plant was a little too high.
Yingying tugged at his sleeve and asked softly,""This plant is worth at most a few dozen coins. Do you have money to burn?”
"This is a treasure that you've always dreamed of. You don't know its potential value at all. Treasures can't be bought with money." Li Ming said in a low voice.”
The old man looked at them with wisdom and said,""Young master, you've done it to make a beauty smile. This kind of spirit is very commendable. This old man accidentally got this plant from a friend in the Western Regions. This old man has been immersed in flowers and plants for decades, but I've never encountered this kind of plant.”
Ying Ying blushed and explained," Uncle, I think you're mistaken. Actually, I have nothing to do with him at all. It's just that it's his first time here, so he doesn't know anything. That's why I brought him out for a walk!"”
"You're already in bed with me. What's there to explain?”
Li Ming was eager to get this plant, so he immediately sealed Yingying's mouth.
"Uncle, this plant is not easy to take care of. How about I help you take care of it for two days?"”
"Li Ming, you have to watch your mouth!" Ying Ying said angrily.”
In ancient times, girls paid the most attention to their reputation and integrity. If they were to spout nonsense everywhere and word got out, they would not be able to clear their names even if they jumped into the Yellow River.
"Can't you stop for a while? If you keep talking, I'll get you pregnant!" Ming Li said impatiently.”
Yingying was so angry that her face turned red. It seemed that she was really angry this time.
She regained her composure and said to the old man,"Uncle, no matter how much this lecher pays, I will pay double!”
"Hu Yingying, are you going to go against me today?!" Li Ming roared angrily.”
"I can't let you have your way today!" Yin Yingying said with a straight face.”
"My two young friends, there's no need to hurt the harmony between us. It's just a plant!”When the old man saw the two of them starting to fight, he quickly dissuaded them and said to Ming Li,"It seems that this young master knows the origin of this plant?”
"Of course?" Li Ming immediately recalled the previous scene and said,"This plant's scientific name is Chili Pepper. It originates from South America, which is very far away from here. If the climate is suitable, it might take root and germinate in other places. It blooms in spring and bears fruit in summer. Usually, the fruit grows on the top. Perhaps the weather in Lu City is relatively hot, but it has already borne fruit. Its fruit will form an awl-shaped shape and taste extremely spicy. In the end, it is just a seasoning and cannot be used as an ornamental like other flowers and plants!”
The old man seemed to understand what Ming Li meant. Ying Ying was also surprised. She didn't expect this guy to be so knowledgeable.
"Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books. It seems that this young master is also a person of the same path.”
Li Ming waved his hand and said," Thank you for your favor, uncle. I'm not a flower grower at all. I'm just a chef. I want to make the fruit of this plant into seasoning and make unparalleled dishes in the world!"”
"This young master is so young, but he has such a broad mind. His future will definitely be limitless!" the old man said with deep affection and concentration.”
"The revolution has yet to succeed, and comrades still need to work hard. I will definitely study hard and strive to make further progress! Uncle, this plant is really important to me. If you are willing to help, I will pay 12 silver coins!”
Ming Li's face was full of sincerity, but he thought to himself,"If you don't want to sell it, then I'll have to snatch it!”
The old man smiled kindly and said," I think it's better to forget it. Since this plant is very important to you, I'll give it to you for nothing!"”
"Thank you, uncle, for giving up what you love!"
Li Ming was ecstatic. He took out the silver notes and stuffed them into the old man's hand.
The old man shook his head and said," This young master is too modest. Sending charcoal in the snow has always been my lifelong pursuit. Since I said that I would give it away for free, I definitely won't accept your money!"”
"I couldn't tell that this old man was also a forthright person!”
Li Ming's personality was very similar to Li Ming's. Li Ming smiled and said,"Uncle, I'm sorry. May I know your name?”
"My surname is Feng. From now on, you can call me Uncle Feng!"”
"Uncle Feng, this name sounds quite unique.”
Li Ming said," Count of the Wind, on the night of the full moon on the 15th, I'll accept a challenge from several culinary experts at Cui Hua Restaurant. You must come and taste my dishes. It's also a kind of compensation for you!"”
"Then this old man will definitely come!”
"The value of every dish cooked by Ming Li is over a hundred taels of silver?”
Yingying felt very heartbroken, as if she saw the white silver slip away from her side like water. She immediately shook her head and said,"That's someone else's silver, what does it have to do with me?”
"It's best if you continue to be extravagant like this. It's best if you even spend your wife's money!”
Feng Bo handed the plant to Li Ming and said,"Young Master Li, have you had any conflicts with anyone recently?”
"Are you an immortal?" Ming Li asked in surprise. You even know this?"
Feng Bo pointed behind him and said to Li Ming,"This old man doesn't have the ability to predict the future. It's just that your trouble came to you!”
Li Ming turned around and saw a group of men panting like bulls. They had already surrounded him.
The burly man in the lead had already stretched out his big fist. His face had an expression that said that he would not stop until he killed him today. Even the surrounding vendors had fled.
"Looks like you guys are going to eat me up today?”
"Li Ming, let's see where you can run to this time. You even dare to tease me. I think you're tired of living!”
What made Li Ming feel strange was that not only did Feng Bo not leave, but he also had a relaxed smile on his face, as if this group of evil men in front of him did not exist at all.
"If you can't handle it, just say the word!" Feng Bo asked Li Ming.”
"This old man is trembling when he walks. It's already not bad that he doesn't want me to help him, but he still wants to help me!”
Michael calmly waved his hand and said,"It's okay. I'm just showing off in front of an expert!”
Ying Ying was originally very nervous, but when she thought of how Ming Li had easily resolved a crisis just now, she immediately calmed down and asked in a low voice,"What should you do next?"
Li Ming didn't reveal his plan, but just held his weak and boneless hand tightly.
Yingying's anger immediately increased.
"This bad boy actually dared to grab my hand in public!”
His anger immediately rose. Just as he was about to slap him and reward him with five taels of silver, he saw a look of surprise on Ming Li's face. His eyes were staring into the distance, and he was looking hard.
"Look, is it the Transcendent Flying Immortal!"
"What's the Transcendent Flying Immortal? Do you dare to come here and snatch our territory?”
The burly man and the others turned around and saw a few white clouds floating in the blue sky.
When they turned around, they suddenly realized that the two people in front of the stall had disappeared into the distance.
The brawny man fell for it for the second time. He was so angry that he almost spat out blood. He roared loudly,"Li Ming, you son of a b * tch. If I catch up to you again, I'll definitely chop you into pieces!”
Count of the Wind looked at the two figures disappearing into the distance and said with a smile,"Looks like these two guys are interesting people!”（）
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