After hearing Fan Li's words, Li Ran didn't know how to answer for a while. After a moment of silence, he said:
"It's better not to worry about this matter, young uncle. I know it well."
Fan Li was still unyielding:
"The good thing between Sir and Miss Yue has been delayed for too long. If it continues like this, wouldn't it be a delay for others? Sir, please make a decision as soon as possible!"
Li Ran looked back at Fan Li and suddenly laughed.
"Why are you so concerned about this matter, young uncle?"
Fan Li cupped his hands and replied:
"Sir, you are joking. If you want to say that the person who cares most about this matter is Guang'er! Isn't the painting that Guang'er painted before enough to express his feelings? She has been weak and sick since she was a child, that is, she relies on pills. Only by maintaining the relationship can they be no different from normal children. The matter between Mr. Yue and Miss Yue has always been a knot in Guang'er's heart. Why doesn't Sir think more about Guang'er?"
"If Guang'er learns about this, she will definitely be overjoyed. It will also be of great benefit to her health. Therefore, Li believes that it is better to deal with the matter between Mr. Yue and Miss Yue sooner rather than later. In the future, Miss Yue will have a reputation. I can justifiably stay in the house."
Li Ran was secretly moved by what Fan Li said. It happened that there was a stall nearby.
I saw an alchemist sitting in front of this stall.
The alchemists of this era have actually already appeared. As the saying goes, "men are witches and women are witches." In this era, many witches, doctors, and Feng Shui practitioners have begun to gradually develop from the top to the bottom, and have gradually formed a profession specializing in folk.
Moreover, many doctors also like to make elixirs, but because most of these elixirs are uncontrolled, and most of these alchemists are from all over the world, most of these elixirs are exaggerated. Its efficacy is completely different from what they say, and some of them are even harmful to the body.
Liguang and Gong Eryue walked over without even looking at it.
Li Ran didn't care at first, but when he glanced sideways, he saw the words "Ancestor Repay Shao Dan" written on it.
Li Ran's heart moved and he stopped, but he saw that the stall owner was an old man. His hair was completely white, there was no wrinkle on his face, and his eyes were bright and clear. So, Li Ran stepped forward and asked:
"Old man, what is your age this year?"
The old man looked up at Li Ran.
"Seventy-one!"
When Li Ran heard this, he didn't believe it:
"Haha, the old gentleman is probably joking, right?"
The old man smiled slightly:
"Haha, I'm from Qufu. Everyone in the neighborhood knows my name. If you want to fake this, you can't do it!"
Li Ran took another look at Huan Shaodan's sign.
"What kind of medicine is this elixir made from?"
The old man said calmly:
"This is a secret recipe handed down from our ancestors. We dare not reveal it easily. Does this guest want to learn it?"
Li Ran waved his hand and said:
"That's not true, but it's really magical that the old gentleman has such a childish face and fair hair! Is it because he took this elixir?"
The old man narrowed his eyes.
"Haha, that's natural, and that's the magical thing about my Shao Shao Pill! It's just that the price is a bit more expensive. It's just a waste of time and money for the pill, so it's really a last resort."
Li Ran pondered for a moment and asked:
"How to take it?"
The old man replied:
"Three pills! One pill every seven days. After one month, you will be twenty years younger! Your skin will be tight, just like my face!"
At this moment, Li Ran deliberately moved forward and found that the old man's skin did have a delicate feeling that was completely inconsistent with his age.
Even if he is not seventy years old, even if he is fifty years old, it is almost impossible to have this kind of skin condition.
So Li Ran asked Fan Li to get money and decided to buy four pills.
Li Ran's family was rich, so Fan Li always brought a large amount of money with him when he went out, just in case of unexpected needs.
But even so, Fan Li still had to pour out several bags to get just enough.
Fan Li took the porcelain bottle and smelled it. A strong medicinal smell hit his nose directly.
"Sir, this elixir..."
Li Ran and Fan Li walked some distance away before replying:
"I know that most of the alchemists in this world are people who deceive the world and steal their reputation, but this person has white hair and a childish face, but he has neighbors to prove it. It is a bit strange."
Fan Li smiled.
"I don't think so. After all, this elixir is also refined from ordinary things. How can it have such magical powers if it is refined from ordinary things? Li thought it would be better to ask him directly for the formula and take it. Those herbal medicines may be more effective. Moreover, they are also relatively safer."
There is nothing wrong with Fan Li's words. After all, many people die from taking medicine these days.
Li Ran stretched out his hand to get the porcelain vase, but Fan Li held it tightly in his palm and even pinned his hand behind his back.
"Sir, you can't take it! Although the old man looks like a child with gray hair, but there may be other reasons! You can't think about how to become younger just because you are much older than Miss Yue! This kind of thing is very unacceptable It’s appropriate! It’s very inappropriate!”
Li Ran was just curious at first, but after hearing Fan Li's words, he burst into laughter:
"Haha, I don't need it. I'm just curious about this thing and want to study it. Just give it to me."
Fan Li was still a little uneasy.
"Although Sir, you are knowledgeable about the past and present, but after all, you are not involved in elixirs, so what can you research out?"
"Let me ask you, Sir, why are you so hesitant about Miss Yue? It turns out that in the end, Sir, you are worried that you are not of the same age as Miss Yue? Hey... Sir, why are you doing this? In the past, Duke Huan of Qi married Cai Ji when he was nearly seventy years old. As a wife, and now Wei Houyuan and his wife Nanzi are also a combination of old and young. Sir, he is now in his prime, what does this mean? "
Fan Li was indeed a little anxious when he spoke.
This elixir of unknown origin was extremely risky in his opinion. If Li Ran wanted to eat, he would not agree to anything.
Li Ran didn't say anything, walked to Fan Li and took the porcelain bottle from his hand.
"I said if you don't take it, you won't take it. Why is the young uncle so suspicious?"
Fan Li lowered his head in embarrassment:
"Li is really worried about Mr. Li..."
Li Ran patted Fan Li's shoulder gently again:
"Young uncle is wrong! The reason why I am hesitant about Miss Yue is not because of my inappropriate age. And I just want to check this elixir. That old man... Young uncle still finds a way to investigate. For a moment. In addition, if... there is an opportunity to ask for a prescription, please ask for it as well!"
Fan Li couldn't help but asked:
"Fan Li is confused. Why do you want to study this?"
Li Ran said calmly:
"I just want to know whether this art of rejuvenation really exists? Young uncle... aren't you curious?"
When Fan Li heard this, he couldn't help but understand.
It turned out that Li Ran had been doubting whether Gong Eryue was his wife.
"Li is naturally curious, but Li still thinks that this elixir technique is pure nonsense."
Li Ran couldn't help but fell into deep thought for a long time before he came back to his senses.
"Perhaps what the young uncle said is right, but please pay more attention to this old man. I still want to find out whether there is a way to rejuvenate one's youth in this world!"
Fan Li bowed and said:
"Since you said so, sir, please rest assured, Li will come back soon to investigate."
At this time, Liguang called up her father from the front, obviously discovering something interesting.
Li Ran asked Fan Li to put the porcelain bottle away, responded, and said to Fan Li:
"Don't tell Miss Yue about this in advance, just investigate secretly by yourself!"
Li Ran said that without waiting for Fan Li's answer, he quickly stepped forward and caught up with Li Guang and Gong Eryue.
(End of chapter)
