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Time Rush took out an exquisite incense burner and a square Huanghuali Wood Box.
The incense burner was made in the style of a Xuande furnace, crafted with fine materials and exquisite workmanship, likely a replica from the late Qing Dynasty to early Republic of China. The Huanghuali Wood Box was made from Purple Oil Pear Root Material, with clear ghost face patterns visible on its surface. Upon opening the lid, the interior was divided into four compartments, each containing a different color of incense.
“Agarwood, Sandalwood, Dragon Brain, Musk?” Zhang Yang exclaimed, having made some progress in his knowledge of medicinal substances.
“Yes, I checked; your Nervous System is fine. However, you have been under stress, and I feel your brain needs more rest, so you need some Calming substances. Directly ingesting medication can have significant side effects on the body, but these incenses, when lit and inhaled, are very beneficial for Calming and relatively safe,” Time Rush replied with a smile.
The so-called Agarwood, Sandalwood, Dragon Brain, Musk are renowned incenses that have been used since ancient times and can all be burned for their fragrance.
Agarwood refers to a type of wood that is not limited to one specific species; various woods can produce Agarwood under special external conditions. It is a solid conglomerate mixed with oils and wood components.
Sandalwood refers to sandalwood trees, which are semi-parasitic plants that grow extremely slowly. They have high-quality wood and a distinct fragrance. Many sandalwood bracelets are available on the market, such as the famous old mountain sandalwood, which is quite expensive.
Dragon is controversial; some say it refers to Dragon Brain Incense, while others claim it is Ambergris. In Time Rush's Huanghuali Wood Box, it is indeed Dragon Brain Incense. This type of incense comes from trees that contain resin in their wood. The resin products are made into Dragon Brain Incense, also known as Borneol. Another interpretation is Ambergris, which is actually a solidified substance found in the intestines of the Sperm Whale, quite unique. Modern products are often synthetic compounds.
Musk is widely known, especially after the popularity of the series Empresses in the Palace, where many learned about Musk's ability to prevent pregnancy. In fact, this is mainly due to Musk's properties that promote blood circulation and can indeed lead to early miscarriage.
The incense burner, incense box, and incense that Time Rush presented were all high-quality items; this entire set was quite valuable.
Zhang Yang couldn't help but ask, “Godmother, where did this come from? It's too precious!”
“A friend gave it to me; it's not about being precious or not. If it's not used, it’s just sitting there and worth nothing,” Time Rush replied with a smile.
Knowing that further refusal would upset Time Rush, Zhang Yang accepted the gift.
Carrying the incense burner, incense box, and incense back to the Hilton Hotel, Zhang Yang felt overwhelmed by everything that had happened recently and needed some calm. He took out a small piece of Agarwood, placed it in the burner to ignite it, opened his computer in the room, searched online for a dreamy piece by Shuman, and played it.
Unknowingly, Zhang Yang fell asleep.
In his deep slumber, the Green Figure appeared again in his mind, moving with vitality and energy as if breathing freely. The breath flowed within Zhang Yang, as if all his internal deficiencies were being replenished; his entire body felt invigorated.
Upon waking up, the agarwood had burned out. Although Zhang Yang had only slept for two hours, he felt incredibly refreshed, with a slight coolness in his breath.
"Indeed, it is fire!" Zhang Yang recalled his dream and muttered to himself, "The fragrance of burning spices is actually a form of fire energy. This fire energy can strengthen the perception and influence brought by the green level, and it will surely accelerate the integration into higher levels!"
At least, the fire energy produced by burning precious spices has this effect.
At the same time, Zhang Yang also faintly sensed a spark of inspiration. Each time he advanced a level in cultivating the Strange Soul, he could produce a unique ability after integration. The progression of these abilities began with remote power, then transformed air into water and fire, and now it was a formidable mental force, seemingly all related to breath.
The forms of the world are merely material and consciousness. What the Strange Soul cultivates is naturally something on the level of consciousness. After death, one can decay and perish, but where does spiritual power go? Whether one does good or evil in life is all a function of consciousness. So what will be the ultimate destination of the Strange Soul?
Toothless once said that ultimately one would connect with the void. However, connecting with the void is just a vague concept and not a specific conscious direction.
Zhang Yang pondered quietly; he still could not escape some common human traits, such as desires for food and sex, emotional dependence, or the psychological need for justice against evil—one could say ideals. So, would this endpoint allow consciousness to break free from these basic desires?
This seemed to be an ancient riddle that Zhang Yang naturally could not unravel.
Not wanting to think too much about it, Zhang Yang understood that while he enjoyed pondering, he also knew when to stop. The winter break had already passed for some time; it was time to return to Haizhou with Ding Weiwei.
Eventually, Zhang Yang, Ding Weiwei, and Chu Ruoxi had a meal together. By this time, the three had become much more harmonious. To put it in a crude way, it was like two unfamiliar people living in the same room; at first, it might be awkward, but after adapting, they would become increasingly casual.
"Weiwei Jie, you better keep an eye on him when we get back to Haizhou; watch out for him fooling around," Chu Ruoxi joked.
"Ruo Xi Jie, don't worry; that monkey won't escape from my grasp," Ding Weiwei replied. In fact, they were born in the same year; Ding Weiwei was just a few months older, yet they both referred to each other as "sister." Indeed, youth fades quickly; who wants to admit to being older?
The apparent conflicts among them seemed resolved; however, everyone knew deep down that their families were still unaware of this messy situation. If their parents found out about it, they would probably lock them up rather than agree to it. For now, they could only take things one step at a time.
The next day, Zhang Yang and Ding Weiwei boarded a flight from Yanjing to Haizhou.
They had purchased first-class tickets. Zhang Yang was someone who spent money freely; after Xiao Hansheng's ten million purchase of Black Orchid and his expenses on jade and medicinal materials along with daily spending, he had already spent nearly half of his funds. According to Zhang Yang's plan, he intended to keep spending until he was almost out.
Zhang Yang and Ding Weiwei sat one behind the other. Next to Zhang Yang sat a woman whose age was indiscernible; she wore sunglasses and large earrings. The woman was resting with her eyes closed and showed no reaction when Zhang Yang sat down beside her.
Passengers were gradually checking in, but one seat in first class remained empty. The Chief Flight Attendant anxiously waited at the cabin door, glancing around from time to time.
Time quickly passed, and ten minutes had gone by since the scheduled departure, yet there was still no sign of movement.
At this moment, a large and portly man shouted, "Why isn't the plane taking off? Are we waiting to hatch chicks?"
"I'm sorry, sir. There was an issue with one passenger's security check, but his luggage has already been checked in. Please wait a moment; as soon as he boards, we will take off."
"Why should we wait for just one person with so many of us here?" The Obese Man seemed even more irritated upon hearing this. He stood up from his seat and walked over to the Chief Flight Attendant.
"I have received notification that the security check is clear now. The plane is a bit far from the terminal, and it requires a 'shuttle train' to get here. Could you please wait a little longer?"
"Wait my ass!" The Obese Man was clearly furious, cursing loudly. "My business loses hundreds of thousands every minute; can you afford to delay me?"
The Chief Flight Attendant's expression changed. That remark was indeed quite offensive, but she still maintained her composure. "Sir, please be civil..."
"Damn it!" The Obese Man actually raised his hand and swung it towards the Chief Flight Attendant's face.
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