Chapter 96: Planting Azure Origin Bamboo, Trying Spirit Fruit

It won't be a problem, right?

Don't worry, Brother Chuyang. If something happens, I'll take the blame; my father won't blame me, at most he'll scold me a bit, hehe.

Shang Hongxue wasn't the least bit afraid; the things she brought over naturally couldn't be taken back.

Last time she had promised to bring Brother Chuyang a gift; it can't always be Brother Chuyang giving her gifts, which is also difficult for him, after all, Brother Chuyang isn't rich and powerful, and he doesn't have many spirit stones.

That third-grade Azure Origin Bamboo is her father's prized possession; it could be taken to Longshe Shan for cultivation, perhaps yielding more Azure Origin Bamboo, and later she could just return one stalk to her father—it's trivial, but her father is so petty as to quibble over it.

You...

Chen Chuyang didn't know what to say; this girl is truly Shang Yingnian's little padded jacket, and it's already starting to leak—if Shang Yingnian knew the Azure Origin Bamboo was with him, he'd likely cause trouble for him.

However, since it's a gift from Shang Hongxue, he naturally couldn't return it; Chen Chuyang had no reason to give away something he'd already received, and even if Lord Tai Shan himself came demanding it, Chen Chuyang couldn't possibly give it up.

Why should he have to return his own things?

Brother Chuyang, do you like the gift I brought you?

I like it.

Besides this, I also brought you some spirit stones; I heard you were lacking spirit stones last time, so this time I specially took half from my father's little treasury for you.

Saying that, Shang Hongxue produced another batch of spirit stones for Chen Chuyang—quite a lot, at least over three hundred spirit stones, all low-grade, but the point is the quantity and that they're free.

Chen Chuyang looked at the spirit stones in his hand, laughing and crying, momentarily at a loss for words.

He came to appreciate this little girl even more; his kindness toward her wasn't wasted—she really is a good woman, understanding his difficulties and beginning to subsidize him.

Cough, cough, you're not allowed to do that next time.

Taking the spirit stones without a change in expression, Shang Hongxue nodded happily, agreeing verbally, though her smile was thick.

Being able to help Brother Chuyang made her happy; at last she wasn't a good-for-nothing who could do nothing.

She decided in her heart that from now on, whenever she went up the mountain, she would bring Brother Chuyang something, not come empty-handed; anyway, these things would eventually be used for herself, and leaving them with her father would be wasteful.

Shang Yingnian still didn't realize he had started to be missed; after Shang Hongchen left, Shang Hongxue let loose, having no reservations.

Chen Chuyang didn't know her inner thoughts; if he did, he'd surely give her a thumbs-up—what's not to like about a girl like that?

"Hn." The little girl nodded: "Brother Chuyang, next time I'll bring a little less."

Cough, cough, that's not what I meant.

Then should I bring more?

That's not impossible, but you need to be careful not to be discovered.

Shang Hongxue's smile grew richer; she just knew Brother Chuyang liked it.

She had no psychological burden about such matters.

Brother Chuyang, there have been big changes on the mountain—what happened?

It's only been a few days since she last came, yet the changes on the mountain made her barely recognize it; if Brother Chuyang weren't here, she'd think she'd come to the wrong place. Shang Hongxue remembered that last time she came, Longshe Shan didn't have such thick spiritual energy, and the fruit trees on the mountain had grown much taller—even the newly sprouted fruit trees had shot up, each now about half a person's height.

At this rate, within two or three months these fruit trees will be fully grown—this speed is too fast.

Pulling up seedlings to help them grow?

Recently, investment has increased, doubling the spiritual energy concentration on Longshe Shan—how is it? Do you like it?

Chen Chuyang didn't explain the reason, still keeping something hidden.

It's a matter of great importance; better not tell anyone for now, and only slowly reveal it after he has fully grasped everything.

His cultivation isn't yet sufficient to reach the heavens, so he can't protect everything; Chen Chuyang believes caution is paramount, and even Shang Hongxue should be kept in the dark about a thing or two.

Shang Hongxue didn't press further; although she knew there was certainly more, Brother Chuyang not speaking meant she wouldn't pry.

When the time comes to speak, Brother Chuyang will surely tell her, and she isn't in a rush.

So then, Brother Chuyang, are you really lacking spirit stones?

Not too bad; I'm a bit short on everything.

Lacking spirit stones.

Lacking spiritual medicine.

Lacking spirit fruit trees.

Longshe Shan lacks everything; the surrounding peaks have produced no good spiritual medicine, making it basically difficult.

To increase Longshe Shan's various treasures, one must gather seeds and plant them; the difficulty is great and the required time long.

Most importantly, the funds and quantity his father Chen Yuan can gather are limited; high-grade spiritual medicine is beyond his reach.

On the other hand, the Shang Clan might have channels to collect, which would be much faster than his father.

I'll have my father help you collect.

Your father?

He won't have any objections.

Shang Hongxue pressed her chest in promise: "Brother Chuyang's affairs are my affairs."

My affairs—my father would certainly not refuse to help.

Chen Chuyang laughed, patting Shang Hongxue's head, saying, "You've got the heart for it."

Hehehe.

Shang Hongxue gave a toothy grin.

Her smile blossomed like a flower.

Chen Chuyang treasured this little girl too much; looking at Shang Hongxue then at his own sister, the difference was vast.

And Shang Hongchen, compared to her sister, was instantly reduced to trash.

The two are not on the same level.

Chen Chuyang's indulgence of her is not without reason; at any time, Shang Hongxue will stand by his side, considering his problems—looking at the Azure Origin Bamboo, looking at the spirit stones, though not much, she can help him, and this alone outweighs others.

Reach out.

Shang Hongxue cooperated with Chen Chuyang, examined her body a bit, and it became much better.

The seals inside her body remained as they were; Chen Chuyang had not yet fully comprehended them, so he could not undo them.

All he could do was replenish the missing origin in her body, and he began to concoct the medicinal liquid.

After a pot of medicinal liquid was made, the altered liquid was a bit superior to before; its efficacy would naturally be stronger.

"Endure it; this time the medicinal effect will be strong, possibly a bit painful. If you really can't bear it, just stand up."

"I understand, Brother Chuyang."

Shang Hongxue sat down, gritting her teeth and persisting.

He lit the fire to burn it, keeping the temperature under control.

Then after waiting half an hour, the little girl fell into a deep sleep; the medicinal effect seemed unable to cause her pain.

Chen Chuyang relaxed and stepped away for a moment.

He went to the rear mountain, looked at the Azure Origin Bamboo in his palm, found a suitable spot to plant it; Azure Origin Bamboo must not be planted together with other fruit trees and spiritual medicines, as it would affect their growth, and besides, Azure Origin Bamboo spreads—planting a single stalk will soon become a patch.

After digging the hole, Chen Chuyang began planting; it was relatively simple, not as delicate as those spiritual medicines. He summoned spiritual spring water, watered it sufficiently, and then left satisfied.

He returned to the pot side again, took out a few spiritual fruits and placed them in front of him, then sat down to contemplate the Technique.

The Technique inside the Primordial Bell needs to be properly contemplated; it must not be wasted.