Chapter 786: Jujubes (3600 bonus from last month's monthly tickets)

Aaron returned home and checked his panel:

【Qi Points: 10】

He couldn't help but sigh: "Although rumors spread fast, they really lack credibility... A village of a hundred households, over a hundred people... in the end, it only amounted to 10 points."

This meant that many people were still skeptical, so the Influence was quite watered down; Qi Points would not lie.

And as for tomorrow, once these 10 Qi Points were exhausted, it was hard to say whether another 10 would come.

"So... to harvest Qi Points, it is best to be an official... Even a mere Seventh-Rank County Magistrate can influence the lives of tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of commoners... Wouldn't that provide plenty of Qi Points? Although it is borrowing the power of the Imperial Court's system... but being able to borrow it is a success!"

While thinking, Aaron roasted the wild rabbit meat from Zhou Erniu.

Zhou Erniu knew how to conduct himself; he had brought the front leg meat.

Outside the fence, a group of busybodies had gathered, and upon hearing this, they let out the kind of laughter that all men understand.

After finishing, he walked to the jujube tree beside the fence.

You Ershenzi asked curiously.

Aaron walked out the door and found a middle-aged woman standing outside the fence. He recognized her as You Ershenzi from the village. She had been a flirtatious woman in her youth with a sharp tongue, and though she was now a fading beauty, her personality remained unchanged. She generously pushed open the outer fence gate and walked in: "I heard you learned a Strange Art... It just so happens that I'm not feeling well, so I wanted to have you take a look."

Entering the house, she went to the inner room and heard suppressed coughing. Her face couldn't help but show a look of heartache. She walked into the room and saw a youth in a green shirt studying.

Although there were no spices, which was a pity, as that stuff was too precious—even the Village Head might not be able to afford it.

However, Aaron took a bite and felt his craftsmanship wasn't bad; the rabbit leg was roasted just right.

Although people looked at the tree of 'Fire Jujubes' and wanted to pick a few, they clearly didn't dare to under the watchful eyes of everyone. Even if they had that thought, they would have to wait until no one was around...

Anyway, Red Spirituality also had the effect of a stimulant, so using it as a placebo was also highly effective.

She went to Luzhouji to find a physician for a diagnosis, and it was said to be Lung Consumption!

But having a background actor show up wasn't bad either.

That idler's face flushed red, but since he couldn't prove anything, he could only cover his face and run away.

Meanwhile, an idler nearby shouted: "Auntie, you probably want to eat the jujubes on Brother La!"

Aaron couldn't be bothered with these things. He went to the jujube tree, stroked the trunk, and secretly utilized 'Alchemy'.

"These jujubes of mine are only gifted to those with affinity; for those without, even if they obtain them, they are useless."

Aaron plucked one and secretly utilized 'Alchemy' again.

The youth saw You Ershenzi enter the room and immediately stood up: "Mother!"

Accompanied by the disappearance of bits of Qi, this jujube tree suddenly bloomed and withered, bearing one green fruit after another.

At this time, the jujube tree had not yet borne fruit, but it was covered in pale yellow jujube flowers, which looked extremely beautiful against the Green Leaves.

Yet the Heavenly Mandate was cruel; Kuan'er also knew his mother's toil and studied desperately day and night, even coughing up blood before the new year!

You Ershenzi clutched the Fire Jujube and hurried home, not even having time to greet anyone on the way.

Anyone who has eaten it knows that although the hind legs of a wild rabbit have more meat, they are not as fragrant as the front leg meat!

He slowly did the roasting, occasionally sprinkling a little bit of salt.

Once the words were spoken, everyone around laughed.

The so-called 'Alchemy' was actually just a form of spiritual fusion that required a medium.

"Kuan'er, studying is hard work..."

Uh... his Qi Points were limited. Using Red Spirituality to force the jujube tree to grow was fine, but wanting the whole tree of jujubes to become 'Immortal Fruit' was thinking too much.

This scene instantly stunned the farmers who were still laughing.

But everyone's voices became much lower, as if they were afraid of disturbing a master.

They saw this jujube tree every day; it was impossible for it to be fake.

"At this time of year, where would there be any jujubes?"

Aaron straightened his expression: "Men and women should not touch when handing things over. Since you are feeling unwell, it must be a small matter... I will give you a few jujubes to eat, and you will be much better."

The last bit of rice in the rice jar had been eaten up by his own wasteful self.

He barely ate until half-full, kept the remaining rabbit meat for the evening, and then began to think about tomorrow's food problem.

And if it could be said that the Talisman Water and such might have been Zhou Erniu's family acting along, this scene truly shattered their eyeballs.

Many people rubbed their eyes directly, only to see those green jujubes rapidly turn bright red, becoming as red as fire in the blink of an eye.

This illness was beyond the reach of medicine, and could only be managed. Watching her son grow thinner by the day, the mother's heart was torn to pieces.

You Ershenzi did not blush, but instead glared back: "So what if I want to eat? I'm just afraid you don't even have any jujubes left on you..."

She lost her husband in her early years and was left with only one son. Others said she had a sharp, untouchable personality, but if it weren't for the pressures of life, why would she need to put on the persona of a crazy woman?

Fortunately, she still had her son, You Kuan, who was naturally intelligent and a good student. She would work herself to the bone to provide for his studies; at least there was still something to look forward to.

And as for Fang La's savings?

Speaking of it brings tears!

Just as he had eaten and drank his fill and wiped the grease from his mouth, a voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Is Brother La in?"

Seeing this scene, You Ershenzi's eyes couldn't help but turn red.

He knew that You Ershenzi likely didn't believe he had obtained any Strange Art earlier; she had come to see the doctor, but mostly with the intention of finding some amusement.

Seeing You Ershenzi leave with profuse thanks, the surrounding farmers couldn't hold back: "Brother La... give us a few jujubes to taste as well?"

He handed the jujubes to You Ershenzi and smiled: "Pears and Fire Jujubes are both immortal products, comparable to the Returned Elixir... Take this jujube and consume it, and the medicine will cure the illness."

Aaron laughed, closed the door, and returned to the room, leaving behind enough mystery and room for imagination.

You Ershenzi hurriedly used a handkerchief to carefully wrap the jujube, her eyes turning red: "Brother La, I shouldn't have come to watch your show... I, I kowtow to apologize to you."

Fortunately, this time, she had finally found the Spirit Medicine!

You Ershenzi forced a smile: "Mother went out today and got a jujube; you eat it..."

Before long, a roasted rabbit leg, overflowing with a charred aroma, was ready.

"Don't!"

After all...

"I am here."

Watching You Ershenzi make a move to kneel, Aaron reached out to stop her: "We are all fellow villagers, why go to such lengths?"

After all, he had to maintain the facade of a high-ranking practitioner of Taoism; aside from his early displays of divinity, he couldn't just agree whenever someone begged, or he would lose face!

Outside, more and more villagers were gathering around the bright red jujube tree, and a few elders were even molding earth to burn incense.

However, the one in his hand had been specially refined, so it was different.

If one were to say these were jujubes for curing illnesses, Kuan'er, with his upright, teacher-like personality at such a young age, might just quote that "the Master did not speak of strange phenomena, feats of strength, rebellions, or spirits."

Furthermore, if he were to get to the bottom of it, he would certainly be unwilling to eat medicine meant to cure his mother, so it was better to deceive him.

(End of chapter)