Qin Luo lifted the cloth covering the basket, and the gardener's eyes widened in surprise.

"Logically, these Cymbidium goeringii orchids should not bloom until October, but it's only the beginning of July now, this shouldn't be the case!"

The older woman looked completely bewildered, and after a moment of stunned silence, she asked, "Who bloomed?"

Qin Luo was still reeling from the shock of having spent four days in Suoyun Town while four months had passed outside.

The woman was brought back to her senses by the woman's question, and she tugged at the woman's sleeve.

"Auntie, your orchids have bloomed!"

Before the woman could react, she heard the gardener exclaim in surprise.

"Quickly, go and call the head of the family! The flowers are about to bloom; let him see this spectacular sight!"

Qin Luo was only focused on making the flowers look beautiful; she didn't care what month they were supposed to bloom.

But judging from the gardener's words, this was a rare sight indeed.

Well then, let's go all out and show you all what's what!

She held the orchid in her hands and said deliberately, "You haven't paid yet! You can look at it, but I have to hold it!"

The gardener naturally had no objections, after all, it belonged to someone else.

The older woman had no more objections, and even gave her a thumbs-up, just like Qin Luo did.

She thought to herself: Luckily she came with me, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do!

Perhaps the ancients were too superstitious about wonders; not long after, the Ye family head arrived, surrounded by a group of servants.

"Where is it? Where is the Cymbidium goeringii that blooms in July?"

Qin Luo, holding the flowers, called out, "Here!"

The Ye family head thought she was one of his servants, and turned his head to look at the steward.

"How did you do this job? Didn't you say that anyone with a blemish on their face should not be allowed to enter the manor? How come you still managed to bring them in?"

Qin Luo was so angry she wanted to smash the flowerpot in his face.

"You flatter me too much. I am not a servant of your household. I am here with my aunt to deliver flowers!"

The head of the Ye family awkwardly touched his nose.

"Um, I'm so sorry! It was a misunderstanding. I'll give you an extra five taels of silver as a tip when you leave!"

Qin Luo was surprised that the head of the Ye family was quite decent, willing to apologize to someone of lower status than himself.

Since he's a good person, let's treat him to a good show!

She presented the orchid to the head of the Ye family and began to weave.

“Master Ye, this orchid was obtained by my aunt after she traveled through mountains and rivers and kowtowed hundreds of times. It is said that the mountain god originally kept it for his own amusement. Once the orchid encounters its destined owner, it will bloom! Let him witness its entire life, from blooming to withering, and being reborn in the soil! And then freeze it at its most beautiful moment!”

Not only did the Ye family head not believe it, but even the aunt's mouth dropped open.

What mountain temple did you pray to for it? What did you mean by kowtowing hundreds of times? How come I didn't know?

She tugged at Qin Luo's sleeve, wanting to ask what had happened.

Qin Luo turned and winked at her, and for some reason, she felt a surge of trust in her.

He withdrew his hand and stepped aside to watch her performance quietly.

The Ye family head ignored the subtle exchange between the two, his eyes fixed on the orchid in Qin Luo's hand.

"Come, let me see if your flower blooms or withers. If it's really as you say, then this hundred taels of gold is yours!"

The woman nearly fainted upon hearing this, but thankfully she managed to regain her composure.

Qin Luo didn't notice her movements, she just held the flowerpot a little higher.

"Touch these leaves and see if you are the destined owner of this flower!"

The Ye family head didn't put on airs and directly placed his hand on the leaf.

Qin Luo immediately used his wood-type ability to make the orchid grow rapidly.

In an instant, the leaves grew rapidly, and the flower buds opened in a flash.

After all twelve flowers on one stem fully opened, oval-shaped capsules formed.

The fruit then ripens quickly, and the seeds inside fall back into the flowerpot.

The withered leaves and flower stalks become its fertilizer.

The seeds quickly sprouted and grew, returning to the state that the Ye family head had first seen: buds ready to bloom, delicate and beautiful!

Everyone present was stunned, as if the scene had frozen in time.

Qin Luo's arms ached from holding the flowerpot, but no one moved an inch.

She was about to put the flowerpot down when she heard the Ye family head shout.

"A miracle! A miracle indeed! I never imagined that I, Ye, could become the master of the orchids planted by the Mountain God! It must be the blessing of my ancestors!"

As she spoke, she knelt down and bowed to the orchid. Qin Luo quickly put down the flowerpot and walked to the aunt's side.

The older woman saw her coming and tried to kneel down too, but Qin Luo grabbed her and whispered in her ear.

"It's just a magic trick, Auntie, don't believe it!"

The aunt's eyes widened upon hearing this, and she slapped Qin Luo's arm while muttering something indistinctly.

"You little rascal, you've got some nerve!"

Qin Luo feigned pain

"Isn't it just that I want to get a high price for my aunt?"

The aunt rubbed her arm again.

"But we can't lie to people!"

"We didn't lie! Look, aren't those flowers blooming and fading, frozen at their most beautiful moment?"

The older woman was speechless at her question.

"Yes, but I didn't ask the mountain god for it! I didn't even kowtow to him!"

"It's alright. Just visit the mountain god's temple more often and offer more incense and candles. The mountain god is very generous!"

Auntie…

"Why do you talk like you know the mountain god!"

Qin Luo raised an eyebrow at her

"Before I performed the magic trick, I made a promise to the mountain god in my heart, saying that you would definitely go to the mountain god's temple to make offerings!"

The older woman patted her shoulder lightly.

"You silly child, aren't you afraid I won't go?"

"Don't worry, Auntie will definitely go."

"You actually believe me!"

"Of course!"

Before the two could finish their whispered conversation, the head of the Ye family walked towards them carrying a flowerpot.

The steward also brought over one hundred taels of gold, and the Ye family head looked at Qin Luo.

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