"Pear wood has a fine and straight grain, and is wear-resistant and moisture-resistant, making it a superior material for carving."
Yunling was puzzled. "Does this have to be pear wood? What kind of material did Grandpa use to carve these seals for me?"
“You dog bone, you didn’t listen to me. I said top-quality materials, did you hear me? Take a close look at the words and patterns on your list, which one is simple? I can make it for you with other wood, but if something goes wrong or it doesn’t last long, don’t blame me.”
What he said made perfect sense, but Yunling sensed something was off. “Grandpa, you didn’t mention this when I asked you to carve the seal. So you’re planning to use a different kind of wood for my seal?”
The father-in-law fell silent, simply smiling as he looked at Yunling.
He figured that Yunling was just for ordinary use, so there was no need to use expensive wood, which would save him some money.
But Yunling didn't think that way. This seal was the face of her brand and the key to the continued development of Zhaoyeqing. It was something she couldn't afford to be careless about.
“Grandpa, I also want that pear wood for this seal.”
“Alright, as long as you find the wood, I won’t have any worries.”
Just as Yunling was about to nod in agreement, a thought suddenly popped into her mind: What does Du Limu look like?
Her wood-based ability allows her to replace similar objects, but only if she knows what those objects look like; otherwise, it's useless.
"Grandpa, what does a pear tree look like?"
The father-in-law's eyes twitched involuntarily. This guy didn't even know Du Limu, so how could he possibly find him? Wasn't this just a pointless fuss?
“Grandpa, tell me quickly.”
"The color of pear wood is a grayish-yellow. Its horizontal and vertical grains are not much different. In short, there is a simple way: you have to look at it and think for yourself. If you think the cross-section is very suitable for carving, then it is."
Yunling only had a vague understanding of the drawings. After putting them down, she and Yun Ruoxia left. However, they did not leave the craft street. Instead, they asked each of the other carpentry shops if they had pear wood, but the response they received was always negative.
“Ling’er, let’s go back and ask your father. He’s familiar with many things in the business, so he’ll definitely have a way to find it.”
Yunling thought the same thing, but this time Yun Shenghua had no choice.
"I have come into contact with pear wood, but only once or twice a year. As for its appearance, I have only seen it a handful of times. In my memory, it is no different from ordinary tree trunks."
These words troubled Yunling. Yun Shenghua said it was no different from an ordinary tree, and her father-in-law said the soil was grayish-yellow. Indeed, most of the tree trunks were grayish. If that was the case, what was she supposed to think?
Wild pear, wild pear,
"Father, is this a pear tree?"
"It is very similar to the pear tree, with similar flowering and fruiting characteristics. However, its fruit is very small. Have you ever seen a dogwood? It is about the same size, and its branches have thorns."
As Yun Shenghua spoke, the pear tree gradually took shape in Yun Ling's mind. She ran up the mountain without stopping, deliberately heading towards the deep mountains. When she reached a tree, she looked around several times to make sure she didn't see anyone before hugging the tree with both hands and activating her superpower.
Yun Ling's mind kept repeating Yun Shenghua's words. As her superpower activated, the tree she was holding gradually transformed into a wild pear tree.
At the moment of completion, Yunling felt all the energy in her body instantly drained away. She fell backward to the ground, her vision blurred, and her mind went blank.
In a blur, she vaguely heard shouts, and as the sound drew closer, Yunling's consciousness slowly returned.
"Ling-jie, Ling-jie, where are you?"
"Ling-jie, are you there? It's your aunt, where are you?"
"Sister Ling, say something."
Yun Ruochun waited in vain for Yun Ling's response, and her heart filled with anxiety, fearing that something had happened to Yun Ling. She hurriedly walked deeper into the mountains, and along the way, she saw someone under a tree not far ahead.
Who else could it be but Yun Ling?
"Ling'er, what happened to you?! Why are you lying on the ground? Did you encounter a tiger or wild beast and get injured?"
Yun Ruochun looked around and said to herself, "I should have come up with you earlier."
"Auntie, I'm fine."
Doing something so contrary to the laws of nature, just fainting is already a blessing from heaven. All things grow according to their own laws, and to go against the laws of nature is undoubtedly to oppose heaven. Such things should not be done often.
Yun Ruochun helped Yun Ling up, and Yun Ling supported herself against the pear tree to replenish her energy.
"You fainted, how can you be alright?"
"I didn't faint. I just ran here and got so excited to see the pear trees that I didn't notice the little stick under my feet. I stepped on it without thinking and slid right into the tree. It hurt terribly."
How could you be so careless?
Yun Ruochun touched Yun Ling's forehead tenderly, looked up at the tree, and said, "Is this the pear tree that brother mentioned? Wasn't it said that it's rare around here? Well, here it is."
"I was also curious about this, and there's only one of these. Perhaps it's from Mount Ling."
Yun Ruochun nodded. She never doubted Yun Ling's words.
"Are you going to cut down trees? I brought my axe with me before I went up the mountain, thinking you might come across a pear tree. It would be great if you did, but even if you don't, I can still gather some firewood to take back. It won't be a wasted trip."
The moment Yunling saw the axe, her eyes lit up. She gave Yun Ruochun a thumbs up, thinking how reliable her aunt was.
"Auntie, let's chop it up."
Yun Ruochun swung her axe and chopped down the pear tree in front of her in no more than three strokes. Yun Ling couldn't help but open her mouth in amazement at her skill.
This reminded Yunling of the bandit leader she encountered on her return journey from Qingcheng by waterway. His name was Qian Xiaochong, I think. He also seemed to possess superhuman strength and knew martial arts. If only Yun Ruochun could learn a few tricks from him!
However, she doesn't have the time to go back to the river to find someone right now, and she doesn't know if he'd be willing either, which is a big problem.
**
The next morning, Yunling called Yunruoxia to help load the pear tree segments onto a donkey cart and head to the craft street in the county town. When her father-in-law saw the pear wood, he was overjoyed, more excited than asking Yunling how she found the pear tree segments.
"Grandpa, don't just look at it, I'm in a real hurry."
The father-in-law didn't even glance at Yunling, his attention entirely focused on the pear wood. He lightly stroked it with his palm and casually replied:
"Come back in three days to collect the seal, and we'll discuss the price then."
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