Chapter 29 Misty Forest White-Eyed Wolf + Magic Team
After seeing off his uncle and his family, Shen Jiang began to prepare medicine for Ellis's mother.
Ellis's mother suffered from a complex mix of cold and heat, and her condition needed to be cleared of the exterior and interior, opening the gates to expel the evil spirits. So she prescribed Xu Ming Tang, which bolstered the body's vitality, dispelled wind, and harmonized the Ying and Wei systems, a perfect solution.
The ingredients for Xu Ming Tang are all available in the herbal medicine store, so she doesn't need to go out to purchase them. Except for ephedra and aconite, which are collected from another world, the other herbs are already in stock in Mingxintang.
Shen Jiang thought about it, then took two more bags of flour and put them into the backpack. The orc siblings were still children themselves, and it was not easy for them to take care of their sick mother. If children of their age lived in this world, Beatrice would only be an elementary school student, and Ellis might be in high school.
Whether Ellis could help her find the musk deer or not, she wanted to help the family.
This time, the golden gate took Shen Jiang directly to the door of Ellis's detached cabin.
Shen Jiang pondered. She had already prepared herself to return to Godwin Dragon Academy, but she hadn't expected the golden gate to place her there. It seemed that wherever she left, her next teleportation destination would be the same as her last departure.
It's a bit like logging into a game.
Shen Jiang walked to the door of the cabin and knocked.
No one responded, but instead a fierce argument was heard from inside the door, which Shen Jiang could hear clearly at the door.
…
"She still hasn't come. Maybe this is a trick designed to play tricks on us. She gives people hope first, then extinguishes it with her own hands, making people fall into irretrievable despair. This is what evil wizards like to do most." The young man's voice was very low.
"I don't allow you to say that about the witch, Ellis. She did save my mother's life." Catherine was indignant and stood up for her.
"That's why we foolishly waited for 24 days. Maybe we should be prepared to wait for her for a year or even ten years." The man chuckled. "Starting tomorrow, don't come here anymore, Catherine. After all, we are different."
"Ellis, don't you have the patience to wait even for a month? What are you afraid of, you coward!" Catherine's angry voice was very impactful.
"I……"
Shen Jiang didn't listen any further, and the polite knock on the door evolved into a slightly noticeable pounding on the door.
The person who opened the door was Ellis's sister, Beatrice. She looked a little listless at the moment. Shen Jiang smiled politely and said, "Long time no see, lovely girl."
Seeing that the person outside the door was the source of the dispute between her brother and Catherine, Beatrice's tail twitched behind her and she exclaimed in surprise, "Master Witch! You're finally here!"
These days, her brother and Catherine would have different arguments every day. She could probably understand why they were quarreling. It was because her brother felt that the witch who taught her to pat her mother on the back would never come again, but Catherine insisted on waiting.
The sounds in the cabin stopped abruptly, followed by an unusually quiet silence.
Beatrice originally wanted to pull the witch in directly, but luckily, she withdrew her hand just before they almost touched, and awkwardly but respectfully made way for the witch, "Please come in."
As soon as Shen Jiang entered, she saw Catherine, her face flushed with shame, clearly very embarrassed. Ellis, on the other hand, looked calm, without a trace of guilt or remorse on his face, as if the bad things he had just said about her had never happened.
Shen Jiang smiled and said, "Did I come at the wrong time?"
Catherine was speechless. The witch must have heard her conversation with Ellis. She glared at Ellis fiercely.
Ellis said calmly and sincerely, "You came at the perfect time. I found a mule deer in the Misty Forest a few days ago. If you hadn't come soon, I'm afraid it would have been hunted by someone else."
Catherine looked at him in surprise. Ellis had just said there had been no sightings of mule deer in the Misty Forest recently. Could he be lying to the witch?
Shen Jiang took in the expressions of the three people in the room. She remained noncommittal and said, "Whoever is free, go and light the fire first."
Catherine perked up. This was just like last time; it was the witch's signal to start brewing the potion. She quickly told Ellis to boil some water and not get in the way.
Shen Jiang checked Cecilia's physical condition, confirmed that they had closed the doors and windows as instructed during this period, and walked towards the kitchen.
Ellis watched the witch brew her foul-smelling dark potion right in front of him, his face looking rather unhappy. Although he had heard from Catherine that the witch had used magical black magic to cure her mother, he was still a little worried after seeing it with his own eyes.
Shen Jiang finished boiling the medicine and handed the remaining thirteen medicine packets in the backpack to Beatrice. "Starting tomorrow, boil the medicine for your mother every day according to the method I just used. Oh, and drink it while it's hot, okay?"
Beatrice looked apprehensive. "My dear Witch, I'm sorry, but I don't have any magical talent. I can't make magic potions like you do."
Shen Jiang was stunned. Did they always think they were casting spells to save people? No wonder everyone called her a witch. She had thought it was because witches could make potions, so Catherine called herself that.
This is a huge misunderstanding.
She was a little amused, but she still said gently, "I believe you, kind Beatrice. As long as you follow my instructions and think about how Mom will get better after taking the medicine while you're decocting it, you will succeed. You know, I can't be here every day."
Beatrice took excellent care of her sick and bedridden mother Cecilia. She had discovered last time that although Cecilia's skin was as pale as a vampire, her body was clean and had no bedsores. This showed that the person taking care of her was very attentive. It was obvious that the beast girl loved her mother very much.
Beatrice nodded, half understanding, and promised earnestly, "I will pray earnestly while I boil the medicine."
Shen Jiang rubbed her head and said, "That's right. Now, let's go give your mother the medicine."
Ellis watched coldly as the witch tricked his sister. Only a child like Beatrice would believe such lies about praying while preparing the potion. Thinking of how his sister and Catherine might be heartbroken and disappointed in two weeks' time because of this deception, Ellis couldn't help but clench his fists.
Shen Jiang watched the orc girl finish feeding her mother the medicine and emphasized again: "Don't let your mother get caught in the wind, not at all, otherwise all your efforts will be wasted."
Ellis couldn't help rolling his eyes. The more serious the black witch talked nonsense, the gloomier his brows became.
While drinking water, Shen Jiang took out two bags of flour from his backpack and put them in the kitchen. They were not very expensive gifts, so there was no need to mention it specifically.
Ellis had long been annoyed by her sneaky behavior, and now that he finally found evidence, he immediately became excited.
He said that this black witch was definitely not as kind as she seemed. Sure enough, he had never let down his guard until the moment she revealed her flaw.
"My Lord Witch, what are you doing?"
Shen Jiang saw Ellis standing not far away, with an inquiring look on his smiling face.
It was too embarrassing to secretly give a gift and be caught by the real person. Shen Jiang was almost covered in goose bumps when she had to deal with such a sentimental scene.
Shen Jiang simply changed the subject: "You just said you found the mule deer. Why don't you take me into the Misty Forest now? I hope to get what I want before dark."
He will understand the meaning of these two bags of flour when he comes back.
Everything is implied.
Ellis didn't dwell on this topic, just nodded silently, changed into neat clothes, took a bow and arrow, and took Shen Jiang to the Misty Forest.
Catherine and Beatrice stood at the door and watched them leave. They clasped their hands together in front of their chests and made a prayer gesture, wishing Ellis and the witch a smooth journey.
The Misty Forest gets its name from the fog that lingers all year round. Even if the sun is shining brightly outside, once you enter it, you will lose your sense of direction because of the overwhelming white fog.
No wonder the old hunter refused to bring her in before dark. It was still morning, and even in the still bright light, the forest's visibility was still greatly reduced, and one could only see the scene two meters in front of them.
Shen Jiang followed Ellis closely and found that Ellis was indeed very familiar with this place. They encountered almost no wild animals on the road they were walking on. The most they encountered were giant rabbits with scarlet eyes and a bit of weirdness, crawling quietly in the grass without moving.
Esri walked for a while and started chatting with Shen Jiang. "Will my mother really return to normal after taking those medicines?"
Shen Jiang, who had been paying attention to the road and the boy in front of her, now had to answer his question: "Yes, she will be fine, just like before."
"There's a question I don't understand. Would you be willing to explain it to me?"
"Ask."
Shen Jiang noticed that the male voice suddenly became distant. She looked up at the tall figure in front of her and saw him turning to the right, so she hurried to catch up. Unexpectedly, her right foot missed a step and she fell directly into a huge pit that was taller than her.
"ah!!!"
When Shen Jiang fell, she adjusted her posture in time and rolled over to relieve most of the force, so she was not injured. She looked around: This should be a trap set by a hunter for hunting.
"Are you okay?" Ellis' worried voice came from above the deep pit.
Shen Jiang rubbed his aching shoulder and said, "I'm fine. This pit is too deep. Find a way to pull me out."
She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she seemed to hear a faint sigh.
"Let me finish my previous question first, Dark Witch… Your Excellency." Ellis chuckled. "Do you find it amusing to tease lowly commoners like us? That's why you feed my mother these inferior weeds that even storm pigs won't eat. Seeing us so grateful to you, don't you feel smug? You even told Beatrice to pray sincerely while she brews the medicine. If my mother doesn't recover, Beatrice might suffer from the pangs of conscience for the rest of her life."
Shen Jiang looked up at the big boy in the mist in surprise. She didn't expect that he had so many misunderstandings about her. You couldn't tell from his smiling and sunny boy face.
But the emotional dragon hadn't lied to her. He'd said there were weeds outside his house, but she'd thought he was just being pretentious. It turns out people here really do treat Chinese herbs like weeds.
"Ellis!" Shen Jiang said seriously, "I think there are some misunderstandings between us that need to be cleared up. Let me ask you, did your mother get sick in the winter?"
Ellis, standing in front of the pit, was stunned. He didn't expect that she even knew this.
"She must have been in great pain at the time. Did something serious happen? Did something happen to her relatives?"
Ellis's face darkened. "That's enough! This is what Katherine told you. And you're still teasing me."
"Ellis, I'll give you one last chance, pull me up, otherwise you will regret it." Shen Jiang said sternly.
Ellis's figure was hidden in the mist, and Shen Jiang couldn't see his face clearly. Of course, she could get out. She only needed to use the silver dragon's dragon scales to get to a safe place immediately. But she was here to find the musk deer. If she left now, she didn't know when she would find the musk deer again.
Ellis sneered and said, "Don't threaten me, Master Witch. What I hate most is being ordered around in such a threatening tone."
Shen Jiang said in a deep voice, "Cecilia will be fine after taking those medicines. I can explain the medicinal properties and uses of those herbs to you when we get back. There are many things in this world that you cannot understand. Catherine's mother also ate what you call weeds, but she got better, didn't she? Please don't make random guesses alone."
"It seems that I met a black witch with good words and good eloquence. Why don't you please explain what you did secretly in the kitchen before leaving?"
Shen Jiang took a deep breath, trying not to argue with this rebellious boy. She said expressionlessly, "If I told you I left two bags of flour in the kitchen, would you believe me?"
Ellis paused.
Is it possible that there is such a kind black witch in this world?
She had cured his mother's illness and quietly filled their empty kitchen. The price was just to help guide him. Compared with what she had done, his reward had already seriously unbalanced the scales.
Seeing that he remained unmoved and even took a step back, Shen Jiang felt like her conscience had been wasted.
"You ungrateful child! Wait half a month until Cecilia recovers, and then think back on what you did to me today. You'll regret it."
I don't know what words stimulated Ellis all of a sudden, he suddenly couldn't laugh anymore, he leaned over, with a gloomy face, he held out his hand to Shen Jiang, "Hold my hand."
Shen Jiang didn't dare to pull him, fearing that he would deliberately let go and she would get hurt.
Ellis chuckled, as if he was very pleased with her confused expression, and jumped down.
Shen Jiang heard a crisp sound in her eardrum, and then she saw Ellis covering his wrist with his hands grimacing.
Shen Jiang: "Are you okay, kid?"
Ellis endured the pain and pretended to be calm: "...It's okay, I'll carry you up."
He hadn't meant to be so hasty in his confrontation, but he'd let his inner thoughts slip out of his mouth. Perhaps he'd misunderstood the witch, which was why he'd fallen into this shallow pit for the first time.
Was this God's punishment for his disrespect?
Shen Jiang rubbed his palms to warm them up, then pulled up Ellis's wrist and massaged it. Ellis couldn't help but dodge.
"Don't move."
After a moment, Ellis's animal ears involuntarily straightened up. Feeling the swelling and pain in his wrist disappear, he asked in disbelief, "You master healing magic?"
Shen Jiang glanced at him sideways. "How could I possibly know that? It's just ordinary Chinese massage, just like those inferior herbs you look down upon. I can't compare to those high-level healing magicians."
The ridicule and sarcasm in her eyes were clear.
Ellis couldn't help blushing and stammered, "I'm sorry. I apologize."
After Ellis let Shen Jiang step on his shoulders to climb out of the pit, his arms turned into the thick claws of a brown bear, and with a push of force, he jumped out of the deep pit easily.
Shen Jiang: Wow, he can even transform. No wonder he dared to trick her.
This time, Shen Jiang walked cautiously, holding a branch in her hand to explore the way. However, Ellis did not try to trick her again and led her directly to a forest near the center of the Misty Forest. A strong and beautiful mule deer was leisurely grazing not far away.
After Shen Jiang saw that it was the male musk deer she needed, she suppressed her breath and said, "We will surround it from both sides and block its path. Later, you help me catch it. I want to collect some secretions from it."
Ellis moved his wrists a few times and put down his bow and arrow with some regret.
He was even more expecting the witch to ask him to hunt a monster himself.
Flames suddenly shot up in front of the mule deer, startling it so much that it instinctively stepped back and tried to escape, almost knocking down Ellis behind it.
Fortunately, the beastman's upper body was extremely strong after being transformed into a beast. Relying on his strong upper limbs, he managed to subdue the frightened mule deer without any danger. His left and right hands respectively grasped the mule deer's front and back limbs, and his knees pressed on the mule deer's belly. The mule deer's legs were extremely strong, but it still could not withstand the strength of the orc in front of it. It struggled violently for a few times before giving up.
Shen Jiang hurried over, took out the prepared jar from the backpack, and began to squeeze the full sachet of the mule deer.
Ellis smelled a strong and complex smell in the air, sweet mixed with fishy smell, spicy and leathery, and a strange woody scent.
"Hey, aren't you poaching rats a little too arrogant!" A young female voice came through the fog with anger and contempt of a superior.
Not far away, four young men in loose wizard robes were standing outside the bushes, looking over here angrily.
Although obscured by the fog, Shen Jiang and Ellis's behavior was too eye-catching and difficult to escape the attention of passers-by.
Ellis whispered, "Our luck isn't very good. They're probably trainee magicians from the Thorn Academy, and they came to the Misty Forest today to practice magic."
Shen Jiang quickened his pace, "Hold on a little while, I'll take you away once I'm done squeezing."
Ellis hummed, increasing his strength to suppress the restless deer.
Seeing that the lowly orcs and the shameless black witch completely ignored her and continued to do as she pleased, the magician Fanny could no longer bear it. She chanted a spell and waved her magic wand, throwing a fireball directly in the direction of the black witch.
Seeing that Shen Jiang was still concentrating on squeezing the musk and was completely unaware of the fireball coming from behind him, Ellis quickly used his shoulder to push Shen Jiang away.
Shen Jiang was knocked to the ground and heard Ellis groan at the same time. Only then did he realize that after he pushed him away, the hair on his chest was burnt by the flames, revealing the scarlet and rolling skin underneath.
Shen Jiang didn't expect that the other side would start fighting directly without saying a word. He quickly protected Ellis behind him, activated Godwin's dragon scales, and attacked the four magicians on the opposite side.
Unfortunately, the people on the opposite side dodged very quickly. Although Shen Jiang's fireball was powerful, her control was average and she did not hit any magician.
"It's... Dragon Flame! Capture that black witch for me!" Fanny dodged the fireball. As a fire magician, she sensed the strange fire magic in the air and immediately detected that it was the magical energy from the evil dragon.
Shen Jiang met a tough opponent this time. Facing four apprentice magicians who cooperated well with each other, she was obviously not enough with only the Godwin dragon scales to protect her, especially when one of the earth magicians used a mutated earth shield to rise from the ground and surround her, she was directly trapped in a towering circular earth wall.
Seeing that the witch was no match for the four men, Ellis quickly let go of the deer in his hand and broke the earth wall that trapped the witch with one punch.
Shen Jiang breathed in the fresh air again, and the anger in her heart kept rising. She almost felt that the wall was about to bury her face in it. In order to save her, the mule deer that Ellis had caught with great difficulty was also gone.
This time, she didn't take it easy. She increased her speed and swept the enlarged and strengthened fireballs towards the four people. She was not stingy and threw the fireballs one after another, obviously intending to end the battle quickly.
She also wanted to chase the musk deer again.
The magician on the opposite side had long seen through her tricks, so they dispersed early and hid in the fog. An arrogant and high-pitched female voice pierced through the fog.
"No need to leave her alive, I just need the dragon scale in her hand!"
not good!
Shen Jiang heard murderous intent in the voice of the female magician opposite him.
She wasn't sure if the silver dragon's scales could carry two people at once, so she urged anxiously, "Ellis, you go first. I'll buy time."
Ellis was familiar with the terrain here, and there was a great chance of escaping alone.
Ellis was stunned: "No."
"Hurry up!" Shen Jiang noticed that this person was actually dragging his feet at this critical moment, and couldn't help but speak more harshly, "Don't waste time!"
Before Shen Jiang was almost pierced by the sudden earth spikes under her feet, Ellis pulled her over, protected her small figure behind him, picked up a bow and arrow from the ground and shot it towards the magician.
Unfortunately, his arrows had no chance of harming the young magicians on the opposite side.
Shen Jiang pushed Ellis and said, "Get out of here and don't get in my way."
Ellis's mouth curled into a self-deprecating arc as he moved in front of her again, shielding her with his tall frame. "Until my mother is healed, no one can threaten you. I'll delay them all, so you can go. If you can escape, please tell Catherine to forget about me and let Beatrice take good care of my mother."
Seeing the fireball coming towards them again, Shen Jiang estimated the position and threw a fireball sideways to counter it. This time she was lucky. Godwin's dragon flame hit the small fireball directly and covered it. Sparks flew in the air, igniting many plants.
But the fog around Shen Jiang and Ellis was also dispelled by the flames, and their figures were completely exposed to the sight of other young magicians hidden in the fog.
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