Chapter 117: Melon Feast Zhu Bai naturally heard it, and his expression was even more...
Zhu Bai naturally heard it, and his expression was even happier than his leader Zhu Hui.
Anyone who knows the financial situation of their caravan will empathize with Zhu Bai's feelings. When Zhu Bai and the boss Zhu Hui went to that force, they were very happy at first. In addition to the water-patterned melon, there was another kind of strange plant in that village, which was an extremely special vine plant, and its level was even above the blood grudge level.
It is said that its effect is to strengthen the internal organs.
As for its more functions, Zhu Bai was not clear, and the person who said it was unwilling to continue, just saying that the strange plant was very rare. There was no choice, the Zhuhui caravan could only go there in person. Sure enough, the strange vine plant did not disappoint them. Not only was its function extremely rare, but its level and strength also exceeded that of vines of the same kind, and was almost comparable to the strange tree-like plants.
Things got stuck at this point.
That village was unwilling to directly give out a share of the strange vine plant, and required the purchase of a certain number of water melon shares first.
The problem lies with their caravan's leader Zhu Hui. Zhu Hui hadn't been seen for a while and his gambling nature came to the fore. When he saw the water-patterned melons, he waved his hand and directly bought one third of them.
No matter how Zhu Bai and Lu Hui tried to persuade them, it was useless. The key point was that a large part of their Ghost Pearls were used to purchase the share of that yellow sand grape. The remaining Ghost Pearls were for the daily use of the caravan. Now Zhu Hui directly used up nearly half of the Ghost Pearls, and the whole caravan was almost starving.
Whenever the caravan passed through wild mountains and wilderness, Zhu Hui would take the lead in hunting, because the caravan had no money to buy food, and his eyes would turn green when he saw something strange blocking the road.
Now that the culprit that caused the caravan to starve has finally been sold, Zhu Bai is very happy. Especially after he sold half of it.
When Zhu Bai spoke, his tone became more lively.
"Ah Guishi, these are the ten portions of water-patterned melons requested by Lord Chongshan. Please keep them." The caravan members nearby couldn't wait to carry down the ten portions of water-patterned melons. The water-patterned melons were big to begin with, and when piled together, they almost looked like a small mountain. Zhu Bai said to the ghost scholar with a smile on his face.
The ghost scholar had no choice but to pay the money.
The ghost scholar also wanted to stop the Taoist's idea. After all, the Water-Pattern Melon was not cheap. Ten portions cost nearly 20,000 strange beads. The Water-Pattern Melon had no other special uses, so it was not cost-effective to spend so many strange beads.
But when the ghost scholar saw Ye Lu's enthusiastic look, he knew that he could not persuade him. The ghost scholar guessed that the Taoist priest was going to include all the members of the He family.
In this case, the ghost scholar had no reason to persuade him.
Anyway, I earn enough, so just spend it.
After Ye Lu finished spending, he was still in the mood to continue: "I bought so much. Next time there are similar strange foods, Chief Zhu Hui, remember to send more."
Zhu Hui also smiled and said, "Of course, of course. Lord Chongshan, please rest assured."
After the Zhuhui caravan finished their business, they left in a mighty manner, leaving only three people on the mountain. Yes, the Ximing people have also returned.
Ye Lu and the ghost scholar jokingly ordered people to move the water melons piled in front of them to the ice cave behind the small building for storage. Then he waved his hand and said in a good mood: "Tomorrow, let's invite uncle and others to come up and eat melons together."
Summer is here, and it’s time to eat melons.
The ghost scholar was unhappy when he paid the money, but after Ye Lu finished speaking, he subconsciously thought of that scene and couldn't help but reveal a smile. This was the first time they celebrated so happily since they fled the famine.
"Okay!" said the ghost scholar happily.
The next day, Ye Lu and Xi ordered people to go down the mountain to call for help. The ghost scholar was working on the mountain and moved five water-patterned melons out of the small building. Fourth Uncle He and Seventh Uncle He were all confused.
At this time, many people in the He family were still busy. They had already harvested the white millet and now they just needed to dry it. They had no time to go up the mountain to look for strange plants. This period of time could be said to be the busiest time for He Village and Liucao Village.
"Uncles, I would like to invite you to go up the mountain to eat some melons. The Zhuhui Caravan came here not long ago and brought some good strange food. It is said that it tastes very good. I bought a lot. I wonder if uncles would be willing to do me the honor?" Ye Lu said with a smile.
"Buying strange food, didn't Zhu Hui's caravan come here not long ago?" Uncle He Qi's first reaction was this. He turned around and saw his nephew's smiling face. He was slow to react and said, "Oh, that's right. It seems that you said before that your second companion strange plant had appeared and was planted. Zhu Hui should have reserved a share long ago."
The strange green pine plant was either too tall or it was on the top of the mountain, so its strange power was strong. The key point was that its strange power aura was similar to Ye Lu's. Any strange man who had seen the laurel tree could tell the relationship between him and Ye Lu at a glance. Ye Lu simply did not hide it and directly confessed to the villagers that his second strange plant had appeared.
The people of He Village were surprised for a moment at first, but after all, it was not a wild strange plant. In addition, Ye Lu had a companion strange plant before, so everyone accepted it well for a while and were able to keep the secret tacitly.
Outsiders can only look at the strange plants towering into the clouds on the top of the mountains and feel curious, but they can't find out anything by asking.
Fourth Uncle He coughed, and Seventh Uncle He stopped talking instantly. He was still afraid of his brother.
Fourth Uncle He looked at his nephew, pondered for a moment, and seemed to want to say something.
As if knowing what he was thinking, Ye Lu spoke first, interrupting his uncle's next words, and said, "Uncle, the watermelon tastes good and has enough magic power, but it's too big. The three of us can't finish it all, and it will be a waste. Besides, I bought a lot of it, so why not invite more people up."
"The price of water-patterned melon is not expensive." Ye Lu added.
He is? I really think it's quite cheap.
Fourth Uncle He knew at a glance that his nephew had thought clearly, and he didn't need him to explain more. He thought for a moment, but didn't continue to speak or stop him. Instead, he asked, "Who do you want to invite?"
"Just invite as many as you like, but everyone in the He family must be there." Ye Lu said cheerfully.
Fourth Uncle He nodded slowly. This was pretty much what he expected. He also helped to offer some ideas, saying, "There are many people in the He family. Just one person from each family will do. There are seven or eight people here alone. Plus the three people from the village, the two leaders of Liucao Village should also be invited. Since the strange food works well, don't forget about those little kids. It will be good for them as well." As an elder, Fourth Uncle He was very thoughtful.
Ye Lu felt that what he thought was just that.
"Okay!" Ye Lu said cheerfully, "Don't wait any longer. All the kids in our village, whether they have awakened their talents or not, should go up the mountain. They can't eat much anyway."
"Fourth uncle, let's go up the mountain first. You can arrange for someone to go up later." After Ye Lu and Xi told someone to pass on the message, they prepared to go up the mountain to prepare for the melon feast.
Uncle He nodded.
After Ye Lu and the other two had been busy by the creek on the mountain for a long time and the water melons had become cold, the sun gradually set and a group of people followed Uncle He's footsteps up the mountain.
"Here!" Ye Lu waved from a distance, motioning them to come over.
After seeing this, Fourth Uncle He really led a group of people over. In addition to the guards, there were many people Ye Lu was familiar with, including the two brothers Qian Gouzi and Qian Linzi, Liu Xiaocao, and the kid Chen Yuanli. The Golden Earth Beetles sold well and he looked much better. He Shiyi also came. The tall young man could be seen in the crowd at a glance, and his pitiful puppy eyes were quite popular with the little kids.
Deputy Commander Bai was also there. He followed behind He Shiyi with a smile on his face. Under his feet, a few little black puppies were peeking their heads out.
Qiao Sanguan and Pu Shiyi Niang were like entering the Grand View Garden. When they were invited by Deputy Commander He today, they both couldn't believe it. They also knew the status of the Lord of Chongshan in He Village, so they naturally agreed happily.
Both of them were very curious about the situation in Chongshan. In the past, they only knew that Chongshan was very rich and that there were often caravans coming and going. As for how rich the mountain was, they had no idea.
When they finally got to the top of the mountain today, Qiao Sanguan and Pu Shiyi Niang were really shocked all the way up. Why were there so many strange plants?
One, one, and one more.
So rich!
After everyone was present, Ye Lu took the melon out of the river and cut it into more than ten pieces of different sizes with a bamboo knife.
When the water-patterned melon is cut open, there is a crisp sound, and the bright red flesh is revealed. The sweet melon fragrance reaches everyone's nose, followed by a strong and vigorous water-based mysterious force that sweeps across everyone's sense of touch.
"The strong ones eat the big pieces, the weak ones eat the small pieces, and the little ones pick up the smallest piece and eat it slowly. After finishing the red flesh, eat the white flesh, and eat the seeds last. Pay attention to the strange power in your body. If it is full, don't eat it anymore. Don't be reluctant." Ye Lu picked up the largest piece first, and said loudly to everyone present.
Ye Lu knew the people of He Village too well. Especially those who had fled from famine, they really valued strange food. If Ye Lu had not reminded them, they would have really done something like forcing food on them.
Sure enough, as soon as Ye Lu finished speaking, many of the little kids paused, stared at the melon in their hands, looked serious, and took a cautious bite.
All five water melons were cut into pieces, and everyone present took a piece.
Put the remaining melon on the washed leaves. Who wants it? You can continue to eat it after you finish eating it.
Ye Lu also took a bite of the watermelon in his hand. The first bite was sweet and crisp. The next bite was juicy and the mouth was full of melon fragrance. If you feel it carefully, there is a light floral scent in the melon fragrance. It is delicious, much better than the watermelons Ye Lu had eaten in his previous life.
As soon as he took the first bite of the melon flesh, countless strange powers followed. The water-based strange power continuously washed over his body, circulated around, and then was completely absorbed by his natural talent.
"........" It didn't even leave him with a bit of magic power. This talent was like a tireless and greedy beast. Ye Lu ate three pieces of melon flesh, but there was still no trace of it.
"This melon... is so delicious!" Qian Gouzi's strength was average, and he ate an average-sized piece of melon flesh. At this time, he had finished eating the red flesh in his hand and had eaten half of the white flesh. His whole face was red, and it was obvious that he had too much strength. He sighed, then fell to the ground with a "bang" while holding the melon piece.
Ye Lu was startled, thinking that something had happened, and hurried forward to lift the boy's body. When he turned over, he saw Qian Gouzi sleeping with a flushed face and a satisfied smile on his lips. His breath was much stronger than at the beginning.
Okay, so it turns out that he is drunk.
Ye Lu felt relieved.
The whole melon feast lasted until late at night. Everyone ate and slept, and ate and slept. If anyone couldn't hold on halfway, they would kick the watermelons into the river nearby. Stay calm, everyone. Finally, the group of people finished eating all five water melons.
The melon rinds were carefully collected by the big rabbits. They washed them clean, cut off the parts that the tricksters ate, and the rest could be eaten by them.
The lord also said that if they worked hard and had more offspring in the future, their entire clan could get a whole water-marked melon, so there would be no waste. Now their number is too small, and it would be a waste to open a water-marked melon.
The poor big rabbits never thought of the possibility that they could be eaten together with the weirdos. However, because the medicine-pounding rabbit family was extremely special and was the companion beast of the laurel tree, Ye Lu did not want more people to see them, so he separated them from the weirdos.
Of course, Ye Lu was sincere in giving the medicine rabbits a water-marked melon. The big rabbits really helped them a lot in the past. It was just a water-marked melon, and Ye Lu could afford it.
The people of Hecunzhongshan were singing and dancing while eating.
In the Qihuang Mountains, some distance away from Qiang City, a young boy who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old at first glance was looking around with a vigilant look on his face. A white mink the size of two palms was jumping around him, occasionally jumping from his head to his body, and then from his shoulder to his head.
"Xiaobai, where did you go just now?" The young man touched the white mink's eyebrow and said in a confused tone.
The boy's face was covered with dirt, revealing only a pair of large eyes as clear as water. His eyes seemed like a crystal clear river, but the boy usually lowered his head slightly when speaking, almost hiding his special eyes from others.
The white mink felt very comfortable being touched by the boy, and even turned over with a swagger. When it heard what the boy said, it gestured with its little paws and squeaked, "Of course? Help you find the way."
"Brother Ji, you have run so far along the way, do you still want to keep running?" When the white mink turned around, its whole appearance was finally revealed. Its snow-white fur was very smooth, and its eyes were faintly purple, which was breathtaking.
"Well, my grandfather told me to run to Qiang City." The young man who was called Ji Ge'er was asked by the white mink, but he was not in a hurry. Instead, he continued to stroke the white mink's back fur gently and calmly, and spoke calmly.
"Okay, okay." The mink said helplessly.
The white mink was about to say something, but suddenly, it jumped up from the palm of the boy's hand, staring at a corner with its pair of purple glass eyes, and said: "Who, who is there!"
Ji Ge'er was stunned for a moment, and immediately looked towards that corner with a wary expression.
Zhu Hui, who was hiding behind the bushes, said: "…………"
Originally Zhu Hui was planning to hide, but when he saw that the young man was determined to run away with the white mink, Zhu Hui sighed in his heart, but still stood up helplessly.
"Who am I? When you went to rummage through things just now, didn't you even check whose caravan it belonged to?" Zhu Hui said to Bai Diao with a helpless tone.
When Zhu Hui said this, his eyes couldn't help but linger on the very embarrassed young man.
What? He was just preparing to find his own clients, and originally thought it would take a long time, but unexpectedly, after searching high and low for clients, he finally found them without any effort.
I really encountered it.
Bai Diao felt a little guilty and stammered, "I just wanted to see if there was any meat. That convoy smelled so good, I couldn't resist."
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