Not long after, Manager Duan arrived. He was genuinely surprised when he saw Shang Lin. "Young Shang, are you sick?"
Shang Lin readily admitted, "Yes, I had a bad cold, but I'm all better now."
"Then you must take care of yourself," Manager Duan hurriedly reminded him before adding, "Actually, I came today to ask if you still have any of the mountain products you sold to me before."
Shang Lin really wanted to say, "Yes, quite a few." However, things are valued for their rarity, and it would be difficult to explain if it were too abrupt.
So all I could say was, "I'll take Manager Duan to take a look. But these mountain products are all harvested from deep in the mountains, and putting aside everything else, the risks are too great. If the price isn't right, I won't sell them to you."
Manager Duan has been purchasing local specialties for many years, so he naturally has some authority. However, it's too early to say anything now; we'll have to see the goods first.
Shang Lin added, "Collecting mountain products depends entirely on luck, and I can't guarantee the quantity."
Manager Duan was somewhat surprised when he saw the mountain produce. "Weren't you sick? Who picked all this mountain produce? Your godfather?"
Shang Lin's question was irrelevant; he asked, "Manager Duan, do you think the price should be increased?"
Manager Duan's attention was successfully diverted. "I really didn't expect your village to be so remote, but the mountain produce is quite abundant. As for the price, it will remain the same as before. But if you collect enough in the future, just call me and I will definitely come to collect it immediately."
Shang Lin immediately refused, "That won't do. This is money I need for my studies. Besides, the quality of the mountain produce was just average before, but this time it's much better. You're an expert, so I'm sure you know better than I do."
Because Manager Duan had always traded with Shang Lin, he hadn't treated him like a child. But this time, he felt that the child had matured. Could illness really make someone grow?
However, when the topic of reading came up, Manager Duan thought of his own child, so he softened and agreed, but instructed Shang Lin, "You must keep the price of our transaction a secret, otherwise I won't be able to receive it from other people."
Shang Lin nodded, "I understand." Other places can't offer the same mountain products as me!
Manager Duan gave Shang Lin his business card this time, originally intending to exchange contact information, but Shang Lin didn't have a mobile phone, no, his family didn't even have a landline!
Sigh, Shang Lin sighed silently. Although he had enough money to buy a decent phone, they would be starving after buying it, so it was unacceptable.
After Manager Duan left, Shang Lin immediately called Huang Ying and Hu Tangdi out, "You don't need to farm anymore, go to the mountains to find treasures."
Huang Ying was overjoyed that she wouldn't have to farm anymore, but her joy was short-lived. "Looking for treasure? What treasure?" she thought. "If I could really find treasure, would I ever come back?"
After saying that, she subconsciously glanced at Hu Tangdi before realizing, "I want to go with her?"
Hu Tangdi immediately leaned closer, saying gently, "Little sister is so cute, how can you not know how good your older sister is?"
Huang Ying instantly darted behind Shang Lin, keeping a safe distance from Hu Tangdi, knowing she couldn't outmaneuver him.
Shang Lin glanced at Hu Tangdi indifferently, naturally unable to say anything to blame her, because she was right, it was just her nature, how could she change it?
However, the trip into the mountains to search for treasure was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. Originally, Shang Lin planned to go by himself, but unfortunately, his health was not cooperating, and he couldn't even leave the house, let alone go into the mountains. Moreover, Old Man Chai was determined not to agree.
Since that's the case, then let's make the best use of everything and everyone's talents. It would be a waste not to use these resources. If I can establish the Yuntai Sect in the human realm in the future, then these non-human creatures will be the first batch of disciples.
So after seeing Hu Tangdi, Shang Lin explained to them, "This 'treasure' is just a general term, such as medicinal herbs, rare and precious materials, etc. Let me put it this way, you can bring back anything you think is useful. If you really can't bring it back, you should at least remember its location and I'll try to retrieve it."
Even if Shang Lin only glanced at him indifferently, Hu Tangdi immediately calmed down. "Don't worry, Master. I know where there are good things in the deep mountains. But I am enough on my own. Why should I bring a burden along?"
Shang Lin smiled slightly, "You are all my people now, so it's good for you to travel together and take care of each other. Besides, Huang Ying has just transformed into human form, so what's wrong with you, as a senior, mentoring her?"
Huang Ying didn't expect Shang Lin to say that, but she thought that the master probably sent her out to keep an eye on Hu Tangdi. After all, this person was different from them, and even if they had signed a blood pact, he might not be loyal to the master.
But when Hu Tangdi heard Shang Lin's words, he immediately made a bitter face. "Master, then you should let Ji Xiaoyao go with me. Only when yin and yang are in harmony can everything go smoothly."
Shang Lin chuckled immediately, "If you can take Ji Xiaoyao away, you can try."
Hu Tangdi immediately pursed his lips, then tugged at Huang Ying's sleeve, "Let's go then, little one."
Without giving Huang Ying any time to react, he vanished like a gust of wind.
Shang Lin sighed silently. It seemed that when Huang Ying returned, he would have to ask her if she was willing to form a blood pact with him, otherwise she and Hu Tangdi would definitely be at odds with each other, and it would never end.
However, Shang Lin was a little curious: who was stronger, Hu Tangdi or Ji Xiaoyao? Judging from Hu Tangdi's reaction just now, Ji Xiaoyao was probably stronger, after all, he was a young general who had truly faced mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
Shang Lin took a short break to cultivate before preparing dinner. There was only one bus connecting the village to the county, which went out in the morning and returned in the evening, so Old Man Chai could only return in the evening.
Shang Lin timed it perfectly. Old Man Chai returned just as he finished cooking dinner. Before he could even speak, he drank a glass of water and then said, "Hey, I didn't expect you to have so many procedures to go to school. I have to go to our registered residence. It will probably take four or five days before I can come back. You'll be home alone... Why don't you come with me?"
The first thing that flashed through Shang Lin's mind was that he would have four or five days of free time. He subconsciously refused, saying, "Don't worry, Godfather, I'll be fine by myself at home. Besides, I'm still recovering from my illness, so I can't afford to make a fuss."
But Old Man Chai was still worried. "How about we let Hong Jin come and keep you company?"
"No need, he still has to go see his little nephew. How can I take up his time? If I need any help, I'll ask him. Don't worry, godfather. Let's eat first, I'm hungry too."
Although Old Man Chai was worried, he was even more concerned about taking Shang Lin along, in case... So in the end, he could only leave him alone at home.
Before leaving, Old Man Chai went to the village chief's house, hoping that he could help look after Shang Lin for the next few days. As expected, Li Hongjin was not at home; only the village chief was there.
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