Chapter 74 The Secret of the Magic Mushroom
"Why don't we take the Magic Mushroom and ask the old witch first."
Although the Vomica mushroom has been proven to be a good thing, Jiang Xuan still feels uneasy and does not want Chishao to try the Shenling mushroom directly.
"Okay, let's go ask."
Chishao nodded. When facing unfamiliar mushrooms, it is never too careful.
The two men brought the three magic mushrooms to the bamboo house where the old witch lived and told him what had happened.
"God mushroom?"
The old witch opened the small animal skin bag and looked at the three red mushrooms inside, feeling very curious.
"I have never seen or heard of this thing in the Eastern Wasteland."
"However, since the people of the Mountain Turtle Tribe said that the magic mushroom can allow the witch to see the patron saint, it must have some magical effect."
"Let me try it first to see if it's poisonous."
The old witch took out the exquisite gem-grade stone knife and cut a small piece the size of half a fingernail from one of the magic mushrooms.
Then, he put the little bit of magic mushroom in his mouth but did not swallow it.
Jiang Xuan's eyelids twitched involuntarily as he watched the old witch's vigorous operations.
If this mushroom is poisonous, wouldn't the old witch be poisoned to death if he put it in his mouth and tried it? However, looking at the old witch, he seemed very calm, or maybe he was already fearless at this age.
After a long time, the old witch said to Jiang Xuan and Chi Shao: "This kind of magical mushroom cannot increase or activate witch power."
After hearing this, Chishao felt a little disappointed.
She also thought that the Power Mushroom could increase the strength of a warrior. This kind of magical mushroom, which is specially given to witches to eat, can increase the witch's magical power.
"But it can make people excited. I feel like I have a lot more thoughts in my head than usual."
"Also, this kind of magic mushroom is not poisonous, so eating one should be fine. However, we need to eat more to determine its effect on witches."
The old witch said calmly: "If you don't mind, I can eat one and try it for you."
According to the people of the Mountain Turtle Tribe, this magical mushroom is very precious, otherwise they would not have given only three.
Because of this, the old witch did not eat it directly, but asked Chishao and Jiang Xuan for their opinions first.
After all, you don’t know if you can get this thing again in the future, so every time you eat it, it means one less.
Jiang Xuan thought about it and said, "Okay, but it's best to cook it before eating. Even if it's poisonous, cooking it can reduce the toxicity a little."
The old witch smiled and said, "You are right. Cooking it can indeed reduce the toxicity."
The fire in the fire pit burned day and night. The old witch had two clay pots given to him by Jiang Xuan for cooking.
The old witch cut a magic mushroom into slices, threw it into a clay pot used for cooking soup, added some water, and then put it on the fire.
“Gulp gulp…”
As the pottery jar was heated continuously, the water inside slowly began to boil, and the magic mushroom gradually turned from red to light blue in the hot water.
At the same time, a rich and fresh aroma of mushrooms filled the air, whetting the appetite of the three people in the bamboo house.
After more than ten minutes, the old witch felt that the magic mushrooms were cooked, so he found a ceramic bowl and used chopsticks to pick the magic mushrooms out of the ceramic jar.
Chopsticks are one of the utensils that the old witch learned to use after coming to the Teng Tribe. He really likes this thing that allows his hands to avoid direct contact with food.
The old witch only had a few teeth left, but the magic mushrooms were very tender and smooth, and he could easily swallow them after cutting them into slices.
When he had finished eating all the magic mushrooms, he put down his bowl and chopsticks, sat cross-legged on a piece of animal skin, closed his eyes, and felt the effect of the magic mushrooms.
Gradually, Jiang Xuan discovered that the old witch's eyelids began to tremble, and then his body began to tremble as well.
His expression changed from calm to astonishment, and then to surprise, horror, anger and other emotions.
He also stretched out his hand, mumbled something, and even shed tears.
"This...isn't it possible that he is poisoned? Should we save him?"
Jiang Xuan was frightened by the strange behavior of the old witch and was afraid that the old witch had been poisoned to death suddenly.
Chishao stepped forward and observed the old witch's condition. He said, "He is not bleeding, he is not foaming at the mouth, and his breathing is relatively normal. He should be fine. Don't touch him for now."
Chishao has been learning witch medicine from the old witch for some time. Since she said it was okay, there shouldn't be any big problem.
Jiang Xuan could only wait anxiously for the old witch to wake up.
About an hour later, the old witch gradually calmed down.
Another half an hour passed before the old witch slowly opened his eyes and wiped away the tears that had not yet dried from the corners of his eyes.
Jiang Xuan asked hurriedly: "Old man, how do you feel? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
The old witch shook his head and said, "I'm fine. I just saw the old Eagle Tribe, the Eagle God, and many old friends. I was just a little excited."
"Besides that, I also saw a magical world. There were many animals and plants flying in the sky."
The old witch looked at the other two intact magic mushrooms and said, "I think I know why this thing is so popular among witches."
"Why?" Jiang Xuan looked at the old witch curiously.
The old witch said slowly: "Because the original patron saints of many tribes are gone, many witches are unable to communicate with the gods, but they are eager to see the gods and listen to the gods' will."
"After eating this kind of magic mushroom, they can 'see' God and see a magical world. They can also see some people and things they miss, making them believe that God has not disappeared, but is just in another place."
"This is a great encouragement for a witch who has devoted her life to serving God."
"Even I can't tell whether that magical world is real or just an illusion created by the magic mushroom."
The old witch suddenly felt a little depressed: "I hope that world is real. If so, my soul may be able to reach that world after I die."
After listening to the old witch's words, Jiang Xuan finally figured out what this so-called "magic mushroom" was.
This must be a poisonous mushroom.
After people eat this mushroom, they will have hallucinations and see a bizarre world and some people and things from the past.
But Jiang Xuan didn't dare to be 100% sure, because this world cannot be explained by common sense.
For example, the spiritual vine on the stone mountain cannot be explained by common sense.
Therefore, Jiang Xuan didn't dare to say that the world he saw after eating the magic mushroom was definitely fake. He could only say that there was a high probability that it was an illusion.
After figuring this out, Jiang Xuan suddenly lost interest in the so-called precious magical mushroom.
This thing can only bring people a wonderful spiritual experience, but it cannot bring substantial help like the Power Mushroom.
However, since the people of the Mountain Turtle Tribe said that this kind of thing is very popular among the witches of other tribes, then we can preserve it. If there is a chance, it would be nice to exchange it for some supplies from other tribes.
Jiang Xuan thanked the old witch, then left with Chi Shao and the remaining two magic mushrooms.
The old witch sat in the empty bamboo house, thinking about the things he saw after eating the magic mushroom, and his heart could not calm down for a long time...
After returning to their residence, Jiang Xuan discussed with Chishao and decided to dry the two magical mushrooms for long-term preservation.
As for when it can be used, or whether it can be used, it is not very important. After all, this thing was originally donated by the Mountain Turtle Tribe, and the Vine Tribe did not contribute much.
Thanks to book friend "Yiwei" for the reward of 2166 book coins.
(End of this chapter)
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