Chapter 131: A Gift of a Mysterious Liquid Medicine
The vine seemed to come alive, rising high up where no one noticed, like a mischievous child excitedly greeting people.
Seeing this, Xu Zhili couldn't help but smile helplessly, and then pointed to the spot where the vines had just appeared and said to Xie Yunce, "Look, there are vines over there, perfect for making a fence."
Xie Yunze looked in the direction Xu Zhili was pointing, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in delight, "This vine is amazing, it's perfect!" With that, he stepped forward and pulled the vine down.
Just then, Xu Zhili suddenly heard the aggrieved voice of the vine in her mind: "Ahhh, sister. This kid is pulling my vine, it hurts so much, can't he be gentler?"
Xu Zhili was startled and almost lost her balance, but she quickly regained her footing and used her mental power to soothe the vine: "Alright, alright, don't feel wronged. He doesn't know you're conscious. I'll apologize to you later."
The vines then stopped complaining and quieted down.
"Ya Ya, what's going on? Why can I hear the vines?"
"As the master of the Tree of Life, I possess all things in the world. As long as there is a conscious plant, I can communicate with it."
"Ya Ya, what's going on? How come I can hear the sound of the vines?"
Xu Zhili frowned, looking bewildered and filled with confusion.
Ya Ya's clear, bell-like voice rang out at just the right moment: "Master, you are the master of the Tree of Life. All plants in this world that have sentience have a mysterious and wonderful connection with you, so it is only natural that you can communicate with them freely."
"So that's how it is," Xu Zhili said, looking at Xie Yunce.
He worked quickly and efficiently, wrapping the vines around and securing them to the branches along the edge of the treehouse platform, soon creating a simple but sturdy-looking railing.
"Sister, An'an, look, it's much safer now." Xie Yunze wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile.
Xu Zhian jumped around happily in the little house, saying, "Wow, there's a fence! I'm not afraid of falling down now!"
Xu Zhili felt a warm feeling in her heart as she looked at the scene before her.
However, at that moment, the sky suddenly darkened, and a small patch of dark clouds drifted into the previously clear sky.
Xie Yunze looked up at the sky, his expression changing slightly: "Oh no, these clouds are coming fast, it looks like it's going to rain. Sister, we need to hurry and take shelter in the treehouse."
Xu Zhili nodded, picked up Xu Zhian, and the three of them hurriedly went into the treehouse.
As soon as they stepped into the treehouse, raindrops the size of beans began to fall in a pattering sound.
Xu Zhian peered out the window and exclaimed in surprise, "Sister! Big brother! Look! The sun is still out! It's raining but the sun is still shining!"
Xie Yunze also went over to take a look and laughed: "It really is a sun shower. This kind of rain doesn't last long and will stop in a while. Let's just wait here."
The treehouse was somewhat dimly lit.
Xie Yunze deftly pulled a small tin box from his pocket, inside which were matches and a small candle.
He skillfully struck a match with a "snap," lighting the candle. The orange flame leaped up, dispelling the darkness and bringing warmth.
Xu Zhian leaned against the window, staring intently at the sun shower outside.
Sure enough, the rain gradually subsided and stopped before long.
The sunlight shone down again, illuminating the wet leaves, where glistening water droplets sparkled.
"Sister! Come and see! A rainbow! There really is a rainbow!" Xu Zhian's face turned red with excitement as she shouted in surprise.
Upon hearing the shout, Xu Zhili and Xie Yunze immediately put down what they were doing, got up, and quickly walked towards the window.
The three of them squeezed into the small window, looking up at the sky after the rain had cleared.
A magnificent rainbow stretched across the sky, displaying a vibrant array of colors: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.
Sunlight shone through the thin clouds, as if gilding the rainbow with a faint golden edge, making it so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.
Xu Zhian danced with excitement: "It's so beautiful! This is the most beautiful rainbow I've ever seen!"
Xie Yunze couldn't help but sigh, his tone filled with youthful sincerity: "It's so beautiful, like a reward from God."
Xu Zhili smiled as she looked at her excited younger brother and sincere Xie Yunze, feeling a sense of peace and warmth in her heart.
She said softly, "Yes, it's beautiful. A rainbow only appears after the rain."
Taking advantage of this peaceful and beautiful atmosphere, Xu Zhili looked at Xie Yunze with gentle and solemn eyes: "Xie Yunze."
"Hmm?" Xie Yunze turned his head at the sound of her voice and met her serious gaze.
Xu Zhili carefully took out a small glass bottle wrapped in a soft cloth. Inside the bottle was a viscous liquid that he had never seen before, emitting a soft green fluorescence. It looked mysterious and full of life.
"this……"
Xu Zhili's voice was soft, with a hint of barely perceptible tension, "It's... a very special medicine that I obtained by chance. I heard... it might help with memory recovery."
As for how she obtained this precious item, she felt there was no need to reveal it.
She handed the bottle over, saying, "This is for you. I hope... I hope it can help you a little bit on your journey to joining the army. I wish you a bright future and that you will shine in the military."
Xie Yunze was stunned. He looked at the peculiar bottle, then at Xu Zhili's eyes, which were full of concern and expectation, and a surge of indescribable warmth welled up in his heart.
He took the bottle almost without hesitation, his voice trembling slightly, "...Thank you, sister, I...I will definitely use it well."
Xu Zhili watched as he carefully took the bottle and tucked it into his pocket. She felt a sense of relief and anticipation.
She wasn't sure how effective the medicine would be, but it was all she could do for him.
Outside the treehouse, the air was exceptionally fresh after the rain, and the rainbow gradually faded away.
The three of them stayed for a while longer, until the ground was slightly dry, and then carefully climbed down from the treehouse.
"Sister, thank you for the cold noodles today, and... thank you for the gift."
As they parted, Xie Yunze touched the glass bottle in his pocket, his eyes bright yet serious. "I will keep it safe and use it properly."
He wanted to ask more about the potion, but seeing Xu Zhili's gentle and encouraging gaze, he swallowed his words.
This trust is incredibly profound.
"Okay, be careful on the road."
Xu Zhili nodded, took Xu Zhian's hand (who was still excitedly reminiscing about the rainbow), and watched Xie Yunce's tall figure disappear on the forest path.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Xu Zhili carefully put the letter of introduction she had received the night before into her inner pocket and, together with Xu Zhian, boarded an oxcart to the county town.
It takes nearly three hours to travel from Xiangyang Brigade to the county by oxcart. The dirt road is bumpy and uneven, and when you encounter an uphill section, the old oxen are panting heavily as they pull the cart. With people and goods carried by various families on board, the journey is even slower.
Xu Zhili's back ached from the jolting, and looking at the hazy outline of the county town in the distance, she couldn't help but think: If only I could get a bicycle, it would save me a lot of time.
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