Chapter 118 - Yaru's Asking for Help
“Aunt Changyue, fret not. They'll be alright,” Zhang Xiaoloong reassured swiftly.
Should the fever persist, it could escalate into a grave issue. Thankfully, he arrived today.
Not only did Liu Changyue beseech him with such humility, even if the formerly shameless Liu Changyue stood before him, Zhang Xiaoloong wouldn't simply stand by as the two children suffered.
Extending his hand, he gently massaged the children's heads, silently invoking the Herb Growing Art. After channeling its energy through Little Tian's body, the adverse effects of the fright began to dissipate. More than half of the cold energy had vanished, and even their complexion gradually regained normalcy.
Regardless, rumors about him were becoming increasingly enigmatic. He had even summoned a pack of wolves before everyone, evidently unafraid of being perceived as a wolf deity.
Since the day he shattered the glass, he grasped that to fend off bullying, he must exude strength to the point where everyone feared him. Otherwise, any slight improvement would incite envy and invite trouble.
“Alright,” Zhang Xiaoloong affirmed, pausing briefly before retracting his hand. “Later, head to Uncle Yang's place and ask his child to prepare two doses of medicine for the cold. They should recover after taking a few doses.”
Liu Changyue, incredulous, hastened over. Upon inspection, she noticed the children's serene expressions. They appeared to be sleeping peacefully, showing no signs of the delirium from before.
Thud...
She abruptly knelt to the ground. “Xiaoloong, I apologize...”
“Aunt Changyue, what are you doing?” Zhang Xiaoloong rushed to assist her, but this time, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't lift her up.
“Previously, I shattered your glass without consideration, driven by greed for Liu Changsheng's land. It's all my fault. Slap me twice. Slap me...” Liu Changyue wept, “If you do, I'll feel better. I truly didn't realize how valuable your glass was. Otherwise, I wouldn't have damaged it...”
Consequently, Liu Changyue imposed strict discipline upon herself, knowing any laxity would betray the trust placed in her.
Throughout this period, the greenhouse yielded vegetables consistently. Each day, Gouzi and Bruiser shouldered hefty baskets of produce, delivering them to the roadside. Upon arrival, they handed them over to Zhang Yang, completing their day's labor and receiving 80 yuan in return.
Despite the taxing journey, both worked diligently. Ostensibly a day's work, in reality, they only invested two hours to earn their wage. Many envied their employment.
Seedlings in the greenhouse also sprouted, albeit at a slower pace than those previously nurtured by Zhang Xiaoloong's Herb Growing Art, now growing naturally after a single catalyst.
Nevertheless, these vegetables took merely two days to harvest, boasting a verdant hue, signaling a potential yield in less than a month.
This was Zhang Xiaoloong's initial plan. To expand the vegetable garden was imperative, considering his inability to tend to the greenhouse vegetables daily. After all, he wasn't a Divine Immortal.
However, focusing solely on catalyzing seeds with the Herb Growing Art offered a viable alternative. With thousands of acres worth of seeds at his disposal, Zhang Xiaoloong envisioned large-scale cultivation as the ultimate solution.
Alongside monitoring new seedling growth, Zhang Xiaoloong dedicated efforts to nurturing the Four Appearances Divine Orchid.
Vegetable yield in the greenhouse increased daily, not due to expanded fields but owing to larger vegetable heads, maximizing space and output.
In fact, not only did the greenhouse fields remain unchanged, they actually diminished significantly. This was due to the Four Appearances Divine Orchid, which had flourished into a substantial area.
Moreover, these orchids were no longer frail. Each resembled a small shrub, with larger flower petals emitting an intoxicating fragrance when approached closely.
“It's time to establish a factory!”
This notion had lingered since the beginning, albeit lacking expertise. After deliberation, Zhang Xiaoloong resolved to seek advice from Chen Yaru.
As he reached for his phone, it rang, displaying Chen Yaru's name. Upon answering, her urgent voice pleaded, “Xiaoloong, help me...”