Chapter 112: Building Foundations

Chapter 112

The next day, everyone went to the grassland to ride horses again for a whole day.

Although Jiang Yuqing was used to riding deers in the past, Bai Xiaoshi communicated well with her.

Without needing any directions from her, Bai Xiaoshi could steadily carry her to wherever she wanted to go.

Although she could also communicate with the horses, it was still far worse compared to Bai Xiaoshi.

If a comparison had to be made, it would be like the difference between a high-tech self-driving vehicle and a manual transmission.

At night, everyone pitched tents on the grassland and lit a bonfire, whispering to each other or gazing up at the stars. The stars on the grassland were big and bright, exceptionally beautiful. Staring for too long would make one unconsciously intoxicated. Or perhaps it was the feeling of surviving a disaster that made one especially sentimental.

Jiang Yuqing leaned against her brother and started singing, "Beautiful grassland, my home. The wind blows green grass and flowers everywhere..." The song was about a shepherdess singing merrily, with the joyful melody spreading everywhere.

Her voice was bright and clear, with a touch of milk-like purity. Everyone listened as if spellbound. After she finished one song, everyone clapped and cheered loudly.

Jiang Yuqing was encouraged by the praise to sing another song: "The red sun rises in the east, its road filled with rosy glows. How fortunate I am to be born by your side, inheriting this vein of blood..."

In the tranquil night, the singing carried very far away. Everyone felt that they had never heard such beautiful singing before.

Jiang Wenyuan looked at his wife nestled by his side, then at his son and daughter sitting together. Then he raised his head to gaze at the full sky of stars. He suddenly felt extremely blissful and fulfilled.

Peaceful times like these were pure happiness!

After returning from Sha Qing County, daily life went back to how it used to be, following routines. The children went to school, Jiang Wenyuan went to work in the court of justice, and Jiang Yuqing returned to He An Hospital.

After experiencing the last great battle, the commanders of all major military camps had seen with their own eyes the capabilities of He An Hospital and Bianque Valley.

The team led by Bianque Valley set a historic record of having treated the largest number of wounded soldiers, with the lowest number of deaths, less than one fifth of previous rates. It was legendary.

This was also the main reason why Emperor Xia Jing conferred the title "Heavenly Doctor Valley" to Bianque Valley. These people deserved the name "Heavenly Doctor".

Therefore, even though the battles had ceased, many camps still sent people over to learn. Thanks to their fame, even camps from thousands of miles away in the southeast coast had sent people.

Learning these skills could save lives - which major camp wouldn't be tempted? As a result, He An Hospital became even busier than before.

But no matter how busy, everyone would still ensure Jiang Yuqing got to rest once her time was up. The child had only just recovered from serious illness, she couldn't risk being exhausted again.

No matter how much he dragged his feet, Jing Yan still packed up at the end of July and reluctantly returned to the capital city,

because his father, Emperor Xia Jing, had given him an ultimatum that if he didn't return, the throne would immediately pass to Jing Yan instead. With no choice left, he unwillingly went back.

After Jing Yan's departure, Jiang Wenyuan felt much more relaxed. With that brat no longer hovering around his precious daughter every day, he felt even the air had become much fresher.

It simply couldn't get any better! On his way to work, he hummed songs the entire way.

At the end of July, the man who sold melon seeds last year came again. He had planted 30 mu of melon seeds this year, and brought over villagers to plant a sizeable amount too.

The harvested seeds totaled nearly 9000 catties. Together with over 1000 catties of seeds harvested last year, it came to 10000 catties in total.

Jiang Yuqing matched them with the correct seasonings, spending two days to roast over 20 catties of black melon seeds and let her family have a taste. Everyone said they were delicious, especially the women.

With an estimate now, Jiang Yuqing directly passed the recipe and the melon seeds to her father, referring the man who planted the melon seeds to her father too, for him to handle the operations while she just collected money. Her father was shrewd enough that business under him wouldn't shortchange her.

This was a third-order Iron Talon Eagle, whose combat power was comparable to that of someone at the mid Foundation Establishment stage. To make matters worse, it found itself hanging midair, unable to maneuver into a fighting stance.

In desperation, it flapped out Little Thorn to tie the culprit to the tree trunk.

Bai Xiaoshi hurriedly said, “Big bird, don’t be impulsive first. Let’s talk this through, let’s talk this through! I really didn’t mean to destroy your nest. Besides, those two eggs aren’t even yours!”

The Iron Talon Eagle squawked furiously, “You’re spouting nonsense! Those eggs are clearly mine!”

Jiang Yuqing said, “They really aren’t yours.

It’s true that Iron Talon Eagles like yourselves have grayish-white eggs, but the two eggs in your nest have streaked patterns on their grayish-white shells. Those are clearly the eggs of Gray Feather Cuckoos, who love to engage in cuckoo tactics the most.”

The Iron Talon Eagle’s huge eagle eyes froze in shock. “Is everything you said true?”

Jiang Yuqing said, “If you don’t believe me, just fly back and see for yourself. Besides, my spirit sword is also caught in this tree. Hanging here, I can’t escape even if I wanted to.

If I was lying, you can come settle scores with me anytime.

If my words were correct, then you’ll be responsible for sending me back to the palace on the other side and helping me retrieve my spirit sword. What do you say?”

The Iron Talon Eagle had its mind muddled and its round eagle eyes circled around: “Deal! If you dare deceive me, I’ll tear you into pieces and swallow you down!”

“Wouldn’t dare, wouldn’t dare!” Jiang Yuqing released the Iron Talon Eagle.

The Iron Talon Eagle turned around and returned to its nest. Brushing aside the leaves, it finally saw that what had shattered weren’t its eggs at all. Its eggs had long been eaten by the wretched Gray Feather Cuckoos, who then switched its own eggs into the nest.

The Iron Talon Eagle shrieked furiously, planning to find those Gray Feather Cuckoos for revenge.

Jiang Yuqing hurriedly shouted, “Big bird, I won’t stop you from seeking revenge, but aren't you going to finish what you promised me first before leaving?”

Only then did the Iron Talon Eagle fly back, carrying Jiang Yuqing to the cliff top on this side of the palace, before flying back again to retrieve her spirit sword for her.

Before leaving, Jiang Yuqing didn't forget to exhort it: “Big bird, be careful when fighting fellow birds. If you get injured, come back and let me treat your wounds.”

The Iron Talon Eagle shrieked as it circled in the air, as if responding. With a flap of its wings it shot upward, its giant body disappearing into the sea of clouds without a trace.

Bai Xiaoshi had watched this interesting drama from start to finish, laughing so hard that it couldn't stand up.

Jiang Yuqing placed her hands on her waist and scolded it, “Still laughing! Laugh yourself to death why don’t you! Seeing your master meet misfortune yet not even trying to come save me.”

Bai Xiaoshi laughed until it ran out of breath: “There’s no need for that... At worst... At worst, you’d just suffer a little.

Who told you to show off? Showing off is asking to be struck by lightning. Hahahaha!”

The little girl angrily walked away, determined not to bother with the tactless and shameless mystic artifact.

Stinking brat, just you wait. Once I’ve learned how to fly on swords, I’ll definitely boot you off, kicking you far, far away.

I promise, I definitely will!

Her ladyship harbored thoughts of venting without goal as she finally learned the supreme technique of swordsmanship after two days.

After learning it, she kept flying back and forth in front of the artifact, showing off in various ways.

Bai Xiaoshi felt extremely gloomy. Just what sin had it committed in its past life to end up with this idiot of a master? This was really too much to take.Rread latest chapters at novelhall.com