7: Chapter 7 Rich Woman? I'm starving!

Overall, the atmosphere in Qinghe Town was quite peaceful.

This year's grain harvest had already been collected. The commoners of Qinghe Town kept thirty percent, forty percent was handed over to the Taiping County government to prepare... As for the remaining thirty percent.

It was kept by the Lizheng Mansion in Qinghe Town for its own use.

The purpose, naturally, was to temper the soldiers.

Whether it was training three times a day or once every three days, it required considerable resources.

Of course, he could also embezzle it... surely no one would say much about it.

But that would be meaningless.

With bandits running rampant and even Yao Beasts causing trouble, he still needed the young and able-bodied of Qinghe Town to defend against enemies.

With the moon bright and stars sparse, Shen Yi went on his usual patrol, walking along the ridges of the fields.

Behind him was Wang Dachui, though he had already become Wang Meng.

Behind Wang Meng were five Rakshasa Dao Soldiers Puppets, following closely in his footsteps.

Their movements were a bit messy; clearly, Wang Meng's control was not yet very good.

Two days' time, and it was after autumn, so logically, it shouldn't have sprouted so quickly.

However, the lingyuan rice was not ordinary... it was a spiritual plant nearing the entry-grade.

Absorbing the earth's Qi, it had developed significant spirituality.

Therefore, it had sprouted early, breaking through the soil...

It just looked a bit withered.

This was because although the earth vein water Qi here was sufficient, the Spiritual Qi was far from enough.

It was difficult to nourish these lingyuan rice.

This was also a point of great concern for the commoners of Qinghe Town... if they couldn't force the lingyuan rice to grow.

This business venture would be a complete loss.

Purchasing the lingyuan rice had also cost quite a lot of money!

Shen Yi's mind stirred... watching the return rate fluctuate by two or three percent, he was not panicked.

He soon walked back to the town!

He instructed Wang Meng to keep watch... then returned to the Lizheng Mansion.

The Lizheng Mansion was a single-courtyard residence. Unlike other houses made of rammed earth, the Lizheng Mansion was supervised and built by the Imperial Ministry of Works... with blue bricks and red tiles, nothing was missing.

If Qinghe County had enough population and sufficient political achievements to be promoted to a county seat... this Lizheng Mansion would be supervised and built by the Ministry of Works.

Becoming a three-courtyard county government office.

What? Not logical?

It's already an immortal-martial world... why talk about logic?

Shen Yi sat down on the stone bench in the courtyard... the peach leaves on the peach tree in the yard had gradually withered, looking quite desolate.

He took off his boots... hmm.

Stinking.

In half a year, under the urging of farm work and odd jobs, his physique had become much stronger.

But the hard labor still left him quite exhausted.

His feet were sore... he subconsciously stood up, wanting to head towards the inner room.

Unexpectedly... a warm, refreshing fragrance appeared on both sides of his nose.

He turned around and saw a young maiden.

Wearing braids.

Her expression was respectful... like a young lotus bud just emerging.

Carrying a basin of hot water... inside this hot water, something seemed to be soaking.

Shen Yi was stunned.

Qinghe Town couldn't raise a maid as delicate as this...

He couldn't help but frown.

"Who are you?"

"Could it be that you are a refugee?"

"Master... just call me Cuier."

"Master? Who is your master?"

Shen Yi carefully covered his money pouch.

"I don't have any money."

"Pfft..."

Before Cuier could speak, a snicker came from behind.

Turning his head, he saw a girl dressed in blue and white, like a hibiscus in spring water, with a jade ring hanging at her waist, a snow-white collar... adorned with a jade Buddha eye.

With a beautiful face... her hair gathered high, and a mischievous smile like a little fox, Pei Lingshu walked slowly into the courtyard.

She sat down on the stone bench next to Shen Yi.

Then she pinched her nose.

"They say men are stinky... it really is stinking to death."

Shen Yi was completely bewildered.

Pei Lingshu rolled her eyes at Shen Yi.

"Such a big courtyard, do you expect this young lady to clean it up?"

"Don't worry, it won't cost your money."

"Of course... if your dog paws aren't clean and you touch Cuier, then it will cost you money."

Pei Lingshu's eyes rolled around, and seeing Shen Yi bewildered, she said with a grin.

"I'm just scaring you."

"This young lady isn't some vicious woman... if you want to relieve your fatigue."

"Just go find Cuier."

"Cuier is my maid... she naturally has the obligation."

Plop...

Shen Yi plunged his feet into the basin.

He let out a long sigh of relief.

Then, a tingling sensation came from his feet... he looked over with some curiosity.

But he saw Pei Lingshu pout and say.

"Bone-Activating Powder... with your Mortal body, no Official Aura to protect you, no Qi and blood tempering, and no Spiritual Root to cultivate... how could you possibly handle it?"

"This young lady doesn't want to marry a cripple when we get married..."

And Shen Yi, looking at the blue-green tea soup, asked.

"First-grade Bone-Activating Powder?"

"Of course not."

Shen Yi let out a breath...

Pei Lingshu said with a smile.

"It's diluted from second-grade..."

Shen Yi quickly pulled his legs out, then was about to lift the wooden basin to drink this basin of foot-washing water.

Damn it... this second-grade Bone-Activating Powder is worth two hundred copper coins on the market.

It was just used for his foot washing?

Isn't this a waste?

Bone-Activating Powder is for internal use... it can stimulate the vitality of the internal organs, bones, and blood vessels.

Now while it's hot... maybe it still has some effect.

Pei Lingshu's face darkened... she hurriedly pressed Shen Yi's hand.

"You little pauper, have you gone crazy? You'd drink foot-washing water?"

Shen Yi hummed and said.

"I'm terrified of being poor, understand..."

"Alright, alright... I still have half a dose of Bone-Activating Powder here, you can just take it tomorrow!"

"Thank you, Miss Pei!"

Pei Lingshu rolled her eyes at Shen Yi in annoyance.

She never expected that someone who looked so bright and upright, a Dao-Grade scholar... was actually such an unrefined person.

Did she misjudge him back then?

"Alright... Cuier, serve the dishes!"

"Alright, Young Miss..."

Soon, three cold dishes, three vegetable dishes, three meat dishes, two soups... and after-meal fruits were all ready...

Even pastries were served.

Looking at the slightly glowing luster, Shen Yi opened his mouth wide.

"This is... spiritual food from Tianxiangju Restaurant in Taiping County?"

Pei Lingshu mumbled.

"Ignorant thing..."

Then she picked at it with great disdain.

"The taste is just average... I'm not eating anymore."

"No way? A real rich woman?"

Shen Yi finally understood where the 500% return rate came from!

The kindness of Young Miss Pei could never be repaid, it just couldn't be repaid!

Never mind letting him eat Young Miss Pei's leftovers... even if it meant sleeping with Pei Lingshu every day.

He would be perfectly willing!

Shen Yi happily gorged himself.

Pei Lingshu ate a few picky bites, then put down her chopsticks... resting her chin on her hands, she watched Shen Yi.

Her eyes held a bit of inquisitive curiosity.

"What are you looking at?"

"Looking at you, so what?"

"...Aren't you eating?"

"Just eat your food, you're like a reincarnated starving ghost."

"Where do I sleep tonight?"

"Of course, you'll sleep in the side room."

"You smell strange... don't forget to bathe!"

"Got it."

"Oh, right."

"What?"

"Will there be delicious food tomorrow too?"

"Eat, eat, eat! Eat until you vomit!"

"There's such a good thing?!"