Chapter 10, Stone-Baked Sweet Potatoes

It feels like a mystery

Wu Yuanqiu glanced and immediately felt hungry, so he went downstairs right away, spent some money to buy five or six of various sizes, and returned to the apartment holding them. Just as he was about to enter, he noticed that the door next door was slightly ajar, and inside was the same little girl from yesterday, timidly peeking at him under the security chain.

He heard the sound and got up again, opened the door, and looked out onto the street, discovering a white small truck driving around aimlessly with a sweet potato roasting stove.

The little girl shook her head, did not speak, but also did not close the door, just looked at him

"Delicious, sweet." Maekawa Karin replied in a soft voice, taking a small bite again, holding the sweet potato with great care, giving the impression that she rarely indulges in snacks.

It does not matter; he has not committed a crime. According to Japanese law, if an ordinary person witnesses a criminal in the act, they can exercise the "citizen's arrest right" to apprehend them. If the perpetrator resists, the "citizen's self-defense right" can be invoked, and no legal responsibility will be incurred for any consequences. Therefore, in the face of a highly dangerous murderer, even if he were to kill them, no one would be able to find fault, and he would have no fear of the police causing trouble. If the perpetrator resists, the "citizen's self-defense right" can be invoked, and no legal responsibility will be incurred for any consequences. Therefore, in the face of a highly dangerous murderer, even if he were to kill them, no one would be able to find fault, and he would have no fear of the police causing trouble.

As Wu Yuanqiu had just run to the adjacent carriage, the train arrived at the station, gradually slowing down to a stop

Wu Yuanqiu pondered for a moment, feeling that it was about right. Looking at the little girl, he couldn't help but feel a sense of compassion. He no longer mentioned the kindergarten matter, squatted down to show her the sweet potato, and smiled as he asked, "Would you like to eat it? It's sweet."

If this were in a novel, going back and forth like this would surely drive the readers' minds to the brink of breaking apart

Kindergarten is a place where children like you play together, and there are teachers to guide you in activities... Wu Yuanqiu stopped halfway through his explanation, estimating that this family might be facing financial difficulties, unable to afford sending their child to kindergarten, or perhaps there were other reasons, leaving the child to stay home alone.

There is no need to rush this matter; it is best to conduct some drug experiments. After all, one only has one life, and it is essential to exercise caution when necessary

If it is truly harmful, then even basketball superstars would not be able to participate, but what if not consuming it is indeed the key to unlocking extraordinary paths? Would it be a waste to miss out on that?

Wuyuan Qiu felt even more pity for her. She wanted to gently pat her little head, but was afraid of scaring her, so she refrained. Instead, she slipped a medium-sized sweet potato through the crack in the door and softly said: "Then, would it be alright for you to eat it slowly at home?"

Taking advantage of the chaos, Wu Yuanqiu blended into the crowd and quickly left the station. However, he should not have alighted at this stop, as it was still a considerable distance from his apartment. He had no choice but to jog for over ten minutes before finally reaching home

No wonder this child peeks through the crack of the door when hearing noises outside; it must be quite stuffy, right

The little girl obediently replied: "My name is Qianchuan Huayin"

The little girl tilted her head and thought for a moment, then finally spoke, asking slowly: "What is kindergarten?"

He is now in a hurry to return home, simply not wanting to deal with police inquiries for the time being, nor does he wish to be harassed by the criminal reporters who always follow closely behind the police. He needs to quickly enter the demon-refining pot—he is injured quite severely and needs to absorb the "blood" of the tree spirit to heal himself. This process will take a long time, and he requires a private space where he can disappear.

The "Demon of the Electric Car" essentially refers to a human who has been eroded by the Yin Demon, as mentioned in the Cauldron of Refining Demons

The little girl nodded

He pondered there for quite a while, looking and smelling repeatedly, hesitating to lick, feeling quite uncertain.

Kawagawa Karin is too young to understand politeness; she promptly closed the door upon hearing a sound. It is likely that her mother has issued strict orders for her to always pay attention to the door, allowing her to only open it a crack with the security chain to peek outside. She is not permitted to go out easily, nor is she allowed to open the door for strangers—given the frequent earthquakes and fires in Japan, her mother probably does not dare to lock the door completely, fearing that in case of an emergency, her daughter would be unable to escape.

Wuyuan Qiu handed her a small one and said gently, "I bought a lot, just eat one if you want, it's fine."

The little girl looked at the sweet potato for a while, swallowed her saliva, and clearly felt a bit tempted, but still shook her head

What exactly is the "Electric Car Monster"

Because his clothes were tattered and stained with blood, he attracted the attention of many passersby along the way, but he did not care—after all, it was 2020, and there were surveillance cameras everywhere in the station, along with so many witnesses. As long as the police wanted to find him, they would certainly be able to do so without needing to conceal his appearance

Wu Yuanqiu cautiously examined the pill in his hand, which absolutely did not resemble a "miraculous elixir." Observing the "veins" on it slowly expand and contract, it appeared exceedingly bizarre at first glance, giving the impression that it was more akin to poison, specifically the kind that would cause one to bleed black blood from all seven orifices after taking just a few steps.

Even if someone believes it, as long as he bites to death and does not admit it, what can be done to him

The foggy autumn did not help her either, the lower layer of the stone-baked sweet potato is fire, and the upper layer consists of clean pebbles. In fact, this sweet potato is cooked with stones, and the skin is not considered dirty

A three-year-old child is easily deceived and does not know how to be insincerely polite. Chuan Chuan Huā Lín felt that Wu Yuan Qiū was absolutely right. She reached out and took the small sweet potato, carefully peeled it, blew on it, and gently took a bite.

The fight, though it seemed lengthy, actually lasted only a few minutes, just enough time for the tram to cover one station. The Japanese have a strong herd mentality; following the incident of the "tram monster," many passengers experienced significant psychological trauma and hurriedly distanced themselves, resulting in this carriage becoming empty as well. The fleeing passengers even sealed the partition door at the other end, likely having watched their fair share of horror movies, being extremely cautious and showing no desire to take unnecessary risks

The dog crystal's demon-refining pot only mentions refining the shadow demon, but it does not state that it will be refined into a restorative medicine. Will consuming it result in immediate death? Or will it simply transform into a monster?

On the contrary, if the police do come, not only will they have to issue him a commendation and a monetary reward, but they will also need to help conceal his identity to prevent any harm to the development of minors

His heartstrings tightened in an instant, and with a swift turn, he grabbed the axe and slowly approached the window, suspecting that the accomplices of the "Electric Car Monster" had come for revenge. However, before he could reach the window, he suddenly heard a piercing scream coming from the next room

As for the girl who witnessed the process of the pills being formed, it is of no concern; we can simply label her experience as a hallucination caused by excessive shock. After all, she has no evidence, and with just her words, who would believe her

However, can this pill be taken

He was exhausted before and now does not want to move at all. Just as he was about to doze off, a sound of an electric horn came from outside: "Stone-baked sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes baked with stones, 100 yen, 200 yen, 300 yen for baked sweet potatoes... super sweet and super sticky stone-baked sweet potatoes..."

You will probably still be very worried, but there seems to be no way around it

The combat power of a tree spirit is far inferior to that of the "Electric Car Monster". In an instant, it suffered significant damage from him. Moments later, the tree spirits began to gather in anger, and he, not wanting to linger in battle, turned and fled, changing direction to continue.

In the midst of the fog, Qiuyuan pondered for a while, unable to come to a conclusion, and could only carefully put away the pills. Given the current dense fog, it was essential to first try to understand the situation before making a decision. After all, the pills were in his possession, and he could choose to take them at any time; there was no need to act recklessly and shove them into his mouth immediately.

Perhaps in a few years, when Kawakawa Karin starts elementary school, it will be fine. That is compulsory education, which does not impose much burden, and the government even provides a meal, so she will no longer have to be confined at home all the time

Has one's life script reverted back to the journey of urban cultivation?

He simply asked with a smile, "Is it delicious?"

Are you preparing to play basketball by yourself? Is this another opportunity for cultivation?

However, as soon as the tram came to a stop, a large number of frightened passengers surged onto the platform, crying and running about chaotically, instantly destroying the order that had barely been maintained, turning the platform into complete chaos.

This time, without that delicate and bright young girl to assist him, he was beaten back step by step, facing perilous situations. He began to regret not training harder, while also being overwhelmed by the foul stench of stinky tofu emanating from the monster, to the point of feeling utterly nauseated, until he was finally roused from his disgusted state.

"Is it pear jam? The name sounds lovely." Wu Yuanqiu once again handed the sweet potato over, "Now that we are acquainted, we are no longer strangers, you may eat it."

1.5% of lifesteal, when doubled, becomes 3%. Its effect is negligible during intense battles, but as long as stamina is sufficient, one can continuously strike without pause. It can indeed accelerate the healing of injuries, being comprehensive in nature, applicable to both internal and external wounds.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, just took a few breaths, and suddenly realized something was amiss—the wind blowing in from outside indeed carried a familiar stench of decay, and it was not merely an illusion from a dream

He then stopped, returned to the small apartment, drenched in sweat, discarded the axe, filled a container with tap water, removed the tattered school uniform stained with blood, sat cross-legged, and began to study the pill.

To heal his wounds, there was no need to venture deep into the forest; he searched for a while at the edge and soon found a treant, raising his axe and striking it.

I see..." Wuyuan Qiu pondered for a moment and smiled, "My name is Wuyuan Qiu, what is your name?"

This is indeed a common street scene. Hokkaido is a major meat production area in Japan, with a particularly high number of ranches. Sweet potatoes, whether in their form or as vines and leaves, serve as an excellent source of feed, and they are not picky about soil, being cultivable almost anywhere. Therefore, the various development bureaus in Hokkaido have been planting them in large quantities, which has also led to "stone-baked sweet potatoes" becoming a common street snack in Hokkaido—especially inexpensive, with a large one costing 300 yen, enough to satisfy an average person's hunger, while a smaller one at 100 yen can provide a sweet treat, making it quite a good snack. Thus, the various development bureaus in Hokkaido have continued to plant them in large quantities, which has also made "stone-baked sweet potatoes" a common street snack in Hokkaido—especially inexpensive, with a large one costing 300 yen, enough to satisfy an average person's hunger, while a smaller one at 100 yen can provide a sweet treat, making it quite a good snack.

It is the voice of the little loli from Maekawa!

Or perhaps they are eagerly waiting for their family to return home quickly, so when they hear footsteps, they feel compelled to open the door and take a look

Wu Yuanqiu gave a thumbs up to these clever little ones and then got off this train carriage. Meanwhile, the Sapporo Public Transport Dispatch Center had already learned of the "shocking murder" that occurred during the train's operation. However, the time was too short; they had not even finished evacuating the waiting passengers, and many staff members were unclear about what had actually happened. They were merely trying to appease the dissatisfaction of the waiting passengers and barely maintaining order.

Good

Wuyuan Qiu then asked: "Why didn't you go to kindergarten?"

After going back and forth five or six times, even with his long-trained endurance, he was exhausted and panting. However, his injuries had mostly healed; the dull pain under his ribs had subsided, and the scratches on his arms, legs, and shoulders had scabbed over, merely waiting for the scabs to fall off naturally.

I have been in this world for more than two years, yet how is it that I have never encountered such a thing before? Is it possible that something has happened, but I am unaware of it, waiting to be discovered?

The little girl did not respond, timidly saying: "The television said, one should not eat things from strangers"

What is the Shadow Demon?

He collapsed directly onto the tatami mat, preparing to take a short nap first

Wuyuanqiu was perplexed and suspected that the child might have some intellectual issues. Peering through the crack of the door to look inside the room, he did not see any adults, so he asked, "Are you home alone?"

This is the third meeting, yet Wu Yuanqiu still cannot understand what she intends to do. Tilting his head, he locked eyes with her for a moment and hesitantly asked, "Is there something you need?"

However, the demon-summoning pot should not harm its master

As soon as he entered the apartment, he immediately locked the door and went to the bathroom to retrieve a hatchet—the best weapon he could legally purchase. Since he often lost them, he bought five at once, placing them next to the toilet for easy access. Holding the axe, he took a moment to calm his mind and soon found himself in the valley of "The World Within the Pot," enduring the pain as he rushed toward the dark, gloomy forest.

It truly does not matter at all

Wu Yuanqiu looked at the closed door and shook his head. Holding the remaining sweet potatoes, he returned to his room. Even though he felt some sympathy and compassion for Maekawa Karin, there was little he could do to help in such matters; most of the time, he could only occasionally express a bit of goodwill.

As he pondered, he finished eating all the sweet potatoes, feeling a warm and comfortable sensation in his stomach. Then, drowsiness washed over him, and he fell asleep immediately, even having a dream in which he fought again with the "Electric Car Monster"