Chapter 6: Encounter with Thieves

As he watched the figures of the brother and sister depart, Fang Yuan was tidying up the high-quality realgar powder while casually asking.

From this travelogue, Fang Yuan realizes that the outside world is vast and truly fascinating

List of honors

This is good news, signifying that one does not have to leave home and flee in panic for the time being

Unfortunately, by this time, he had already leisurely left the city and was on his way back to the mountains

Thank you, sir

He raised his head and immediately saw the young lady of the Zhou family, who was looking at him with an air of superiority

Upon returning to the secluded valley, a sense of tranquility immediately enveloped me

Around him, several beggars had gathered, their eyes bright and salivating, clearly drawn in by the aroma.

I do not know why, but I feel a deep sense of grievance in my heart, and I turned and ran away

Miss Zhou wisely decided to turn around and leave

This ... ...

... ...

Content that can be recognized and included by this system is of a certain caliber

You are huddled together with beggars; if not a small beggar, then what are you?

Oh, please don't!

Who is that person

Therefore, compared to those ordinary doctors, Fang Yuan can be considered a good physician.

However, no matter how abnormal his emotional intelligence is, he knows that if he does not run away, when the person who will stand up for the young girl arrives, it will be impossible for him to escape.

Those around her who knew her cast admiring glances at Fang Yuan

Perhaps I should go look for some martial arts manuals to practice? It is said that the Gui Ling Sect has a Martial Sovereign in charge. What is a Martial Sovereign? Is it very powerful? And as for martial arts, I wonder if the system recognizes them

After putting down his belongings, he almost hurriedly arrived at the plantation

It seems that if it were not in the bustling street filled with people, it would have likely come over to directly seize it long ago

However, now the traps in the plantation have been destroyed together, and the bait inside has vanished without a trace, as if the thieves are mocking silently.

Fang Yuan felt that he understood and directly handed the rice ball to a nearby little beggar: "Take it and eat!"

Although the time away has not been long, Fang Yuan cannot help but feel a sense of a wanderer returning home

Of course, the most crucial aspect is still that pure rice aroma

After the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, Zhou Wenxin, caused a commotion without even asking the name of that little rascal, she could only leave in a dejected manner. However, the rumors spread wider and wider, and through the tales of many gossipers and busybodies, it eventually transformed into a story of the spoiled young lady of the Zhou family suffering a great loss in front of a poor country boy. This included many amusing and unspeakable incidents, which infuriated Zhou Wenxin to the point of smoke coming out of her seven orifices, yet she had no outlet for her anger

This continent appears to be vast in area, and although the country I reside in is merely a small nation, it is insignificant compared to the entire continent. Of course, for ordinary people, it still seems like a colossal entity

You ... ...

He rolled his eyes, simply ignored him, and directly continued to munch on his rice ball

Miss Zhou smiled cheerfully as she took out a purse embroidered with gold and silver threads, saying, "How about it? Would you like the young lady to reward you with a few coins to enjoy a meal at the restaurant?"

Having left the shop, I immediately strolled down the street, looking around and enjoying myself.

They, however, are prominent families in the county, members of the Zhou family. Today, you are fortunate to have encountered the second young master of the Zhou family. Otherwise, if it were just their willful young lady, that would truly be...

Unfortunately, at this moment, I cannot even obtain the most basic martial arts manual, so there is no need to consider anything else

This is not acceptable; if this continues, I will be drooling!

The little beggar had been drooling incessantly at Fang Yuan, and at that moment, fortune smiled upon him. He immediately expressed his gratitude repeatedly and began to eat with great delight

Fang Yuan pointed at his own nose in some astonishment

The little beggar devoured the rice ball voraciously, finishing it in just a few bites. In the end, he did not even spare the grains of rice stuck to the corners of his mouth and in his hair, and after finishing, he licked his lips and fingers with lingering satisfaction

Although Fang Yuan has mastered numerous skills, the only ones truly recorded are the medical techniques and cultivation methods that were guided by the recluse Wenkai.

Her throat rolled, and she felt as if the rice ball Fang Yuan was eating had transformed into a black hole, drawing her gaze inescapably towards it.

Establishing plantations in the deep mountains poses significant challenges, particularly from the encroachment of birds and beasts. Fortunately, Master Wenxin possesses expertise in this area and is capable of formulating repellent powders for animals.

Upon arriving at the intersection, his expression suddenly changed: "These footprints, are they from a beast?"

This appears to be the notes of a scholar, filled with numerous observations. It seems he must have a great fondness for travel, as there are descriptions regarding Emperor Wuzong. Upon reading it, Fang Yuan felt a surge of excitement and immediately purchased it.

There is no way around it; isn't it the case that country folks coming to the city all look like this?

Who would have thought that even the little spicy pepper of the Zhou family could be brought to tears? Well, this young man is indeed not to be judged by his appearance! His future is boundless

It is not that simple. The Zhou family is backed by the Gui Ling Sect, and the head of the Zhou family is also a steward. It is said that he has sustained injuries—internal injuries. Therefore, he needs a variety of herbs to replenish his vitality. Unfortunately... if your ginseng were a hundred years old... No... if it were fifty years old, perhaps it could be used to try and lift the bounty notice.

At noon, Fang Yuan squatted at the street corner, nibbling on the rice balls he had brought with him while deep in thought

He is simply lazy by nature and does not particularly like the temperament of Miss Zhou from the Zhou family, having no intention whatsoever of recommending himself.

As he grabbed with his small, dark hand, clear claw marks appeared on the rice ball, evoking a sense of wastefulness even in Zhou Wenxin

Fang Yuan put the notebook into the bamboo basket, stood up, and continued his trek

Zhou Wenxin momentarily froze, her complexion shifting from pale to red, then back to pale again. Suddenly, she cried out, "You are bullying me! Wuwu..."

Fang Yuanzheng happened to catch the girl's gaze and felt pity for her, so he took out the last rice ball and said: "Here you go!"

In the entire county town, how many people recognize this stranger and know where his old nest is located

The mountain range where I am located is called Qingling Mountain, and this is Qinghe County. The county town just now was Qingye City

The rice balls are made from pearl glutinous rice, filled with sour plums, and exude a delightful aroma of food

Miss Zhou of the Zhou family, filled with endless resentment, discovered that her stomach, which had just been fed, was growling again

Fang Yuan's premonition was indeed remarkably accurate

What pleased Fang Yuan was that through the interpretation of travelogues, he gained some understanding of the nearby region and even the world he inhabited

Do you need Hongshan ginseng for treating an illness? Has Master Zhou fallen ill?

Hmm... So, the Martial Sovereign is a realm among martial artists, awakening the primordial force, capable of facing a hundred opponents, unmatched by thousands... In the entire Gui Ling Sect, there is only one...

Hehe ... ... Little beggar, so you are here?

Fang Yuan became interested: "Shopkeeper, could you tell me about it?"

Hehe... only someone like you, a country bumpkin, would treat rice balls as treasures. I have just come from the Rich and Noble Building... Oh, what is that delightful smell?

Ultimately, one's own doghouse is the most comfortable

No, this is not merely hunger, but attraction! The attraction of food!

Miss Zhou's throat rolled, her white jade-like face turned red, her fingers trembled, displaying a conflicted expression of wanting to reach out yet hesitating. Finally, she erupted with a strong aura: "What... what kind of joke is this? I, the esteemed Miss Zhou Wenxin of the Zhou family, how could... how could I..."

Not long after, a group of aggressive servants rushed in, almost sealing off all four gates, conducting a citywide search.

Hello... what is there? It is merely that the old master of the Zhou family has not yet recovered, issuing a proclamation to recruit skilled physicians, stating that any conditions can be agreed upon as long as they can work wonders in healing...

The other party has severed their supply, and they do not seem to have any intention of forcing me to leave. It is just that they are currently lacking in understanding. What will happen next is truly difficult to predict

At this moment, Fang Yuan, holding a few copper coins spent casually, was engrossed in reading the books he had picked up from the street vendor.

The shopkeeper shook his head, clearly well-versed in this matter

Fang Yuan listened, but instinctively glanced at his attribute panel, where his medical skills stood out prominently.

Even the Martial Sovereign can only dominate a radius of a hundred miles for a time, and besides martial arts, there should be other systems as well

The eldest daughter of the Zhou family, with her delicate nose twitching, suddenly turned her gaze towards the rice ball in Fang Yuan's hand

Just as Fang Yuan was unable to bear the pitiful gazes directed at him and was contemplating whether to spare a few coins, a somewhat familiar voice sounded beside him

He immediately turned around and slipped away into the street corner

As she spoke, her footsteps unconsciously moved forward

With a few more indiscriminate traps and snares, several animal traps would be sufficient to resolve the issue

Although the Zhou siblings were somewhat rude, their wealth was substantial, and the price they offered was generous, which not only allowed Fang Yuan to purchase a large quantity of realgar powder but also left him with some extra money on hand

That ... ... do you want?

The shopkeeper sighed, clearly not optimistic about the future of the old master of the Zhou family

However, the Zhou family is also affiliated with the Ling Sect, so they might possess martial arts manuals or something similar... Nevertheless, this path is still somewhat dangerous; it would be better to give it up...

She just had a meal at the Fortune Building, and she also ate the same jade crystal rice, but this pure aroma is truly... truly... unbearable

Little beggar? What about us?

Fang Yuan scratched his head, feeling very innocent; this girl cried on her own, what does it have to do with him? It must be said that sometimes, intelligence does not equate to emotional intelligence

Gulu!

Wuwu ... ... delicious ... ... delicious !

Fang Yuan was instantly rendered speechless, and he looked at himself again

Those grains of jade-like rice, sparkling and translucent, resemble crystal, harmonizing perfectly with the plum red in the center, completely unlike anything from the countryside

Eh?

Speaking of which, this incident should be attributed to the unilateral actions of a certain individual under the Spirit Returning Sect, and the energy involved is not very significant

Ferocious beasts such as tigers and wolves mark their territory with urine, and no other animals dare to infringe upon it. The theory of repelling beasts is similar; in practice, it involves concocting a substance from medicinal herbs and scattering it around, creating the illusion for other animals that there is already a 'lord' in this area, thus deterring them from approaching recklessly