Chapter Eight, The Tree That Wanted to Be Human.
Yefu smiled satisfactorily and said to the pear tree, "Alright, the rest is up to you. You have to work hard."
Moreover, I am at least a graduate of the literature major, well-versed in the Three Classics and Five Confucian Classics. It is not a problem for me to impart the remaining knowledge in my head to the children of this world.
Ye Fumi smiled slightly, so, as I said, I will continue to live in this courtyard for free. Then he turned and went into the house.
After leaving the kitchen, Ye Fu planned to buy some daily necessities. But then he immediately thought of a problem, the issue of money.
In the kitchen, there are not many seasonings. At first glance, there are only salt, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and some chili flakes. This is not a big deal, as you can completely prepare the seasonings yourself. Ye Fu has also done this kind of thing before. In the past, because he was not satisfied with the seasonings in the supermarket, he often made his own condiments by hand.
The shopkeeper has left.
Although he could easily obtain gold, silver, and jewels with his cultivation, it may sound pretentious to claim that he is earning money. However, for Ye Fu, this is something worth doing. It is just his personality.
Since we will be living here for a while, we will be spending a lot of time together. So, let me give you a little extra support.
There's not much to say about the seasoning aspect.
He can roughly understand that it is extremely difficult for non-human beings to cultivate. It's not just a joke when they say there are small difficulties every year and big difficulties every three years. If they can't endure it, they will basically cut off the path of cultivating immortality.
I need to find a proper profession to make money.
Thinking it over, Ye Fu feels that he not only needs to have fun, so as not to be boring and depressed, but also needs to be able to make money to afford his daily expenses.
Holding the belief of "if one wants to live an ordinary life, then live it to the fullest". It may sound strange, but Ye Fu really started farming as soon as he arrived in this new world, which was quite unusual. However, he truly had no desire for adventurous travels.
Having said that, he was about to turn around and go into the house to take a look. The pear tree trembled again, and from the lush canopy, a small, pear blossom-adorned piece of paper slowly fell in front of him, then gently touched his hand.
Otherwise, why not hire an assistant to help with the work? After all, there will be a school to run later, and one person will definitely be too busy.
With a flicker of consciousness, Ye Fu gently touched his index finger on the bark of the pear tree. A faint green light slowly flowed out from his fingertip, gradually enveloping the trunk, and then seeping in bit by bit.
Ye Fu finally decided to use the name "Ye Fu". He was afraid that if he used another name, he would forget his original name after living for a long time.
Although there is some money on hand now, it is definitely not enough to sustain a living. A stable source of income is needed.
This is a tree that wants to become a human.
The goodwill of the pear tree was conveyed to Ye Fu.
Teaching
These thoughts have taken root and once they sprout, they cannot be easily dispelled.
It is very pure, pure to the extreme. It does not want to enhance its strength or become immortal, it just wants to take on human form, and nothing else. This is the voice that Ye Fu can hear.
Perhaps it was with a sense of cherishing objects that Ye Fu showed some attention to this pear tree. It was precisely this attention that made Ye Fu realize the uniqueness of this pear tree.
The decoration of the room is very simple and clean, which is the type that Ye Fu prefers. The furniture and other items are all complete, including stools, tables, screens, lattice windows, beds, cabinets, boxes, and so on. As he didn't need to use the toilet, he didn't pay much attention to the situation of the outhouse.
The trouble now is that this kitchen needs to use firewood. It's the kind of common rural earthen stove, with small, medium, and large pots, and three stove holes underneath.
At the first glance of this pear tree, Ye Fu saw through its essence. This pear tree is unique and has been endowed with spirituality by some unknown force. It understands human nature and is currently practicing in its slumber. Its blooming represents its state of practice. It is a very interesting and amusing pear tree.
Especially when he thinks about having to wash clothes, sweep the floor, and wipe the table by hand in the future, he feels a headache. You should know that even though he has lived alone for a long time, his life is basically comfortable, with complete electrical appliances and furniture at home, and most of the trivial household chores such as laundry and sweeping are replaced by smart appliances.
Kitchen utensils such as pots, bowls, ladles, and so on are all available. Although they are not very sophisticated, they are usable. Even if they are not good enough, Ye Fu can completely find someone else to do it, or even do it himself. Although he does not want to use his cultivation unless it is absolutely necessary.
Exclaimed.
I thought that by changing the world, my life would become refined, but the result...
Although it is a new world we have come to, we cannot simply forget about the past. At the very least, we should remember where we come from, what we are called, and who we truly are. Otherwise, wouldn't this person lose their original meaning?
When he was young, Ye Fu always had the idea of becoming an educator, but various setbacks during college caused him to lose the opportunity to become one.
After much deliberation, there is no way to console oneself. Ye Fu stands under the pear tree, stroking the bark of the trunk, which is full of grooves.
Since we have arrived in a new world, we must embark on a new experience. Let's consider it as an opportunity to fulfill the wishes that were previously unattainable.
Then now when he found that everything had to be done by himself, he instantly got a headache. Moreover, he realized that this kitchen required cooking with fire. While cooking, he had to control the heat in front of the stove and stir-fry at the same time, which made it even more troublesome.
The kitchen is his top priority, and he pays particular attention to the food he eats. Ye Fu has always adhered to the belief that "you can dress poorly, but you must eat comfortably." Therefore, during the days of living alone while working outside, he has honed his cooking skills. Although he may not be a master chef, anyone who has tasted his cooking has praised it.
Even if this world doesn't have processed seasoning ingredients like cooking wine, red oil, and Sichuan peppercorn oil, there should still be natural seasonings like five-spice powder.
Ye Fu has always admired those who are extremely focused on something, and in this regard, this pear tree embodies it very clearly.
A thought generated a plan. Ye Fu then found paper and pen in the house and made a detailed shopping list, including everything he would need in the near future. However, when he went out to buy these things, he found himself somewhat reluctant to do these small but troublesome tasks. After all, there were still many things to buy...
Ye Fu's lazy thoughts rose up in a flurry, sitting on the stone bench in the courtyard, lying on the pear tree, gazing at the sky.
Ye Fu has no experience cooking with firewood and is worried about not being able to control the heat. However, when it comes to eating, he never finds it troublesome and believes that he should have no problem learning slowly.
Ye Fuke has no intention of stealing or robbing, nor does he have any thoughts of using his cultivation to create mischief. If that were the case, it would still be quite boring, and in the long run, it would likely lead to emptiness. Ye Fuke, who is alone in a different world, is already in an emotional low. If he can't find any joy in life, he estimates that he will live in great torment.
The whole pear tree suddenly trembled, and every pure white flower emitted a faint light. The unopened flower buds competed to bloom, and in a moment, clusters of pear blossoms covered every branch, shining with the light of life. The halo circulated among them, reflecting the warm sunlight falling in the courtyard, like a white daytime starry sky.