The sacred tree is about to pass, and the cannon fodder's wish countdown is coming

The villagers gathered together and chattered non-stop.

The village chief then felt that his harsh words were inappropriate, so he added: "Of course, we also know that some people in the village are really in need. We won't force them to pay, but everyone must participate in the subsequent herbal planting."

"This is a major project for our village to become rich together. No one can be left behind. No one can be left behind."

"Finally, let me emphasize that paying is voluntary. But everyone should know that the more money you pay, the more money you will earn in the end! Whether you can grasp it is entirely up to you!"

Everything that needed to be said had been said, and they were all clear about the pros and cons. As for what the villagers thought, it would depend on tomorrow's results.

Lu Shi felt that this place was like a large-scale pyramid scheme. He and the village chief were the leaders. The village chief was responsible for brainwashing, and he was the mastermind behind the scenes.

Lu Shi cursed himself in his heart. What was he thinking in such a serious occasion? He laughed for no reason.

"Everyone, go home and think carefully tonight. Those who need to pay will come here to register at this time tomorrow. The final result will be witnessed by everyone and will be guaranteed to be fair and open."

Near the end, Lu Shi finally stood up and gave everyone a shot of prevention.

"Everyone, I, Lu Shi, have lived with the villagers since I can remember. Even when I was not in good health, you all took good care of me and helped me with all the trivial matters. Without your help, I would not be where I am today in the imperial examination.

So everyone can relax. I have already found a buyer for the pills. As long as I make them, I won't have any trouble selling them. I will definitely make money in the future.

This time I paid the largest share of the money for buying the back mountain. I invested all my savings in it. I, Lu Shi, have some reputation in this area within a radius of ten miles. If the money is not enough, I will borrow money to complete it.

I took the lead in this matter. I just wanted to tell everyone that I am also a member of the village and will not harm anyone."

In this era, Juren still had a high status and a say. After Lu Shi finished explaining the situation to everyone, many people in the crowd nodded in agreement.

It seems that the final effect should be good.

*

After being surrounded by villagers and asked questions, it was already dark when Lu Shi returned home.

There was only a faint candlelight in the hall, illuminating the figure of a person standing nearby.

Lu Shi was a little surprised. He thought everyone was asleep at this time, but he didn't expect that there were still people who were not asleep and were doing something in the hall.

When I got closer, I found that it was Qi Jin making clothes under the candlelight.

"Why are you still making clothes at this time?"

Qi Jin looked at Lu Shi dimly, "Because if I don't change my clothes, I might go bad."

Qi Qi was ordered to do this and that every day and had no time to rest. In the end, he had to pick up the needle and thread himself in order to change his clothes.

I got my fingers pricked quite a few times at the beginning, but now I’m a bit more used to it.

Lu Shi's eyes widened, almost forgetting that he hadn't bought clothes for the two guys, only cloth. Lu Shi rubbed his nose in frustration, feeling guilty and forgetting to ask why this guy had to make clothes in the hall so late at night. Couldn't he do it in his own room?

At this time, Qi Jin had finished the dress in his hands. He was full of anticipation for his first attempt at needlework. He picked up the dress, shook it out, and tried to imitate it on himself.

"Is it beautiful?" The boy looked at Lu Shi with sparkling eyes, like a child who got his favorite candy and acted coquettishly with his family.

"nice."

The boy's eyes were filled with joy when he received a positive answer.

"If you like, I can make one for you."

Perhaps it was because the light emitted by the boy's wet eyes in the dim light was too dazzling, or perhaps it was because the boy's face, which was illuminated by the candlelight and looked a little red, was like a shy peach blossom in spring, so beautiful that it made him lose his mind, Lu Shi did not refuse.

He is still a child and needs praise. Lu Shi curled his lips and raised his hand to gently rub the child's head.

"Go to bed early, don't ruin your eyes."

Qi Jin stared blankly at Lu Shi's back as he returned to the room, and slowly placed his hands on his head. Until now, he could still feel the touch at that time, as if it was a tremor between life and death, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

He lowered his head, and in the darkness, a hint of darkness flashed in Qi Jin's eyes.

It is indeed a fairy, and a fairy that can only charm people.

Qi Jin looked at the flickering candlelight, and a fighting spirit surged in his heart: Let's see who will be the winner in the end!

……

Early in the morning, Lu Shi was ready to set off for the back mountain.

After last night, that guy seemed to be a little clingy to him. Lu Shi looked at Qi Jin, who was pretending to be pitiful and wanted to go to the back mountain with him, and felt a little puzzled. Could it be that he was clinging to him just because he wanted to make a piece of clothing for him?

Today, he was going to the back mountain to inspect the terrain and gather some herbs for practice. The spiritual energy in this world was less abundant than in the previous one, so his alchemy techniques needed adjustment. He would eventually teach the villagers, so was it okay if he wasn't proficient enough?

As for Qi Jin who insisted on following him, he didn't care. This guy was like a little kid, no one could stop him from doing what he wanted to do. Since that was the case, he just let it go.

Even Qi Jin himself probably didn't expect that his deliberate attempts to distance himself from Lu Shi were childish in his eyes. If he knew, he would probably be secretly angry again.

The two of them entered the back mountain one after the other.

The trees on the mountain are mainly distributed on the back. Although there are many trees on the front, they are relatively sparse and do not affect the planting of herbs.

The main difficulty was that the mountain was overgrown with weeds. After he became the original owner, the flowers, plants and trees in the surrounding area grew wildly under his vitality.

Of course, the herbs also grew beautifully.

Lu Shi was very satisfied when he looked at the herb he had just dug out.

The thick and well-developed rhizomes and lush and plump leaves are still covered with the frost unique to winter mornings. This herb must have good medicinal effects.

Lu Shi was so immersed in the joy of treasure hunting that he didn't notice that Qi Jin's exposed neck and face behind him were covered with red marks.

Qi Jin was both angry and furious. He originally wanted to follow Lu Shi and show off his intelligence and talent along the way so that Lu Shi would admit defeat. He didn't expect that he would suffer a Waterloo not long after.

In winter, there are not many snakes, insects, rats or ants on the mountain, so the biggest enemies are weeds as tall as humans and the ubiquitous spider silk.

Qi Jin, who usually lives a life of luxury, almost had a mental breakdown after staying in the back mountain for a short time because spider silk and sharp weeds kept sticking to his face. However, Lu Shi, who was leading the way in front, was unharmed.

It's really unfair. Qi Jin sighed that Yu Lushi might really be a demon, otherwise why is he fine?

On the other hand, he was angry at Lu Shi for turning a blind eye to his situation and felt wronged in his heart that he himself was not aware of.

Pain, itching, itching...

Qi Jin's well-manicured nails left scratches on his body and face. His eyes were misty with anger, and his whole temperament seemed dangerous and listless.

"Hiss!" Qi Jin stepped into empty air.

“Lu Shi!!!”