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The next day, just after the sun rose, a group of people were busy again under the banyan tree and on the drying yard.

The banyan tree has lush branches and leaves, which block a lot of sunlight for people, while the drying yard is an open space, which is perfect for experiments.

But this time, no soldiers were recruited, only Ling Bo and two craftsmen.

Everyone near the experiment wore a strange mask. These masks were exchanged by Jing Chunxi with real money from the space. She spent a lot of money for this experiment and to let everyone let down their guard against Black Stone.

It's called a mask, but it only covers the nose and mouth. It's cleverly designed and fits perfectly. It's much better than a handmade face cloth. It's easier to breathe and blocks out any outside odors.

Jing Chunxi also carefully checked everyone's mask to ensure there were no gaps.

Ling Bo and the two craftsmen followed the instructions and were responsible for using the black stone to make fire, boil water, and cook. They also observed if there was anything unusual during the burning process of the black stone and how long it would last.

They first used wood as fire starters and placed black stones one by one into the stove. The black stones quickly caught fire, making a crackling sound. The flames jumped in the stove, emitting a bright blue flame. If they were not wearing masks, the pungent smell would be really unbearable.

"This water has no smell at all," one craftsman finally couldn't resist, lifting his mask a little, taking a sniff and exclaiming in surprise. But everyone else was still a little uneasy, and only one or two people lifted their masks and quickly put them back on, but all said they really didn't smell anything.

After the water and rice were cooked, the sun grew stronger and the temperature on the drying yard rose higher and higher. Kuaijiao volunteered to taste a sip of water and eat two mouthfuls of rice.

"It's no different from what I usually eat." After he said that, he lay down on the long stone with a fearless expression.

"My lord, my lady, if I can't wake up, bury me beside the farm. Remember to have someone burn three incense sticks for me every year." He closed his eyes, looking as if he was going to die bravely, which scared people a lot.

Among all the people, only Jing Chunxi and Xu Zize were the calmest. Jing Chunxi didn't want Uncle Fast Foot to die in vain, so he prepared water and antidotes in the space.

He lay down for a while and then began to snore as if nothing had happened. His snoring was particularly clear in the quiet drying yard, and everyone held their breath and watched him.

After half an hour, Kuaijiao's snoring became quieter, and then suddenly stopped. He still didn't wake up, which scared the people who had been watching him so much that they thought he was really dead.

Jing Chunxi was also a little worried. He stepped forward to check his breath, then looked at Xu Zize and asked worriedly, "Should we give him the antidote?"

"Uncle Ling, wake him up." Xu Zize also checked his breathing and found that his breathing was steady, with no signs of poisoning. He was not anxious at all, but seemed very calm.

"Why are you shaking? I'm fine." Kuaijiao opened his eyes and quickly climbed up. He rubbed his eyes, and seeing everyone staring at him, he scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Miss, I'm really fine." The expression in his eyes was clear, not confused at all.

Seeing Jing Chunxi still in a daze, Kuaijiao quickly explained, "I didn't sleep well last night. I dreamed about my wife." He smiled sheepishly, then looked at Jing Chunxi seriously, "Miss, the soldiers of Shibaao can bring their families with them. Can we at Qingshan Villa also bring our families with us?"

Jing Chunxi didn't react for a moment, thinking he was joking. But when Kuaijiao saw she didn't respond, he quickly added, "They won't take up any room. I'll chop down trees in the mountains and build my own cabin." There was a hint of anticipation in his eyes, as if he had already envisioned a family reunion.

"Okay, why not? I'll talk to Master when I get back. Count how many people can come, and take in all those who are willing to come." Jing Chunxi was moved by Kuaijiao's sincerity. She nodded and said.

"However," Jing Chunxi deliberately left the matter in suspense, causing Kuaijiao and the guards' newly slightly excited hearts to sink again, "the elderly don't have to go up the mountain, they can grow vegetables and feed chickens at the farm; the children can study at the prefectural school."

"Ah?~~" Quickfoot was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted and a big smile appeared on his face, "That's great!"

"No need to answer it. I'll write a letter and ask them to come over themselves." The other guards also nodded, with happy smiles on their faces.

Everyone's initial fear and anxiety were instantly calmed by the excitement of these people. They even felt a little excited, happy for them.

Yes! In this chaotic world, the greatest happiness is to have the whole family together.

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Because of the experience of testing poison, Kuaijiao became bolder.

He tentatively took off his mask, stood in the leeward area, and tried to feel the air. He finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a laugh, "I don't smell anything, so I'm fine!"

Following his lead, Chuyi, Xiaoman and several guards also took off their masks. Some of them even tried to breathe in big gulps of air, but in the end no one showed any abnormality.

Seeing that they were all fine, everyone was finally not so scared anymore. Even if they didn't take off the masks, their noses and mouths were free.

Da Niu and A Kuan also wanted to take off their masks, but were eventually stopped by Xu Zize.

Uncle Ling said earnestly: "Children are running around without knowing any reason. It's not good if they get smelled." Although Da Niu and A Kuan were reluctant, they still listened to the advice and continued to wear masks.

The banyan tree shielded them from the scorching midday sun, and they sat together, enjoying a lunch cooked with black stone as fuel.

The rice in the pot exudes an alluring aroma that makes people salivate. The rice crust is golden and crispy, with a thick layer that makes a crunchy sound when you bite it, and you will feel satisfied when you eat it.

Everyone was discussing the deliciousness of the meal, their faces filled with happy smiles. Someone exclaimed, "This meal seems to be even more delicious than usual."

Another person chimed in, "How could it not be delicious? Look at the thick layer of rice crust, so crispy."

Most of the rice crust was snatched up by the children, leaving only a small amount in the adults' bowls. But after taking a bite, everyone praised it. Someone else added, "That's right, didn't you see how evenly the black stone's flames are? Look at how blue they are. I'm sure they burn even hotter than firewood."

Everyone was amazed at the magical effect of the black stone and thought the meal was exceptionally delicious.

After dinner, the midday sun was blazing in the sky, scorching the earth. Everyone felt a little tired, so Xu Zize said, "The midday sun is too strong. Let's all go back and rest. We'll gather again at 5 p.m. and see if the scorch powder works!"

Then they dispersed and the drying yard became quiet again, leaving only the cicadas chirping lonely on the leaves.