Chapter 175 - Really So Coincidental (1/2)

“Oh, senior brother, you’re awake.” After Ling Yichen saw that Fu Chengyu had woken up, he asked in concern, “Do you feel any discomfort anywhere? If you feel anything, please say so.”

Fu Chengyu shook his head and smiled. “I’m fine.”

“If you’re fine then wash your face and come and eat.” Ling Chuxi had already washed up. She turned around and added, “If you are slow, I won’t leave any food for you. Zhuoyi only managed to find four wild chicken eggs.”

Fu Chengyu observed Ling Chuxi’s clear eyes and smiled gently. This young maiden always seemed to leave one in a good mood.

After breakfast, they started doing all the things they had to. Ling Chuxi picked and collected herbs and taught Ling Yichen and Xia Zhuoyi the correct method of doing so too, as well as how to properly preserve them. This place was indeed good because throughout all four seasons, it remained as though it was spring. Not only were there many herbs, the climate also ensured that the herbs grew much better than they would in other places. They managed to gain a fruitful harvest in just a single morning. Ling Chuxi was so happy that her brows were raised, and her eyes were curved just looking at the amount harvested.

“Zhuoyi, how did you find such a good place?” asked Ling Chuxi offhandedly as she looked at the bulging backpack containing all their collected herbs.

Xia Zhuoyi chuckled. “It’s nothing much. There was this one time where I was chased by a wild boar and I lost my way, so I ended up finding this place,” explained Xia Zhuoyi truthfully as he scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

“Are you serious? What level is your Battle Qi at? How could you be chased by a random wild boar?” asked both Ling Yichen and Ling Chuxi in surprise.

“That wild boar was no ordinary one,” replied Xia Zhuoyi, feeling somewhat ashamed.

“Isn’t a wild boar just an ordinary wild beast though? So, Xia Zhuoyi’s standard is not even comparable to that of a wild boar. There’s no need to explain further!” said Ling Chuxi as she pursed her lips.

“In short, he’s not even comparable to a pig,” snickered Ling Yichen as he added another jab.

“The two of you are completely without conscience! Spit out the wild chicken eggs you ate just now!” shouted Xia Zhuoyi angrily.

Fu Chengyu watched the three of them bantering as he walked alongside them and saw a faint smile that was barely noticeable appearing on Ling Yichen’s face. At the sight of this, Fu Chengyu smiled too.