6 A Trespasser (1/2)

”Who are they?”

Fang Yuan asked that question while organising the top grade Realgar Powder as he looked at the 2 siblings taking their leave.

”They are from the Zhou family. You are very lucky today to have met the second son of the Zhou family. Imagine if it was the unruly daughter of the Zhou family instead….”

One of the shopkeepers, who seemed to know the Zhou Family, replied and started shaking his head.

”What are you trying to cure with the Red Mountain Ginseng? Is Old Zhou sick?”

”It isn't that simple. The Zhou family is part of the Spirit Returning Sect. Old Zhou, who is a deacon, suffers internal injuries apparently. That is why he needs the medicine now in order to recover. Unfortunately, your Red Mountain Ginseng is not at least 50 years old. Otherwise, there is a chance for you to meet the criteria listed in the announcement!”

”What announcement?”

Fang Yuan showed interest and said to the shopkeeper, ”Tell me more about it.”

”What announcement? Didn't you see an announcement made by the Zhou family? They are looking for a doctor to cure Old Zhou's illness! The Zhou family promised to give anything that the doctor wants if the doctor is able to cure Old Zhou's illness….”

The shopkeeper sighed, making it seemed like Old Zhou is unlikely to recover.

Fang Yuan listened before viewing his stats subconsciously. His medicine level was recorded in his stats window.

Being recognised by his stats system meant that his ability had attained a certain standard.

Even though Fang Yuan had learnt a few techniques, only those techniques related to medicine and botany, which had been vetted by Master Wenxin were recognised.

Hence, Fang Yuan considered himself as a much skilful doctor as compared to other normal doctors.

The only thing was that Fang Yuan was lazy in nature and he was also not very fond of Miss Zhou's temperament. Therefore, he wouldn't volunteer himself to help her.

'Since the Zhou family is part of the Spirit Returning Sect, perhaps I can pick up martial arts from them….However, this seems dangerous, maybe I should just forget about it….'

Even though the Zhou siblings were rude, they were very generous with the rewards in terms of money. The reward would definitely allow Fang Yuan to purchase the Realgar Powder in bulk with spare change left.

After exiting the shop, Fang Yuan continued shopping happily.

'Thinking about it, someone from the Spirit Returning Sect must have made this decision without consulting anyone. This makes the announcement less reliable.'

At noon, Fang Yuan squatted at a corner and kept thinking about the announcement while consuming the rice balls he brought.

This was good news as it meant that he was not forced to leave his hometown.

When the Zhou Family attempted to cut his supply through Old Tian, they didn't force himself to leave, but it was hard to say what would happen next.

'Maybe….Should I go and pick up martial arts from the Spirit Returning Sect and practice? Legend has it that the Spirit Returning Sect is led by a Wu Zong. What is a Wu Zong? Is it very powerful? But I'm not really sure if the system would recognise martial arts….”

The rice balls were made from Pearl Jade Crystal Rice and sour plums were wrapped inside them which produced a great aroma.

A few beggars gathered around Fang Yuan. Their eyes glittered and they were drooling, obviously attracted by the aroma of the rice balls.

Luckily there were many people along the street. If not, the beggars that gathered would have started snatching the rice balls.

”Haha….so you are here, little beggar?”

At that point when Fang Yuan was surrounded by those pitiful stares and wanted to give up some of his rice balls, a familiar voice was heard.

He lifted up his head and saw Miss Zhou giving him a cocky look.

”Me? I'm a beggar?”

Fang Yuan was stunned as he pointed to himself.

”You are gathering with the other beggars. If you are not a beggar then what are you?”

Miss Zhou grinned and brought out a purse with gold and silver linings. ”How about I give you beggars a few coins to go into a restaurant to have a good meal?”

Fang Yuan looked at himself and turned speechless.

Usually, villagers who entered a city were dressed in this manner, which left Fang Yuan no choice but to accept it.

He rolled his eyes and ignored Miss Zhou. He then continued eating his rice balls.

”Haha…..you villagers treat rice balls as if they are treasures. I just came from a restaurant….what is that smell?”

Miss Zhou smelled and found out the aroma was coming from Fang Yuan's rice balls.

Each grain of the Pearl Jade Crystal Rice grains are clear as crystal and they complement well with the sour plums. These rice balls did not seem like what villagers usually eat.

Of course, the main attraction was the fragrance of the rice balls.

She just had the same type of rice from a restaurant, but the aroma of the rice balls is just….too tempting already….

Resentful, Miss Zhou started to realise that her stomach started growling even though she had just finished a meal.

This was not because of her hungriness, but the fact that the delicious rice balls were tempting her!

She started to feel as if the rice balls Fang Yuan were eating were like a black hole, constantly attracting her attention.

If she continued staring, she would drool!

Miss Zhou wisely decided to turn back and walked off.