1257 The Golden Fire Burning the Mountain (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
”Come with me to the mountain, I need your help to burn the weeds,” Yu Shishi told Mo Fan.
”Are you kidding me? I'm not your servant. Burning the mountain and fertilizing the soil aren't my job!” Mo Fan was left speechless. Was the woman seriously asking him to do every kind of favor for her?
Did she think she could do as she pleased after convincing Mu Ningxue to take her in? Mo Fan could not care less about her!
”Don't you want to know my secret? Didn't I promise to tell you?” Yu Shishi said.
”Only you can hold on to the fragrance. What's the point if we can't mass produce it? Just focus on raising your moths, and find someone else to burn the mountain for you,” Mo Fan replied.
The unique fragrance that Yu Shishi had was surprisingly effective, yet it was some ability that only belonged to her, like a natural talent.
It was impossible to replicate natural talent. Otherwise, the Magic Association would have tried to replicate his Double Innate Elements. Wouldn't that simply double the strength of all Mages?
Mo Fan did not hold a grudge against Yu Shishi. Instead, he was hoping that she could help protect Fanxue Mountain.
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Yu Shishi was afraid of fire, but Feiyue Mountain was full of Moss-skinned Weeds that ordinary fire could not burn down. The weeds covering the mountain had claimed most of the nutrients in the soil. If they were not taken care of, it was unlikely she could plant the Blue-Golden Berries.
Burning the weeds would also return the nutrients to the soil!
Yu Shishi went ahead and called a number. As she expected, the unwilling Mo Fan obediently showed up to be her 'gardener'. Yu Shishi was amused when she saw how reluctant and displeased he was.
”It turns out there's still someone that can order you around in this world,” Yu Shishi said.
”You shouldn't disturb Mu Ningxue unless it's urgent. She's very busy!” Mo Fan snapped.
”You killed so many of my moths. I'm not asking much at all, I just need your help for some labor. That way, I might forgive you slowly,” Yu Shishi said.
”That doesn't make much sense. You do realize that it was me that spared your life!” Mo Fan retorted.
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Mo Fan soon noticed the weeds that Yu Shishi had mentioned when they arrived at the mountain. Even plants had different levels. These weeds were obviously some higher-level species, meaning that ordinary fire was not as effective against them.
”I'll start burning the weeds here to the north,” Mo Fan said.
Mo Fan was very good at controlling his flames. He could precisely target the weeds without endangering other plants. It was the main reason Yu Shishi was eager to ask him for help. The work required a reasonable amount of skill, and she needed to find someone reliable.
Yu Shishi found herself a resting spot. She glanced down at Yueyang Land from the mountain and discovered that the town was starting to take shape. She believed she would be seeing rows of spectacular buildings in no time...
Roads were being constructed too. They had invested a lot of money in the roads, so it was most likely going to be a slow and huge project.
They needed time to build the harbor and the canal in the valley, too.
For some reason, Yu Shishi felt calmer seeing the town slowly developing. She was surprised to be looking forward to it, too...
Flames were surging to the north of the mountain. They were like the bright clouds at sunset. The flames soon spread across the mountain.
The fire immediately dyed the sky red, but it did not produce any smoke. The flames surged across the mountain like agile dragons and rapidly burned the weeds into ashes. Heat waves kept coming from the direction of the flames.
Yu Shishi felt nervous when she saw the flames. The moths around her were uneasy, too.
Yu Shishi tried to stay calm while comforting the moths with a soft voice.
Meanwhile, a huge fire broke out in another direction. It was golden in color. It burned vigorously to the south of where Yu Shishi was. It immediately spread across the mountain when Yu Shishi was still lost in her thoughts!
Yu Shishi turned around and was dumbfounded!
Mo Fan was clearly in the north, yet why was there a fire in the south too!?
Most importantly, the direction that the fire broke out was where her moths were!
Yu Shishi had purposely gathered them to the other side of the mountain as she knew they were vulnerable to Mo Fan's fire. However, the place was currently devoured by the golden fire. The sight of it was nothing but a nightmare to Yu Shishi!