Chapter 81 Checking into the Island
Chapter 81 Checking into the Island
Su Luo looked up, a hint of worry in her eyes, "Although I put it nicely, can I really manage for two months?"
Even if she's incredibly talented, expecting her to learn array formations on her own in just two months, not to mention breaking the remaining eight formations, is a bit risky...
Chu Wenqing didn't seem to mind. He patted Su Luo on the shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, just do your best! There are still two months left, take it slow, what's the rush?"
As he spoke, he revealed a sly grin, "If we really can't crack it, we can just fleece everyone here before we leave!"
Su Luo's eyes lit up immediately after his reminder, "You're quite cunning..."
Chu Wenqing is right! She'll do her best, and if all else fails, she'll take advantage of every opportunity before leaving! Why not take advantage of a bargain?
Then, the two exchanged a knowing smile and chuckled to each other.
Lin Ji slapped Chu Wenqing's hand away, glared at him unhappily, and then asked Su Luo, "What wool? Are there sheep here?"
The two then realized that the people here didn't understand what "薅羊毛" (薅羊毛 is a Chinese idiom meaning to exploit or take advantage of others) meant. Chu Wenqing covered her mouth and asked Su Luo for help.
Su Luo quickly added, "Haha, he meant to take everything that can be taken away from here, just like plucking the wool off a sheep."
"I see..." Lin Ji smiled slightly. "I must say, the term 'wool-pulling' is quite fitting."
Su Luo felt ashamed.
Feng Xiyue also felt that Chu Wenqing's words made sense, and comforted Su Luo: "Junior brother is right. At worst, we can take the things here with us. Su Luo, just do your best in these two months, and don't feel burdened."
Chu Wenqing covered her mouth and nodded repeatedly.
Lin Ji also agreed with this statement.
With everyone saying that, Su Luo felt a slight sense of relief and couldn't help but smile. "Alright, I'll do my best. If we really can't solve it all, we'll just empty this place!"
At the same time, Su Luo secretly made a vow in her heart.
This island is exactly what she wanted; it's the island she's been looking for, and she's determined to find a way to get it!
"Then let's go."
The group chatted and laughed as they walked out of the flower grove, crossed the small bridge, and a gentle breeze rippled across the lake, where a few fish occasionally swam to and fro.
Chu Wenqing's mouth watered. "And fish! I definitely have to come fishing then, and make braised fish, or fish with sauerkraut..."
Feng Xiyue rolled her eyes. "All you ever think about is eating."
They are no longer the impoverished people they once were; they own mines now! How can they still be so shabby?
The group strolled along, enjoying the scenery, until they entered the bamboo house and began to look around.
The bamboo house has two floors. The first floor has two rooms, a kitchen, and a main hall. The second floor has three rooms. There are not many things inside, but they are all very clean.
Lin Ji helped Su Luo to a room on the second floor. He reached out and touched the bamboo table, finding no dust, before letting Su Luo sit down at the table.
"It's very clean. It seems that a spell has been cast here to preserve the items as they were."
This is a very convenient advanced spell.
Su Luo looked around the room and was extremely satisfied. "This is perfect for us. By the way, let's divide up the rooms."
Feng Xiyue said, "I agree."
Chu Wenqing stroked his chin and suggested, "Since there are plenty of rooms, why don't we male cultivators stay on the first floor and you female cultivators stay on the second floor?"
Feng Xiyue nodded, "Good idea."
The others did not object.
Chu Wenqing couldn't wait any longer and grabbed Lin Ji's sleeve to leave. "Then Su Luo, you should rest well. We'll go downstairs to choose rooms. See you tonight."
Su Luo nodded, "I understand."
Lin Ji glanced at the hand on his sleeve but didn't pull away. After all, Chu Wenqing was right; Su Luo needed rest.
"Wait!"
Su Luo suddenly remembered something and quickly called out to them, saying, "If you need anything later, write it down and tell me tonight. I still have a lot of daily necessities in my storage bag."
When she left Tianyi Sect, she took everything from her cave dwelling with her. Later, on the night she played the bride in Hekou Village, she even ransacked the bridal room she was in, leaving not even a stool leg behind.
Now my storage bag has everything I need, I have everything I need!
Chu Wenqing didn't turn his head, but he didn't forget to give Su Luo a thumbs up, "I understand."
As expected of Su Luo, she's well-prepared!
Lin Ji turned back to look at Su Luo, told her to rest well, and then left with her.
After everyone left, Feng Xiyue turned to Su Luo and asked if she wanted to look at other rooms. Su Luo shook her head, thinking that the current room was fine.
Feng Xiyue said no more, said goodbye and left to choose a room, closing the door for Su Luo as she did so.
Su Luo then walked lightly to the bedside, put away the original bedding, placed her own things on it, and then lay down, closing her eyes to rest.
When I woke up, it was still dark, and I could vaguely hear clanging and banging sounds downstairs, like someone was cooking.
Su Luo got up, stretched, and felt that her spiritual energy had recovered to more than half of its original level, making her feel refreshed.
She got out of bed, looked around the room to see if anything was missing and then made up for it. After that, she went out and planned to go downstairs to take a look.
The first floor was bustling with activity, with Chu Wenqing's chatter constantly coming from the kitchen.
"Lin Ji, peel the potato skins a little thinner! You've almost peeled the potato clean, what are we going to eat tonight? You're so stupid!"
"..."
"I was just reminding you... Why are you so angry? Put the knife down, don't act impulsively..."
"Humph!"
"Phew, thank goodness... Ah! The food's going to burn! It's burning!"
Feng Xiyue was busy carrying bowls and chopsticks in and out. Noticing that Su Luo had come down, she quickly greeted her, "Awake? The food is almost ready, come and sit down!"
Su Luo slowly walked over and sat down, asking curiously, "Where did the food come from?"
Feng Xiyue said with a smile, "The vegetables they used were all picked from the backyard. They're very clean and even have some spiritual energy! There's also half a bucket of rice in the kitchen, so we cooked that too."
Su Luo chuckled, "I see."
So the original owner left them some...
While sitting, Su Luo took out various delicacies and spiritual fruits that she had packed earlier from her storage bag and asked Feng Xiyue to help arrange them on plates.
In addition, she also brought out jujube paste pastry and cloud cake, which Lin Ji loves to eat.
Finally, Su Luo took out a jar of Springtime Intoxication.
Feng Xiyue's eyes lit up, "Springtime Drunkenness?!"
"you know?"
"I once attended a banquet with my master and tasted it. The flavor was truly unforgettable. I never imagined I would have the chance to taste it again!"
As she spoke, she opened the wine jar, took a sniff, and exclaimed with delight, "It smells so good..."
Then, he praised Su Luo lavishly, "This wine is only available in Tang City, and you might not even be able to buy it for a thousand spirit stones. Su Luo, you're amazing!"
Su Luo smiled modestly, "A little sister I knew before had the ingredients for Spring Intoxication, so she had a lot made and sent them to me."
Chunhe gave her a lot, but she never had a chance to drink it. Now that she's on the island, everyone can have a good drink together.
Feng Xiyue was filled with envy, "She's so good to you! Why don't I have such a nice little sister?"
Su Luo knew that Chunhe was very kind to her, so she smiled faintly and comforted her, "Don't be disappointed. I happen to have a few grass lychee plants here, which are the raw materials for making Spring Intoxication. When you plant them here and use the growth talisman, you will soon have a large area of grass lychee."
"real?!"
Feng Xiyue's eyes widened in surprise.
Su Luo nodded, "Of course."
She used up all of Feng Xiyue's and the others' spirit stones, so sending Feng Xiyue some grass lychees is a kind of compensation, since she has quite a lot anyway.
This made Feng Xiyue very happy, and she hugged Su Luo tightly, thanking her profusely.
That night, the four of them had a big meal and stayed on the island temporarily.
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