Chapter 1850: Leisurely Time
Naturally, since she had been away for a few days, she needed to tend to the medicinal fields and the herbs in her courtyard. She also wanted to visit Xiao Yun.
Speaking of Xiao Yun, because Zhu Yanyi had been so busy, Xiao Yun had been left in the care of Cui Chang’an. Zhu Yanyi hadn’t seen Xiao Yun for several days.
Zhu Yanyi walked into the woods and saw Xiao Yun swinging leisurely on a tree branch. She smiled. "Xiao Yun, I brought you lots of yummy food."
The delicious food Zhu Yanyi brought was naturally the many dishes she had prepared in her Ruyi Space.
Hearing this, Xiao Yun’s eyes lit up. "Sister, you’re out of seclusion." Knowing Zhu Yanyi had been busy, Xiao Yun hadn’t caused any trouble.
Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. "Yes, I came out after finishing my work. Have you been well these past few days? I heard many guests are coming to the academy. Why don’t you stay in my courtyard for a couple of days? That way, no one will discover you."
Xiao Yun said seriously, "Sister Chang’an invited me. I promised to stay with her."
"Staying with Seventeen is fine too. As long as you stay inside the courtyard and don’t come out, no one will find you. Naturally, no one will try to harm you. If you want to eat something, just tell Seventeen, and I’ll bring it to you then," Zhu Yanyi said earnestly.
"Okay, thank you, Sister." Xiao Yun actually loved meat, especially chicken legs. So, every time Zhu Yanyi came, she would bring fifty or sixty braised chicken legs for Xiao Yun to eat.
Xiao Yun liked them. After eating, she would be happy.
"Sister, when will the Great Shaman come?" Xiao Yun asked, feeling a bit homesick.
"Are you missing home, Xiao Yun?" Zhu Yanyi asked gently.
"Yes." Xiao Yun nodded. "I miss home. I miss Xiao Gan, the Great Shaman, and A Ling. I wonder if they miss me too."
"Your own family loves you. You miss your relatives, and they certainly miss you too. However, the Lucky Forest is indeed quite far from here. Even with your Great Shaman’s powerful abilities, travel takes time.
Besides, even if your Great Shaman doesn’t come, wait about twenty more days. After I finish the competition, I will send you home. Don’t worry."
Zhu Yanyi knew that although Xiao Yun was a beastman, she was still a child. Missing home was normal.
"Okay." Xiao Yun nodded, her voice soft.
Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment, then took out some comic books. She had bought these casually for her own entertainment back then. "Come, look at these picture books. They’re quite nice."
Xiao Yun was curious about the comic books and soon became engrossed in reading them. Zhu Yanyi left several sets of comic books for Xiao Yun before departing.
After leaving Xiao Yun, Zhu Yanyi took a stroll through her medicinal fields.
Her medicinal fields were growing well and quickly. This was mainly because Zhu Yanyi possessed a Wood Spirit Body, so making these plants grow faster was no problem at all.
Zhu Yanyi pulled some weeds that had sprouted and then returned to her small courtyard. As she reached the gate, she heard her communication token ringing.
Zhu Yanyi looked at it and saw it was Cui Chang’an. "Seventeen, what do you need?"
"Fifteenth Senior Sister, do you have any more comic books?" Cui Chang’an asked, looking a bit embarrassed.
Zhu Yanyi was slightly surprised. "I have a few sets left. What’s wrong?"
"I think they’re quite interesting. I want to read them too. Since Xiao Yun is staying with me, why not lend us all your comic books?" Cui Chang’an said with a grin.
Zhu Yanyi laughed. "I thought it was something big. Alright, come and get them."
Cui Chang’an didn’t bother being polite. Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s agreement, she appeared at Zhu Yanyi’s courtyard gate within minutes. Inside, she saw a storage bag on Zhu Yanyi’s table.
Zhu Yanyi pointed to the storage bag. "There are two hundred roasted chicken legs in here. They’re for Xiao Yun’s daily snacks. Keep them safe, and don’t let her eat until she’s stuffed."
"Don’t worry." Cui Chang’an agreed without hesitation.
Zhu Yanyi then took out several sets of comic books. "Take your time reading. I’ve even brought out my best collection."
"Since we have nothing to do, we’ll just read comic books in the courtyard," Cui Chang’an replied with no ambition whatsoever.
Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi glared at Cui Chang’an. "Are you going to stop cultivating and studying? Don’t let playing ruin your ambition. It’s fine for Xiao Yun to read them, but don’t get addicted yourself."
"No, no." Cui Chang’an made a funny face, then happily took the comic books and chicken legs and left.
"Fifteen, come help out." Before Zhu Yanyi could step back into the house, her communication token rang again. This time, it was Ouyang Tianyun’s voice.
"Where are you?" Zhu Yanyi asked.
"I’m in the alchemy room," Ouyang Tianyun replied.
"Okay, I’m on my way." Zhu Yanyi gave her answer, closed the door, and headed to the alchemy room.
Walking into the alchemy room, she saw Ouyang Tianyun and Elder Dan busy as tops. She asked, "What are you doing? Why are you so busy?"
"It’s because of the hall. Didn’t you refine sixth-grade pills? They need some fourth-grade ones too, and in large quantities. The two of us can’t handle it, so we had to call you for help," Ouyang Tianyun said.
"Will this disturb your refinement of sixth-grade pills?" She finished with a grin, clearly knowing Zhu Yanyi had already completed her sixth-grade pill task.
"Hypocritical," Zhu Yanyi laughed and scolded. "I don’t believe you would have sent a message if you hadn’t seen me put away my token."
"Occasional politeness is necessary," Ouyang Tianyun said, not angry at being called hypocritical.
Zhu Yanyi laughed. "That’s such a speechless thing to say. You can say whatever you want. Indeed, the tongue has no bones."
Saying this, Zhu Yanyi started helping. Refining fourth-grade pills was now very simple for her.
Seeing Zhu Yanyi’s efficient alchemy skills, Ouyang Tianyun said, "Since you refined top-grade pills, Elder Dan and I have gained insights. We can now refine some top-grade pills, but only those below fourth grade.
So, Fifteen, your alchemy skills have surpassed ours by a lot."
Zhu Yanyi shrugged. "This shows I have good talent. I’m smart."
"You’re so arrogant," Elder Dan laughed and scolded.
"However, girl, you must be careful. Although many people won’t offend our Sage Academy, there may be bad people in the shadows. So, you must be cautious when going out."
Hidden bad people certainly existed. When Elder Dan spoke, Zhu Yanyi thought of those people in the Happiness Garden and the people from the Paipai Hall. "I know, Elder Dan. Rest assured, I will pay attention and won’t put myself in danger."