ebookland Chapter 985 is an extra chapter for readers who are following the story.
Chapter 985 is an extra chapter for readers who are following the story.
Chapter 985: Bonus Chapter for Readers Who Are Following the Updates
Ba Dou urged, "Eat quickly, this is good stuff."
Although this is just a tiny remnant of the black gold spirit rice that fell from its mouth, it is almost as good as an elixir for mortals to eat.
Zhao Qinghe felt that if she didn't have a system in her mind, her first reaction to a myna bird that could speak clearly like a human would definitely be that it was a monster.
Fortunately, although the myna bird is not as beautiful as the crane or the phoenix, it looks very spiritual rather than demonic.
Although she couldn't distinguish between divine aura and demonic aura either.
The elixir in my hand was a bit small, but the aroma alone was enough to make one want to eat it.
Zhao Qinghe put it in her mouth without hesitation.
This elixir, barely enough to fill a tooth gap, gave her a feeling of fullness once it entered her stomach, making her feel like she had inexhaustible energy.
Zhao Qinghe was now completely convinced that she was blessed by the gods.
Xiao Han still had a lot of black gold spirit rice in her storage bracelet, but it didn't fetch a good price in the God Realm, so she kept it for Ba Dou to eat slowly.
In order to improve Zhao Qinghe's physical strength, it was decided to give her some from time to time.
However, the spiritual energy contained in a single grain of spirit rice was beyond what Zhao Qinghe, a mere mortal, could withstand. Therefore, even the smallest residue was enough to fill her stomach; it was practically an elixir for her.
Zhao Qinghe was a talented woman to begin with, and now that she has spent another ten years honing her skills, it is almost a certainty that she will become a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations).
Furthermore, with Xiao Han helping her defy fate and remove bad luck, there's no way anything could go wrong.
Xiao Han had Zhao Qinghe train her body because he hoped she would be proficient in both literature and martial arts, and have more ability to protect herself.
After that, when Badou ate spirit rice, he had to put some leftovers in a jade bottle and give them to Zhao Qinghe to eat.
Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time for the provincial examination.
Although Zhao Qinghe found other students to help her, she failed the exams three times for various reasons. Her failures had nothing to do with her studies, and rumors of this talented woman's bad luck began to circulate.
Therefore, on her way to the prefectural city, no students were willing to travel with her.
At this critical moment, no one wants to be tainted by bad luck.
In the past, Zhao Qinghe would probably have had to hire bodyguards to escort her, but this time, with a system in her mind and having consumed elixirs to aid her body tempering technique for so long, she believed she could handle even if surrounded by three or five other body temperers.
Therefore, she simply decided to walk to the prefectural city herself.
Anyway, she walks on two legs, so she's not much slower than a horse-drawn carriage.
Xiao Han's wisp of soul transformed into a system and hid in Zhao Qinghe's sea of consciousness, and as expected, it successfully left its territory.
She didn't think there was anything wrong with Zhao Qinghe traveling alone.
Anyway, she'll have Ba Dou follow her around and secretly protect her.
As for Ba Dou, its cultivation level is suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, so it cannot use any offensive power. However, in a critical moment, it can still release a light shield to protect Zhao Qinghe without any problem.
Xiao Han never expected that the plot of Pu Songling's novel would be played out in this time and space.
Although Zhao Qinghe remembered the route to the prefectural city, she still didn't quite grasp how to control her speed at the landing point.
After missing a village where she could stay for the night, she had to travel through the desolate mountains and wilderness as night fell.
Just as Zhao Qinghe was searching for a suitable place to stay, a handsome young man dressed in a white robe and riding a white horse passed by her.
The handsome man saw her traveling alone, stopped his horse and spoke to her.
“It is getting late, and it is not advisable for a young lady to travel alone. My home is just ahead, you may stay at my house for the night and continue your journey tomorrow morning.”
Although Zhao Qinghe was confident in his skills, he did not dare to be too careless and immediately declined.
The handsome man didn't press the matter and rode off on his horse.
After traveling for a while, Zhao Qinghe saw a very impressive-looking manor not far ahead.
Under the glow of lanterns on either side of the gate, a handsome young man in white robes stood at the gate, leading his horse and looking at her with a beaming smile.
"Young lady, this is my home. You can stay here for the night."
Before Zhao Qinghe could speak, the door suddenly opened, and a beautiful girl who looked to be fourteen or fifteen years old walked out and greeted him affectionately, "Brother, you're home. Why aren't you coming in? Mother sent me to urge you."
The handsome man said, "Sister, there is a young lady traveling over there. Why don't you go and invite her to stay at our house for the night? It would be a kind gesture on our part."
The girl immediately walked over to Zhao Qinghe and said, "Sister, traveling at night is inconvenient. Why don't you stay at my house for the night?"
Seeing that the girl was charming and cute, and that the manor across the street was very grand, Zhao Qinghe finally lowered his guard and agreed to go in and stay.
On her previous trips to the prefectural city for the imperial examinations, she had always traveled in a carriage and was unaware of whether such a family existed in this area.
Since the family seemed respectable, she felt relieved and decided to stay the night.
Croton, resting on a branch in the distance, was chatting with a wisp of Xiao Han's soul.
"Master, why won't you let me stop her from going?"
Xiao Han simply replied to it with her mind: "What's the rush? Just appear when I tell you to."
If the croton seeds come out too early, how will she be able to enjoy the melon?
Zhao Qinghe followed the brother and sister into the manor.
Sure enough, there was an elderly woman dressed in fine clothes inside. When she heard that Zhao Qinghe had come to stay, she warmly arranged for her to stay.
Zhao Qinghe found it strange that this family seemed very wealthy, and their home was decorated in a magnificent manner, yet they didn't have a single maid or servant.
But these are other people's private matters. She's only staying for one night and will leave tomorrow, so there's no need for her to inquire.
Just as she settled into a side room, there was a knock on the door.
Upon opening the door, one sees a young man in white carrying a tray with wine and dishes on it.
"Miss, I've brought you some wine and food. I hope you won't find it offensive."
Zhao Qinghe exchanged a few polite words and asked him to place the wine and dishes on the table.
However, the young man in white did not leave after putting down the wine and food.
"Judging from your attire, young lady, you must be a scholar heading to the prefectural city for the imperial examinations. I have to take care of my family's business and don't have much time to study, but I have the utmost respect for scholars. May I offer you a cup of wine today as a token of my respect?"
Zhao Qinghe politely declined, "Thank you, sir, but I am not good at drinking and I am afraid I will disappoint you. It is getting late, and men and women should keep each other separate, so I will not keep you here any longer."
The young man in white didn't leave; instead, he moved closer and lowered his voice, saying, "I am willing to give you all my wealth, including myself, and hope that you will accept it."