[Mo Dao Zu Shi Fanfiction] I Raise A Ying in Yiling

Chapter 112 First Exploration 2

"Wow, what kind of luck does the streamer's father have? It feels like this resentment-repelling herb was just delivered directly to him! He hid it so well and was so plain-looking that he didn't attract any attention, yet he caught it with a single somersault and successfully brought it back. And not only did Wei's father not throw it away as a worthless weed, but he also figured out its effects! Ah, isn't this a treasure bestowed by the heavens?!"

Netizens, equally bewildered by the complex routes that Wei Chaoyan had conjured up in her mind, passionately commented in the public chat. Finally, one netizen posted a very insightful summary in the chat, which was pinned to the top of the chat by the live stream administrator who found it quite reasonable.

Once the comment was pinned, a series of agreeing comments immediately appeared below it.

"+1, I feel like this expert has completely expressed my feelings!"

"+2, Sparrow food, with all this winding and circuitous route, and the distance isn't short, even a slight deviation could lead to the opposite direction. If it were me, I wouldn't believe that Father Wei's first discovery of the Resentment-Repelling Grass was without any ulterior motives!"

"+3, yes, yes, if it's all just a coincidence, I can only admire Father Wei's incredible luck. Speaking of which, if he really had such good luck, how could he have so easily perished at the hands of some unknown evil spirit? Isn't that a beaver?"

“+4…”

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Regardless of their speculations, the person is gone, and the anchor likely doesn't know the reason behind it either, so this is destined to be a question without an answer.

The impatient netizens brainstormed for a while but couldn't come up with a useful conclusion, so they readily abandoned this tasteless question and happily moved on to the next melon patch, chattering away.

Time flew by as netizens chatted about this and that and Wei Chaoyan's imagination ran wild. When Wei Chaoyan was called back to reality by Yan Niangzi, she was surprised to find that they had arrived at the foot of the deep mountains. At this moment, the sun was high in the sky, past noon and approaching twilight.

Unaware that she could remain lost in thought for so long, Wei Chaoyan gave a slightly embarrassed and polite smile: "Ahem, Aunt Yan, have we arrived?"

Lady Yan glanced at Wei Chaoyan with a "you're talking nonsense" expression and didn't want to answer her obviously stupid question.

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The awkwardness only intensified instead of dissipating, so Wei Chaoyan could only pretend not to know and laugh awkwardly, "Uh, it's already past noon. Shouldn't we start a fire and cook here, and then climb the mountain after we've eaten lunch?" As she spoke, she unconsciously reached out and touched her somewhat empty stomach. After all, they had left early and had been so focused on getting there that they hadn't had a proper breakfast. They had just eaten a few steamed buns with the hot water they had brought with them.

After traveling for several hours, everyone was indeed hungry, thirsty, and exhausted. The horses beneath them were panting heavily, and they desperately needed rest and food.

Lady Yan glanced at Wei Chaoyan, who was still spouting nonsense, and raised her voice slightly without turning her head, saying, "Dismount and rest here, and prepare lunch."

"Yes, sir!" The riders on the horses behind them responded in unison, dismounting in perfect unison and starting their tasks in a clear division of labor.

Lady Yan also dismounted with Wei Chaoyan, handing the horse to Yan Hua, who was in charge of taking care of the horses. She then led her to a simple wooden stool that Zheng Dong had made at lightning speed, where they sat down to rest.

While gently tidying up the stray hairs at Wei Chaoyan's temples, Lady Yan scolded her without any politeness, "You little brat, you dare to daydream while riding a horse! If I hadn't been holding you tightly, you probably would have been thrown off and smashed to pieces!"

"..." Faced with the terrifying story told by Lady Yan, Wei Chaoyan was speechless and could only continue to maintain an awkward yet polite smile.

"Hmph." Lady Yan chuckled and casually asked, "What were you thinking about just now, so lost in thought and chuckling to yourself?"

Yan Niangzi's sudden question caught Wei Chaoyan off guard. Her mouth, faster than her brain, blurted out, "I'm thinking that after I've led you through the entire route a few times, I won't guide you anymore. You can, uh, you can do it yourselves, hehe..."

Despite Yan Niangzi's seemingly unchanged expression, Wei Chaoyan, realizing what she had said, became increasingly guilty as she spoke, her voice shifting from initial excitement and vigor to a stuttering and weak stammer.

After a moment's hesitation, realizing the implication in Wei Chaoyan's words, Madam Yan smiled meaningfully without saying anything. This seemingly unspoken yet all-encompassing attitude made Wei Chaoyan uncomfortable. Just as she was about to ask why, Madam Yan interrupted her, saying, "Sit down, have some water. Zheng Dong and the others are very quick; lunch will be ready soon. Rest a bit, and you can eat." Along with this, a bulging water pouch was offered to her.

Wei Chaoyan, still half asleep, took the water pouch, unscrewed the cap, and took a big gulp of water. She wiped her mouth and was about to ask a question when the person she was asking, Yan Qing, was no longer willing to answer such a simple question. Instead, she got up and went to Yan Qing's side to talk quietly.

"..." Before she could finish speaking, the person in question had already run off at lightning speed. Frustrated, Wei Chaoyan chugdled the water pouch in her hand and drank it in fits and starts.

"Big Brother, have you forgotten something? Your father must have brought them here before he passed away, and definitely more than once, but even so..." Wei Chaoyan, who was puzzled, subconsciously glanced at the live stream and saw a sharp comment on the public screen, which instantly enlightened her.

Suddenly enlightened, Wei Chaoyan understood: her father must have brought her here many times before—or rather, officials from the imperial court. However, for unknown reasons, they had separated from her father as their guide and were unable to find the place on their own to gather the resentment-repelling herb.

So, is this the real reason why the imperial court truly tolerated Father, a commoner whom they considered an ant, possessing the secret of the Resentment-Repelling Grass and using it as leverage to trade with them?

Is that why, after her father's death, this ten-year-old orphan girl came to seek cooperation and Yan Niangzi immediately agreed without taking any further action?

Wow, this truth is really real and unpretentious!

Having fully understood, Wei Chaoyan was too lazy to get up and seek answers from Lady Yan. Instead, she half-immersed herself in the live stream and began to eagerly watch the chat. To be honest, the gossip of the netizens was quite interesting!