Chapter 64: Fog-Spitting Black Chicken Soup

Chapter 64: Fog-Spitting Black Chicken Soup

Lu Caiyun said, "That's a good solution. But those people are so stupid in what they say and do. How can they just casually throw around 'opium poppies' like that? People who don't know any better might actually believe there are opium poppies in the food and dare not buy it anymore. That's so damaging! If this were in the past, their words could have gotten someone killed!"

In the past, procedures weren't as rigorous as they are now. People could be convicted without solid evidence. Nowadays, with advanced technology and communication, such wrongful convictions have become much rarer.

But rumors spread with just a mouth, while debunking them takes endless effort. The stall's reputation would inevitably be affected to some extent.

Jiang Yingxue smiled and said, "Those who are affected simply aren't meant to be customers of our snack stall. There's no need to dwell on it. Even if it were in the past, it wouldn't matter. I've got strong fists; others couldn't do anything to us anyway."

Hearing this, Lu Caiyun shook her head with a chuckle. "You, you... Your fists may be strong, but others have guns. Those things are a whole different story."

Jiang Yingxue blinked playfully at Lu Caiyun and said, "My fists are even more powerful than guns."

"Hehe..."

Grandma Lu and her granddaughter chatted while working, and before they knew it, it was already lunchtime.

Today, they had Fog-Spitting Black Chicken soup, sour and spicy chicken offal, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and hand-torn cabbage.

When they opened the lid of the chicken soup, they found a layer of white mist covering the surface.

Jiang Xianzheng said excitedly, "Yingxue, is this mist good for the eyes?" He had read the books about basic demon beasts and spiritual plants over and over again. After seeing that today's dish was Fog-Spitting Black Chicken soup, he had even gone back to his room to review, refreshing his memory about it.

The book stated that the Fog-Spitting Black Chicken is a low-level demon beast, typically at levels 1 to 3. The mist it exhales has the effect of improving eyesight and cleansing the liver.

Jiang Yingxue said, "Yes, this mist is beneficial for the eyes."

Jiang Xianzheng first brought a fan and tried fanning the mist, but it had no effect. He was a bit at a loss. "Mist... how are we supposed to eat this?"

"Watch me." Jiang Yingxue brought a plate and placed it nearby. She made a hand seal and cast a small spell. The mist on the surface of the chicken soup was completely transferred to the plate, transforming from mist into small, white fruits about the size of cherry tomatoes.

"Well done!" Jiang Xianzheng and Lu Caiyun looked at Jiang Yingxue casting the spell with pride and a touch of envy in their eyes. Our granddaughter was truly accomplished!

Jiang Yingxue said, "Grandpa, Grandma, after you soak in the herbal baths for another five months and successfully enter the Qi Refinement stage, you can start learning spells."

Their foundations were relatively weak. Persisting with half a year of herbal baths, drinking Spirit Guzhi Powder water, and eating the daily meals at home were all methods to strengthen their bodies and lay a solid foundation for future cultivation.

"Alright, I'll definitely stick to soaking every day!" Jiang Xianzheng's heart swelled with excitement.

"Mhm, every day." Thinking about being able to learn spells in the future, Lu Caiyun also began to look forward to it.

Jiang Xianzheng rubbed his hands together and said, "Yingxue, do you have any other books? I've already gone through the two books you gave me many times."

Jiang Yingxue asked, "Grandpa, have you finished reading them all?"

Jiang Xianzheng replied, "I've finished them all."

Jiang Yingxue smiled and said, "Then let me test you. What are the effects of Blood Essence Grass, and where does it usually grow?"

This little question couldn't stump him. Jiang Xianzheng answered confidently, "Blood Essence Grass has a cold nature. It's one of the three raw materials for refining Marrow-Cleansing Pills. It usually grows in the Netherworld."

"Impressive, Grandpa! Let me test you again. White Feather Ice Spirit Grass..."

Jiang Yingxue asked several questions in a row, and Jiang Xianzheng answered them all accurately.

Today's little test showed that her grandfather had some talent. Thinking back to the jade pendant that shattered when she returned from the cultivation world, she felt that her ability to go there was also related to being part of her grandfather's lineage.

Jiang Yingxue respectfully presented two new books to Jiang Xianzheng with both hands. One was a basic alchemy manual, and the other was an enhanced version of the basic spiritual plants guide.

"Grandpa, you can read these two books first. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me."

"Okay, okay." Jiang Xianzheng accepted the two new books, happy as a child.

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Jiang Yingxue announced she wouldn't be setting up her stall in her Food Group. The customers in the group immediately erupted in lament.

Xu Xina: Don't we know if it's poisonous or not? Who is so wicked? I'll curse them out!

Lin Wenjuan: Boss Jiang (sobbing)... my afternoons depend on Qiong Peach Juice! They're trying to kill me! Ahhh! I'm gonna find the person who made that false report!

Min Junru: I found out who those people are. They're all from the same village as the Huilong Rice Ball stall owner.

Chen Jinbin: They're just jealous! Sigh, I'm already missing the taste of Xuehe Rice Balls.

...

Looking at the messages in the group, Jiang Yingxue shook her head helplessly and also sent a message.

"Everyone, don't worry. Once the food test results come out, we can resume normal business. There are many delicious foods in town. During the days when Xuehe Rice Balls aren't available, make sure you all eat and drink well."

Xue Kaisheng sent Jiang Yingxue a private DM, asking if he could come to her house to buy fish, shrimp, and meatballs.

Jiang Yingxue replied: Everything except the rice balls is fine.

Putting down her phone, Jiang Yingxue looked up and saw Xiao Zhao still gnawing on a chicken leg at the dining table. So, Jiang Yingxue poured her another bowl of soup, this one packed with black chicken meat.

After serving Xiao Zhao, Jiang Yingxue went to the garden to check on the growth of the spiritual flowers. Some already had buds, but most were still bare.

_I'd better apply more fertilizer._ Jiang Yingxue turned and went into her spatial realm to fetch another bag of spiritual plant fertilizer.

The spiritual plant fertilizer was also granular, but it dissolved upon contact with soil, merging with it to enhance the nutrients and promote fast, healthy growth.

While fertilizing, Jiang Yingxue saw her grandmother washing vegetables by the well.

Jiang Yingxue said, "Grandma, I still have half a bag of spiritual plant fertilizer left. Should we fertilize the vegetable plot in the backyard while we're at it?"

Lu Caiyun quickly waved her hands in refusal. "No, no. You should keep it for the spiritual flowers."

A couple of days ago, curious about the difference, Lu Caiyun had applied spiritual plant fertilizer to the backyard vegetables. Less than an hour later, the vegetables shot up, growing at a visibly rapid pace. After maturing, they were about five times larger than normal. Lu Caiyun and the others were dumbfounded.

Could they sell these? Would customers dare to eat them?