In the depths of the damp soil, there was a sticky, yellowish-green substance, looking like jelly, as large as an adult's head.
"Boss, what is this?"
Huzi's eyes were wide open, cautiously observing.
There were so many strange and bizarre things in this world. He believed that he had seen quite a bit of the world since entering the Sinisterium Pawnshop, but he still couldn't figure out what this thing in front of him was.
"I remember one of the theories about the Hanba."
Lu Fei squatted by the pit, staring at the blob of yellowish-green jelly for a while, then said thoughtfully.
"In ancient mythology, the Hanba was originally Nü Ba, a daughter of the Yellow Emperor, a beautiful and noble celestial maiden."
"She became the Hanba because she was exhausted and died in battle while helping the Yellow Emperor fight Chiyou. Her corpse was struck by a heavenly thunderbolt, causing a transformation."
"Wherever she went, the land turned into a barren desert for a thousand miles."
"To avoid harming living beings, the Hanba would put herself into a deep sleep underground. But if she stayed in one place for too long, the land would undergo a change, spawning evil creatures."
"Maybe this blob is related to the Hanba."
Huzi was dumbfounded: "Boss, are you saying that a Hanba once slept under our ancestral graves?"
"I'm just guessing, after all, it's just an ancient myth. There's also a theory that the drought demon itself is an evil entity; perhaps this is the drought demon."
"Hiss——"
Huzi drew in a sharp breath and immediately became agitated.
"Boss, we need to solve this quickly!"
"Whether it's the drought demon itself or something related to it, both are afraid of water."
"I'll go fetch some water right away!"
Huzi hurriedly ran out of the graveyard and returned with a bucket of water in just a few minutes. Following Lu Fei's instructions, he poured the water over the yellowish-green jelly-like mass.
Splash.
As soon as the water was poured, the jelly actually moved!
It quickly burrowed into the ground, forming a small mound, and darted away into the distance.
As fast as lightning.
Before Lu Fei and Hu Zi could react, it had already dashed out of the graveyard and was heading towards the distant mountains.
They couldn't catch up at all, watching the mound get further and further away, disappearing somewhere deep in the mountains.
"Boss, what should we do now?"
"Since it has already run away, your village will be safe."
"Will there be a drought in those mountains?" Hu Zi asked with some concern.
Lu Fei squinted his eyes and gazed into the distance: "That would probably be something to worry about many years from now, not something we can be concerned about right now."
There are countless unknown things in the world, and perhaps not every one of them can be captured by humans...
After that.
Hu Zi went to the town to bring his parents back.
The elderly couple have greatly recovered.
Tiger's mother is still a bit weak and needs more rest, but Tiger's father is completely fine.
"Boss, since you've come all the way here, why not stay for a few more days!"
"Yes, Mr. Lu, when we were in the hospital, we didn't get a chance to talk to you properly. Tiger has learned a lot in the city, all thanks to your guidance."
The family warmly invited him to stay.
Lu Fei was still thinking about the conch girl that Jing Jian mentioned, so he politely declined.
"Uncle and aunt, there are still matters at the store, so I really can't stay long. In the future, when you have time, come and visit Jiangcheng more often! Tiger, there's no rush for you to go back to the city with me. Let's wait until Uncle and Aunt are fully recovered."
"How could that be? Tiger has already been delayed for too long!" Tiger's father hurriedly said, "We are fine, Tiger. After lunch, you go back to the city with Mr. Lu!"
"Oh." Tiger nodded absentmindedly.
"Tiger, in the city, work hard and diligently for Mr. Lu, be industrious and down-to-earth, and keep your mind sharp..." Tiger's mother, with an air of reluctance, pulled him aside and gave him repeated instructions.
"Mom, I know, you always nag me like this, my ears are about to grow calluses." He scratched his head.
"How do you talk to your mother?" Huzi's father glared at him and lifted his leg to kick his buttocks.
His movements were very neat.
Huzi seemed to react instinctively, bending his body and dodging the kick.
How skillful it was.
It was evident that this scene had played out many times at home.
"Brat, you've got some skills now, huh, daring to dodge?" Huzi's father bristled with anger.
"Dad, how old am I? My boss is here, can't you give me a little face?" Huzi protested angrily.
This scene made Lu Fei unable to hold back his laughter, while also feeling slightly surprised.
The kick from Huzi's father just now was not a random one; he raised his knee and then extended his leg.
Taking another look at this uncle, although he didn't have much hair on his head, his body was very sturdy, and every move he made exuded a resolute aura.
He didn't seem like an ordinary farmer, but more like someone who practiced martial arts.
Lu Fei began to understand a little.
Huzi's martial skills were probably inherited from his family.
But if they were indeed passed down through the family, why did Huzi try to hide it when asked before?
After lunch,
Huzi reluctantly bid farewell to his parents and followed Lu Fei back to Jiangcheng.
The whole village came out to see them off. Some thanked Lu Fei, while others praised Huzi for being promising and said that his parents were blessed.
Feeling very honored, Huzi hummed songs and shook his head as he drove.
"When I was a child, my mother went to find a fortune-teller to read my fate. That damn fortune-teller said I was destined to work hard all my life, and in the end, I would still go hungry."
"When my dad heard that, he was about to beat him up on the spot."
"He quickly changed his tune and said that there would be a noble person in my life. As long as I'm lucky enough to meet someone who can keep me fed, I will be successful in this life."
"I couldn't concentrate on my studies and dropped out of middle school to make my way in society. It's no exaggeration to say that I often went hungry... When I was sleeping under the bridge, I never dared to dream of having a life like this."
"Boss, both my parents say that you are the noble person in my life, and I should cherish this hard-won opportunity..."
Hu Zi talked a lot on the way.
Lu Fei hadn't slept well these past few days, and he fell asleep unconsciously amidst Hu Zi's chatter.
When he woke up, the car had already arrived in Jiangcheng.
"There are good things about the hometown, but the city is still better! Look at how bright these lights are, how wide the roads are, and how tall the buildings are! And these skirts... so short..."
As soon as they entered the colorful world of the city, Hu Zi's eyes lit up, and he didn't feel tired after driving for several hours.
They returned to the Antique Street.
The two of them first took a shower and changed their clothes. After tidying up, they called Liu Fugui to go out for a meal together.
"Old Liu, you said last time that when Huzi came back, we would go out for a good meal. Don't worry, you'll pay the bill; we won't fight you for it!" Lu Fei chuckled.
"Did I say that?" Liu Fugui's eyes widened in shock.
"Oh, Old Liu, you've become so generous after just a few days! Just for this, I, Huzi, must give you face today and make sure not to save money for you!" Huzi excitedly rubbed his hands together.
"I thank you very much!" Liu Fugui looked utterly dejected.
However, he had recently made quite a bit of money from leeches for liposuction, so he decided to be generous this time and treated the two to a seafood buffet.
The three of them ate heartily, with Liu Fugui determined to eat his fill until he got his money's worth.
After a satisfying meal and some drinks, they were content.
"By the way, Brother Lu, that guest who looks like a reincarnated toad is coming tomorrow for slimming. Do you want to come and see something interesting?"
Liu Fugui asked, burping.