"Can’t find anything to your liking, Zhu’er?" He Lei asked, noticing her indecision. "Father, none of these appeal to me. They’re all about swords and spears, which don’t suit me," she said, disappointed. Then she had an idea, "Father, why don’t we visit the Zhi Shop?" She always found something valuable there; first, it was a red cover book which turned out to be an ancient character book written by Tao Shaotou, and the second time, she found Baihu. Perhaps this time, she might find a valuable manual. "Zhi Shop is an old bookstore I stumbled upon when selling vegetables with Aunt Zhou. I found the red-cover book there." "Ah, then let’s go check it out." Upon arriving at Zhi Shop, it remained a quaint, old bookstore, now with some new scriptures for sale. "Grandfather, do you have martial arts manuals for sale?" Zhenzhu asked, leaving He Lei outside while she entered alone. "Ah, it’s you, little girl. What kind of martial arts are you interested in? Spear, sword, bow, or boxing?" "Grandfather, I’m looking for martial arts that focus on evasion or speed. If not available, something involving hidden weapons would also work," she said. Given her small size and limited strength, how could she handle swords or spears? Others might decapitate her little head with a single swing. "Hmm, there aren’t really any fast-paced techniques, you know. Ah, but there is one secret weapon technique. Would you like to try studying it? However, this technique is extremely difficult to master, which is why not many people practice it," the old man said, picking up a manual from the shelf. The book’s spine was eaten away by termites, nearly causing the pages to fall apart. Zhenzhu took it and looked at it. Ten Thousand Silks Concealing the Sun. Eh? I’ve never heard of such a martial art before. I hope it’s a good one. "Thank you, grandfather. How much is this book?" Zhenzhu paid the price before leaving the shop. This book wasn’t considered expensive, but it wasn’t cheap either. Given its condition, the price of five qian was reasonable. "Have you made your choice, Zhu’er?" "Yes, father. Here it is. Father, could you please see if there’s any famous master for the ’Ten Thousand Silks Concealing the Sun’ technique? I’m ready to start learning it tomorrow." She wished to catch up with her siblings, who were making great progress with the wind-counter punch. "What kind of technique is this, Zhu’er? I’ve never heard of this technique before." "Ah, then how am I supposed to train?" Zhenzhu worried, buying it without anyone to teach her seemed wasteful. Was she supposed to learn it on her own? "It’s already late today. We can ask tomorrow if any master knows this technique. Let’s go home for now." Fresh chapters posted on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡~𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚~𝙣𝙚𝙩 By the time He Lei and Zhenzhu got home, it was already evening. Upon entering, they saw Miss Wang arranging the dinner table. Peipei was helping Miss Wang set everything up before heading to the kitchen to prepare dishes for her and the others in the back house. In the He family, everyone ate the same food, regardless of status, what the masters ate, so did the servants. Peipei was profoundly grateful; back in her previous master’s manor, she only got to eat boiled vegetables and coarse rice. But here, she enjoyed meat with every meal and high-quality white rice, making her look forward to meals. The He family gathered for dinner as usual. Zhenzhu shared her plans to set up the Flowers Engulf Sky Formation around their property to guard against thieves and malefactors. But first, she needed to gather all eight elements of immortal flowers. "That’s really good. Soon, no one will be able to trespass into our garden without permission," said He Ming excitedly. With the garden’s size significantly increased, he was concerned about malevolent and potential thieves that might steal their vegetables or herbs which they dedicated to grow. If they truly set up the formation, both they and their crops would be safer. "Younger Sister, could you please make a list for me? I will look for the eight elements immortal flowers as soon as possible. How many of each type do you need?" "Thank you, Big Brother. Tomorrow, I’ll survey the perimeter thoroughly and mark the spots in advance. Once we have all eight elements immortal flowers, I’ll start setting up the formation," Zhenzhu explained. Getting all the eight elements immortal flower wasn’t the only step; her formation required the addition of Dimensional Character and Illusionary Character. Therefore, she had to wait until she could inscribe the character again, but she would be able to do so in less than a week. "Sure, if there’s anything you need, just tell me. I’ll help find it for you." "Thank you, Big Brother. I’m sure I’ll need your help with many things." "I’ll help too," He Yu, who wanted to be part of this mission, quickly added. Why shouldn’t he help if Big Brother could? He was capable too. "Then, Yu’er, you must concentrate on cultivating your spirit energy so you can be as strong as Big Brother and be able to help your sister," He Yu, though he was practicing spirit energy cultivation and the martial art of wind-counter punch, was still very young. His concentration and focus span were short, so he was progressing slowly. Zhenzhu woke up early today. After completing her tasks of watering the vegetables and herbs, she went out to survey the area around their property to determine how many of the eight elements immortal flowers were needed to cover the entire area. Her plan for the defensive formation involved setting up smaller formations that overlapped to cover the entire area. While walking towards the grassy part of the garden, she saw Xin Xi leading a buffalo into the fields. Her small legs took her around the property, and by noon, when the sun was directly overhead, sweat trickled down her forehead to the ground nonstop. Her legs ached from all the walking. This is what you get for buying such a large piece of land; by the time she finished her survey, she was almost ready to collapse and roll on the ground. When she got back to the house, she lay sprawled on a bench in front of the building. "Why are you lying here, Big Sister Zhu?" Xin Xi asked, on his way to practice wind-counter punch, puzzled to see her lying there, sweating and with flushed cheeks. He had seen her walking around the garden in the morning and wondered if she had just returned. Zhenzhu waved him away, indicating she wasn’t in the mood to talk. She needed to lie down quietly for a while. Seeing this, Xin Xi walked away. Soon after, Peipei came over. "Miss, here’s some chilled herbal water," Peipei said, offering a bowl of fragrant, refreshing water. Just the smell alone was reviving. Zhenzhu sat up to drink the herbal water eagerly. "Ah, that’s refreshing. Even ordinary herbs can be made so refreshing. You’re really talented," she sincerely praised Peipei. "You’re too kind, Miss. It’s all thanks to Master He’s spirit energized water," Peipei was so shy. After taking in Xin Xi, Peipei, Feng Yi, and Feng Xian into the He household, they had to keep the secret of the golden scale. They stored water infused with spirit energy in a large jar for cooking and drinking. When they used the golden scale to infuse the water with spirit energy, they told them that Master He had a traditional method of enriching water with spirit energy passed down from their ancestors, which could also be used to nourish the plants. Peipei believed it wholeheartedly. She had heard of Master He’s reputation and seeing him cultivate so many plants made her wonder how he could nourish them with spirit energy. But knowing he used spirit energized water made her admire Master He even more. Since living here, she has consumed food and water enriched with spirit energy, significantly improving her health. Even Feng Yi and Feng Xian, who were near death, could now walk around the house yard. "You’re truly talented. I’ve been growing herbs for a long time but never thought to infuse them in water for drinking. The fragrance is refreshing and pleasant," she sincerely complimented. Peipei, still bashful, shared, "I do know a bit about this, Miss. My mother was the daughter of a small liquor shop. When customers drank strong-flavored alcohol, they needed to drink water infused with fragrant herbs or flowers to counteract the heat of the alcohol. So, I learned a bit from her." Peipei’s mother was once a liquor shop’s daughter, but because the shop was small yet overly successful without noble protection, it was targeted by a larger liquor shop owner, leading to the deaths of her grandparents. Her mother was framed, imprisoned, and eventually sold into slavery, ending up in a noble’s household where Peipei was born, learning about beverages and alcohol from her mother. “Eh, you’re a liquor shop master’s descendant then? So, you must know how to brew alcohol," Zhenzhu sat up and looked at Peipei excitedly. "I only have a bit of knowledge. My mother was the skilled brewer, not me," Peipei replied. "Where is your mother now?" "She has passed away, Miss," Peipei said sadly. Her mother was beaten to death by the wife of the previous master they served under. Peipei who was so young at the time could only cry helplessly. "I’m sorry to hear that." "It’s okay, Miss. It’s been a long time. But are you interested in brewing alcohol?" It seemed the second lady was so interested in liquor; her eyes were sparkling. "Yes, I am. I’m considering brewing and selling alcohol.” She is currently interested in brewing Yuchong liquor . If there’s a recipe, it would be great." "Do you know Yuchong liquor?" Peipei, being from a line of brewers, might have heard of it. "Who wouldn’t know, Miss? Yuchong liquor, the only human-made wine comparable to the heavenly Jade Stream Wine of the Immortal realms. But such a precious wine, I’ve never seen it, only heard my mother mention it." "Really? What did she say? Did your mother know how to brew it?" Zhenzhe was so excited, her heart went to those Yuchong fruits in the cave behind the waterfall at the back of the field. "Even if she knew, there would be no chance to brew it. Yuchong fruits are not something one can easily find. Such a precious fruit like jade isn’t something ordinary people like us can possess." "So, you mean she knew how to brew it but lacked the ingredients?" Now her heart leaped, it almost ran around the house. "It’s more accurate to say there’s a recipe. My ancestor was an expert brewer. He traveled far and wide in search of the finest wines, studying and documenting everything from brewing methods to flavors and aromas. Then my family faced the downfall, but that recipe book was passed down to my grandfather, and now it’s with me. Sadly, I can’t read it and haven’t studied it. I only remember what my mother taught me." Peipei, being a mere servant, couldn’t read the extensive texts written in the recipe book. "Where is that recipe book now?" "I hid it in the slaves’ quarters, in my room. It’s a pity that when I left, I couldn’t even bring my shoes, so I left with nothing but the clothes on my back." She wasn’t sure if someone else had moved into her old room by now. If so, they probably wouldn’t have found the well-hidden book, a family heirloom. Zhenzhu felt regretful. How could a brewing recipe from an expert brewer, who had traveled the world savoring the taste of under-the-heaven wines, be worthless? It was a real pity not knowing whether the recipe book still existed. "Can we go back and retrieve it, Peipei?" Zhenzhu was not ready to give up. She desperately wanted that book; with it, she might be able to brew Yuchong liquor. "The Furen of the Master is quite stingy and possessive, wouldn’t let even a single hair fall of her. She wouldn’t easily let anything from the manor be taken away, Miss," Peipei explained. Yet, the determined wouldn’t give up easily. If asking wouldn’t work, they might have to resort to stealing it. Sadly, Zhenzhu wasn’t skilled in martial arts, neither was Peipei, and others in the household were only beginners. Only her father might be capable of such a task, but the manor of such a wealthy citizen would undoubtedly have guards. It was unlikely her father could sneak in to steal the book alone, and there was no guarantee the book was still there after Peipei left. It seemed futile. She had to visit Master Tiao. "Let’s go. I’m heading to the city," Zhenzhu said hastily, nearly leaving Peipei unable to catch her. "Lady, please, take a moment to bathe and dress properly first. After walking around the field , you’re all sweaty and your clothes are soaked. Meeting others in this state would be improper," Peipei advised, not wanting anyone to think poorly of her Lady for lacking manners. "Alright, let’s do that then," Zhenzhu quickly took care of her needs herself. She wasn’t the kind of noblewoman who needed servants to prepare warm water or clothes. She managed everything efficiently on her own and within fifteen minutes she was walking out, cheerful and lively. "Baihu, come quickly! Let’s go out!" And so, one person and one beast made their way to Fengfu City in the late afternoon, alternating between walking and running, and reached the city in less than thirty minutes. "Ah, Lady He, what brings you here today?" the guard, familiar with her face, greeted her warmly. By now, some of the townspeople knew she was Lady He, the daughter of Master He. Her frequent visits to the city and Master Tiao had made her a known figure to some customers at the Ruyi Pharmacy, who learned of her identity. Zhenzhu no longer hid her identity, especially now that Master He’s identity had been revealed, and in the future, his vegetable shop was destined to become famous throughout the city. "Uncle, I’m here to see Master Tiao," she replied to the guard. "Eh? Is... is that a white tiger?" The sight of Baihu trailing leisurely behind her, exuding an air of pride, startled them. "No need to panic. It’s my pet and poses no danger," she hurriedly explained, fearing they’d be too scared to even stand properly. "Oh, you gave us quite a fright. Go on then," they urged, almost panicking. Meanwhile, in a large restaurant along the street frequented by martial artists, merchants, and scholars, the second floor boasted private rooms with front walls open to balconies overlooking the street below. A young man with sharp features and tranquil eyes, as clear as a still pond, occupied one such table. He observed a girl walking alongside a small white tiger, guessed to be no older than three months. "The Great White Tiger Beast." his eyes momentarily rippled with emotion before returning to calm. "It’s indeed The Great White Tiger Beast, one that survived the calamity, sir," the guards echoed in alarm. That the girl could be accompanied by such a revered creature surprised them, considering even the leader of the Water Dragon sect didn’t possess such a beast. Who was she? Soon, Zhenzhu arrived at Ruyi Pharmacy, unaware of the attention she attracted. "Ah, Lady He, the Master is upstairs. Follow me," a familiar employee greeted her and led her to Master Tiao’s reception room. Before meeting Master Tiao, Zhenzhu had Baihu stay behind the shop, and the employee led it away with trembling legs. "Take a seat. Take a seat. You’re just in time. I’ve been so anxious, young kid. Hurry, hurry." "What seems to be the problem, Master?" She came seeking his help, so why did he seem troubled too? "It’s about Lady Hui Lin." "What happened with her?" Could it be that the troublesome Lady Hui Lin hadn’t given up, causing more trouble for Master Tiao? "Well, it’s . After she left an apologizing message with me to tell the mysterious inscription master, I thought she’d given up and gone back. But no, now the leader of the Water Dragon sect had sent the young master here instead. He visited me the other day, insisting on meeting the mysterious inscription master himself to apologize on Lady Huilin’s behalf. He even offered to personally make amends with a tea ceremony. Can you imagine how stressed I am? Look, Young Kid Zhu, my hair has turned half gray because of this," Master Tiao said with evident distress. “Ah, it seems the sect leader is really concerned about his furen, sending the young leader so hastily," she empathized. But she lacked the capability. If her character drawing worsened the furen’s condition, it wouldn’t be like offering her own head to others, would it? "But do you know what illness furen has, why the doctors can’t cure it?" "From what I know, it seems the lady has been poisoned with a poison that has been sealed with an inscription, making it incurable. The leader has been searching for an inscription master all over to remove the poison character. However, the poison character is ancient, making it impossible for any inscription master to remove it. The leader has declared that if any inscription master can remove the poison character from his lady, he would be eternally grateful and loyal to them for life." "Ah...so the furen has been poisoned," she thought, contemplating the worth of such a lifelong loyalty if she could assist. Zhenzhu weighed the benefits of her potential action. "Master Tiao, the young leader, Hui Xincheng, requests to see you," Without waiting for Master Tiao’s reply, the person entering immediately. "I apologize for my rudeness, Master Tiao," he bowed formally but his gaze was fixed solely on the girl in the room. His instincts told him this girl was extraordinary. She possessed The Great White Tiger Beast and was here to meet Master Tiao personally. She might be the key to finding the mysterious inscription master. "Uh...Young Leader, please have a seat. My apologies for the inadequate welcome. May I know what urgent matter brings you here?" "I’m just anxious about my mother, hence the intrusion," he said, sitting down on the chair between those two. If his instincts were correct, it seemed like Master Tiao had more respect for this young lady than the young leader like him. "Ah, allow me to introduce her. This is Lady He, the daughter of Master He, who practices agricultural spirit energy cultivation and trades with Ruyi Pharmacy. Young Kid Zhu, this is Young Leader Hui Xincheng of the Water Dragon sect." "It’s my honor to meet the Young Leader," she replied, secretly amused. This young man was undoubtedly following her. "I’ve heard much about Master He; I’m fortunate to meet Lady He today," Xincheng said, slightly disappointed. Was she not the messenger of the mysterious inscription master? She was merely the daughter of an agricultural spirit energy cultivator. "I’ve heard about Hui Furen’s illness and am sorry to hear that, young leader. I hope she recovers swiftly," she replied politely. The story of Hui Furen being poisoned was well-known; anyone slightly informed knew about her been poisoned. When Zhenzhu mentioned this, Xincheng wasn’t surprised. "Thank you, lady," he acknowledged. Zhenzhu nodded graciously, her eyes sparkling as she assessed the young man. He was tall and mature for his age, with a godly visage and calm, clear eyes, judging from his demeanor, he was not typical of the ordinary, fitting for the young leader of the Water Dragon sect. However, considering her main purpose for visiting Master Tiao today, her eyes gleamed with an idea... She knew exactly who to employ for her cause. Read ‘Rebirth: This Farmgirl Has Spirit Fish Scales’ before anyone else with more Chapters at https://www.jinovel.com/en