Chapter 6

On the train, the smart and adorable, clean and tidy Lai Pi attracted quite a crowd! A few passengers in the neighboring seats even wanted to take selfies with Lai Pi, but unfortunately, none of them succeeded.

Qin Yi watched and smiled. During the trip, many tourists were drawn to Lai Pi and wanted to take photos with him. Lai Pi enjoyed being teased, and while he was willing to take photos, he refused to be held, no matter how much the tourists tried to persuade him! Only a few pretty girls managed to hold Lai Pi for a moment when Qin Yi gave the command, but that was it.

It was unclear whether the tourists were teasing Lai Pi or Lai Pi was teasing the tourists, but everyone was happy, and the night passed joyfully. Early the next morning, the train arrived at the station. Lai Pi waved his paws goodbye to a few passengers and followed Qin Yi out of the station.

At the exit, Ye Fang was already waiting.

When Ye Fang saw Qin Yi, he immediately noticed Lai Pi in Qin Yi's arms and was quite surprised. "Hey, when did you start keeping a pet?" Ye Fang was speechless. "And it's a rabbit!"

Lai Pi, upon hearing this, stood on his hind legs, his upper body upright, and his front paws flailed around as if scratching someone, while making squeaking sounds, as if he understood that Ye Fang hadn't said anything nice.

"It's a wild rabbit I found during the trip. He's very smart and wouldn't leave me. I named him Lai Pi."

"Lai Pi..." Ye Fang shook his head. The name wasn't great, but from his performance just now, he was indeed very smart.

Without wasting any time, Ye Fang took Qin Yi and drove to his grandfather's residence.

Speaking of Grandpa Ye, when his grandson told him that Qin Yi was coming and would bring him something good, he was very excited, especially after thinking about the effects of the fruit he had eaten a few days ago. The old man was looking forward to the good thing Qin Yi promised.

In fact, these past few days, the old man's mood had been quite up and down. His grandson was filial and had brought him a magical fruit, which he found to be truly amazing. Over the past few days, his health had improved significantly. He could practice boxing in the morning, tend to the soil and water the flowers in the afternoon, and go fishing and take walks in the evening, without feeling tired at all!

Although these were all small things, he was getting older. Yesterday, when he had a full-body check-up, he was pleasantly surprised to find that even the old war injuries from his youth had almost healed! The old man was very happy, but after his joy, he was a bit hesitant about whether to ask his grandson to find Qin Yi and get the fruit tree.

Grandpa Ye wanted the fruit tree not to keep it secretly for his family, but to send it for research. The seeds left by the fruit had already been sent for research on the same day. However, if they could have the fruit tree, studying its living environment on-site would save a lot of money and time!

If they could develop a method for large-scale cultivation, they could produce a large number of fruits, which could be made into medicine. Not only would it enhance the physical strength of the country's soldiers, but it could also heal wounds during wartime, greatly increasing the country's military strength!

This was a big deal!

Thinking about this, the old man's gaze became firm. He decided to persuade Qin Yi to reveal the location of the fruit tree when he arrived and offer some compensation later.

At this moment, Qin Yi and Ye Fang were still on their way.

"What good thing did you get this time? You must be really lucky to find something good twice!" Ye Fang was both excited and envious.

"Just a stroke of luck." Qin Yi replied casually. "You'll see when we get to your place. It's no worse than the Blood Spirit Fruit."

Seeing Qin Yi being mysterious, Ye Fang didn't ask any more questions. He drove while chatting and occasionally reached out to tease Lai Pi, who was very happy. When they arrived at the Ye family's house, they got out of the car and went straight to Grandpa Ye's study. Ye Fang knew his grandfather was already waiting inside.

Entering the study, Qin Yi glanced around. It was a very ordinary desk, with bookshelves full of old books, a few potted plants, and two sofas, arranged in a simple and elegant manner. Behind the desk sat a spirited old man, not very tall, with a kind appearance, who was smiling at him.

"Grandpa, this is my friend, Qin Yi." Ye Fang introduced him happily, gesturing to Qin Yi.

"Hello, Grandpa Ye! You can call me Xiao Yi." Qin Yi greeted him quickly.

"Good, good, come in and sit down!" Grandpa Ye smiled. "A few days ago, Xiao Fang was in a car accident, and thanks to you, he recovered quickly. I also tried the fruit, and its effects are truly amazing!"

"Xiao Fang told me we're friends, so it's my duty to help." Qin Yi was very humble.

Ye Fang poured some water and sat down next to Qin Yi.

They chatted casually for a while, and Qin Yi knew it was time to get to the point. "Grandpa Ye, this time I went to Shennongjia to pick Blood Spirit Fruits, and I found another good thing. I tested it on small animals and found that it can slow down aging. Xiao Fang told me you haven't been feeling well recently, so I thought I'd bring one for you."

As he spoke, Qin Yi took out three Snow Ginseng plants from his backpack and handed one to Ye Fang.

"This is the Snow Ginseng. I found it near the fruit tree. It's completely white and seems to have a jade-like luster, so I called it Snow Ginseng." Qin Yi chuckled, a bit embarrassed about naming such a rare treasure so casually.

"Oh? There's such a good thing?" Grandpa Ye was almost unable to sit still. Although he had experienced many ups and downs in his life, he was almost 80 years old and could go at any time. If this thing really grew near the fruit tree, it might really help him live a few more years!

It sounded incredible, but Grandpa Ye, who had personally experienced the effects of the Blood Spirit Fruit, believed it was possible. Although he had faced many challenges in his life, if he could live a few more years, it might help the next generation advance further. The old man couldn't help but be anxious!

Ye Fang held the Snow Ginseng, feeling its texture, and seeing his grandfather staring at it, quickly stood up and handed it over.

Grandpa Ye took it, feeling its smooth and jade-like texture, which made him feel cool and comfortable, as if he could sense the vitality of spring.

"It seems I'm right. Just holding it can make you feel the power of life!" Grandpa Ye thought to himself.

Seeing Grandpa Ye caressing the Snow Ginseng, Qin Yi continued, "This time, I went to Shennongjia and wanted to dig up the fruit tree and take it with me. But then I thought the tree might be dependent on its environment, and if I moved it, it might not survive! Besides, such a precious thing, I couldn't keep it safe, so I only dug up half and refilled the hole."

Qin Yi scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed.

Hearing this, Grandpa Ye understood Qin Yi's meaning and secretly praised his wisdom for not being blinded by immediate benefits.

Qin Yi continued, "I'll draw the location for you, but I've already picked all the fruits." Qin Yi chuckled.

"Young people know when to advance and retreat. You'll definitely achieve great things in the future. I'll secretly remember your contribution, and I won't spread your name to avoid attracting attention."

Grandpa Ye chuckled, not minding. Knowing the location of the fruit tree was enough; if the fruits were picked, so be it. After all, Qin Yi had discovered them.

Thinking of this, he added, "Do you have any more fruits? Give me one more to study."

"I have a dozen or so fruits, all with me." Qin Yi opened his bag and took out two fruits to give to Grandpa Ye.

After discussing the fruit tree, Qin Yi was almost done with his plan.

Looking at the Snow Ginseng, he thought for a moment and suggested to Grandpa Ye, "Grandpa Ye, I've found a way to use the Snow Ginseng. Let me know when you find out, and I'll use the remaining two plants. One I plan to give to my parents to improve their health, and the last one I plan to auction off to start a business."

Qin Yi looked at Grandpa Ye expectantly.

Seeing Qin Yi's expression, Grandpa Ye smiled and was satisfied with his words. "It's good that you know how to respect your parents! Don't worry, the method of use is a small matter. Once we figure it out, I'll have Xiao Fang tell you."

Qin Yi, of course, knew the method of use, but he was putting on a show. If he knew everything, it would only raise suspicion!

Qin Yi didn't want to ruin his plan.

Thinking of this, Qin Yi took out some Snow Ginseng seeds from his bag and handed them over. "These are the Snow Ginseng seeds. Send them for research. I'll keep some to try growing them at home."

Grandpa Ye took the seeds carefully and set them aside, planning to have someone come and take them later.

With this, Qin Yi felt much less worried. With this plan, even if someone suspected him in the future, they would only suspect that he kept some fruits and Snow Ginseng.

With the Ye family on his side, no one would take extreme actions against him. Feeling everything was fine, Qin Yi asked for paper and a pen, drew the approximate location of the fruit tree, and said goodbye to Ye Fang, who had been sitting quietly, holding Lai Pi.

Outside, Qin Yi noticed that Ye Fang seemed a bit unhappy. "What's wrong?"

At this moment, Lai Pi seemed to sense Ye Fang's mood and lay quietly in his arms.

"Nothing, just feeling a bit guilty towards you."

When Ye Fang brought the fruit back to his grandfather, he knew things wouldn't be simple. However, there was no way to avoid it. When Qin Yi took out the fruit to help him, it was already impossible to keep it a secret. Bringing the fruit back to his grandfather, Ye Fang hoped to keep the matter within the Ye family, ensuring that Qin Yi wouldn't face any harm. He hoped Qin Yi would understand and not let it affect their pure friendship.

"Unless I ate the fruit alone, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Isn't it better now?" Qin Yi was very happy.

When Qin Yi took out the first fruit at the accident scene, he didn't think much about it. He just feared that Ye Fang's injuries were severe, so he used the fruit to help him heal. After the hospital check-up, Qin Yi realized the unexpected healing effects of the Blood Spirit Fruit and knew he couldn't keep it a secret. So, he decided to come up with a plan to distance himself from the discovery.

Although Qin Yi seemed lazy, he was very clear-headed. From the second time he took out the Blood Spirit Fruit until now, he had been setting up a plan. Currently, he felt his plan was good enough to protect himself as he grew.

Indeed, seeing the miraculous effects of the spring water on plants and animals and the effects of the spirit herbs, Qin Yi had a big plan. The initial funds would depend on the auction of the Snow Ginseng.

Yes, this was the best outcome! Ye Fang thought, feeling better.

Qin Yi looked at Lai Pi in Ye Fang's arms, feeling curious. Lai Pi never let anyone else hold him, so how did Ye Fang manage to hold him?

"How did you get Lai Pi to let you hold him? Many people saw him and wanted to hold him, but he never let them."

Hearing that Lai Pi didn't let others hold him, Ye Fang immediately perked up and said proudly, "What can I say, I'm just too handsome."

Qin Yi looked at Ye Fang's smug face and shook his head speechlessly.

Ye Fang checked his watch; it was only a little past ten, but he was hungry since he hadn't eaten breakfast. "Let's go eat. You probably didn't eat well on the train. I'll treat you, it's my treat!" Ye Fang said loudly, sounding very generous.

Qin Yi, who hadn't eaten on the train, was already hungry, so he nodded and followed Ye Fang to a restaurant.

Over the next few days, Qin Yi followed Ye Fang around, enjoying himself while waiting for the research results on the Snow Ginseng from Grandpa Ye's side.

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