Chapter 12 of 100

Chapter 12

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Back at the rental apartment, Lin Xiao closed the door, and in a flash, he entered the space with the Blood Orchid.

He planted the Blood Orchid in the black soil with his own hands, watered it with some space water, and began to observe it carefully.

After receiving the nourishment from the black soil, the Blood Orchid showed obvious improvement. The deep red color, which was inherently alluring, gradually began to radiate, becoming both captivating and beautiful.

Judging from the situation, it might not even take three days; it would be almost healed in about two days.

"Woof, woof, woof"

A small, plump ball of fur ran over happily from a distance.

Our long-lost Purple Golden Mastiff, since being bought, spent most of its time in the space. Lin Xiao would come in every day to give it some goat's milk and then ignore it.

After more than a month, the originally weak Purple Golden Mastiff became increasingly energetic. The black, bald fur it was born with had fallen out, replaced by a coat of black and purple fur, giving it a regal appearance.

It circled around Lin Xiao happily, and he picked it up to take a look.

Hmm~ Not bad, it's gradually showing the characteristics of a Purple Golden Mastiff, no longer looking like the ragged mess it was when first bought.

The Purple Golden Mastiff has three shedding periods: the fetal fur at birth, the current growth fur, and finally, the golden fur representing maturity.

After playing with the Purple Golden Mastiff for a while and checking that it had no issues, Lin Xiao left the space.

Three days passed in a flash. Lin Xiao had gone in to check on it a couple of times over the past two days, and the Blood Orchid had actually fully recovered the day before.

Thinking about the Blood Orchid, Lin Xiao decided to go to the pharmacy to get some ginseng seeds to see if they could be planted.

Deciding to act, he bought the seeds and entered the space.

"May the Jade Emperor, God, Buddha, the Devil, Zeus, and all the deities bless me and grant my wish." Lin Xiao said to himself.

After praying, he carefully dug a hole, planted the ginseng seeds, watered them, and waited quietly.

In Lin Xiao's perception, half an hour passed, then an hour, then two hours. The ginseng seeds sprouted a small sprout due to the black soil but then stopped growing.

Phew~ Finally, there's a second thing that can be planted in the black soil. It seems I should pray before planting anything in the future, Lin Xiao thought to himself after the ginseng successfully sprouted.

At the teahouse, the time for the appointment with Ye Ding arrived.

"Brother Lin, has the Blood Orchid been cured?" Ye Ding asked cautiously.

"Here, Brother Ye, take a look. Is this the Blood Orchid you were talking about?" Lin Xiao took out the Blood Orchid and showed it to Ye Ding.

Ye Ding's eyes narrowed, and he could no longer maintain his calm expression. He said excitedly, "Brother Lin, from now on, you are truly my brother. I owe you a favor. Curing the Blood Orchid is crucial for me. Thank you so much."

"Haha, wasn't I always your Brother Lin? Is Brother satisfied with this Blood Orchid?" Lin Xiao teased.

"Haha, yes, yes, you have always been my Brother Lin," Ye Ding said happily.

"Very satisfied. It looks just like it did before I picked it. Brother Lin, you truly have a miraculous touch." Ye Ding couldn't take his eyes off the Blood Orchid.

"Since it's been returned in perfect condition, can Brother tell me where you found the Blood Orchid?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Actually, after I learned the formula, I arranged for 500 people to search the mountains across the country, spending a lot of time and effort. Finally, I found the Blood Orchid in a remote area of the Taiyuan Mountains. I have already prepared a map for you," Ye Ding said, handing over the map.

Lin Xiao took the map from Ye Ding, carefully examined the direction it indicated, and then looked up at Ye Ding. "Brother Ye, it's in the depths of the Taiyuan Mountains. No wonder it's still preserved."

"From the look of it, Brother is planning to go there."

"Yes, now that I know where it is, I can't rest until I go."

"If Brother is going, I can arrange some bodyguards for you. The journey is dangerous, especially with the wild beasts in the mountains."

"Brother Ye, since I know it's in the depths of the Taiyuan Mountains, do you think I would be afraid of the wild beasts?"

After some persuasion, Ye Ding had no choice but to say, "Since Brother has made up his mind, I won't say anything more. I see that Brother hasn't bought any expedition equipment yet. Don't bother; I have several top-tier unused sets. Take one from me."

"This~" Lin Xiao thought for a moment.

"Alright, then I'll trouble Brother," Lin Xiao said.

"Not a trouble at all, just a small token of my appreciation."

"Also, this is the fee for treating the Blood Orchid for me." Ye Ding handed a check to Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao didn't even look at the amount and put it in his pocket.

Actually, for Lin Xiao, it didn't matter whether he had the equipment or not. With a space at his disposal, he could stay in the space every night, making the equipment unnecessary. The space was the key.

Ye Ding had good intentions, so Lin Xiao took a set of equipment and two weapons: a machete and a folding crossbow. He felt it was necessary to carry some weapons.

After saying goodbye to Ye Ding, Lin Xiao returned to the rental apartment.

He turned on the computer and searched for the Taiyuan Mountains.

The Taiyuan Mountains, located in the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, extend from the Heleishikou in the north to the Tianlong Mountains in the south. Historically, they are known as the Taiyuan Mountains.

The Taiyuan Mountains have witnessed 200,000 years of human activity, 5,000 years of civilization, and 2,500 years of city-building in Taiyuan. For thousands of years, the Taiyuan Mountains have been the backbone of Taiyuan, supporting the city's civilization and sharing the fate of its people, providing a stage for the development of Taiyuan's rich cultural heritage.

He also read some survival skills and strategies for the outdoors.

Taking out the check from Ye Ding, he looked at it.

"Wow~ So generous, I've never seen so much money in my life," Lin Xiao said with a slight sigh.

The check was for 500,000 RMB. For Lin Xiao, who earned a salary, it would take at least ten years to save that much.

Feeling that the money came too easily, he thought that just by using the black soil, he earned 500,000 RMB. It seemed that rich people's money was easier to earn, and Lin Xiao was already thinking about the money.

The next day, he transferred the money to his bank account and withdrew 10,000 RMB. He then swept through three supermarkets, buying all the basic food and lighters.

Of course, Lin Xiao didn't pay attention to the rumors about food crises and the end of the world.

Lin Xiao was already on the train to Taiyuan. If you ask why Lin Xiao didn't take a plane, I don't know either. Maybe it's just a quirk. Someone who is used to being poor might not think to use a more convenient mode of transportation like a plane.

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