Of course, enoki mushrooms were not the only type of fungus.
What was a fungus?
The mushrooms that were commonly seen were all fungi. Black fungus and tremella were also fungi. This kind of plant did not contain chlorophyll and could not carry out photosynthesis. They lived in a wide range of environments. They could survive in water, air, soil, and even inside the bodies of animals and plants.
Jiang He was quite interested in the mutated fungus.
Still, he could not stand the attitude of the Great Desert Swordsman.
Money first, information later?
Afraid that I'm lying to you?
"Bleh. I'm afraid you're lying to me. You're quite famous in Xibei, so why haven't I heard of you?" Jiang He complained, and was about to sleep when his phone rang.
It was Wang Meng.
Jiang He promptly declined.
But the bastard was persistent, and called again.
A classic saying appeared in Jiang He's mind: If you ignore me today, I'll make you unworthy tomorrow.
Lighting himself a cigarette, Jiang He answered the call.
Wang Meng laughed out loud over the phone. "Well, bro, I was just joking … weren't you looking for mutated fruits and vegetable seeds? Aren't fungus vegetables too? "
His attitude was much better this time, and his tone was not as cocky as before. "I did find a patch of mutated fungus out in the wild, and managed to pluck one by luck. We could talk in detail if you're interested."
"Didn't you just say that the reason you could ascend to rank-four in martial arts had a lot to do with that mutated fungus?"
Wang Meng chuckled awkwardly over the phone.
"It's just a hush. My ascension definitely had something to do with that experience, but it's not entirely because of that mutated fungus."
Jiang He nodded.
That was more like it.
If that bastard kept insisting that he could ascend from rank-three to rank-four because of the mutated fungus, Jiang He would suspect him of being a liar!
After all, there was a great threshold between rank-three and rank-four. Once ascended, one could cultivate True Qi and improve by leaps and bounds, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that one's strength would increase by several times.
Such information could easily be sold to the Martial Arts Department (MAD) for more than 50 merit points.
On Wang Meng's side, he was still chattering on about the special features of the "mutated fungus" he had collected. He said that after taking it, his Qi and blood would be greatly enhanced, and he would have endless energy all over his body …
Jiang He could not help asking, "Mister Wang, may I ask … what is that fungus you picked?"
Wang Meng paused and whispered, "Black fungus, black fungus."
"Then you could have just said black wood-ears. Why did you keep saying it's a mutated fungus? I thought it was a lingzhi!" Jiang He was a little speechless and cursed. "Are you from the Western Xia Province?"
"En!"
"Where is Xixia from?"
"My hometown is in Helan County, but I moved to the provincial capital two years ago." Wang Meng replied. He was a martial artist. Although his strength had improved greatly before the Spirit Energy Revival, he had only recently reached Rank-4. As a martial artist, he naturally knew more than ordinary people. It was normal for him to move early.
Moreover, some time ago, the news had reported that the entire Helan County had been relocated to the new urban area of the Xixia City. The Helan County was backed by the Helan Mountains. So, it would be too dangerous if they didn't move.
"Alright."
Jiang He said, "I'm going to Mount Helan tomorrow anyway. We'll talk then."
He would have to pass by Western Xia City on his way to Mount Helan from Lingzhou City.
He hung up.
Jiang He yawned and was ready to sleep.
He had been a little interested at first, but once he heard that the mutated fungus Wang Meng mentioned was black wood-ears, he became a little bored.
"Still, black wood-ears are black wood-ears …"
"It's quite good for stir-frying and cold dressing, and it's quite nutritious too. The effects of the mutated black wood-ears would definitely be better after I cultivate them."
Soon …
Jiang He fell asleep.
After waking up naturally again, Jiang He washed up and went downstairs to find Sora waiting at the top of the stairs as well, saying sweetly, "You're awake, Master? I've prepared lunch. What do you think … "
Jiang He was about to say that lunch was ready.
But when he looked up, he found Mu Wanqiu sitting on the sofa, and quickly said, "Wait a moment. I have something to discuss with Miss Mu."
He had blacklisted Mu Wanqiu from the dining table …
Mu Wanqiu was a little speechless when she saw Jiang He in his pajamas. "Do you wake up at this hour every day, Jiang He?"
"Yeah."
Jiang He smiled begrudgingly as he sat across Mu Wanqiu. "Maybe the Sky Demon Cult has been tormenting me a little too much lately, so my sleep quality is plummeting. I wake up on my own every day at this hour, and can't sleep again even if I wanted to!"
Even as he spoke …
Leaning back on the sofa and rubbing his temples helplessly, he said, "I'll accompany you to Mount Helan for now. I'll think of a way to adjust my body when I get back, and see if I could improve my sleep quality."
Mu Wanqiu: "…"
She whipped out her phone and took a closer look.
It was indeed one in the afternoon.
But why did Jiang He's words feel as if the sun had not risen yet?
You only woke up at one in the afternoon, and you call that poor sleep quality?
How am I supposed to explain the pile of work I have to do every day and cultivate if I only sleep for four to five hours?
The more Mu Wanqiu thought about it, the angrier she became. Rising to her feet, she said, "Hurry up and eat. We'll leave for Mount Helan afterward."
With that, she strode out of the mansion and climbed into her off-road vehicle, which was parked outside the yard.
Jiang He gave chase, saying, "Well, dinner is ready. Why don't we eat together? Alright, if you don't want to eat, help me move the camping stuff I prepared to your car."
"…"
Mu Wanqiu scowled even harder.
I didn't even say anything, and you're saying I don't want to eat?
Would a little bit of rice from your house make you poor?
Then, she watched as Jiang He went into his storeroom and moved out a huge pile of stuff.
A grill rack, sleeping bags, a tent … and there was even a bottle of oil, a small wok, as well as a pile of seasoning, salt, and barbecue ingredients.
"Time is tight and the preparations were rushed, which is why this is all I have. Still, I could get whatever I want to eat from Mount Helan when the time comes … Help me move it, I'm going to have some food."
… …
Mount Helan.
Several figures were standing side by side atop a mountain, looking out into the distance.
Following their line of sight, they could clearly see an incomparably huge canopy on the opposite hillside.
There was no wind in the mountain, but the canopy of the tree was constantly swaying. Occasionally, a ferocious beast would run past, and there would be a crisp "pa" sound. Immediately after, the ferocious beast would be torn into pieces and turned into blood and flesh that scattered all over the ground.
The flesh and blood that splattered over the ground would vanish without a trace in mere moments, as if devoured by the earth, leaving only a pile of dried bones.
Upon a closer look, there was an entire layer of dried bones beneath the tree.
A middle-aged martial artist with a full beard and an alloy combat axe slung over his back appeared excited and growled, "It's a big fella. It's a big fella, and we wouldn't be able to handle it with just the few of us. Contact HQ at once and request backup!"
(PS: It's already three in the morning, and I'm too dizzy to write anymore. I'll make up for the tenth update tomorrow. I'm really sorry for missing updates on the first day, and I've received a lot of tips today. I'll send my thanks tomorrow.)
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