Chapter 92: Old Tan’s Request

After arriving outside the back wall of the Old Family House, Zhou Yu took a running start, then grabbed the top of the wall and very easily entered the courtyard. This made him feel a bit surprised inside. One had to know, this courtyard wall was not low. For an ordinary person to climb over it, a running start would not be enough; they would need to use some tools.

He thought that the grapes nurtured by the Spiritual Energy might have played a small part, but the greater effect should have been from the Wind Eagle Meat he had been eating these past few days, and the half bowl of Bone Blood Pill Elixir soup he had just drunk.

As he climbed onto the top of the wall, several animals in the courtyard seemed to hear the movement and made some noises. However, they soon caught his scent and all came over to the wall.

Zhou Yu jumped down from the wall and was surrounded by these animals. They were very affectionate, as if worried about his sudden departure earlier.

“Alright, it’s fine now. Sorry for worrying you,” Zhou Yu said, patting Dabao and Xiaobao on their heads. He led them to the doorway of the house.

At this time, Huzi was still guarding that half bowl of Elixir soup. Even when Zhou Yu climbed into the courtyard, it did not move. Only when Zhou Yu approached did it stand up and wag its tail.

Zhou Yu walked closer to take a look. The half bowl of soup did not seem to be missing a single drop, which put his mind at ease. When he drank that half bowl of soup, he almost couldn’t control himself, let alone these animals.

The Bone Blood Pill was perhaps specially refined for Cultivators, but it contained the Spirit Bone and Essence Blood of a Spirit Beast. He believed it would also be very attractive to these animals.

“Good job, Huzi,” Zhou Yu said, rubbing its head. He then picked up the bowl of Elixir soup from the table.

This half bowl of soup was still releasing a rich aroma. After thinking for a moment, he decided to finish it now. The Elixir’s medicinal effect might not evaporate, but now that it was blended with water, it would likely dissipate over time.

However, Zhou Yu did not gulp down the half bowl in one go like before. Instead, he finished the half bowl of soup in small sips with pauses in between. After each sip, he would practice some fist movements in the courtyard for a while to help disperse the warm energy flow from the Bone Blood Pill.

After finishing the half bowl of soup, he felt refreshed and clear-headed, as if he were in the sea. He also felt the strength in his body continuously increasing.

He looked around the courtyard and walked over to the well. There was a big water jar placed there. It had been there since he was a child, and it looked like it weighed at least over a hundred pounds. With a small amount of water inside, the total weight was probably over three hundred pounds.

Zhou Yu clenched his fist, extended both hands, and tried to lift it. He actually lifted it directly without much effort. One had to know, a normal ordinary person could at most lift something around two hundred pounds, and even then, they would feel the strain.

After putting the big jar down, his face was full of joy. Even without the secret techniques of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, he felt that these twenty Bone Blood Pills would make his physical fitness far surpass that of an ordinary person on Earth.

Afterwards, he went back to his room and brought over the small green medicine bottle. He poured out the other half of a Bone Blood Pill. After some thought, he felt that taking half a pill every day was the safest approach.

According to Elder Zheng of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, one pill every two days was the recommendation, and that was while practicing the secret techniques. So, to avoid any dangerous conditions, he would still take only half a pill every day.

Apart from Wind Eagle Meat, the Bone Blood Pill should be the thing that helped his body the most at this stage, because he could very clearly see the increase in his physical fitness.

After putting the medicine bottle back in his room, Zhou Yu began to busy himself in the courtyard. He moved some mature Jade Dew plants out from the Main Spirit Gathering Array, propagated some more, and dripped some Spirit Stabilizing Liquid onto a few of the Jade Dew plants to make them develop colorful variegation.

It had been five or six days since he last heard Fairy Suxin’s voice from the Radio. The two small cuttings of Jade Sound Bamboo he got from her had now grown into small bamboos. They looked very green and vibrant, extremely beautiful.

However, based on Zhou Yu’s estimate, for this bamboo to grow to mature size would probably take at least around twenty days, and that was the minimum time estimate.

Compared to other plants, the Jade Sound Bamboo was not so urgently needed. He would make further plans whenever it matured.

Just as Zhou Yu was busy, the phone suddenly rang. He looked at it. It was an unfamiliar number. With a puzzled look on his face, he pressed the answer button.

“Hello, is this Xiao Yu? This is Grandpa Tan, the beekeeper,” an old voice came from the phone.

As soon as Zhou Yu heard this, a smile appeared on his face. He quickly said, “Grandpa Tan, it’s me, Xiao Yu.”

“Haha, I knew Gouwa wouldn’t dare lie to me. How did it go last time you collected the Honey? Did you get stung by the bees?” Old Tan laughed heartily and then asked.

“Grandpa Tan, you should know who I am—the legendary Little Universe. And I have to thank you for the full set of honey extraction tools. Otherwise, even Little Universe wouldn’t have been much use,” Zhou Yu said half-jokingly.

Old Tan couldn’t help but shake his head and smile. “At least you have a conscience, kid. This time, I have something to ask for your help with.”

“Just tell me what you need, Grandpa. I’ll spare no effort, even unto death,” Zhou Yu said without hesitation. He had taken advantage of many things as a child; now it was time to pay it back.

“Haha, it’s not that serious. I wanted to ask if you still have any Honey left. I have an old customer who buys some Honey from me every once in a while. It’s been over ten years like this. Even though I only have five or six beehives at home now, I still save some for him.”

“But the Honey I extracted last time at home was accidentally sold by my son to someone else. Now there’s too little left at home. I wanted to see if you have any. Don’t worry, I’ll pay you right away,” Old Tan briefly explained the matter he needed help with to Zhou Yu.

Upon learning what happened, Zhou Yu quickly said, “Grandpa Tan, what are you saying? I’d help you even without money. Please wait a moment, Grandpa. Let me check the beehive.”

Hearing Zhou Yu’s words, Old Tan couldn’t help but smile. It seemed this kid really had been letting the bees be.

Zhou Yu put the phone on the table in the courtyard, put on his hat and gloves, opened the beehive, and took out a Honeycomb Frame. Through the bees, he saw the condition inside the honeycomb. It looked like part of it had already been sealed with wax by the bees. It should be ready to harvest.

“Grandpa Tan, when do you need it? I can start extracting the honey this afternoon,” Zhou Yu said, returning to the table and picking up the phone.

A smile appeared on Old Tan’s face. “No rush, no rush. You can bring it over tomorrow morning. Three jars will be enough. I still have two jars here. Oh, if you don’t have any jars there, come and get some from me.”

“Alright. I still have enough jars here. I’ll bring them to you first thing tomorrow morning,” Zhou Yu nodded and agreed. Last time, he had taken five jars from Old Tan and had only used one to store the Honey from the Immortal World.

“Haha, Xiao Yu, thank you then,” Old Tan smiled happily. The leniency he showed these mischievous kids in their childhood was now being repaid.

“What are you saying, Grandpa? It’s just a small thing,” Zhou Yu waved his hand and said, completely unconcerned.