Zhao Lei outside the gate obviously couldn't enter the city today. The remaining soldiers, because of Duan Yong's departure, did not bother them. They just left them where they were and returned to the city gate.
The old vegetable farmer looked at the young man in front of him who was helping him and kept bowing:
"Thank you for your help, sir, otherwise I, my old bones, would have to answer here today."
Zhao Lei quickly helped the old vegetable farmer up and said quickly:
"Hey! Old man, what are you talking about? You are so old, as old as my grandfather. How can I bear to have you bullied by those Qiu Ba?"
Zhao Lei's voice softened as he spoke, and he looked at the soldiers at the door with his peripheral vision.
"By the way, my name is Zhao Lei, kid. I haven't asked my name yet."
"That's a coincidence. Old man, my surname is also Zhao, and my name is Youde. We are still from the same family."
"Uncle Zhao, you are carrying wild vegetables to go to the city to sell them. You are so old, and you don't see any family members accompanying you."
Hearing Zhao Lei's inquiry, Mr. Zhao sighed and said:
"The world is miserable. A few years ago, my son was drafted by the government to serve as a soldier. The court imposed taxes one after another. My daughter-in-law ran away with someone else because she couldn't stand the poverty of her family and her life was hopeless.
Now my grandson and I are the only two people left at home, and our family lives on two acres of thin farmland. There has been a severe drought this year, and no food can grow in the land.
My grandson fell seriously ill a few days ago and was lying at home unable to move. Even inviting the barefoot doctor from the village did not work.
There was nothing of value at home, so I could only pick some wild vegetables and go to the city to exchange for money, and invite a doctor from the city to come to my home to see a doctor.
What a sin. Now I can't enter this city. What should I do with my bedridden grandson? "
As he spoke, tears filled the corners of Mr. Zhao's eyes.
After listening to Uncle Zhao's story, Zhao Lei couldn't help but sigh. How could Uncle Zhao's experience be similar to his own.
But this is just a small part of the ordinary poor people in Zhao State.
While listening to what Uncle Zhao said, Zhao Lei lifted up the basket and picked up wild vegetables scattered on the ground.
The moment Zhao Lei touched this wild vegetable, he felt a sudden alertness all over his body. It was this familiar feeling. He actually felt the same energy as chalcedony on this wild vegetable.
Sure enough, his judgment was correct. When Zhao Lei saw this wild vegetable for the first time, he felt a sense of déjà vu.
In addition, this wild vegetable is extremely tender. In the past, it might have been just a sigh, but in this day and age, it is not common to find such tender wild vegetables.
Just these wild vegetables, the property Zhao Lei lost was already worth it. Even if he paid a hundred times more, it would still not be as good as what he had now.
Zhao Lei is not just interested in the wild vegetables in front of him. It is better to teach him to fish than to teach him to fish. What he wants to know more is where to get these wild vegetables.
The energy on this wild vegetable is the same as chalcedony. If Zhao Lei guessed correctly, it should be water spiritual power.
Before, he was worried about whether the chalcedony could consume all the medicinal power in his body, but with these wild vegetables that contain the same water spiritual power as chalcedony, it might be possible. As long as there are enough, it will be exhausted. .
Maybe you can also find water-based treasures like chalcedony, which can be used to practice Shui Yuan Jue.
Zhao Lei did not reveal his thoughts easily, so as not to alert the enemy. He planned to build a closer relationship first and then slowly trick him out.
These fairy grasses fell into their hands and were only used as a last resort to satisfy their hunger, or used in exchange for some money, which could only be a waste of natural resources.
But if they fall into their own hands, they can be more effective. When Zhao Lei successfully cultivates immortality, he will naturally give them some compensation.
Zhao Lei put all the wild vegetables into the basket and asked:
"Uncle Zhao, we can't enter this city now, so what are you going to do next?"
"Hey, let's go home first. My grandson is still at home. The barefoot doctor in the village hasn't finished the medicine he prescribed, so just drink it first. If something unexpected happens, I won't be able to survive either. .”
"Uncle Zhao, what are you talking about? Your grandson has his own destiny and will definitely get through this difficulty.
Boy, I have traveled all over the country and learned a lot of good prescriptions to treat diseases and save people. If it is convenient, I can show it to your grandson. Maybe the prescription I have can just cure your grandson's disease. "
"Young Master, you really mean what you say!"
"Old man, can I still lie to you? What do you have that I can lie to?"
After saying this, Zhao Lei laughed twice.
Zhao Lei is not just lying. He usually goes into the mountains to hunt, and he does not just make a living from hunting.
Zhao Lei would have starved to death just by hunting alone. Collecting herbs along the way when hunting in the mountains is also a way for him to make a living.
There are often caravans coming to collect herbs in their village, and they always designate herbs to purchase.
It was during this trip that Zhao Lei got to know many herbal medicines and also learned some folk remedies for treating diseases and saving lives.
Besides, even if I really can't cure it, then I still have Granny Hei to take care of it. As an accomplished cat demon, I shouldn't be able to cure even mortal diseases.
After hearing Zhao Lei's affirmative answer, Uncle Zhao rekindled hope in his heart. He was an old man, had no money, could not enter the city, and the prescription given by the barefoot doctor in the village did not work.
Maybe the man in front of him is really capable and can cure his grandson's disease.
Instead of lying in bed waiting to die, why not give it a try and treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor.
The young man in front of him was really a kind man. Not only did he help him out, but now he also wanted to treat his grandson's illness. Old Man Zhao didn't even know how to thank him.
He saw that Zhao Lei was still holding the burden in his hand, so he was ready to take it from Zhao Lei.
"Uncle Zhao, please take a rest and leave this to me."
"How can this trouble you, young master? Don't look at me, old man. I'm old, but my body and bones are still good. I can do it myself."
As he said this, Old Man Zhao stepped forward and snatched the burden from Zhao Lei's hand.
Originally, Zhao Lei was his great benefactor, and he had nothing to repay. How could he now let him shoulder the burden?
"Old Uncle Zhao, it's your body and bones that are good for you. It's my choice. If you want to snatch it from me again, then I'll sleep here with the basket in my arms, and neither of us can touch it."
"Oh, why are you so stubborn? Forget it, it's your choice.
My house is not far from here, and it's almost dinner time. If you don't mind, go to my house and deal with the couple. "
As Uncle Zhao addressed Zhao Lei, he changed from young master to elder brother, and the relationship became much closer.
"Old man, when you say that, I'm really a little hungry, so I'm sorry to trouble you."
