章節 42: Chapter 042
When they were nearing the village, Yu Mang and the others cheered.
The people guarding the village entrance immediately informed everyone of the returning team. By the time Yu Su and the others reached the village, most people had run out to welcome them back.
In the crowd, Yu Su spotted Yu Zhou, with Yu Ji and Yu Kui following him. The three little ones stood on tiptoes, trying to get a glimpse of the team.
Yu Su stood at the forefront of the team, and as soon as Yu Zhou saw him, his eyes lit up, and he ran over.
"Big brother!" Yu Ji and the others shouted and followed suit.
Yu Su squatted down, and when Yu Zhou ran over, he picked him up.
"Brother," Yu Zhou called.
"Good boy, brother is back. Have you been eating well? Has anyone bullied you?" Yu Su asked, holding him. Seeing that Yu Zhou looked good, he guessed that he had been doing well in the village.
Indeed, Yu Zhou said, "No one bullied me, and I've been eating."
Yu Su patted his head. The child now spoke much more clearly than before.
"What about Father? Is Father okay?"
Yu Zhou nodded, and curiously looked at Lu Yan behind Yu Su. He didn't recognize this person but had been staring at him and his brother. It seemed strange.
"He's called Lu Yan, and he'll be part of our village from now on."
"This is my little brother, Yu Zhou."
Yu Su introduced them to each other. Lu Yan had heard Yu Su mention having a brother and a father but seeing Yu Zhou's small and thin appearance, he didn't match the image he had in mind. He thought Yu Su's family in the village should be doing well.
"I, in the future, will take care of him." Lu Yan pointed to Yu Zhou.
Yu Su smiled, telling Yu Zhou, "Did you hear that? In the future, Brother Lu Yan will look out for you."
Yu Zhou was still a bit shy, but this time, he didn't hide behind Yu Su. Instead, he curiously stared at Lu Yan.
Yu Su, accompanied by Yu Zhou, Lu Yan, and the siblings Yu Ji and Yu Kui, returned home.
With Yu Shi at home taking care of things and watching over Jian Yunchuan, she was pleasantly surprised to see Yu Su return.
"Yu Su!"
"You've finally come back."
"Sister," Yu Su appreciated her help in taking care of Yu Zhou and Jian Yunchuan during this time, and besides salt, he brought back many useful items, "I don't know if you like these, but anything exchangeable, I've brought it back for you."
Yu Shi was pleasantly surprised, "Useful, very useful! Yu Su, thank you so much!"
In fact, she didn't ask Yu Su to exchange much, and she was well aware that there wouldn't be many things he could bring back. Just getting some salt was already good enough. Unexpectedly, Yu Su not only brought back salt but also many other things.
Yu Shi knew in her heart that Yu Su had privately supplemented her.
"But there's too much. These are your own goods; I can't take them."
"It's okay; you just keep them. I exchanged some for myself too. These are for you. Thank you for taking care of my brother and Father during this time."
Yu Shi was moved, and although she was not aware that Yu Su had already replaced the witch doctor's position and was about to become the new shaman in the village, her trust in Yu Su had already reached its peak based on the current situation in his home.
"Go back and see your Father now. I won't disturb your reunion." Yu Shi knew that Yu Su had a lot to do after just returning. She took the goods and went home with Yu Ji and Yu Kui.
Yu Su, with Yu Zhou and Lu Yan, went to his own home.
At the doorstep, he saw Jian Yunchuan sitting in front, eagerly looking outside.
Seeing Yu Su return, he was initially delighted, but then he put on a stern face, looking quite unhappy.
Yu Su knew he was angry that he had been away for so long, walked over, and squatted down, looking at him, "Father, I'm back."
Jian Yunchuan expressed his displeasure straightforwardly, pushing Yu Su away and loudly complaining that Yu Su was useless, disobedient, and that he didn't want Yu Su anymore. He repeated these words over and over, not knowing any other words of abuse.
Yu Su didn't get angry. He patiently comforted him, "I'm sorry, Father, I shouldn't have stayed away for so many days. But I went to find medicine to cure your illness and also brought back salt. From now on, everything we eat will be flavorful."
Jian Yunchuan had no concept of his own illness, but he knew about salt. Having salted meat was delicious, and he was clear about that. At this point, he clamored for meat.
"Okay, later I'll go hunt a plump mountain chicken, and we'll have chicken and mushroom soup."
Lu Yan watched the interaction between Yu Su and Jian Yunchuan. He had probably figured out Jian Yunchuan's situation. Observing the austere conditions of Yu Su's home, he now understood what kind of life Yu Su had been leading before.
After soothing Jian Yunchuan and settling down at home, Yu Su took Lu Yan to the village chief's house.
Seeing him coming, the village chief sighed, "If you didn't come, I was about to look for you. How is your father doing?"
"Fine. I've gathered the medicinal herbs to cure my father's illness. In the next few days, I'll prepare to cure my father's illness first."
Surprised, the village chief asked, "Can it really be cured?"
Yu Su nodded, "Yes."
After the visit to Salt Village, the village chief's trust in Yu Su had reached its peak. He wouldn't doubt anything Yu Su said, and, of course, he wouldn't doubt that Jian Yunchuan's illness couldn't be cured.
"That's great. If your father's illness is truly cured, your family can improve as well," the village chief expressed joy. After all, everyone was well aware of Jian Yunchuan's long-term illness, and the situation in Yu Su's family was no secret.
Yu Su came to discuss several matters with the village chief. First was the placement of Xin Ya and the other six slaves, second was the development of the salt spring, third was the previously agreed-upon cellar issue, and fourth was the disposition of the witch doctor.
"I have a vacant house next to mine. I suggest temporarily placing them there; it's convenient for me to keep an eye on them, and there's no need to worry about any issues," Yu Su proposed.
The house to the right of his was occupied by Yu Shi's family, and the one on the left had been empty for a long time. It used to be inhabited by a hunter who, unfortunately, died in an accident while hunting, leaving the house vacant.
The village chief nodded, "That works."
"As for the development of the salt spring, I propose checking if we can open a mountain road. If possible, we can connect directly from Deer God Mountain to the Salt Spring Valley, saving time and avoiding the long detour."
When Yu Su suggested opening a mountain road, the village chief hesitated. Opening a mountain road wasn't a simple task, and he wasn't sure how long it would take.
Yu Su said, "Even if we don't open it now, it's something we'll have to do eventually. We can't keep taking the long route. Moreover, not incorporating Salt Spring Valley into our sphere of influence poses risks."
"Of course, the most urgent matter now is to dig the cellar. Once we solve the winter issue, we can address the matter of the salt spring."
After some consideration, the village chief agreed. Winter preparations were indeed the top priority.
"If you agree, I'll take care of this matter," Yu Su suggested.
"Digging the cellar was your idea, so we'll follow your lead," the village chief readily agreed.
The last matter was that of the witch doctor. Yu Su didn't want to delay this issue any longer and decided to go up Deer God Mountain the next day.
The village chief had no objections. Yu Su was the current inheritor of the mountain god's legacy, and straightforwardly put, given Yu Su's current strength and the support of others like Yu Feng and Yu Mang, his position in the village had surpassed the previous norm.
The village chief couldn't interfere with what Yu Su decided to do.
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The next day, Yu Su and the others escorted the witch doctor into the mountains.
People who hadn't followed to Salt Village found it hard to believe the rumors of the witch doctor framing Yu Su. Many were against Yu Su taking the witch doctor to Deer God Mountain.
However, with the village chief's strong support and the backing of Yu Feng, Yu Mang, and the hunting team members who went to Salt Village and exchanged salt, people were warned not to offend Yu Su. The voices of opposition quickly diminished.
The witch doctor had wanted to stir up trouble, but seeing this, he couldn't help but feel disappointed.
Upon reaching Deer God Mountain, everyone but Yu Su and the witch doctor stopped. Currently, aside from Yu Su and the witch doctor, others couldn't enter Deer God Mountain.
"I'll go in first to report to the mountain god," Yu Su said.
This matter needed to be reported to Qingze first. In essence, he had done many things under Qingze's name, and he needed Qingze's backing.
The others thought Yu Su was just going to consult with the witch doctor and didn't suspect anything else.
Yu Su, as usual, passed through the misty forest and arrived at the foot of Deer God Mountain.
"Mountain God, I am Yu Su. I'm back, and I've brought some Bixuzhu fruits for you," Yu Su said.
As soon as he finished speaking, Qingze appeared. The elegant white deer leaped down from the mountain, landing lightly on a large rock, then leaped gently to Yu Su's side.
A faint green transparent tip adorned the sharp horns on the deer's elegant head, shimmering in the sunlight. With each leap, it seemed like little green snowflakes scattered in the air.
When it stopped in front of Yu Su, lively wood spirit energy surrounded both it and Yu Su.
Qingze, elegantly observing Yu Su, glanced at him from head to toe. Not seeing any sign of Bixuzhu fruits, it was displeased. It tilted its head slightly, coldly staring at Yu Su.
Yu Su guessed its meaning: "You rascal, where are my Bixuzhu fruits? Dare you deceive me?"
"Here, here, I picked a lot," Yu Su didn't dare to provoke this big shot. He quickly took out the Bixuzhu fruits from the spatial storage and piled them into a small mountain on a slab of stone.
Upon seeing the Bixuzhu fruits, Qingze's eyes immediately brightened. It didn't care how Yu Su conjured them; it lowered its head and sniffed the scent of the fruits, then picked up several and started eating.
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