kvmb Chapter 57, "The Old Immortal," is only in one episode? Brother Wood is unemployed.
Chapter 57, "The Old Immortal," is only in one episode? Brother Wood is unemployed.
You have good news and bad news. Which should you hear first?
Let me start with the bad news.
Oh dear, I have some shocking news to tell you all—that magical old hermit vanished in a flash! Isn't that unbelievable?!
Before Qiu Rongmu could even accumulate enough years of apprenticeship experience, the very next morning after finding the bullhead and bringing it home, she went up the mountain to check in, only to discover that the entire pharmacy had vanished into thin air!
The people around him were clueless: "What kind of deity? Never seen one before. Bro, are you in the wrong movie set?!"
Qiu Rongmu was stunned: "What does this mean? I've only just started working here and I'm already being laid off?! And without even a notice? This unemployment is happening faster than my year-end bonus is gone in an instant!"
Before she could even catch her breath, her parents and older sister were already urging her relentlessly: "Hurry up and prepare for the imperial examination! Our family is waiting for you to pass with flying colors and bring glory to our family!"
Poor Qiu Rongmu's head was buzzing when he heard this: "Writing articles, playing power games, forming sects? This stuff is worse than a nightmare!"
His inner monologue: I'd rather farm for the rest of my life than take the imperial examinations!
So, Qiu Rongmu began his "underground worker" mode—on the surface, he would solemnly tell his family, "Yes, I'm preparing for exams!" But in reality, only Qiu Xiaoshi, also known as Xiao Si, understood him and saw how well he was doing—massaging the chili peppers and eggplants in the field, giving psychological counseling to the chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs...
My family kept praising me.
Father: "Oh dear, this child is so diligent, he studies until sunset every day before coming home."
Mother: "Yes, our son is so tired that he's yawning late at night, but he's still studying by lamplight!"
Sister: As long as my brother can succeed in the imperial examination, what does it matter if I sacrifice a little?
Who would have guessed that Qiu Rongmu was staying up all night actually to write a diagnostic report for the calf from Old Li's family, who gave him a plot of land to grow medicinal herbs?!
Only Sizi understood him: "Haha, buddy is really amazing, but these days, even calves are enjoying expert-level treatment!"
However, the story isn't all bad. Let's hear the good news.
Ever since Qiu Rongmu picked up the little ox, her tongue has become incredibly eloquent, and she's speaking with increasing sophistication!
Sometimes, a few casual remarks can even move Sizi to tears: "Brother, how can you be so wise? You actually understand the language of Sizi Planet. I no longer have to talk to myself in front of my wooden block phone."
Autumn's Glory at Dusk: With this level of skill, if you keep practicing, you'll only drift further and further away from passing the imperial examinations!
Back on the night that Sizi was found, the night was so beautiful that it was intoxicating!
Little Si tossed and turned on the kang (heated brick bed) by the east window of the west room, unable to fall asleep!
She thought that ever since she inexplicably woke up and was separated from the young general Xu Shiji, she was sent back to the late Zhenguan period. Although she saw her aging father for the last time and experienced the great grief of losing her loved ones, she was still deeply saddened.
Sizi saw that her brother Zhinu had a long way to go and a heavy responsibility ahead. With beautiful sisters-in-law around, her brother was drifting further and further away from her, which made her feel really bad.
But remembering the old sage who could see right through her and asked her to do nine good deeds anonymously, she regained her motivation to move forward!
Although Sizi doesn't know where the road ahead leads, as long as she keeps moving forward, it will be worth it!
That very night, the nightmare struck like a sudden, unexpected teacher checking the dorms! Terrified, Si Zi broke out in a cold sweat: "I'm doomed! I'll have to measure the size of this psychological trauma thirty times to be accurate!"
In the quiet of the night, Xiao Si unfortunately encountered an incredibly terrifying nightmare, and she was "acting it out."
Upon hearing Sizi's whimpering sobs, Qiu Rongmu immediately darted in from the east window of the north room, her speed comparable to a delivery guy sprinting in the last five seconds: "Don't be afraid, Sizi, I'm here!"
Qiu Rongmu rushed into the south room, waking up Sizi. Then he put his hand under the small floral quilt and said, "Little Sizi, don't be afraid. Touch this kang (heated brick bed). Brother has heated it up nice and warm for you." Sizi touched the warm kang and felt much more at ease.
Qiu Rongmu continued, "Tonight, your brother promises you, little sister, you'll sleep like a soundly sleeping pig—Second Senior Brother!!!"
Little Sizi, though still somewhat dazed, giggled. Qiu Rongmu, using the moonlight, planned to return to the north room.
Upon seeing Qiu Rongmu return to the kang (heated brick bed) in the north room, even though they were separated by only a small hall, Xiao Sizi felt a slight relief, but then instantly tensed up again!
She couldn't help but whisper a plea for help: "Honey, don't go! The kang (heated brick bed) is warm, that's true, but my heart is still freezing... Why don't you sleep on the headboard and keep me company for a chat?"
Qiu Rongmu remained calm and composed, shaking off his "limited-edition Tang Dynasty bathrobe" as he declared domineeringly, "Alright, Sizi, I'll go get the bedding. I'll be fully equipped! Look at this long robe and trousers set, not only is it warm, but it also has an ancient style buff, giving you a maximum sense of security!!"
Xiao Si stared at Qiu Rongmu's pajamas, suppressing a laugh as she teased, "Brother, your Tang Dynasty-style robe, tsk tsk tsk, it seems like it can summon Tang Sanzang to recite the Tightening-Headband Mantra. Could it also help me find the ancient 'fixed spell'?"
Qiu Rongmu was amused by this: "Haha, I don't have that ability. But if I really know how to recite the Tightening Spell, and you really know how to recite the Firmness Spell, then we can be a pair, stick together for warmth, take on more disciples, and go to the Western Paradise to retrieve the scriptures without needing to bring a map!"
The atmosphere became much more lively, but Xiao Si still looked somewhat gloomy.
Her little pouty lips were covered by the blanket as she whispered, "Honey, I just dreamt that I secretly did nine good deeds without anyone knowing... Then I went to find the old immortal to ask how to be reborn in the 80s, but he disappeared! Now I can't find that path at all!! And a few green-haired monsters, purple-haired monsters, and blue-haired monsters appeared and wanted to eat my flesh..."
Qiu Rongmu was trembling from holding back laughter. He patted Xiao Si's blanket and said, "Brother Shizi, don't worry. A dream is just a dream, like a temporary job. When you wake up, it's all over. You secretly did nine good deeds? So you had to cover for yourself while doing good deeds?"
Si Zi burrowed her head deeper into the blankets. "Maybe the old sage just wanted to tell me: there are no cheat codes in life, every journey is a main quest!"
After saying that, Qiu Rongmu served up a "philosophical chicken soup" speech: "Remember, as long as you have light in your heart, even if you take the wrong path, it is another fork in the road to glory!" The two then fell into a deep sleep.
Unexpectedly, the next day, Xiao Si's "dream" came true; the old sage and his "company" actually disappeared...