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After dinner, Bai Tang took Hua Lu and the two of them to the flower hall, brewed some tea, and finally understood the reason for their visit.
Ye Mingzhu would not miss the opportunity to please Hua Manlou. In various works featuring time travel, treating Hua Manlou's eyes is of utmost importance. Ye Mingzhu relied on having cured Hua Manlou's eyesight to get acquainted with him and Lu Feng, and through their connection, she sought to get close to Ximen Chui Xue. Unfortunately, the owner of Ximen had a poor impression of Ye Mingzhu, believing that although her sword techniques were novel, she lacked sincerity in her swordsmanship and preferred not to associate with her.
The question arose: since Ye Mingzhu had already healed Hua Manlou's eyes, how did he become blind again? It turned out that when Ye Mingzhu treated Hua Manlou's eyes, she neither used medicine nor medical techniques; instead, she directly employed a "skill" to show off her abilities. Ye Mingzhu's skills could not be compared to Bai Tang's; it was possible that her system was a counterfeit. After Ye Mingzhu was defeated by Bai Tang, all her skills became ineffective, and Hua Manlou's eyes returned to their blind state. Concerned about her friend's eyesight, Lu Feng took Hua Manlou to Emei Mountain to find Ye Xiuzhu. At this time, Ye Xiuzhu was not Ye Mingzhu; without any miraculous enhancements, she could not treat Hua Manlou's eyes. Ma Xiuzhen stepped in to help her junior sister resolve the trouble and directed Lu Feng and Hua Manlou to seek Bai Tang's assistance. Ma Xiuzhen had firsthand experience with Bai Tang's abilities.
Like Ye Mingzhu, Bai Tang relied on a system. Given the unreliability of Ye Mingzhu's system, Bai Tang dared not use game skills and even decided to minimize the use of potions provided by the shop. Fortunately, she could travel to the future world. The technology and medical advancements in the future world were incredibly advanced; even if limbs were severed, they could regenerate with the aid of gene repair agents. Restoring eyesight would be a trivial matter.
Seeing Bai Tang take out a strange gadget, Lu Feng curiously poked at it and asked Bai Tang, "What is this?"
"It's an auxiliary tool for treating Seven Children's eyes," Bai Tang replied as she pulled out a syringe and a series of other items from a refrigerator that puzzled the two ancient individuals.
"This box is so cold!" Lu Feng exclaimed while playing with the refrigerator—inside it, the potions had already been taken out by Bai Tang. Opening and closing the door made Lu Feng feel extremely comfortable due to the chilly temperature. "Is the ice inside made from nitrate?"
"No! This is a refrigerator; the reason is quite complex, so I won't explain it to you. If you like it, I can give it to you. This refrigerator is just like the flashlight I gave you before; it charges with solar energy." Bai Tang placed the treatment device over Hua Manlou's eyes. The device resembled infrared glasses from a sci-fi movie and was very lightweight. When Bai Tang pressed a button on the instrument, Hua Manlou felt a gentle electric current stimulating several acupoints around his eyes—a tingling sensation that was quite pleasant.
"The flashlight you gave me last time was taken away by that persistent guy at the shop. Can you send me a few more?" Lu Feng asked shamelessly.
Bai Tang replied, "A few?"
Lu Feng grinned, "Hehe! Monkey Spirit wants one, as does Master Bitter Melon, Daoist Mu, Eagle Eye Old Seven... Hehe, adding them up comes to at least ten or more."
Bai Tang rolled her eyes: "You must have been showing off with that flashlight everywhere for others to want one."
Lu Feng had no shame: "You said that flashlight isn't worth much? Can you send me a few more?"
Bai Tang said, "You should change your nickname from Four Eyebrows to Four Faces."
Lu Feng chuckled: "Hehe, can you spare me a few?"
Bai Tang: "Two hundred taels of silver each, how many do you want, sir?"
Lu Feng: "You can't be serious!"
Bai Tang spread her hands: "This is my business. No credit!"
Lu Feng mumbled about someone who only had money in their eyes and no friends, while pulling out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and placing it in Bai Tang's palm: "Here you go, greedy ghost!"
Both Bai Tang and Hua Man Lou laughed. Hua Man Lou loved seeing Lu Feng get taken advantage of.
Bai Tang counted the banknotes: "Three thousand taels of silver, enough to buy fifteen flashlights. With so much money, you really are a tycoon!"
Both had heard Ye Mingzhu mention the term "tycoon" and understood its meaning. Lu Feng couldn't help but defend himself: "Compared to this one beside you, I'm not rich at all. I just got this three thousand taels not long ago, and you've already taken it away!"
Bai Tang pouted; Lu Feng earned money quickly but spent it even faster.
Lu Feng: "Zhu Ting is very interested in the decorations at your place and asked me to see if he could come over to learn how to make those things from you."
"I don't know how to make them!" Bai Tang replied. "I don't even understand the principles; I can't help the boss!"
"Then can you send me a few of your decorations to take back for Fatty to study?" Lu Feng was trying to secure benefits for the boss.
"Sure, just take whichever one you like." After all, Lu Feng couldn't possibly take large items like the television or washing machine; he could only take smaller things like clocks, lighters, electric shavers, etc. "I can also give the boss some professional books; whether he understands them or not is none of my business."
"That's fine, I'll thank you on his behalf!" Lu Feng quickly said. He believed in the boss's intelligence; whatever professional books they were, he would definitely understand them. However, Bai Tang couldn't imagine what an ancient person would learn from studying middle school physics and chemistry.
Bai Tang drew the gene repair fluid into a syringe and said to Hua Man Lou: "Seven Children, roll up your left sleeve!"
She really didn't want to ask the Flower God to take off his pants; she felt that those three words were an insult to Hua Man Lou.
"Alright!" Hua Man Lou paused for a moment before rolling up his sleeves. Although he didn't know what Bai Tang was planning to do, some doctors would ask patients to remove their upper garments when giving injections. Now, he was just being asked to roll up his sleeves to expose his arms, which was nothing to fuss about. He readily pulled up his sleeves, revealing his fair and strong arms.
Hua Man Lou's arms didn't have exaggerated bulging muscles, but they were very firm and well-defined, almost making Bai Tang drool.
"What are you doing?" Although he didn't believe Bai Tang would harm Hua Man Lou, seeing Bai Tang holding a strange object and preparing to inject it into Hua Man Lou made him cautious.
"I'm giving an injection! The liquid in the syringe is beneficial for repairing Hua Man Lou's eyes. This liquid cannot be ingested; it must be injected directly into his bloodstream," Bai Tang explained.
"This treatment method is quite novel. If it becomes widespread, people won't have to drink bitter medicine when they get sick anymore!"
"Yes!" Bai Tang replied. Although injections were convenient and effective, many modern people were afraid of them and preferred taking medicine.
The Gene Repair Agent was injected into Hua Man Lou's eyes. Bai Tang said, "The Gene Repair Agent will repair the necrotic tissues and veins around your eyes. This process might be a bit painful, so bear with it; it will take at most an hour!"
As they spoke, the Gene Repair Agent had already begun to take effect. Hua Man Lou was in pain, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, yet he still smiled gently and said, "It's nothing; I can endure it!"
Perhaps due to the internal energy harmonizing with the treatment, the Gene Repair Agent worked quickly and effectively. In less than an hour, Hua Man Lou felt that he could sense light again.
Bai Tang removed the Healing Device from Hua Man Lou's eyes, revealing a pair of exceptionally beautiful eyes. Those eyes were incredibly deep and full of spirit; Bai Tang seemed to see vast lakes within them. It was as if he could also see an endless sea of vibrant flowers.
"The Playboy's eyes are truly beautiful!" Bai Tang exclaimed sincerely.
Hua Man Lou was filled with gratitude and smiled as he cupped his hands in salute, saying, "Thank you, Tang Tang! I owe you a favor!"
Hua Man Lou was certain that his eyesight had been completely restored. Although Bai Tang's treatment method was strange, it was much more reliable than Ye Mingzhu's approach. Ye Mingzhu had merely waved her hands a couple of times to restore his vision, leaving him feeling uncertain. Hua Man Lou understood the principle that "there's no such thing as a free lunch," and he never believed in gaining benefits without making an effort. So when his eyesight had failed again, he felt no sadness or worry; instead, he felt a sense of relief.
After his eyesight was restored, Hua Man Lou did not return to his building but stayed at the Manor with the Bai family to learn how to cultivate "exotic flowers." Lu Feng's restless nature meant he couldn't stay in one place for long; after Hua Man Lou regained his sight, he left.
"The Longevity Flower has a blooming period of four months, which is why it's called the Longevity Flower. It prefers warm, slightly humid environments with plenty of sunlight. It is not cold-resistant and grows best at temperatures between fifteen to twenty-five degrees Celsius. If summer temperatures exceed thirty degrees Celsius, its growth will be hindered," Bai Tang explained while stroking a cluster of red flowers for Hua Man Lou.
"Fifteen to twenty-five degrees? That's not easy to gauge!" Hua Man Lou said, feeling a bit troubled.
Bai Tang patted Hua Man Lou's arm—originally intending to pat his shoulder, but since Hua Man Lou was tall, it was a bit of a stretch—and said, "I'll give you a thermometer, and you won't have to worry about it anymore!"
Hua Man Lou smiled and said, "Thank you, Tang Tang!"
Bai Tang replied, "You're welcome. Do you want me to give you a few pots of Longevity Flower? It has a great meaning for longevity!"
"Of course! I can pass the flowers on to my parents and a few elders!" Hua Man Lou happily agreed. "Is this red flower the Dragon Claw Chrysanthemum?"
"No, although it looks somewhat like the Dragon Claw Chrysanthemum, its name is Red Spider Lily. It is cold-resistant, likes partial shade, can endure full sun, prefers moist conditions but can also tolerate drought. It can grow in various types of soil, but loose and fertile humus soil is best. It has a summer dormancy habit. In winter, the foliage is lush and vibrant. The Red Spider Lily is also known as Higanbana or Manjusaka, a flower said to come from Hell. It blooms by the Sanzu River in the underworld, serving as a guiding and comforting flower for souls leaving the human world. Its fragrance is believed to have magical powers that can evoke memories of the deceased's past life. Because its red color resembles fire, it is praised as the Fire-Paved Path, the only scenery and color along this long road to the Yellow Springs. When souls cross the river of oblivion, they forget everything from their past lives; all that was once remains on the other side, and the departed follow this flower's guidance toward the netherworld."
"This legend..."
"Is frightening?"
"No, it's very comforting!" Hua Man Lou said. "I love Higanbana! I hope to plant some in my building."
"I have seeds; I'll give them to you."
"Thank you very much!"
"…The Canna Lily has a story related to Xi Shi among the Four Beauties; I wonder if Seven Children has heard it?"
"I would love to hear more!"
"The Canna Lily was originally called Red Velvet Banana. After Xi Shi became Fuchai's most beloved wife, Wu Zixu was very wary and determined to expose Xi Shi as a spy from Yue. He found people from Xi Shi's village to reveal her identity. Fuchai had Xi Shi blend in with a group of Palace Maids for the villagers to identify her. The villagers quickly recognized Xi Shi among the women. Xi Shi did not argue; she simply proposed a game with King Wu. She had several people hold Canna Lilies for Fuchai to identify which one was the golden-edged Canna Lily. Fuchai easily pointed it out and said, 'Such an obvious difference; how could I not recognize it?' Xi Shi smiled and replied, 'I am like this golden-edged Canna Lily among these Palace Maids.' Fuchai suddenly understood and no longer doubted Xi Shi. With her wisdom, Xi Shi resolved a crisis. From then on, Red Velvet Banana was renamed Canna Lily." Bai Tang couldn't remember where he had read this story.
"There is so much knowledge about flowers and plants! During this time, I have learned more than I did in over twenty years about flowers; my horizons have broadened!" Hua Man Lou exclaimed.
Bai Tang smiled proudly and was about to speak when Karen Adrian walked in with a cold expression: "Lu Feng is here again!"
Lu Feng was not alone; he was followed by a young swordsman. The Young Person carried a sword and a dagger on his back, exuding a calm and gentle demeanor. When he smiled, two dimples appeared on his cheeks, making him quite likable.
"This is Zhang Yingfeng from the Emei Sect," Lu Feng introduced him to Bai Tang.
Zhang Yingfeng bowed deeply to Bai Tang and said, "Thank you, Bai Gu Niang, for saving my Sister Ye."
Bai Tang was surprised: "You know?"
With Lu Feng and Hua Man Lou present, Bai Tang spoke vaguely.
Zhang Yingfeng nodded, showing no concern about Lu Feng and Hua Man Lou knowing the truth. Hua Man Lou was a gentleman, and Lu Feng made Zhang Yingfeng feel even more trustworthy, so he didn't mind the two knowing that Ye Xiuzhu had once been possessed by a 'lonely spirit.'
"Except for Sister Ma, my Sister Disciple and I had long noticed that Sister Ye had changed into another person. Although my Master and I were wary of the spirit that occupied Sister Ye's body, we couldn't help but feel sympathy for it. Whenever it pouted and smiled at us, my Master and I would uncontrollably agree to any of its requests, which often left us feeling apprehensive. It wasn't until Sister Ma brought the real Sister Disciple back that we learned it was due to the influence of the 'Mali Su' aura, a skill of that wild spirit. All the brothers and sisters of the Emei Sect were affected by this aura and committed many inexplicable mistakes. Fortunately, you drove away the wild spirit, allowing all of us to return to normal! My Master sent me to express gratitude to you with this gift as a token of respect!" Zhang Yingfeng held out the package behind him and presented it to Bai Tang.
Bai Tang exclaimed "Too polite!" while her eyes sparkled as she eagerly took the package. The Emei Sect was a major sect in this world; surely the gift wouldn't be meager? (To be continued)
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