Chapter 036: My Sister’s Marksmanship Is Impeccable! The Talisman Paper Must Be Expired

Song Kai had only taken a single sip of the tea, and he was already beside himself with excitement! He hurriedly said, “Uncle Tang, could I take a look at this packet of tea?”

“Of course. Yingying, go get it,” Tang Zhong replied, not noticing anything unusual. He assumed Song Kai simply liked the tea and chuckled, “Song Kai, isn’t this tea wonderful? There’s a gentle fragrance that lingers in the brew.”

Song Kai nodded. “Uncle Tang, it’s more than just the tea’s fragrance—there’s a pure, ethereal quality to it. Drinking it makes one’s mind feel clear and refreshed.”

Tang Zhong slapped his thigh in delight. “Excellent! Song Kai, I didn’t realize you were a true connoisseur! This tea was a gift from a businessman. To be honest, I’m always uncomfortable with gifts, and lately the government’s been very strict on discipline for officials—any gift is to be refused. But this tea, when I smelled it, I just couldn’t turn it down.”

Just then, Tang Ying brought over the small packet of tea. The packaging was simple, just a vacuum-sealed bag.

Song Kai accepted it, opened it, and inhaled deeply. The ethereal aroma was even clearer now—not only the fresh scent of tea, but also an elusive herbal note: it was Polygonatum, or Solomon’s Seal!

Only a top-grade three-hundred-year-old Polygonatum could have such a fragrance!

That meant there had to be a Polygonatum plant growing near the tea bushes from which these leaves were picked!

Song Kai’s heart raced. Truth be told, he was quite troubled. Since his soul had transmigrated into this body, all his internal energy had vanished. Without it, fighting, healing, exorcising spirits, or drawing talismans—all of it was exhausting.

If he wanted to regain his internal energy through cultivation, he’d need at least two years!

But if he could find that Polygonatum, in just three days he could refine it into a Marrow-Cleansing Pill and restore his internal energy!

Suppressing his excitement, Song Kai closed the packet, looked at Tang Zhong, and asked, “Uncle Tang, could you tell me who gave you this tea?”

Tang Zhong burst out laughing, pointing at Song Kai. “You rascal, are you after this tea? I doubt that merchant has any more—he only harvested a tiny bit. But if you want it, this packet is yours!”

Song Kai waved his hand and smiled. “Uncle Tang, I wouldn’t dream of taking something you love. But, well, I’d like to ask him about something else. Could you tell me who he is?”

Song Kai had no intention of mentioning the matter of the rare Polygonatum.

Tang Zhong was a bit puzzled, but nodded. “Wait here, I’ll go find his business card.”

Rubbing his hands, Song Kai was beside himself with excitement. He’d truly come to the right place. If he could get his hands on that rare Polygonatum, everything else would fall into place.

Tang Ying noticed how giddy he was and pouted. “It’s just a packet of tea. What are you so worked up about? You can’t even keep your mouth closed.”

Song Kai chuckled. “Sister Tang, your home is pretty spacious, and it’s not far from the hospital. Why did you bother renting a place and stealing my apartment?”

Tang Ying glared at him. She certainly wasn’t about to admit it was because her matchmaking dates were driving her crazy. “Because I feel like it. I’ve got money, that’s all that matters. But you—hurry up and find somewhere else to live. Wu Hongying and I, two women, were fine on our own. Having a little man in there just makes everything inconvenient.”

“Alright, alright,” Song Kai agreed, resigned.

The meal at Tang Zhong’s home lasted a long time. Throughout dinner, Song Kai and Tang Ying chatted away, clearly finding plenty of common ground.

After dinner, with his mind preoccupied, Song Kai didn’t linger. He got up to take his leave. Tang Ying had to head to the hospital for a night shift.

Tang Zhong and his wife were both delighted. Even if Tang Ying and Song Kai weren’t likely to become a couple, the fact that she was living with someone like Song Kai, a true recluse, was surely a blessing.

…

Song Kai left the house and got into a taxi. He immediately took out the business card, which read: Jia Dongming, CEO of Dongming Herbal Medicine Company, followed by a phone number.

So, the boss of a herbal medicine company.

Song Kai pulled out his phone and dialed Jia Dongming right away.

This packet of tea had been given to Tang Zhong by Jia Dongming. If Song Kai could find the location where the tea had been picked, he was sure to find the rare Polygonatum!

He dialed the number, but the call couldn’t go through; the phone was off.

“Huh? What’s going on?” Song Kai was puzzled. It was past nine at night, but people in business usually kept their phones on around the clock. Why was his switched off?

Song Kai glanced at the sky. There was no way to go inquire at the herbal medicine company now. He’d have to wait until tomorrow.

He bit his lip in frustration. This was too important—it was the key to regaining his internal energy as soon as possible.

Back at the apartment.

Wu Hongying had just finished her shower and was sprawled on the sofa in a black silk nightdress, watching an old TV show—“My Date with a Vampire,” the kind that didn’t even have a high-definition version.

Song Kai was in a surprisingly good mood. He walked over, eyeing Wu Hongying’s long, fair legs—far more attractive than the heroine’s on TV.

“Living the good life, aren’t you?” Song Kai deliberately pushed her legs aside and sat down against them.

Wu Hongying shot him a glare but ignored him, continuing to eat sunflower seeds and watch TV.

Song Kai found this quite comfortable. He let his hand rest, almost absentmindedly, on her knee.

“Are you looking for trouble?” Wu Hongying glared.

He quickly pulled his hand away, grinning. “I thought you’d gone mute. This show is ancient, and their take on zombies and Taoist priests is all wrong. The only highlight is the heroine’s constant miniskirts, but honestly, her legs aren’t even as pretty as yours.”

“Get lost! You don’t know anything! This is a love story that transcends species!” Wu Hongying snapped, lifting her leg to kick Song Kai away. “Move, move! If you keep peeking under my skirt, I’ll gouge your eyes out.”

Song Kai rubbed his head, aggrieved. “Who told you to wear that kind of outfit at home? Don’t you care about how I feel as a man? Aren’t you afraid I’ll… you know!”

Wu Hongying reached under the sofa and pulled out a gun, spinning it around her finger. “Little man, if you’ve got the guts, come and try. My aim is true. Even if your little thing is as thin as a fly’s leg, I could still shoot it off.”

Song Kai was speechless. “You’re nuts! Who watches TV with a gun?”

With that, he hurried back to his room.

“Kids these days, trying to act like a rogue,” Wu Hongying muttered, putting the gun aside and returning to her show.

Song Kai lay on his bed, a little frustrated. He suddenly realized that living with beautiful women wasn’t all it was cracked up to be.

For example—

Sharing an apartment with two gorgeous women, yet all he could do was look, not touch. He wasn’t even allowed a casual brush! Worse, both of them treated him like a child.

Damn, who are they calling a fly’s leg? Damn it all!

Song Kai rolled his neck. Even though Wu Hongying had just gotten on his nerves, the thought of soon finding that rare Polygonatum filled him with energy.

This was important!

Yes, he had to cultivate as soon as possible, borrow some money to buy the other ingredients for the Marrow-Cleansing Pill, and then, with the hundred-year-old Polygonatum, everything would work out!

The Nine Thunder Internal Energy! In his previous life, he never mastered it.

This time, he was finally going to succeed!

Just as Song Kai was basking in this joy, his phone rang.

He looked—it was a WeChat video invitation from Liu Miaoyu.

Song Kai perked up and accepted it right away.

The screen was dark at first, but soon a delicate, stunningly beautiful face appeared—none other than Liu Miaoyu, breathtaking as always.

Liu Miaoyu was lying under her covers, which explained the initial darkness—the phone had been hidden under her blanket.

Song Kai swallowed nervously. A pretty girl, inviting him to a video call from her bed in the middle of the night—was this…?

“Song Kai.” Liu Miaoyu looked a bit pale. “I’m starting to feel scared again. Are the talismans you gave me not working anymore?”

“Hm? How could that be? Did you not keep them with you, or did you go somewhere unclean again?” Song Kai asked.

Liu Miaoyu shook her head. “I haven’t been anywhere. One talisman is in my nightgown pocket, the other is on my bedframe.”

“Take them out and let me see,” Song Kai said.

Liu Miaoyu sat up, pulled back her blanket, and reached for the talisman. Her white nightdress was cut low, revealing a glimpse of pale skin—though, regrettably, she was wearing a bra this time.

She fished out the talisman from her nightgown pocket. “See? Here it is. Well, it’s a bit discolored. Has it expired?”

Song Kai’s eyes had been wandering over her legs and neckline, his mouth dry. The way she curled up in bed in that nightdress was simply too tempting.

Her words snapped him back to attention. He looked at the talisman in Liu Miaoyu’s hand—and his heart leaped in alarm…