Retired Villainess Transmigrates into a Cannon Fodder

The Strongest Fox-Demon (58)

Snow Lotus Pills were still very beneficial to cultivators, not to mention the changes to ordinary people. When Bai Yi gave the pill to Zhuang Yulang, she said it was an heirloom of the Bai family. Zhuang Yulang didn’t take it seriously at first and just thought it could strengthen his body. However, after taking it he felt a wave of energy pouring in from the top of his head, instantly making him wake up and feel refreshed.

Not only was he refreshed, but he found that he had never felt so fit in his life. His entire body was brimming with vigor, his eyes and ears were sharp and his wit was quick. When his eyes fell on the trees outside the window, he came up with a wondrous poem. He immediately wrote an essay. No matter how, he also passed the provincial imperial exam. After studying for so many years, he could tell whether an essay was exceptional or not. This essay was better than any of the pieces he has written before, even better than many other scholars. Yet, this was just his random creation!

Zhuang Yulang realized firsthand how marvelous the elixir was, so he immediately asked Bai Yi if he had a second one. It was a pity when Bai Yi said no, but he was very moved immediately afterward. Bai Yi just gave such a good pill to him instead of taking it herself. Bai Yi was really kind to him!

Since then, Zhuang Yulang has become more gentle and considerate to Bai Yi. With his quick wit, he also composed admirable poems when he participated in the poetry meetings, and he began to be appreciated and sought after by other scholars. When dubbed the “Great Gifted Scholar Zhuang”, he was naturally in a good mood. He exuded a radiant aura from head to toe and he treated people with kindness.

Seeing him so cheerful, Zhuang Liu also thought of Bai Yi’s kindness. For a rare period, she no longer nitpicked on her and treated her much kinder. This period was actually the most relaxed and comfortable time Bai Yi has been with them. She was a little confused. She worked so hard to get along with them and understand them before, but it was no match for the Snow Lotus Pill that she gave Zhuang Yulang? Then why did she pay so much and suffer so much grievances?

This time, Bai Yi genuinely didn’t like to go home. She would rather go out with Bai You and heal people. Whenever she cured a patient and the patient together with their family members smiled sincerely at her, she felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction and heartfelt happiness.

She didn’t know what happened to her. Wasn’t this what she was hoping for? How come she wasn’t as happy as she thought she would be now that she got it? Or was she unhappy because this was all in exchange for the Snow Lotus Pill?

Bai Yi couldn’t figure out her thoughts for a while, so she just let nature take its course. If there were patients, she would go out for consultations, and if there were none, she would fiddle with the medicinal materials in the shop or follow Chu Xiang to hunt down demons and ghosts. Sure enough, life was much more interesting.

She had been with Chu Xiang for a long time, and found that Chu Xiang actually sponsored a group of poor scholars! Those scholars composed of adults and young people. They were provincial imperial exam passers who would take the most important exam this year as well as those who have just passed the exam and those who have yet to do so, ranging from five to thirty years old.

Bai Yi was mind-blown. “Sister, why are you sponsoring them? Do you know them?”

Chu Xiang smiled and said, “No, but isn’t this what doing good deeds is all about? Do something if you want to. You see, you always found Zhuang Yulang’s life to be sympathetic, so I’m also sympathizing with these scholars. They are obviously very talented, aren’t they? They should be given a chance to take off and become the pillars of the country.”

Bai Yi nodded, understanding only half of it. “I must say, you are so kind, Sister.”

Chu Xiang smiled. Doing some good deeds was just a matter of effort for her, but the influence on people was not so simple.

When Chu Xiang sponsored those scholars, she also met countless beggars and local ruffians by chance. She also subsidized some people with good character and ability for them to have better opportunities for development. Before she knew it, her influence began to expand. She really didn’t mean it. Maybe out of habit, she unintentionally built an underground force.

Bai Yi didn’t know that much, but she knew that both Chu Xiang and Bai You were fond of doing good deeds. Although Li Yufeng hadn’t done anything in particular, he was a demon catcher, and every time he made a move, he too was doing good deeds. This motivated her, and she wanted to do something she could do.

Treating patients could be considered a good deed. Sometimes she would voluntarily waive the medical fees when she encountered a particularly poor family. After meeting those impoverished people, she also began to donate porridge and clothes to help them.

At first, Zhuang Liu vehemently objected when she saw her donating porridge and clothes. For the first time, Bai Yi bluntly confronted Zhuang Liu and insisted on proceeding with her decision. Zhuang Liu had no money in her hands and couldn’t control her. She was deeply dissatisfied but she couldn’t do anything about it. For this reason, she increasingly felt that Bai Yi was incapable of managing the pharmacy.

Whenever Zhuang Yulang went out, some people would pull him aside to express their gratitude. Some of his fellow scholars also praised him for his great kindness, and his good name spread. When he returned home, he restrained Zhuang Liu, and did not allow her to meddle in Bai Yi’s affairs.

In the eyes of outsiders, Bai Yi was Zhuang Yulang’s fiancée, so the good deeds she did naturally fell on Zhuang Yulang’s head. The current Zhuang Yulang was completely different from before. He was a great talent, did good deeds, and his family has opened an increasingly famous pharmacy. He was well-dressed and spent money freely. Every time he went out, seven or eight students were willing to follow him. It was quite the sight.