While talking, the three of them had already passed through the willow forest and arrived on the hillside behind.

Xiaoqin continued: "That Master Hong was really eloquent when he opened his mouth. He could talk life or death. After he finished speaking, Da Mo's anger was gone, so he had no choice but to follow Xiao Mo and learn those things from Master Hong."

"Because I was afraid that others would be frightened if I told you those things, so Damo didn't tell you and kept it a secret."

"Later, Xiao Mo followed Master Hong and became a Taoist priest. Only then did Damo realize that Master Hong was an experienced Taoist. No wonder he came to our house twice and never put his chopsticks on the fish and meat on the table.

He only eats vegetarian food and talks in a certain way, but all his skills are in this!"

After hearing what Xiaoqin said, Yang Ruoqing and Ping'er were both stunned.

They looked at each other, so much so that she didn't even see a cluster of fresh and tender mushrooms right next to Ping'er's feet.

Xiaoqin was still sharp-eyed and quickly pressed Ping'er's shoulders, "Ping'er, don't lift your feet, or you may step on the mushroom nest!"

The three of them paused their conversation, squatted down, and carefully pulled away the broken grass and dead branches nearby. A cluster of mushrooms of different sizes suddenly came into their sight, like a row of undulating small umbrellas, but

It’s so rare to attract people.

"Wow, the three of us are so lucky. We caught up with the mushroom nest. Be gentle when you pick it and don't damage their nest. They will continue to grow next time!" Xiaoqin warned again.

The three of them divided up the mushrooms in the grass, and then moved forward. The bamboo sticks in their hands were mainly used to pull the grass and dead leaves to drive away snakes, insects, rats, and ants.

This mushroom is a unique wild mushroom in Mianniu Mountain. It looks somewhat similar to the white and round shiitake mushrooms sold in modern markets. However, this mushroom is not as round and the color is darker, but the taste is rare.

Delicious.

Stir-fry with meat slices and make soup with eggs. It is nutritious and delicious.

Every year in March and April, as well as in August and September, after several rains, cut rapeseed poles are piled in the grass, under stones, under trees, and even by farmers on the wet ground. Over time, the humid environment

This mushroom will also be derived.

This is a gift from nature.

"Xiaoqin, from what you said earlier, it seems that after Xiaomo became a Taoist priest with Master Hong, he seemed to be wandering around and having no fixed place?" Yang Ruoqing asked next.

Xiaoqin's eyes swept all the way on the ground, but she picked up the previous conversation and continued: "At first, I lived in Master Hong's house, but later I found out that it was not Master Hong's home at all, but a house he rented temporarily.

."

"When the house expired, Master Hong took Xiaomo to live temporarily in a small Taoist temple in Baiyan Town. On weekdays, he would also go down the mountain to pick up some masters such as Chaodu and do some land and water dojo."

"A few months ago, the Taoist temple caught fire for unknown reasons. Did anyone pay to repair it? So Master Hong and Xiao Mo began to live a miserable life."

"When someone has something to do, I invite their master and apprentice to come over, and they can stay for two days and earn some meager money to make ends meet."

"Da Mo said he wanted to cut off contact with this stupid brother, but in private he still went to help him secretly several times!"

"I was thinking that if your Taoist temple recruits Taoist priests, it would be good to have Xiao Mo come over. At least he will have a roof over his head to protect him from the wind and rain, and he is still young and has a stutter."

"He and Brother Damo are close to each other, and they can take care of each other. But it's up to you, Qing'er, to decide this matter. If you think Xiao Mo will succeed, then just make it easier. If not, me and

Damo will think of other ways." Xiaoqin looked at Yang Ruoqing pleadingly, with expectations in her eyes.

Yang Ruoqing thought for a while and said: "Xiao Qin, I can't fully agree to this right now, because the foundation of the Taoist temple has not yet been determined. It will take at least three or four months before construction starts and completion is completed."

"I hope that in the meantime, you and Damo can arrange for me to meet Master Hong and Xiao Mo. I have to talk to them face to face and ask about Master Hong's specific situation and what they want before I can make a decision. And

It was not decided casually while we were picking mushrooms together, I hope you can understand."

Xiaoqin nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I definitely understand. Qing'er, you are right, I should ask clearly. I am mainly too impatient."

Yang Ruoqing curled her lips: "This also shows that you are a good sister-in-law and treat your brother-in-law sincerely."

Xiaoqin shook her head helplessly: "Who wants to pick up those worries? Isn't it all because of Damo? Xiaomo is the person closest to Damo in this world, besides my son."

"Da Mo's parents and eldest brother are gone, and there is only one brother left, so naturally we have to be nice to him!"

Yang Ruoqing nodded, "Yes, that's the truth."

The three of them got together and searched for mushrooms along the hillside.

After going around, all three of them picked up a lot in their baskets.

"It's still early now, let's go take a look there again. I heard them say yesterday that there are a lot of big mushrooms over there!" Xiaoqin pointed to a place ahead and said excitedly.

Yang Ruoqing and Ping'er both nodded, and the three of them continued to move forward.

Near noon, the three of them had picked up most of their baskets.

"So many mushrooms, enough to eat." Xiaoqin said.

Ping'er also looked at the mushrooms in her basket and said, "I heard that you can't eat too many mushrooms at one time. If you eat too much, your mouth will swell."

Yang Ruoqing also nodded: "Yes, I have heard this statement too."

Xiaoqin said: "That's okay. If we can't finish it in one meal, we'll wash it and dry it to make it into mushrooms. When we want to eat it later, we can soak it in water in advance, just like we used to soak other mushrooms.

Like mountain mushrooms.”

Near noon, the three of them returned home with a full load.

They parted ways at the entrance of the village and went back to their homes.

"Ah, my Qing'er is really capable. I went out all day and picked so many mushrooms. It's great!"

When Yang Ruoqing passed by the gate of her parents' yard, she came in and shared the fruits of her labor with Mrs. Sun and Yang Huazhong.

Naturally, she received unanimous praise from Sun and Yang Huazhong, which made her feel happy and had an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

She brought a basket over, poured out two-thirds of the mushrooms in her basket, and kept one-third for herself.

"Mom, take these mushrooms and give them to Feng'er to keep her appetite at night, and save the rest until Liu Dixian comes over tomorrow so you can make a dish." Yang Ruoqing said.

Mrs. Sun's eyes were full of joy when she saw so many fresh and tender mushrooms.

"You gave us all the mushrooms, so what do you do? You also take some back to your mother-in-law, and your uncle and aunt, so they can have a taste of it!" Mrs. Sun said.
Chapter completed!