Dreamscape Treatment Room
"When the last leaf falls, I might return to the earth."
Sitting by the window, Little Bean gazed at the tree outside and spoke wistfully.
He was a well-behaved-looking child, born in the suburbs. When he was tested at the age of seven, he was found to possess a Spiritual Root, and his family excitedly sent him to the elementary school in town.
Unexpectedly, on the seventh day after school began, he was diagnosed with Dream Aversion Syndrome. Because no precautions had been taken beforehand, all kinds of complications broke out. Never mind cultivation—he might not even be able to remain a person.
After the incident, the school immediately cut ties with him and said that fortunately, he had not yet been officially enrolled, so they would not charge tuition for those few days. However, the lodging fee of 114 yuan still needed to be paid.
His family looked after him for a while, but eventually could no longer manage. After that, they sent him to Blessing Free Medical Care under the welfare system. Once the treatment period ended, they sold him to Heaven Origin for one thousand yuan.
Hearing him, the passing girl Big Macaque came over and looked out the window in confusion. "Isn't that a pine tree?"
"Do pine trees lose their leaves too?"
"—I was just trying to sound literary. Don't talk nonsense, you macaque."
"Oh. Want an ice pop? I've only licked half of it. If you want it, I'll give it to you. Consider it repayment for the half bowl of fermented rice wine you gave me last time."
"You little—!"
Little Bean rolled up his book, ready to teach Big Macaque a lesson, when he heard footsteps.
Instinctively, he yanked Big Macaque under the bed and clamped a hand tightly