Now that Zhang Xiaohua knew how precious the bracelet was, he had no intention of storing it away. Only by keeping it close would it produce its miraculous effects. Who knew whether something unusual might happen if it left his person?
Besides, something so crudely made was better worn openly. No one would ever imagine that his most precious possession was resting so simply on his wrist.
By the time Zhang Xiaohua had finished tidying himself up, his longest wash ever had finally come to an end.
After getting dressed, Zhang Xiaohua reluctantly threw away that set of clothes. They were not worn out, merely stained with blood and carrying a foul stench. Frugal by nature, he had already tried washing them, but the black stains could not be removed no matter what he did. He could only grit his teeth and part with them.
When Zhang Xiaohua returned to the small courtyard, the rain had not weakened in the slightest, and He Tianshu and the others had yet to return. Zhang Xiaohua found it rather amusing. Yesterday, they had claimed it did not matter, but they had clearly felt stifled inside, as though they had not done their utmost. Now that they had heard the herbs were alive again, they were probably gathered around the herb field, unwilling to leave.
Sure enough, when Zhang Xiaohua arrived at the herb field, He Tianshu and the others were all holding umbrellas and standing beside it, smiling as they pointed and gestured. Seeing Zhang Xiaohua return, He Tianshu asked with a smile, "Zhang Xiaohua, where did you go last night? Don't tell me you really stayed alone in that grass shack beside the herb field."
Zhang Xiaohua nodded slightly. "Yes, Captain He. I felt that the herbs withering had a great deal