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I'm afraid it's not some useless lumberjack like her...

That's enough to knock down a tree!

To do a good job, one must first have the right tools. This little axe is so good that lumberjacks would hug it and give it a big kiss.

Having learned this lesson, Song Xiaozhu wasn't in a hurry to synthesize anything else.

She collected another set of Iron Raw Material before reluctantly bidding farewell to the cart.

There was still a large section left in the truck bed, but unfortunately the digging efficiency was too low, getting lower and lower as they went on. It was only because Qiu Shuyu was physically strong that they were able to dig that two-meter hole. If it were Song Xiaozhu, she probably would have spent half a day digging it.

Song Xiaozhu put the best-quality professional axe into the small box, and she and Qiu Shuyu each took one of the others back to the community.

It's no big deal if someone sees them; they're just four iron axes. It's not worth challenging Qiu Shuyu's fists for that.

They were in high spirits the whole way, discussing the situation with Tian Man and Luo Liuzi, as well as the subsequent sales plan for the little axe...

Qiu Shuyu suddenly stopped, and Song Xiaozhu also stopped.

Outside the dilapidated shack, a hunched old man lay on a rattan chair, leisurely smoking his pipe.

Bai Jing is back!

Song Xiaozhu was overjoyed. The night before she was to go and seek refuge with Mu Qing, Bai Jing actually returned.

Compared to Mu Qing, she naturally preferred Bai Jing.

Especially during this period, after gaining a better understanding of the Garbage Mountain, she also developed a more objective view of Bai Jing, realizing that this rare "Physician" had a kind heart that was completely different from what she appeared to be.

Qiu Shuyu's eyes were already red. She stepped forward and said, "Master Bai, you're back! How are you feeling? You must get some rest!"

Bai Jing put down his pipe, his gaze passing over her and landing on Song Xiaozhu.

Song Xiaozhu chuckled dryly. Compared to Qiu Shuyu's genuine feelings, she seemed a bit ungrateful...

The problem is, she didn't have much affection for Bai Jing before.

Even the old man's sharp tongue almost erased the gratitude she owed him for saving her life.

If you force it now, it will look too fake.

Song Xiaozhu dropped the pretense and said frankly, "Sir is back. How is the situation in Liu Family Village? I heard you went to treat patients. I've been so grateful to Sister Shuyu for taking care of me these past few days; she's been sleeping here."

He explained everything that needed to be explained in a few words.

Song Xiaozhu wasn't worried about the "Bodily Transmission" matter. Qiu Shuyu wouldn't bring it up herself. The "Bodily Transmission" Awakening Stone was a very private matter. Since Bai Jing had already chosen Song Xiaozhu, it was a done deal and there was no need to confirm anything further.

As for how Song Xiaozhu will argue with Bai Jing next...

She already had a plan in mind.

Bai Jing nodded and said to Qiu Shuyu, "Thank you for your help these past few days."

He did give Song Xiaozhu face.

Qiu Shuyu hurriedly said, "There's no such thing as not taking care of you."

"Well, if we're really going to talk about it, I'm the one who suffered at Xiaozhu..."

Song Xiaozhu interrupted promptly, "Has the master had dinner yet? I'll go cook!"

Bai Jing glanced at her and said to Qiu Shuyu, "I need to talk to Xiaozhu about something. Shuyu, you should go home first."

Qiu Shuyu was used to her daily serving of Xiaozhu -shaped wild vegetable porridge, and she was quite sad that she couldn't have it for a while.

Song Xiaozhu then said, "Sister Shuyu, you can go and play with Tian Man and Luo Liuzi for a while."

This was a hint, to prevent those two from coming over for a free meal.

Qiu Shuyu nodded. "Okay, I'll go see if they're back yet."

After Qiu Shuyu left, Song Xiaozhu and Bai Jing fell into a brief silence.

Bai Jing: "Let's go back inside."

The two returned to the shack. Song Xiaozhu didn't rush to make dinner. She sat obediently on the wooden bed, waiting for Bai Jing to speak.

To Song Xiaozhu's surprise, Bai Jing's first words were, "Who forced their way into this shack?"

Song Xiaozhu's heart tightened.

Bai Jing lifted his eyelids and sized her up for a moment. "Neither you nor Qiu Shuyu were injured, so this blood is theirs?"

Song Xiaozhu felt a chill run down her spine.

As expected of a true Awakened, he discovered what she had been trying so hard to hide after only being back for a short while.

Where was it discovered? Was it bloodstains?

Bai Jing frowned slightly, her voice low and deep. "Speak."

Song Xiaozhu was startled. Originally, she wanted to take this matter to her grave and deny it to anyone who asked, as that was the safest way.

But the moment Bai Jing opened her mouth, she knew she could fool ordinary people, but not Awakened.

Instead of being blindly arrogant, it's better to proactively seek help.

Besides, Qiu Shuyu trusts Bai Jing extremely, so there's a high chance she can't keep it a secret.

After careful consideration, Song Xiaozhu explained the whole story clearly.

Bai Jing frowned, his eyes blazing with barely suppressed anger. He asked, "Where's the body? Where is it hidden?"

Song Xiaozhu remained silent.

Bai Jing said, "I'll clean it up."

Hearing this, Song Xiaozhu breathed a slight sigh of relief. She didn't rush to address that, but instead looked at Bai Jing and asked, "Sir, are you Awakened?"

Bai Jing did not answer.

Song Xiaozhu took a light breath, composed herself, and then earnestly spoke the words she had been planning to say for a long time.

It is more sincere to proactively confess than to be questioned.

at the moment

She needs to be Bai Jing.

"After that incident, in my panic, a wisp of white mist suddenly appeared in my palm. The mist enveloped Shang Bao's body and quickly disappeared..."

Then a bag of 'fertilizer' suddenly landed there, and I knew in my heart that it was a failed product...

"This feels strange. I don't know what I made, but it failed..."

"Sister Shuyu was worried about me, so she went back and saw the white mist in my palm. She said it was the Force, the ability of Awakened."

Song Xiaozhu paused, looked at Bai Jing, and gazed into his eyes, saying, "When you saved me, I vaguely remembered some things, but after the fever subsided, I couldn't remember anything. And the name Song Xiaozhu, that was... um... something I just made up on the spot."