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At this moment, the Banhe Mushroom on the wooden wall were growing vigorously, each one plump and juicy, a truly delightful sight.

Jian Mo's scalp tingled. She turned to Ao Shen outside and asked, "How could you keep mushrooms indoors?"

Ao Shen: "It's warmer and more humid inside, so the mushrooms will grow better there."

Jian Mo: "But you're prone to getting mushroom lung like this!"

Upon hearing the new term, Ao Xi immediately leaned over and asked nervously, "What is mushroom lung?"

Jian Mo: "Your tribe grows mushrooms, and you know that mushrooms have tiny 'seeds,' right?"

Ao Xi nodded. "You have to plant large mushrooms on wood to grow small mushrooms."

Jian Mo: "That's the problem. You can't see the seeds. Actually, when mushrooms mature, they release a lot of 'seeds.' If you inhale these seeds into your lungs, it will make you feel uncomfortable."

When Jian Mo was in school, growing mushrooms was a popular activity among her classmates for a while.

Some people put mushroom packets bought online in their bedrooms. When the mushrooms mature, they release spores, which can be inhaled into the lungs and easily cause allergies.

Mushrooms are fungi, and the environment inside their lungs is ideal for spore growth.

His school had issued a warning at the time, but today he saw someone growing mushrooms in their bedroom, and in a large quantity at that.

Ao Shen looked incredulous.

Jian Mo asked, "Did your discomfort start after you started growing mushrooms in the house? Did your discomfort worsen after the mushrooms grew, but you were fine before they grew?"

Ao Shen: "I've been feeling unwell since I was a child."

Jian Mo thought for a moment and asked, "So, were you exposed to mushrooms from a young age?"

Ao Shen frowned and remained silent.

Seeing an Ao Xi, Aoxi perked up. "Brother, you might not remember things from your childhood. I'll go and invite the clan chief over; he'll definitely know."

Ao Shen: "Does this small matter really require the clan leader's attention?"

Ao Xi: "The clan leader is very worried about your health; he certainly won't mind the trouble."

With that, Ao Xi ran off and quickly brought Zuo Han over.

After Zuo Han arrived, he briefly inquired about Ao Shen's situation. Upon hearing that it might be a problem with the mushrooms, he recalled, "Our tribe has been dealing with Banhe Mushroom for a long time, and we have a long history of Banhe Mushroom. Ao Shen should have come into contact with cultivated Banhe Mushroom when he was a child."

Jian Mo: "That could very well be a problem with the Banhe Mushroom. Whether it is or not, we can find out by conducting an experiment."

Zuo Han: "Then what should we do?"

Jian Mo looked at Ao Shen: "Move out of the old room and into a new room where mushrooms haven't been grown before, to avoid any 'seed' residue in the room. Don't touch the mushrooms for a while; if you must, wear a mask."

Zuo Han: "Masks?"

Jian Mo: "It's one of those face shields I used to wear. I have some new ones; I'll bring them over later."

Zuo Han nodded repeatedly, indicating that it was feasible. "Then I'll trouble you."

Zuo Han turned to Ao Shen and said, "Listen to Doctor Jian Mo. You've been sick for so many years, it's painful for you, Ao Xi is worried too. Look at him, every time he encounters a new tribe, he inquires about witch doctors for you. He's searched so many times, it's been too much for him."

Ao Shen frowned, but finally agreed, "I understand, thank you, Doctor Jian Mo."

Jian Mo: "You're welcome."

Zuo Han: "Move to the empty house at the very front of the village. I'll have someone help you clean it later."

Ao Shen nodded again.

After seeing that they had reached an agreement, Jian Mo went back and got a new mask for Ao Shen.

Although Ao Shen was a little reluctant, he still thanked her politely and put the mask on.

Ao Xi came over happily to help Ao Shen move, and bowed to Jian Mo again to express her gratitude.

Ao Xi was very concerned about his brother's condition. The next day, he ran to his brother's temporary house at dawn to check on him.

Ao Xi knocked loudly on the door from outside. "Brother, are you awake? Are you feeling any better today?"

Ao Shen's voice came from inside the room, sounding rather helpless. "Sleep a little longer, I'll tell you what happened later, won't I?"

Ao Xi: "I just want to know, are you feeling any better?"

Ao Shen opened the door. "Hmm."

Ao Xi's eyes sparkled. "Does this answer mean you feel a little better, or do you still feel nothing? Do you have a runny nose today? Quickly blow some snot out so I can see."

As he spoke, Ao Xi reached out and pinched his brother's nose.

Ao Shen and grabbed her younger brother's wrists. "Aren't you disgusted?"

Ao Xi: "Getting him treated is the most important thing, you should take a look!"

Ao Shen could only say, "Today I only have runny nose, and my nose isn't as stuffy."

Ao Xi: "Then it really is a little better! Doctor Jian Mo is amazing, no wonder he's a legendary healer praised by so many tribes. I'm going to tell him the good news right now."

Ao Shen agreed.

Seeing his brother's expression, Ao Xi ran away in a flash.

Soon, Ao Xi ran to the temporary room where Jian Mo and the others were staying, politely knocked on the door, and listened carefully to the sounds inside.

If Jian Mo and the others haven't woken up yet, he won't disturb them.

Jian Mo had very sharp hearing; she had already heard Ao Xi's footsteps when he ran over, and now that she heard him knocking on the door, she was even more alert.

After getting dressed, Wu Jiong went out to open the door.

Ao Xi to Wu Jiong as a greeting, then eagerly poked his head into the room to report the good news, "Doctor Jian Mo, my brother is feeling better! Your method worked!"

Jian Mo: "Really? What's going on now?"

Ao Xi: "He's only snotty-nosed, his voice isn't so muffled, and he looks a bit more energetic."

Jian Mo: "That's probably a mushroom allergy. Tell him to stay away from mushrooms in the future, and especially to avoid being in the same room with them."

Ao Xi nodded vigorously. "I'll also tell our chief later to remind the rest of the tribe not to keep mushrooms in their rooms."