Secret

Jian Mo: "It's different, the chili peppers are much spicier."

The Cypress Branch Tribe member said, "Then put in less. We happen to have Cave Beast today, so we can stir-fry Cave Beast with chili peppers."

The people of the Cypress Branch Tribe now have metal pots, but they don't know how to cook chili sauce, so they ask Jian Mo to cook while they assist.

Jian Mo noticed that none of them had eaten chili peppers before, so she added less chili peppers, focusing mainly on the meat.

The stir-fried chili peppers were very pungent, and the people from the Cypress Branch Tribe sneezed on the side, their eyes shining brighter with each sneeze, their anticipation practically written all over their faces.

Jian Mo hadn't expected them to react this way.

The people of the Cypress Branch Tribe, however, said that the chili peppers smelled very pungent and would definitely taste delicious when cooked properly.

Soon, more than a dozen vegetables were laid out on the leaves, and the people of the Cypress Branch Tribe all said they were delicious after tasting the chili peppers.

The people of the Cypress Branch Tribe looked at Jian Mo and Wu Jiong with sparkling eyes, praising them wildly, saying how amazing they were to bring back such delicious chili peppers from such a faraway place, and even asking them to plant more next year, Cypress Branch Tribe wanted to exchange them.

The people of the Rain Rising Tribe were not to be outdone, but their noses turned red from the spiciness.

When it comes to eating spicy food, the Rain Rising Tribe is indeed no match for the Cypress Branch Tribe, yet they refuse to admit defeat.

Seeing that they were playing a game together, Jian Mo quickly urged them to eat other dishes.

Don't let the spiciness give him gastroenteritis. He just wanted to come over for fun today, not to work overtime.

Upon arriving at the Cypress Branch Tribe, Jian Mo casually mentioned his plan to recruit apprentices.

The people of the Cypress Branch Tribe can fly. If any of them are interested in witch doctors, they can fly to save people, which would definitely be much more efficient.

However, these guys don't seem to like studying much; recognizing characters is quite difficult for them.

Jian Mo told them the news first; whether they signed up or not was up to them.

After discussing the matter of recruiting apprentices, Jian Mo recounted her experiences on the way to find chili peppers.

Chief Zhou Zhi of the Cypress Branch Tribe said, "You mentioned various kinds of pain, and I remember now. In the past, when someone had a stomachache, medicine was brought from the south."

Jian Mo: "What medicine?"

Zhou Zhi: "I'm not quite sure, it seems to be some kind of soil? Anyway, it's some kind of mineral. They have a lot of mountains and minerals there, not only for herbs and veterinary medicine, but also for the mineral soil."

Jian Mo knew this, but hadn't thought of it at the moment. After thinking for a moment, she said, "If that's the case, we'll keep an eye out next time."

Zhou Zhi nodded. "Every tribe has its own secrets, but they usually won't tell outsiders unless asked. Doctor Jian Mo, you've traveled to many places, you could ask them."

Jian Mo: "Thank you for reminding me."

Zhou Zhi- Chi smiled and said, "You're welcome. I just mentioned it casually. I'm glad you don't mind me talking too much."

Before Jian Mo could speak, Qi Ming said gently from the side, "How could that be? Doctor Jian Mo isn't the kind of person to be petty."

At this juncture Jian Mo certainly couldn't object, but she glanced at Qi Ming again. It seemed this guy was now pursuing Zhou Zhi, Zhou Zhi didn't seem very interesting to her.

No wonder I couldn't get a word in edgewise after chatting for so long.

It was getting late, so the people of the Cypress Branch Tribe offered Jian Mo and his companions lodging.

As for the Pallas's cats— the Cypress Branch Tribe couldn't accommodate so many people, so they had to ask them to go back first and come back to play when they had time.

These were the truth, so the Pallas's cats had no choice but to agree. They lingered a little longer at the Cypress Branch Tribe before taking their leave and heading back.

The people of the Cypress Branch Tribe emptied a comfortable nest to accommodate Jian Mo and his companions.

The fat birds even took Jian Mo and Wu Jiong to bathe in the river outside—they had been suffocated by the Cave Beast's farts today and definitely needed a bath and a wash.

The weather isn't too cold now, so it's very pleasant to take a shower outside.

Not to mention the fat birds improved the soap, preparing essential oil soap and clothes for them, leaving Jian Mo and Wu Jiong feeling refreshed after their bath.

Back in the Cypress Branch Tribe, Jian Mo said goodnight to the Cypress Branch Tribe and prepared to go back to rest.

Unexpectedly, late at night, Zhou Zhi came to visit them. "Doctor Jian Mo, Chief Wu Jiong."

Jian Mo looked at the tall, aloof beauty of the clan chief before her, guessing he had something to say, and beckoned him in with a smile, asking, "Chief Zhou Zhi, is there anything we can help you with?"

Zhou Zhi nodded and then shook her head, saying, "It wasn't me, it was Ji Xun."

Ji Xun was the sub-beastman who lived high in the mountains; Jian Mo had traded Honey Sparrow with him.

Jian Mo a little surprised. "What's wrong with him?"

Zhou Zhi frowned slightly. "He seems unwell. When we asked him, he wouldn't say anything. He might be having some difficulties. I remember you're friends, so I wanted to let you know."

Jian Mo and Ji Xun did indeed get along quite well. Upon hearing this, Jian Mo's expression turned serious. "When was the last time you saw him?"

Zhou Zhi: "I saw him two days ago."

Zhou Zhi explained, "After we noticed he wasn't feeling well, we were worried something might happen, so we went to see him every few days. He seemed to have an upset stomach, so I was wondering if you had seen any stomach medicine, and whether any stomach medicines from outside were effective?"

Jian Mo: "We're in a bit of a rush. The only tribes we stopped at for a relatively long time were Upper Meng Tribe and Dense Forest Tribe. We really don't know what the situation is like in the other tribes. But we brought back some pain-relieving leaves. We'll go see him tomorrow and see if we can think of a solution."

Zhou Zhi: "That's great."

Zhou Zhi seemed cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Jian Mo looked at him and said, "Thank you for your trouble."

He shook his head and said softly, "We couldn't do anything, it's all your fault for going through all this."

Chapter 158 Secret

Jian Mo and Wu Jiong specially brought the two chicks to see Ji Xun.

When they arrived at the mountaintop where Ji Xun's house was located, Ji Xun was tending to his vegetable garden in front of his door.

Upon seeing Jian Mo and Wu Jiong arrive, Ji Xun was overjoyed and waved vigorously, saying, "Long time no see! What brings you here?"

Jian Mo: "We came to the Cypress Branch Tribe and thought we'd drop by to see you. How have you been lately?"

Ji Xun: "Very good. Come in, I'll make you some tea. I caught a really delicious bird with a trap today, I'll roast it for you later!"