Da Tang Si Zi: My Six Super Rich Little Nuggets!

Chapter 82, Odd Number 1: Wild Ginseng That Will Run Away in the Changbai Mountains

As night fell, Zi'an finished a long day of tedious private tutoring, and Qiu Rongmu had just finished a tiring round of house calls. Seeing that both of them looked "a little tired," they decided not to stay at home eating, drinking, and chatting, but instead invited Ninth Master to go to the mountains to pick some wild ginseng!

When Xiao Si saw that the big shots had finally set up "outing mode", it immediately jumped out, hurriedly stepped forward, and shouted: "I'm going too, I'm going too! Take me to relax."

"Where to?" Zi'an glared at him irritably, pointing to the sky beyond the mountains: "Forget about it. Tonight's target is the Changbai Mountains. This is a risky adventure, no less dangerous than a life-or-death struggle. We're going to find rare wild ginseng to replenish the energy we've used up during the crossing!"

"Huh? Wild ginseng? That's a ginseng baby that can move! Just as mischievous as Little Rhinoceros, it's not easy to find!" Little Rhinoceros's eyes widened.

Ninth Master's lips twitched. "Are you kidding me? How could a ginseng possibly move?"

Brother Mu waved his hand: "That's right. Legend has it that wild ginseng has a spirit and can wander around on its own. We need to use a blessed red rope to tie it up, and then use special methods to take it out of the ground intact. Bringing the ginseng baby home is not easy." He then took out a few bright red ropes and a few copper coins that had been tested with magic from his pocket: "These are our weapons, used to bind and fix the ginseng."

Zi'an watched him prepare his tools and sighed, "Brother Mu, how can you be so confident? Aren't you afraid of getting electrocuted by the mountain god as soon as you go up?"

Brother Mu smiled and waved his hand: "That's another matter. Anyway, this is the only time. If we catch a live ginseng, it might cure your laziness and prevent you from dying young and wandering around. You can live a good life."

"Lazy? What? Me, lazy? Why don't you try it? Isn't it tiring to travel around everywhere?! I think staying young forever is pretty good!" Zi An rolled her eyes, clearly not planning to participate in the debate anymore.

"Wait a minute, Brother Zian, if you don't want to go up the mountain, I do want to go!" Xiao Si asked softly.

Brother Mu, holding the copper coin, said seriously, "Sizi, stop fooling around! It's not that I don't want to take you, it's just that the number of people going up the mountain must be an odd number."

Little Si tilted its head: "Odd number? Why is that?"

"Because the number of people going there was odd, and the number returning was even," Brother Mu said mysteriously. "That's called 'good luck'."

Ninth Master sat in the rocking chair, frowning and rubbing his temples, then sighed.

Ninth Master (waving helplessly): "Oh dear, my migraine has flared up again. Never mind, let Sizi go instead. That girl has a natural 'evil-repelling constitution,' she might really have some 'destined windfall,' and she might even win you the grand prize of ginseng harvesting!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Si's eyes lit up, and she jumped up and cheered, excitedly circling the room twice.

Xiao Si (beaming with joy): "Ninth Master is the best! He really has a discerning eye! I'll go change my equipment now. You guys just need to take good care of me!"

After saying that, Xiao Si ran back to the house in a flash, rummaged through the drawers and cabinets, pulled out a set of specially made outdoor clothes, put them on, and then put on a small cloak to protect against poisonous snakes. After shaking the hem of the clothes, he walked to the door with a smug look on his face.

Xiao Si (waving earnestly at Zi An and Brother Mu): "Wait a little longer!! Make sure you're fully equipped! I'm not the kind of 'adventure seeker' who just sets off casually!"

Xiao Si muttered to himself, then plunged into the warehouse and pulled out two large rolls of mosquito coils.

She then pulled out her luxurious sleeping bag, slung it over her shoulder with a thud, as if she were going to a "wilderness survival reality show".

Xiao Si (patting his bag with a heroic air): "This mosquito coil is something I put a lot of effort into developing, it's bite-proof!! The sleeping bag is warm, my gear is top-notch! No fear of insects, no fear of cold dew, you can't go wrong with me!"

Zi'an and Mu-gege exchanged a glance, then covered their mouths and laughed, nodding in a serious manner.

"Yes, the rhinoceros horn is truly our 'secret weapon' in this wild ginseng search!"

So the three of them set off on the winding mountain road.

After walking a few steps, the scene suddenly changed. The mountains were filled with a chilling atmosphere, and the ancient trees were bent into all sorts of strange shapes, as if each one was quietly observing their movements.

The storm had just passed, and branches were broken everywhere. Among the tall trees, some branches hung in the air, like some "out of place" little devils, trembling from being electrocuted.

"Oh my gosh, were all those struck by lightning?" Little Si pointed at the huge old trees, his eyes wide like saucers. "These branches are swaying precariously in the air!"

Zi'an said, "Yes, the people in the mountains call these 'hanging ghosts'."

Brother Mu raised an eyebrow and stroked his chin:

"Look, after those branches broke, it's as if they were possessed by a ghost. Every time someone gets close, they 'whoosh' down and head straight for their head. That's right, this is the legendary lightning-struck wood."

"Lightning-struck wood? Oh my god, please don't let it hit my head!" Xiao Si was so frightened that she backed away, almost falling into the ditch next to her. "Isn't that just putting the name 'Changsun Wuji' on me? I saw him in my dream last night. I wonder if he came to 'find a substitute'!"

Brother Mu, like a block of wood, continued to interject: "Actually, this lightning-struck wood isn't scary; it symbolizes a kind of 'substitution' power. The souls in the mountains and forests are waiting to find a substitute, and when these branches fall, it means they've found a 'new master'."

Upon hearing this, Zi'an couldn't help but feel a little scared. He had experienced drowning himself and knew that there were also those who sought substitutes in the water...