Moh Li really wanted to yell, "I’m not a farmer, I’m not a farmer," but as it stood, he indeed was a farmer, and he knew full well that if he asked his master, there would be no need to even think about it.
As long as it could be turned into food, he could deal with it in any way.
Even if it meant pulling up his herbs.
"Alright then, I’ll give you a piece. What do you want to plant?" In the end, he had no choice but to compromise; that’s just what happens when you’re under someone’s roof.
"Don’t know yet, we’ll see when the time comes. I’m going to cook now, do you want to help, or just eat then leave?"
Bai Zhi hadn’t really thought it through; it was just something he said off the cuff. After all, since he didn’t spend much time here, it wasn’t necessary. Unlike herbs, you didn’t have to wait several years to harvest.
Roasted Chicken was on the menu, along with sour cabbage fish, braised spare ribs, marinated duck, and even the chicken gizzards were marinated.
As the aroma began to waft through the air, it wasn’t long before Old Han arrived.
He made a beeline for the kitchen.
"Xingxing ah, well done!"
The old man went straight over, picked up a marinated egg, and started eating. The flavor was unbeatable.
The marinade had fully penetrated the egg; it was incredibly delicious with each bite.
Not to mention the other dishes. He felt that with this meal, he could go a long time without eating again.
"Eh, is this your friend? Didn’t I say you couldn’t bring other people here?"
Old Han ate while frowning. Why wouldn’t his little disciple obey? It was a serious problem, but her cooking was so delicious, it put him in a real predicament.
Moh Li once again felt as if he’d taken a critical hit of ten thousand points. Why was he always the one getting hurt?
What had he done wrong?
Moh Li could only grit his teeth and speak slowly. Speaking up was definitely not an option; the person in front of him was the master, he was the disciple, and not a particularly willing or valued one at that.
Now it was Old Han’s turn to be surprised. He fell silent for a minute before speaking up.
"How did you suddenly become ’little white... face’?"
With a "pfft," Bai Zhi couldn’t hold back her laughter.
"Sorry, Master, that phrase was just too vivid. I couldn’t help myself, hahaha..."
Moh Li had undergone a transformation today, from a dark-skinned individual to a fair-skinned one, directly becoming ’little white... face’.
Oh boy, he couldn’t help it.
"It’s nothing. I just used Rejuvenation Powder on him to test the effect, which seems pretty good. I can sell it in the future; with these results, there’ll definitely be a lot of people eager to buy."
Bai Zhi spoke without waiting for Moh Li to say anything; she understood all too well. Who would want their dark past dug up?
"That? Oh, that’s fine. I see you’ve improved it. The whitening effect is not bad,"
Old Han knew, of course. He wondered what he didn’t know. He never expected that Xingxing, the lass, would actually cover for Moh Li.
"Mmm-hmm, I made some adjustments. It’s a bit tricky though, the herbs aren’t cheap. If it represents a sale, it won’t be cheap either, so I guess it’s not worth thinking about."
Purely natural products are like that; if you want good results and quality, the price won’t run cheap. And likewise, if it’s too expensive, who would buy it?
But it’s fine to use for oneself.
"Just sell it for fun; give it a try and make a little pocket change."
Old Han still had his usual cheerful demeanor. Simple trinkets are the easiest to handle.
But Moh Li knew the worth of this recipe, how many people desired it, yet Bai Zhi was unaware.
"Moh Li, come with me to the study. I have some instructions for you. Aren’t you about to leave the mountain?"