Inheriting a Taoist temple, the story begins with Wu Zetian offering incense.

Chapter 211 Plant some potatoes, and the harvest will be amazing! [Seeking monthly votes]

Once the noodles were cooked, Xi used chopsticks to scoop them into a large bowl, then opened the spicy chicken giblets noodle sauce that Zhou Yi had given her and added some to the bowl.

After the three bowls of noodles were prepared, Fan Li and Wen Zhong each carried a bowl to the nearby pavilion. Following Xi Shi's instructions, they first stirred the noodles to coat them with the sauce before eating.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, meals were served separately. The three people knelt and sat in front of a low table in the pavilion, on which were placed some fruit and fish.

Fan Li took a bite of the mixed noodles and was immediately overwhelmed by the spiciness. However, after the spiciness subsided, a rich aroma followed, and the smooth noodles whetted the appetite of this God of Wealth.

He took a bite of noodles and asked Xi Shi:

"What is the name of that deity?"

"Sister Meiniang and the others all call him Immortal Master Yiyuan. He is a very kind person. He said he would repair the roof of the God of Wealth Temple as soon as possible and would stop you from having strange dreams."

When she spoke, Xi Shi habitually lowered her head, like a flower swaying in the cold wind, evoking pity... This innate temperament was a perfect disguise.

Wen Zhong asked:

"You are a weak woman. Although you have the protection of the gods, you still need to be careful when walking in this chaotic world... I have heard that King Fuchai likes beautiful women. What should you do if he tries to keep you here?"

Xi Shi silently took out the token of Hunyuan Palace from her bosom and said timidly:

"Just kill him."

Upon seeing the token, Wen Zhong immediately thought of King Goujian of Yue, who was shattered into charcoal. With divine lightning protecting him, he certainly didn't need to worry about safety along the way.

Moreover, they can go to the immortals to replenish their supplies every five days, and even if they encounter any danger, they can avoid it in time... Thinking about this, Wen Zhong wanted to broaden his horizons as well.

Fan Li slurped his noodles, still unable to believe he was a deity:

"How did I become a business sage?"

Xi Shi took a small bite of noodles and said earnestly:
"According to the original history, I would have been sent to the State of Wu to seduce King Fuchai. You would have assisted the King of Yue in destroying the State of Wu, and then left behind the words, 'When the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away; when the cunning rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked,' and quietly departed. Unfortunately, Minister Wen was a step too late and was executed by Goujian. After leaving the State of Yue, you began to do business, becoming extremely wealthy three times, and then dispersing your wealth three times, becoming a model for business for later generations."

Fan Li never imagined his life would be so extraordinary, and exclaimed:
“Goujian was a man who could only share hardship, not wealth. I came to Yue to assist him only to prove myself. Now that he is dead, I will serve him for three more years, then leave this place to travel to the famous mountains and rivers of China, and try my hand at commerce to see if I have the potential to become extremely wealthy.”

At this point, he quickly added:
"Before I leave, I will make sure Mr. and Mrs. Shi are settled in properly, so please rest assured, Miss Shi."

Xi Shi put down her chopsticks and thanked them sincerely. Now she was burdened with a mission and could not stay by her parents' side for the time being. Once she got the Tao Te Ching, she would take her parents away from the Yue Kingdom and go to Yiyang to find that small hill that was always shrouded in clouds and mist, and settle down on the mountain.

I wonder what Yunwu Mountain in Yiyang City looks like now... While eating, Xi Shi was thinking about her parents' retirement life.

After the meal, Xi Shi left behind all the sauce, salt, pickles, and other items, even taking only a little bit of dried noodles. Then, she took the ultimatum issued by Fan Li and some gifts, rode her bicycle away from the palace, and headed north towards Kuaiji.

Fan Li has issued an order that officials throughout the Yue Kingdom must warmly welcome Xi Shi, providing her with food and lodging; anyone who neglects her will have their entire family executed.

Once she left Yue, Xi Shi would have to walk the rest of the way on her own.

Fortunately, during this period, she can return to Hunyuan Palace at least twice, and bring back a lot of personal equipment, such as outdoor tents, outdoor cookware, and various kinds of oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, etc.

While China's number one beauty embarked on a long-distance cycling trip around the world, Zhou Yi was ordering cycling-related outdoor equipment online inside the Hunyuan Palace.

"Nowadays, merchants really offer one-stop service. All personal outdoor equipment can be purchased in one package without having to pick and choose anymore."

Wu Zetian walked over, looked at the shopping page, and said:

"Master, don't forget to buy Xi Shi a set of modern clothes. Taoist robes are not convenient for riding a bicycle. Modern trousers and a windbreaker are more suitable for her."

This statement did remind Zhou Yi of the following:
"Yes, we need to provide complete clothing and also buy personal protective equipment."

He ordered a high-powered flashlight and pepper spray with self-defense capabilities, as well as a dagger for self-defense, so that the most beautiful woman could protect herself.

Wu Zetian reminded her:

"Sister Xi Shi's physical strength is not yet sufficient. If it is convenient for you, Immortal Master, it would be best to help her strengthen it, just like Zhao Xu did."

"Don't worry, I'll start preparing as soon as she arrives. I'll also get her a peace and safety amulet that's free from all taboos to hang on her bicycle, so that the Purple Star Emperor can help protect her."

They're doing this for us, so we have to be as thorough as possible in our considerations.

After lunch, Zhou Yi called over the construction team from town, and they built another bathroom on one side of the courtyard against the wall.

With the increasing number of people at Hunyuan Palace, one bathroom is becoming insufficient, and it's time to separate men and women.

The newly built bathroom is for women's use, with two shower heads and a huge solar panel installed on the roof, so you can wash and scrub to your heart's content.

When Wang Ge heard that houses were being built on the mountain, he thought it was going to be a major renovation, so he drove over excitedly to help. He was a little disappointed when he found out it was just a bathroom.
"I'm still waiting to eat the meal after the roof beam is raised. This is such a small project, I'd almost feel bad asking you to feed me." With nothing else to do, he looked at the newly leveled area near the gate and said to Zhou Yi:

"Such a large piece of land, shouldn't we plant something on it? It's a bit late to plant other things now, but why don't we plant some potatoes and potatoes? The harvest will be amazing in the fall."

Zhou Yi originally intended to say not to plant anything, but then he remembered that the potato sprouts he bought could be grown in ancient times, and immediately changed his mind:
"Brother Wang, can you get some potato seeds?"

Potatoes are usually sprouted at home, but if you don't have the time, you can buy pre-sprouted sprouts that have already been cut up, so you can plant them directly after you buy them.

Jia Ziwang said:
"That's no problem. Let me calculate the area first. This is a large piece of land, at least a dozen acres. How about we buy ten acres first?"

Zhou Yi pointed to the courtyard of Hunyuan Palace and said:
"There's still space in the yard and on the back hill, so why don't you just give me fifty acres? I can cultivate it slowly by myself, and consider it exercise."

"Okay, I'll get in touch with them for you right away... Oh, by the way, I recently got you some more corn seeds, I'll bring them to you tomorrow morning."

After Wang Ge drove away, Zhou Yi began to plan the distribution of the potato seeds.

We should get Xin Qiji to cultivate some land as soon as possible and plant some potatoes as seeds. Planting dozens of acres next year shouldn't be a problem.

We won't be giving Zhao Xu potatoes this year. The Song Dynasty is quite prosperous. Apart from needing calcium supplements, they don't lack anything else for the time being. Next year, we'll give them some sweet potatoes, corn, and other crops to increase the variety of crops.

The key areas to support are the Zhenguan world and the Wudi world, especially the Wudi world. In order to fight the Xiongnu, the whole country is tightening its belt, and it is time to increase the production of crops.

In fact, Zhou Yi had reserved all the corn and wheat seeds that Wang Ge had given him, as well as the wheat that he had gotten from Zhao Wei's house under the guise of offering sacrifices to the gods, for Emperor Wu.

When Huo Qubing comes again, send this apprentice back to Chang'an to take those seeds with him and let Liu Che arrange for their planting.

If possible, buy some iron plows suitable for oxen to pull, and have Liu Che plow the land before planting, so that the yield will be even better.

Two days later, the bathroom in Hunyuan Palace was repaired, and non-slip floor tiles were laid. The surrounding walls were also tiled and lights were installed for convenient bathing at night.

Wang Ge's statue of Shennong the Great has also reached the end of its worship period and can be taken back.

At this moment, Uncle Ming rode in a truck and slowly drove into the Yiyang City area.

As soon as they drove past the huge sign that read "Welcome to Yiyang," Uncle Ming felt a sudden sense of relief. He held a few ancient bronze coins in his hand and performed a divination for himself, his eyes filled with growing doubt.

The driver asked with a smile:

"Uncle Ming, since we set off, you've been calculating and recalculating. Are you planning to have another son? I know a fortune teller who's very accurate."

Uncle Ming waved his hand and said:

"Even the most powerful spirit isn't as powerful as the one I know. My luck improved when I came to Yiyang City, but misfortune kept happening when I returned to Quanzhou... Should I move my shop to Yiyang instead?"

He was no stranger to Yiyang, not only because he had visited Zhou Banxian there, but also because his ancestors were from Yiyang.

A large portion of the residents of Quanzhou are of Heluo origin, and many of them have returned to the vicinity of Luoyang to search for their ancestors and relatives. Uncle Ming's father also came here back then and found another branch of the family in Yiyang.

Now, the two sides are constantly moving around, and Uncle Ming has had the thought of returning to his roots more than once.

When he came to Yiyang, he originally wanted Zhou Yi to help him look at his fortune, but his fortune started to rise after he crossed the city boundary, and Uncle Ming unconsciously strengthened his determination to move.

"Since living next to Master Yi is beneficial, let's move the business over here as soon as possible. Let's see if we can find a house in a good location this time. If we do, let's buy two houses first."

Having made up his mind, he took out his phone and called Zhou Yi:
"Master Yi, I'll be entering Yiyang city in half an hour. Where are you?"

In the old town of Yiyang City, Zhou Yi led Wu Meiniang out of a breakfast shop:

“I came to the city early this morning and just had breakfast. I’m heading to the mall right away. Just follow the address to the underground parking garage. There’s a large freight elevator in the garage that can take the statue up.”

An hour later, Zhou Yi met Uncle Ming in the underground parking garage of Wan Ke Lai. When he rescued this fat uncle last time, he looked haggard. Zhou Yi thought he would recover during this time, but he didn't expect him to look even more haggard.

As soon as they met, Uncle Ming started shouting:
"Master Yi, I'm planning to move to Yiyang. Are you familiar with the city? Do you have any recommendations for houses with good feng shui?"

Zhou Yi remembered that Dai Shengli's villa seemed to have been listed for sale recently, so he said to him:

"There is a villa for sale, and the feng shui is very good."

Uncle Ming became interested:

"How good is it?"

"It was purified by the combined efforts of the Ziwei Emperor and Wang Lingguan, so tell me if that's good or not!"

(End of this chapter)