My carefree life in space

Chapter 49 Free and Easy

Yan He had no idea that someone at home was eagerly waiting for him to return; they were currently digging sweet potatoes.

That's right, they found another sweet potato field. Although it wasn't as large as yesterday's, it still made them very happy.

Because there were so many people, they quickly dug up all the sweet potatoes in the area.

Yan Qing looked at the sweet potato in front of him and a thought came to his mind. In the past, when they were looking for food, they only cared about what was above ground and never thought about what was underground.

Pay close attention to what's underground; you might find something unexpected. He shared this idea with Lu Cheng, who wholeheartedly agreed.

So for the rest of the journey, the team frequently dug up the plants on the ground, as if they were looking for something.

When the other hunting teams saw this, they all curiously came forward to ask. Yan Qing and the others could only shake their heads; it wasn't that they were hiding something from others, but rather that they didn't know what they might dig up.

Looking at the holes they had dug here and there, Yan Qing felt a little embarrassed. This didn't seem right. They couldn't possibly turn the whole forest upside down!

After discussing it, the group decided to first dig up some climbing plants, since sweet potato seedlings grow close to the ground.

Unfortunately, after digging for half a day, they still hadn't found any useful plants. They had no choice but to send some people hunting while the rest continued searching. Even if they couldn't find new food, wild vegetables would do.

As dusk fell and the hunters returned, just as everyone was about to leave, a family member suddenly shouted, "Come quick, everyone! I think I've dug up something good!"

The crowd gathered around and saw two sections of plant root stems that had been cut in half in a deep pit. The cut ends were snow-white and secreted sap.

Yan Qing and Lu Cheng exchanged a glance, both noticing the surprise in each other's eyes. Although they didn't know what it was, judging from the sap at the cut, it must be something good. Don't raw sweet potatoes secrete sap when cut open?

Without further hesitation, the group dug up the seedlings entwined with the same plant around them and obtained hundreds of rhizomes of varying lengths.

Yan He was quick and grabbed a stick to peel and eat, but Yan Qing stopped him just in time, saying, "Why are you so greedy? Let's go back first."

Although Yan Qing was 90% sure that the thing was edible, he still kept his guard up. Better safe than sorry, he still had to ask Lin Shushu.

Although Yan He was stopped by his older brother, he couldn't wait any longer. He immediately sent the picture to Lin Shushu, asking if the roots were edible. As long as she replied that they were edible, his brother couldn't stop him anymore.

Unfortunately, he was destined not to eat it immediately. Lin Shushu did not reply to him; at this moment, she was focused on her cultivation and ignored all external information.

After a long and sorrowful journey, Yan He finally returned home.

As soon as he got home, he discovered that there were strangers in his house. Well, not all of them were strangers; he knew the therapist who had treated his father.

Since there were guests at home, Yan Qing did not keep Lu Cheng and the others. After dividing the day's spoils among everyone, Lu Cheng led his men away from the Yan family home.

Before leaving, Yan Qing reminded them not to eat the newly discovered rhizomes. Everyone understood; after all, if they were edible, it wouldn't matter if they ate them later.

After the others left, the Yan brothers learned the identities of the people in front of them and the purpose of their visit.

Yan He hesitated. What if he helped with the introduction, but Sister Shushu didn't like being bothered?

Seeing his hesitation, Gu Huan knew how to persuade him.

"You sent that private message because you wanted to find a way out for your brother and everyone on the planet. Now that you have that opportunity, why not give it a try?"

Seeing that he was starting to waver, Gu Huan pressed on, "Besides, they came all this way just because of a few words from you, so maybe that's why they came?"

Upon hearing this, Yan He recalled the first day Lin Shushu came to their house. At that time, she seemed to have said that she came here to solve a problem.

Having made up his mind, Yan He no longer hesitated and sent a message to Lin Shushu in front of the others.

Of course, there was still no reply.

Yan He helplessly shrugged; there was nothing he could do now.

Actually, it would have been very easy for Gu Huan to find the two of them. He could have easily found out their whereabouts by simply checking the center of the safe zone. However, he didn't do that. It would be impolite to show up unannounced. No matter how urgent his situation was, a day or two wouldn't have made a difference.

Lin Shushu and Mo Ze were unaware that someone outside was looking for them; they had been cultivating in the space for a whole day.

Opening her eyes, Lin Shushu finished her cultivation. Now that her cultivation level was stable, she wanted to test her current alchemy skills.

Previously, she could only refine second-tier pills, but now, with her increased strength, her control over the heat has become more refined, and she is more sensitive to the effects of the medicine. Advancing to the next tier should not be difficult for her.

After greeting Mo Ze, she locked herself in the alchemy room and devoted herself to studying alchemy techniques.

Three days later, Lin Shushu finally emerged from seclusion. Seeing the confident smile on her face, Mo Ze knew she had succeeded.

"Mo Ze, I am now a third-level alchemist." Lin Shushu rushed to Mo Ze, eager to share her joy with him.

Mo Ze felt the same way; Shu Shu was happy, and so was he. He caught Lin Shu Shu as she rushed towards him, pulled her into his arms, and gently kissed her lips. "Shu Shu is amazing!"

The words used to coax a child made Lin Shushu blush slightly. It seemed that she had rediscovered her childlike innocence after being with Mo Ze, and now she was living more and more freely.

She never used to be able to act coquettishly, nor did she have anyone to act coquettishly with. Mo Ze's appearance brought her many first-time experiences. If Mo Ze were to leave one day, would she be able to adapt?

Realizing her own thoughts, Lin Shushu was startled. Had Mo Ze already let her guard down so much? It wasn't that she was trying to be wary of Mo Ze, but rather that if the two of them separated, would she still be able to live a carefree life on her own?

"Shushu, what's wrong? Did something upset you? Tell me and we'll figure it out together." Noticing that Lin Shushu's mood was a bit off, Mo Ze carefully observed her expression and asked with concern.

Lin Shushu didn't shy away from her emotions just now, "Mo Ze, if we break up in the future..."

Before he could finish speaking, his lips were sealed shut, and he had no chance to say the rest.

Mo Ze kissed the girl in front of him passionately. How could she have such thoughts? He would never allow it.

Seeing the deep affection in Mo Ze's eyes, Lin Shushu closed her eyes, immersing herself in the thrill he had given her.

Forget it, why think about these things now? Didn't I say that since I've been given a second chance at life, I should live it up and do as I please? Since I'm happy right now, I should just enjoy the present moment.

Sensing Lin Shushu's devotion, Mo Ze finally felt relieved. He tightened his embrace, as if trying to meld the girl before him into his own body.

At this moment, their breaths mingled, becoming one, and their hearts drew ever closer.