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Chapter 328 – Steamed Pork with Rice Flour [1] (a)
Translated by Gumihou
Edited by Gumihou
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Since they have decided to talk honestly, there was no reason to be reserved.
However, when the Rainbow Sparrows heard that Shiyu wanted them to work as flying mounts, they recoiled at the idea. We live a free and happy life within the Mountain Range but now you want us to carry humans on our backs? We cannot bear this disgrace.
Also, we are still Spiritual Beasts, what if the humans slaughter us for our beast core?
It’s not like Shiyu never thought about [2a] various countermeasures for the possible obstacles that the Rainbow Sparrows would face.
“There’s no need to worry about this. You won’t be slaughtered by the humans for this,” she had [2b] carefully studied the matter and concluded only passengers who are willing to sign a blood oath with the Rainbow Sparrows would be allowed to ride them.
Presently, there is no single integrated flying mount network within the Ninth Realm. Most of these flying mount businesses were small privately-owned stations with flying beasts of varying speeds. The Rainbow Sparrows were large monsters and their speed was at least 50% faster than other feathered beasts of the same order.
With this kind of advantage, passengers would be flocking over to sign the blood oath.
“For the remuneration, it would depend on the number of beasts and length of the flight. If you do not need money, you may take your remuneration in precious herbs. For a 10,000 mile flight, the remuneration could be a 30-years-old herb; a 100,000-mile flight, an 80-years-old herb; a 500,000-mile flight, 100-years-old herb
 naturally, we could decide on the specific numbers later. This is just a suggestion. According to your rate of speed, you could get your hands on a 100-years-old herb within one month. Perhaps, you could even get hold of a few hundred years old herbs in a year. What do you think of this deal? Surely there’s no need for me to keep speaking [2c]?”
The few Rainbow Sparrows who had been hesitating before Shiyu started speaking were now looking at her with stunned eyes.
Naturally, a single few hundred years old herbs would not move them. However, what if every single member of their clan could get hold of one each? Just the thought of it made them a little stupefied.
“This deal requires a lot of precious herbs on your side. Will you be able to keep your side of the promise?”
“Heheh,” Shiyu chuckled, “I may not be confident about other things but when it comes to precious herbs
 I shall be honest with you, I am a precious herb dealer. When it comes to precious herbs, there’s only the amount you cannot reach, no amount I cannot give. Naturally, you might not believe me since words are wind
”
As she spoke, she rummaged through her space ring and took out five jade boxes. As soon as the lid of these boxes opened, the powerful scent of medicinal herbs rushed out in all four directions.
All five were 1000-year-old precious herbs.
“You may exchange low-year herbs for a stalk of high-year herb. To me, these 1000-year-old precious herbs are nothing but cabbages and radishes. If you want, I have even higher-year herbs.”
“Such as?”
“Such as 3000 years
 5000 years
 even some 10,000 years.”
Gu lu.
The audible sound of saliva being swallowed down several throats could be heard. “This is
 rather unbelievable
”
Shiyu was not bothered by their doubts. “The opportunity is right here. It’s all up to you to take the gamble or not.”
As soon as she was done speaking, she returned her attention to the fruits and nuts while the Spiritual Beasts had a whispered conference.
After a while, the Beasts appeared to be done with their conference.
“Your conditions suited our needs. We choose to take the gamble [2d]. However, our remunerations must be paid immediately, no arrears. Moreover, you must ensure our clan’s safety, otherwise, we would immediately back out
”
A bunch more words were said but the basis of their demands were all very reasonable, so Shiyu nodded and agreed.
After noting down the most important conditions, Shiyu finally relaxed.
This way, the Rainbow Sparrows were eventually led by Shiyu towards the path of diligently working as flying mounts to earn precious herbs.
“By the way, where does the Golden Venomous Bees live?” she suddenly asked.
The Rainbow Sparrows had not expected to ask this. With great joy, they said, “Little friend, are you
”
“I never had honey made by Spiritual Beasts before, so I’m quite interested to find out what it tasted like.”
Isn’t that just an excuse to go make a trip to the Golden Venomous Bee’s nest?
“That sounds excellent,” the Rainbow Sparrows were delighted. “We can take you there now.”
They had suffered a great loss under the hands of those Golden Venomous Bees. With four more Divine Transformation helpers with them, they could now go and teach those bees a lesson.
“Let’s go right away. Also, this is an antidote I’ve prepared [2e]. Consider it a gift.” She had always been straightforward when it comes to precious herbs [2f].
“Many thanks, little friend,” their tone had gotten a lot warmer compared to when they had first spoken to her.
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After leaving the valley, they travelled southwards passing by more and more flowering trees. Eventually, they began to catch sight of bees. However, these bees were still quite small, their Cultivation level clearly quite low.
The deeper they go, the more powerful the bees. However, their sizes were still quite small, only about twice the size of ordinary bees.
Shiyu’s arrival caused a panic among the Golden Venomous Bees. They surrounded Shiyu’s group of six [3a].
Shiyu had another plan for these bees and did not attack them. Instead, she raised her voice and said, “I want to see your queen.”
Perhaps fearful of their opponents, two servants came over to invite Shiyu to see their queen.
Shiyu followed the two servants into the deepest part of the flowering forest while the [3b] three Panda Brothers and two Divine Transformation elders of the Rainbow Sparrow clan waited at the edge.
About two-quarters of an hour later, when the five of them were about to lose their patience, Shiyu reappeared.
She turned to the two elders, “The Queen Bee promised not to start any dispute with the Rainbow Sparrows for the next 10 years. The two clans will have a 10-year truce, what do you think?”
The two elders had come because they were not willing to swallow down the insult [3c] of having their clan poisoned en massed by the Venomous Bee clan and came to beat up some bees. However, having a truce would be good too. After all, there’s no telling what the Rainbow Sparrows’ situation would be like in the future.
Therefore, they agreed.
Only, they have no idea how this little girl managed to convince the Queen Bee.
They were still wondering over the matter when an even more exciting thing happened. A [3d] large, dense ball of bees suddenly approached from a distance. The ball of bees swarmed over and, as they drew closer, their little bodies parted to reveal several very large boxes

Just what is going on?

“Now that matters have come to an end, I shall return and get things ready on my end. Once the station has been set up, I shall return in a few days to pick up your clansmen in batches.”
“Yes
”
With that, Shiyu and the three Panda each carried two large boxes and leapt to the air. Soon, their figures disappeared from sight.
Looking at the empty forest of flowers before them, the Rainbow Sparrows suddenly understood that the little girl meant it when she said she [3e] wanted to taste the Golden Venomous Bee honey.
If this cooperation could remove the Golden Venomous Bees from their nest, ah
 they would be able to eat [4a] honey every day
.
Only
 they were very curious. [4b] Just what kind of conditions had she put forward to make the Queen Bee so cooperative?
The three Panda Bears were also curious about this [4c].
However, Shiyu only smiled, [2h]. “You will know in the future.”
Once they arrived at the city, she immediately located Luo Dongting and said, “I need a piece of land right now, around 30 square miles wide Money is no issue. The condition of the land doesn’t matter either. Get it for me as soon as possible. Get me a few seal masters as well, the more skilled the better.”
Additional from Su Nian Jin Shi (author):
After leaving for a few days, she suddenly received a letter from home.
Letter: The two cats at home really misses you. Shiyu, come home quick and hug the cats.
Shiyu: Lies, I only have one cat at home
Just then, someone came up from behind her and enveloped her in an embrace. A voice went, “Miao~”
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[1] Fen Zheng Rou – Steamed Pork with Rice Powder
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[2] LOOK, Shiyu’s GENIUS moments!
I’ll just
 label them. Can’t be bothered to come up with a clever quip
[b] I wonder how detailed the oath is

[d] Look at them echoing Shiyu’s words because they have none of their own.
[f] Isn’t that because you have a needlessly plentiful amount of precious things growing idly in your space without needing any care? Also, Gumi did the math before, your planting rate is impossible. You are impossible. Your whole family is impossible.
[g] Eat honey every day? You want to force the bees away and take their honey?
[3] Writing Logistics: Filling in weird blanks.
[4] Are ya’ll just dumb or, are ya’ll just dumb?
[a] Who’s going to make honey for you when you force them to leave?
[b] Oh, I don’t know, how about the SAME TACTIC she used on you like barely an hour ago?
[c] Clearly, these Pandas couldn’t manage higher thought function either