Chapter 195: Are You Done?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Shopkeeper, I’m leaving. My cousin asked me to help my family, and I’ll do embroidery work. Can I leave my goods here to sell?”
Shopkeeper Lu looked apologetic as she glanced at Liu Ye. “I’m sorry for making you go through this.” “It’s fine. I’m leaving then.”
“Let me walk with you.”
Lu Sanniang escorted her to the Liu family’s shop, then sighed and went to find Qiao Mai.
“Sister, I’m sorry.”
“I want to hear the truth from you. What did you and her argue about?”
“Because you gave the cold skin recipe to the Liu family, allowing them to open a shop in town.”
“She’s being so petty?”
“Sigh, I didn’t expect her to change like this.”
“In the entire Ming Dynasty, with so many towns and cities, she’s fixating on a small cold skin shop in Tianshui? She can’t tolerate my relatives making a living here?”
Lu Sanniang lowered her head awkwardly. “I argued with her over this, and she took it out on Liu Ye in her anger. I ended up slapping Ruxin.”
Qiao Mai looked at her and said seriously, “If I have a falling out with her, what would you do?”
“This girl is stubborn and hasn’t learned her lesson yet. If you choose to discipline her, I won’t blame you.”
“Discipline? There might come a day for that. You’ve raised quite an extraordinary daughter. She could think of such a thing and say such words. Sanniang, when I first came here, I had other choices. I chose Tianshui. I chose you. I wasn’t without alternatives.”
“I know. I’ve always known. I made so much money because of you.”
“You’re a sensible person. Now that both of your daughters are married, handle your affairs.”
“I’ll wait until Ruxin finds someone. However troublesome she is, she’s still my flesh and blood. I won’t rest easy until her lifelong matter is settled to marry Old Qian.”
“Alright, I won’t meddle in your affairs. It’s just a suggestion. Now go!”
“Sister, I…”
Lu Sanniang got up and left. Qiao Mai watched her depart, feeling a little emotional. She and her sister could talk about anything, and now, she was gradually drifting away.
But she wouldn’t compromise because of this. She had done nothing wrong.
She would never back down. If she did, those people would advance further.
Conveniently, the Liu family’s cold skin shop was overwhelmed with work. Although the Liu family was somewhat unhappy about Liu Ye, it wasn’t a major issue for the poor family. Being scolded a little was tolerable.
Qiao Mai had Liu Ye return, which helped ease the burden in the shop.
Time flew by. By the end of November, the weather finally turned cold. The first snow of the winter, falling sporadically for a day, was over.
It was more of a symbolic snowfall. The days afterward were sunny, and even on cloudy days, a gust of wind could clear it.
The weather made people feel like spring had arrived.
The better the weather, the more worried Qiao Mai became. The court was digging a canal, but distant water couldn’t quench near thirst. It would take at least five or six years to dig all the way from south to north.
She decided to handle it herself. She carried some water from her space and planned to return it later. It was just like working as a water carrier.
She instructed the steward. That night, she made her first attempt at flying using the butterfly wings on her back.
She had undergone further body modifications by Greeny, making her wings invisible. When needed, she could summon them with a thought. Flying was as simple as a thought, with no need to land. Everything was convenient.
It felt so exhilarating to have wings on her back.
They were like an angel’s wings, more carefree than birds soaring in the sky. Thin and agile, they moved effortlessly and obediently. It was fantastic.
Qiao Mai practiced in her space until she felt comfortable, then flew out. She resembled a night elf flying through the dark.
She didn’t have the wings for the show. Despite their thinness, they provided remarkable speed when flapped.
She estimated she could reach up to 500 kilometers per hour, covering a thousand miles in an hour. It would only take her one night to get to the south.
Greeny mentioned that as the space evolved, her wings would become even faster.
That sounded great to her. Qiao Mai enjoyed the pleasure of flying in the air.
She glided over the night sky to a remote, rocky island by the sea.
“Greeny, did you prepare the pit?”
“It’s all set, Master. I’ve developed an area of 10,000 acres. You can take your time. No need to drain the place all at once.”
“Understood. I’ll take a little now and then more.”
Qiao Mai didn’t want to act recklessly. She observed the terrain the next morning, choosing a hidden area to start.
Greeny removed the barriers of the space and watched her master, who was only dealing with water and not the marine life within it. So, it did something sly and introduced various fish, shrimp, and crabs into the lake.
After nearly depleting her mental energy, Qiao Mai decided to take a break. She found a small town, ordered some dishes, and requested a pot of rice wine. The feeling of going out alone was quite nice.
She repeated this pattern, moving from one place to another until she filled the 10 ,ooo-acre pit with water.
Her unassuming appearance helped her blend in with the crowd when she went out, dressed in men’s clothing, avoiding drawing attention.
“Master?”
“Yes?”
“Now that you’re out, would you like to visit the seaside?”
“Have you developed the area?”
“Yes, Master. As you know, the space adapts according to the proportion of land and sea.”
“That’s impressive.”
“Indeed. I might be a spatial spirit, but the space has its consciousness, knowing what it needs.”
Above the night sky, a streak of light dashed to the ocean.
“Greeny, shall you or I take care of this?”
“I’ll do it, Master. You rest if you’re tired.”
“In that case, I’ll find a deserted island in the vicinity.”
Qiao Mai glanced around the sea and flew to a dark place she assumed was a solitary island.
The island was covered in reefs, and the howling sea wind and crashing waves dominated the coastline. She found a spot sheltered from the wind and landed.
After examining the surroundings, she confirmed no living creatures were around, so she lit a fire. “How long will it take?” “An entire night.”
“Don’t drain all the seawater.”
“With our current abilities, it would take years to drain the sea.” Qiao Mai kindled a fire and set up a grill. “Greeny, get me a fish.”
“Of course.
A fish landed in front of her, and she swiftly cleaned it with a dagger and seasoned it before grilling it.
When was the last time she’d been this casual? Ever since she’d arrived here, such moments had been rare.
Today, Qiao Mai decided to let loose. She took a bottle of white wine from her space, opened the cap, and drank two sips.
“This wine is strong.”
She used a knife to cut a piece of fish, grabbed it, and started eating.
A water column continued to flow into her finger ring, maintaining a constant stream regardless of her movements.
As she enjoyed her meal, she sipped wine and conversed with Greeny using her thoughts.
“I say, Greeny, what kind of creature did you bring here? It looks like a whale.”
“Haha, for the sea, we needed this guy; it’s the king of the sea.”
“Is that all you’ve brought?”
“Hehe, I’ve included a bit of everything from the sea. To recreate a real world, we need a bit of everything, don’t we?”
“Do we need a volcano?”
“No need. The space will evolve automatically soon. It will have distinct seasons, no longer maintaining a constant temperature.” “Will it snow, rain, be windy, and have hailstorms?”
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