I'm a Druid at a farmhouse.

Chapter 48 Red Dragon Nest Fruit

The moment you put the bayberry in your mouth, the plump flesh bursts with sweet and sour juice that explodes on your tongue.

A warm current slid down his throat into his abdomen, then transformed into countless tiny arcs of electricity, rapidly spreading to his limbs and bones.

Song You felt as if every cell in his body had been awakened, filled with unprecedented vitality.

His body, which had been somewhat exhausted from the fierce battle, was now full of energy again.

Even more remarkably, he felt an even closer connection with the bayberry tree beneath him, and even with the entire forest. The rustling of the leaves in the wind seemed to whisper in his ear.

[Druid's Log: You consumed the Red Dragon Nest Fruit, imbued with the vitality of the earth, resulting in a slight improvement in your constitution and an increased affinity with nature.]

It's definitely good stuff.

Song You picked a few more and put them in his pocket, intending to take them back for Jiang Milu to try as well.

He wanted to study how this tree differed from the plants in his own agritainment business, but looking at the sky, he realized it was already very late.

Just then, my phone vibrated in my pocket.

It was a message from Jiang Milu.

Jiang Milu: "Why aren't you back yet? I'm scared to be alone if you don't come back soon, so I'm going back to the old house to sleep."

Looking at the message, Song You could imagine the feigned composure she had when she sent it.

He replied, "Don't wander off, wait for me."

After noting the location of the bayberry tree, Song You climbed down and walked to the now-cold-looking wild boar.

He bent down, grabbed the wild boar's two front legs with both hands, took a deep breath, and used his waist and back muscles to exert force.

He lifted the nearly 600-pound behemoth off the ground and slung it over his shoulder.

The heavy weight pressed down on his shoulders, but Song You felt much more relaxed than he had expected.

He carried the enormous trophy and walked steadily toward the farmhouse.

......

In the courtyard, Jiang Milu was restless, glancing towards the back mountain every now and then.

When Song You's tall figure appeared at the courtyard gate, she finally felt half relieved.

But when she saw what Song You was carrying on his shoulder, the other half of her heart jumped into her throat.

What is that?

A black wild boar that was even bigger than her!

The wild boar's head drooped, its long tusks gleaming coldly under the light, and its massive body swayed slightly with Song You's steps, creating a terrifying visual impact.

"Bang."

Song You threw the wild boar onto the open ground in the center of the yard, and the ground shook.

He dusted off his hands and let out a long sigh.

Jiang Milu ran over quickly, circled the huge wild boar, and her face lost some of its color.

She looked at the wild boar, then at Song You, whose face remained calm, her voice trembling slightly.

"Song You, what's going on? Where did you come from?"

"The old hunter in the mountain set a trap that caught it, but it probably broke and didn't hold properly, so it got away. I saw that it was badly injured, so I just killed it and brought it back for a meal," Song You said without batting an eye.

This explanation was reasonable, and Jiang Milu did not doubt it. She was more concerned about something else.

She reached out and carefully poked and pinched Song You's arm.

"Are you alright? How did you manage to bring such a big pig back?" Her voice was full of worry.

"I'm fine, perfectly fine." Song You stretched his shoulders. "Don't let its size fool you, it's all just puffy fat."

Jiang Milu rolled her eyes at him. He's almost 600 pounds, and he still calls himself chubby?

"Alright, let's go inside." Seeing her disbelieving look, Song You changed the subject, "Perfect timing, there's something I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"What kind of help?"

Song You didn't say anything, but led her into his room.

Jiang Milu followed behind him, feeling a little confused and inexplicably nervous. The room was simply furnished with a bed, a wardrobe, and a desk, all kept clean and tidy.

Song You walked to the bedside, turned around and looked at her.

"Please close the door for me first."

Jiang Milu's heart skipped a beat, but she still closed the door as instructed.

The two of them were left alone in the room, and the atmosphere instantly became somewhat awkward.

Song You looked at her, then suddenly raised his hand and began to unbutton his shirt.

Jiang Milu's eyes widened instantly, her mind went blank.

What is he going to do?

Song You quickly took off his T-shirt, which was covered in mud and grass clippings, revealing his muscular upper body.

He didn't have exaggerated muscle mass, but his lines were smooth and well-proportioned, with broad shoulders, a flat abdomen, and a vibrant vitality.

Jiang Milu only glanced at it before feeling her cheeks burn instantly. She quickly covered her eyes with her hands, but secretly left a gap between her fingers.

"Song You! You... what are you doing!" Her voice was both shy and anxious, her heart pounding as if it were about to jump out of her throat.

"If you keep doing this, I'm going home!"

"Look, I don't have a single scratch on me." Song You patted his chest, making a dull thud, looking completely at ease. "I just wanted to show you that I'm really fine."

"Who wants to see you, ugh!"

Before Jiang Milu could finish speaking, a piece of clothing, smelling of sweat and dirt, was shoved into her arms.

"Could you wash this shirt for me?" Song You's voice came through the phone.

Jiang Milu was stunned. She lowered her hand, looked at the dirty clothes in her arms, and then at Song You's innocent face. Her mind was blank for a moment.

"There's too much grass debris on it. I'm afraid if I just throw it in the washing machine, I'll break it," Song You explained.

do the laundry.

The blush on Jiang Milu's face faded at a visible speed, replaced by a deathly pale color.

So, all he did was take off his clothes so I would wash them for him?

A huge wave of shame and indignation surged into my heart.

"Song You, go to hell!"

She grabbed the dirty clothes, turned around, opened the door, and rushed out without looking back.

Watching her huffing and puffing back, Song You finally couldn't help but laugh.

It got a bit colder outside, so I came to my room to change clothes and finish my evening routine.

While Jiang Milu was struggling with his dirty clothes in the yard, he quickly took a shower and changed into clean clothes.

Then, he took out the few bayberries from his pocket and carefully rinsed them under the tap.

He slowly infused a wisp of natural energy into one of the bayberries, and the fruit's color seemed to become deeper and more lustrous.

After doing all that, he took out his phone, took a picture of the huge male wild boar in the yard, and posted it on his WeChat Moments.

"Wild game from the deep mountains, secret recipe wild boar meat, limited to regular customers, first come first served."

Shortly after it was posted, Wang Guoming's comment appeared.

Wang Guoming: "Holy crap! Brother Song, you killed the Pig King? Leave me a backup plan! It has to be a backup plan!"

Song You smiled but didn't reply immediately.

He carried the plate of washed bayberries out of the room.

In the courtyard, Jiang Milu was squatting by the tap, vigorously scrubbing the T-shirt while muttering something under her breath.

Song You walked over and handed the plate to her.

"You've worked hard. Here, have some fruit."

Jiang Milu didn't even look up, just huffed angrily, turned her face away, and completely ignored him.

"I came all this way and didn't even get paid. I've just been your free labor." She muttered to herself.

"Who said there's no reward?" Song You picked up a bayberry and held it to her lips. "Here, this is your reward."

The bayberries are bright red and juicy, emitting an enticing aroma.

Jiang Milu's stomach let out a disapproving growl.

She hesitated for a moment, but couldn't resist the temptation. She opened her mouth and ate the bayberry.

The sweet and sour juice burst in her mouth, an indescribable refreshing sensation that instantly dispelled her day's fatigue and cleared her mind considerably.

She felt much lighter, and the anger in her heart dissipated.

"Is it delicious?" Song You asked.

"Hmph, so-so." Jiang Milu was sharp-tongued, but her actions betrayed her words as she reached out and took another one from the plate.

After she finished eating, she looked at Song You, her face still flushed.

She also picked up the biggest and reddest bayberry from the plate and held it to Song You's lips.

Song You was taken aback: "What?"

Jiang Milu's gaze was somewhat unfocused; she dared not look him in the eye, but her voice remained calm.

"I'll feed you too, it's an equal exchange, so your payment is not valid."

She paused, then quickly added, her voice as soft as the flapping of a firefly's wings.

"This...this is the money I deserve!"