CH 25

TL: Moonlit

Lin Su set aside the apples and oranges he had picked and went to the field to pluck a strawberry the size of an adult’s palm. He put it in the bag along with the other fruits and handed it to Zhao An, saying, “Here are all the items. Please check.”

Zhao An took the paper bag and found that both the apples and oranges were large and beautifully colored. Most importantly, they emitted a delightful fruity aroma.

The fragrance of the fruits filled the air, creating a sense of clarity.

“No need, these are excellent,” Zhao An replied promptly. He paid the money and his complexion seemed much better than when he arrived. There was a spark in his eyes.

Even Luo Manman couldn’t help but feel relieved. “Sir, are all your fruits for sale?”

Lin Su understood Luo Manman’s intention and replied, “No need to call me ‘sir.’ My name is Lin Su. Just call me by my name. I can sell you three trees’ worth of fruits. If you’re interested, you can send someone over anytime.”

Luo Manman immediately responded, “I will contact someone now. And we won’t let you suffer in terms of price.”

Carrying the fruits in his arms, Zhao An turned to Luo Manman and said, “Manman, since you still have work, I’ll head back first. I want to let Gen taste them as soon as possible.”

“Alright, Brother Zhao, be careful on your way back. If you need anything, just contact me.”

“Okay, Mr. Lin Su, thank you for the fruits. I’ll head back now.”

After bidding farewell to Lin Su, Zhao An unconsciously glanced at the half-bestialized male sitting on a nearby recliner. He felt that this male was familiar but couldn’t remember where he had seen him before. He suppressed his curiosity and left the courtyard.

His mind was now focused on getting Gen to taste the fruits in his arms and see if the soothing effect inside had any effect on his mental disorder.

Luo Manman contacted Mu’en and explained the situation. Mu’en immediately said he would bring people over.

During the time they were waiting for Mu’en, Luo Manman watched Kane walking slowly in the yard and William basking in the sun.

They had known about Lin Su’s family situation when they came to handle the report. They knew that the young female had been forcibly matched with a partially bestialized male due to the lack of a beast mark. Furthermore, his family had a male father who suffered from Grade C mental disorder.

Luo Manman couldn’t hide his shock as he looked at Kane walking slowly in the yard. Based on their age, he guessed that he was the male father with a Grade C mental disorder.

Grade C mental disorder was one level higher than Zhao An’s partner.

According to the Empire’s research on Grade C mental disorders, as the disorder reached Grade C or higher, the frequency of pain attacks in the mental domain would increase. As the level increased, the suffering wouldn’t diminish but rather intensify.

It would cause originally strong males to lose their ability to work and their ability to live.

In more severe cases, reaching Grade A or higher, there would even be situations where the contract beast and the owner would fight for control of the body. For example, the partially bestialized male in front of them was displaying a very severe form of advanced-stage mental disorder.

However, regardless of the level of the mental disorder, the Empire had not found any means of treatment or cure. Yet, these two males not only hadn’t lost their intelligence but also maintained a certain level of mobility.

Luo Manman felt that this small courtyard was filled with immense wonders.

Kane had been exercising every day and his physical condition was getting better. Now, he could walk in the yard without leaning against the wall, although he couldn’t walk too fast.

If he walked too quickly, he would start panting, and pain would appear in his mental domain.

But even so, compared to the situation where he could only lie in bed before, it was much better.

Lin Su cut a few oranges and brought them out for Kane and William to eat, and he also gave a slice to Luo Manman.

When Luo Manman received the offered orange, he quickly refused, saying, “No, I can’t eat this. It’s too precious!”

Lin Su waved his hand and said, “Go ahead, consider it an advance quality check.”

The pleasant fragrance of the orange filled the air, making it impossible to resist the urge to salivate, not to mention the enticing color that appealed to the taste buds.

Luo Manman really couldn’t understand the little female in front of him. Such a valuable thing for ordinary people seemed not to be highly regarded by Lin Su. Even when he gave it to an outsider like him, his attitude was simple and approachable.

Even though he hadn’t come into contact with a female possessing purification abilities, he had interacted with the females sent from the capital star, and every one of them looked down on others and had a superior attitude.

Compared to these females who had little ability but acted high and mighty, Lin Su was simply an adorable angel.

Luo Manman didn’t refuse but instead remembered Lin Su’s kindness in his heart.

The oranges cultivated by Lin Su were large in size, and even a single segment of flesh had considerable weight.

They were juicy, sweet in taste, and filled the mouth with the fragrance of oranges.

There was no bitter taste caused by impurities, and every bite was extremely satisfying.

At the same time, a refreshing sensation surged into the mental domain, as if being caressed by a gentle breeze, bringing a soothing coolness.

Luo Manman squinted his eyes, enjoying the pleasure brought by his mental domain.

It felt even better than the nutritional supplement he had consumed before, and its effects seemed to last longer.

Staring at the orange peels left in his hand, Luo Manman hesitated to throw them away. If there were no one around, he even thought about eating the peels.

Fortunately, Mu’en arrived quickly, saving him from making such an embarrassing move.

As Mu’en got off the car, his gaze was immediately drawn to the four fruit trees in the yard. Although he had already been informed by Luo Manman about this beforehand, seeing it with his own eyes still gave him a sense of astonishment.

When Mu’en approached, Luo Manman quickly stuffed the orange peels into his pocket and hurried over, saying, “Minister, you’re here.”

Mu’en suppressed his astonishment and nodded, “Yes, let’s go inside.”

Lin Su greeted Mu’en with a smile, “Minister, take a look. You can freely choose three of these four trees, and we’ll keep the remaining one for ourselves.”

Even if they didn’t sell one tree, there were still plenty of fruits hanging from it.

Mu’en stared at the fruit trees, rubbing his hands excitedly. “There are so many fruits. It would be a pity if they go bad without being sold in time.”

Lin Su chuckled and shook his head, “Even if you say that, I won’t sell this one either. I plan to open a fruit and vegetable shop, both online and offline. So, I’ll keep some for myself. I hope you understand.”

Although Mu’en felt regretful, he understood the meaning behind Lin Su’s words. The little female in front of him still didn’t fully trust them.

He didn’t intend to risk everything on them.

Putting himself in Lin Su’s shoes, he would do the same.

Mu’en sincerely said, “We understand. If you need any help, we are willing to provide assistance.”

Lin Su had an open and straightforward expression, not avoiding this topic at all. “Not for now. If I need anything, I’ll speak up.”

This confident attitude made Mu’en appreciate Lin Su’s character even more. He smiled brightly and said, “I won’t hide it from you. Before coming here, I specifically contacted the Star Domain Chief. He approved it, and we can purchase these fruits for 1000 beast coins per jin1equivalent to approximately 0.5 kilograms or 500 grams. Do you find this acceptable?”

Although Mu’en appeared confident on the surface, his heart was somewhat apprehensive. They were well aware of the high value of Lin  Su’s batch of purified fruits.

Lin Su glanced at the apples and oranges hanging on the trees and replied, “I can accept this price, but as you can see, the fruits on my tree weigh almost a jin each.”

At a price of 1000 beast coins per fruit, Lin Su felt foolish for not accepting it.

He had initially thought of selling them for 500 to 800 coins.

Earning extra money would already make him content.

If he could sell these three fruit trees, the money earned might be enough to buy a hovercar for the big fox!

Aww~ Lin Su still didn’t forget to buy William a hover car… How cute!!!! ^^