Chapter 229 - 221: Bamboo Shoots and Pear Blossoms
The location of Tiger Square is situated midway up the mountain. The mist here is rather dense, blocking sunlight effectively, though it leaves your skin feeling sticky.
Even before Aunt Hong Mei could lead the way, Han Qiwu had already spotted several bamboo shoots glowing with the light of the system in his field of vision.
[Bamboo Shoot]
[Stamina +50]
[Health +50]
[Note: A delicacy among dishes!]
Perhaps it’s because they arrived early, the bamboo shoots weren’t very large yet. The exposed parts above the ground were only as thick as a wrist and approximately one meter tall. Their outer shells had a dark brown hue adorned with fine bristles.
"I’ve come by to scout here over the past few weeks. The bamboo shoots these past two days are just perfect — not too big, not too small," Aunt Hong Mei said cheerfully and started picking shoots as she spoke.
Tang Qingying glanced at Han Qiwu, who was still standing in place. Walking over, she lightly patted his shoulder and said, "What’s caught your attention? Did a snake charmer enchant you?"
Han Qiwu snapped back to reality, laughing as he walked toward the glowing bamboo shoots. "With Mr. Tang around, how could she possibly take my soul away? Let’s start picking; I’ll just grab a little bit."
"Just a little bit — again?" Tang Qingying chuckled. She walked to a small bamboo shoot nearby, nudged it lightly with her foot, pulled it out forcefully, and expertly began peeling the shell. As she peeled, she muttered softly under her breath, "Layer by layer, the brocade emerges; each joint reveals the jade-like white."