“That’s right. The legendary spirit spring water is said to have the power to bring the dead back to life and restore flesh and bone…”
“Haha, that’s a bit exaggerated, but spirit spring water is indeed powerful. It can transform a person completely, cure all kinds of illnesses. I wish I had some too…”
“Who wouldn’t want it? I want it too…”
“Count me in…”
“Count me in…”
“I’m in too…”
Then countless “I’m in” messages floated across the sky in rapid succession, and Qin Suining couldn’t quite understand it.
Spirit spring water?
That amazing?
She keenly caught the term and felt her confusion slowly forming into an answer.
There were only two types of water in the space: river water and well water in the courtyard.
They had both tasted them—compared to the river water, the well water was naturally sweeter and cleaner.
She and Zhou Shi had also checked carefully. The other two wooden houses did not have wells in their courtyards.
Combined with the strange changes in their bodies…
Then it must be the effect of the spirit spring water.
Bring the dead back to life?
Cure all illnesses?
No wonder the high and mighty County Princess was willing to do anything to get it.
Thinking of this possibility, Qin Suining felt even more excited.
At the same time, she also understood—He’an County Princess would never give up easily.
Zhou Shi had already settled the price with the shopkeeper. The workers were now rolling up their sleeves, fishing everything out of the water vats.
When everything was loaded, it filled four large baskets.
Together with the other seeds and grain, the cart was packed to the brim.
“Let’s leave it here. Thank you for your hard work, brother. This is for your tea,” Qin Suining said, handing over a string of copper coins.
Zhou Shi also helped, and after a busy effort, they quickly unloaded everything into a shaded alley.
The sun was rising higher, and the temperature was climbing rapidly.
The streets were becoming emptier; those still outside hurried along, some even shielding their heads with sleeves from the scorching sun.
The two of them waited a while to ensure it was safe. Zhou Shi stayed outside to keep watch.
Qin Suining glanced around, then waved her hand—and all the supplies disappeared into the space in an instant.
Seeing such a large pile vanish before her eyes, she finally let out a breath of relief.
This method worked.
Now she could rest assured.
After leaving the alley, Zhou Shi took Qin Suining to a clothing store.
They casually picked out two sets of men’s clothing and changed into them on the spot.
They had been sweating all day anyway, their clothes already soaked through.
The shopkeeper was calm and unsurprised, even suggesting they buy shoes.
Only then did they realize they were still wearing embroidered women’s shoes.
Fortunately, Zhou Shi had made them from old cloth, simple and not too eye-catching.
Still, the oversight made both of them uneasy.
They quickly bought shoes and left.
“Let’s buy a carriage. We need to leave as soon as possible,” Zhou Shi said.
For some reason, from this moment on, both of them felt an increasing sense of unease.
They arrived at the livestock market. Zhou Shi carefully inspected the animals and quickly chose one.
A chestnut horse.
Its coat was glossy and shining under the sun, its build strong and powerful, hooves fitted with thick iron shoes, calmly chewing hay.
“You’ve got a good eye,” the horse seller said proudly. “There’s no stronger horse in the whole market than mine.”
“With the brand-new carriage included, I’ll give you eighty taels.”
Seeing they didn’t respond, he finally lowered his voice.
“Eighty taels? That’s too expensive,” Zhou Shi said immediately.
Qin Suining was also shocked.
She knew horses were expensive, but not this expensive.
“Mother, if it doesn’t work, we can buy an ox instead…”
Ox carts were much cheaper—around ten taels for a strong ox.
“But ox carts are slow, and they only have flatbeds…”
Zhou Shi hesitated.
Qin Suining understood. She also saw comments in the air discussing the difference between ox carts and horse carriages.
“Then let’s look at other options,” she said.
Zhou Shi nodded. “I’ll bargain.”
She immediately slashed the price in half—forty taels.
“Forty taels?! Why don’t you just rob me!” the man exploded.
After a long back-and-forth, the price settled at fifty-five taels.
The seller finally agreed, though clearly pained.
“Fine, fine. Fifty-five it is. Bring your household registration and travel permits—we’ll go to the government office to finalize the paperwork.”
Zhou Shi and Qin Suining froze.
They were completely stunned.