Soon.
Zhang Wei finished his crossing-the-bridge noodles and chatted with He Qiao about Gu worms for a while longer, and before he knew it, it was almost 12 o'clock at night.
Seeing that it was getting late.
Zhang Wei did not linger and got up to return to the hotel.
"Mr. Zhang Wei, you really aren't planning to stay a few more days? It feels quite awkward to have you come to help and then leave the next day," He Qiao said.
"Haha, Captain He Qiao, you don't need to worry. I really like Xishuangbanna. It won't be too late for me to come back during the summer vacation. You can host me then."
As the two chatted, He Qiao and his team got into a car to take Zhang Wei back to the hotel.
On the way back.
With their previous conversation in mind, Zhang Wei opened WeChat and found Grandpa Willow. Anyway, Grandpa Willow was different from ordinary people; he didn't need to sleep, at most he needed photosynthesis, but at night, Grandpa didn't need photosynthesis.
[Zhang Wei]: Grandpa, how have you been in the Great Prairie Province recently? I heard from friends at the Wei Dao Division that you went to the Great Prairie.
Not long after the message was sent.
He initially thought the signal there was bad and Grandpa Willow would reply after a long time, but a few seconds after sending, Grandpa replied.
[Grandpa Willow]: Haha, yes, this old man went to the Great Prairie. The scenery is very beautiful.
[Zhang Wei]: Of course, that's the Great Prairie. It's very primitive. Taking a breath is filled with the fragrance of grass and flowers, immersing one in nature.
After the message was sent.
Grandpa Willow: "????"
[Ding! Grandpa Willow was amused and exasperated. Is it an illusion? Why do I feel that what Zhang Wei said is proper, yet has a hint of impropriety...]
[Host has gained System Points +120]
Thinking to himself.
Grandpa Willow did not forget to reply:
[Grandpa Willow]: Indeed, compared to other cities I've visited before, this place is very natural and primitive. There are grasslands everywhere, and the air is very good.
[Zhang Wei]: The air must be good. That's the Great Prairie. There's so much grass, so the air must be good. The key is that the grass is tender. I can understand why Grandpa Willow likes it there. Being surrounded by so many tender little grasses is like us humans entering the Kingdom of Women, with tender-skinned young grass models everywhere. How could you not like it?
[Ding! Grandpa Willow's mouth twitched. Nonsense, Zhang Wei, don't spread rumors about this old man. This old man did not.]
[Host has gained System Points +130]
Despite his thoughts.
Under Zhang Wei's message, Grandpa Willow couldn't help but think that if these little grasses became spirits, they would indeed appear very tender.
Thinking of this.
Grandpa Willow shook his head with a wry smile:
[Grandpa Willow]: Zhang Wei, you are still so eloquent. Stop teasing this old man. This old man is not that kind of old willow tree.
[Zhang Wei]: Hahaha, just kidding. Grandpa, don't mind.
[Zhang Wei]: Grandpa, have you left the Great Prairie Province? Your signal seems to be quite good. My friend said that the signal in some parts of the Great Prairie is very poor.
[Grandpa Willow]: I haven't left the Great Prairie Province yet. I'm in Hohhot, in the Great Prairie Province. However, this old man plans to leave tomorrow. I've seen enough here.
[Zhang Wei]: Grandpa, where are you planning to go next?
[Grandpa Willow]: Well, this old man hasn't decided yet. Does Zhang Wei have any recommendations?
Afterward.
Zhang Wei did not hesitate and introduced Xishuangbanna to Grandpa Willow.
After informing the elder about Xishuangbanna's scenic spots, historical sites, and specialty snacks, Zhang Wei sent another message:
[Zhang Wei]: Grandpa, Xishuangbanna not only has a lot of food, but also various fruits. Moreover, I heard that Xishuangbanna has a good climate, which is particularly suitable for plant growth. The plants here are often hundred-year-old trees and towering trees.
[Zhang Wei]: For example, in the Great Prairie, they are young models, but in Xishuangbanna, they are mature older sisters, or even young wives.
[Grandpa Willow]: Cough, Zhang Wei, you're still teasing this old man. But seriously, I've heard others talk about Xishuangbanna during my travels, and this old man yearns for it.
Instantly.
Tempted by the scenic spots, historical sites, and specialty snacks of Xishuangbanna that Zhang Wei mentioned, Grandpa Willow decided to go to Xishuangbanna next.
At the same time.
Grandpa Willow also sent a message back to Zhang Wei, saying that after touring Xishuangbanna, he would return to find Zhang Wei.
As soon as the message was sent.
Zhang Wei subconsciously checked the time. Before he knew it, the month he had allocated for Grandpa Willow's travels was almost up:
[Zhang Wei]: Huh? Is it almost a month already? It's okay. Although we agreed on a month, you haven't even visited every province in Great Xia yet. It's fine to travel more. Come back when you feel like it, or when I need your help.
In the past, Zhang Wei might have hoped Grandpa Willow would return sooner. But in less than a month of Grandpa Willow's travels, he had helped him kill three Ghost Kings and gained a lot of System Points. Compared to being by his side, Grandpa was more helpful when he was away.
To put it bluntly.
Grandpa Willow was his mobile System Point acquisition machine while he was away, and he could occasionally trigger a 'Ghost King's Head' reward. How could Zhang Wei bear to let this 'mobile System Point acquisition machine' return?
In fact.
Even without this matter, Zhang Wei intended for Grandpa Willow to travel more. After all, he had been confined for hundreds of years, and a month was not enough to travel across Great Xia. The reason for saying a month was to prevent Grandpa Willow from feeling guilty or embarrassed. He planned to assess the situation after a month. If Grandpa Willow didn't like traveling anymore, he could return; if he did, he could continue.
[Grandpa Willow]: This isn't good, is it? This old man was saved by you and is traveling with your funds. I feel ashamed.
[Zhang Wei]: Grandpa, you're joking. You helped me kill three Ghost Kings, and the benefits I gained far outweigh the travel expenses. It's fine, just keep traveling. If you have time, help me kill more Ghost Kings. I'll call you back when I need you.
Ultimately.
Unable to resist Zhang Wei's kindness, Grandpa Willow accepted his offer.
[Grandpa Willow]: Alright then. If Zhang Wei needs anything, just tell this old man, and I'll rush over immediately. With my current speed, I can return at full speed very quickly.
[Ding! Grandpa Willow is grateful. This old man has found the right person. Zhang Wei is truly a good person.]
[Host has gained System Points +130]
[Special reward triggered. Host has obtained a one-time skill card 'Temporary Bestowal'.]
[Skill Card 'Temporary Bestowal':
Using this skill card, the user can temporarily grant one of their abilities to another person for one hour.
Friendly Reminder 1: This bestowal can be to a person, or a ghost, a demon, etc. Any living creature can be bestowed.
Friendly Reminder 2: The abilities the host possesses, such as the host being immune to death by ghosts, are also included in this special ability.
Friendly Reminder 3: The ability bestowed by the host to others can only be one of their own abilities, not multiple.]
The system prompt sounded in his mind.
Zhang Wei's expression was stunned.
Was this trip to Xishuangbanna so rewarding?
With this thought.
Zhang Wei flashed a smile and said in his heart:
"Another good reward."
He discovered that the special rewards triggered by the system were never substandard; each one could be used as a trump card.
Just as Zhang Wei was thinking about how to use this one-time skill card.
A voice came to his ear:
"What did you say? Are you sure? Okay, I'll head over now."
It was He Qiao who spoke.
Zhang Wei looked over when he heard this, seeing that He Qiao was not talking to him but had received a phone call.
Seeing this.
Zhang Wei's eyebrows twitched. This scene seemed familiar. When Cao Yu drove him back last time, he also received a phone call midway and showed a serious expression.
"Zhang Chao is a jinx. Could it be that I also have some unlucky constitution, where something always happens when I'm driven back?"
Zhang Wei's eyes widened in surprise, and then he asked He Qiao:
"What's wrong, Captain He Qiao? You don't look too well. Did something happen?"