I woke up to find myself transmigrated into a disabled child.

Chapter 416 Mushrooms Make Great Contributions

"Hehe, you didn't see it. Back then, the mushroom on Hua Rong's forehead was almost bigger than his head. His mushroom was the biggest. Later, the others' mushrooms were at most the size of a palm."

"That's normal. Isn't velvet disease the most serious? Lezhi also said that the size of mushrooms is related to the nutrients they absorb."

"That's true. By the way, speaking of mushrooms, are you free today? Let's go mushroom picking together..."

"Okay, but where are Hua Rong and Hua Shi?"

"Oh, them..."

Hua Li, beaming with joy, passed by and happened to encounter a clansman who was preparing to leave the clan. "Are you going out? Be careful, and be sure to come back before dark."

"I understand. By the way, clan leader, do you know where Hua Rong and Hua Shi went?"

"They went out with Lezhi. They finally finished their work and were entertaining their guests."

"Oh dear, why didn't you say so earlier? We wanted to entertain you too. Is it that child from the Spirit Feather Clan? And with him is that Thunder Clan member Lei Xiu."

"Exactly! They helped us so much, we're really grateful. If you hadn't said anything, we wouldn't have dared to bother them. Oh no, what if they think we're not being welcoming?"

"No, it won't happen." Hua Li broke out in a cold sweat. "Le Zhi just finished his work, and it's only right that Hua Rong entertains people. He owes them such a big favor. Others will have a chance."

After giving them a perfunctory reply, Hua Li quickly left. He was eager to show off to the two men and didn't want to waste any more time here.

……

At the border of the Misty Swamp, Jelly Frog sensed Lezhi's arrival and soon emerged from the swamp, its enormous body giving the two locals quite a shock.

The two outsiders, on the contrary, remained completely calm.

"Wow... the chieftain wasn't lying, it really is a jelly frog..."

"That is to say, when you look at it up close, it is really big."

Two exclamations rang out in succession, leaving Lezhi both amused and exasperated.

"Lezhi, is it the one that led you out of the Misty Swamp? Will it be willing to come with us?"

After recovering her health, Hua Rong was full of energy. She was naturally bold, otherwise she wouldn't have done something like running away from her tribe.

With the shadow removed and Cocoa Brand's special-supply chocolate fruit obtained, Flower Velvet was revived on the spot, and her condition looked even better than Flower Plant's.

He had long been determined to invite people, and finally, after all the Shadow Patients in the clan had recovered, he grabbed Hua Shi and couldn't wait to extend the invitation.

Thinking it was time to check on Jelly Frog's condition, Lezhi readily agreed.

"Want to go mushroom picking? Sure, I'll ask it, it should be fine."

Yes, their main purpose for this trip, besides seeing the Jelly Frog, was to see another specialty of the Misty Marsh: mushrooms.

Due to the regional climate, the jungles near the Dream Tribe are abundant with mushrooms all year round, with a wide variety of species, which are their main food source.

The food provided by the Youmeng tribe these past two days has mainly consisted of various mushrooms and meats, reflecting their culinary traditions.

Fortunately, Lezhi is not a picky eater and even likes mushrooms, so she enjoyed her meal.

Needless to say, Lei Xiu and the two birds could get by as long as there was enough meat.

Moreover, Lezhi also has a space plant, but he hasn't gotten tired of mushrooms yet, and is even a little addicted to them.

"Great! With Jelly Frog around, we can go further. The mushrooms nearby are the first ones picked, and it's hard to find good ones. We should go deeper into the forest."

Hua Li originally wanted to arrange for another person to accompany them, but considering the Jelly Frog, Le Zhi directly refused.

It doesn't like too many people.

“Alright, the other two clans already know you’re here. They asked me to convey their welcome to the Yougu Clan and the Kunling Clan, and they said they would come to pick you up. I’d like to ask for your opinion first.”

During her stay of a few days, Hua Li inquired about the Jelly Frog, and Le Zhi only said that she got along well with the Jelly Frog.

That's true, but he didn't explain why they clicked.

Hua Li didn't ask any questions. He just needed to make sure that the Jelly Frog wouldn't hurt Le Zhi. He trusted that Le Zhi could handle the rest.

Moreover, with Lei Xiu present, and he not reacting, Hua Li felt even more at ease.

Hua Li's indifferent attitude was somewhat unexpected.

It was at this moment that Lezhi suddenly remembered that his clan teacher had mentioned the origins of the tree spirit clan.

Maintain balance, rather than indiscriminate killing.

…………

Jelly Frogs are also good-natured; if you separate and travel in the fog, you can easily get separated.

It volunteered to take them around, without needing the fluffy frog to point out the direction or determine the destination. The jelly frog hopped lightly through the forest and soon delivered them there.

"This is it! Wow, this is the first time I've ever felt this journey was so easy," Flowery chattered, full of praise for Jelly Frog.

"What are you thinking? If it weren't for Lezhi, do you think Jelly Frog would even talk to you?"

Lezhi smiled, and the two of them adapted quite quickly.

"Alright, go have fun, or are you coming with us?"

Jelly Frog didn't make a sound, but its cheeks twitched a few times, and Lezhi understood what it meant.

Sensing the affection, Lezhi complied, saying, "Okay, then you can come along and keep an eye on things for me."

Having reached an agreement, Hua Shi and Hua Rong led the way, guiding the two to a hidden spot behind the bushes. "Look," they said, "the roots of the vines are where the mushrooms are most abundant, and there are also various places where there is no light, under fallen leaves, behind bushes, everywhere. Some require careful observation."

The Youmeng tribe members are all experienced mushroom pickers. They often strike before Lezhi even notices anything amiss, and every strike is sure to hit its mark.

Lezhi had picked mushrooms before, but it had been a long time since he had encountered the rainy season, so he was a bit rusty. With the patient explanations from Huarong and Huashi, he quickly got the hang of it and joined the ranks of those who had a bountiful harvest.

Only Lei Xiu was truly bad at gathering.

Along the way, we didn't pick many mushrooms, but we killed quite a few insects.

There were many insects in the mud, tree crevices, grass roots, and forest that could threaten them, but they were all eliminated by Lei Xiu and Jelly Frog before Hua Rong and Hua Shi could react.

Lezhi did notice, but with Lei Xiu around, and given his current greater interest in mushroom picking, he didn't interfere.

As he harvested more and more, the mushrooms that were originally dormant sensed their kind and slowly woke up. Not only did they not protest against their master picking their kind, they also took the initiative to act as guides for Lezhi, telling him where there were other mushrooms of their kind.

"There really is one. Hmm, why does this one look so bumpy?" Lezhi said with a hint of disgust.

Although the mushroom in front of me has a decent golden color, its cap is bumpy with dense bumps, which detracts from its visual appeal for those who are particular about such things.

"Hmm, really? Are you sure?"

Mushrooms were giving a strong recommendation, jumping around and guaranteeing that it would be absolutely delicious, which made Lezhi somewhat tempted.

He had originally wanted to give up, but now he's a little tempted.

"Wow, Lezhi, you're so lucky! This is a golden bean mushroom, it's super hard to find, and it's delicious." After collecting her own piece, Huarong came over to Lezhi and was overjoyed to find that Lezhi had found the hidden gem.

Golden bean mushrooms are famously rare and have an exceptionally delicious flavor, thus holding a prestigious status. Anyone who manages to find golden bean mushrooms is bound to be the envy of others.

The key point is that the growth of this mushroom is unpredictable and depends entirely on luck. Even experienced growers don't have an advantage over novices. Therefore, the Golden Bean Mushroom is also known as the Lucky Mushroom, and only lucky people have a chance to encounter it.

Lezhi is indeed extraordinary.

Having already secretly regarded Lezhi as her idol, Hua Rong stared intently at Lezhi, almost blinding him with her gaze.

Unable to resist such enthusiasm, Lezhi chose to bury himself in his work. As the golden mushrooms were squeezed and picked by his fingers, juice seeped out of the caps, and a familiar sweet fragrance assaulted Lezhi's nostrils.

"This is……"

"You can smell it, right? Yes, that's the smell of golden bean mushrooms. You can eat them raw. Try some!"

Unable to resist delicious food, Hua Rong didn't need to say more. The forest was humid, and the surface of the golden bean mushroom was free of dust. Le Zhi didn't hesitate, opened its mouth, touched its upper and lower teeth, and bit off half of the cap.

The thick, fleshy cap is bitten open, and the sweet aroma bursts in your mouth. Each bump contains a bubble of liquid, which smells like milk. Combined with the sweetness of the cap itself, it tastes exactly like creamy corn.

Surprise flashed in her eyes. Lezhi didn't have time to speak. She ate the mushrooms in her hand in a few bites, and then called Huarong and Huashi to pick more. She also fed Leixiu and the two birds, and of course, she didn't forget the Guangguang insects.

"I knew you would like it. Alas, it's a pity that golden bean mushrooms are so hard to find. It's really torturous that we can't eat them all the time."

Hua Shi and Hua Rong, who had come over together, shared a golden bean mushroom, while pushing the rest to Le Zhi. He said that since he had found it, they should be grateful to have a taste and not be so greedy.

Hearing Hua Shi's exclamation, and hearing the mushrooms rustling around her ears, Le Zhi raised an eyebrow. "Perhaps you could try mushroom cultivation..."