Chapter 738: Witnessing a Miracle (Patreon)

Chapter 738: Witnessing a Miracle

When Shu Yu said it was something good, everyone believed her. After finishing their meal, everyone eagerly looked at her, curious to see what it was.

Shu Yu went to her room and brought a few things to the main hall. People approached to take a look, but they couldn't quite understand what she meant by "good things."

Zhao Xi was especially surprised. "Isn't this the stones you were playing with in the courtyard a few days ago... dust? Why are you showing us this?"

"You'll see in a moment."

Shu Yu quickly went to the kitchen and brought out a small jar used for boiling medicine. "I can only use this jar due to limited resources."

She opened the jar and put a cloth bag filled with "stone dust" into it, then added water. She placed a thin plate on top of the jar, which contained rice and some water.

Shu Yu covered the plate, and there was a small hole in the lid.

"Now, it's time to witness a miracle," she said, sweeping her gaze around the room. Smiling, she continued, "I can cook the rice in this plate without using fire."

Zhao Xi pointed to the remaining cloth bags on the table. "Using this?"

Before he could finish speaking, smoke suddenly rose from the small jar, surprising him to the point that his mouth dropped open.

"It's... it's actually smoking!!" Zhao Xi gasped in astonishment, his hand reaching out to lift the lid.

Shu Yu quickly slapped his hand. "Don't touch it, it's very hot."

Zhao Xi withdrew his hand, but his eyes remained fixed on the jar, and he even held his breath.

Even Meng Yunzheng, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help but show excitement as his eyes brightened, never wavering from the scene before him.

The old lady was even more shocked. If Zhao Xi hadn't acted quickly, she would have almost lifted the lid herself. Holding Da Hu and San Ya's hands tightly, she watched nervously.

After a short while, they could hear bubbling sounds coming from the jar, followed by the familiar aroma of cooked rice that was no different from when they usually cooked with fire.

"So fragrant, it's really cooked," Da Hu's face was filled with amazement.

It was truly a miracle. His Second Sister was incredible, actually managing to cook rice without fire.

Da Hu and San Ya turned their heads simultaneously, admiring their elder sister.

Unable to resist, Shu Yu reached out and patted their heads, saying, "Is it good?"

"Yes, it's good. This is definitely something good," the two children replied in unison. The old lady and Zhao Xi chimed in almost simultaneously.

After they spoke, the old lady and Zhao Xi exchanged glances. The old lady looked at him with a bit of disdain.

Why would he compete with an old woman like her for words?

Zhao Xi chuckled, then looked at Shu Yu excitedly. "What exactly is this thing? How did you make it? Is it made using those stones?"

Meng Yunzheng also looked at her. "Is this thing easy to obtain?"

Shu Yu nodded. "It doesn't cost much."

By now, the rice was cooked, and the boiling sound of the water had subsided. Shu Yu opened the lid of the jar through the cloth, and the aroma became even more pronounced.

She placed the plate on the table, and the old lady and Zhao Xi immediately approached, pinching a grain of rice and chewing it. Indeed, it was soft and fully cooked.

Meng Yunzheng took out the cloth bag and

examined it carefully.

Shu Yu explained, "This thing is called a heat pack. When it comes into contact with water, it generates heat and can be used for boiling water or cooking rice. It's convenient to carry around. I plan to use this to break free from my identity as an exiled prisoner."