The pastoral life of the grass tribe chief

"Second sister, do you know him?"

Seeing his second brother-in-law and the others applying medicine and feeding water to allergy sufferers, Lu Yao's face was full of concern and anxiety. He asked Lu Jiling, who was beside him.

"He is the youngest son of the owner of the street-side beef ball shop."

"It's his birthday today, and he's celebrating with his classmates here."

"He's never been allergic to seafood before, how come he suddenly developed a seafood allergy?"

Lu Jiling said.

The people in the town have lived here for generations, and even those who are not from the same family mostly know each other.

She wasn't the only one with this question; many people had the same question.

"Second brother-in-law, uncle, please help my brother lie down. I'll give him acupuncture. He'll be fine soon."

Lu Yao said to Xu Xu and the owner of the seaside restaurant.

Since he'd run into them, he'd help even if they weren't from the town, but the way he handled it would be different; he wouldn't have so many reservations about acquaintances.

Lu Yao knew the owner of the beef ball shop on the street, but he didn't know his youngest son.

"Brother, you also know acupuncture?"

The restaurant owner by the sea exclaimed in delight.

He knew that Lu Yao understood traditional Chinese medicine, but he had never heard that he knew acupuncture.

Lu Lide and Xu Xu looked at him with surprise and delight.

Lu Yao took out a set of silver needles and skillfully applied them to specific acupoints such as Quchi, Zusanli, and Xuehai for the allergy sufferer.

After Lu Yao administered the first acupuncture, his breathing returned to normal. After two acupuncture sessions, he stopped feeling nauseous and vomiting. Once Lu Yao finished administering the acupuncture, his allergic symptoms completely disappeared, and he was just like a normal person.

"Brother."

The owner of the seaside restaurant gave Lu Yao a thumbs up.

Lu Lide and Xu Xu also looked proud and honored.

"That's strange. Our ancestors have lived by the sea for generations, growing up eating seafood and enjoying the sea breeze. How could he be allergic to seafood?"

"Yeah, he didn't do that before either."

Many people are still puzzled.

"His lack of exercise weakened his immune system, which caused his sudden seafood allergy; more exercise will strengthen his immune system and prevent this."

"Furthermore, allergies are not so much related to living environment, but rather to genetics."

Lu Yao explained.

In traditional Chinese medicine, seafood allergy is due to insufficient endowment.

In other words, a person's constitution is inherently weak, making them susceptible to bacterial infections. This is closely related to genetics, which is why fishermen who live by the sea for a long time are also allergic to seafood.

Treatment focuses on clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and relieving itching. In addition to drinking traditional Chinese medicine such as Sophora flavescens, acupuncture and cupping can also be used for treatment.

"I see."

"I've really learned something new today."

Everyone then realized what was going on.

"This plate of lobster is a gift for everyone."

"Everyone, eat to your heart's content. With Ah-di here, even if you're allergic to seafood, don't worry. At worst, Ah-di can prick you with a needle a couple of times."

The owner of the seaside restaurant said.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Everyone laughed.

"Brother Yao, I'm also allergic to some kinds of shrimp. Could you give me a couple of injections too?"

"That's what the fat man said."

"If you know which types of shrimp you're allergic to, just avoid them and you'll be fine."

"Besides, you're afraid of needles. If you faint before I even administer the acupuncture, and I have to wake you up, wouldn't that just be asking for trouble? Do you think I'm stupid?"

Lu Yao said jokingly.

"Ha ha ha ha."

"I'm also afraid of needles."

Me too.

I'm afraid of blood.

"I used to be thick-skinned and fearless, practically invulnerable to swords and spears. But after sitting in an office for many years, not only did my skin become thinner, but I also became more and more timid. I feel terrified when I see someone cut their finger."

"That's just how people are; the more they enjoy life, the more afraid they are of dying."

……

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, the owner of the beef ball shop on the street arrived with his wife and youngest son, bringing Lu Yao a large bag of beef balls and paying the bill.

If Lu Yao weren't driving, he would have drunk with Lu Yao until they were completely drunk.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone chatted and drank tea at Xu Xu's house.

In the afternoon, I met up with Chen Xiaodong and Lu Xiaozhu to visit the Zong Clan Ancestral Hall in the ancient city.

After returning, we went to the beach to watch the sunset.

It was low tide, and many people were collecting seashells, crabs, starfish, conch, and other marine life on the mudflats.

Lu Yao and his companions, also wearing rain boots and gloves, and carrying small shovels, rakes, nets, crab clips, pliers, buckets, and other tools, joined the beachcombing army.

Lu Yao also carried a bag of salt to lure the razor clams out of their burrows.

They treat it all as fun, only picking what they like.

The fat man was collecting clams and oysters.

Xu Feng picks up crabs and small shrimp.

A madman picks up oysters and mussels.

Lu Jiling picked mussels, clams, and sea snails.

Lu Xiaozhu and her child collect seashells, starfish, and mussels.

Lu Yao likes to pick up anything, but he only picks things with collectible value, especially shellfish.

When you see a small hole, dip your chopsticks in some salt and put a little bit into the hole. The razor clams will swim up, and you can then grab them and put them in a small bucket.

Lu Lide and Wang Xiurong, a married couple, worked as laborers, following behind their two grandchildren and two grandsons to carry buckets, and helping to collect buckets when there were many.

Xu Xu and Chen Xiaodong had lost interest in beachcombing, so they stayed on the shore smoking and chatting, moving around as the others moved.

"Uncle, come quick, there's a little octopus under this rock."

Lu Yao was digging for clams when Xu Xing frantically waved to him, beckoning him to come over.

Lu Yao threw the sand clams he had dug out into a small bucket, picked up the bucket, and walked over.

This is a rocky beach where the waves are huge at high tide, and especially when the sea breeze is strong, the waves can rise several meters high.

The group moved a lot of stones, but unfortunately, the little octopus escaped and was now hiding in a crevice in a large rock.

The crevice was too small for Lu Lide to reach in, and the others' hands weren't long enough.

Lu Yao could only touch the little octopus's body with his outstretched hand, but he couldn't pull it out.

Lu Yao was about to say forget it, but seeing the hopeful looks in his nephews, nieces and two nephews, he didn't say it.

He was thinking about how to lure it out when a brilliant idea struck him.

He reached his hand into the crevice again, but only halfway in, and stopped there without moving.

With a thought, a drop of spiritual spring water appeared in his hand.

The little octopus knew there was danger, but the allure of the spiritual spring was too strong, and it couldn't resist reaching out its tentacles to absorb the spring water.

The little octopus moved quickly, but Lu Yao was even faster, grabbing the outstretched tentacle with lightning speed and pulling it out forcefully.

"Oh, Uncle is amazing!"

Xu Le was overjoyed to see that Lu Yao had caught the baby octopus.

"Keep an eye on it, don't let it get away."

Lu Yao put the little octopus into Xu Le's small net bag and told him to hold it firmly.

Having caught the baby octopus, the four siblings lost interest in picking up anything else and happily walked ashore.

Lu Lide and Wang Xiurong followed behind, carrying two buckets of things.

Seeing that the sun had already set behind the sea, Lu Yao was about to head back when a large crab swaggered past him.

"What's with the attitude?"

Lu Yao disliked it and chased after it.

The big crab ran even faster, heading towards the sea.

Just as Lu Yao was about to grab it quickly, the grass ring on his little finger suddenly vibrated rhythmically.

Lu Yao's movements faltered for a moment, and the giant crab had already swum into the sea and disappeared.