After talking with the butler, Feng Yi looked at the fully-packed page of keywords written on the memo and felt an even worse headache coming on.
According to the butler, the two poisonous teeth would keep growing until they stopped, which would mean they were fully grown, and the toothache would go away.
But before that, the pain would continue, and since the painkillers didn't work, he could only think of other methods or just tough it out.
Feng Yi suddenly thought of another issue: When the teeth were growing this much, would his cheeks swell up as if he had the mumps?
And then suffer through the pain that resembled the mumps?
Feng Yi felt like the world around him was going dark.
No wonder the butler said that the pain that came with evolution was something one had to endure alone!
Could he possibly transfer it to someone else?!
Feng Yi rubbed his temples.
He decided not to think about the poisonous glands for now and to focus instead on figuring out how to solve his eating problem.
The butler had suggested a process that went from liquid diet to semi-liquid to soft foods to normal food, and in this matter, Feng Yi wasn't going to make things difficult for himself.
Reducing chewing could also lessen the load on his teeth and relieve the pain.
So, the soy milk machine, juicer, meat grinder, and so on all came into play. The kitchen appliances that were barely used after purchase started working at high capacity—there were just too many ingredients to process.
Fish and shrimp? Ground!
Ribs? Deboned and ground!
Veggies and fruits were juiced, and rice was turned into rice paste.
Feng Yi mocked himself: Others chew their food slowly; he just slurps everything down.
As his body was busy evolving, it needed more energy, and his food intake increased once again. Only sufficient food could provide enough nutrients and energy.
He also had to be mindful of the temperature when eating.
For the first time, Feng Yi was distinctly aware of the sensation of hot and cold in his food.
Every time he opened his mouth, whether to eat or talk, those two big poisonous teeth would move, and each movement meant pain that felt like N times that of a regular toothache. Therefore, meal times especially dragged on.
He had to eat, and he had to talk, but these were actually not when the pain was the strongest.
The most intense pain came from brushing his teeth, especially those two big poisonous ones!
With the two big poisonous teeth setting the standard, the pain from the other teeth felt minor by comparison.
After struggling to brush his teeth once, Feng Yi decided to immediately switch his toothpaste!
He had planned to order toothpaste online, but the variety was limited or the product descriptions were lacking in detail. Since he also needed to stock up on some kitchen utensils, Feng Yi decided to visit a large supermarket to take a look.
He couldn't control the two poisonous teeth well just yet. Until they were fully grown and he could manage their movement, he still had to wear a mask when going out, otherwise it would be frightening.
Even though the teeth would retract when he wasn't speaking, if he spoke carelessly and the teeth popped out, that would be hard to explain. Wearing a mask was safer.
During working hours on a weekday, the supermarket wasn't very crowded.
The supermarket was mostly frequented by people buying groceries, so the fresh food area was bustling while the oral care section was much quieter. Feng Yi was the only person standing in front of the two rows of shelves.
Feng Yi looked at a whole shelf of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash, let out a small sigh, and then began seriously reading through the introductions on the packaging of various oral hygiene products.
Perhaps because Feng Yi had been standing there for a long time, looking like he was having trouble deciding, a salesperson approached and asked, "Hello, can I help you find something?"
Feng Yi, who was feeling overwhelmed by all the product descriptions, replied, "Thank you, I'm looking to buy some toothpaste. I've been having a toothache recently."
The salesperson asked further, "May I know what kind of toothache it is? Cavities? Wisdom teeth? Or did you injure it by accident for some other reason?"
Feng Yi: Emmm
How could he answer that?
After sensing his condition for a moment, Feng Yi said, "All of them."
The salesperson: "..."
The look the salesperson gave Feng Yi seemed to be filled with a mix of reflection and a bit of pity.
"Then I'll just briefly explain all the options to you, and you can see which might suit you?"
Feng Yi nodded and thanked the salesperson.
Next, he listened to the salesperson explain about toothpaste types suited for various conditions like gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth decay, and so on. Feng Yi felt a throbbing pain in his teeth yet again.
The sales associate turned back after finishing the introduction.
Feng Yi stood there, frowning deeply.
The sales associate said, "You don't need to worry, all these brands I've introduced are top-notch, quality guaranteed, and they have a good reputation. They sell very well."
"Oh! Yes, they do sound good."
Feng Yi snapped back to attention and put one of each of the products the sales associate had introduced into the shopping cart.
Seeing this, the sales associate hurriedly advised, "You don't need to buy so many; some of these can be used interchangeably."
Feng Yi replied, "I'll try out which one works best. I won't waste them; I will definitely use them up."
Brush teeth two to three times a day, and even if the pain goes away, one must still brush diligently. Otherwise, whom do you turn to when your teeth have problems?
The dentist? The vet?
You can't go to either!!
Seeing Feng Yi act this way, the sales associate didn't press further but asked, "Do you need a toothbrush? Shall I introduce you to some? Different styles of toothbrushes have different functions."
"Uh, yes, I do."
With mutated teeth that need to be cleaned, what kind of toothbrush can clean thoroughly without damaging the teeth?
Only by trying can you find out!
Buy! Must buy!
Upon hearing Feng Yi's response, the sales associate smiled and said, "Ah! Then let me introduce you to some!"
Afterward, the sales associate provided an extremely proficient rundown of the different designs, materials, and types of toothbrushes, explaining their flexibility, cleaning strength, efficiency, and capability. Besides those, there were other dental cleaning and care products.
Different shapes of brush heads? Square? Diamond? Small head, large head?
Buy!
Different arrangements of bristles? Flat, wavy, cross, and various other designs...
Buy it!
Different designs of handles? Straight? Bent? Flexible handles?
Buy, buy, buy! Buy them all!
Electric toothbrush?
Oh, already have that one.
Water flosser?
Is it necessary to buy?
Never mind, might as well buy it and give it a try.
In over 20 years of Feng Yi's life, there had been too many styles of toothbrushes he hadn't tried. This time, he bought them all.
Since he couldn't rely on medication to alleviate the pain, might as well pick the best tools to minimize it!
Feng Yi decided that when he got back, he would make a chart and write down his experiences with each dental hygiene product; later, he could refer to it for future purchases.
Seeing him buy over ten toothbrushes all at once, with such a firm intent to purchase, the sales associate was enthused to also introduce teeth whitening products.
To this, Feng Yi was indifferent.
Whitening?
Why would I want to whiten those two big fangs?
Cleaning them is already good enough, let alone whitening them.
They wish!
Bypassing the whitening products, Feng Yi asked about the types of mouthwash available: "I want the mild, non-irritating kind. Oh, and do you have any recommendations for children's mouthwash? And toothpaste too."
The items he had bought previously were all for adults, but the old housekeeper had also said that it's best to start with children's products initially; it's necessary to buy some toothpaste specially formulated for children until the teeth are grown enough to switch to adult products.
After recommending several mild mouthwashes suitable for adults, the sales associate walked to the other end of the shelf, "The children's products are over here."
The sales associate asked, "How old are they?"
Feng Yi responded, "Twenty-four..."