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Looking around, the flat land looked like it had been bombed. The houses at the end of the land had all collapsed into ruins.
This is the southern end of the lower house, the first to be attacked by the strange beasts.
Just by looking at the dilapidated fields, one can imagine the tragic situation at that time.
And those farmers...
Chen Mu shook his head: "How miserable!"
Last year's insect plague only damaged crops.
This year, there was a beast disaster and many people became victims of the beasts.
The strange beasts that broke in were not only herbivores, but also man-eaters.
A master of Jiapo, his physique changes, his muscles and bones become stronger.
For the carnivorous beasts that are at the level of sensing spiritual light, this is a high-quality prey that is easy to kill when it is hungry.
……
The boat is the imperial pavilion.
"The customers have made a great deal this time." Glancing at the seven large packages piled on the counter, Le Yangan raised his eyebrows.
Then he pointed at the package and questioned Chen Mu with his eyes.
"Just take a look." Chen Mu nodded.
"Yes, they are in good condition and are all exotic animals with special qualities." Le Yangan nodded with a smile.
Special quality? That’s what’s valuable!
Chen Mu couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.
"After the guests go back, they can go to your Sutra Academy and buy some copies of 'Explaining the Methods of Strange Beasts' to read." Le Yangan said with a smile.
What does that mean? Chen Mu was a little confused.
"That is a book that explains how to disassemble strange beasts and how to preserve their useful parts."
“It was originally intended for butchers.”
"But it can still be used to understand some common exotic beasts and figure out which parts are more valuable." Le Yang'an smiled.
Chen Mu's heart suddenly tightened.
What a loss!
"Like this Feng Xingxun, its blue eyes can see at night and vaguely see the earth's spiritual energy. They are the most expensive part of its body."
Stop talking!
Chen Mu had a blank expression on his face, but he was yelling in his heart.
The more I talk about it, the more I feel sad!
Le Yangan chuckled and handed Chen Mu a bulging cloth bag: "A total of two hundred and sixty white jades. Are you satisfied with this price?"
Chen Mu took it silently, nodded, turned and left.
After all, it’s because of my lack of education!
I didn't expect to fall into the same trap twice?!
When I get back I will go to the Sutra Academy to buy books, no matter how expensive they are!
……
Chen Mu, who had suffered a loss, was so distressed that he didn't even want to leave Hongxiufang.
After selling the things, I got off the boat.
After returning the temporary subpoena at the ferry, Chen Mu walked into the busy Tongtianfang.
Due to the attack of strange beasts, the production area of the lower house is unsafe. Many people gather in Tongtianfang for the sake of their lives.
There is the lower house residence here, and in the wooden building on the northern cliff, there is also the abbot Song Wuji.
Many people even set up tents in the wasteland south of Tongtianfang, waiting for the crisis to subside completely.
There is a Tianhe Restaurant in Tongtianfang, which is famous for its bad food and high prices.
In the past, there were only two or three customers at most. Chen Mu had never been in there once.
But at this moment the place is packed with guests and very lively.
"I'm going to stay in Tongtianfang for two days too?"
After thinking about it, I shook my head and gave up.
The restrictions in the south have been repaired, and the monsters in the lower house have been basically eliminated.
Moreover, he hides twenty meters underground every day, which is very safe.
When setting up tents here, we have to be on guard against other disciples who are in trouble.
With their fields destroyed and their savings insufficient, they became so desperate that they were willing to kill people and rob them of their wealth.
……
Under the wooden shed in the courtyard on the low mountain.
"Four hundred and five pieces of white jade!" Chen Mu was excited.
After purchasing the delusion-breaking surgery, his wealth was severely reduced.
The total amount of white jade money increased rapidly from the sale of exotic beasts hunted and sold, plus the proceeds from the Tranquilizing Pills.
"With money in your pocket, you won't be worried."
With this money in hand, he dared to use the white jade plate boldly.
"After all, it's easier to make money if you have a higher level of cultivation."
Just like this time.
He used the spiritual armor technique, which was comparable to the stage of sensing and breaking delusion, to drive the Five Ghost Bag, and combined it with the sand-containing technique to easily hunt down strange beasts.
In five days, I got two hundred and sixty white jade coins.
"It's the prices that are rising so fast that it makes people panic." Chen Mu sighed.
In the past, one piece of white jade could buy 100 kilograms of yellow sprout rice, but now it can only buy 80 kilograms.
In a few days, it might be more expensive.
"Luckily I started stockpiling yellow sprout rice last year."
"Plus the more than 300 kilograms I just bought."
"We won't have to worry about food for half a year."
"Well... there's something wrong with the exotic beast meat lately."
Recently, the lower house has been killing a large number of exotic animals, and the price of meat has dropped rapidly. However, Chen Mu is not very brave to buy it. It's disgusting. Who knows if they have eaten humans before.
"Eat the bacon first. If it's not enough, add some seafood from Tongtian River."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 244: Bottom Picking
Half a month later, in the afternoon.
Chen Mu, who had just come out of the underground secret room, sat under the wooden shed drinking tea.
He held a copy of "The Secret of Strange Beasts" in his hand and read it slowly.
The lower house has gradually returned to peace. Except for a few small and good at hiding strange beasts, most of the others have been cleared out.
I went to Chuanjingyuan to buy books a few days ago, and Tongtianfang had become deserted.
The disciples of the lower house returned to their respective areas to clean up the mess.
Due to the serious damage, the House of Commons also notified the adjustment of land rent, which can be appropriately reduced after reporting the losses.
"It's a pity that I don't get any." Chen Mu shrugged and didn't care. After all, the yellow rice field was not his main source of income.
I was reading a book intermittently.
A feeling suddenly came into my mind.
The knowledge of how to use a knife to cut the meat of different exotic animals, which part is easier to cut, what kind of force is appropriate to save effort, etc. came to mind.
Chen Mu looked at the gray wall with a strange expression.
Cooking skills: 20/10000/Level ;
Reading the butcher's work manual to gain knowledge of exotic beasts, but ended up upgrading your cooking skills?
"At least there are more ways to deal with exotic beast meat." Chen Mu shook his head and laughed.
Well... at least I can make braised pork!
Because the meat of exotic animals is too tough, boiling it in water is time-consuming and laborious and the effect is not good.
Now that there is a new way to tenderize meat, I can finally try new dishes.
"It would be nice to have a pressure cooker."
……
In the evening, in the courtyard of the low mountain.
There was a large pot of braised pork on the square table.
"Good craftsmanship!" Mr. Hao, who was sitting opposite, gave a thumbs up.
"You really shouldn't farm here." Shang Huan, who was standing next to him, stepped on a long bench with a look of regret on his face.
"You can earn more by going to Tianhe Shuifu Bazhenlou."
Chen Mu smiled and didn't respond.
Going to Tianhe Water Palace to be a cook? There are many people, many gossips, and many disputes.