The ink is vast and the fireworks are curling up.
The ginseng harvesting village at the foot of Longkan Mountain was particularly lively tonight. At noon, Ginseng Biaozi and a few people went up the mountain and returned home with a full load.
Not only were baskets of hundred-year-old wild ginseng harvested, but there were also plenty of Polygonatum japonica and Pueraria lobata, enough to complete this year’s quota.
Just as fishermen have to pay for the fish pens and endure exploitative fees such as stalls, mooring, and renting sampans, so do the mountain people.
In a Dazhuangzi like this, people who collect herbs, chop wood, and even hunters all need to "turn in their numbers."
Including but not limited to herbs, charcoal, animal skins, etc.
Of course, it can also be offset with cash.
The village also releases generous rewards every month, such as treasure plants and demon pills, rare things that ordinary people cannot get, to stimulate swordsmen to enter the mountain.
As the saying goes, wherever poisonous insects appear, there must be an antidote within ten steps.
On the other hand, there must be wild beasts guarding the Tiancai Dibao, and only Lian Jiazi can deal with them.
If you don't pay enough, you may be kicked out of Zhuangzi and either sell yourself to the firewood market or go to other poor villages.
After learning about this, Xia Tou smacked his mouth and said with emotion:
"In Dazhuangzi, just like the city, it's not easy to get around. A group of people have to be cleared out every year. In this way, the mountain people are no better than the fishermen."
Bai Qi didn't say anything. He had just cleaned the roe deer meat that Song Qiying had given him.
First, run boiling water through it to remove the smell, then rinse it with cold water and put it on the plate. Next, heat the pan, pour in oil, stir-fry the sugar, add seasonings, and cook over low heat.
These days, I have eaten enough game and meat, and even my lean body including the shrimp head has become much stronger.
"Didn't Bai Qilang go out to join in the fun? Shenbaozi is planning to sacrifice to the mountain god. Many people are watching."
The outer door was open, and Zhu Ling'er stood there with her hands behind her back, giving her a graceful and beautiful feeling.
“The sky is big and the earth is big, food is the biggest thing. It’s never too late to fill your stomach.”
Bai Qi added firewood to the stove and didn't have time to look up to admire it.
"I heard from Mr. Song that you have gained a lot from going to the mountains these past few days, Bai Qilang."
Zhu Ling'er's bright eyes twinkled and she said with a smile:
"But are you planning to change your career, from a fish stall owner to a mountain headhunter?"
Bai Qi waved away the choking smoke and replied calmly:
"I have a stable income of two hundred yuan every day, and I have never left the mountain empty-handed. To be honest with Miss Ling'er, I also feel that I have the potential to become the number one mountaineer in Caishen Village."
Zhu Ling'er was slightly startled, covered her mouth and chuckled.
The young men she usually dealt with either wanted to show off or pretend to be polite when facing her.
There is nothing worth mentioning about such a trivial matter of earning a few hundred coins.
Which wealthy family in Yihai County has a rich and young family, and who doesn't spend more than a dozen taels of silver?
In their eyes, a hundred cents may be worth just one mouthful of food.
"According to etiquette, I should ask, Miss Ling'er, have you had dinner?
But I just learned that the Second Young Master of the Song Dynasty has prepared a table of sumptuous game and invited many friends who are traveling with him. I guess there is no need for me to be more attentive. "
The aroma of roe deer meat stewed with star anise and cinnamon came out. Bai Qi asked his brother, who was fanning next to him, to get three sets of bowls and chopsticks to prepare for the meal.
"Since Bai Qilang has issued an order to expel guests, I just don't want to disturb you."
Zhu Ling'er wasn't worried at all. She smiled lightly and went somewhere else.
"Ah Qi is truly a role model for our generation!"
Xia Tou, who was squatting in the corner washing herbs, ran over quickly and gave a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration.
"Do you want to know the reason why my practice has improved so much?"
Bai Qi served a large bowl of roe deer meat, stewed in thick oil and red sauce, until it was soft and tender.
However, Xia Tou’s gaze remained motionless, not attracted at all, and he acted as if he was all ears:
"Why?"
"There is no woman in my heart, I am a natural god practicing martial arts!"
Xia's head was shocked immediately, and he immediately showed a troubled expression:
"My father also hopes that I will learn Iron Crotch Kung Fu, marry more wives, and continue the family lineage...Besides, how can I not think about it when I look at a fat and fair girl?"
Bai Qi picked up the kitchen knife at hand and made a cutting motion:
"If you want to become a great person, you might as well go to the palace."
Xiantou quickly covered his crotch and shook his head. He also imagined that one day he would perfect his iron crotch skills and kill all the flowers.
After a few jokes, Bai Qi picked up the rice and called out the ink basket.
With diligent practice over the past few days, a brand-new technique was finally condensed among the many light spots that rose and fell.
[Skill: Archery (Introductory)]
【Progress: 17/800】
[Efficacy: Ape arms draw bows, and a hundred steps can penetrate armor]
"The secret of climbing mountains has not been shown. Is it because of the level of the skill? The more basic the skill, the easier it is to form it?"
Bai Qi thought to himself that he had been shooting for several days and used two pots of feather arrows to hone his shooting skills every day before he could condense the light spots into shape and turn them into skills that could be improved.
But I went into the mountains several times in succession to collect herbs, cut down trees, and hunt wild game. I tried more or less everything, but I still couldn't fully develop the skill of "driving mountains".
“I still need to explore more, but I always feel that this ink basket is more than that.
By mastering relevant skills and reflecting on skills, you can become more proficient, gain insights, and continuously improve yourself..."
Bai Qi silently scanned the various techniques, and small and large light spots appeared one by one like stars.
There are two levels of proficiency, fishing and golden elixir.
Xiaocheng's three items are eight-level martial arts and reading and writing, plus the newly-breakthrough chapter on Arhat hand training.
Most of the rest are idle skills that cannot be promoted.
"With the addition of the newly added Dragon Walking Palm and Archery, a total of ten skills have been added."
Bai Qi wiped his mouth and recited the sixteen words "Tao karma takes place, from ordinary to holy, from beginning to end, and then becomes true" in his heart. He faintly felt that the ink drum was shaking, as if some unknown transformation was about to occur. .
Since he came to this world, he has often repeated these words.
Thinking that maybe one day, when I open my eyes again, I can go back to my previous life.
Unfortunately, it has no effect. No matter how many times it is recited, it can only summon the ink basket.
Today is a bit unusual. It is like swallowing essence, emitting a sparkling light.
"Is it possible to level up? Do I have to meet the conditions first? Do I have to collect enough skills? Or the level can't be too low?
At present, the fastest skills to achieve proficiency are probably literacy and arhat skills. "
Feeling the invisible vibration of the ink basket, Bai Qi put down the bowl, his thoughts turning over and over again.
He breathed a sigh of relief, suppressed his distracting thoughts for the time being, and took his brother Bai Ming and Xiatou out to see the ginseng sticks offered to the mountain god.
There is no hint of impatience between his brows, he just needs to do everything step by step, there is no difference between morning and evening.
He has Tongwen Guan as his backer and Ning Haichan as his master.
The original sense of urgency, which seemed to be burning, has dissipated a lot.
"The instructor once told me that when you have mastered your muscles and become strong enough to reach all four limbs, you will be able to solve Yang Meng's hidden danger."
Bai Qi narrowed his eyes, and despite the noisy crowd, he still looked like a gentle young man.
"When my Dragon Walking Palm is fully developed, I will be able to expand and contract my strength and penetrate all four limbs.
After all, there aren't many days left. "
