Farming World (18)

The entire hunting process was simple and brutal to the extreme. Chu Xiao An only needed to cooperate in finding tracks of the prey. Afterward, without even needing to dig traps, Qiu Qi directly charged into the dens of black bears and tigers with a meat cleaver.
Slash, slash, slash—it was just like slaughtering chickens. A single knife strike straight into the eye, the blade twisting, and the black bear or tiger that had just struck an attacking pose would instantly lose its life, dying a most tragic death.
In truth, if it weren't for wanting to keep the fur intact, according to Qiu Qi's habit, he probably would have directly decapitated them. That scene would have been even more shocking.
He had adjusted his body's data; his strength was comparable to an ability user, combined with his own combat experience. Dealing with these ordinary fierce beasts was truly as easy as turning over his hand. If he couldn't resolve it within three moves, he would have to reflect on himself.
Nevertheless, Chu Xiao An still maintained a jaw-dropping expression. His eyes were so dazed they couldn't be more dazed, and he couldn't help but wonder if he was dreaming. Since when did the tigers, leopards, and black bears in the mountains—which made people lose their wits just hearing about them—become so easy to kill!
Of course, after the shock came excitement. Silver, silver, silver—this was all silver.
Although most of the silver from selling this prey would belong to Qiu Qi, with this much, he would at least be shared a significant amount. One must know that just the black bear and tiger alone could sell for two or three hundred taels. Adding the rest... in any case, they had struck it rich.
Chu Xiao An was overjoyed. It wasn't that he wasn't curious or suspicious about Qiu Qi's suddenly appearing martial arts ability, but Qiu Qi didn't explain much, and he didn't ask further. Being a person, one should know when to play dumb. Asking everything to the bottom would make people uncomfortable.
In any case, Xiao Vũ wouldn't harm him. Why should he agonize so much? Having such a powerful friend, he should be happy; why would he be suspicious?
"Twenty taels, thirty taels, fifty taels... Xiao Vũ, we've struck it rich, hahaha! Hurry, while the tiger and black bear are still fresh, let's head down the mountain. We won't be able to carry any more than this."
Chu Xiao An put on an excited, money-grubbing look, counting on his fingers and drooling.
"Mm-hmm."
The corners of Qiu Qi's mouth also had suspicious traces of drool, though it was a craving for meat. Although he ate meat every day on the mountain these past few days, he still couldn't withstand the soul's hunger and thirst. This mental state would take him a long time to adjust and recover.
Because he couldn't reveal his space, having caught so much prey, they indeed should go down the mountain. Otherwise, even with his superhuman strength, he couldn't carry it all.
If he wanted to collect more things, he could only come back alone next time. This time could be considered a successful scouting mission.
The pheasants, hares, mountain goats, and elk—since they were hunted a few days ago—had been processed and dried, their volume significantly reduced. They filled two baskets, which Chu Xiao An handled by carrying one and pulling the other.
As for the three wild boars, the black bear, and the tiger, they were placed on a temporarily constructed wooden raft that Qiu Qi pulled. The boars were caught yesterday and left with half their lives until they were killed early this morning, so the meat was still fresh.
Although he already knew Qiu Qi's strength far exceeded ordinary people, seeing him pull a wooden raft loaded with at least a thousand catties of meat without a red face or labored breathing, Chu Xiao An still couldn't help but be shocked once again. Xiao Vũ's strength was truly not human!
After seven days in the mountains, the two returned with a full harvest, happy and satisfied.

Meanwhile, in the village, because Qiu Qi had left, the Zhong family finally experienced a few comfortable days.
However, because of Qiu Qi's threat upon leaving, the Zhong family's comfortable days were limited to not being locked in the storehouse and beaten.
If they wanted to go out, they had to consider the consequence of disobedience once Qiu Qi returned and found out. If they wanted to eat and drink well... Sorry, when Qiu Qi left, he had put all the family's grain into his space, leaving only enough sweet potatoes and potatoes for half a month. Whether they wanted to eat them or not was up to them.
Therefore, the Zhong family's days were still as miserable as ever. They had never been so aggrieved, especially Old Madam Zhong.
The old woman had been overbearing her whole life. Until now, she had only bullied others and relied on others; when had anyone ever bullied her? Anyone who dared to bully her was tired of living in peace! She would definitely make the other party bow their head and apologize before letting it go.
In the end, the bird hunter was blinded by the bird. Being taught a lesson by her own grandson, the old woman was truly aggrieved. She couldn't figure out why her grandson was so powerful; those fists were so hard they were terrifying, truly more of a man than any man! The other party even wanted to stay in the house instead of marrying out, monopolizing her power as the head of the household!
Old Madam Zhong was so angry her liver ached. She secretly called out to neighbors passing by to help report to the authorities, but everyone didn't believe her, feeling she was making a fuss over nothing.
What an injustice! Heavens and earth be witness, this time everything she said was true...
Unable to find help, and Old Madam Zhong herself not daring to violate Qiu Qi's threat, she could only endure a belly full of anger at home, sighing and crying to her old partner all day.
Big Mother Zhong and Old Zhong were typical parasites; as long as they were full, all was well. Holding the thought of living for today and not caring about tomorrow, they actually lay around quite comfortably at home.
In any case, the family's land had been taken by the Village Head to be sold, so they didn't need to be busy with the autumn harvest. It was truly the most relaxed autumn harvest ever. Before their son returned home, they had to seize the time to enjoy themselves!