Chapter 156: Having food and meat, the ultimate flavor of the human world

In the afternoon they worked together, each as if they had taken a stimulant, excited beyond measure, especially eldest brother Chen Chusheng, full of vigor, never stopping; the energy of Dragon Tooth Rice continually nourished his body, together with the energy absorbed in the alchemy furnace, activating his body and enhancing absorption efficiency.

His body was like a furnace; he could only vent by tempering his flesh, thereby converting that energy, the effect still good—eldest brother was not clearing land but tempering his body, the method just a bit different.

When clearing land, the upper body moves while the lower body also exerts force, so the whole body moves up and down, thereby tempering the entire body; Chen Chuyang kept watching his elder brother, noting his movements, nodding in satisfaction.

Beside her, Shang Hongxue was not so formidable; after resting an hour, her body also improved, the energy of Dragon Tooth Rice was truly powerful, she also felt this energy, without needing Chen Chuyang's orders, she silently cleared land.

Liu Yuer and her daughter were the same, working hard to clear land; several people labored to clear land, and the spirit field gained many more plots.

Seeing the results before him, Chen Chuyang was very satisfied; with a few more people working, if they kept this vigor for the next two days, the spirit field would be enough.

Chen Chuyang began digging canals, guiding spirit spring water into the spirit field; the excavated spirit fields needed water flow to soak, increasing spirit qi—this was the quickest method, also preparing for planting in a few days.

Everyone worked, very conscientiously, no one slacked; Chen Chuyang felt relaxed, these people needed no orders or supervision.

What pleased him most was the little girl Zhang Nongqian; though small in stature, she could burst forth with great power, astonishing willpower, working continuously without complaining of fatigue or slacking; this girl gained the greatest benefit, her body most depleted, she received Dragon Tooth Rice's replenishment, heaven and earth spirit qi continually nourished her small frame, her not-yet-fully-grown bones underwent a strengthening.

Visible to the naked eye, her physical condition improved; Shang Hongxue also saw this scene.

In the evening, same as the noon standard, after working an afternoon, everyone was tired.

Mealtime arrived.

Everyone sat together, enjoying the delicious food.

They wolfed down their food, having no time to talk.

Each bowed their head to eat, fearing that if they were slow the food would be gone.

Liu Yuer kept her eyes on her daughter eating, continually giving her meat; there was plenty of meat, they could eat as they liked without much ceremony, liking to eat more, this pot of meat was much more than the noon pot, Chen Chuyang had deliberately added a lot, just so they could eat their fill.

"Eat slowly, no one is competing with you; if you want more, tomorrow I'll catch you a bigger wild boar."

Outside the great mountains there are many wild beasts; besides wild boar there are other wild beasts, all very formidable; ordinary folk have no qualification to hunt them, and cultivators have no interest in them either—better to hunt demon beasts.

As for demon beasts, Chen Chuyang currently has no such notion; one must go far afield to encounter them, and they are not easy to hunt; as long as those demon beasts do not kill people or cause chaos, Chen Chuyang will not slaughter them indiscriminately.

Demon beasts that have opened their spiritual wisdom possess a certain intelligence; they cannot even dodge humans in time, so how would they provoke humans?

Especially within the dynasty's interior, demon beasts are originally few, hiding deep in the old mountains and forests, cultivating alone.

Smart demon beasts will not attack humans; the consequences would be severe.

"Older brother Chuyang, you're truly good."

Shang Hongxue ate with meat all over her mouth; Chen Chuyang looked at her cute self and wiped the oil from the corner of her mouth.

"Eat slowly, look at you—you've become a flower cat."

"Hehehe."

Shang Hongxue showed her teeth, smiling happily.

She greatly enjoyed this treatment; older brother Chuyang toward her was truly good.

Chen Chusheng found this very puzzling; those two were directly feeding dog food, paying no attention at all.

"I say you two are about done, I'm still here—are you going to give people food or not?"

Chen Chuyang mocked: "If you're capable, go find a little sister to dote on."

"……"

Chen Chusheng immediately fell silent.

Shang Hongxue's face flushed slightly, she lowered her head to eat.

Her heart felt blissfully content.

Zhang Nongqian glanced at Hongxue sister, then at Chen Chuyang, curious about their relationship.

The little girl's heart held no concrete idea; she felt that older brother Chuyang truly treated Hongxue sister well.

Liu Yuer, having been through this, felt endless envy.

Having a man who dotes on you is better than anything.

What's more, Chen Chuyang is truly excellent in all aspects; such a man is worth Shang Hongxue's devotion.

Thinking of herself, Liu Yuer's gaze dimmed for a moment, then quickly recovered its brightness.

Chen Shen was the same, treating himself well; in the future he would only get better.

This meal became the banquet where Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongxue spread dog food.

Eldest brother Chen Chusheng suffered the most; he was mocked and also looked down upon by his younger brother.

But he would not go looking for women; women are too troublesome.

After the meal, the remaining matters needed no worry from Chen Chuyang; they were handed to Liu Yuer and Shang Hongxue to handle, with clear division of labor, each having their own tasks, so no one would feel embarrassed or restrained.

Chen Chusheng sat beside Chen Chuyang and said, "Younger brother, the Dragon Tooth Rice has ripened; you must not neglect Mother's share."

"Mother has long been thinking of your Dragon Tooth Rice; when she went up the mountain, she specifically told me to inform her when the rice ripens."

"Do you want Mother to go up the mountain, or do you want to send someone to bring the Dragon Tooth Rice back?"

If Mother went up the mountain and saw Liu Yuer, an accident would likely occur.

Although Chen Chusheng hadn't heard what Third Uncle said, he could guess it.

"Do you want to go home?"

"No, I don't want to." Chen Chusheng shook his head; previously he might have thought of going home, but this time, after eating Dragon Tooth Rice, he's not that foolish—the rice hasn't been eaten enough yet, why go home?

That wasn't what he wanted; the younger brother had plenty of Dragon Tooth Rice in his hand, and the rice dried by the younger brother's special method truly smelled fragrant, many small details the younger brother omitted.

Those Dragon Tooth Rice drying tasks were merely minor issues; this younger brother always did many things behind the scenes, Chen Chusheng knew all of them.

"I'm worried that Mother going up the mountain—what if—"

"Then I'll have someone send some back."

"Good."

Chen Chusheng felt relieved; Mother's longing for Dragon Tooth Rice wasn't just a day or two, if it ripened and he didn't tell her, his fate would be miserable.

Good things cannot be enjoyed alone; Mother must have a share, Chen Chusheng always remembered Mother's teachings.

Dragon Tooth Rice is scarce; what about the family side—what do you plan to do?

What can we do? They're waiting for the second batch; the second batch will mature soon, just a few months, then they'll be able to eat it.

We need to keep some of the first batch as seed; the remainder isn't enough for us to eat, and now there are two more people on the mountain, so we need a lot more.

Chen Chusheng corrected his younger brother's mistake: "It's not two people, but three."

He pointed at himself and said seriously: "Don't forget me."

Chen Chuyang said solemnly: "Older brother, although you are a person, in my younger brother's heart, he has never considered you a person."

Damn.