Chapter 264

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Five days later.

Morning.

Xu Zhangqing had just finished his daily routine.

Han Su arrived, stepping on a Flying Paper Crane.

Compared to five days ago, he was practically a different person.

Before, he lay in bed with a bloodless face, looking every bit like a dying man.

But now he was beaming, his face brimming with a delighted smile.

Xu Zhangqing looked him up and down, then nodded in satisfaction: "Good, the recovery is going well."

Han Su cupped his fists and bowed, thanking him from the bottom of his heart: "This is all thanks to Senior Brother Xu. If it weren't for that one or two taels of Ice Heart Jade Pot Wine you gave me, I'd probably still be lying in bed."

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "We're our own people, no need for formalities."

Han Su hadn't forgotten why he came here, and hurriedly asked: "Has the pond location been chosen?"

"Come with me." Xu Zhangqing called out.

Then, the two walked one after the other toward the other side.

They soon arrived near the Water Channel.

And right beside it were the Five Mu Spirit Fields.

Xu Zhangqing pointed at the ground underfoot and said: "From here, all the way to that Four Seasons Fruit Tree."

Han Su narrowed his eyes, carefully observed, then asked: "What do you mainly intend to raise?"

Xu Zhangqing replied: "Fish, turtles."

If I can grow and raise them myself, I don't have to go outside to buy.

It would cost money, and the key is the quality can't be guaranteed.

Still, one's own things are more reassuring to eat and use.

Han Su pondered: "Senior Brother Xu, if the quantity and variety aren't large, I suggest you divide it into two zones."

"Two zones?" Xu Zhangqing was surprised.

Han Su nodded slightly: "Deep water zone for fish, shallow shoal zone for turtles.

That way, you can tend to both fish and turtles."

Xu Zhangqing's eyes brightened, and he couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "No wonder they say you're a professional."

Next, the two began to discuss, finally confirming the pond's area and depth.

3 zhang long, 2 zhang wide.

(1 zhang = 3.33 meters)

Converted, that is 66 square meters.

Central water depth 2 to 3 meters.

Edge shallow shoal 0.3 to 0.5 meters.

Considering Xu Zhangqing is alone, plus he has other things to do, the pond area can't be too large, otherwise it would be hard to manage.

Once confirmed, Han Su began excavating.

Xu Zhangqing entered the Stone House and started making lunch.

The reason for starting this early was mainly because more people were coming later.

Lao Zhao, Han Xin, plus Xu Zhangqing and Han Su.

Four people total to eat.

An hour later, Zhao Ziyue arrived first, glanced at the medium-sized pond taking shape, and couldn't help asking: "Lao Xu, can I come fish here in the future?"

In the Kitchen, Xu Zhangqing, who was cooking, froze for a moment at those words, then said with a playful expression: "As long as you're not afraid of losing face, I don't mind."

Zhao Ziyue said rather embarrassedly: "I'll wait until your fish grow a bit bigger before coming."

Xu Zhangqing pointed toward the pond: "From your angle as a fishing veteran, observe and see if there are any shortcomings."

"Alright." Zhao Ziyue turned and walked toward the pond.

Once the other left, Xu Zhangqing murmured: "Good thing it's Lao Zhao; if it were some other fishing nut, I really wouldn't be at ease."

Time quietly flowed by.

Just as noon approached, a sudden loud "Bang!" came from outside.

"What's going on?"

"An earthquake?"

"You brat, didn't you dig a collapse?"

This commotion startled Zhao Ziyue and Han Su.

The two had been digging the pond, and were scared into leaping out ten-odd meters away.

However, aside from that one tremor, nothing else happened afterward.

Xu Zhangqing walked out of the house with a calm expression: "Don't panic, it's not an earthquake, just someone got drunk."

"Drunk?" Zhao Ziyue and Han Su looked at each other, their expressions quite bewildered.

"Hic~ Your mother isn't drunk!" From the ditch on the other side, Han Xin crawled out bit by bit.

One look and it wasn't an earthquake, but a living person.

Zhao Ziyue and Han Su breathed a sigh of relief, yet also felt doubly surprised.

The more Han Su looked, the more familiar the face seemed, and he couldn't help but call out: "Senior Sister Han?"

Han Xin glanced over: "Who are you?"

At this, Han Su held it in for a long time before answering: "I'm just an unimportant Earth Spirit Root Disciple."

Zhao Ziyue did have some impression, and secretly rejoiced in his heart: "Fortunately it didn't smash into my fishing spot."

Xu Zhangqing waved at the three: "Don't just stand there stupidly, come in and eat."

Whether Han Xin, Zhao Ziyue, or Han Su, all three's eyes brightened: "Right, eat!"

Soon, the four entered the Stone House's first floor Ke Ting.

The food was already prepared, all laid out on the dining table.

Xu Zhangqing took out a bottle of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine, pouring a full bowl for each while saying: "Because it was rather rushed, I only simply made a few dishes, don't you mind."

Four bowls of Spirit Spring Stewed Pigeon.

One Spirit Spring Boiled River Fish.

A large portion of Spirit Rice Steamed Ribs.

One plate of Top-grade Green Pepper Stir-fried Chicken Offal.

"This is called a few simple dishes?"

"Even if you let me do it, I couldn't make these!"

"Senior Brother Xu, you're too powerful!"

Looking at the sumptuous food before them, the three including Han Xin were speechless.

In the clay pot, the pigeon curled in the clear soup, its skin glowing with a warm amber color, with goji berries and red dates dotted among them.

In the large basin lay a huge, fresh and tender river fish, its snow-white flesh like congealed fat, its surface covered with transparent fish soup, emerald green scallion segments and tender yellow ginger slices scattered beside it.

In the coarse pottery large bowl, amber-colored ribs were wrapped in glossy sauce, rich meat fragrance continuously wafting out from within.

In the last porcelain plate, the stir-fried green peppers and chicken offal huddled together, plus a little minced garlic and a few secret pickled peppers, the overall color bright and fragrance spicy.

Just smelling the aroma made one's appetite surge.

If this was just Xu Zhangqing casually making food, then what did they make?

Xu Zhangqing laughed lightly: "Eat freely, although the dishes aren't many, the Top-grade Spirit Rice is plenty."

Soon, the four each sat down and started eating today's lunch.

Xu Zhangqing was fine, every day he ate food close to Lingfan, long since used to it.

While Han Xin, Han Su, Zhao Ziyue the three didn't say a word, food crazily shoveled into their mouths.

Seeing them eat happily, Xu Zhangqing also felt very satisfied.

Ate for thirty minutes, all food clean clean, not even soup juice left.

Han Xin gulped a big mouthful of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine, then let out a long breath, followed by exclaiming: "Nong first time this love eat food."

Han Su deeply agreed: "Before eating merely just to fill stomach, now after eating whole body comfortable, a kind of indescribable feeling."

Zhao Ziyue rather proudly said: "One look you all eat little, Lao Xu's these foods all belong to Lingfan, possess various effects."

Han Xin and Han Su looked at each other, both seeing that trace of shock in each other's eyes.

They ate indeed little.

After all coming here times countable on fingers.

Never expected, food could actually be this delicious.

Waited until rested about enough.

Xu Zhangqing went to Kitchen to wash bowls and chopsticks.

Zhao Ziyue and Han Su continued digging fish pond.

Han Xin walked toward Spirit Field, adjusting Spiritual Array's coverage range.

Everything proceeding in an orderly manner.