Farming Games are All About Grinding-Chapter 123 - 119: Powerful Goods (3rd Update!)

After climbing up to take a look and seeing nothing unusual, Han Qiwu reinforced its base again.

Let it dry in the sun. If nothing comes of it, I’ll just toss it to Zack.

Either way, there’s no loss.

Once the harvest was complete, Han Qiwu opened the little door of the sycamore and let the five chickens and one bird out to frolic.

Since they were already out, Han Qiwu decided to finish the outdoor chores before eating.

Looking at the fish pond, Little Shui was noticeably bigger than two days ago, with its claws darkening in color and increasing in size.

After all, its species is the giant-clawed otter.

After throwing in a few fish as feed, Han Qiwu watered while recalling the contents of the log in his mind.

The battle experience and mining experience gained yesterday were unusually high, so the reason for this had to be found.

Recalling his memories and comparing them to previous mining situations, the biggest difference in yesterday’s mining process was the proactivity.

In battles, Han Qiwu deliberately honed his combat skills, and while mining, he proactively tried to chisel the mining spots from different angles.

You have to use your brain when playing games.

It seems that the more proactive you are, the more experience you gain.

Keep paying attention.

Furthermore, yesterday’s total income was still quite high, amounting to nearly ten thousand gold.

A well-off future is just around the corner.

The fish pond money is covered.

I wonder what good things this ten thousand gold can buy from the little trader.

After watering, Han Qiwu returned to the house to wash up and make breakfast.

This morning, Han Qiwu planned to make a Korean pancake.

Note, it’s Han as in Han Qiwu’s Korean pancake.

Open the griddle, pour the batter on, and wait for a few dozen seconds. Once the batter sets, crack an egg on it, gently scramble the egg, and flip it over.

Quickly wrap it with last night’s leftover grilled meat and roasted wild vegetables on the other side, while brushing on some spicy sauce and wrapping it up.

Done.

Biting into it, the soft pancake complemented the warm grilled meat perfectly, and the rich egg aroma made Han Qiwu take bite after bite.

Full and satisfied, what a delight!

Passing by the TV, Han Qiwu pressed a button.

[Weather Forecast]

Tomorrow will be cloudy.

[Life Hacks]

The homeless possess many practical life skills; a useful gift can greatly increase their favorability.

[Almanac]

Suitable for wining and dining, avoid digging wells.

It’s already repaired?

If I hadn’t slapped it the day before yesterday, I could have watched TV yesterday.

What a huge loss.

Cloudy tomorrow, this isn’t good news.

If it’s cloudy, the spider puppet can’t recharge its energy with solar power, potentially losing a few portions of feed.

The information revealed in the life hacks is quite useful.

Do the homeless possess practical life skills?

It would be worth checking out what I could give him to learn another trick.

The information in the almanac is quite interesting.

Wining and dining?

With whom?

Ahem ahem.

As for the venerable Shennong, he’s still nowhere to be seen.

Wait and see.

Luckily, Han Qiwu found another way to obtain recipes.

Learning Sichuan cuisine from Master Tian isn’t bad either.

After processing the information from the TV, Han Qiwu rode to the little trader’s location.

Compared to the embarrassing situation last time with the little trader, Han Qiwu now had money to spare.

Wealthy and confident!

Arriving beside the forest, Han Qiwu easily found the long-unseen little trader.

The little trader was still dressed as before, wearing a straw hat, a sleeveless shirt, shaking a rattle, with a simple and honest face.

Instead, the pink pig had changed into an outfit with green dragon scales and had dragon horns as decoration on its head.

Is this the legendary dragon pig?

Where are the other six?

[You have discovered the diligent little trader, who only comes here on Sundays and leaves immediately after purchases.]

"Beat the drum, bang the gong, I push my cart to deliver goods. The stuff on the cart is really good, let’s see who can buy it!" Just like before, upon seeing Han Qiwu, the little trader vigorously shook the rattle in his hand and sang the sales pitch.

"Hey buddy, what goods do you have today?" Han Qiwu smiled as he approached the cart, "So buddy, why is your pig dressed like that?"

"Ah, isn’t it the second day of the second lunar month soon? It’s for good luck." The little trader said with a cheerful smile, handing over a handwritten note.

Han Qiwu took the handwritten note and secretly made a mental note.

The second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head.

Looks like another festival is coming up, better be prepared.

Looking down at the handwritten note, Han Qiwu found that the number of weekly refresh goods was the same as last time.

[Goods List]

[Regular Goods]:

[Lumber]: Price 30 gold, Remaining: 100.

[Stone]: Price 20 gold, Remaining: 100.

[Weekly Refresh Goods]:

[Gemstone Map (Incomplete)]: Price 20000 gold, Remaining: 1.

[Note: With it, are you still worried about not having money?]

[Leather Tent]: Price 500 gold, Remaining: 1.

[Note: A 100% pure leather tent, sturdy and reliable]

[Beach Sunrise Recipe]: Price 3000 gold, Remaining: 1. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

[Note: A recipe that remains legendary, it is a mixologist’s dream, unusable by non-mixologist professionals]

[Rose Seeds]: Price 100 gold, Remaining: 10.

Clearly, the quality of the weekly refresh goods is very high.

Right off the bat, the first item’s price gave Han Qiwu a severe blow.

Wake up.

Ten thousand gold can’t even buy a map.

Expensive, yes, but this thing is indeed valuable.

If its effect is as powerful as the wild foraging map, Han Qiwu’s mining efficiency would increase by at least four to five times.

Save up some more money and come back next time for it.

Keep at it!

Keep looking.

Seeing the second item, Han Qiwu immediately thought of this morning’s life hacks.

Leather tent, this is definitely something a homeless person needs, practical yet simple.

If desperate, you could even dismantle the tent to cook with.

The leftover leather soup can still be used to cook dishes.

The price of 500 gold is fairly reasonable, buy it and give it to the homeless.

As for the third item: [Beach Sunrise Recipe].

Han Qiwu also planned to buy it and give it to the Prospector Guild’s mixologist Egger.

Just by looking at the item’s description, it’s easy to see that its appeal to a mixologist is greater than that of a beautiful woman.

Perhaps it could boost two heart levels of favorability.

At the same time, ask about the situation regarding sweet and sour-flavored liquor when gifting it.

One who eats must yield, one who receives must soften.

What if Egger gives a bottle of liquor in return?

gold is a steal no matter how you look at it.

The last item, rose seeds, nothing much to say.

Buy them all!

What if a flower fairy really shows up?

Anyway, it’ll be March in a week, just plant them by then.

To be honest, Han Qiwu brought so much money over here mainly to buy the stamina-enhancing potion he came across last time. For 6000 gold, with a bit of bargaining, he could buy two.

Unfortunately, he didn’t encounter it, gotta check next time.

After selecting the items, Han Qiwu looked up at the simple and honest-looking little trader and cracked a smile.

Bargaining secret skill: Repeat the same trick!

Ten minutes later, Han Qiwu successfully purchased the originally 4500 gold worth of [Leather Tent], [Beach Sunrise Recipe], and ten [Rose Seeds] for 3375 gold.

Twenty-five percent off, not bad.

Aim for forty percent off next time.

After packing up his purchases, taking advantage of the little trader still being there, Han Qiwu asked with a smile, "Hey buddy, is there anything you need usually? What do you like?"

"I like money." The little trader’s answer was straightforward. After saying it, he turned and rode on the pig, "See you next week."

"See you." Han Qiwu waved his hand helplessly.

What a coincidence, I like money too.

Take it slow.

Taking a look at the time, 8:34.

Mr. Tang probably won’t be here for a while, might as well head to the mine first.

Just out of the forest, Han Qiwu remembered something and took out the wild yam from his bag to check it.

The note on the wild yam clearly stated that both the little trader and his pig were fond of this plant.

"Well, liking something but not saying it, looks like next time I should just give it directly."

Never thought you’d be like this, little trader!

Plus, Han Qiwu was always somewhat curious whether the little trader’s favorability and the pig’s were separate or together?

Try gifting the wild yam next time.

Might as well do some mining at the mine, nothing better to do.

Riding to the mine entrance, Han Qiwu then realized.

Oh no, there’s no pickaxe!

The pickaxe is still upgrading at the blacksmith’s!

Oh well, head over to give Egger his gift directly.

Walking into the Prospector Guild, Egger was currently engrossed in a book, with a glass of blue liquor nearby, and a song akin to a bard’s poetry playing in the room.

"Not mixing drinks today, not in a good mood." Egger waved his hand after seeing Han Qiwu come in.

Han Qiwu’s eyes lit up.

You’re not in a good mood? That’s great news.

"What’s wrong?" Han Qiwu sat on the counter, taking out the [Beach Sunrise Recipe] and flipping through it leisurely.

The recipe looked like a small sheepskin booklet, with a circle of writing on the cover that Han Qiwu couldn’t understand, and it wasn’t just the cover; the contents and terms were also beyond his comprehension.

No wonder only the mixologist profession can use it.

It seems there’s even a language barrier.

"Even if I tell you, you won’t understand." Egger shook his head lowly. "That feeling of a destined Muse leaving the dream is just too sad."

"I won’t understand?" Han Qiwu smiled, "Whether I understand or not, but I do know that if you don’t look up, you’ll miss another Muse."

"You brat, what nonsense are you talking about!" Egger looked angrily at Han Qiwu, but when he saw the sheepskin booklet, his voice disappeared instantly.

"I’m talking nonsense?" Han Qiwu genuinely wanted to tease him, stepping away from his seat, pretending to leave.

"No, no, you’re right! God, what did I see? Why is it in your hands!" Egger’s voice was filled with a choke, pressing a single hand on the counter flipped it over instantly.

"Don’t cry, don’t cry, it’s yours now." Han Qiwu couldn’t stand such a scene, so he placed the booklet into Egger’s hand directly.

Holding the recipe, Egger was instantly dumbfounded.

"You’re willing to give it to me?"

"Just as you thought."

"This... this is unbelievable, heaven!"

Coming to himself, Egger gripped Han Qiwu tightly in his seat, leaving the phrase "Wait here, I’ll be back" and hurriedly ran to the counter’s back with the recipe in hand.

"I’ll go out and pick some coal, be back later." Han Qiwu didn’t want to waste time waiting, said this, and then ran around collecting coal from level one.

After half an hour of picking, Han Qiwu returned to the Prospector Guild.

As soon as he entered, three beams of light emanated from the counter, and faintly, he could hear seabirds and sand grains clashing.