Early the next morning, the couple prepared to go up the mountain.
Cheng Xi wore thermal underwear and a thin down jacket inside, and an ancient cotton coat made by Sister-in-law on the outside.
When she went out, she saw Shen Xingluo carrying a bamboo basket behind him and a sharp sickle in his hand.
"Is there a backpack in the utility room?"
"There is a smaller one."
Not long after, Shen Xingluo left and came back. Not only did he have an extra backpack but also a machete. It was one of the things Cheng Xi bought in Lin'an Mansion. Bundle.
"Although the north side of Shennong Mountain is not dangerous, there are still wild animals."
Obviously, he planned to be just in case.
Cheng Xi nodded, gave a few words to Shen Xingqi, who was looking after the house, and the two of them went out.
Today's weather is a bit gloomy, and it feels like a storm is coming. The sun has not come out since the heavy snowfall three days ago, and because the snow on the ground is melting, the dirt road is muddy than yesterday.
If you want to get rich, you must first build roads. This saying is absolutely correct.
Cheng Xi stepped on the ground wearing animal skin boots, trying to find places with snow, making a creaking sound with every step he took.
Soon they met several villagers carrying baskets at the foot of the mountain.
"Hey, Ju Rengong is planning to go up the mountain?"
"Like my aunt, go to the mountains to try your
luck." "Then you have to keep your eyes open and look for them. There are only a few mushrooms left on the mountain at this time, so don't go out and take them with you. Come back with a bunch of poison."
The woman's plate-sized face was extremely round, but her tone was harsh and tight.
"Xingluo, I'm not telling you that, even if you can't study anymore, you can still earn some coins by copying a few books. Why do you go to the fields to dig for food like us?
" He was seriously injured, and I'm afraid all the money at home will be used to buy medicine."
"Oh, look at my memory!"
The woman slapped her thigh, her tone regretful and showing off, "If you want me to say whether I can become an official, it depends on my fate. , Fortunately, my family Ziqing has been lucky since he was a child. Fortune tellers say that he will have great achievements in the future!" "
That's right, my husband-in-law is a lucky person. He will definitely be in high school next year."
The two women cooperated with each other and in a short time Sing a great show.
Cheng Xi stood aside and watched. The arrogant expressions of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were very much like the idiots in the family in the previous life who only knew how to spend money but expected her to hand over power.
She clenched her fists, her hands were itchy and she wanted to punch them.
The sharp machete in his hand landed on a half-man-high protrusion at the foot of the mountain with a "bang". The stone split from the middle because it withstood the unbearable force, and turned into two pieces in the blink of an eye.
"Boom——"
Everyone looked frightened.
Cheng Xi raised the machete and said with a smile:
"Aunt, it's hard to keep your eyes wide open, isn't it? Do you want me to help you? What if I pick poisonous mushrooms and ruin the future official's luck?" "
No. No, no need!"
The woman was trembling with fear, fearing that the machete would fall on her. She lost all her arrogance, grabbed the basket and ran away.
"Mom, mother, please wait for me!"
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ran away in a moment.
Tsk, the overall fighting ability of the village is not good -
why is it so difficult for her to fight?
"Madam, are you disappointed?"
Shen Xingluo could tell what she was thinking at a glance.
Cheng Xi admitted generously, "Somewhat."
"Thank you, madam, for venting my anger on my husband."
"Win without force."
The couple disappeared at the foot of the mountain, and the remaining villagers dared to breathe heavily.
"Oh my God, Mrs. Shen Cheng is so strong that such a large stone was split open at once?" "
I was so scared to death. Why did I look at her just now as if she was going to chop Mrs. Shen Zhang?"
"I've long heard that her father is a martial artist, so he's obviously a martial arts master!"
"I'm afraid this lady's strength can't even be matched by Butcher Zheng in our village!"
"Zi Qing's mother thought that Xing Luo's future was ruined and he was easy to bully. This time he was kicked to the chopping block!" They
originally thought that Shen Xing Luo would have a very difficult life after his appearance was ruined, but now it seems that they have overthought it.
Wait, then Shen Cheng wouldn't use force even when everyone couldn't see it, would he?
I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse to have such a dominatrix in the family.
Thousands of speculations ran through everyone's minds, and they had all kinds of thoughts, but one thing was certain, that is, Shen Cheng was not someone to be trifled with!
"If you can't afford to offend, you must take a detour next time we meet."
"Ah, yes, yes, your life is important, your life is important!"
***
The terrain outside Shennong Mountain is relatively gentle, and both of them have a lot of strength. , and soon left everyone behind.
"The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law just now are also from the Shen family?"
"Well, five servers have been released, so it's another one."
"No wonder I don't remember it
." I have visited all the people who should be visited, and these two people are not in my memory at all. In this case Say it's not important.
"Her son also took the provincial examination?"
"Shen Ziqing, this is the fourth time he has taken the scientific examination this year, and he is fifteen years older than me."
Shen Xingluo's black eyes flashed with a bit of ridicule, "It's nothing to be afraid of."
Cheng Xi Tsk, just look at the best family members and you will know that Shen Ziqing himself must not be very good either.
"It's such a pity for such a bright name."
The further you go into the mountains, the thicker the snow is on the ground, and it's hard to see the withered yellow grass.
However, the couple was not disappointed and started exploring with great interest.
There are all kinds of trees in the mountains. Along the way, Cheng Xi saw no less than ten species, including wild jujube trees, elm trees, locust trees, pines and cypresses, etc. one after another.
"Hey, are these chestnuts?"
She stopped under a tree about five meters high, looking up at the few thorns left on the branches.
Shen Xingluo walked over and saw the lonely thorny ball.
"It's chestnuts."
He squatted down and pulled at the snow twice, and sure enough he saw the fallen fruits under the snow layer.
"The chestnuts fell to the ground after they were ripe. The snow came just in time and they were all hidden underneath." "
Then pick some up and eat them as snacks."
There is no shortage of food at home, but Cheng Xi is restless, and there are hamsters. Attributes, if you encounter them, you have to pick them up.
Shen Xingluo stood up and looked around.
"Make a mark and wait to pick it up when you get back. This place is already deep in the mountains, and ordinary villagers won't come here." "
That's right."
It's strangely heavy to carry on your back.
The two remembered the location of the chestnut tree and walked deep into the mountains again. Footprints of various small animals gradually appeared in the snow.
The bamboo baskets on their backs soon paid off, and they found a piece of kudzu root.
Shen Xingluo pulled away the moist soil, and the arm-thick kudzu root was exposed to the air. Its appearance looked somewhat similar to a sweet potato.
"Why do you study herbal medicine?"
"My mother died of illness that year. Since then, there have been more medical books in the study, and I have read them occasionally."
In fact, he spent most of his previous life in pain. It's just that a long-term illness makes a good doctor.
"So that's it."
Cheng Xi nodded, but still had doubts in his heart.
It is not ordinary people who can find medicinal herbs in winter.