Chapter 13 Small Iron Knife, Red and White Cabbage Buns

Cheng Zhiyu tried to argue: "The kitchen knife I just drew was something I just sketched, and you didn't even confirm it with me, so it doesn't count."

The system's mechanical voice was devoid of emotion: "Sorry, once the initial shape is confirmed, it cannot be changed. Please strive to increase the plant's level."

Cheng Zhiyu: "..." The problem is, he didn't confirm it!

Speechless, and seeing that the system was cheating, he realized there was nothing he could do. He grasped the key information in the system's words: "You mean, after Little Iron upgrades, it can switch forms again?"

System: [Yes.]

Cheng Zhiyu breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, it wasn't permanent. Uh... it's just temporarily using a kitchen knife as a weapon, right? It's not like we haven't used one before.

I feel a little bad for Xiao Tie. After all, who would want to make a kitchen knife when they can make a majestic weapon?

As Cheng Zhiyu was lost in thought, he saw Xiao Tie disappear from the spot, followed by a system notification: [Weapon completed. Would you like to retrieve it?]

Cheng Zhiyu wanted to see it right away, so he immediately said, "Yes."

He opened his hand, and the next moment, he felt a weight on his palm; a kitchen knife had appeared in his hand.

This cleaver has a rustic feel to it. It's made entirely of metal and is quite heavy. Cheng Zhiyu felt that if he hadn't been practicing his inner cultivation technique recently, he would have had a hard time lifting it.

He's quite strong now, so he can use a kitchen knife with ease.

However, looking at the kitchen knife in front of him, he couldn't help but worry: "Can Xiao Tie turn back into its original form?"

Although Xiao Tie interacted with him much less often than Xiao Er, Xiao Tie was just as adorable in his heart, and he didn't want Xiao Tie to become a lifeless object.

This question doesn't need a system to answer, because the next moment, the kitchen knife in Cheng Zhiyu's hand turned back into a plant.

Xiao Tie swayed slightly, as if to reassure Cheng Zhiyu not to worry.

Cheng Zhiyu breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but smile: "That's great, Little Iron is amazing, it can switch between weapons at will, I just happen to be missing a weapon right now."

Who says a kitchen knife can't be a weapon? If it can kill zombies, it's a good weapon!

No sooner had he finished speaking than the waiter, not to be outdone, transformed into a fireball and hovered in front of Cheng Zhiyu. The firelight made Cheng Zhiyu's face feel hot.

Xiao Tie probably saw Xiao Er's actions and silently turned into a kitchen knife. However, this time it didn't fall into Cheng Zhiyu's hands, but instead, like a small sticker, it spun around in front of Cheng Zhiyu.

Cheng Zhiyu inexplicably felt that they were like spoiled kittens and puppies. Just as he was about to laugh, he didn't know who started the trouble, but the kitchen knife and the fireball suddenly started fighting in the air.

He quickly intervened to stop the fight: "Stop fighting! Please stop!"

The cleaver paused, hovering in the air, when the fireball, in a rather cheeky manner, slammed into it. Instantly, the cleaver became enraged and immediately went to chop at the fireball.

Cheng Zhiyu felt like a heartbroken old father, trying to reason with the two to stop fighting, but they wouldn't listen at all. He raised his voice in anger: "Stop fighting! I'll get angry if you keep hitting them!"

This statement was effective. The fireball and the cleaver stopped moving, both reverting to their original forms and returning to the ground, their bodies stiff, seemingly ignoring each other.

Cheng Zhiyu sighed, “You’re all my children, like brothers and sisters. You should give way to each other.”

The two remained silent, seemingly still angry.

Cheng Zhiyu had no choice but to let them be. He figured he'd calm down after that. He turned the little iron into a kitchen knife and then took the knife out of the space.

Outside the space, Xiao Hei was already waiting. He hadn't forgotten that Cheng Zhiyu had just disappeared excitedly while they were eating, probably going to the space again.

He was curious about what could have made the other person forget to eat.

After observing for so long, Xiao Hei discovered one thing: Cheng Zhiyu usually reappears in the same place where he disappears.

He shouldn't be able to move his body within the space, so after finishing his meal, Xiao Hei didn't rush to leave. Instead, he rested his paws on his hands and waited for Cheng Zhiyu to reappear.

Finally, Xiao Hei seemed to sense something, and the next moment, Cheng Zhiyu appeared in front of the coffee table.

Xiao Hei has amazing observation skills and immediately noticed that Cheng Zhiyu had a kitchen knife in his hand?

Xiao Hei: "?"

He doubted he was seeing things, but he soon realized that this cleaver was no ordinary cleaver.

However, this material is used to make kitchen knives... Xiao Hei glanced at Cheng Zhiyu, and his expression changed.

Cheng Zhiyu was completely unaware of this; he was now eager to test the sharpness of the small iron kitchen knife.

Xiao Tie isn't an ordinary kitchen knife; it's used as a weapon, so naturally it doesn't need to be sharpened, saving a lot of trouble.

Cheng Zhiyu first tried using it to cut meat and found it to be very easy; it cut the meat with almost no effort.

Hmm... Could Xiao Tie cut through iron objects? Cheng Zhiyu wanted to try, so he rummaged through the storeroom in the house and found an unused table. The tabletop was made of metal and tempered glass, and it was very hard.

The landlord said that the previous tenant left these things behind and asked Cheng Zhiyu to find an opportunity to take them downstairs and throw them away. However, when Cheng Zhiyu rented this house, it was because he found a job after graduation and it was more convenient to live here.

So when he first moved here, it was also when he started working at the company. He was busy with work during the week and didn't have time. He also wanted to take the opportunity to rest on the weekend, so he didn't think about it at all.

This broken table has just been left in the storeroom.

At this moment, Cheng Zhiyu picked up the kitchen knife and gently chopped down on the broken tabletop. He didn't use much force, but a deep mark was left on the table, a full two centimeters deep.

Cheng Zhiyu: "!!!"

He could guess that the iron would be very sharp, but he didn't expect it to be this sharp!

He chopped at the table again, this time with force. He barely felt anything as the table was split in two by the cleaver.

"Wow, Xiao Tie, you're amazing!" Cheng Zhiyu exclaimed in surprise, "That's great! Even a zombie's head isn't as hard as this table, right?"

With the small metal cleaver, wouldn't he be able to cut down zombies as easily as slicing fruit, one slice at a time?

No wonder the system specifically told him to wait for Little Iron to mature; with Little Iron around, his combat power has greatly increased.

That's why in many martial arts novels, a powerful weapon can attract countless people to fight over it; a good weapon is indeed different.

Cheng Zhiyu then tried finding a strand of his own hair, gently blowing on the blade of the cleaver. The hair was cut as soon as it touched the blade.

Is this the legendary skill of "severing a hair with a breath"?

So what if it's a kitchen knife? Even if it's a kitchen knife, Xiao Tie is still the most powerful kitchen knife!

Cheng Zhiyu stroked the little iron knife with delight, praising it repeatedly. Xiao Hei, who followed along, was somewhat disdainful. "It's just a knife, what's the big deal?"

It's not as powerful as his claws.

Thinking this, Xiao Hei subconsciously scratched the floor with its paw, but the floor was unharmed.

Xiao Hei: "..." He just hasn't recovered yet!

Cheng Zhiyu sent Xiao Tie back to the system space, then took out his backpack and decided to go out early the next morning to clear out the zombies in the building.

He figured there shouldn't be many zombies in this building, so he'd practice first.

Clearing out zombies is the main task, but if possible, it would be good to find some supplies as well. Although there are still some supplies at home, Cheng Zhiyu is very apprehensive and he gets anxious if he doesn't have enough.

However, he still had a bag of flour left. He had mixed it with yeast and was planning to steam buns, but it got delayed. Then Cheng Zhiyu discovered that there was a power outage. Fearing that other things wouldn't keep, he decided to eat the ones that wouldn't keep well first.

Flour can be stored for a long time, so eat the ones that don't keep well first, and then steam the buns.

Tomorrow we're going to clear out the zombies, so it's impossible to come back whenever we're hungry. Cheng Zhiyu decided to steam some food today, so he can take it with him when he goes out tomorrow and won't have to make a special trip back if he gets hungry.

After thinking about it, I realized I have some red and white cabbage, which is bigger than regular cabbage, so one head can last a long time. I also have some vermicelli at home, so I might as well make some red and white cabbage and vermicelli buns.

He recently discovered that eating red and white cabbage not only makes him feel warm all over, but also helps him quickly regain his strength. Although he doesn't know why, red and white cabbage is undoubtedly a good thing.

With this advantage, even though it's very hot to eat during the day, it's not unbearable.

Bringing some food made of cabbage and red cabbage when he goes to fight zombies is undoubtedly the best choice.

That afternoon, Cheng Zhiyu busied himself making bread and steamed buns. There was no electricity, and it was hot during the day, so the buns wouldn't last long. If he made them today, he would have to eat them tomorrow, so it was best to make fewer buns.

The system popped up again for no apparent reason: [Host, did you forget to check the reward for successfully planting the little iron?]

Cheng Zhiyu paused for a moment and said, "No rush, I'll look at it tomorrow after I'm done with my work."

The reward meant there were more plants he needed to plant. He realized that if he didn't plant the plants after receiving them, their health would keep declining, but if he didn't receive them, nothing would happen.

It wasn't that Cheng Zhiyu didn't want to plant, but there wasn't much water left at home, and plants need water to grow.

So he has to go find water tomorrow, going from house to house, and he should be able to find some.

Thinking of this, Cheng Zhiyu frowned slightly, but his hands didn't stop moving.

He discovered that since practicing the mental cultivation method, in addition to the improvement in his strength, speed, and perception, his appetite had also increased significantly.

So Cheng Zhiyu made thirty buns at once, which should be enough for him and Xiao Hei.

I don't know if it's because I haven't eaten this in a long time, or if it's thanks to the red and white cabbage, but these vegetarian buns taste especially delicious.

Cheng Zhiyu ate five despite being frugal, while Xiao Hei ate three. The other child was tiny, and the three of them were as big as him.

He knew that Xiao Hei was not an ordinary dog, and he no longer fed it like a normal dog.

The next day, when he went out, he left some steamed buns for Xiao Hei so that Xiao Hei wouldn't go hungry. He was about to leave on his own with his bag when Xiao Hei suddenly stopped him.

Cheng Zhiyu: "?"

Xiao Hei: I want to go too!