Chapter 80 Disaster Warning: If you can eat it, you're not afraid!
A Gu-training furnace can hold 999 Gu worms, and the same goes for Blood Cotton Worms.
To prevent the insects from fighting each other in the Gu-training furnace, and also to clear out the furnace and return it to my destiny.
Shen Dixin was able to mobilize the masses to dig out two large wooden barrels for her. One was moved from the white-faced man's former wine cellar, and the other was made by a carpenter after learning about her needs.
Each one is at least as tall as a person, and three people couldn't wrap their arms around them. If you really want to talk about proportions, they're about the size of the pot that Grey Wolf uses to cook sheep.
A thousand bloodworms poured in wouldn't even fill the bottom. Then, seawater was added. Luckily, the ship's planks provided by the system were sturdy, otherwise it would have collapsed.
Chen Dixin stayed on the volcano for two days until the two large wooden barrels and the icehouse were filled. Today is February 4th.
It's no exaggeration to say that she caught almost 70% of the bloodworms, using the live ones as anesthetics and the dead ones as food.
Soraya went home after eating her fill that day. Before leaving, she made a point of asking how to raise bloodworms.
Food is scarce around the crater, and a single meal can sustain them for several months. They also do not have cannibalistic tendencies, so there is no problem keeping them in wooden barrels.
If it weren't for the fact that artificial breeding takes one or two years, Chen Dixin would have even considered raising them in captivity.
Focusing on this matter slowed down the collection of experience and resources. Several days passed, and the experience bar for level nine was only 60% full.
She built a ladder and stood on it to look. The densely packed, writhing, blood-red bodies didn't make her frown at all; instead, they gave her a sense of comfort.
Next came the fish plague.
As usual, Chen Dixin has released a strategy guide, but this time there aren't many special changes due to the disaster.
Fish Plague, as the name suggests, is caused by all sorts of fish going berserk and attacking players at the cost of their lives. The only fish to watch out for are the flying fish that appear as surprise attacks.
She combined the two into one, selling eight blue materials in one guide. With her previous reputation, players bought it almost immediately upon seeing it.
[You have exchanged 6 iron blocks and 2 copper blocks for 1 Third Disaster Strategy Guide. The supplies will be stored in a temporary warehouse; please collect them promptly.]
[Congratulations, player! You have obtained 4 resources through trading!]
Grayscale: Has everyone bought the latest version of the strategy guide? It's a bit creepy, huh?
Call me Your Majesty: The thing I feared most when I came to sea has happened.
Huang Hunxiao: What kind of riddles are you spouting?
Nine-Leak Fish: Oh no, I've gone from being slowly cut with a dull knife to being slowly sliced to death. What if I get killed in one go? QAQ Friends, please burn some paper money for me for the sake of our past encounter.
There is a systematic protocol filtering, so players who have bought the guide cannot mention the relevant content outside, and can only describe it vaguely like this. Those who have also read the guide will naturally understand.
The group chat started discussing it. Since the teammates didn't need to buy the guide themselves, Chen Dixin posted it directly and even added some information, such as the types of sea fish that were attacking and the tens of thousands of blood cotton worms she had stockpiled.
AAA Building Materials Wholesale Xiaoming: Are the fish in the fish plague sea monsters? Will the fish meat disappear after you kill them?
Luck is on my side: Does it mean that only after one wave of fish dies out will a new one appear? Among the Gu worms I can unlock is the Heart-Eating Gu, which can temporarily control creatures when planted. If I can control them to roam around nearby, wouldn't there be no enemies at all?
Coffee or Tea: Boss, how dangerous are those flying fish you mentioned? Other fish probably have a hard time coming ashore, right?
Seeing each person turn into a million questions, I patiently answered them all.
Her teammates pressed her for answers because they sensed her concern and were afraid of the two large vats of bloodworms.
So far, apart from monster hunters, the life at sea for other professions has been quite comfortable, with almost no combat involved.
At first, medicines were scarce and expensive, but now the price has gradually dropped to the point where only monster hunters are buying them. Other professions might keep one or two as a backup, just in case an island occasionally appears that requires combat.
What kind of disaster could possibly warrant such a high level of alertness, even to the point of spending two days collecting medicine for injuries? The three stopped themselves from thinking about it further.
"After we catch the fish, it will be ours, so we won't be short of food next week."
"It refreshes according to time. Even if you haven't finished fighting the previous wave, other fish will appear, unless you are surrounded."
"Both can come ashore, but the difference is that you can spot other fish as soon as they come ashore, while flying fish are very fast and difficult to catch, so they are dangerous."
"You'll need the medicine eventually, I've stocked up a lot, don't worry."
Calm and peaceful words soothed everyone, as if they had suddenly found their pillar of support.
Coffee or tea: Hehe, my babies have just been raised, it's a good time to let them get some experience.
Luck is on my side: Di Xin is really amazing, he prepared the supplies early on. I'll think about what kind of Gu insects I can use.
AAA Building Materials Wholesaler Xiaoming: If it's edible, then I'm not afraid! It's all meat!
Lu Mingang winked at her easily from the stern. He trusted Shen Dixin completely from beginning to end. Just like with the blood cotton worms this time, and the supplies from the previous tide, Dixin always managed to arrange everything well.
At night, Chen Dixin finally returned to the moonlit island.
Yuebai got up to greet her, and she actually moved a chair to sit on the beach, where she could observe the sea with just a glance.
"I thought you weren't coming. I still have two tokens left to use." Yuebai breathed a sigh of relief. Actually, she was more worried that something had happened to Shen Dixin and she wouldn't be able to come.
“I’ve been busy with other things these past few days. Here, this is a gift I brought you.” Shen Dixin explained the use of the bloodworm to Yuebai.
Yuebai was also someone who often got into fights, so she immediately knew what Yuebai wanted to do with the insect. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness. But... use it sparingly. No matter how harmless it may seem, it's still poisonous after all."
Shen Dixin chuckled and said, "After learning from Sister Yuebai for so long, I don't think I'll ever need this thing. It's just a precaution."
"Then it seems I need to train you properly, so you won't think about relying on external forces to fight." Yuebai continued, his eyes full of arrogance.
Surrounded by cries of pleas for mercy, the two walked toward the training ground.
Although it was a joke just now, Yuebai's suggestion to increase the intensity was no joke. Shen Dixin has made amazing progress under her guidance these days.
Her resilience and adaptability are astonishing; she possesses exceptional combat instincts, yet she has never thought about or systematically learned how to fight.
She was like a sponge, absorbing all the muscle memory in her body, and at the same time, she was a blank sheet of paper, making it extremely convenient for Yuebai to write and draw on her.
Yuebai imparted everything to her, allowing Shen Dixin to briefly glimpse the martial artist's past. The techniques and strategies behind her moves were all imprinted into her mind.
It's time. She can do better. She needs more and tougher training.
Yuebai gazed intently at Chen Dixin, who was earnestly warming up. Surprised that being trapped in this godforsaken place, she still felt a long-lost sense of appreciation for talent. Why did fate have to arrange for them to meet on this damned sea?
Today is destined to be a day of mental and physical exhaustion.
After struggling to get up, I unexpectedly discovered a pleasant surprise.
[Congratulations to the player for gaining an improvement from training; Strength increased from 23 to 24.]
[Congratulations, player! You have triggered a talent effect! Training has increased your attributes by 3!]
Talent strikes again, and an S-level critical hit is practically a god-tier move in this situation. Who cares about logic or not, it's already a critical hit anyway.
Her weary body was suddenly filled with renewed energy, and Chen Dixin leaped up, happily jumping and holding Yuebai's hand.
Moon White: ...Exhausted and dazed? It can't be a last burst of energy before death, can it?
Chen Dixin is already at level eight, and he's not far from level ten. If he wants to level up again, the difficulty will be almost the same as leveling up from level one to level ten, and the increase will be doubled.
After losing the upgrade benefits, it's difficult for non-Monster Hunter players to obtain free attribute points. In the previous life, Shen Dixin was considered to be in the top tier, but even with no equipment, her average three-dimensional stats were only 18 points, after all, her initial stats were among the lowest.
Unlike now, in just one month, he has almost caught up with the effort he put in six months before, which makes Shen Dixin feel a mix of emotions when he thinks back on it.
In short, these extra attribute points are well worth celebrating for three days straight!
As soon as Chen Dixin got back, he announced that we'd be having barbecue for supper tonight! He wanted everyone to relax, but of course, only for an hour.
Coffee and fortune-telling are not with me, but the ship is anything but deserted.
Aside from Shen Dixin and Lu Mingang, Zhu Sha was soaking in a water tank that had been placed to the side. It had already filled its stomach by hunting outside during the day, and was now half-heartedly digesting the bloodworms.
It seems that these worms are really popular with marine life. Zhu Sha has been eating them while soaking near the volcano for two days and hasn't gotten tired of them yet. Now that he's left the active volcano, he still keeps asking to eat bloodworms.
The hardworking little elf diligently cuts vegetables into skewers, and Yuanbao eats one skewer of uncooked vegetables at a time, focusing on creating a great atmosphere. It's a wonder it doesn't get pricked by the skewers.
Even the lamp spirit joined in the fun, perching on Lu Mingang's shoulder and trying to persuade him to share a skewer with it once it was grilled.
Sweat dripped from Lu Mingang's forehead, his hands holding a handful of skewers. He focused intently on controlling the heat, grilling meat and vegetables simultaneously without delay.
Hearing the urging, he turned his head and took the time to stuff a skewer of bean curd skin into its mouth. It was roasted according to the spirit's taste, with only a little seasoning added, and the ingredients were freshly made.
Some people come from families that sell tofu, and they've helped with the business since they were little. But after about ten years, they couldn't make a living selling handmade tofu products, so they switched to selling breakfast. They never thought they would pick up their craft again in this way.
It must be said that his tofu is really good; it's delicate, smooth, and has no unpleasant smell. He has made a name for himself solely through his skills.
The ingredients are made from soybeans, which can be bought from farmers. They are sold very cheaply, and the daily supply is so limited that you have to fight for it.
Lu Mingang's tofu was made with the help of coffee. After she followed Shen Dixin, she gradually grew her business and joined forces with the two younger brothers that the boss entrusted to her management. They had long since become a dominant force in agricultural product supply, and a lot of soybeans came from her.
Lost in thought, my bracelet vibrated, signaling that my luck was clamoring for more after I'd eaten a few skewers.
Shen Dixin smiled and started a live stream for them. She made a video call and filmed the barbecue grill on the flames. The skewers were turning over, and the dripping oil and seasonings made people's mouths water.
Wow, this is late-night food porn!! Why can't I smell anything on my bracelet?!
"It looks delicious! Xiaoming, Xiaoming, give me another skewer of shrimp!"
"Oh no, after eating one skewer I want even more. It's just barbecue, but it makes me feel so happy."
Smoke billowed out, obscuring the face of the person opposite. Chen Dixin accepted the twenty-third skewer of barbecue handed to her by Lu Mingang.
"Alright, alright, everyone in the group is practically begging for food and you're still grilling some for me, so remember to grill some for yourself too."
Lu Mingang quickly responded, glanced at what they wanted to eat, and put it on the fire.
Whether it was the firelight or the intense heat, his face was flushed.
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