Cultivation Starts From Planting Sweet Potatoes

After Zhang He found all the main materials of the Five Elements, a large amount of auxiliary materials were needed to refine the Five Elements Mountain.

Because, since it is a mountain, it has to look like a mountain when it is exposed. If you pick and search, it will definitely not work if you are stingy.

This requires a lot of auxiliary materials to pile up a big mountain.

These auxiliary materials only need to be of poor quality, but they also have to be proportioned according to the attributes of the five elements.

Zhang He also bought a lot of auxiliary materials in Daliang City before, but the quantity was too large, and he hadn't bought all of them. The rest could only be collected by his caravan.

After more than a year of reconstruction, the caravan has opened several new business routes and established a set of acquisition and sales channels.

Using the ready-made commercial channels in hand, materials like Geng Xin Zhi Jin are not easy to get, so it is not difficult to help Zhang He collect some common materials.

It didn't take long for all the materials to be found.

Refining the five main materials of the Five Elements Mountain, four of which can be soaked in spiritual spring water to improve their quality.

Only Dongji Qinglongmu is a bit short, it was only four or five hundred years old when it was bought, and it was planted in the space by him. During this period of time, it was watered every day, and it grew for more than a hundred years. However, compared with the other four top-quality materials, it is still It's short.

There is no way, even if it is watered with spiritual spring water, it will grow for a year every day, and it will take a certain amount of time to grow.

It's just that he is not reconciled to using up the Eastern Pole Green Dragon Wood like this.

Now I don't have any magic weapon available, and the longer the natal magic weapon is placed in the dantian, the higher its quality will be, so it's not worth wasting time.

He had thought about this matter for a long time before, and in the end he decided to refine the talisman first.

However, the East Pole Green Dragonwood is still planted in the space, and this time only one main branch was cut down for use.

The rest of the green dragon wood is still cultivated in the space. When the green dragon wood in the space is cultivated for a sufficient age, the natal magic weapon will be refined again to melt the green dragon wood into it.

After Zhang He prepared all the refining materials, he announced the retreat.

In a specially built secret room, Zhang He took out all the materials and piled them in the corner of the secret room.

Fortunately, this secret room is big enough, otherwise it really wouldn't be able to hold so many things.

He has soaked these materials in spiritual spring water, and the quality has been improved, making the originally common auxiliary materials into rare magic weapon materials.

There are many kinds of flames used in refining tools, such as spiritual carbon fire, ground fire, and some special flames subdued for alchemy or refining tools.

Zhang He has no conditions now, so he can only use spirit carbon fire, the flame is a little weaker, and the refining speed is a little slower.

After counting all the materials, Zhang He went through the entire refining process several times in his mind. After confirming that it was correct, he set up the refining furnace and lit a piece of spiritual charcoal...

Half a year later, the pile of materials in the secret room had disappeared, replaced by a three-inch hill in Zhang He's hand.

This hill is exquisitely shaped, and there are five small peaks on it, a bit like the palm of a person, but one of the small peaks is obviously much shorter.

Zhang He played with it in his hand for a while, forcing out a drop of blood essence, which dripped on the Five Elements Mountain. The blood essence fell on it and was quickly absorbed by the Five Elements Mountain.

At this time, Zhang He and the Five Elements Mountain seem to have connected with each other, there is no need to deliberately command, just a thought can control him to defend against the enemy, as if he is a part of his brother.

The Five Elements Mountain circled around Zhang Heshen, and suddenly disappeared.

Then, in his dantian, a Five Elements Mountain appeared, slowly turning around that golden elixir the size of a goose egg.

From the golden elixir, golden spots of light floated out from time to time and were absorbed by the Five Elements Mountain.

Before Zhang He retreated this time, it was still a scorching summer, and when he left the retreat, it was already snowing heavily.

Walking out of the secret room, there is a thick snow outside.

He lived in the south in his previous life, and sometimes God opened his eyes and a little snowflake fell, and it usually didn't last for half a day before it melted, which made the southerners very happy.

Since crossing, he, like the people in this world, has no sense of snow, and even had some fear in the early years.

Because it snows, it means that they will suffer from cold and starvation, and a large number of people will die of cold and hunger.

There will also be hungry refugees, which means unrest.

In short, the experience of snow in this world is really bad.

After Zhang He walked out of the secret room, he didn't disturb the others, but walked alone in the snow, the snow under his feet was trampled, leaving a long footprint in the white snow.

This heavy snow has been falling for more than ten days. As an agricultural society, all production activities have already stopped.

Zhang He has been walking in this snow field for a long time, and he has not found any refugees that would inevitably appear every winter in the past.

The sharecroppers have already made full preparations for this winter long before winter enters.

Shi Dabao is just an ordinary tenant farmer. In order to escape the war, he migrated to Heishui County with his family in the early years, and was taken in by the local county lord.

In the most difficult time, the county master organized people to give porridge every day, so that their family survived.

Later, the county master resettled these refugees into villages one by one, rented them land to cultivate, and let them grow a crop called sweet potato.

Unexpectedly, the yield of this kind of sweet potato is particularly high. The sweet potato in the ground and the leaves on the ground can be eaten, and a few acres of land can feed the whole family.

Originally, in order to save land and grow more food, the tenants generally did not use the land to grow vegetables, at most they planted a little bit in the fields.

For the rest of the time, just let those in the family who wear open crotch pants dig wild vegetables.

The taste of this sweet potato leaf is much better than most wild vegetables.

Before winter this year, Shi Dabao dug a deep cellar in his home, which was full of sweet potatoes.

Every time Shi Dabao opened the cellar and saw the pile of sweet potatoes, he would show a satisfied smile.

In addition, he also dried the sweet potato vines that were too late to eat, and some dug and rotten sweet potatoes, and piled them up in a corner of the house. These dried products can be stored for a long time without spoiling.

With these grain reserves, there is no need to worry about famine for at least one or two years.

At this time, there was a scent of sweet potatoes, mixed with a smell of meat.

Master, let's eat!

Shi Dabao walked towards the main room, where his wife was bringing out a large pot of steamed sweet potatoes from the stove, steamed together, and a few slices of bacon.

Seeing these slices of bacon, he couldn't help but think of his eldest son.

The eldest son enlisted in the militia and died in battle against demons.

Heishui County has a generous pension for all soldiers who died in battle.

In addition, every winter, some condolences are sent to the families of the war dead. This winter, the county sent people to send a piece of bacon.

Therefore, it also makes other families in the village envious.

Shi Dabao sat down at the table, picked up a boiled sweet potato, picked up the oily bacon in the basin, and distributed them to his two young sons.

The two younger sons are already studying in the school, and every time they come home, they brag to them about Mr. Zhang, as if Mr. Zhang is omnipotent from heaven to earth.

But at least one thing, they can live the life they have today, thanks to Mr. Zhang.

Shi Dabao looked at the remaining piece, took a bite of sweet potato, secretly swallowed his saliva, then picked it up and brought it to his wife...

Zhang He was standing on the hillside outside the village at the moment, his consciousness spread out, and he could have a panoramic view of everything in the village in front of him.

Even when Shi Dabao's youngest son bit his tongue while eating meat, he could see clearly.

He made a big circle around the entire Heishui County this time, and he was very satisfied with what he saw along the way.

Under his rule, there are no refugees anymore, there are no frozen bones on the roadside, and enough grain is hidden in the tenant farmers' homes for the winter.

Although it is not as good as the living conditions of his previous life, at least it has taken a big step forward, which can be seen from the satisfied smiles of the tenant farmers.

After Zhang He walked around Heishui County alone, he returned to Heishui City.

As soon as he entered the gate of the city, he saw Zhang Yuan riding towards him, followed by a big yellow dog.

Brother! Why did you disappear without saying hello when you left the level? It made me look for you everywhere!

In front of Zhang He, Zhang Yuan jumped off the giant panda's back, and the giant panda stood up, stretched out a pair of paws, and walked towards Zhang He. Hundreds of catties of weight fell on Zhang He, almost crushing him.

That meaning seems to be asking for a hug, to be held high.

The big yellow dog who followed behind did not show any weakness, and surrounded Zhang He and turned his tail into a propeller, almost taking off on the spot.

Zhang He took a look. These two guys followed Zhang Yuan all day long, and now they are in the foundation building period. It seems that choosing who to mix with is more important than hard work.

Let's go, our father has prepared a table of good food, waiting for you to come back to eat.

Zhang Yuan pushed Zhang He's back and walked towards the house, followed by a giant panda and a big yellow dog.

Residents of Heishui City along the way saluted Zhang He excitedly when they saw Zhang He appearing.

Zhangjiazhuang is still located in the original place, but the houses and buildings have been rebuilt.

There are towers, water pavilions, and flowers that never fade in all seasons, which are a bit more elegant than before.

The family only hired a dozen or so servants, which was quite frugal compared to other nobles of the same size.

Even the Guliang family, which only had foundation-building monks, had hundreds of servants.

Old man Zhang has nothing to pursue now. He grows the land every day, cooks a few small dishes by himself, and occasionally brews a jar of wine by himself. His life is leisurely and comfortable.

At this moment, the old man Zhang personally cooked more than a dozen dishes, and the family of three sat around the dining table, enjoying themselves happily.

Father, I have to go out again in two days.

Zhang He and Mei Yingxue have made an appointment for two years, and now it's time to go to the chief helm.

This time, he is not so much a date with a beauty, he is more looking forward to the various inheritance secrets collected by the head of the Sun Moon League.

You just came back, and you want to go out again? Old man Zhang felt a little helpless when his son didn't stay at home all day.

I'm going to the head of the Sun Moon Alliance this time!

Hearing this, old man Zhang immediately became beaming. Of course he is no stranger to the Sun Moon League now. Isn't that girl named Mei Yingxue the leader of the Sun Moon League?

Okay, okay! Go quickly, don't come back in a hurry!

Brother! Can you take me with you?

Hearing this, Zhang Yuan was also eager to try.

Don't make any trouble, your brother is serious business, you are a girl, what are you doing with the past?

Old man Zhang was afraid that Zhang Yuan's light bulb would affect Zhang He's ability to pick up girls, so he immediately tapped Zhang Yuan on the head.

Father! I'm serious too. I heard that the Sun Moon Alliance's chief helm has many classics on formations that you can read. I want to have a look!

Zhang Yuan has always been very interested in formations over the years. Through self-study, he has learned without a teacher, and now he can set up some simple formations.

There are so many books on formation in our family, isn't it enough for you to read?

Where do we have them? There are only five books in total, and I have read them several times.

Zhang Yuan, who had always been tough outside, pouted at this moment, using the coquettish stunt that he had practiced since childhood, and this move was always so effective against his father.

Okay, you can go, but listen to your brother and don't make trouble.

Old man Zhang agreed so happily. As for his son's opinion, is it important?

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Three days later, a team of more than twenty people walked out of Heishui City.

Zhang He went to the headquarters of the Sun Moon League this time, and besides Zhang Yuan and Gun Gun, he also brought Fat Hu and Wen Sheng with him.

Fat Tiger, as Zhang He's number one thug, also successfully broke through to the Jindan stage last year.

This time, he led a team of Black Water Army from the Foundation Establishment Stage to serve as guards by Zhang He's side.

As the biggest sub-ruler of the Sun Moon Alliance, when he went to the headquarters this time, he had to bring a few minions by his side to support the scene.

As for Wen Sheng, he has been in charge of business affairs in Heishui County.

The Sun Moon Alliance is headquartered in the Central Plains, and as the center of the Great Zhou Dynasty's wealth, there may be business opportunities to make money.

Therefore, Wen Sheng selected a few capable men from the caravan, and followed Zhang He to the headquarter of the Sun Moon Alliance.

After a group of people left Heishui City, they each sacrificed their magic weapons, and the imperial weapons flew.

Zhang He and Fat Tiger are already Golden Core cultivation bases, but they can fly directly without the need for imperial weapons, but the distance is far away, and it is too tiring to fly directly.

Before leaving, Fat Tiger got a small flying boat from the caravan, which could only accommodate him and Zhang He.

You only need to install the spirit stone, and you can fly autonomously.

The two sat on the flying boat and drank the wine against the wind, looking at the mountains and mountains under their feet, feeling very comfortable.

The people who could only fly in the imperial weapon next to the flying boat could only cast envious eyes when they looked at the flying boat.

There is no way, the refining of the flying boat is relatively difficult, and the refiners in Heishui County have devoted all their energy to the research and development and refining of weapons.

Even the compound where they refine weapons is named an arsenal. Currently, the arsenal does not have the ability to refine flying boats.

The State of Lu is located in a remote place to the west of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The journey from Heishui County to the Central Plains is long, and the straight-line distance has to pass through dozens of countries.

They went east all the way, and the more east they went, the more prosperous the city they saw.

In the beginning, it was rare to see one or two immortal cultivators a day, but later on, he could see Foundation Establishment cultivators flying across the sky every day.

Later, it became common to meet other foundation-builder cultivators in the sky, even Golden Core cultivators often saw them.

After approaching the Central Plains, some monks could often be seen riding flying spirit beasts. Flying boats like Zhang He and Fat Hu's had become a very common means of transportation.

They even saw a flying boat that was bigger than a building, with several floors of houses built on it.

This was an eye-opener for their country bumpkins.

Although I have seen descriptions in some travel notes before, how can it compare to the shock seen on the spot.