"Master, you're here!"
The temporary grain processing site was set up by Bai Yi next to the fields behind the giant tree.
Going around to the back of the tree, Bai Yi saw several grain processing machines and a large pot, and of course, there were some light yellow rice grains stored in fur on the ground.
Seeing Bai Yi appear, several peasant women gathered around.
"Master, I milled all this rice myself!"
"Oh, Master, Master, look at what I have sieved out! Is it clean or not?"
"Master, Master..."
Finally suppressing their enthusiasm with difficulty, Bai Yi picked up a handful of rice from the fur mat on the ground.
The touch was warm, not as smooth as the ones bought from the store, with a somewhat coarse texture, and there were still some husks not fully milled, making it slightly prickly to the hand.
But Bai Yi was already very satisfied.
This was her...
No, it was their first production of grain!
And this was just the first step!
In the future, the grain produced in the territory would only become more abundant and better in quality.
Let's set a small goal—
To stockpile enough rice for three years!
"Today, shall we use this rice for dinner, how about it?"
Feeling the rice grains slipping through her fingers, Bai Yi's face was also filled with the joy of harvest as she asked loudly.
"Yes!" x6
......
An hour later
"Master, I think...
Maybe next time, let me do it instead."
The peasant woman named Nong Yi by Bai Yi had a serious expression.
Beside her, Bai Yi also shook her head solemnly:
"No, let me try one more time! I have a feeling, this time it will definitely work!"
"But Master, you've already overturned the pot twice and burned the rice three times. If you try again, it's hard to say if we can eat tonight."
The onlookers also nodded in agreement, earnestly advising:
"Master, for the sake of our future food, you'd better stay away from the iron pot."
Nong Er spoke in a gentle tone, but Bai Yi could already hear the deep helplessness.
Tossing the spatula into the pot, Bai Yi gave up too:
"Alright, alright, I won't do it, the kitchen is yours."
Giving up her spot at the stove, Bai Yi mumbled softly:
"It shouldn't be, theoretically it's like this, adding rice and then adding water, bringing it to a boil.
Where exactly did it go wrong?
I just threw in a little meat and honey, why didn't it work?
Surely it can't be because of those wild vegetables and mushrooms..."
Seeing Bai Yi seemingly intent on returning to the kitchen, Zhan Yi and Zhan Er exchanged a glance, understanding each other's meaning, and hurriedly coaxed Bai Yi away from the temporary kitchen with good intentions.
The four peasant women looked at the unnameable substance in the pot that was theoretically food in silence.
"How do you think Master managed to mix a bunch of normal food into this?"
Nong Yi's eyes were full of confusion.
"Logically, although Master's actions were 'a little bit' off, it shouldn't have turned out like this?"
"But on the other hand, although this pot... food, looks somewhat disappointing, Master added so many things, the effect shouldn't be too bad, right?"
Nong Er's tone was a bit uncertain, but the other three looked at her with strange eyes and quietly distanced themselves from Nong Er.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's going on, just stating the facts!"
"Why don't you try it?"
Nong San's words silenced Nong Er immediately, and she quickly waved her hands.
"Forget it, forget it..."
"So what do we do with this pot of stuff?"
"The usual way!"
......
After bustling around for another half an hour, Bai Yi finally got to eat the freshly cooked white rice before the night completely set in.
Paired with honey-glazed roast meat and unknown wild vegetables, although it was far from the taste of home, Bai Yi still ate with relish.
White rice...
Brought to this foreign land, it was a rare taste from the past...
As for the pot that was loosely termed as food, of course, it wasn't wasted. Nong Yi used the authority Bai Yi had given to pack it up and put it on the market for sale.
This authority was given just a couple of days ago.
For the convenience of moving materials and collecting loot, Bai Yi gave storage authority to several peasant women and the swarm of bees, which had initial consciousness.
After dinner, Bai Yi called Nong San, who was about to clean up the stove, putting away her smile.
Originally, Bai Yi planned to offer some motivational words, but in the end, she went straight to the point:
"I have decided to launch a counterattack against the Undead Mage starting tomorrow."
"Great!"
"Master, what do you need us to do?"
Zhan Yi and Zhan Er jumped up excitedly, unable to contain their excitement.
Two days had passed, and their injuries had long healed.
After the last defeat, they were ready to wash away their shame.
Bai Yi pressed down with both hands, signaling them to sit down first, and continued:
"I need to clarify that you probably won't be the main force in this battle.
Zhan Yi and Zhan Er, you too, need to prioritize your safety this time. Since we no longer have the Rune Sword, your combat effectiveness will be significantly reduced."
"I'm sorry, Master, I lost the Rune Sword..."
Zhan Er looked apologetic and a bit dejected.
"The fact that you returned is the best result. We'll just retrieve the Rune Sword later.
As for you all, will you join this time?"
Bai Yi's gaze swept over Nong Yi, Nong Er, Nong San, and Nong Si. They exchanged glances, and finally, Nong Si stepped forward and said, "Master, I want to go."
"Good."
Bai Yi didn't ask why and continued to look at the other three.
Confirming they had no intention of following, Bai Yi continued:
"Later, I'll give you purchase permissions, so you can choose a suitable weapon from the market. Tomorrow, make sure to protect yourselves well.
Now, I'll tell you about the weaknesses of the Undead. Listen carefully.
Nong Yi, you can also listen, just in case."
Actually, Bai Yi had already briefed Zhan Yi and Zhan Er on this knowledge in the past two days; this time was primarily to finalize Nong Si's participation.
But Zhan Yi and Zhan Er still listened attentively, without any impatience.
After another half hour, this impromptu night lesson finally concluded.
Returning to the tree hollow, Bai Yi wasn't quite sleepy yet, so she opened the panel to pass the time.
"That pot earlier...
Actually sold out?
Looks like I do have some talent!"
Bai Yi suddenly felt a renewed confidence in cooking.
Determined to try again tomorrow, Bai Yi continued browsing the channels, secretly lurking.
Perhaps it was the good start on the first evening; the chat channel remained harmonious these past two nights.
Even if someone might have argued about something during the day, by nightfall, everyone seemed to drop their facades and start chatting and bantering.
After watching for a while, Bai Yi felt her eyelids grow heavy and drifted into a sweet dream.
The next morning, Bai Yi woke up early.
However, Zhan Yi and Zhan Er were up even earlier, each holding a long-handled hammer with a thick iron block, ready with their supplies, waiting for Bai Yi.
Taking honey and Blood Flesh from the panel, she put them into the Hive.
After waiting a minute, feeling the awareness feedback from the swarm of bees, Bai Yi's Spirit instantly connected with the Insect Swarm.
All preparations were in place, Bai Yi turned northward and gestured with a wave.
"Let's go!"
......
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[Note: Just go for it!]