Chapter 739: Chapter 741: The Joy of Stockpiling Goods
Nian Shutong held up a piece of cured meat and said, "Although it’s quite hard, it can be eaten after roasting it over a fire."
As he spoke, Nian Shutong began to pack the cured meat into a box and only stopped when there was hardly any left, saying, "We still need to leave some for Master Fan."
The pair finally reached the factory area, and the first stop was a convenience food factory.
The variety in the factory had increased, with several flavors of instant noodles, pure meat sausages, garlic sausages, brine sausages, and more.
Nian Shutong prepared at least ten boxes of each type, followed by self-heating pots, self-heating hotpots, self-heating rice, as well as lunch meats, marinated chicken feet, marinated chicken wings, marinated eggs, and the like. He still packed ten boxes as a base.
Subsequently, every factory received a raid from Nian Shutong.
Even snacks like popcorn and various types of chips were plentifully packed by Nian Shutong.
Not to mention the dairy product factory that followed, cheese, milk, yogurt, and even butter were heavily stocked by Nian Shutong.
By this point, Fu Yunhe had definitively concluded that Nian Shutong absolutely had a hoarding addiction.
Indeed, Nian Shutong first discovered that hoarding was such a joy.
The bread factory they visited next was definitely Nian Shutong’s primary target.
All sorts of bread, biscuits, egg rolls, and small snacks were hoarded thoroughly by Nian Shutong.
When the two had walked through the entire factory, Nian Shutong felt a sense of lingering satisfaction, which Fu Yunhe accurately captured.
"There’s still plenty left at Master Fan’s place, and the granary as well."
Fu Yunhe’s reminder definitely brightened Nian Shutong’s eyes, but she still refused.
"Let’s not go. I need to make elixirs for you and I have to prepare elixirs for Elder Hua to nourish his body; if I am to leave with you tomorrow, it will be too late."
"When your level has recovered to its highest point before, you come back and help Elder Hua organize his spiritual power."
"Okay, thank you."
Thanking you for taking care of Elder Hua, Fu Yunhe knew that his own reasons definitely played a major part.
"No need to thank me, you now need to pick up the delicious food prepared by Master Fan, and also take three bags of each type of grain from the granary, including potatoes and sweet potatoes, and some vegetables as well."
"And some peanuts and sunflower seeds, and take some fruit, too."
"You really think I’m going to a deserted place, don’t you? There’s rear supply provided."
"Oh!"
Fu Yunhe innocently looked at Nian Shutong, who had just tapped his head, and saw her disagreeing, saying, "Are you silly?"
"The old you is dead. Death means not to rely on others for everything. The legion isn’t united top to bottom."
"Being well-prepared means having a beam in hand, which steadies the heart, understand?"
"I know you were in the military, and you highly regard brotherly and comrade-in-arms bonds, but remember, Fu Yunhe, in this world, no one is truly your reliance."
"Do you understand?"
Fu Yunhe, still holding his head, asked, "Not even you?"
"I don’t know. I may sacrifice my life to save you, but I might not make it in time. Do you understand?"
"I know, ultimately people must rely on themselves."
Fu Yunhe wasn’t ignorant, but as Nian Shutong said, he truly trusted his fellow soldiers.
"Alright, go get ready, I’m off to make elixirs."
"Okay, will do as you say."
Fu Yunhe grinned and spoke, watching as Nian Shutong rolled her eyes at him and then blinked away from his sight.
"Even rolling your eyes looks good."
Fu Yunhe muttered to himself and went back to the small wooden house, visiting Master Fan and the granary to fetch something.
On the other side, Nian Shutong didn’t waste any time and headed straight for the desert.
When she arrived, the elixir ingredients were ready, and she saw the zodiac approaching.
"Are you done talking?"
"Yes, Master."
It was still Jing Bai speaking on behalf of all the Zodiac Beasts.
"Alright, return to your posts."
Nian Shutong didn’t ask what they were doing together; she just sent them back.
"We understand, Master. We gathered to activate the link between the zodiac."
"Now, any of us can know where the others are, a connection that can only be activated when all zodiac members are together."
Jing Bai chose not to hide anything, as they were all Nian Shutong’s contracted beasts and couldn’t keep secrets from their master.
It must be said, Jing Bai’s words quite comforted Nian Shutong’s heart.
"Alright, I got it. You can go back now."
Jing Bai and the other Zodiac Beasts left.
"Boss Long, you grace us with your presence, won’t you come out and see?"
Nian Shutong had signed a life-and-death contract with Boss Long, but she didn’t want to speak nicely, as Boss Long had really disappointed her.
"No, it’s too upsetting to look."
"How did you learn this, so much Spiritual Energy yet the elixir absorbed so little, it’s such a waste."
Nian Shutong’s flame trembled several times because of her anger, but thankfully she stabilized her mind and it didn’t ruin anything.
"Boss Long, since watching me upsets you, why don’t you come out and give some guidance?"
Nian Shutong quickly found what she needed here; if she could truly learn something, enduring some scolding would be worth it.
"Hard-mouthed when asking for help, your skill isn’t great, but in this respect, you do have some talent."
Boss Long appeared, not as a dragon, but as a human.
A very unassuming man, of medium build, wearing coarse linen, his feet bare except that they were a bit too large.
"You can shape-shift!"
"Don’t act so surprised, don’t look so naive; you’ll embarrass me."
Boss Long walked up to Nian Shutong, one hand, which had been behind him, came forward. The huge hand, the size of a broad fan, extended a finger which he placed on Nian Shutong’s wrist.
"Use your not-so-smart brain to feel."
Nian Shutong stopped talking, focused her mind, and concentrated on her own hand, feeling Boss Long’s manipulation. First, she was surprised, then admiring.
Boss Long was indeed worthy of being the boss.
Even his somewhat harsh words seemed to be true now.
"Alright, do it yourself."
Boss Long took back his hand and stepped back, watching as Nian Shutong perfectly replicated his prior actions.
"Still somewhat smart."
"Hmm? Changed?"
Boss Long, where Nian Shutong couldn’t see, nodded. Indeed, she was quite talented.
She’d quickly found the best method for herself, but still, she shouldn’t be praised too much. A talent like this should be kept under pressure.