EFB 13. Buying land, comprehension
13. Buying land, comprehension
When Ren Qingshan returned to his doorstep, he found the gate tightly shut.
He placed what he was holding on the stone steps, leaped up, and jumped over the courtyard wall.
A large, jet-black dog and a yellow dog with gold-plated eyes.
After barking warily, the black dog wagged its tail merrily like a windmill.
The yellow dog whimpered softly.
Under the midday sun, Xiao Cui sat on a rattan chair, heavily pregnant, embroidering tiger-head shoes.
"Master, you're back."
Her eyes lit up with surprise, and she carefully got up, supporting her belly with both hands.
"Okay, you should sit down. Be careful not to upset the baby."
Ren Qingshan nodded and smiled, opened the gate, and carried the items in one by one.
I had already told her about the New Year's Eve duty assignment when I came back from my last day off.
She felt resentful, but helpless.
"Sit down, we'll have a good meal tonight, consider it New Year's."
in the afternoon.
Ren Qingshan then busied himself at the wood-fired stove.
Boiled chicken, braised pig's head, salt-baked pig's liver, fried fish, fried river shrimp, fried meatballs, and fried peanuts.
This is my first New Year in this world.
Although Ren Qingshan felt a little wistful, he was mostly delighted.
A wife and kids, a warm bed, plenty of wine and meat, money and land...
This is already the ultimate bliss in life.
As evening falls, they pour themselves a small glass of wine, and the couple sit facing each other, letting Qingshan savor each sip with delight.
"The baby will be born next summer, right?"
Xiao Cui nodded gently: "Yes, I hope to give the master a son to carry on our family line."
"Have many! Have two in three years, eight in ten."
Ren Qingshan joked with a smile.
She lowered her head shyly, secretly smiling without saying a word.
Are they giving birth to piglets?
However, their own family's incense offerings are indeed not very prosperous.
Now that I'm pregnant, there's no one to take care of me. I have to wait for my husband to come back and do all the heavy work, like carrying water and chopping wood.
Since recovering from his illness, this old man has become truly considerate, as if he were a completely different person.
……
That night.
Ren Family Ancestral Hall.
Ren Qingshan went to the clan chief's house in advance to say that it was his turn to be on duty during the New Year, and to pay respects at the ancestral hall, burn incense and offer tribute in advance.
Ren Zhengwei knew that Lao Liu was working as a guard in the Lu family and had just been promoted to silver medal, so he was naturally focused on his work.
The worship ceremony is over.
We sat and chatted at his house.
"Sixth Brother, with the Lu family's silver badge, your monthly salary must be five taels of silver, right?"
Ren Zhengwei asked casually.
"Hmm, five taels, but you must hand over one and a half taels for the cultivation technique and secret medicine."
Looking at his rather friendly expression, Ren Qingshan's heart stirred slightly. Was he perhaps going to ask me for money?
After all, his family was also struggling financially.
Even for a village chief, supporting his son to train at a martial arts school is no easy task.
Before he could speak first, Ren Qingshan said, "Brother, I'd like to buy another ten acres of your dry land. What do you think?"
It's impossible to lend it.
They simply spent the money to buy land.
Upon hearing this, Ren Zhengwei's eyes flickered slightly.
He did indeed intend to borrow money. His third son wanted to make a breakthrough in his career and needed to buy a precious medicine that cost eighty taels of silver.
Such a large sum of money, there really isn't any.
They are still trying to scrape together money from various sources.
He was well aware of Ren Qingshan's personality; he loved money and land as much as his own life.
"Why……"
How much do you have?
"If you really want to buy, then I'll sell it to you."
Selling off the land was something neither the clan chief nor the villagers could bring up; it was too shameful and would damage their authority.
However, if it's one's own brother, then no one will say anything.
Once my son breaks through and advances to the Silver Blood rank, his future will be bright. What are a few acres of land?
"I have twenty-five taels of silver; I'll buy ten acres."
Ren Qingshan said with a smile.
This price is actually a bit of a bargain, but it's still acceptable.
"Isn't that a bit too little? Twenty-seven taels, that's the lowest I can go."
Ren Zhengwei is meticulous and calculating.
Two taels of silver is enough for an ordinary villager to eat and drink for a year.
Ren Qingshan smiled wryly: "Brother, to be honest, I only have twenty-six taels on hand. I need to keep one tael for emergencies, so I'll keep twenty-five. I really don't have any more."
After some back and forth and some haggling, they reached an agreement.
Ren Zhengwei finally reluctantly agreed.
The two immediately drafted a document, each pressing their fingerprints, exchanging money with one hand and land deeds with the other.
After completing the formalities, Ren Qingshan carefully put away the land deed and casually asked, "What does Brother need so much cash for?"
For villagers, there are really not many places where they can spend their money.
"Haha, my third son wants to advance to the Silver Blood rank and wants to buy a Silver Blood Pill."
"Guess how much it costs?"
"Price: Eighty taels!"
Ren Zhengwei sighed and complained, his eyes filled with worry: "Sixth brother, next year, when my family is short of money, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you for help."
Currently, Ren Qingshan receives cash every month, making him arguably the richest man in the village.
Upon hearing this...
Ren Qingshan was speechless and quite surprised.
Is a single Silver Blood Pill really that expensive?
To advance to the Silver Blood rank, one must take a secret medicine?
This huge expense was actually saved thanks to the land map.
"No problem, no problem."
"However, there is something I would like to ask of you, elder brother."
"My wife is heavily pregnant, and there aren't many people in my family. If you don't have anything else to do, please help me take care of her."
"We're all family, so I won't stand on ceremony. Next year, I'll be much better off financially."
Although Xiao Cui didn't say anything about it, she had experienced hardship and wasn't that delicate.
However, I certainly took it to heart.
My sister-in-law is a simple and warm-hearted peasant woman. She is kind-hearted, quick-witted, and well-regarded in the village.
"Of course, that's no problem. You can go ahead and do your work without worry."
Ren Zhengwei smiled and agreed.
……
The next morning.
People in the village had already set off firecrackers.
Ren Qingshan rushed to the field early in the morning. The ten acres of newly acquired dry land were all covered with a layer of white snow, as beautiful as fine brocade.
[Currently owned land: 55 mu]
[Convertible soil fertility: 10]
The golden light of the Earth Book in his mind shone faintly, and 10 more strands of Earth Power appeared that could be transformed.
Ren Qingshan did not hesitate and immediately converted.
[You have transformed the 46th element of earth energy, and your qi and blood are becoming increasingly abundant.]
[You have transformed the 47th element of earth energy, further increasing your Qi and blood.]
……
[You have transformed the 54th element of earth energy, and your Qi and blood are gradually increasing.]
He added nine layers of earth energy in succession, and his qi and blood kept rising, but he was still a long way from breaking through the realm.
Ren Qingshan suppressed his anxiety and calmed his mind.
Try transforming a force of earth into enlightenment with a thought.
Current comprehension: Utterly ignorant (can be increased)
Transform a path.
The script on the ground underwent changes.
[Current Comprehension: Average (Can be increased)]
what!
From utter ignorance to commonplace routine.
Although there has been an improvement, none of them are positive terms!
but……
Ren Qingshan instantly sensed a warm current flowing through his mind, and his mind seemed to become clearer.
I have some different insights into the first move of the Mountain Opening Palm.
After a moment's thought, Ren Qingshan immediately practiced the move exactly as it was performed on the snow-covered ground.
They rehearsed it more than ten times in a row.
I feel that I have become much more proficient.
Especially the subtle nuances, which are comparable to practicing a hundred times before.
Comprehension!
Although it cannot directly improve strength and realm, it is an accelerator for martial arts practice!
later.
For every ten Earth Forces, some should still be allocated to Comprehension, either 80/20 or 70/30 is acceptable.
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