Chapter 18: Encountering Bandits

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for signing in successfully. You have obtained [1 acre of Spirit Field], [500 Wheat Seeds], [500 Rice Seeds], and [50 Tomato Seeds].”

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining [Gamma Body Technique]. The host has automatically learned this body technique and mastered all riding techniques. The host’s constitution has been strengthened and can tame any mount.”

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining two [Time Acceleration Card].”

Chen Zhiyuan had just opened his space when he heard the good news from the system again. However, this time, he brought Zhu’er along.

Zhu’er was stunned by what she saw. Her husband could actually find such a magical place. This was truly a paradise.

“Ding! The current character [Li Zhu’er]’s loyalty is 100, the highest level! The host can trust her unconditionally!”

Another voice came from the space. This surprised and delighted Chen Zhiyuan. So the system space could actually see the loyalty of the characters that came in. This would be of great use in the future.

“Hubby, how did you find such a place? Can I still come here in the future?”

Li Zhu’er looked at Chen Zhiyuan happily, her eyes full of anticipation and surprise.

“Of course, it’s the guidance of the otherworldly expert. Zhu’er, what nonsense are you talking about? If you want to come, just tell me anytime.”

“Thank you, Hubby!”

Zhu’er ran happily to the field, looked at the potato seedlings, and ran to the well again to play with the water happily, completely forgetting her past troubles.

Chen Zhiyuan walked to the second newly opened field and planted the tomato seeds given by the system. Rice and wheat could be planted slowly, and potatoes could replace them. Now, he really wanted to taste the vegetables and fruits of future generations.

“[Time Acceleration Card], use.”

Chen Zhiyuan muttered to himself, and the time acceleration card that he had just obtained disappeared. The tomato seeds began to sprout, grow, blossom, and bear fruit at an amazing speed.

In just a short moment, the tomatoes were ripe.

“Zhu’er, come, try this!”

Chen Zhiyuan picked two tomatoes, walked to the well, and handed them to Zhu’er, who was playing with the water.

“Hubby, what is this?”

Li Zhu’er took the red fruit and played with it in her hand for a moment. Then, she asked curiously.

“This is a fruit unique to this space. It can also be used as a dish to cook. Do you want to try it?”

As Chen Zhiyuan spoke, he had already washed the tomatoes in the bucket and took a big bite.

Seeing her husband’s actions, Li Zhu’er imitated Chen Zhiyuan’s actions. She washed the tomatoes in her hands casually and put them into her mouth to bite down.

Sweet and sour!

And there was no need to spit out the core!

Li Zhu’er, who had never eaten such a wonderful fruit before, was stunned again. She couldn’t wait to take another bite and started to eat in small bites, afraid that there would be no more after she finished eating too quickly.

“Zhu’er, you don’t have to be so careful. Look over there!”

Chen Zhiyuan saw Zhu’er’s actions and couldn’t help but laugh. He pointed to the other side of the field.

Zhu’er followed her husband’s finger and looked over. Her eyes instantly widened. Her eyes were filled with bright red fruits that grew on a small tree that she had never seen before.

It wasn’t there when she entered just now. What kind of magic did her husband use?

“In this paradise, some fruits can ripen faster, such as this one in our hands.”

Chen Zhiyuan seemed to see his wife’s confusion, so he changed his way of explaining. If he said something like a time acceleration card, Zhu’er would probably think that he was talking nonsense or he was a monster.

“This… This is too magical…”

Zhu’er ran over excitedly, picked two tomatoes with her own hands, and started eating again.

Chen Zhiyuan got up, picked the remaining ripe tomatoes, and put them into the warehouse.

Seeing the warehouse full of fruits and a hill of beef, Zhu’er finally understood why her husband said that he would never let her go hungry again.

After everything was done, Chen Zhiyuan picked a good piece of beef, a few potatoes, and a few tomatoes, and he said to his wife, “Zhu’er, that’s all for today. How about we come in another day and play? Today, I’ll let you try some tomato sirloin and beef stew with potatoes!”

“Okay, Hubby!”

Although Zhu’er still wanted to see this place again, she obediently agreed. She licked her finger, which was filled with juice, and left the space with Chen Zhiyuan.

But soon, she forgot about her previous thought. The taste of stewed beef with potatoes and tomato sirloin could make people forget all the unhappiness in the world.

After dinner.

Looking at his wife who was still reminiscing, Chen Zhiyuan quietly walked to Li Zhu’er’s side and gently hugged her. “Zhu’er, do you want to learn how to ride a horse?”

Chen Zhiyuan’s previous equestrian skills were basically at a level where he couldn’t fall off. The [Gamma Body Technique] that he had just received from signing in could be said to be a direct equestrian mastery, and it could tame any mount. Naturally, he couldn’t wait to give it a try.

Moreover, teaching Zhu’er to ride a horse also had benefits. After all, a drought is happening everywhere. Who knows when would the world fall into chaos? After Zhu’er learned to ride a horse, she could even ride a horse to escape at a critical moment.

“Hubby! Can I do it too?”

Zhu’er’s eyes were shining. There were too many surprises today.

“Of course, let’s go now!”

Chen Zhiyuan pulled his wife and led Lion Cong and the horse he bought from the market out of the village.

As expected, with the blessing of the [Gamma Body Technique], Lion Cong, who looked like a horse that was hard to tame, ran steadily on the road.

After Chen Zhiyuan finished a lap, he got down from the horse and told Zhu’er the key points of riding.

Zhu’er was a very smart person. It didn’t take long for her to sit steadily on the horse and drive it forward.

Four hours passed.

The two of them rode the horse and ran thirty miles away.

“Hubby, I’m so happy today. It’s getting late. Let’s go back. I want to ride again tomorrow.”

Li Zhu’er smoothed her hair and said happily to Chen Zhiyuan.

“Okay!”

Chen Zhiyuan naturally had no objections.

The two turned their horses around and were about to leave when they heard a cry for help.

“Help! Hero over there, save us!”

Chen Zhiyuan and Zhu’er turned their heads and saw two women carrying bags on their backs. They stumbled towards the two of them. They had obviously heard the sound of horses’ hooves and ran in their direction.

Behind them were seven or eight bandits with swords in their hands. As they chased after the two women, they were laughing in a lewd manner, and disgusting words were coming out of their mouths.

“Beauties, keep running. The faster you run, the more excited we will be. When you can’t run anymore, hehehe…”

“That’s right, that’s right. Seeing that you’re walking in the wilderness, why don’t you come up the mountain with us and have some fun, hahaha…”

“Those two over there that are riding horses. We are the grandfathers on Black Wind Mountain. Today, we are kind enough to let you guys off. I advise you guys to mind your own business!”

Li Zhu’er turned her head to look at her husband, then looked at the two women who were running away with a worried look in her eyes.

“Don’t worry. I will take care of everything!”

Chen Zhiyuan patted Zhu’er’s hand and stared at the few people who were gradually approaching.