Love and passion, cutting up the wasteland

Except for the yellow sand in the sky, there are no obstacles around that can hide the figure.

Lu Meng did not hesitate, skillfully raised the crossbow and cocked an arrow, using a special poisonous arrow coated with anticoagulant.

Anticoagulants are limited, and they cannot be exposed to air for too long, otherwise they will denature.

He only paints two arrows before each trip to prepare for emergencies and cannot be used for ordinary hunting.

As the man came closer, you could already see that he was wearing a patchwork coat of fur, with pockets and bone hooks sewn on it.

His messy hair covered his eyes, revealing only a face covered with wrinkles and stubble.

Although his figure is already a bit stooped, he still has a strong sense of strength.

Lu Meng could clearly see that he was holding a long bow in his hand, which seemed to be made of animal horns and wood, and several feather arrows were hung on the animal sinews on his waist.

This is an old hunter.

Lu Meng was even more vigilant.

The old hunter suddenly stopped and touched the arrow.

It was obvious that the other party had discovered him, but was a step slower in front of Lu Meng's 11-point perception.

But Lu Meng didn't have the confidence to compete with his opponent in archery.

The range of the longbow in the hunter's hand is obviously higher than that of his inferior hand crossbow.

However, it might not be that simple to penetrate Lu Meng's body with one arrow through the wind and sand.

Obviously, although finding this place is difficult for the residents of the hub, it is not impossible for anyone except Lu Meng.

This hunting ground does not belong to him alone, and judging from his age, he is probably the first to come.

Lu Meng was unsure of the other party's possible reaction.

In fact, if a conflict breaks out, he may have to follow Song Chai's example and bully the hunter, and then beat the old man with 17 points of actual combat.

The two of them were facing each other from a distance.

The old hunter had already touched the feather arrow, but stopped.

Lu Meng felt his eyes lingering on the two pikas hanging on her body for a while, and then nodded to her from a distance.

Then he turned in another direction and walked farther away at the same speed as when he came.

It was as if this encounter was nothing more than an ordinary episode to him.

Is this recognized by “peers”?

Lu Meng saw that he had gone far, so he bowed to the old hunter's back, and then continued to walk back looking for the mark he made when he came.

I just made a few more detours on the road...

When Lu Meng returned to their residence, Huo Buyang was processing the animal skins.

Pieces of rat and rabbit skins of different sizes were scraped to remove the minced meat, then stretched out and stretched tightly with two wooden sticks, and then stuck on the ground to dry in the sun.

Lu Meng seemed to be able to see the numbers "Leathermaking Proficiency +1, +1..." popping out of this young man's body.

"Brother Lu is back?" Huo Buyang also saw Lu Meng and greeted him happily, without stopping the work he was doing.

"Yeah." Lu Meng also took down two rats and rabbits and showed off a little with a smile.

Then he sat next to Huo Buyang, took off a bone knife hanging on the shelf, and gestured at the rat and rabbit.

The best cutting tool that scavengers can use in the wasteland is of course iron sheet, but it rusts easily.

The stone knife made by him is durable but not sharp enough. The bone knife sharpened by himself is not durable enough, but it is good for handling soft prey.

As for his machete, with one strike, the hide was completely destroyed.

Lu Meng used a bone knife to push in from the underside of the pika and cut it all the way to the neck, carefully avoiding the internal organs to prevent anything from leaking out and contaminating the meat.

Then use your fingers to hook the skin on both sides of the incision and start pulling one after the other.

The bright red flesh of the pika is gradually exposed...

[Life Skills: Cooking 0→1 (Beginner)]

After practicing for a few days, I finally got started.

Lu Meng specifically asked Teacher Li Liuli for advice on how to deal with rats and rabbits.

Firstly, Li Liu, whose wounds have not yet fully healed, is not suitable for contact with raw fish. Secondly, Lu Meng also needs to use this to further learn the physiological structure of these wasteland creatures.

You need to learn cooking, you also need to learn medicine, you also need to learn anatomy, you need to learn how to cut people... Of course, you also need to understand physiological knowledge.

There is a linkage between various skills and attributes. Skills like this do not require deliberate practice, and can immediately improve the quality of life after learning. Lu Meng, who can acquire proficiency three times faster than ordinary people, naturally accepts all comers.

If you don't have too many skills, you might be able to put them to use at some point.

…

At night.

On the fire, the rat and rabbit meat, which gradually turns golden brown, makes a crackling sound and exudes the aroma of fat.

Li Liu passed an iron rod through the sliced ​​rat and rabbit meat, turning it over from time to time.

Lu Meng, who had just started cooking, was naturally just a starter, and the chef had to rely on Huo Buyang's mother.

She sprinkled the salt and spices brought by Lu Meng, and a unique flavor filled the air. Huo Buyang salivated and his eyes widened.

"Let's have a taste." Li Liu smiled and took off two pieces of meat and gave them to them. Lu Meng took a bite carefully, the juice filled his mouth, the heat activated the taste buds, the outside was charred and the inside was tender, and there was a faint fragrance of grass. .

The stimulation brought by protein and oil made him feel that all the genes in his body were awakened.

Lu Meng tore into it and tasted it, and said with a smile: "It seems that I still need to continue practicing to reach Aunt Li's cooking skills."

"No way, all I can do is cook you some delicious food. Don't take away my job... Eh!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity for his mother and Brother Lu to brag about each other's business, Huo Buyang swallowed the one in his hand. Just as he was about to take it again, Li Liu slapped his hand in annoyance.

"Brother Lu hasn't finished eating yet."

"Hahaha."

…

After dinner, while the fire is still burning.

Lu Meng was flipping through a book with an ancient cover by the light of the fire.

Huo Buyang found this book, but he couldn't understand the content. He originally wanted to sell it to Fangshi, but he was almost forced to take it away by his supervisor Wei Yi.

After flipping through it, he realized how dark Wei Yi's heart was.

[Ancient Science Book: A precious ancient artifact that details advanced technology long lost.

Value: 5000 Kai coins]

This is the description of the game text from his memory.

They generally record a certain black technology that has been left over from ancient civilizations to the present, and are essential items for unlocking the technology tree.

Different from general textbooks, the knowledge here is much more professional. No wonder Huo Buyang can't understand it.

Through the text introduction, Lu Meng could only roughly know that this was a technology used to improve the quality of forging.

Equipment is a big part of strength.

If you want to forge your own weapons and armor in the future, this technology is essential.

It’s just that it’s probably difficult to reproduce the technical details until you have enough [Forging] or [Scientific Research] skills.

However, even if you don't plan to use it yourself, you can still earn thousands of coins by simply selling it as goods.

But Wei Yi actually wanted to take it by force.

Huo Buyang rejected Wei Yi. Wei Yi did not retaliate on the spot, probably because he felt that he had no choice and would have to come back sooner or later to beg for food.

Now that I know the value of ancient science books, it is naturally impossible to sell them to Wei Yi.

As time goes by, if he notices it, he will inevitably be remembered and even hated.

He counted in his mind that he had already offended the two Dafang City Supervisors, He Falcon and Wei Yi.

Considering that these executives also have their own personal networks, the opportunities to safely go to the market to trade are becoming less and less.

Fortunately, unlike other scavengers, after solving the food problem, he did not have any necessities that he had to obtain from the market.

As rumored, he did have his own water source - a water tower originally used for washing minerals. After the mine collapsed, the area was abandoned.

Judging from the water pressure, the water tower has a lot of water. He can even open the faucet and use "tap water".

"But don't deliberately reduce the number of trips to Fangshi. It will arouse suspicion."

Lu Meng called Huo Buyang and told him:

"If you go to Fangshi in the future, avoid the time when supervisors Wei Yi and He Shun are on duty. If anyone asks about you and me, come back and tell me right away."

"As for the sun-dried skin and endless dried meat..."

In these days, Lu Meng's prey gradually had more than enough to satisfy his own expenses.

It's time to exchange them for other supplies that are in short supply.

However, it is naturally impossible to sell it to the market.

"Put them away tomorrow and go to a new place with me."

"I'll show you the underground world of the hub."

the other side.

The members of the Wugen Gang were holding torches, and they all looked fierce.

Now they all lowered their heads and dared not make a sound.

It was He Falcon who was surrounded by them.

And He Falcon stood outside a small house, and through the half-opened door, he could just catch a glimpse of the hellish scenery inside.