Farming Games are All About Grinding

After spending about ten minutes, Han Qiwu harvested a total of [Strawberry]×268.

Because Shennong had previously improved the soil for this strawberry patch, the yield was slightly higher than the last harvest.

"If I'm going to conduct experiments later, I'll have to divide it into multiple groups. Can't afford to ruin such a nice strawberry plot." Han Qiwu muttered to himself while standing up and collecting all the strawberries.

"Moo moo moo."

It seemed that Thunder Flower Bull noticed Han Qiwu standing up, and it bellowed loudly at him from behind the door in Jilei Mountain.

Han Qiwu followed the sound and finally realized.

Of course.

Today was the day the calf was born.

He needed to check it out.

Heading straight to the birthing room inside Jilei Mountain, Han Qiwu saw the calf nursing the moment he reached the doorway.

What reassured Han Qiwu the most was that the calf had four legs.

Luckily, it takes after its mother.

The calf's body was adorned with blue and white lightning-shaped stripes, its appearance quite striking. Hearing the sound, it lifted its head to glance at Han Qiwu.

"Moo moo."

Thunder Flower Bull let out a few cries, seemingly introducing Han Qiwu.

The calf seemed to understand and obediently walked over, lowering its head for Han Qiwu to pet.

"You're such a beauty." Han Qiwu stroked the calf's head and pulled out a large piece of cheese from his storage compartment, handing it over.

The calf, having never tried cheese, blinked its big, moist eyes at the unfamiliar substance.

"It's for you to eat. If you eat it, you'll grow tall and strong." Han Qiwu chuckled, stuffing the cheese into the calf's mouth.

The calf cautiously chewed a couple of times. Then, with a delighted moo, it nuzzled against Han Qiwu's clothing.

"Alright, alright. If staying inside gets too boring, feel free to wander around outside. From now on, this is your home. Welcome." After speaking, Han Qiwu glanced at the calf's attributes.

[Thunder Flower Bull]

[Gender: Female]

[Juvenile Stage]

[Diet: 1 portion of feed]

[Sale price as adult: 8000 gold]

[Inherited Special Ability – Thunder: The Thunder Flower Bull carries the power of thunder within it]

[Animal Produce: Electric Milk]

[Note: Under special circumstances, it can produce high-quality Electric Milk]

"Thunder Flower Bull? That's quite an interesting name," Han Qiwu mused. The Thunder Flower Bull successfully inherited the thunder attribute from the Kui Niu, and could similarly produce Electric Milk.

As for the note, Han Qiwu remained clueless for now, so he decided to observe the situation and figure it out later.

After checking on the calf, Han Qiwu noticed a new production cooldown status in the attributes of the black-and-white dairy cow: the cooldown period lasted a full two weeks.

Afterward, he glanced at Kui Niu's attributes as well.

Tsk tsk.

Kui Niu's skill cooldown was only two days.

"No wonder they always say, 'Only cows work until they drop,'" Han Qiwu muttered as he mentally marked the date; in two days, he planned to pair Kui Niu with another cow.

There was still an empty spot in Jilei Mountain.

Might as well make good use of it.

Leaving Jilei Mountain, Han Qiwu walked to the flower field and picked today's Blue Enchantress petals. Adding the two petals, he now had enough ingredients to make perfume.

But there were too many things to do today; later, he still needed to visit the vendor, so making perfume would have to wait for another day.

After taking a look around the courtyard and ensuring there was nothing left to do, Han Qiwu went back to his room, prepared a simple breakfast, and casually turned on the television.

[Weather Forecast]

Tomorrow: Light rain

[Life Tips]

Only through constant experimentation can one approach the truth.

[Almanac]

Suitable for making, avoid traveling

[Shennong's Recipes]

[Shennong is currently resting]

"Raindrops during Qingming Festival—our ancestors really knew what they were talking about." Han Qiwu sighed.

Indeed, tomorrow would be Qingming. As per tradition, he would need to return home to pay his respects to his ancestors in the hill behind his old house.

The life tip coincidentally mirrored his strawberry seed experiment today.

Alright then.

He might as well experiment a bit more.

The rarity of seeing the "suitable for making" suggestion in the almanac prompted Han Qiwu to consider crafting something in the evening and seeing how it turned out.

After turning off the television, Han Qiwu summoned his pony and rode toward the vendor's location.

Riding his pony was always an enjoyable experience.

The pony seemed to be in a particularly good mood today, running with a focused determination.

When Han Qiwu reached the area near the vendor, he didn't stow away his pony but rode it straight to the peddler's cart and then dismounted, letting the pony chat with the pig nearby.

The vendor sniffed the air and smiled as Han Qiwu approached. "Strawberry harvest today? That aroma is strong! Give me one to sample."

A bit surprised, Han Qiwu handed over two large strawberries, saying, "Don't you already have everything here? Why the sampling?"

"You don't get it, do you? The optimal flavor of strawberries remains at the very moment they're plucked from the soil. The longer they're off the ground, the weaker their taste. But you wouldn't be able to distinguish that." The vendor said with a slightly smug expression.

Han Qiwu retorted coolly, "Then what about hydroponically grown strawberries?"

The vendor: "…That would be at the very moment they emerge from the water."

Han Qiwu chuckled, his gaze shifting to the pig wagging its tail nearby. He suddenly remembered the Lava Mouse Tail he had obtained in the mines earlier.

Taking out the Lava Mouse Tail, he placed it on the cart's shelf. "I heard you've been collecting these?"

Seeing the Lava Mouse Tail, the vendor's eyes lit up. While munching on a strawberry, he poked at the tail with a nearby hook before nodding with satisfaction. "Decent quality. Got more?"

"This is it. What do you need them for anyway?" Han Qiwu asked curiously.

The vendor stored the Lava Mouse Tail away, rummaged through the cart for a while, and eventually handed Han Qiwu five stalks of blue-purple Sage adorned with tiny flowers. "For cultivating Sage. These five stalks are yours—they thrive perfectly with just water and soil, easy to grow."

Excited, Han Qiwu happily accepted the Sage, inspecting it carefully.

[Sage]

[Stamina +20]

[Health +50]

[Special Effect – Calm Mind: The fragrance of Sage can soothe and calm the spirit]

[Note: Enjoy it to your heart's content!]

Sage, a close relative of lavender, had long flower spikes that could grow up to fifteen centimeters. Its blue-purple flowers clustered closely along the stem. Sage had numerous uses—from making aromatherapy oils to edible leaves—and its stems, leaves, and flowers could even be brewed into tea.

Most importantly, Han Qiwu's mother loved growing Sage. She had often asked him to collect Sage plants from different regions.

This was perfect; he could bring it home to her tomorrow.

After stowing the Sage, Han Qiwu received the vendor's item list and took a closer look.

[Weekly Refresh Items]:

[Pet Bracelet]: Price: 10,000 gold, Remaining: 2

[Note: A Pet Bracelet allows you to store pets within it]

[Purple Sand Soil]: Price: 2,000 gold, Remaining: 2

[Note: Pure Purple Sand Soil]

[Durable Long Rope]: Price: 2,000 gold, Remaining: 1

[Note: An unbreakable, extra-long rope, ideal for exploration]

[Quarterly Refresh Items]

[Gift of Fate]: Price: 1,000,000 gold, Remaining: 1

[Note: Fate will grant you many blessings]