CHAPTER 412: CHAPTER 400 LITTLE FEI PIG! FINALLY GOT THE LONG-AWAITED CHAIR! (CHAPTER 3000)

Before long, Han Qiwu trudged through the blazing sun and arrived at the spot where the Little Merchant was set up.

"You finally made it!" The Little Merchant greeted Han Qiwu with a look of aggrieved frustration. "I’ve been waiting forever for you!"

Meanwhile, the little pig beside him was much friendlier, snorting twice at Han Qiwu before burying its head back into its pile of wild greens.

Han Qiwu chuckled and said, "I was broke, okay? Had to earn a bit of cash before I could show up!"

Hearing this, the Little Merchant’s expression softened slightly. He handed a list over and said, "This time we have an understanding—don’t feed the little pig anything! I’ll show you the list of hidden goods directly!"

"That good, huh? Don’t worry, I promise I won’t actively feed the pig." Han Qiwu waved his hand and took the list, lowering his head to examine it.

First, let’s check the list to see if there’s anything good.

If it really comes down to having to feed the pig, is there anything I couldn’t manage?

If the pig steals food on its own, it technically wouldn’t count as me feeding it, would it?

[Regular Goods]:

Omitted

[Weekly Refresh Goods]:

[Compass]: Price 30,000 gold, Remaining: 1

[Note: The compass can point you to the right direction and help you uncover treasures]

[Permeable Fence Set]: Price 1,000 gold, Remaining: 5

[Note: Used underwater to separate different species]

[Asparagus Seeds]: Price 500 gold, Remaining: 10

[Note: Rare asparagus seeds]

[Rose Seeds]: Price 500 gold, Remaining: 10

[Note: Rose seeds can only be planted in March]

[Heavy Fruit]: Price: 10,000 gold, Remaining: 1

[Note: The Heavy Fruit carries the power of water]

[Hidden Goods List Activated]

[Little Flying Pig]: Price: 10,000 gold, Remaining: 1

[Note: The Little Flying Pig can teach other pigs to fly]

"A compass? Thirty thousand gold? Nope, nope, the dysfunctional compass at home works just fine," Han Qiwu muttered.

"Permeable fence? What good is this thing?" Han Qiwu instinctively shook his head but suddenly paused to reconsider.

Wait a sec, this thing might actually be useful for him!

Hermit crab eggs, female blue lobsters, juvenile fish eggs—they all need to be separated in the Hospital River.

Five sets of permeable fences would be perfect; he could use them as hatchery tanks in the future.

A mere 5,000 gold? That’s just two and a half Half-Shell Turtles!

Taking them!

As for the two types of seeds, he decided not to buy them for now.

What a rip-off!

The seeds were only 100 gold last time, but now they’ve skyrocketed to 500 gold!

This is his first time seeing the Little Merchant selling duplicate items, and they’re marked up at that!

Greedy profiteer!

Who knows when he’ll be able to get that thing called a seed generator?

Even the little chicks can produce their own food—plants should strive for the same level of self-sufficiency!

Continuing down the list, the Heavy Fruit seemed pretty intriguing.

Judging by the description, it might be in the same category as the Lightning Fruit. Perfect timing—Little Shui is evolving, so buying it to feed him makes total sense!

Though it’s twice as expensive as the Lightning Fruit, since it’s for Little Shui, the price doesn’t matter.

No matter the cost, he has to get it!

You have to admit, having money feels great.

Even the items the Little Merchant offers seem to have improved in quality.

As for the last item, the hidden goods list had something that left Han Qiwu scratching his head.

"Little Flying Pig? I mean, come on, what’s the point of this thing?" Han Qiwu turned to the Little Merchant in confusion. "Are you sure you didn’t spell it wrong? Shouldn’t it be Little Fat Pig?"

Little Merchant: "...You’re the Little Fat Pig!"

"There’s no mistake in the name. You’ll have to uncover the mystery yourself. This is a treasure—I don’t sell it to just anyone." He flashed a smug smile, seemingly pleased with Han Qiwu’s curiosity. "Buy it and you’ll find out. My Little Pink Pig is the Little Flying Pig. Pinky, show him how it’s done!"

"Oink oink."

The Little Pink Pig snorted twice and, as if gathering its strength, formed two pink glowing wings beside its body. It fluttered them earnestly and managed to hover five centimeters above the ground.

Just when Han Qiwu thought it was going to soar into the skies, the two pink wings suddenly shattered, and Little Pink Pig settled back onto the ground.

Little Merchant: "...If you buy it, just make sure not to overfeed it!"

Han Qiwu: "..."

How is this not a Little Fat Pig?

"Oink oink!"

The Little Pink Pig turned its head away, acting a little indignant, and continued eating.

"The principle of getting what you pay for has to be true—this Little Flying Pig is among the pricier animals for sale," Han Qiwu reflected. Considering why this item was even available for purchase, it might be because he has 5 points in Pig Attraction and a pretty friendly relationship with Little Pink Pig.

Ten thousand gold—might as well buy it!

Not buying it would definitely lead to regret.

Besides, surely a discount could be negotiated.

"I’ll take the permeable fence set, the Heavy Fruit, and the Little Flying Pig. Since I’m buying so much, how about giving me a 90% discount?" Han Qiwu said casually.

"How much of a discount???" The Little Merchant almost agreed in his absent-mindedness, initially hearing it as a 30% discount instead.

"30%, of course. What did you think?" Han Qiwu maintained a straight face while saying this.

Now the Little Merchant started doubting himself.

Am I getting old?

No way.

I’m still youthful!

The little pig munching on greens beside him snorted helplessly.

Stuck with a master like this, it had little choice in life.

Life is tough—Pig sighs.

After a 30% discount, all three items cost him 17,500 gold.

Once he collected his items, Han Qiwu waved at the pig under the watchful gaze of the Little Merchant and whispered, "Next time, I’ll bring you something tasty."

"Oink oink." Little Pink Pig nodded and sauntered off, pulling a cartful of goods.

Leaving the forest, Han Qiwu hopped onto his bike and headed home.

Honestly, he was starving.

After all this running around, he needed something good to recharge himself.

Half-Shell Turtles’ eggs would be perfect!

Once home, the Little Prince and the others hadn’t returned yet. Han Qiwu headed to the Osmanthus Bridge over the Hospital River, inhaled the fragrant scent of Osmanthus blossoms, and set the newly bought permeable fence set into the water along the riverbank.

The permeable fences looked like tiny transparent houses. They had snug interiors of about two cubic meters, with a size-adjustable opening at the top. Once submerged, they quickly filled with river water.

He assigned one fence for hermit crab eggs, one for female blue lobsters, and the remaining three for juvenile fish eggs to prevent accidental injuries.

The new inhabitants all seemed thrilled. The female blue lobsters were particularly adaptable—they immediately patrolled the area, extended their claws, and dragged their fence toward the aquatic plants.

The little fish eggs weren’t in a rush to feed; they gathered in groups, playing merrily in their new home.

What a joyful scene.

Initially, Han Qiwu thought about assigning a fence to the electric jellyfish too. But considering how much Little Electric liked teasing her, breaking the fence would be a waste.

The other two items—one was meant for Little Shui when he returned, and the other had to wait until there was a pig pen to use it.

One step at a time.

Time to fill his stomach!

Han Qiwu bolted to the kitchen and boiled up a pot of water. He put Half-Shell Turtle eggs at the bottom, added a steamer, and tossed in two lobsters he’d acquired earlier.

He was feeling a bit tired, so he decided to keep dinner simple tonight.

As he waited for the food to cook, he made a dipping sauce with wild chives and pickled chili for a tangy, spicy kick.

Delicious.

About ten minutes later, Han Qiwu removed the Half-Shell Turtle eggs first.

Cooked Turtle eggs turned pearl-white, resembling large pearls.

Peeled, the whites and yolks hadn’t solidified entirely but exuded a strong fragrance.

To Han Qiwu’s surprise, the eggs had no fishy smell at all.

He thought he’d have to rely on the tangy dipping sauce.

He took a slurp—it was so fresh his tongue felt like it might melt!

The rich amino acids delivered a burst of delicious flavor, as if he’d been tenderly caressed by a lover.

After slurping down half, Han Qiwu added a touch of the spicy dipping sauce.

The flavor reached another level—equally delightful.

"Say what you will, but I’d go fishing longer next time just for these Half-Shell Turtle eggs!" Han Qiwu said with satisfaction, discarding the egg shells before heading back into the kitchen to fetch the two large lobsters. He extracted the meat and dipped it in the sauce, chomping down in large mouthfuls.

"Good thing I didn’t make rice. Eating lobster alone is plenty filling."

After his meal, completely satisfied, Han Qiwu reclined in his lounge chair, waiting for the cooldown period of the Youchao Shrine to end.

The wait always felt endless, but as soon as the cooldown timer expired, Han Qiwu jumped up and hurried to the shrine to check.

[Long-Sit Chair]

[Description: Omitted]

[Cowhide Mural]

[Offering: Cowhide ×5, Cotton ×10, Fibers ×20, Iron Ingot ×4]

[Special Effect - Tenacity: The Cowhide Mural will randomly enhance the quality of crafted items on the farm]

[Note: Cowhide isn’t just for bragging]

"Phew."

Thank goodness the Long-Sit Chair was still available!

This refresh only brought up two items: the chair and the Cowhide Mural, which seemed pretty interesting.

"Randomly enhancing crafted items’ quality sounds pretty strong too," Han Qiwu mused, shaking his head helplessly. Even if he wanted to craft it, he couldn’t.

He had no cowhide or cotton.

Next time, maybe.

For now, he’d exchange for the Long-Sit Chair!

The eggs, milk, and gardenia hairpin were prepared, and he planned to use two pieces of chilling Ice Rock as the special minerals, along with Osmanthus wood for the special lumber.

Spending 5,000 gold, Han Qiwu activated the shrine again and carefully placed the offerings inside.

As before, dazzling light engulfed the offerings, and moments later, a glowing orb emerged.

The orb floated gracefully, and as the radiant light dissipated, the Long-Sit Chair was revealed.

It resembled a throne, spacious and imposing, with a blue-gray body. The backrest featured multiple protrusions, and the two wooden armrests emitted a faint Osmanthus fragrance.

[Cooling Long-Sit Chair]

[Special Effect - Cooling: Provides a refreshing chill when seated]

[Special Effect - Sit Without Fatigue: Automatically adjusts its shape, reducing spinal strain while seated]

[Note: Use cautiously in winter!]

After glancing at its attributes, Han Qiwu eagerly perched himself on the chair.

"Ahhh!"

A chill washed over him, lifting his spirits!

Too comfortable!

Even better than eating ten popsicles in an air-conditioned room!

When he sat, the protrusions on the backrest automatically shifted to the most ergonomic shape, giving him a feeling somewhere between lying down and reclining that was ridiculously cozy!

"Thank you, Youchao! Furniture is truly the best comfort."

If only he could get a refresh with a particularly comfortable oversized bed someday.

The kind you could roll around endlessly on with a companion!

Heh heh.