Chapter 4: The First Step to Wealth and Prosperity!

Chapter 4

"Little Sister!"

Big Dog looked at Da Ya in disbelief. "How could you think like that?"

"Mother said, no matter how hard life gets, we must stay together and take care of each other. Do you want Mother to die with regrets?" Da Ya’s face was pale, her small hands clutching the hem of her clothes as she bowed her head and murmured softly, "But Father is sick. We need to call the doctor!"

"Third Uncle will be back soon, and he’ll definitely ask Granny for money."

"Granny said there’s no extra silver left at home. If she gives it to Third Uncle, Father won’t be able to see a doctor. I don’t want anything to happen to Father."

The little girl’s voice grew faint.

Though only twelve, she bore the worries of an adult, burdened by the family’s troubles.

Sighing again, Li Feng noted how well children were taught in ancient times, especially the emphasis on filial piety.

Each one centered their world around him.

But given their current situation, if he wanted to leave the Li family unscathed and without accusations of unfilial conduct, the only way was to willingly give up his share of the household.

Li Feng pondered seriously, reflecting on the temperaments of Lady Wang and Old Li, and a plan began to take shape in his mind.

With a smile, he ruffled Da Ya’s hair and glanced at the farming tools scattered across the fields.

Most were made of wood; iron tools were scarce and not valuable, so he decided to ignore them.

"Come on, you all go with Father up the mountain."

Li Feng resolved to cook up a little something special for them.

The children were all thin; only Big Dog and Er Niu looked a bit sturdy, but they were still fragile. If they caught a cold, they might not survive.

Without proper nourishment, they would surely suffer losses later.

"Father?"

Big Dog stared at Li Feng in shock. Didn’t Father forbid them from going up the mountain? He said it was dangerous and wanted them to stay home, so that if anything happened to him, there would still be someone in charge. Why the change now?

"What, is Father’s word no longer effective?" Li Feng looked at Big Dog with a stern, paternal expression.

"No..." Big Dog’s face paled; he dared not argue further.

Er Niu, after a moment’s hesitation, spoke quietly, "Father, I know there’s something there. Let me take you."

His eyes gleamed with hope, knowing his father was capable.

A few days ago, while searching for food for his younger siblings up the mountain, he had discovered something. He hadn’t dared act on it before because he lacked the strength.

But now, with Father here, that thing wouldn’t escape.

"Oh?"

Li Feng looked at Er Niu with surprise, then nodded and led the children up the mountain.

As for Lady Wang lying in bed, Li Feng paid her no mind.

And Old Li, who had gone to the town, wasn’t even on his radar.

...

[Ding: Wild honeysuckle discovered. Fresh product worth 70 copper coins per jin.]

Li Feng’s eyes lit up at the sight of the honeysuckle not far away.

In his original place, this was far more valuable than prunella, especially the wild kind. A jin of dried product could fetch between 300 and 700 copper coins.

Seventy copper coins for fresh product was a reasonable price.

"Da Ya, Er Ya, Si Niu, Wu Niu, stay here and pick the flowers from those vines, understood?"

Da Ya, the eldest, looked at Li Feng obediently and nodded.

"Yes, Father."

After a few instructions, Li Feng took Big Dog, Er Niu, and San Niu into the woods.

Along the way, Big Dog and Er Niu stayed close behind Li Feng, cautiously watching their surroundings.

[Ding: Purebred wild boar spotted. Ten copper coins per jin. Sell?]

Li Feng looked up to see an injured wild boar crouched on the ground, seemingly near death.

San Niu was startled and clung tightly to Li Feng’s clothes.

Er Niu’s eyes shone brightly—this was silver, after all.

Big Dog tensed, muscles coiled. Father had been gored by a wild boar before and had been carried back by an elder cousin.

Seeing the boar now, Big Dog instinctively stepped in front of Li Feng, taking a protective stance.

Li Feng felt reassured by the boys before him.

It was a pity for his original self; if he had separated from the family earlier, he might not have died.

With a sigh, Li Feng pushed Big Dog aside.

"Watch carefully. Today, Father will teach you how to hunt!"

He inherited the memories of this body, including hunting skills.

Moreover, the boar was injured.

Li Feng drew a bush knife he had taken from home and aimed precisely at the boar’s wound, throwing the blade swiftly and accurately.

The original owner had decent aim; the knife struck the boar’s neck wound perfectly.

"Roar~"

Blood splattered as the boar cried out in pain and immediately went into a frenzy.

"Run!"

Li Feng commanded.

Big Dog reacted fastest, scooping up San Niu and retreating quickly.

Er Niu, nimble, also backed away swiftly.

The boar, struck in a vital spot, spun wildly a few times before collapsing.

Er Niu wanted to approach, but Li Feng stopped him.

"Wait a moment."

"Yes!" Though eager, Er Niu obediently stood still, anxiously watching the boar.

Li Feng remained calm. The original self had suffered because of a wild boar before.

When he first made a move, he had already realized this was the same wild boar from yesterday.

He had thought someone else had caught it, but no one had hunted a boar since early morning.

Now, by chance, he had encountered it in the mountain again.

This was a kind of revenge for his original self.

[Ding: Purebred wild boar found, weighing under 200 jin at 10 copper per jin, over 200 jin at 20 copper per jin. Sell?]

Li Feng did not hurry to sell.

Instead, he instructed his sons, "You all go home first. Father will process this boar."

"Okay!" Big Dog didn’t hesitate and turned to leave.

Er Niu and San Niu stood rooted to the spot, reluctant to part.

This was meat—if they brought it home, even with Granny around, they could have some.

"I’ll bring you something delicious when I come back."

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