Chapter 4, Aunt, I no longer wish to strive

The aroma of meat soup still lingers in the territory, and on the ground lies a freshly stripped animal hide, that of a deer, which should have been hunted down by the four hunters, as they were permitted to each have a large bowl of meat soup today. As for the others, only ten militiamen are allowed to drink it, while the meat, of course, belongs to the lord and the overseer, Sun Tieshi.

Stamina is very important, but it heavily relies on food. Before finding additional food sources, a stamina level of 12 is actually sufficient to extract a bit of vitality each day.

At this stage, being able to eat to one's fill is truly a fortunate thing, although this happiness will only last for a day

When the foreman Sun Tieshi returned from the southern logging area, this was the scene he encountered. However, he did not discern anything unusual, as the progress of the ten farmers in weeding was roughly similar. Although there was some discrepancy compared to yesterday, it was understandable considering the unexpected attack last night

Li Siwen nimbly darted back into the thatched cottage, and before long, he fell into a deep slumber

In the blink of an eye, around 10:00 AM, Li Siwen had only consumed 4 points of stamina, yet he had gained a little over one-third of the green light points. Most importantly, his weeding progress had not fallen behind that of the other farmers.

But if all the farmers go to rest while he himself runs off to work hard, hm, does he really think that the NPC uncles don't have a bit of a temper?

Then I will increase my agility. I have 12 points of stamina, while others with 10 points of stamina can run 1 kilometer at full speed. I can run 1.2 kilometers. With the added agility attribute, if others take 6 minutes to run 1 kilometer at full speed, I might only need 5 minutes

With clear objectives and a well-defined plan, Li Siwen even had extra energy to observe other details, such as the weather, the direction of the wind, the humidity in the air, as well as the insects jumping around in the grass, the soil, the types of wild grasses, the types of trees, and so on

However, today all the farmers appear to be in a state of fatigue, and it is estimated that their physical strength peaks at only between 8 and 9 points

All the observed details were compiled by him, resulting in a detailed and comprehensive field survival report

On the second day at dawn, Li Siwen was awakened by hunger, his stomach growling incessantly. However, he was relieved that his stamina had successfully recovered to a full value of 12 after a good night's sleep

Thus, he hurried past

However, Li Siwen did not ponder deeply; first, he sat at the edge of the field and consumed the extra portion of dry rations, then he meticulously polished the hoe with a stone, and only after a full ten minutes did he begin to hoe the weeds

Sitting at the entrance of the thatched cottage, Li Siwen still maintained his slow and deliberate eating style. The environment had become quite harsh, and he could no longer afford to let his digestive system suffer, for a digitized body is still susceptible to illness

By around 11:00 AM, the farmers found themselves unable to continue; at this moment, their average stamina had dropped below 5 points, which is categorized as the yellow zone. In this range, their work efficiency is diminished by at least 30% compared to when they are in the green zone. Consequently, they all began to take a break and eat.

While the other farmers were still immersed in the hollow and tedious descriptions of horror, he fell asleep again, without a snore, as he had always maintained a good sleeping posture, even picking up a piece of wood and using a rag as a pillow. Every detail was aimed at achieving a good night's sleep, which could maximize his physical recovery.

Having finished the wild vegetable soup and consumed all the provisions, Li Siwen still felt hungry, only managing to achieve a state of partial fullness. Undoubtedly, this is related to his stamina level of 12; without energy replenishment, no amount of stamina can restore him to peak condition.

Without the need for supervision from Sun Tieshi, Li Siwen successfully filled the green balls around 4:30 in the afternoon, and he unhesitatingly allocated the extracted vitality points to his stamina

I—I cannot see clearly, I cannot see anything clearly, but there is fire, I cannot see clearly, the lord is shouting, I also heard a roar like thunder, but I did not see clearly...

It is quite simple, just use food to make improvements

What should be done when morale declines

It is uncertain whether the morale of others has been stirred, but Li Siwen is indeed excited

Li Siwen's gaze quickly swept over the two cooking aunts, as they were responsible for handling the leftover soups and broths from the lord, making it arguably the most lucrative profession in this territory

Everyone received an extra bowl of wild vegetable soup, and that dark, coarse food was allowed to be taken in an additional portion, and this benefit will continue until dinner

What happened last night is of no concern, nor do I care when the territory will go bankrupt or become profitable; however, ensuring my own survival is of utmost importance.

This is a good thing, as Li Siwen can methodically wield the hoe to eliminate the weeds. Without pursuing speed and progress, he can exchange minimal physical exertion for the maximum number of green light spots.

So what should one do when faced with danger? Should one rush in to take a hit, or turn around and run away?

Therefore, it is better to consider other options

The answer is actually self-evident; of course, he ran away. Perhaps he cannot outrun those fierce beasts, but as long as he can outrun the other farmers, that is sufficient

The ten farmers, including Li Siwen, along with six lumberjacks, could only drink vegetable soup and have a piece of dry food

Thus, on the way to the wheat field, Li Siwen began to ponder what attributes to add today

After finishing at the designated location, Li Siwen went to the kitchen of the two plump aunts. As expected, today's breakfast was quite lavish, in the literal sense.

In the dead of night, a shout was heard, as if something had happened, waking almost everyone. A bold farmer sneaked out to investigate, and after a short while, he returned gesturing with extreme terror and excitement.

On the contrary, the other farmers, including the lumberjacks, appeared to be yawning continuously and lacked vitality, with some even exhibiting a startled demeanor as if they were still in a state of shock. If all of this were to be described in gaming terms, it would indicate a decline in morale

Before sunset, the supervisor Sun Tieshi arrived with four militia members. As expected, he focused on inspecting Li Siwen's progress in weeding but did not say much. After all, for someone of his stature, engaging in lengthy conversations with these coarse farmers was a waste of time. As long as they did not slack off and were not eaten by wild beasts, they were like weeds, deserving little attention.

At this time, he still has 3 points of stamina left. After deducting 2 points for the red zone, he still has 2 points of stamina to spare

The supervisor Sun Tieshi did not linger in the wheat field, nor did he have the heart to offer admonitions. He furrowed his brow, as if the attack incident from last night had placed considerable pressure on him

Then

The weeding method employed by Li Siwen involves a thorough approach, with a depth of at least 5 to 6 centimeters. This is because he truly exerted considerable effort, utilizing the inertia of the hoe to enhance its sharpness to achieve this depth. However, all of this would be difficult to discern without the expertise of a seasoned farmer.

In just half an hour, he caught up with the other farmers by hastily weeding.

Indeed, from what Li Siwen could observe, there were at least no fewer than five militia members who had cast flirtatious glances at the cooking aunt, four lumberjacks who had shown their attentions, and no fewer than ten farmers who were secretly stirring with desire. Moreover, last night, a young farmer had wanted to sneak out to confess his feelings, but ultimately, due to his timidity, he tossed and turned until dawn.

And for Li Siwen, it is not a difficult task to bravely stand in front of them and say, "Auntie, I don't want to try hard anymore." However, unfortunately, such matters are no longer a priority now

Li Siwen lay still, and in fact, he could determine that the situation was under control just by listening to the shouts. Regardless of what had been stealthily attacked at night, it had nothing to do with him as a farmer

The former can only remove the leaves of the weeds on the surface, with a soil penetration depth of only two to three centimeters. However, upon a closer look, it is indeed true that there are no weeds left.

Li Siwen would certainly not seek the limelight at this moment, as if he were to eat and rest in advance, he would only become a subject of ridicule among these farmers, without any lasting consequences.

Overall, it is still very safe, as today the supervisor Sun Tieshi specifically escorted these ten farmers here, while also escorting six lumberjacks to a location approximately two kilometers to the south for logging. Accompanying them were eight militiamen, while the lord, as per usual, took a nap in the territory while keeping watch over the estate

In fact, on the surface, there is not much difference between these two methods of weeding

This cannot continue; we need to think of a solution