Chapter 6: The Homebody with a Food Shortage

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"Infiltration?" These two individuals indicate that they do not understand

"Then that will do, we are just practicing how not to let the prey discover us," Lu Qiang said helplessly, this kid, his intelligence is quite a hard point

The fever has subsided, and the wounds on my body have healed quite well. I estimate that I will be able to recover to 80% in less than a week," the monkey replied

Buzzing... Suddenly, the sound of an engine came from the horizon. Without a doubt, it was the enemy's aircraft.

Two extremely shrunk wild chickens after being plucked, not enough for one person to eat, yet now it requires four people to share two, which means only half a chicken per person. How disheartening, as I estimate there won't be enough to even fill the gaps between my teeth. Thinking of this, Lu Qiang's resentment increased by a fraction, and his hatred for the emperor deepened. Why start a war for no reason? Wouldn't it be much more pleasant for everyone to live in harmony?

"It will be ready soon." Hu Zhuang stirred the campfire, and the flames immediately leaped higher.

Thus, Lu Qiang began his life of "operating," while the monkey and Hu Zhuang started their days of "training." The bobcat was still lying down, and everything was so beautiful... However, this beautiful time lasted only three days

"That's good. Once the bobcat has recovered sufficiently, we will leave this place," Lu Qiang said while looking at the sky, simultaneously pondering what the enemy was actually up to.

Due to a shortage of food, Hu Zhuang ceased the inhumane training (which was indeed inhumane for Hu Zhuang and his companions) and happily went hunting, leaving the monkey to endure the "abuse" from Lu Qiang alone. Due to a shortage of food, Hu Zhuang ceased the inhumane training (which was indeed inhumane for Hu Zhuang and his companions) and happily went hunting, leaving the monkey to endure the "abuse" from Lu Qiang alone

Lu Qiang now feels nauseated at the sight of rice balls, turning his head to see the three gluttons enjoying their meal with great relish. He truly cannot understand how the three of them can manage to eat it.

Lu Qiang quickly reacted, went back into the house, took out the rifle, loaded it with ammunition, and shouted at the monkey: "Get out of the way, I am going to shoot."

The planes in the sky are frequently on the move, and it is unclear what they are doing. Nevertheless, it has significantly impacted Lu Qiang and the others, who have to be extremely cautious when starting a fire every day. It has been two days without any shooting practice, and it is uncertain whether their marksmanship has declined. To avoid detection by the enemy's planes, Lu Qiang took out a complete set of winter digital camouflage clothing. The system provided 10 sets for 1 point, including a helmet, combat uniform, bulletproof vest, backpack, and various other accessories, but there were no weapons, and everything was empty.

What happened to the lynx?" Lu Qiang hurriedly asked as he saw the monkey coming out of the room

But can this be considered a blessing in disguise

"Have you come into contact with these pigs?" Lu Qiang asked

The younger brothers are practicing, so what is the leader doing? ... Come, let's see what Lu Qiang is doing, hehe ... The sun is really nice, it feels so comfortable.

"Stop talking nonsense, are you done yet?" Lu Qiang said irritably. After eating the enemy's rations for two days, consisting of rice dumplings and a small salted fish, with no oil or fat at all, it was only decent the first time he had it; now, just the sight of it made him want to vomit

Today is unusual; not a single airplane has flown over all morning. By noon, I still have not seen any aircraft. The reason for this is something they will never know, but it is just as well. It is quite pleasant to enjoy the tranquility without any worries or fears

It is said that Lu Qiang went to Hu Zhuang's place to see what? Mainly to check if his chicken was cooked. (This sentence seems a bit strange, but never mind, I have already inquired about the taste of the chicken)

"Forget it, there are still the enemy's rations," Lu Qiang said with displeasure. Those detestable enemies, don't let me have the chance, otherwise I will send your Emperor to meet your Amaterasu.

Bang! The muzzle erupted with a burst of flames, producing a tremendous sound. Then, the leading pig shuddered slightly, but as if nothing had happened, it continued to chase the monkey. "Damn, it's really tough and resilient," Lu Qiang cursed, and then continued to fire.

Uh--- Lu Qiang was choked and didn't know how to respond. "Then you lead them in circles, and I'll find an opportunity to shoot," Lu Qiang shouted, and then he found a good position, aiming his gun at the herd of pigs.

Hu Zhuang remains bewildered as ever, seemingly a person of low intelligence, only suitable for the front lines of battle

"Stop the nonsense, just do as I say. Do you think I would harm you?" Lu Qiang said irritably, surprised that they dared to disobey him, hmph... "Also, Hu Zhuang, you need to teach the monkey how to conceal itself in the jungle. This is one of your tasks. If you don't teach it well, your dinner will be halved," Lu Qiang glanced at Hu Zhuang and said淡淡.

The big guy on the side, Hu Zhuang, couldn't help but want to remind Lu Qiang, after all, his appearance was too embarrassing

The monkey, upon hearing Lu Qiang's words, cried out tragically: "How can I dodge? This group of beasts is right behind me."

After filling their stomachs, Lu Qiang was basking in the sun outside, while the tightly wrapped bobcat was also brought out to enjoy the sunlight. The monkey and Hu Zhuang were being rigorously trained by Lu Qiang. Standing at attention and marching in formation seemed pointless at this moment, as it was a matter of life and death; what use was there in doing such things now

In the past two days, Lu Qiang and a few others have been living in fear, as they are uncertain why the enemy's planes are frequently being mobilized, occasionally flying overhead, which has caused them to refrain from even practicing with their guns

Upon counting, there are eight wild boars, making a considerable commotion as they run. Two of them are large, while six are small, suggesting that they are a family unit, and surprisingly, all of them have mobilized to chase a monkey.

With these two individuals dealt with, Lu Qiang would be fine, and he could then exercise there. This body, aside from having relatively good eyesight, is otherwise average, resembling that of a normal person. Perhaps due to some training after joining the military, the body is slightly better than that of an average person, but only by a small margin. Therefore, for the future, strive hard, young man!

I understand. "Tiger" nodded in response.

A hearty lunch was enjoyed, but what about dinner? Should I go hunting again? Will this lead to depleting the mountain? Lu Qiang began to worry. If it comes to that, he might as well buy a ton of individual rations and canned food in the system (since food costs one war point per ton). But where would he store it? How would he explain the source of these items?

Due to Lu Qiang's overwhelming resentment, it was said that the Emperor was struck by lightning... cough, cough, that is not true; the Emperor merely spent half the day at home sneezing. Such an event as being struck by lightning could never happen, haha...

Perhaps it is because there is no need to endure the hardships of training, that today, Hu Zhuang has put in great effort, catching four chickens, one rabbit, and raiding a bird's nest to collect four eggs, though the harvest is not substantial. Perhaps it is also because the enemy has come, causing the small animals to flee.

Savoring half a chicken, I then grimaced as I swallowed two rice balls. How could a good country have such a fondness for rice balls? I really don't understand. Looking at the rice balls, they contained only salted fish and pickled vegetables. Pickled vegetables? I suppose the initial invasion of Korea was likely motivated by an interest in their pickled vegetables, given their low price, Lu Qiang thought with a twisted sense of humor.

Buried

"You keep an eye on the bobcat here, while I check on how the tiger is doing over there," Lu Qiang said before leaving, leaving behind a seemingly graceful (graceful? What a joke!) figure.

A total of 26 bullets were used to deal with these wild boars. Initially, one was killed, but then the wild boars became collectively aggressive, launching stronger attacks. However, they seemed to only target the monkey, and it remains unclear what the monkey did to provoke them.

"Hmm." The monkey nodded.

Lu Qiang shook his head and said, "As a hunter, don't you know how to conceal yourself to avoid being detected by your prey?" Lu Qiang spoke with a look of toothache.

"What? Without it, how can we go hunting?" Hu Zhuang immediately shouted loudly, while the monkey also displayed a look of disbelief.

"Quick, put out the fire!" Lu Qiang shouted. Hu Zhuang also reacted swiftly; having seen many planes in recent days, he recognized the sound as that of the enemy's aircraft approaching. The two of them hurriedly removed the firewood and then used dirt to extinguish the flames, leaving only a wisp of smoke. After that, they hid inside the house, listening to the enemy planes as they approached from afar, flying over the top of the village and buzzing towards Nanjing.

"It is said this way, but after all, this is an enemy-occupied area, with too many dangers and uncertainties," Lu Qiang said. "Forget it, let's wait until the mountain cat is ready to make a decision."

"Very well, you may go. By the way, leave behind any weapons or such things," Lu Qiang said, pulling a bit of shredded meat from between his teeth.

Um... the monkey nodded.

Eight wild boars, that should last for quite a while, now there is no need to worry about running out of food, truly a case of a pillow being delivered just as one feels sleepy. Next, Lu Qiang learned from the monkey that he and Hu Zhuang had discovered this group of wild boars and went poaching. Unfortunately, they were spotted, and then the two of them ran in different directions. For some reason, these pigs seemed to have singled him out.

"It is to hide and not let the enemy discover us, and then take advantage of the enemy's unawareness to ambush them," Lu Qiang explained

Boss, I think we don't need to rush to leave. Isn't the saying 'darkness under the lamp' referring to this? The monkey suddenly said this.

The lunch consisted entirely of meat, with four chickens and one rabbit roasting over the fire. The dripping fat sizzled as it fell onto the flames, filling the air with a mouthwatering aroma that enveloped the four individuals, making them unable to resist swallowing their saliva. Especially the monkey, who, after intense training, had an empty stomach and was extremely hungry. Finally, after a long wait, the food was ready, and each of the four had a chicken. As they tore into the chicken, they discovered a perfectly cooked bird egg nestled within the chicken's belly. Each of the four chickens contained one egg, which had been steamed to perfection inside, resulting in an egg that tasted entirely of chicken. After finishing the chicken and swallowing the eggs, they finally shared the rabbit (Share? Rabbit? It seems that in our country, we refer to ourselves as rabbits; will the author be invited for tea... )

"No wonder, you smell like a pig, so I have set my sights on you," Lu Qiang replied.

"Boss, help!" As soon as he started exercising, Lu Qiang heard the monkey's cry for help, and he was greatly alarmed, wondering if the enemy had arrived. But when he went over to take a look, Lu Qiang was completely stunned. What on earth had this guy done to provoke a group of wild boars to chase after him?

These little devils. Hu Zhuang shouted angrily at the sky, just now when they were dodging the enemy planes, three roasted chickens fell into the fire pit due to nervousness, and before they could retrieve them, they were lost along with the fire pit.

The monkey looked at Lu Qiang's back, shook its head, and returned to the room to observe the bobcat (Bobcat: Do you think of me as a test subject? Observing, observing the mud peat!)

The lynx can now get on the ground and perform some simple movements, and such a serious injury must be healing now, perhaps due to the saying "produced by the system, must be a fine product." Without further ado, let's think about how to get something to eat.

The monkey and the tiger, both carrying bags filled with soil and stones, were loaded to the brim with whatever they could carry. Then, one held a standard weapon while the other wielded a crooked one, and they began a 10-kilometer cross-country training in a forest covered with fallen leaves. After running back, they continued with physical training, essentially pushing themselves to their limits

The younger brothers are practicing, so what is the leader doing? ... Come, let's see what Lu Qiang is doing, hehe ... The sun is really nice, it feels so comfortable to bask in it

Forget it, let's go hunting instead. The task of hunting will be entrusted to the monkey and Hu Zhuang. Thus, Lu Qiang called the two of them and said: "You two do not need to focus on physical training anymore; it is time to practice stealth."

Today is December 21, 1937, and the weather is clear. On this beautiful yet cruel day, due to the food shortage faced by Lu Qiang and his companions, Hu Zhuang and the monkey refrained from harming small animals because of their training, and instead, they are consuming the rice balls provided by the Japanese.

"Huzhuang, are you ready yet?" Lu Qiang approached Huzhuang, but his eyes were fixated on the chicken roasting over the fire, saliva almost flowing down like a waterfall, as if he were mistaking it for the Milky Way cascading from the heavens.