Chapter 003 Home System

Yes, I just took office six months ago. Heizhu smiled and said, "The governor of the Bao Prefecture is indeed a good official who loves the people like his own children"

The hall is quite large, with many spirit tablets hanging on the inner walls. Lu Sen looked at them one by one and discovered that the latest spirit tablet bore the four characters 'Yang Clan Ancestral Guardian'.

At this moment, the second slot of the system's backpack displays over 7000 units of coal

In front of the two individuals stands a large mansion, with gray tiles and blue bricks

The torch is very bright, and the areas illuminated by its light are almost as bright as daylight

The mountains are lush with greenery

It is quite rare... Lu Sen shook his head slightly. When he was a child, he would plant in the fields, and casually sowing a mu of land would yield over a thousand jin without much meticulous care. If the latest hybrid seeds were used and the land was carefully tended and fertilized, a yield of two thousand jin per mu would not be impossible

Upon witnessing this scene, although Heizhu was mentally prepared, he could not help but wipe his eyes

"My lord, can I also use such divine objects?" The black pillar appeared quite excited. After Lu Sen chopped down a tree, he watched from the side and was eager to try it himself.

The view here is excellent. Lu Sen chewed on the unpalatable flatbread while gazing at the distant sky, where there stood a magnificent palace with golden glazed tiles, towering far above all the buildings in the entire city.

Lu Sen withdrew his hand from the bridge railing

After walking for a while, he noticed that the seedlings were somewhat sparse and the spacing was rather wide, so he asked, "Heizhu, generally speaking, how much grain can be produced from this mu of paddy field?"

However, with the light of the torch, all the eeriness and chill in this place vanished without a trace

Staying overnight in someone else's ancestral hall, is there no fear of taboo?

I see

After all, it is too lively here; the voices of tourists and vendors completely drown out his cries

Bianjing City, as the most populous and prosperous megacity in the world during this era, is regarded by all as the City of Heaven.

That should be the palace

Does cutting down a tree reduce durability?

Although she did not understand what her husband was doing, Hei Zhu still followed his instructions

With such a large yield, the optimization of grain varieties is one reason, but the most important factor is the emergence of fertilizers

After resting for a while, Lu Sen saw that his stamina bar was full, so he got up and said, "Hei Zhu, let's go to a farther place to chop wood."

Those who engage in business and wish to settle here are as numerous as the stars in the sky

These haystacks are used as temporary local bedding for pedestrians to rest on.

Lu Sen hung the torch on the wall, then took a steamed bun from the system backpack and handed it to Heizhu. The bun was still warm, just like it had just come out of the steamer.

When the durability of the wooden axe is depleted, one immediately crafts a new one and continues working

There is still food

Lu Sen was somewhat curious: "Heizhu, you seem to know a lot about these matters."

Then let's go to the low mountain you mentioned. Lu Sen pondered for a moment and asked, Is there a place in the city that sells coal... oh, now it's called stone carbon.

Lu Sen continued to swing forcefully, and after the fifth strike, the surface of the large tree was covered with white streaks. Then, a faint golden light flickered, and the entire tree transformed into more than thirty wooden blocks that fell down.

"Get up, it's so unseemly to cry and wail." Lu Sen pulled Heizhu up and said, "I didn't intend to destroy the bridge or harm anyone, I just exerted a bit too much force accidentally"

Moreover, one's own abilities are better utilized in areas abundant with 'trees' and 'stones'

Lusen waved to the black pillar: "Come in, this is where we will sleep tonight... Don't be afraid, I have already granted you access."

Without fertilizers, the fertility of the land is insufficient, resulting in a naturally lower yield of grain. Additionally, the planting must be spaced further apart; otherwise, the seedlings will compete for nutrients with one another.

Lu Sen took out one unit of wood from the system backpack, and under his intention, this piece of wood was divided into four sticks of exactly the same length and size

Lu Sen bought a scallion pancake for Hei Zhu again, and the two of them ate the pancake while crossing the big bridge

And Lu Sen transformed into twenty-four light golden wooden fences, which enclosed a 6X6 square compartment in the corner of the hall.

Lu Sen was somewhat excited as he stepped into the enclosure of the wooden fence, where two simple wooden beds appeared inside

He thought that he had broken the axe

Then, indeed, when the black pillar had finished chopping down the tenth tree, the wooden axe unexpectedly shattered into a pile of wood chips.

He paused for a moment, then thought of something and put the hay back in its original place

The wooden fence is not high, at most reaching the waist of the black post, and one can easily leap over it to get inside

Of course, that is necessary. The black pillar said helplessly: Without the household registration of Bianjing City, or if outsiders do not report to the Kaifeng Prefecture, wanting to buy and sell houses in the city will have serious consequences

Upon hearing the term 'Kaifeng Prefecture', Lu Sen felt a slight stir in his heart: 'Isn't the current Prefect of Kaifeng Bao Zheng, also known as Bao Longtu?'

When the two returned to the Yang family ancestral hall, the sky was already pitch dark

The leading man suddenly shouted: "I have already seen the Yang Family Ancestral Hall halfway up the mountain; the location of the hall is very bright, and it is likely that many friends from the rivers and lakes have already settled there. Let us hurry, otherwise, we may not find a place to sleep."

The home system is indeed useful

Upon exiting the city gate, the two individuals immediately noticed a long stream of people outside

There is naturally.

This is the reason why Lu Sen is unwilling to take off his shirt so soon

He then made two wooden axes for himself and also participated in the great endeavor of logging

Among them, there are also quite a number of people of mixed ethnic backgrounds

Each stands on a white stone ball

Of course, this is precisely why I am here to assist you

Fortunately, Lu Sen left soon.

Logging possesses a peculiar magic, and both individuals have become deeply engrossed in it

The gentleman truly knows how to joke, the Yang family is known for their loyalty and valor, each one is a true hero, their noble spirit endures, how could they possibly be superstitious

Heihei was somewhat bewildered ... ? ... Is this a place to stay now, with a bed to sleep in?

He did not eat the black pillar; he is waiting for Lu Sen to eat first before he can eat. This is the rule

Zhao Zhen, Emperor Renzong of Song

Two people climbed halfway up the mountain

After getting off at Hongqiao, I walked along the street to a corner of the alley where there were fewer people.

I have heard that in good years, one can yield three stones. Heizhu looked at these rice fields with great envy; although he was a beggar, he also wished to have a piece of rice field that belonged to him: In years of poor harvest, it is estimated that even one stone would be the limit

At the entrance of the moon archway, which is 3 meters high and 2 meters wide, there is a smooth gray marble embedded in the wall above, inscribed with the three large characters 'Yang Family Ancestral Hall'

Outside the moon gate, there stand two large black stone lions, one on the left and one on the right, both covered in moss.

Lu Sen continued to stare at the wooden axe, at this moment the durability displayed had changed to 9

It is quite comfortable

The lament of the black pillar did not attract much attention from people

Without a household registration, one cannot purchase a house; even if one has money, there is nowhere to spend it, and no place to live... Moreover, with an unclear background, it seems rather precarious to establish oneself directly in Bianjing City.

Lu Sen held a torch, walking while muttering to himself: "Five-point endurance, is it five hours or five time periods?"

The black figure wielded an axe and charged forward, as if fueled by a surge of adrenaline, relentlessly chopping down trees, his cutting speed far surpassing that of Lu Sen

He was truly frightened just now

A wooden axe can fell a tree in just five strikes

Now is the best era of the Northern Song Dynasty. Lu Sen nodded slightly in his heart, then turned his head and asked: "Heizhu, do you need a household registration or a travel permit to buy a house in the city?"

Heichu's expression remained unchanged, while Lu Sen was already a bit out of breath

Unlike Lu Sen's childhood, the rice seedlings are planted quite densely

A small incident occurred when leaving the city. A guard at the city gate, noticing Lu Sen's peculiar attire, intended to approach and inquire. However, he was pushed back by an old soldier behind him. Then, from a distance of several meters, he nervously bowed and nodded to Lu Sen, offering a forced smile

Only after Lu Sen passed by them did they dare to come out and continue forward, and there was a hint of a terrified escape in their demeanor

Lu Sen waved his hand and said, "No need, I will have a bed to sleep on later."

However, he has only had the golden finger for less than a day, and he will have plenty of time to study it slowly in the future

Thus, under the guidance of the black pillar, Lu Sen spent ten taels of silver to purchase a large quantity of coal... which was piled up like a small mountain, and then, amidst the astonished gaze of the shopkeeper, was absorbed into his system backpack

"The official's name is Mingzhen." When Heizhu spoke, he revealed a deep-seated admiration and respect.

Heihe immediately followed, and the two of them walked along the official road to the side of the mountain

Are there any places outside the city that have many trees and are relatively quiet

Lu Sen was right beside him, watching as the durability of the axe in Hei Zhu's hand gradually decreased

The large tree remains unscathed, yet there are some white spider silk markings on the trunk

As they spoke, the two entered the ancestral hall, passed through the three gates, and arrived in front of the hall of offerings

Compared to having to manually strike the tree ten times to fell it, this method saves 50% of the effort and time, and more importantly... the hands no longer hurt

Occasionally, tourists would come down the path above, and upon seeing Lu Sen, they would hesitate and even hide to the side

"More than three years ago, I was injured by the beggars of Wuyou Cave and driven out of the city, and I have lived here for about a year and a half," said Heizhu with a grateful expression. "During this year and a half, I lived in this place, relying on wild fruits and scavenging for food in the muddy alleys to the north of the city, barely making a living. The Yang family members come to offer incense and pay respects to their ancestors and relatives; they do not drive me away upon seeing me, but instead give me some food. They are all very kind people"

If one were to don the common attire of this era, with short hair, it would be surprising if these soldiers did not stop them

My lord, this is ... ... " Heikong swallowed hard

It did not affect the order of the "Long Dragon" entering the city

He displayed a look of terror: "My lord, I... I..."

Lu Sen then said to the side: "Hei Zhu, you should give it a try as well"

It is only until now that he has not realized how he should upgrade himself

He looked at his system interface, where only half of the yellow stamina bar remained, and shook his head helplessly

Lu Sen grew up in the countryside during his childhood and has also planted rice seedlings, so he is very familiar with and fond of such flavors

He pondered for a moment and asked, "Heizhu, since it is impossible to buy a house in the city, is there any provision for me to build a house for myself outside the city to live in"

"Not at all," Heizhu shook his head. "Many disaster victims from the north have built mud houses against the outer walls, and the authorities have not intervened. However, those areas are very dirty and chaotic, and they are not very safe, making them unsuitable for a gentleman to settle down."

The two individuals followed the official road and arrived at the foot of a low mountain

A torch emitting golden flames appeared in his hand

Lu Sen could not help but click his tongue. If it were the Kaifeng Prefecture with others in office now, he could easily engage in some flashy maneuvers, utilizing the abilities of his golden finger to create illusions, which would greatly increase his chances of becoming a guest of honor. Obtaining household registration would not be a difficult task.

In the mountains and forests, there are the sounds of insects and birds, along with the whistling of the mountain breeze, which carries a hint of coolness amidst the tranquility, making it exceedingly pleasant

It was not until dusk, when the forest had grown dim and the path was barely visible, that Lu Sen finally ceased his work

Heiqiu let out a sigh of relief, wiped away his tears, and stood up

Saying this, the black pillar moved to the side and picked up the hay that was placed in the corner

Tonight, the sky is overcast with dark clouds, and there is no moonlight, making travel unfavorable

Then Lu Sen spent some money to buy some cooked food and put it into the system backpack, and then he had Hei Zhu take him out of the city

My lord, please sit down and rest for a while. I will go prepare a straw bed for you

Diligent

The sudden appearance of the white spider silk patterns was indeed witnessed by quite a number of people, causing a certain degree of commotion, but it did not elicit a significant response

With so many tourists on the streets, including women, children, and the elderly, if an incident were to occur, it would truly be a tragedy for humanity

The Yang family can no longer be considered a prominent household. Heizhu remarked with some regret, "Now there are only three women and one sole son left in the Yang family"

The mansion in the darkness appears eerie and terrifying, resembling a monstrous creature ready to devour its prey from a distance

The bright flames dispelled the surrounding darkness, and by this time, the black pillars had become quite familiar.

Indeed, this is the ancestral hall of a wealthy family, how grand it is. Lu Sen stood in front of the stone lion, his height of 180 cm not even reaching half of the stone lion.

It was destined to break, and then. Lu Sen threw the wooden axe in his hand: "Continue."

Almost fell down

The spirit seat descends to the altar, where not only are there some wild fruits and vegetables, but also several sticks of yellow incense that still emit faint wisps of smoke

The appearance of Lu Sen startled many people who were queuing to enter the city. In this era, the intimidation factor of a skull is indiscriminate between the Chinese and the foreign.

These are offerings made by those who stayed at the Yang Family Ancestral Hall. Heizhu explained, "After all, when borrowing someone else's place, it is appropriate to give some incense offerings."

He looked at the more than 3000 units of wooden blocks in the system backpack, nodding in satisfaction at the diagram and the book

With another wave of the hand, more than 30 wooden blocks were collected into the system's backpack

Northern Song Dynasty... Lu Sen sighed inwardly and then asked, "Heizhu, what is the current emperor's name?"

The attributes of a LV0 character are indeed too low

During the Northern Song Dynasty, one stone was approximately 100 jin, which means that the maximum yield of rice per mu here was around 300 jin

After walking along the official road for about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, I then turned right. On both sides of the road were rice fields, with the green rice seedlings exuding a slightly sweet, fresh aroma.

Then use 30 units of wooden blocks to separate out 120 wooden sticks and place them in the system's backpack, take out one wooden stick and combine it with one unit of coal

Having an axe in hand, one always wishes to chop something

My lord possesses extraordinary abilities; if he were to harbor murderous intent, he could likely leave a scene of carnage, and then effortlessly escape even under the pursuit of the authorities

He then said to the black pillar: "Why don't you try going in?"

The two wooden sticks then fused together, transforming into two wooden axes

However, if it is the legendary Judge Bao, it would not be easy to deceive him

However, as the black pillar lifted its right leg, intending to place one leg inside first, a sudden wave of transparent energy emerged from the fence, causing the black pillar to be pushed back as if by some unseen force.

On the contrary, these white streaks disappear too quickly, leading many people to believe that they are seeing things.

Lu Sen looked at the tool in his hand, and in his field of vision appeared the following suffix: 'Wooden Axe LV0, Durability 10'

On the mountaintop, a caravan from the land of Western Shu walked along the official road, holding faintly glowing torches

Alright, my lord

Take me there

He threw one to the black pillar, while he himself walked to a large tree with an axe in hand and struck down with one blow.

He held the still warm steamed bun in his hand, feeling a pang in his heart, almost brought to tears

The trees here are numerous, and they are both tall and large

Yes. The black pillar immediately replied: "On the west side of the city, there is a low mountain, which belongs to the Tianbo Yang family, and their ancestral hall is also located there. At the same time, there is an official road on that low mountain, and those coming from the southwest must pass through that area. The ancestral hall of the Tianbo Yang family has also become a temporary resting place for those southwestern guests who cannot make it into the city in time, especially at night. The Yang family is also pleased with this, as long as no one intentionally damages the spirit tablets enshrined there.

Without further tapping, those twisted white spider silk patterns slowly retracted, disappearing without a trace in approximately ten seconds

The brushstroke curves like a hook, presenting a rather imposing presence

Although Hei Zhu has not received an education and no one has taught him the principles of life, he still understands that one should not die casually