Chapter 009: Distant relatives are not as helpful as close neighbors

Lu Sen casually glanced, his right finger tapping on the white paper, which immediately transformed into a golden light and fell into his palm

In a family, it is more valuable to have a few skilled servants than to have many. Most prominent families treat their servants as half family members and accord them sufficient respect

This is used to guard against the Five Rats

"Young lady." Uncle Qi called out softly, then slightly raised his head, signaling her to look up

A group of refugees gathered to take a look, then dispersed

Her hands could still move, yet she did not drive it away; she simply wept, gazing fixedly at the bright, radiant sun in the sky

But it is evident that she has injured her spine... An injury to the muscles and bones takes a hundred days to heal, and this girl will need to be cared for three to four months. Who in this refugee street can afford that

The sun shines brightly, and the girl lies on the ground, slowly shedding tears

In the face of strong winds and heavy rain, or when the earth shakes violently, will this illogical wooden building truly not collapse

Lu Sen said apologetically: "After completing this building last night, I was quite fatigued and went to sleep. I have not yet had the chance to arrange some furniture, so please wait a moment, both of you."

A small number of livestock bones can be seen everywhere, but a large quantity... Yang Jinhua thought for a moment: "Only the Imperial Kitchen can produce a large amount."

Upon hearing Heizhu mention that the young lady of the Yang family was waiting for him outside, he got up, did not wash up, and directly walked down.

I still need to tremble all over for a while

It is not the kind of chilling cold that is eerie, but rather a simple sense of refreshment

"Bone meal?" Yang Jinhua turned to look at Lu Sen, somewhat curious. "Does it work with any kind of bones? Even those from livestock?"

As the two individuals conversed, they exited the courtyard

Lu Sen is still somewhat sleepy

Since the time travel to last night, although he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually in a state of constant anxiety deep down inside

Moreover, even if the girl’s injury heals and her spine is not broken, it is unfortunate that anyone who has suffered a back injury will no longer be able to perform heavy labor. Who would be willing to support a useless person at home who only eats, except for wealthy families

"You are too kind." Uncle Qi smiled and clasped his hands together.

The little girl lay on the ground, her face streaming with tears

She looked around in some surprise

Yang Jinhua had been waiting for Lu Sen to say this, but she still needed to maintain a facade. She smiled and said: "There is no need to be polite. Our Tianbo Yang family also hopes that the young gentleman will visit us more often in the future. You currently reside next to our ancestral hall, so we are indeed neighbors. As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors, so the two families should keep in touch more often"

Even the spendthrifts of noble families are more diligent than he is

Uncle Qi was somewhat surprised; the usually willful and unruly young lady, when did she become so articulate

"It has been said that there is no need to be so polite and formal," Yang Jinhua said with a smile. "You are welcome to dine at the Yang residence, but there is no need for gratitude."

Yang Jinhua slightly raised her head and disdainfully snorted, "The most cunning one in the family is you, Uncle Qi."

Lu Sen then led Hei Zhu towards the northern part of the city

He no longer dares to look up at Lu Sen.

From a distance, it appears quite normal, but upon closer inspection, one notices that the eaves are segmented and lack sharp points

Aren't you afraid it will break apart

In the system backpack, an icon of this white paper has appeared, marked: Low Mountain Land Deed X 1

Uncle Qi sighed and said: "It is truly hard to believe that this young man, not yet in his twenties, has already achieved mastery in the arts. This is likely unique in our Great Song dynasty. I wonder which sect he hails from. With such accomplishments, it would not be surprising if he were a bit proud. Most importantly, he is quite handsome."

With an additional mouth, one must consume an extra portion of grain

If this girl can still work, it would be acceptable to take her in

The durability of one million is merely a conservative estimate

If this were to result in her waist being broken, it would be even more difficult to handle, and she would be disabled in the future

There is no furniture in the wooden building, only a staircase leading upwards

In the field of vision, the black flies are as numerous as the stars, nearly obscuring the sun's rays to the point of being almost invisible

At least there is a place to take refuge, and it is also very safe

At this moment, in the refugee street in the northern part of the city, a disheveled little girl was dragged out of a mud-brick house by a tall black woman and thrown onto the dirt path.

Yang Jinhua walked to the door, paused, and extended her delicate white hand in front of her to feel around a few times. After confirming that she did not touch an invisible wall, she finally stepped inside with ease

Through the wooden fence, Lu Sen clasped his fists in salute and smiled, saying: "Young lady of the Yang family, we meet again. What brings you here this time?"

"Could you please inform me what is needed?" Yang Jinhua and Lu Sen walked side by side: "Although the Yang family is no longer as prominent as before, our foundation remains, and we can still produce some very valuable or troublesome items."

Under the blazing sun, a gentle breeze stirs among the mountains and forests, with patches of light dancing about

It was evident last night that even the top-tier heroes could not breach the protective 'wall' inherent to the home system

A group of people around shook their heads and sighed

Many similarly disheveled vagrants gathered around.

However, upon entering this courtyard, one feels a refreshing coolness.

"Not sending you off, just traveling the same path." Lu Sen said with a smile, "We happen to be going down the mountain to collect some materials"

She sat under a tree with her arms wrapped around her knees, staring at the wooden building not far away

This is a sheet of white paper filled with writing and stamped with the official seal of Kaifeng Prefecture

Lu Sen's technique is fundamentally incomparable to the low-level tricks found on the streets, such as 'spitting fire with the mouth', 'grabbing money from an oil pot', or 'revealing words on white paper'.

Uncle Qi chuckled softly, about to retort, when he suddenly turned his head and said seriously: "Young lady, someone is coming out over there"

As long as it is not human bones

Yang Jinhua raised her head as instructed, her expression becoming even more peculiar

Therefore, it is quite normal for Uncle Qi and Yang Jinhua to engage in banter, and the Yang family would not consider it as him overstepping his bounds

Heihei led the two of them to Lu Sen's side

Yang Jinhua and Uncle Qi continued to be in a daze

As soon as Yang Jinhua entered the courtyard, she was momentarily taken aback

In this world, in this situation, they have seen much of it before.

Yang Jinhua returned a courteous gesture... The lady's movement, executed by her in a striking outfit of white with black patterns, exuded a sense of elegance and vigor: "Young sir, this time I come representing the Yang family, will you not invite me in for a seat?"

"Young lady, you are wronging me here," Uncle Qi said, patting his chest. "I have always spoken directly and never beat around the bush."

Perhaps wealthy families are unwilling to do so

Please, both of you! Lu Sen made a gesture of invitation and took a seat first

After Lu Sen made a gesture of 'please', he walked towards the wooden building

Heathcliff turned around and slammed the wooden gate shut with a bang

It can be said that

Mother, the little girl is really experiencing back pain, unable to move or work. I will recover soon, I beg you not to abandon me!

Lu Sen turned his head and said, "Thank you."

Golden shadows drifted across Yang Jinhua's beautiful face, like the fiery glow of the night gliding over the finest white jade

Subsequently, four streams of light overflowed from Lu Sen's palm, transforming into four square low stools

It can only be forcibly dismantled

In this era, people generally hold a strong sense of reverence towards things like the supernatural and the mysterious

A durability value of ten million can also be pursued

Yang Jinhua shuddered upon hearing Lu Sen's words, regaining her composure

Once a person feels at ease, everything will seem much less significant

Moreover, the future home will certainly need to expand, and the current level of the fence is only LV0, which will also need to be upgraded in the future

Yang Jinhua is currently not very happy, her cheeks are puffed up.

Yang Jinhua was full of words she wanted to say, yet she found it difficult to begin.

No outsider can enter here before the fence is taken down

However, the beams are also connected using square blocks, which is quite an odd practice

"Nature can be harmonious with *illustrations*." Lu Sen smiled as he granted temporary access to Yang Jinhua and Uncle Qi

A flash of golden light appeared, and a square, light golden wooden table appeared on the ground

The tall woman snorted, her eyes devoid of any compassion, and turned back home to shut the broken door

She looked at the other person's face and smiled, saying: "Actually, it's not a big deal. My elderly matriarch has said that from now on, this low hill will be gifted to you, young sir, to foster a good relationship. You can do whatever you like with the entire mountain, as long as you do not dismantle our ancestral hall. This is the land deed; please accept it, young sir."

A swarm of black flies swooped down, landing on the girl, resembling pieces of black cloth that obscured much of her face

But since the other party does not care, he naturally does not care either

Whether it is a column or a beam, they are clearly composed of wooden blocks of the same size bonded together

Yang Jinhua's slender body trembled slightly, and then her beautiful almond-shaped eyes glanced sideways at the burly man beside her: "Uncle Qi, why do I feel that there is something more to your words?"

Yang Jinhua turned to glance at the empty courtyard behind her, appearing contemplative. After counting her breaths, she said: "Young man, are you planning to go to the city to procure supplies?"

Yang Jinhua turned and said: "Young man, just see us to the door, there is no need to escort us down the mountain."

Lu Sen donned the stone armor, yet due to the 'skin' feature, to outsiders he still appeared as the elegant young gentleman in flowing white attire

One unit of wooden fence has a durability of 100. To enclose this area, 888 units of wooden fence were used, resulting in a total durability of the entire homestead being 88,800

"North of the city," Uncle Qi, who was following behind, said, "there are many refugees. In line with the principle of not wasting, any surplus food from the palace will be taken outside the city to the north and given to those refugees, allowing them to also benefit from some resources.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jinhua immediately looked over and indeed saw the young man from yesterday yawning as he came out of the building

Consider that it takes Lu Sen half a day to reduce 100 units of wooden armor by half. How long will it take to reduce the durability of over 80,000?

Thank you, Miss Yang, and please also convey my gratitude to the matriarch. Lu Sen clasped his fists in salute and said gratefully: This great kindness, I will remember, and I will surely repay it in the future

The home system is now fully operational, the wooden fence has been erected, and the small building has been constructed

From a distance, it appears quite normal, but upon closer inspection, one realizes that this wooden building is constructed from individual blocks stacked together

There are thousands of concubines and princes in the palace, and the Imperial Kitchen is responsible for preparing meals for them. The daily consumption of chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep is not a small figure

Moreover, the durability of the home system and the books will gradually recover. The more than twenty durability points that were lost last night due to being struck by Han Zhang's hidden weapon have now fully recovered.

The load-bearing columns are manageable, and using the staggered stacking method for the blocks can also ensure sufficient support strength

Yang Jinhua was taken aback for a moment, then sat down as well

Lu Sen stood up and, feeling quite embarrassed, said: "In about ten days to half a month, I will definitely come to pay a visit and express my gratitude to the old lady for the gift of land"

"Miss, shall we return first?" Uncle Qi, standing to the side, said somewhat displeased, "This fellow is not doing things properly, deliberately keeping you waiting for so long."

Yang Jinhua and Uncle Qi exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of astonishment in their eyes

As the three individuals approached the wooden building, Yang Jinhua and Uncle Qi's expressions became even more astonished

Yang Jinhua shook her head: "Although I only met him once yesterday, it is evident that the young man is not someone with deep schemes; he is likely just simply lazy. After all, he is an outsider and probably does not truly regard propriety and law as important."

The durability of the home is calculated by summing the 'overall' value, rather than by the 'units' that have been attacked

It is now midsummer, approaching noon, and the weather is exceedingly hot

He immediately ran over to open the small wooden door in the middle

Uncle Qi carefully sat on another stool

A casual wave brings forth a halo of golden light; if this is not the mark of a true master of the Dao, then what truly constitutes a master!

Moreover, the bright sun shining down from the sky only provides a slight warmth

This is the first time Yang Jinhua has seen such a wooden building in the shape of a square

It is almost time for lunch now, and that fellow still hasn't gotten up

This

One must eat, and one must also express gratitude

Since the topic has been brought up, we shall take our leave for now. Yang Jinhua stood up, having realized that the other party had just built their home and had nothing else to offer; indeed, it was impossible to entertain the two of them. Staying any longer would only make the host uncomfortable and feel guilty. It would be better to leave first and return after some time, once this young man has arranged everything properly, to visit again: "Young man, let us chat again after a while." Staying any longer would only make the host uncomfortable and feel guilty. It would be better to leave first and return after some time, once this young man has arranged everything properly, to visit again: "Young man, let us chat again after a while."

They found this wooden building to be quite strange

Uncle Qi then followed.

Both individuals are martial artists, possessing a significantly stronger resistance to the cold and heat compared to ordinary people, which is why they did not feel uncomfortable

Two realms, inside and outside the hospital

At this moment, the black pillar has already donned the wooden armor, which Lu Sen had just taken out from the system's backpack

The tiles on the wooden building are all fake, constructed entirely from misaligned blocks, and even the eaves at the corners of the house are made of blocks

Yang Jinhua mounted her horse, cupped her fists in salute to Lu Sen, and rode away

After Lu Sen sat down, he noticed that Yang Jinhua was staring at him in a daze without saying a word, so he took the initiative to ask: "Miss Yang from the Yang family, I truly apologize for making you wait for so long. Furthermore, this place has just been completed, and many items have not yet been made, so I am unable to invite you for a meal or tea. I hope you will not take offense at my inadequate hospitality. However, may I ask what important matter brings you here this time?"

Even the palace is not acceptable

Where are the bones of these livestock generally discarded

She desperately tried to lift her body, but as soon as she raised her upper body a little, the pain caused her eyes to roll back, and she lay down again

The four of them walked and chatted, and soon they arrived at the foot of the mountain

Even in the mountains and forests, one can feel that heat pressing in from all directions

Then the two of them witnessed what it means to create something out of nothing

Thus, Lu Sen slept until nearly noon after just one nap

This is simply unbelievable

Everyone is so poor that they are on the verge of starvation; who can take her in again

He was initially afraid that inviting a young lady of good family to come in and sit would harm her reputation

She immediately got up, brushed off the grass clippings from her back, and approached.

Beside my clan, there are close neighbors... Ah, how cleverly and wonderfully this is said, instantly bringing the two parties closer together without making the other feel that they have received a favor, thus avoiding any discomfort in their feelings

She stared at Lu Sen's silhouette and followed him into the wooden building

Lu Sen also felt that this young lady from the Yang family not only had beautiful features but also spoke exceptionally well. He clasped his fists and smiled, saying, "It should be so, it should be so"

"Always complaining about back pain and refusing to work... Do you think this family runs a rice shop? You waste your days eating free meals like a good-for-nothing." The tall woman spat on the ground and continued, "Now your two younger brothers can barely get enough to eat, surviving only on bran. You can't do any work, and the family has no extra food to support you."

It is not a matter of physical strength, but rather of mental strength

The cooked food I bought exactly two days ago is almost finished, so I need to make a purchase.

Uncle Qi is a family soldier of the Yang family. The so-called family soldier refers to an armed force that is raised from a young age and is loyal only to a specific family

It is not a valuable material; we just want to purchase a large quantity of bones or bone meal.

It is estimated that there is no place in the world safer than this

The tall woman stood with her hands on her hips, loudly proclaiming to those around her: "This little bastard of mine is no longer wanted; whoever wants it can take it. It can be a child bride, or serve as a slave or servant; in any case, our family will no longer care for it and will not seek it back in the future"