The Return of the Genius Farmer - Chapter 140



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Episode 140 70. I Visited Someone Else’s House – 2 Lee Han is busy. When he wakes up in the morning, he has to prepare meals for everyone, and after that, he goes straight to farm work. Even after lunch, he has to manage the crops in the greenhouse without resting, and he even does beekeeping. After dinner, he makes pottery or makes necessary tools in the blacksmith shop. He is a person who is always on the move. For someone like that, going out into the forest was impossible without a lot of preparation. “Therefore, there will be no rest for the time being.” The cabin family members looked indifferent at Lee Han’s words. When did he rest? He calmly met their gazes and told them his plans for the future. “I plan to sow barley right after I go to Sailor Yang’s estate, Hwarien Estate.” “Then, you mean I have to prepare the field?” “Yeah. I plan to make it near the rice paddy.” There was space left on the plain next to the rice paddy. When Shredder heard Lee Han’s proposal to make a barley field there, he thought about it carefully and shook his head. “Isn’t the barley field too small?” “That’s right! That’s right! If you want to make beer, you have to grow a lot of barley!” We won’t even grow rice this year. That meant that there would be less makgeolli. It must have been a bolt from the blue for the shareholders, but what could they do if the farmers refused? Then they had no choice but to attack something else. “The dwarves will come this year. Shouldn’t we make more beer?” “That’s right! If we consider what they’ll have to drink, I think we’ll have to make twice as much as you think!” “That would require clearing the land.” “We can do that!” Shredder now knew how to make a field well. Shredder quickly suggested that they call in Bargentus and the other beastmen and work together, and Hongryeon also raised her hand. “I’ll help you too!” “If you say that much, then there’s nothing we can do.” “Okay. Then we’ll work while you guys go to Hwarien Estate.” Shredder confidently said, tapping his chest. It seemed that Hongryeon was not planning on joining the trip this time. Lee Han looked at Tree at the two’s remarks. “Then this time, me, Seolmyung, and Tree should go?” “I see. Have fun.” “We’re not going to have fun. We’re going to trade.” “While you’re at it, have fun and come back.” Lee Han shrugged as Shredder cut them off. Yong, who had been watching them with warm eyes, sipped his affogato and pointed to the World Tree. “Then I think it would be better for me to do my experiments here with my disciple.” She was saying that she would stay here to protect the World Tree. There was no reason to refuse her consideration, so Lee Han slightly bowed his head. “Then when are you going to go?” “I’ll go as soon as I make the pottery.” Lee Han diligently made the pottery from the next day. After sprinkling them with potions to make reinforced pottery, a few days later, after making the number of pottery Sailor requested, Lee Han loaded the pottery onto a cart along with several crops. “Why are you taking the seeds?” Hong-ryeon asked curiously as she went to sprinkle poison to get rid of bugs in the field. Since this wasn’t a long-term trip like before, he probably didn’t need any food. However, it was strange that he brought rice, wheat, and other crop seeds. “I’m taking them just in case, since that’s what happened in Dwarven City.” “Huh-huh. I see.” Hong-ryeon, whose curiosity had been satisfied, headed to the field. Lee Han, who saw her moving away, said to Leticia, who was nearby. “I’ll be back in about four days. I put four days’ worth of food in the fridge. Oh. There’s ice cream in the freezer, so I’ll make you some affogato, Master. Do you know how to make it? And the things that need to be cooked… … .” “Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of them.” He already knew that while he was gone, those who had stayed in the cabin had only eaten sweet potatoes, uncooked vegetables, and fruit. If it was a long-term trip, there was nothing he could do, but if it was a short-term trip, he thought it would be good to pack something like this, so he prepared it. “That pot is for meat soup, that pot is for bone soup, and this container is for bulgogi, so stir-fry it and eat it…” Lee Han smiled bitterly as he explained the food he had prepared in the refrigerator so that the cabin family would not starve to death. It felt like a mother preparing food for her family members who were going on a trip. “Lee Han! It’s all ready!” Tree shouted as he packed his bag and left the cabin. When Seol-i, who was sitting on her head, yawned, Lee Han patted Leticia on the shoulder. “Leave it to me.” “Yes! Don’t worry!” If Shredder or Hong-ryeon found out, they would ask why he didn’t leave it to them, but Lee Han knew. That much. They would continue to drink alcohol all night while he was gone. So, it would be better to leave it to Letishi, who is young but honest. He, who received a lot of trust from Lee Han, stood and waved his hand. “Have a nice trip.” “Yeah. You study hard too. I’ll buy you a present when you come back.“Do you need anything?” “Uuuuuuuuu… … Not really?” He scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly, and Tree nodded slightly before getting on the cart. Seeing that, Lee Han summoned the Blood Ox and hung it on the cart. “Then I’ll go and come back. Luna. Will you open the path to the Fairy Kingdom?” “Got it~!!” When Luna, who could open the path to the fairies, raised her hand, fog rose. When they passed through the fog, the Fairy Kingdom appeared, and the fairies who had been waiting opened the path to the river near the Hwarien territory as Lee Han had wanted. “This isn’t much, but please eat it whenever you have time.” “Wow?! What is this?! What is this?!” It was a syrup made by mixing honey and iced tangerines. It’s delicious on its own, in tea, and can also be spread on bread or cookies. When Lee Han handed it over with the cookies, the fairies happily accepted what he had offered. “Thank you~! I’ll eat it well!” “I should have asked you to do it when you came.” “Hehehehe~. Don’t worry~!” The fairies confidently raised their thumbs and spoke, and after a while, the fog rose again. As they rode through the fog, a wide plain came into view. “Is this the Hwarien territory?” “I don’t know since it’s my first time here.” It would be better to just go up the road. As they gave instructions to Hyeoloksu, the cart rattled and moved. Tree’s lips smiled as if it was enjoying the shaking. “There’s a road over there!” “There’s a sign.” After a while of moving through the fields, they found the road. According to the sign, if they went a little further, there would be a city under the direct control of the Hwarien lord, ruled by Sailor. “It’s so wide open and nice to look at.” “You have to farm in a place like this.” It was just a field. At the end of the green meadow full of grass that could be called weeds, a castle was in sight. “Wow… … .” Tree, who had come out of the great forest for the first time, let out a small exclamation. The large castle seemed amazing. The explanation sitting on the tree’s head yawned and said, “Nyaaaaang… … Did you contact Sailor?” “Uh. I told you to wait because we’ll be there.” As they approached the castle along the road, a wide green field came into view. Potatoes? Or maybe sweet potatoes? They were looking at the field full of what looked like crops. “Leehan!!” A group of elves were approaching from the castle. The one leading them was none other than Sailor. She rode her horse with a lively smile and waved happily as soon as she saw Leehan, Tree, and Seolyeong. “Welcome!! We sincerely welcome you to our Hwarien territory!!” “Thank you for your hospitality.” “Tree! Nice to meet you! How have you been?!” “Yeah.” “Oh my~! You seem to have gotten cuter!” She led her horse toward the cart and patted Tree’s head. She then patted Seolyeong who was next to her and turned her horse’s head. “Thank you for your hard work getting here. Have you eaten?” “Yes. I ate.” Since we left right after lunch. She looked a little disappointed at Yihan’s answer, but soon her characteristic cheerfulness showed on her face. “Then I’ll take you straight to the mansion. And how about taking a look around our Hwarien territory?” Hwarien territory is a city famous for commerce. Many items are being sold at the large market, so it would be nice to take a look. “There’s an auction house there~!” “Is that so?” “Yes. There’s an auction tomorrow, so how about participating? You might be able to buy some accessories that would suit Tree!” “That wouldn’t be bad. By the way, don’t you get any good crop seeds?” “Um… … Sometimes, they do.” “I’m looking forward to it.” She smiled at Yihan’s satisfied expression and raised her hand to her subordinates who followed her. Among them were elves who knew Yihan and Seol-i. As she greeted them one by one and was guided into the castle, Tree opened her eyes wide and looked around. “There are so many people.” “Hehehe. There’s no city as big as this one around here. And I rule this city!” Tree grinned, probably amused by his boasting. “But what’s that growing outside the castle?” “Outside the castle…? Oh. It’s a ground pumpkin.” “A ground pumpkin? Is it a type of pumpkin?” “Huh? It’s more surprising that you don’t know, Ihan. Haha. Then how about trying ground pumpkin cuisine tonight?” “I’m looking forward to it.” New crops are always welcome. Ihan headed to Sailor’s mansion with anticipation. As soon as she arrived at the mansion, she checked the pottery that Ihan had brought. As always, his pottery was the best. Sailor, who was looking at it closely, tapped the pottery and dropped it on the floor. “It definitely doesn’t break.” “Because I applied a strengthening potion.” “You said it was a strengthening potion made by you, Yong-nim? I didn’t know you could make a strengthening potion that lasted forever.” “Are there people among the people who bought the pottery who used that strengthening potion?” “I’m not sure. Since it’s a precious item, people would probably use it, right? However, since it’s quite expensive, there might be people who just treasure it.” “I see. Anyway, it’s porcelain with a strengthening potion applied.” “Yes. I received it.” “And these are herbs that I grew a while ago.” What Lee Han held out were herbs for alchemy. Since she was a sailor who only knew what others knew about alchemy, she decided to have them appraised and set the box aside. “How long do you plan on staying? I’d like you to rest for a few months before you go.” “Haha.That can’t be. I have to get back to work right away.” “Is that so…?” She let out a sigh of regret and jumped up from her seat. “Then I’ll make the rest of your time as enjoyable as possible!” “What are you going to do…?” Sailor confidently shouted at Han, who was curious. “Of course it’s a party!!”