The Return of the Genius Farmer - Chapter 151



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Episode 151

76. Obtained the Holy Relic – 1

“Sky barley?”

“Yeah. Sky barley.”

“What is that?”

Tree made a confident expression in response to Hongryeon’s question.

Hongryeon also knew that that face represented the saying, “I don’t know anything.”

‘Just once! Just once, honey chestnut… …!’

My fists tremble when I see that face that strangely touches my heart.

Lee Han, who was trying to stop Hongryeon from approaching while trembling, looked at the explanation as usual.

“Meow… … Sky barley is literally barley that contains the energy of the sky. It is used in ceremonies for the sky, and I once read in a book that if you make beer with that barley, it tastes really good.”

“Oh. Really?”

Beer made from barley is delicious.

For Hongryeon, who is a shareholder, there could be no more welcome news.

The tree, which was snorting proudly while her eyes sparkled, began to grumble as if to say, “What’s wrong?”

“I got some good information.”

“This is nothing.”

Even as he said that, pride was evident on his face.

Lee Han, who was caressing her head, told her about what they had come to find.

“New wine and crops… … Not bad.”

“Okay. By the way, what about the other guys… … ?”

I wonder what Dragon and Leticia, Red, Willem, and Shredder and Jones and Walter will find out.

Of course, you can contact them using the Sujeong-gu, but they must be very busy, so wouldn’t it be difficult to contact them?

“Then shall we eat something?”

Lee Han, who had gathered sticks from nearby and made a campfire, spread out the things he had packed in the morning.

Tree and Black Blood Dragon cheered at the sight of the simple sandwiches and cookies.

“Let’s have a drink.”

“Is that okay?!”

“What could possibly go wrong?”

Lee Han smiled and said to Hong-ryeon, who kept glancing at the alcohol in the cart.

As she lifted a bottle of alcohol and cheered as if she had been waiting for it, Seol-yi naturally settled into Lee Han’s arms.

While I was absentmindedly passing the time, stroking Seol-i’s back, I heard a voice from far away.

“Hey hey hey!!”

It was Schrader, Jones, and Walter.

Lee Han was puzzled when they came running, thinking it would take more time.

Could it be that they hadn’t found the relics? But judging from the expressions on Shredder and Jones’ faces, that didn’t seem to be the case.

“Oh my god! There were ruins!”

“That too is a relic related to spirits!”

“What did you find?”

“I know how to break one of the spirit weapon’s seals. It involves making a sacrifice to heaven!”

“A sacrifice to heaven… … .”

Lee Han looked at the tree and the explanation.

It was said that one could use the barley of the sky to offer sacrifices to heaven.

Shredder chuckled as the tree’s expression changed to look like the word ‘proud’ was written on its face.

“Did you find something?”

“They say you can grow sky barley here.”

“Heavenly barley. I have heard of it. It is said that in the past, humans performed sacrifices to heaven and earth. As you know, when farming, the environment controls many things.”

“Yes. It is greatly affected by the weather.”

“That’s right. Sky barley was usually used to appease the heavens when it wasn’t raining. That’s fortunate. I know how to perform this rain ritual!”

“What does performing a prayer for rain have to do with spirit weapons?”

“Since ancient times, there has been a close relationship between heaven and spirits. That is why items related to spirits. To be exact, spirit weapons are sent to heaven to let the one performing the ritual know that he or she is following the spirits.”

“That is how you obtain permission from heaven and receive help from the spirits.”

“Is it the power of the spirits that makes it rain?”

“That’s what it is.”

Jones talked excitedly, not hiding his excitement.

Shredder, who was listening from the side, chimed in, and Lee seemed to find the explanation interesting.

Of course, the tree, the black blood net, and the red lotus were out of interest.

Walter smiled and came next to Lee Han.

“Did you get the wind tree fruit?”

“Yes. Fortunately, I was able to obtain it.”

“That’s really great. Now, if only we could hear some good news from the dragon side.”

That’s something to wait and see.

While everyone was chatting about their newfound joy, Lee Han took out some food from his bag and handed it to them.

“It feels like a picnic.”

It seemed like it wasn’t a bad feeling to eat a sandwich while feeling the cool breeze.

Jones munched on his sandwich with a big smile on his face, and Schrader walked over to the cart and casually pulled out a bottle of liquor, popping the cap off with his teeth and downing it in one gulp.

“The only regret is that there is a lot to investigate. It seems like it will take a long time… … .”

“That’s okay. I heard that Black Blood Daemang talked to Daebong and decided to have Daebong stay here for the time being.”

“Oh! Really!? Hey! Dude! You did it!”

“Ehehehe~!”

Shredder laughed pleasantly, tossing the black-blooded man’s hair roughly.

Time passed while the people gathered chattered and ate and played.

The blue sky gradually begins to turn red.

Lee Han got up from his seat, thinking that it was time to start a bonfire, and those who had similar thoughts also moved in unison.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been out for a night out.”

“Haha. At this age, it’ll hurt if you sleep outside.”

“What do you mean by vampire?”

As always, they are a fun bunch of people.

Lee Han smirked at them and placed a pot on the campfire.

“What are you going to eat today?”

Instead of answering, Lee Han smiled brightly, washed the rice, and took the ingredients out of his bag.

Hongryeon and Shredder’s eyes lit up when they saw it.

“Bamboo shoots?!”

“Is this bamboo shoot cooking?!”

“Oh. I dug up some bamboo shoots that I grew this morning.”

It is strange that he wakes up and moves earlier than anyone else in the cabin.

Those who had no idea that he had prepared bamboo shoots while they were sleeping looked at Lee Han with a big smile.

“Oh. I don’t think I can live without you. Hey. Can you live without me?”

“I guess I can live.”

“Oh my. How could you say something so harsh… … .”

Hongryeon watched Leehan cook, pushing aside Shredder, who was pretending to cry while talking playfully.

Boil the peeled bamboo shoots in a pot, take them out, clean them, and arrange the cleaned mushrooms and vegetables on top of the washed rice.

“What are you making?”

“I’m going to make bamboo shoot rice. And I’m also going to make stir-fried pork and bamboo shoots.”

“Is it spicy?”

“yes.”

“That’s good!! Hey! I’m opening the box today! Let’s eat and die!!”

He took out a box from the basement of the mansion.

While the guests were licking their lips at the sight of the alcohol contained there, Lee Han continued cooking.

The sky, which had been dyed red, gradually darkens and the moon rises.

As countless stars twinkled across the black sky, bamboo shoot rice was cooking, producing a wonderful fragrance.

“It smells delicious.”

“Are you here?”

By the time the bamboo shoot rice was ready, the dragon’s party had returned.

Their expressions were good, and their bags looked heavy, so it seemed like they had obtained a lot of materials.

“Did you get everything you need?”

“That’s true for now. But this place is so big that I couldn’t investigate everything.”

“Don’t worry. The big hawk has decided to stay here for the time being.”

“That’s good. By the way, hmm… … is that a bamboo shoot dish? It’s been a while since I’ve had this.”

“Haha. Yes. Let’s open it slowly.”

[Very delicious bamboo shoot vegetable rice]

[Rice made with fresh bamboo shoots and vegetables. It is very delicious as it is soaked in vegetable juice.]

[Magic Power increases by 2 when first consumed]

[Increases strength by 2 when first consumed]

[Recovers a large amount of stamina when consumed]

[Small magic power restored when consumed]

[All skills level up by 1 for 24 hours with a very tasty effect]

[Production Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆]

[Very delicious stir-fried bamboo shoots and pork]

[Stir-fried pork with plenty of fresh bamboo shoots. The fatty pork and bamboo shoots go well together and are very delicious.]

[Increases strength by 3 when first consumed]

[Increases Talent by 3 when first consumed]

[Recovers a large amount of magic power when consumed]

[Increased muscle strength for 24 hours when consumed]

[Increases combat skill level by 1 for 24 hours with a very tasty effect]

[Production Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆]

In addition to the two dishes, a simple side dish of vegetable salad was served.

Everyone drooled at the sight of the large bowl of bamboo shoot rice. How delicious it must be.

“You can mix it with the seasoning sauce and eat it. Or you can mix it with the stir-fried pork seasoning and eat it.”

This is why it was served in a large bowl.

When Lee Han handed over the seasoning sauce that he had quickly prepared, everyone scooped up some and mixed about half of it into the bamboo shoot rice.

“thank you for this food!”

Without saying who would go first, everyone shouted and took a bite.

The crunchy texture of bamboo shoots, the sweet juice of vegetables soaked in rice, and the exquisitely balanced seasoning sauce. Everything is perfect.

“This is delicious!”

“It goes perfectly with alcohol, doesn’t it?”

“I didn’t know bamboo shoots could be this delicious.”

Everyone looked at Lee Han and said something.

He seemed satisfied, too, with a faint smile on his lips.

“It’s not bad to come out and eat like this.”

Since I started using the Fairy Path, I haven’t had to stay overnight.

So I never had to eat like this, but eating like this isn’t bad either.

Lee Han saw Seol-i eating bamboo shoot rice in front of him.

“Why are you like that?”

“Eat it while removing the rice particles stuck on the corners of your mouth.”

Lee Han chuckled as he brushed off the remaining rice from Seol-i’s white fur, and Seol-i smiled back at him.

“Give me more food!”

“I ate all the meat!”

“Can you give me some more bamboo shoots?”

Lee Han leisurely nodded his head toward those who handed him empty bowls and plates, as if they had already finished eating.

I heard that you can grow barley in the sky on the back of a big bird, but I couldn’t grow barley in the sky right away.

You can look for barley seeds in the seed vault, but it is not that Lee Han has enough money to increase the crops that need to be grown now.

Naturally, Jones became sullen.

But farming is different. You have to follow his plan.

“Are you going to build it next year?”

“I think so.”

“But what if the big bird flies away… … .”

“I asked Daebong and he said he plans to stay here for about ten years. Don’t worry too much.”

Tree said calmly, patting the sullen Jones.

Although it was a fortunate story, it seems that it was a shame to have to wait another year.

“Don’t bother people and just go.”

“Tch. Got it, bro. See you later!”

I couldn’t stay in the cabin forever because I had research to do at home.

Lee Han returned to his work as he watched Jones, who had laughed and declined the offer to have lunch, leave with Shredder on the fairy trail.

Pick some fist-sized moonlight tomatoes and put them in a basket, then dig up some ground squash next to it and put it on top.

After digging up carrots and green onions and putting them in a basket, Lee Han thought about what to make for lunch today.

“Lee Han! The water pipe is ringing!”

Just then a shout was heard from the cabin.

As I lifted my crystal ball, thinking about what to eat for lunch today, I heard Leon’s voice.

– Mr. Lee Han. How have you been?

“Yes. It’s been a while, Leon. What’s wrong? Your voice is shaking.”

-Yes. Um… … I don’t know how to say this… … .

He hesitated for a moment, then let out a heavy sigh and carefully opened his mouth.

-Trouble is arising in the land that received Gaia’s grace.