Early the next morning, Ding Niu got up on time, had breakfast, and received his distribution, which was five acres as usual.

When he went to the cattle farm to pick up the cows, he naturally couldn't get the old cows. Ding Niu pretended to ask, and the steward said sarcastically:

"That cow was sold when I was old. I'll give you a strong one this time. You got a bargain, so you have to work hard!"

It seemed that they didn't want to make any announcement. Ding Niu was so happy that he took the cow and went to plow the fields.

He deliberately saved up his physical strength, so he let the strong ox exert more power when plowing the fields. He worked hard all day, and by evening, he would finish plowing the five acres of land, which was much slower than yesterday.

I went to practice as usual in the evening and found a secluded place to start. However, I only dug four flat stakes, practiced basic boxing moves, and exercised basic strength. I stopped driving tree stakes for a day to conserve my strength.

Until late at night, with enough energy and vitality, Ding Niu set off.

For safety's sake, he had a dagger tucked into his waist.

Following Zhao Hanjiang to find yesterday's location, and confirming again that there was no tail, Ding Niu grabbed the river bank and went down, step by step, relying on it.

But when I searched again, there were some deviations.

The first time I went down, I didn't find the target.

Ding Niu remained calm and never rushed forward, even if he couldn't find the cave, he was not impatient.

When you dive deep into the water, the water pressure squeezes your body very hard and consumes your energy. If you can persist for a long time, it is also a kind of exercise.

Compared with hitting tree stumps, it is another way to exercise. It is dark and unknown underwater, which is scary. If you can stay calm, you will naturally develop your character and endurance.

Ding Niu found that this kind of exercise was also a good way, and he decided to increase such training in the future.

After going back and forth twice, I became more proficient and unhurried.

After going down for the third time, Ding Niu finally got his wish and found the entrance of the cave.

He was still very careful and sneaked all the way until he finally saw the water outlet. He slowly emerged and saw the old cow lying in front of him at the first sight.

Ding Niu was shocked and did not dare to inhale rashly. He still used his true energy instead of breathing.

He touched it gently and very slowly. When he got closer, he saw the terrifying gap in the old cow's back, with a large piece of flesh missing.

Horrible.

Ding Niu only glanced at it and felt angry in his heart.

He forced himself down and examined the wound on the old cow. The wound on the back looked terrible, but the loss of flesh and blood was not much, but the abdomen was hollowed out first.

Ding Niu takes a closer look:

The wound was not as clean as a sword stab, but rather it looked like it had been gnawed, torn, and the edges were ragged.

If it weren't for this dark cave at the bottom of the water, Ding Niu would think it was a beast biting him, but in such a deep water cave, what thing would have such a habit?

Ding Niu doesn't know the solution.

He secretly adjusted his breath and returned quietly.

No matter what it is, if you eat more, you will usually have great strength and ferocity.

However, Dinniu already knows its habits: it eats raw flesh and blood and likes to eat internal organs.

There is a way to deal with it.

After returning home, Ding Niu was lying on the bed, and heaven and man were fighting.

The first two times he missed Lao Niu, he was ignorant and fearless when entering the water, because he did not know the danger in the underground cave. Now the danger has clearly been placed in front of him.

The reality couldn't help but keep him awake.

There are unknown monsters that eat raw flesh and blood.

The old cow is dead, and he will not live long. The dead have passed away, and so are the living.

Is it worth taking the risk again?

Even if it may cost you your own life?

Lao Niu actually saved his life when he was young and weak. If he only thought about it in his heart and talked about it, in fact, he never really appreciated Lao Niu's kindness.

He has to accept the reality: his character, will, and determination are nothing more than that.

If he really regarded Lao Niu as his benefactor, he would not hesitate.

Ding Niu thought of this and fell asleep peacefully.

A night of silence.

The next day, Ding Niu finished the assigned farm work early and went to the mulberry field at the foot of Liangjia'ao Mountain.

At the time of spring plowing, which is also the time when everything recovers, Liangjia'ao except for the thousand acres of farmland in the middle, some women and children in the town's guard house are also engaged in other jobs in the corners.

For example, planting mulberry and raising silkworms.

The mulberry here is not a mulberry tree, but a plant called ground mulberry. Ding Niu knows this thing. It is called bima on earth. It can be found in many places. Its leaves can raise silkworms, its seeds can extract oil, and it can be eaten.

Used for lamp oil lighting.

Here, the mulberry seeds are also used to raise silkworms, and the mulberry seeds are patted with a knife and fried in a pot. After a while, the oil will be refined. Add chopped green onion and fry the pot, and the whole street will be filled with fragrance. If you fry it again

If you drop an egg, it will be fatal.

Ding Niu tried his best to practice his martial arts. He ate whatever he caught and asked Shen Nong to taste the herbs. Ever since he discovered the land mulberry, he had already made up his mind.

This time I came here and shamelessly asked my aunt who grew mulberries for mulberry seeds. I was promised a lot of benefits before I got some. Plus I secretly saved a bunch of mulberry seeds.

I took these mulberry seeds, but they were not used for tonic.

I used bottles, jars, large leaves and other utensils, and simply made some not-so-pure distilled water, pounded the mulberry seeds into a slurry, washed, filtered out the precipitate with gauze, and dried in the shade to obtain powder.

These powders are highly toxic.

Just don't be exposed to heat.

After getting these, he tried every means and spent all his savings to secretly buy a live chicken from the kitchen waiter.

Then prepare a sealed iron box, a boning knife, and finally wrap the powder into balls with rice flour.

At night, as usual, I went out to practice Qigong.

When the calculated time came, he secretly came to Zhao Hanjiang, fed the rice noodles balls to the chickens, then grabbed them and stuffed them into the iron box, racing against time.

All the way into the water, first of all, you must not suffocate or crush the chicken to death. Secondly, you must hurry up. If the rice flour shell outside the powder is digested and the poisonous powder inside is exposed, the chicken will die first.

Ding Niu was bold and careful. He calculated the time well, mobilized his energy, and cooperated very quickly with his hands and feet. He entered the water very quickly at the beginning. After entering the hole, turning the corner, and reaching the water outlet, he remained cautious.

Along the way, many accidents are likely to occur.

for example:

What to do if you encounter enemies along the way?

If you don't encounter any problems after coming down twice, then strictly follow the time of the first two times, neither early nor late, and follow successful experience.

What if you get to the place and throw the chicken out, but the enemy is not there? Then all plans will be in vain.

Ding Niu will not be discouraged and will continue next time.

What if the poison doesn't kill the enemy?

Then think of other ways.

Ding Niu has plans for these.

Accidents always happen, all arrangements are only in six words.

Do your best and obey destiny.

After coming out of the water, the chicken was still alive, and its neck was stuck, making it unable to scream.

The iron cage sank to the bottom of the water, and with the boning knife between his teeth, he slowly came ashore. Looking at the old cow again, a large piece of flesh and blood was missing from his back.

This creature feeds on old cattle, so it's probably still here if it doesn't have to go out to hunt.

Ding Niu looked around, cautiously, and got into the belly of the old cow. The fishy and rotten smell hit his face, and sticky blood clots fell on his face, hands, and body.

Ding Niu endured the discomfort and secretly said to Lao Niu, "Bless me, I will avenge you!"

Cack!

With a flick of the hand, the live chicken in his hand was thrown out, flapping its wings and clucking wildly.

The Ding Niu slid completely into the belly of the cow, condensed the Qi in the ears, and waited intently.

Bless you, old cow!

After a while, a strong fishy smell and a squealing sound filled the nose and ears. The crow of the live chicken suddenly stopped, followed by the sounds of tearing, chewing, and swallowing.

In the dark and confined space, I heard a strange sound in my ears, steel teeth colliding, chewing bones, swallowing and whimpering. Even though Ding Niu was mentally prepared, he still felt his hair standing on end.

What happened next was even more terrifying. The monster swallowed a live chicken and seemed to taste fresh flesh and blood. It screamed with excitement, but still wasn't satisfied. It jumped on the back of the old cow, tearing and gnawing at it crazily.

The Ding Niu was below, separated only by flesh and blood. He felt the sudden increase in weight, and the sound of swallowing and biting could be heard above his head.

If the monster eats it again, they will look at each other.

Ding Niu completely replaced his breathing with his true energy, grasped the sharp bone-picking knife, and stood ready.
To be continued...