Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start
Chapter 198 - 197: Farm Routine, Wild Boars Are Back Again!

Chapter 198: Chapter 197: Farm Routine, Wild Boars Are Back Again!

The New Year was approaching.

This year, Xu Yang had made quite a bit of money.

Some came from the mountain goods he had harvested, such as ginseng, Polygonum multiflorum, and musk.

Some came from system rewards, such as tricycles, tractors, and an Audi A6.

And then there was the profit earned from selling the crops.

Now, his savings had also reached over eight hundred thousand.

This income was surely high-income status in the village.

It was only surpassed by the village chief’s family; otherwise, he would have been the wealthiest in the village.

This was just the beginning.

Xu Yang hoped his farm could grow even bigger and become more lively.

As the New Year neared, lanterns were lit up at night on the farm.

The red light was soft and festive.

If firecrackers sounded occasionally from the direction of the village, the dogs didn’t like it and would run back into the house, scared.

The Sika Deer did the same.

Leopard was originally not afraid, staring with its big eyes toward the direction where the firecrackers were being set off.

But when it saw that Little Black and Yuanbao were very afraid, it also began to feel scared.

Every time firecrackers sounded, it would run behind Xu Yang, its eyes becoming somewhat panicked.

Seeing this, Xu Yang would sigh.

"Xiao Hua, you are a leopard!"

"Can’t you have a clear understanding of your own strength?"

"Look across this farm, and aside from me, your fighting power is the strongest."

"How can you be afraid of firecrackers!"

Xiao Hua was indeed an oddity among the wild leopards, lacking in wildness but having an extra dose of cuteness and silliness.

It was just right to keep by his side.

That afternoon.

Xu Yang got in touch with the slaughterhouse; the pigs in the pen were all going to be sold off.

The farm kept one pig for the winter, and the rest were sold.

Although it was hard to part with them after raising them, that’s just the way of farming.

It was a cycle; there were always new animals.

Some time ago, Xu Yang completed a task and received a pig food recipe reward.

In simple terms, it was a porridge made of corn, pumpkin, and cabbage.

It just so happened that the farm still had some Gem Corn left for feeding pigs and stored pumpkins and cabbages as vegetables.

Mixing them to make a porridge was just perfect.

"The pigs are about to be sold, let’s give them a good meal,"

"I’ll make the pig feed tomorrow morning," Xu Yang said to Ma Wen, who was responsible for raising the pigs.

Ma Wen nodded, thinking to himself that the Farmer still had a soft heart.

Who knew that Xu Yang would add the next second:

"However, our farm raises eco-friendly pigs, and the pork is delicious, almost without any gamey taste."

"We must tell the slaughterhouse to leave us half a side of pork."

Hearing Xu Yang’s words, Ma Wen was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly nodded, "Yes, yes."

These days, the pigs sold must go to the slaughterhouse.

The money was all made by the slaughterhouse.

The profits for farmers were dwindling.

Early the next morning.

Xu Yang got up to take charge of cooking the pig food.

In the big iron pot, Xu Yang poured in an appropriate amount of water, then added broken corn kernels and began to simmer.

He also chopped some carrots, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes and broke apart a head of cabbage.

There was a large quantity of corn kernels.

These kernels, mixed into the water and stirred, quickly turned a glittering golden color.

Xu Yang wielded an iron shovel, constantly stirring the pot.

The corn porridge gleamed.

A wave of corn fragrance hit the nose, and it was quite pleasant.

Though this was pig feed, this step wasn’t much different from making corn porridge, so smelling delicious was normal.

At this moment, Ma Wen and the other two had just come out to work, ready to head to the kitchen to grab something to eat.

Upon smelling the scent of corn, they were immediately drawn towards the pig pen.

This stove was at the entrance of the breeding area, where Xu Yang was seen cooking a large pot of corn porridge, with chopped radishes, sweet potatoes, cabbages, and more placed beside him.

"Farmer, what are you making?"

Ma Wen approached, looking at the corn porridge with curiosity.

"Cooking pig food, didn’t I say so yesterday?"

"I contacted the slaughterhouse in the afternoon, and all these pigs will be sold."

"Giving them a good meal today," Xu Yang replied as he cooked the corn, still responding.

As he spoke, he swept the carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin into the pot.

These three ingredients would soften and melt into the porridge after a brief cooking, infusing their taste into it.

Even melting away gradually.

This cooking process made it smell even better.

All three knew Xu Yang’s cooking skills were remarkably good, especially when it came to roast duck and Eight Treasure Duck, which were particularly excellent.

However, he was usually too busy and hardly ever cooked.

On the rare occasions he did cook, it was a special treat he made for himself.

Seeing the pig food Xu Yang was cooking now, the three felt rather envious.

"This porridge looks really good, cooked so aromatic!"

Wang Wu exclaimed in surprise from the side.

Hearing this, Xu Yang smiled and said,

"The recipe is very simple. After I finish cooking this batch of pig food, I’ll make a big pot of porridge in the kitchen later."

"Porridge is suitable in the morning."

"You guys prepare some corn, fresh corn, and get a pumpkin ready."

"I’ll cook it in a bit,"

"What we eat will definitely be better than this."

Hearing Xu Yang’s words, the three hurried off to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients.

Xu Yang continued simmering the corn, pumpkin, cabbage, sweet potato, and carrot porridge in the pot.

This porridge was thick and hearty.

The pigs were going on the scales today. Eating their fill would add some extra weight.

Little Black and Yuanbao also picked up on the scent.

The two creatures first ran over for a look, and upon seeing Xu Yang cooking porridge, they promptly ran back.

A little while later, both reappeared, each holding a food bowl in their mouth.

Yuanbao was originally quite serious, with a strong obedience common to the Maquan breed.

But after being with Little Black for a while, he picked up some bad habits.

They even know to come find their owner for food.

Not just those two, at this time, Xiao Hua also showed up with her food bowl in her mouth.

Xiao Hua’s food bowl was a small stainless steel basin, and Xu Yang would usually put some raw meat and raw chicken in it to feed her.

Seeing her appear with an adorably foolish expression, Xu Yang said with a smile,

"Xiao Hua, what’s up, Gem Corn, pumpkin, and red sweet potato, which one will you eat?"

"Don’t follow Little Black’s lead."

However, it was indeed time to feed the little ones in the morning.

The first thing to do upon waking up was to feed the animals on the farm, which had become a routine.

Xu Yang continued to simmer the pig feed.

The pig feed was quickly cooked through, and the fragrance spread outward.

Over at the pigsty, the domestic pigs became somewhat restless.

Xu Yang first scooped two large spoons of thick porridge, feeding both Little Black and Yuanbao separately.

The two animals immediately bowed their heads and started eating voraciously.

Dogs are omnivorous animals; they eat everything.

Leopard looked towards Xu Yang with an expectant expression.

"Wait a moment, I’ll get you some meat," Xu Yang said.

Feeding a leopard is a big expense, not affordable for most people.

The monthly "Cat Food" alone would cost at least two thousand yuan.

Of course, for Xu Yang, keeping a leopard brought him great joy, so the money didn’t matter much.

Xu Yang got a piece of meat for Xiao Hua.

Xiao Hua also lowered her head and began to eat.

Then, Xu Yang called over a worker, and the two of them carried over a large iron pot and placed it on the ground, waiting for the pig feed to cool down for a few minutes.

After that, they poured all the pig feed into the clean trough.

The pale and tender domestic pigs were already starving.

Gathering together, they began to eat frantically.

Pigs, as creatures, only had two things in their lives: eating and sleeping.

This was the result of being domesticated as livestock by humans.

As long as they were well-fed and had a good sleep, their short lives were comfortable.

Xu Yang watched these guys eating heartily and observed for a few seconds.

Then, he went to the back kitchen to busily prepare the breakfast porridge.

The workers also helped out.

After all, it didn’t make sense for the boss to work while the workers rested.

If the boss had to work personally, the workers would definitely help out.

Actually, Xu Yang didn’t mind these things, but everyone was sensible.

Rules of human relationships exist for a reason.

You can’t just have three people sitting outside with bowls, waiting to be served.

The back kitchen became busy.

This breakfast was quite sumptuous.

Xu Yang’s cooking skills were superb, and this time he used fresh Gem Corn, crushed into bits before being cooked, making it smell many times more aromatic than before.

Moreover, the corn looked even softer and stickier.

Soon, the fragrant scent filled the air.

The workers had cooked steamed buns in the steamer on the side.

All were hand-kneaded buns, chewy and without the yeast-risen feeling.

Add some cold dishes and stir-fry a few earthy chicken eggs from the chicken nest.

This breakfast was then ready to be served.

Because the pace of the farm was rather slow, they could take their time with breakfast.

There was no requirement to clock in for work; after all, they were always on the job.

Soon, breakfast was ready, and the workers started eating at the dining table.

There was heating in the kitchen, so eating didn’t feel cold.

It was winter now, and staying warm was the most important thing.

"Next year, we’ll start by expanding the greenhouses and fields, then refurbish the living quarters," Xu Yang said while eating his bun.

"We’ll need places to live when there are more people."

The three of them wolfed down the Gem Corn porridge.

The porridge had an exceptional taste.

Xu Yang had added some sweet potatoes and pumpkin to it, both of which completely melted into the porridge, adding a sweet plant flavor.

With one sip, your mouth was filled with deliciousness.

The corn was top-quality fresh corn, with an extremely pure fragrance.

Take a sip, slightly chew, and you could feel the sweetness bursting from the corn kernels.

The scorching sensation traveled down the throat into the body.

The whole body felt hot and particularly comfortable.

One bowl of porridge wasn’t enough; everyone wanted a second bowl.

Eating such a hot meal in winter felt simply too good.

The four were eating in the kitchen with a relaxed atmosphere,

when suddenly a burst of urgent barking came from outside the kitchen.

Maquan and Little Black were barking like mad.

"What’s happening?"

All of their faces changed.

The barking was not normal.

Having just finished eating, they hurried to the direction of the barking.

Once outside, they saw near the pigsty a big black wild boar, furiously striking the iron gate with its snout.

The two dogs were very fierce, barking madly beside the wild boar, but considering the size difference, they did not engage directly.

That was the right call, having the courage to bark at the wild boar was already enough.

Xiao Hua, on the other hand, was hiding not far away, looking over with a panicked and bewildered expression.

She was never aggressive, or rather, her aggression had not yet been provoked.

That was fine; staying on the farm was safer.

"Damn, a wild boar!" Xu Yang’s expression changed.

"Li Shan, grab a smartphone and record a video for me," he said.

Then, Xu Yang suddenly got excited.

He grabbed an iron shovel nearby and charged towards the wild boar.

"Don’t come over; just watch from the side," Xu Yang said, making sure to instruct the workers.

Li Shan reacted swiftly, hastily taking out his smartphone to shoot the scene, anxious not to miss a single detail.

Ma Wen and Wang Wu had never witnessed such a scene but also picked up iron shovels nearby, ready to back up Xu Yang.

The wild boar had been attracted by the smell of pig feed and had broken through the fence, barging in.

The farm, which had been somewhat quiet in winter, was suddenly filled with an agitated atmosphere with the arrival of the wild boar.