The Cannon Fodder in the Global Apocalypse Game lives a leisurely life
Chapter 187: I’m not gay

Chapter 187: I’m not gay

Siri’s destination early morning was the opposite direction of the Forbidden Zone, 300 meters near the area where the Kitchen Duchy was originally built. It was a small forest but the distribution of trees was denser than the ones in Forbidden Area and was dominated by parasitic vines and poisonous plants, grasses, and shrubs, a habitat to most kinds of snakes.

While he was unlucky in searching for herbs that can replaced the role of a health and mana recovery, but his bad luck was qualified enough to find this.

He did encounter snakes, pythons, boas, big and small, he was chased and the unfortunate situation increased his snake poison resistance to Level 3.

After the grueling hours of fighting and harvesting, the Elf was able to get [Toxifera Vine X17], [Bitter Nightshade Vine x23], [Jimson Flowers X134], [Nerim Strychnos Leaves X78], and [Datura Plant X235]. There still more varieties but those were guarded by dens occupied by snakes, each numbering more than fifties.

Thus, he didn’t proceed. The monsters also dropped skin that can be made into soft armor and coins but the amount was very small despite him killing hundreds of them.

His level also went up to 14 but he didn’t want to check it at all because he was afraid of seeing his luck stat.

Besides from being deterrents, these poisons he could also coat their weapons. The only matter left was adding field fortifications like palisade barrier and those arrow slits and loops.

Close combat units would also need a defensive wood mantlets or their movements will be impeded and limit if they were to stay in the wall.

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The five entered the territory and saw the residents including the pixie and the fox were in the middle of having a chat and making dinner.

"Master!" Both Elga and Little Mantou shouted and run towards the entrance when they saw Li Chunhua and Long Haoran.

The pixie hugged her Master while fox wagged its tails and scratched Li Chunhua’s pants.

Long Haoran gave the pixie a small pat on her head and Elga giggled and rubbed her face on his shirt.

Li Chunhua lifted Little Mantou and when she saw there was no wound, she set him down.

"Landowner, come and sit with us!" Aunt He and Meng Chu also waved their hands causing the others especially the young people to be excited. Having to seat with Baozi, the richest player was a dream coming true, they can brag about it in the global chat.

The eyes of Li Chunhua and the gluttons went straight and lifted their feet.

The Elf could already imagined the end results if ever these three went to hitch a free meal and instantly used the fatuous ruler logic, citing scenarios of a king taking the citizens hard earned supplies for his own and ending up getting killed in the rebellion incited by the same citizens.

To nail it, he questioned them, if some other people eat most of the meals you cook, would you feel good about it?

The gluttons’ faces changed. The answer to that was simple: Beat him!

But Li Chunhua pursed her lips. "I’ll have just one plate. How could you be so cruel?"

The other gluttons nodded.

"As if I believed you. " Siri rolled his eyes. Those pots were not even enough for to satisfy her. He knew better how many portions her budget was each meal. What’s more surprising was that the Long guy didn’t utter a single complain or ask for a change in job position.

Preparing 10 kg or more each meal isn’t an easy feat and there were still snacks, brunch, and rations.

These people were high maintenance.

Li Chunhua wanted to complain but when Long Haoran said he’ll cook more meat dishes tonight, the gluttons instantly behaved well.

"Alright. Let’s go..." Li Chunhua led her food army towards her residences but not before saying, "No need Auntie, Chef Long will cook for us."

Aunt He, Meng Chu and the young people were a bit disappointed but still smiled. "Okay, landowner. Happy Dinner!"

"You too!" Li Chunhua waved her hand before entering the door. The Elf followed them behind.

The Elf heaved a huge sigh of relief which Long Haoran heard. He remembered that he already had the essence and increased his pace to catch up with the Elf.

"About the essence, I have them." He spoke in a low voice enough for only the elf to hear and showed the fist-size hoarfrost crystal. Using his body, Meng Chu and the others didn’t see it.

Siri stopped instantly when he heard it and dropped his sack near the doorsteps and turned around and his sight landed on the crystal. "Where did you get it?"

"Boss lairs. I also have this." Long Haoran handed the crystal to the elf before taking the Blood Karmic Rimestone. Only that monkey didn’t have items that give essence.

Boss lair? The Elf rubbed his chin and took the item.

There was no need for Siri to use his appraisal skill. As a race close to nature, he could sense the thin wisp of essence energy the crystals released. "This is good."

"Did you say you needed to grow plants that can give essence to cook?" Although he didn’t know the reason why this Long guy knew of the matter of essence, but it will benefit his Master.

Long Haoran nodded.

"Then I’ll help you raised the crops on the condition that you shared the cook dishes made from the essence crops to my Master." The Elf offered.

Long Haoran readily agreed. "Of course." He was only going to feed it to his brother and her.

The corner of the Elf’s mouth lifted. "Let’s go inside."

Siri picked up the sack. The two entered the door and closed it.

The Elf placed the sack on the hallway before saying, "Give me the rest of the crystals and the seed you want to grow."

Long Haoran gave 50% of the crystals and the Nectarine Seed. The Elf went to get extra sheets from Li Chunhua’s bedroom and made a bag before placing the crystals inside.

"How long will take to grow?" Long Haoran asked.

"That depends on how much crystals you want to use. Essence can also speed up the crops’ growth."

Long Haoran took another 20%. "With all of these crystals, how long will it be?"

The Elf raised his eyebrows and accepted the crystals before replying, "The nectarine seed is Class five and your crystals are only third class. The rough estimate will take one week at the fastest and 200 crystals." If it was a 5th class crystal, it will only take 3 days and 40 units.

One week...

Looks like he won’t be able to use it.

Seeing the man furrowing his brows, the Elf who was in a good mood said, "If you’re in a hurry, these crystals can also be used for those ordinary crops, the quality of the vegetable and fruits will improved and will be able to store essence but only in small amount contrary the advanced crops like the nectarine seed."

This type of plants can developed nodes in their roots that help in absorbing essence better.

Long Haoran was glad and agreed.

The Elf after tying the sheet backpack on his back bid the Long guy goodbye.

"Hold on." Long Haoran took the paper he picked up under the living room’s table and gave it to the Elf.

Siri was confused and took it. He read the contents carefully and the more he read, the more his expression became weirder before he ripped the paper to shreds while saying to Long Haoran with his eyes laced with pity. "Buddy, I’m not gay." Aiyaa, his otherworldly beauty ruined another man’s sexual orientation.

Long Haoran: Huh?

"Don’t worry buddy. You’ll find someone who will accept you someday." The Elf patted Long Haoran’s shoulders before walking the door and flipping his shampoo-commercial award winning golden hair. Aiyaa, It’s my fault for being so good-looking, charming, and ethereal. I broke another person’s heart. Bad Siri, so bad...

Long Haoran stared at the Elf until the latter closed the door before looking at the torn pieces of paper on the floor: ಠ_ಠ So...It was not his? He bent down and gathered the paper on his palm. How do he fix this?

(Little Baozi: Thank you for the gifts Eiirmac, Konner_Loking and BowsetteIRL. (✿◡‿◡) Okay, this a sane Chapter. I’m relieved. (～￣▽￣)～)