hsntnovel Chapter 15 Rat Tooth Dagger and Blue-veined Berries
Chapter 15 Rat Tooth Dagger and Blue-veined Berries
Zhong Chengyu's two roommates looked at each other in dismay. They were both "young masters" who had never slaughtered livestock before, so they were naturally deflated and sat down on the edge of the bed, dejected.
Jiang Ming saw all of this.
A group of students who have never experienced the harsh realities of society have an enthusiasm that comes and goes quickly.
When faced with setbacks, all that's left is complaining and giving up.
But he needs these few workers to maintain basic operational capacity, since a bunch of hopeless wastes are of no value to him and would only drag him down.
"Wait for me to come back."
Jiang Ming left those words behind, ignoring the dejected "young masters," turned around, opened the dormitory door, and went straight back to the neighboring room 305.
Wang Yang was squatting in the bathroom, worrying about the bowl of red and white rat meat, when he heard Jiang Ming's voice outside the dormitory door. He immediately felt like he had seen a savior.
"Old Jiang, you're finally back! This thing is so difficult to deal with, and I don't have a knife to cut it... I can't exactly pull it off with my bare hands!"
"It's okay, I'll deal with it when I get back."
Jiang Ming walked to the sink and picked up the two stiff-haired rat fangs that were placed there.
After this period of time, the bloodstains on the two fangs had dried, turning a dark brown color.
Even so, the curved arc and the chilling white light at the tip still made people hesitant to touch it.
This is the sharpest part of a Lv.1 creature.
Jiang Ming took out a fruit knife from his pocket, gripped the handle, and picked up a fang with his other hand.
With a thought, the familiar light blue panel reappeared.
A not-so-sharp fruit knife + the fangs of a large, bristly rat = ???
Without the slightest hesitation, the synthesis was initiated.
The two items in his hands instantly disintegrated into countless tiny particles of light, which intertwined and recombine in the air.
The light wasn't dazzling, but it carried a chilling, unsettling quality.
A few seconds later, the light faded.
A brand new, sharp blade appeared in Jiang Ming's hand.
The original cheap plastic handle has been transformed into a pale white grip that resembles bone, feels smooth and warm to the touch, and has a slightly rough, non-slip texture.
The blade itself has been completely changed; it is no longer the thin stainless steel sheet it once was, but a slightly curved, grayish-white tooth-like blade.
The blade is about twenty centimeters long, with a thick back and a thin edge, and the tip gleams with a chilling, eerie light.
[Item Obtained: Rat Fang Dagger (Common Weapon)]
[Attribute: Attack Power +5.]
[Special Effect: Tear (Attacks have a chance to tear wounds, increasing bleeding).]
"Holy crap..." Wang Yang's beady eyes widened. He wanted to reach out and touch it but hesitated. "Old Jiang, are you... doing magic? How did the fruit knife change in the blink of an eye?"
"Just a little trick, got it from outside," Jiang Ming casually made up, without offering any further explanation.
He casually grabbed a rag from the sink and flicked it lightly.
"Sizzle."
The thick cotton rag was as easy to cut in two as if it were made of tofu.
The cut was smooth and neat, without even a rough edge.
Top-notch!
Jiang Ming was secretly delighted.
With this rat-tooth dagger, not only is it easier to process ingredients, but it also gives you an extra layer of self-defense in this dangerous world.
"Alright, stop spacing out." Jiang Ming sheathed his fang blade and stuffed the other unused fang into his pocket. "Come next door with me, we're having mutton tonight."
……
The atmosphere in dormitory 302 remained somber.
Zhong Chengyu was holding a dull folding knife, struggling with the lamb leg. He had been cutting for a long time but hadn't even broken half of the skin. Instead, he had exhausted himself.
"Clang!"
The door was pushed open.
Jiang Ming strode in, holding the strangely shaped tooth-like blade in his hand.
"Get out of the way."
Before Zhong Chengyu could react, Jiang Ming pushed him aside.
Before anyone could see what Jiang Ming was holding, a flash of cold light appeared.
"Pfft."
The grayish-white blade sliced through the thick skin and flesh of the lamb leg with ease, like a hot knife cutting through butter.
Just moments ago, Zhong Chengyu was sweating profusely from the tough sheepskin, but in front of this knife, it was as fragile as paper.
"this……"
Zhong Chengyu's mouth dropped open, and he even forgot his dissatisfaction at being pushed aside earlier.
Jiang Ming's wrists moved swiftly; although his movements weren't professional, the sheer sharpness of his blade made dissecting the lamb exceptionally easy.
Debone, peel, and cut into pieces.
In less than twenty minutes, the whole lamb was butchered into eight pieces, turning into piles of processed meat.
Although the cut wasn't very aesthetically pleasing, who cares about appearance at this point?
"Don't just stand there." Jiang Ming wiped the blood off his knife on the sheepskin, looked up at the group of people who were still dumbfounded, and said, "If you want to eat meat, you have to work."
"Old Zhong, take the three of them outside to find firewood. There are plenty of dry branches near the school gate; that should be enough for us."
"Alright!" Zhong Chengyu was the first to react, his eyes gleaming. "As long as I can eat meat, I'll do anything, even collect trash, let alone gather tree branches!"
"Me too! Me too!" Zhong Chengyu's other roommate quickly raised his hand, afraid of being left out and not getting any food.
"Remember, don't go too far," Jiang Ming instructed. "Just search the area near the school gate. If you see anything suspicious, run back immediately."
The four men obeyed the order and left like wild dogs that had broken free of their reins.
Only Jiang Ming and Wang Yang remained in the dormitory.
"Old Wang, go and take apart that metal bunk bed of yours." Jiang Ming pointed to the empty bed in the corner that used to be used to store miscellaneous items. "We need a grill."
……
Time flies by in the midst of busyness.
As the sun set, the sky was dyed blood red.
The eerily red sunset shone on the mottled exterior walls of the dormitory building, exuding a desolate and desperate atmosphere unique to the apocalypse.
Li Bin and his three companions returned home laden with spoils.
They not only carried back two large bundles of dry branches, but each of their pockets was also bulging.
"Old Jiang! Look what this is!"
As soon as he entered, Zhong Chengyu pulled out a handful of dark blue berries and held them out in his palm as if presenting a treasure.
The fruit was only the size of a fingernail, with a smooth skin and a faint fragrance.
Jiang Ming took one, and information immediately popped up in his field of vision.
【Name: Blue-veined Berry】
[Quality: Average]
[Effect: It can slightly restore physical strength after consumption, and has a sweet taste.]
"This is good stuff!" Jiang Ming said, somewhat surprised. "Where did you find it?"
"It's right in the direction we came back from!" Li Bin exclaimed, popping a blueberry into his mouth. "The taste is absolutely amazing, much better than the blueberries sold at the fruit shop! I feel so energized after eating them!"
"Is there anything else?" Jiang Ming asked.
"That's all."
Zhong Chengyu, who had been looking excited, suddenly looked down and shook his head.