Half a month later, in the afternoon.
Chen Mu had just emerged from the underground chamber and was sitting beneath the wooden shed, drinking tea.
He held a copy of Exotic Beast Analysis and read it at a leisurely pace.
The Lower Courtyard had gradually returned to peace. Aside from a few small Mutant Beasts skilled at hiding, most had already been cleared out.
When he went to the Scripture Transmission Courtyard to buy books two days ago, Tongtian Market had already become deserted.
The Lower Academy Disciples had returned to their respective areas to clean up the aftermath.
Because the damage was severe, the Lower Courtyard had also announced adjustments to the land rent. After reporting their losses, tenants could receive appropriate reductions.
"Sadly, none of that applies to me." Chen Mu shrugged, unconcerned. After all, the Yellow Sprout Rice Field was not his main source of income.
He was idly reading when—
A burst of insight suddenly flooded his mind.
Knowledge rushed into his head: knife techniques for handling different kinds of Exotic Beast Meat, which parts were easier to cut, how much force was appropriate and labor-saving, and more.
Chen Mu looked strangely at the gray wall.
Culinary: 20/10000/Rank 5;
Reading the Butcher's Work Manual had increased his knowledge of Mutant Beasts, yet it had somehow leveled up his Culinary skill?
"At least I've gained some new ways to handle Exotic Beast Meat." Chen Mu shook his head with a laugh.
Hmm... at least he could make braised pork now!
Mutant Beast meat was far too tough. Boiling it took time and effort, with poor results.
Now that he had a new method for tenderizing meat, he could finally try out some new dishes.
"If only I had a pressure cooker."
At dusk, in the Low