Xie Yuan remembered the tree where the tiger had slept.
At a glance, it was thick enough that several people would have to link arms to encircle it. It stood tall and graceful like a canopy, shading half the clearing, still lush and dripping green despite it being winter.
Though he could not identify it, he knew it had to be a fine species of tree. If it were chopped down, how fiercely would it burn?
No, using it as firewood would be a waste. That wood was clearly first-rate. If he hauled it out and sold it to the Masters in town for furniture, he would definitely make a fortune!
Unfortunately, the tree was simply too large. Xie Yuan was not confident he could fell it, and even if he could, he would not be able to haul it out... Besides, thinking of how much Spiritual Qi such a tree possessed, it would be a pity to cut it down.
Still, if he remembered correctly, he had seen several camphor trees and yellow phoebes on the way to hunt the tiger. They were all excellent materials for furniture, right around that clearing. He could deal with them and make quite a bit of money.
In the past, he might not have recognized them. But after Chopping Wood advanced, even his ability to identify trees had improved. He also knew how to cut them without damaging his axe or ruining the trees.
"These next few days are the crucial stage for getting started in martial arts. I have no time to chop wood... Once I get through this stretch, I'll find a way to get those trees out. Those are all silver!"
Chopping Wood was his main means of earning money now; he could not give it up.
Besides, Chopping