Farmland and pond
The Deboning Knife got stuck in the turtle's shell, causing the Mutated Turtle to writhe wildly, churning the murky river water.
Lu Heng did not give it a second chance to struggle.
He gripped the hilt with both hands and thrust downwards with tremendous force, the blade cutting deep into the shell's seams until it reached the hilt.
Click.
A dull cracking sound came from inside the tortoise shell.
The Mutated Turtle's struggle abruptly ceased. Its massive body stiffened for a moment before going completely limp, its limbs sprawling helplessly in the shallow muddy water. Turbid blood slowly seeped from the cut, greedily drawn clean by the Deboning Knife.
Lu Heng pulled out the Deboning Knife and shook off the remaining blood and foam from the blade.
There were no extra expressions.
He bent down, grabbed the Mutated Turtle's forelimbs, and put the entire corpse into the Wristband Space.
The remaining Mudstone Pincer-Mouthed Turtle watched the whole thing from the sidelines, their turbid vertical pupils fixed on Lu Heng's movements without blinking, and not a single turtle in the group made a sound.
The Turtle King lowered its head slightly, submerging its enormous head in the water and exhaling a string of bubbles.
Lu Heng ignored the turtles' reaction and turned to put the four treasure chests on the ground into his Wristband Space one by one.
Three Black Iron Chest and one Bronze Treasure Chest.
He straightened up and faced the Turtle King.
"If you encounter any unusual or rare items or treasures later, you can come back to me for a trade. The reward will remain the same, settled in a treasure chest."
The Turtle King slowly raised its head, a glimmer of clarity flashing in its turbid pupils, and nodded slightly with its massive head.
Lu Heng didn't linger any longer. He turned and walked up the riverbank, his figure quickly disappearing into the dense forest.
The Companion King Snake followed silently behind, its body disappearing into the grass, leaving only a barely perceptible trail.
Back at the Shelter.
Lu Heng walked inside the enclosure, took out the Mutated Turtle corpse from his Wristband Space, and threw it directly at the Blood-Devouring Vine by the enclosure.
The dark red vines instantly came to life, several tendrils suddenly shooting out, wrapping around the Mutated Turtle's corpse, and dragging it deep into the vines. The twisted and deformed flesh gradually melted away under the vines' embrace, along with the chaotic mutated energy within its body, all of which was absorbed completely.
The entire process was completely silent.
Lu Heng stood aside, watching as the Blood-Devouring Vine devoured the entire corpse. After confirming that there were no remnants, he turned and walked into the Shelter.
He took out all four treasure chests from the Wristband Space and placed them on the ground in order.
The three Black Iron Chest are placed on the left, while the Bronze Treasure Chest is placed separately on the right.
He first picked up the first Black Iron Chest, fastened the clasp, and twisted it hard.
Click.
The lid popped open.
Inside were several sealed bags of compressed rations, with the expiration date and calorie information marked on the outer packaging. Next to them was a small packet of lettuce seeds, sealed in a moisture-proof bag.
Lu Heng gathered the food and seeds aside and picked up the second Black Iron Chest.
The lid was lifted, revealing a tortoise shell shield about half a person's height lying quietly at the bottom. The shield was grayish-brown, covered with a layer of fine scale patterns, with rounded and smooth edges, and two leather handles on the back.
Black Iron Tier Turtle Shell Shield.
Lu Heng lifted it with one hand, weighed it in his hand, and found it lighter than he had expected. He leaned the tortoise-shell shield against the wall and picked up the third Black Iron Chest.
The lid popped open, revealing two fist-sized module cores inside. One shimmered with a pale blue, watery light, while the other glowed with a dark brownish-yellow light.
Pond Module. Farmland Module.
Lu Heng took out the two module cores and placed them on the ground, then turned his gaze to the last Bronze Treasure Chest.
The Bronze Treasure Chest had a much finer pattern than the Black Iron Tier, and its metal edges gleamed with a cold, subtle light.
He fastened the clasp and infused it with a wisp of Mental Energy.
Buzz--
The lid of the box slowly popped open, and three beams of light rose from inside the box in sequence, hovering in front of Lu Heng.
The first ray was a pale green ball of light, which unfolded into a semi-transparent scroll of data pages, densely covered with text and illustrations.
[Basic and Simple Composting Knowledge Materials]
This course provides a complete set of practical tips for basic natural composting, requiring no industrial equipment or chemical raw materials. It utilizes the fermentation principles of natural microorganisms. All materials are readily available in the wild: fallen leaves, withered grass, plant debris, decaying matter, a small amount of soil, animal blood, and scraps of soft tissue. A layered stacking method is used: a layer of dry, breathable grass, a layer of moist, decomposed organic matter, and a thin layer of compacted soil, continuously stacked. Maintain moderate moisture, ensure ventilation and avoid direct sunlight, and turn the compost regularly for natural decomposition and fermentation.
The finished organic fertilizer has a loose texture and mild, long-lasting fertility, which can improve soil compaction in barren areas and significantly increase crop survival rate and growth rate.
Lu Heng's gaze lingered on this passage for two seconds.
This corresponds perfectly to the Farmland Module we just obtained. The barren soil is infertile and compacted, resulting in an extremely low survival rate when directly sown. This composting technology can solve this problem.
Of the three, this is the most useful right now.
As the second ray of light faded, a long sword hovered in front of Lu Heng.
The sword has a thin, straight blade, forged from a single piece of high-density refined alloy, with a sharp edge and a restrained, cold gleam. The hilt is wrapped with a non-slip dark strap, providing a stable grip.
A refined Bronze longsword.
Lu Heng reached out and grasped the sword hilt, twisting his wrist so that the sword tip drew a straight arc in the air.
It feels good in the hand.
But he quickly put the sword down.
Thrusting, slashing, and straight thrusting—this power generation logic is completely different from that of a knife. A knife moves along a slashing arc, relying on the waist and abdomen to drive the shoulder and arm, releasing the force along the arc; a sword moves along a straight line, relying on the wrist and fingertips to finely adjust the angle, sending the force out from the tip of the sword. The two systems cannot be used interchangeably without extensive practice.
Temporarily put on hold.
As the third beam of light faded, a palm-sized, silver-gray device landed in Lu Heng's palm.
[Portable Energy-Storage Constant-Temperature Air Conditioner]:
Brief description: It can be used simply by connecting to a power source. It has three modes: constant temperature cooling, heating, and dehumidification. It is used to regulate the temperature and humidity in enclosed spaces and to protect against extreme heat, blizzards, extreme cold, and damp, moldy weather.
Lu Heng checked the temperature inside the Shelter; it was neither too hot nor too cold, and the air was dry and refreshing.
It's not needed now.
Extreme weather is bound to come sooner or later, and this thing will be a lifesaver then. Keep it for now.
After evaluating the three items, Lu Heng put the longsword and air conditioner into his Wristband Space, carefully stored the composting data close to his body, and picked up the two module cores.
He stepped out of the Shelter and stopped on a wide, flat area outside the cave.
First, activate the Pond Module.
A pale blue light emanated from the core of the module and seeped into the ground. The soil began to sink, and a shallow pit about four meters long and two meters wide slowly took shape. Fine water ripples seeped from the bottom of the pit, and clear, flowing water gushed out from underground, gradually filling the entire pit.
The water was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the night sky.
Lu Heng crouched down and reached into the water. The water was slightly cool, clear, and had a faint flow, as if an underground river was continuously supplying water.
The fishpond with flowing water is complete.
He stood up, picked up the Farmland Module, and activated it next to the pond.
A dark brown ball of light seeped into the ground, and a patch of bare land of about ten square meters slowly emerged. The soil was grayish in color, dry and hard in texture, with faint, fine cracks visible on the surface.
The bare land generated by the Farmland Module has extremely low fertility, and the survival rate of direct seeding is worrying.
Lu Heng squatted down, grabbed a handful of soil, and rubbed it between his fingers. The soil was coarse and contained almost no organic matter.
Turning the soil, breaking it up, composting, and improving the soil quality are all part of the work that follows.
He stood up, dusted off his hands, and looked at the Puppet at the entrance of the Shelter.
This kind of repetitive physical labor is more efficiently done by Puppet. One's time shouldn't be wasted on turning over the ground.
Lu Heng turned and walked back to the Shelter, where he began giving commands to the Puppet.
Half an hour later.
Lu Heng stood at the entrance of the Shelter, gazing at the newly built farmland and fishponds outside the cave.
The Puppet were mechanically turning over the soil in the farmland, turning over the grayish-brown soil row by row, and the air was filled with the damp smell of earth.
The pond was calm, with only occasional tiny ripples spreading across its surface.
The Shelter can now officially enter the stage of food and aquatic self-sufficiency.