[Congratulations, your foraging skill has been upgraded to Level 1]
[Your vision has improved]
[You have obtained a map of wild harvestable items (incomplete)]
[You have learned how to make dried fruits]
Foraging skill upgraded!
"Vision improvement?" Han Qiwu turned his head and looked around. Indeed, he could feel the world was much clearer, and the visible range had increased. Although not as far-reaching as a telescope, it still surpassed the majority of people.
A tattered map also appeared on Han Qiwu's desk, and as soon as he touched it, he received a system prompt.
[The map of wild harvestable items (incomplete) has been loaded. Please check in the map tab.]
Han Qiwu opened the map and immediately saw nine small light spots where the raspberries refreshed yesterday, and a small light spot appeared on the beach where he picked clams.
"This thing is quite useful, saving time for picking up stuff in the future," Han Qiwu thought while washing up. "But I shouldn't rely too much on this thing. After all, it's an incomplete map. It's just supplementary, so I should still try to gather stuff myself in life."
As for making dried fruits, Han Qiwu also planned to give it a try. Maybe it would taste good.
Although it's only spring now, Han Qiwu had to plan for winter. The weather these days was quite unusual, with snow often falling even in the south.
After tidying up, Han Qiwu simply fried an egg for breakfast. After eating, he diligently started watering.
It took half an hour to water 21 times, and he had to refill the water once during that time.
"I wonder when I'll be able to have something automatic for watering. Watering manually every day is too exhausting," Han Qiwu said tiredly, sitting on the ground.
He had thought about buying an automatic drip irrigation system online before, but firstly, it was quite expensive, costing at least tens of thousands of yuan, and secondly, he felt the system probably wouldn't acknowledge the use of such a system. He even tried using a basin to water just now, but it didn't work.
This picky land only absorbs the water from a spray bottle.
After resting for a while, Han Qiwu went back inside to watch TV, muttering as he walked, "Oh, great Tesla, please don't let my TV lose power, and dear Shennong, if you're in a good mood, please give me another recipe!"
Tesla: "??? What does this have to do with me?"
As he approached the TV, a bright white light appeared.
Tomorrow will be sunny... Crops still need watering.
Mining and fighting will change your life.
Good for studying, bad for bathing
Shennong heard your request. You have a chance to choose a regular dish.
Please choose by yourself.
This sudden concern made Han Qiwu a little flattered, "Does this game have a prayer system? Please, almighty Tesla, don't zap me alright."
Han Qiwu didn't need to think at all. He was afraid Shennong might go back on his word, so he immediately replied, "I choose the Yimeng pancake recipe."
[You have learned how to make pancakes (regular)]
It felt great to have a pillow delivered when you're sleepy. Yesterday, Han Qiwu was worried about how to create the Yimeng flavor, and today he got a corn pancake recipe.
Besides Shennong's recipe, other information from the TV was also important.
Truthfully, Han Qiwu wished that every day could be rainy. Even if traveling became a bit troublesome, at least he wouldn't need to water the crops.
As for mining and fighting, he had no clue yet. When he first heard Mayor Niu introducing the place, Han Qiwu didn't hear about any mines here, so he could only take it day by day.
Based on past experience, the almanac was quite accurate. So, no bathing today. After gathering the materials later, he would obediently come back to study Yimeng pancakes!
Riding his bike out, Han Qiwu hurried to the raspberry spot, only to find there were 7 light spots left on the map.
Looking around, the familiar red cotton-padded jacket lady was happily picking raspberries.
"Please have mercy!!!"
Han Qiwu quickly parked his bike and dashed toward the light spot area.
"Swish, swish, swish"
Han Qiwu successfully picked six raspberries, all of regular quality.
No wonder, the big ones had already been picked by the lady.
"Young man, you're a little late today," the red cotton-padded jacket lady said with a grin.
"Yeah, ma'am, I got up a bit late. I went to the breeding farm yesterday and saw a lot of wild leeks and onions growing. Thanks to you, I wouldn't have known otherwise. These two are pretty good, have a taste." Han Qiwu took out the wild leeks and onions he carefully selected yesterday and handed them over. One of the wild onions was a system item.
"Oh, you're so kind. Then I won't be shy; I've been craving this. Next time, I'll bring you some rabbit heads I made myself," the red cotton-padded jacket lady said happily, accepting the gift and pulling Han Qiwu into a conversation. "There's plenty of wild stuff near our town. When spring comes next month, the bamboo shoots will be ready to eat. I'll take you to the mountains to gather bamboo shoots!"
"That would be great, thank you! What's your phone number?" Han Qiwu was delighted with the unexpected gain.
"No worries, there are so few young people in town nowadays. They've all gone to work elsewhere, leaving me lonely."
"When I was younger, I often went to the mountains to gather things. Freshly gathered stuff and those stored for long periods are completely different in taste," the lady said earnestly. "My son is about the same age as you. If only he could come back and keep me company."
After comforting her for a bit, Han Qiwu saved her phone number and rode to the breeding farm and the beach.
Half an hour spent, he collected a total of 1 red coral, 4 wild leeks, 3 wild onions, 2 clams, and 6 raspberries.
After collecting everything, as soon as Han Qiwu arrived home, he encountered the express delivery from JD.
After receiving the package, Han Qiwu prepared to research Yimeng pancakes.
To make Yimeng pancakes, you only need a griddle and a pool (a small board to spread the batter). The reason it tastes different from person to person is due to the different flours used when mixing the batter.
Depending on the era, taste, and applicability, pancakes can be made using white flour, sorghum flour, corn flour, and various other flours.
After getting everything ready, Han Qiwu tried mixing a big bowl of corn batter. With the Shennong recipe in his mind, Han Qiwu could precisely control the batter ratio, and his hand was especially steady when spreading it.
Soon, Han Qiwu made a golden-yellow corn pancake. The freshly made pancake was crispy, and only by spraying water evenly on it could it be folded up for long-term storage.
Before spraying water, Han Qiwu tore off a piece and bit into it gently. It was crispy and delicious, even though the quality of Han Qiwu's corn flour didn't reach the system item's level. Still, with perfect timing, the texture was incredibly crispy and fragrant.
"This pancake is delicious for breakfast, I'll be eating it for the next few days," Han Qiwu nodded in satisfaction.
Pancake eating methods vary by region. Some places slightly modify proportions, shorten cooking times, and add sausages and oil to make jianbing guozi.
Other places might add cabbage, mustard greens, vermicelli, and carrots to make vegetable pancakes.
Of course, the simplest and most straightforward way to eat it is to roll a large spring onion and dip it in sauce.
That taste is just unbeatable!