"But we are different. We serve the mortal realm, and in terms of mortal functions, they are inferior to us."
Xu Ning asked, "How does a low-grade spiritual weapon longsword compare to a legendary mortal weapon longsword?"
Above the highest-grade mortal weapon is the legendary mortal weapon, and Xu Ning was curious about what changes would occur after reaching the legendary level.
The thatched hut replied, "In terms of sharpness, a legendary mortal weapon is sharper, but in terms of hardness, a mortal weapon is still a mortal weapon and cannot compare to a spiritual weapon."
Xu Ning could understand this. A plastic knife, no matter how high its quality, could never compare to an iron knife.
Xu Ning asked, "How much more thatch do you need to upgrade to a legendary mortal weapon?"
The reason for asking this was because Xu Ning had heard from the thatched hut that they could only move after reaching the legendary mortal weapon level.
Xu Ning was already thinking of running away, but he couldn't bear to leave this thatched hut that had already been upgraded to a high-grade mortal weapon, hence the question.
The thatched hut said, "A hundred times the resources I need to go from mid-grade to high-grade. As for legendary, that's too difficult."
Xu Ning said, "Tell me more specifically, so I can give up."
The thatched hut said, "Legendary, it's called legendary because things of this level exist only in legends, so reaching that level is extremely difficult."
"If I want to reach the mortal-level legendary, I must consume mortal-level top-grade or higher fodder, and the quantity needs to be huge, the same as the quantity needed to advance from high-grade to top-grade."
Xu Ning was truly astonished this time. That was incredibly difficult.
Mortal-level top-grade fodder was already hard to come by, and such a large quantity was required. Xu Ning's head instantly throbbed.
In other words, he also needed to cultivate mortal-level top-grade thatch.
Right, he also needed to cultivate mortal-level top-grade trees, because if the manure bucket wanted to advance to legendary, it also needed mortal-level top-grade trees.
For these things, Xu Ning needed to start his plan, but he still needed a lot of money.
Fortunately, the tree roots at home were already overflowing recently, so Xu Ning dug up the roots of one tree every day, and now the yard was piled up like a mountain.
To upgrade his thatched hut to legendary level as quickly as possible, Xu Ning decided to sell his surplus wood to make money.
Having made this decision, he tied the tree roots he dug up the next morning to Tie Dan's back and carried them to the market.
Firewood was easy to sell in this era, and the price wasn't low. A bundle cost around twenty coins, comparable to grain.
Xu Ning's firewood, being tree roots that burned even longer, sold even better at the same price, earning him fifty coins immediately.
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Thus, Xu Ning added another task to his daily routine: selling tree roots.
Spring turned to autumn, and nine months passed in the blink of an eye.
In those nine months, through selling tree roots and some surplus grain, Xu Ning accumulated over ten taels of silver. Adding this to his previous savings, Xu Ning now held a substantial fifteen taels of silver.
Don't underestimate these three taels. Converted to his previous life's currency, that's three thousand coins.
However, what made Xu Ning somewhat uneasy was that because he frequently sold tree roots, people in the surrounding villages knew about their long-burning nature, making him somewhat famous.
In Xu Ning's view, this was not a good thing. After all, fame brings its own set of problems.
So Xu Ning decided not to sell tree roots next year. If anyone asked, he would say that the forest he had leased had been cleared and he would no longer sell them.
However, this would mean the end of Xu Ning's income.
This was a bit of a headache, since upgrading hoes and axes to the superior-grade mortal level required fifty catties of pig iron.
Fifty catties of pig iron was worth four hundred coins, and the axe, kitchen knife, iron pot, and hoe alone would cost over sixteen hundred coins.
Furthermore, Xu Ning planned to lease a forest after spring to cultivate superior and top-grade trees and grasses to upgrade his manure buckets and thatched huts.
This would also cost a considerable sum.
Xu Ning had also considered bringing over items from his previous life to sell, such as soap and paper.
But as he said before, Xu Ning didn't want fame. He just wanted to survive, survive until the end of time.
Selling tree roots alone had already made Xu Ning feel constantly anxious, let alone selling soap.
Xu Ning understood that this wasn't a novel. Someone like him, without any connections or background, would be in immediate danger if someone saw a business opportunity in his soap.
Don't even think that handing over the formula would make them let you go. That's wishful thinking. This is an era of monopolies, and no one would leave a threat to their business alive.
Maybe next year!
"Hey kid, come here!" Zhao Datou's somewhat hoarse voice came from behind.
With the arrival of winter and changing weather, Zhao Datou had caught a cold.
In this era, a cold was a serious problem. One might not survive the winter.
To help Zhao Datou recover quickly, Xu Ning disregarded everything else and immediately had the hut's temperature adjusted to a constant level.
"Coming!" Xu Ning quickly went out and entered Zhao Datou's hut.
"Kid, why does this hut feel a bit warm lately?" Zhao Datou couldn't help but ask as soon as Xu Ning entered.
Xu Ning said, "You're sick. You seem a bit different from usual!"
Zhao Datou nodded, puzzled, and could only attribute it to this.
Then, Zhao Datou said, "Xu boy, that girl from Lin Er's family has been coming here a lot lately!"
Xu Ning said, "She's here to see Tie Dan. That's normal."
Zhao Datou smiled. "I don't think so. She's pretending to see Tie Dan. She's really here to see you!"
Xu Ning said, "Old man, you can't say things like that. It'll tarnish that girl's reputation."
Zhao Datou sighed. "Actually, I've thought about it too. You're probably preoccupied with avenging me, so you haven't put your mind to relationships."
"But settling down and starting a family is inevitable. Lin Lu is a good girl, so why don't you..."
Xu Ning quickly interrupted. "Old man, don't mention this again!"
Zhao Datou suddenly glared at him and shouted, "Xu boy, you're still trying to deny it to me. Your method of avenging me is actually very safe. You just need to go there."
"If you ruin your life because of me, how can I rest in peace?"
This was the first time Xu Ning had seen Zhao Datou so out of control, and he was at a loss for words.
But Xu Ning knew in his heart that as an immortal, he couldn't get involved in relationships. The deeper he fell, the more painful the separation would be.
If he experienced this too many times, immortality would become his greatest inner demon.
So this was a matter of principle for him.
"Old man, don't try to persuade me anymore. You traveled the world back then, and there must be many places you still want to go, right? I'll take you there!" After thinking for a moment, Xu Ning's voice softened.
Zhao Datou's eyes widened in shock, and tears welled up in them.
Xu Ning's words were a heavy blow to his heart, causing even this old man, half-buried in the ground, to lose control of his tears.
Having seen so much of the world's cruelty, he no longer believed in sincerity, but Xu Ning had made him experience genuine human kindness again.
"I never thought I, Zhao Datou, would be so lucky in my old age, meeting such a foolish young man, but I really don't want you to delay your own life because of me!"
At this moment, Zhao Datou's eyes were filled with tears, and his words were almost manic. Then, he suddenly looked at Xu Ning.